Couperwife Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 wow love the colours Debs ive done about 15 rows when I find the camera (or work out how to put a picture that I take with my phone on here ) mine is the red/pink/purple colours, its lovely cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I've cast on and done three rows so far! I'll try to get a photo later - might have done another few rows by then too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 OOOOhhhh my wool's arrived and is beautiful!!!! Will have to print off the pattern and dig out some needles tomorrow!!! Getting excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 I've done about forty rows now, and I'm really liking how the wool is knitting up I'm calling it my "Jubilee cardy" as it's Red, white and Blue Tomorrow we are away for the night.... And next Friday we go on holiday for a week.... I've told OH my knitting is coming with me Need more photos people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Wow SpaceChick - I too love the colours! It really is like a Queen's jubilee coloured wool! My wool came this morning - so guess what i will be doing tomorrow. Looking forward to this. I might have to give SpaceChick a shout when it comes to sewing it up - I hate that & am a bit rubbish at it. I like that it's knit on 6mm needles - will grow quick. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I have started too, in between chick watching and checking on the incy. I have done about 10 rows, I wish I had gone for the brighter colours, it looks lovely. As there was no purple I thought it would be a contrast. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Just about to print off the pattern, get my needles out & make a start. Nothing nicer than sat in kitchen watching the chooks free range, nice cuppa, a gingernut & knitting! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I've now done 26cms - do i do a few more before I start the shaping for the fronts? Might need to order one or two more balls of wool - decisions Oh well have a very busy day - shopping preparing for the family to come over tomorrow for lunch; so may not get much more done until this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well I started mine, but it's now all pulled back ready to start again! Arrgh! I'm even wondering whether to be naughty & do every stitch knit. I just can't remember if I've done my 3 knits or 3 purls & I lose track. Also is it right that every row is k3,P3,K3 ? My wool didn't truly show any patterning by doing this - that's why I might just do it all knit. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm doing mine in stocking stitch Emma with a knit border Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 once you have done a few rows its really obvious (even though I have already made a mistake ) You knit into a purl stitch, and purl into a knit stitch im half way though ball 2 cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 But the pattern doesn't read like that. How you are doing it Cathy, was my immediate thought of how it should be, so it turns out like vertical rows of 3 x 3 rib or 'worms' as I call it. If that was so, then the pattern should read.. row 1) K3, P3. K3 repeat to end row 2) P3,K3,P3 repeat to end. Repeat both rows until work measures 24cm or whatever the pattern says. There's going to be loads of variations, styles & colours of this cardi! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I've not even started mine yet! I've had visitors all weekend and thought it would be a bit rude to be doing my knitting! They're going out for the day tomorrow though so hopefully I'll get a couple of hours after work and I'll start it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 The way the pattern reads is always K3, P3, K3 ..... So you're always knitting into your 'knit' stitches and purling into your 'purl' stitches. What I see emerging from mine is a pattern that looks like a bit of fat garter stitch and a bit of thin garter stitch. What you're really doing is a pattern consisting of 3 garter stitch and 3 reverse stocking stitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well sticking to my "easier" Debs adapted pattern I have finished the back I've cast on one of the front panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 a bit of fat garter stitch and a bit of thin garter stitch thats exactly right fat garter then thin and the pattern does appear after a couple of inches - 123, 123, 123; I;ve been counting 123, 123, 123 most of the evening. I do like the way the yarn is pooling the colours - I was worried that it would look too much like a zig zag but its turned out very nicely I have added a couple more photos to my Ravelry project page for those of you on Rav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have added a couple more photos to my Ravelry project page for those of you on Rav There are project pages ah so much to learn, as I've only just joined up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have not done anymore today, too busy watching eggs hatch Can anyone post a picture showing the pattern, reading recent posts I think I may be doing it wrong and I am not sure how to describe the pattern I am making Thanks Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Mines just staying as plain knit ( garter) stitch. Since my op, I've become more ditsy, so everything needs to be super simple! I wanted to do the pattern really, but just keep losing it - even though it it such an easy pattern. Der brain I am! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I hope these pictures will show the pattern - it is simple but mistakes are easily made and the pattern is then shot, I did rip out a good 2 inches at one point as I saw a mistake and I knew it would bug me. this one is a close up Hope this helps I have nearly finished the shaping for the fronts, I have a few more rows and then I will split for the arm shaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Wish I knew how to knit the back & fronts together. I hate sewing up! Love your wool & very neat knitting. Mine's only about an inch done. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Front left panel.... DONE About to cast on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Front left panel.... DONE About to cast on the right Wow you are doing well Space Chick Thank you MummyHen mine looks like yours escept mine is much shorter I have only done about 10 cm so far. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Mine is just garter stitch, but at least it is growing & I am doing it. I am loving my wool too. It's only acrylic - as want to see how it turns out before I use any fancy stuff. If I like it then I'll make another one. SPace Chik - yours will be done soon! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have finished the other side of the front and have cast on a sleeve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
