Space Chick Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Following on from another thread we are doing a knit along Here is the pattern: http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/E913931B-00E9-48CD-8346-AB9CE8C13B41/36917/Eco_Wool_Chunky_Cardigan.pdf Looking at starting it on the weekend or early next week. We can post pictures and keep each other updated on our progress So, who's in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Meeeeee! I might actually finish something. Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Oh, I quite fancy that too! Think I'll order my wool tomorrow! What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ooo I like that - looks easy! I wonder what other wool could be used, as I have an embarrassingly large wool stash! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm using wool from my stash Emma I've got a rather dreadful wool buying habit at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 That does look nice. I've got quite a stash too and some wool that was an impulse buy in France last year might do. Count me in and I will try to keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Do you think any chunky wool would be alright? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd hope so Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ordered my wool last night! Why do I decide to do these things ...... ??!! I too have to confess to having faaaaaaar too much wool here and having a bit of a buying habit - but sadly not much chunky. I really like the wool for this, so looking forward to getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 What colour did you go for Kazmac? I was going to look for purple in another wool but that may complicate things perhaps I should keep it simple for this first knit of something big for some years Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've got some Indie wool. Would that work or would it be too chunky? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 What colour did you go for Kazmac? I've ordered the Ruby / Rosewood / Hollyhock. I was going to get the dark grey, but changed my mind. It looks lovely - I can't wait until it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I love that one I was going to order it too (hope you dont mind if I copy ) are you doing the LS or SS ? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I've been looking for a new cardi and can't find one I like.....but I like this!!!! Can I buy the wool online anywhere does anyone know??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 on the other thread there was a link to a website.....hold on....... found it..... And the yarn is on offer at purplelinda cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I like that , and it does a large size , are we allowed to make it a tadge longer in the body and perhaps a slightly longer collar ? It will take a while for me to get the materials then weeks of work ( arthritic hands ) but i think i will make this. Thank you for the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I ordered my yarn from Purple Linda. Cathy, of course I don't mind if you get the same colour! Go for it! I'm going to do the SS one. Angie, good on you for having a go. I'll probably take weeks and weeks to do mine, but it doesn't really matter. Hope you do join in and we can keep up with how you're getting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Shhhhhhhhhh I have ordered some wool, don't tell OH, we have just bought a rabbit cage, elactric hen and various other bits ready for the eggs in the incy to hatch and we bought the incy a couple of weeks ago. But I couldn't resist, it is years since I knitted something for me and I have two more assignments to do for the Open Uni last one due in in May so I thnk I need something to look forward to and to do as a reward for studying Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 I like that , and it does a large size , are we allowed to make it a tadge longer in the body and perhaps a slightly longer collar ?It will take a while for me to get the materials then weeks of work ( arthritic hands ) but i think i will make this. Thank you for the pattern. Make it as long as you like I'm going to deviate from the stitch to make it easier for me I can't wait to see the photos of everyone's efforts (despite the fact I know mine is going to be pants compared to everyone else's ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 No it won't! And it doesn't matter anyway - it will be special and unique because you made it yourself. I'm not the world's greatest knitter either, but I'm looking forward to knitting this and knowing that everyone's knitting them together. I'm keen to see the end results with different colours, long sleeved ones, short sleeved ones, with collars, without collars, different stitches etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 If I find some wool that uses 6mm needles, I presume it will turn out ok? A nice easy pattern that I might actually finish. I'll take my time on it though, as knitting has taken a back seat lately & sewing has taken over. But I'll join in the knit along too please. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 The wool I really want to use is meant to be knitted on 4.5mm needles.... If I use that will it be dreadful or shall I use my impulse eBay purchase wool that is for 6mm needles but isn't as nice I'm assuming that if I do a tension square is should be fine Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'd like to join in. I ordered the yarn from purplelinda (such a good price - well that's what I told hubby) he did comment that couldn't I have found something in may ever expanding stash . Well I only really have DK and 4ply in my stash and that wouldn't have been suitable without an awful lot of messing about. So the a few balls of Dark Grey mix is on its way. Anyone else going to knit the back and fronts all in one piece until under the arms - I have a loathing for sewing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Mine's on its way from Purple Linda - found her emails in my spam folder! I too hate sewing up - was going to get my mum to do it once I've knitted it! I hope that's not regarded as cheating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Just seen that Black Sheep Wools (www.blacksheepwools.com) have a few of the colours in their sale, even cheaper than Purple Linda! Thank goodness my colour isn't there or I might have cried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
