craftyhunnypie Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I mentioned earlier in the week that I was thinking of going a knitting group. A local one has just started up & I went today. It was really good & I really enjoyed it. I got shown how to use my pom pom woll that I nearly threw across the room the other week. It's not hard at all now I've been shown & is knitting up into a lovely textured 'pom pom' scarf. I'm being shown how to do socks next week on 4 Double pointed needles. There were lots of lovely patterns in the ladies magazines & books. A most gorgeous whacky tea cozy. I think I'd like to knit a cardi next though. If not, it will be another of my whacky novelty knits. ha ha. Probably an Alan dart gnome or a sheep. I'm even going to join the WI - with 2 of the ladies & they are already thinking of some trips out together. I was already a big knitter - but now I will never be able to put my needles down! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 sounds like you had fun I have some pom pom wool, I cant knit with it either whats the hint then?? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 As you cast on - use the thread between each pom pom to make the stitches. Hold each pom pom out of the way as you do so & work round them. You should get 6 lots of 2 stitches together = 12stitches. Then hold pom pom, knit 2, hold pom pom, knit 2 etc. The secret is to pinch the pom poms between your fingers, so they don't get trapped in the stiches. Once you have done about 5 rows, it starts to look right. I'll post a piccy of progress so far tomorrow if you like. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 oh, yes please, im in danger of throwing the stuff out the window cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'm even going to join the WI Emma.x Let us know how you get on. I have seriously been thinking of going along to our local WI for some time now to spec it out but I have really been strapped for time, and probably will be for a while. (family stuff). I think they meet in the daytime which would suit me better than evenings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Been again this afternoon. Pompom scarf nearly done. Socks next! I'm being challenged to knit a Carmen Miranda tea cosy! Oh crumbs! It's very flamboyant with fruits on the top & lots of feathers sticking out! I will have to ask my cockerels politely to donate some tail feathers from their moults! I have a lovely time knitting, chatting, giggling & drinking coffee. One lady is knitting a complicated mohair cardi. Another lady is knitting a lacy shrug, another is doing a self patterning fairisle jumper (very clever) & another lady is knitting the most lovely father Xmas. I'm even going my 1st WI get together next week with my new friends. I think I best start a crafty blog! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I shall post pics tomorrow of my pom pom scarf & my work in progress. My latest project is a loopy scarf knit with Katia mystery wool. It's thick & thin wool & uses the thick bits to form loops, then the thin bits to knit the stitches. It looks like a ladder. Our group leader took a photo of us all together today, with a ladies knitted Santa infront of us. So we may soon be in a knitting magazine! I love going my group & the coffee at the venue is a real good cuppa! We yatter loads, it's a wonder we get any knitting done. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sounds fun, is the tea cosy started yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have been doing my pom pom scarf too - the first knitting i have done since i was a child.... Eventually I managed to cast on. My muum was most impressed with me when she had to do it for a friend of hers and realised it was not straight forward. Its nearly finished now but I have no idea how to cast it off...... I know how to do normal casting off but not looking forward to this one... any tips?? Wonder if there are any knitting groups round near me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Ok - you know how you cast on - doing 2 stitches between each pom pom & pinching the pom poms out of the way. You do similar casting off. Knit one, knit the other...pass the 1st stitch over the second & dropp of the needle (one stitch cast off). Then pinch pom pom out of the way & do the same again. Hope this helps. Only use the yarn for 2 stitches between each pom pom.No more. Good luck Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Cheers - I am sure once i start to do it it will seem logical. Like casting off, seemed a nightmare until you see it and then you think why was i worrying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 just about to cast off - i am ok on the bits between the pom poms but what about the stitch either end of the row???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 just literally use the thread & pinch pom poms out of the way. I think you must have done a different pattern to me? I don't know what you mean by the begginnig & end stitch. Did you use rico wool or some other type of pom pom wool? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I managed it!! I used the rico and had a single stitch at either end and then pairs of stitches between the bobbles. Meant I had six pom poms either side and none covering the edges... Oh I am so proud of it. I just have the ends to thread in. Think i will trim the pom poms off to thread it in. Off to the wool shop on saturday morning to find something else to make. I wonder if i can find a nice simple baby jumper? Want something beyond cast on, knit and cast off but not something too scarey. A friend is due to give birth on christmas day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 hmm well I bought some mini mochi rainbow intense wool. I'm going to make the springy rainbow hat on circular needles! A bit scary, but it only uses one ball & 4mm (UK) 40cm circular needles. Oh & some 4mm DPN's for finishing off. You can see it here... http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/images-acc/MMo-hatspiralrib.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/MMochi-SpringyRingHat.html&usg=__PEenTHXNs_K9CE4pIIxc5m7pL6w=&h=302&w=323&sz=84&hl=en&start=10&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=89zX1vmUVC2IsM:&tbnh=110&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drainbow%2Bhat%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GGLJ_en-GB%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1 Nice innit? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 wow i love that - although got stark on the first row of the pattern when i was reading it. I think rnds???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 rounds instead of rows - you go round & round. I'll give it a whirl & let you know how I get on. I'm a knit, purl, increase, decrease girl. Only just learnt how to make 1 & slip knit pass slipped stitch over! I can't do cable yet. That will be the next challenge. I won't be beaten by anyting crafty! ha ha. I started with scarves, then bags, then toys. Now I just go for it & hope for the best! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 ah yes that makes sense..... am waiting for a kniting book to arrive from amazon so that i won't be daunted. If i get to something i dont understand I can just look it up - or thats the plan. WIth knitting my aim is to get to those beautiful feathery light wraps...... proper clothes come later as i have to adapt a pattern for those as i am tall and long armed. Leave that side of things to my mum for the moment. There is a new wool and patchwork shop near me and i have just signed up for a learn to crochet course that is on in february. I saw a gorgeous pattern for a one piece cardigan on earthfaire which i have ordered. Quite beyond me at the moment but I want to learn enough so i can make it!! and in between all this i will be carrying on with my bead work.... and chickens.... and cats...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Been today & the Chronicle came to take our photo. Not everyone was there in time, but we shall be in the Sandbach edition next week. I continued with my loopy ladder scarf today - not too much left to do. Then I can get my rabbit finished & my hat started - when my circular needles arrive! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
