Couperwife Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 my friend has given me a gift of wool from New Zealand she went on her honeymoon and had a wonderful time (im not jealous much ) anyway, ive got 200g of double knitting Natural wool, its a huge ball and approximately 434m/475 yards worth so come on, what shall I do with it? I dont want to do something boring like a scarf (I have hundreds ) but I dont know what to make I want to make something special that she sees me use and I can say "oh this old thing , I made it with the wool you bought me back from your honeymoon " any suggestions?? thank you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 That's brilliant yardage! How about making some wrist warmers or a nice cabled bag or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 ooh a cabled bag is an idea do you know if I could felt a cabled bag? I quite fancy felting it too , it should last a bit longer the wristwarmers could match with the same cable oooh, thanks liz cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Crochet blanket? Cabled beret style hat? Slipper sock type thingys? I would make a nice matching set of hat, scarf, gloves & bag.How lovely & what a wonderful prezzie! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 You could give it a go! I think it would look good! Have a look at the Lion Brand Yarn website for patterns. A good tip to stop knitted bags/handle from stretching is to line them with fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Yes good tip ubereglu! Lining the bag with some nice cotton fabric & you can use some wide ribbon sewn onto the bag of the handle. Stops the bag ending up near your knees! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Are you on ravelry? You could search on there for inspiration, possibly even for patterns/projects made with that specific wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
