Nicola H Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thought I would start the ball rolling with a knitting thread, I have recently taken up knitting and can't stop making the Alan Dart toys that are featured in Simply Knitting magazine............I have just finished a mermaid and have made lots of others i will get the camera out tomorrow and photograph them all. I haven't a clue what i will do with all these knitted toys but i can't bear to give them away.............. I have promised myself I will knit something I can wear, but am frightened of getting it wrong and wasting all that money on wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yes please to photos Nicola. I can't knit and love to see other people's finished projects . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 the most i've ever knitted is a scarf.. It's quite mishapened with a big bulge in the middle, loads of colour, and it took aages... But it's very warm I'd love to see them, always very impressed by other peoples knitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh, I've got a jumper that I started knitting last winter, but gave up on it when the weather started getting warmer . I've only got half an arm left to knit and the neck................ maybe I should dust off the needles and get it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I knitted a jumper (well sort of) for Flump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Emma that was a lovely chicken jumper! Flump looked like a supermodel in it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I like the alan dart toys too! At the moment, I've got a pattern to knit Mr. Beans teddy. It's a standing joke with hubby, as we have a teddy bear that goes round the world with us!!!! I need to find a teddy sized suitcase as a joke for his Normandy trip!!!! (sad aren't I)? I've also started of a rectangle on my knitting loom gadget. Ever so quick to do double knitting & scarves on. I have a loopy scarf gadget, but I can't do it. If anyone wants it & promises to make me a scarf for winter, PM me & I'll send it you! I've noticed hobbycraft have some scarf kits on offer on their website. £12.99, buy one get one free - they look nice soft wool & nice colours. I want to knit a shrug, or at least something easy to knit, that I can wear apart from a damned scarf. I'd like to make a bucket shaped hat, but I can't knit in the round. The pattern for the shrug is on the Women's Institute website. I'm also registered as a kanine knitter - knitting doggy coats. I best get my skates on, or all those doggies will perish! I love , easy, quick patterns. So if anyone has any of these - please post them on here or pm me. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have a lovely lacy jumper half knitted. I started it 18 years ago when I was 3 dress sizes less than I am now. Oh, and a half finished long cardigan I planned to wear for work. I started that 12 years ago when I did actually have a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Here are some pics. of the toys............... Mr Dangly was the first toy I knitted, Emily loves him because he is so soft.... Then I couldn't stop..................... I can't wait for the next Simply knitting the featured Alan Dart pattern is for a Noah's ark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Oh wow Nicola ! They are LOVELY !! I love the chicken and the hedgehog . I wish I could knit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Kate..........The chicken and the hedgehog were the hardest to knit but well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Well done Nicola. I can knit but haven't done so in ages...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I've just started knitting, I'm making a blanket at the moment. Where can i get the patterns for those toys? They look really great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 They are lovely you really put me to shame as I haven't knitted for years As student nurses we all used to sit in one room and borrow patterns and knit together, usually mohair jumpers in a variety of colours they did used to be trendy(ish) karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Where can i get the patterns for those toys? They look really great Jen Jen they were all in Simply Knitting magazine........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 OOh, knitting!!! I'm currently knitting the pirate Barnacle Bill out of July 2007's Simply knitting, after I've finished it I'm tempted to send it to my sister's boyfriend, just because when he met her friend Becca's boyfriend he was convinced he was a pirate!!! Nicola...The new issue of simply knitting is out by the way! My sister's busy making a tortoise/turtle for her friend. For once I'm so glad my mum's cupboard is stuffed full of wool, means I don't have to buy any!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Liz, a photo of Barnacle Bill please when you've finished . He sounds fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Liz i thought it was out next Thursday.............Will have to pick up my copy this weekend. I would love to see how your Barnacle Bill turns out i am thinking of knitting him next to go with the mermaid.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Ok, will do...You might have to wait a while though! I've only knitted his body,his head, neck, ears and one leg. There's lots more left!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I knitted a jumper (well sort of) for Flump! could i have the pattern please??!! id lurvvvve to make all my chooks look amazing!! hey... we should all start knitting chicken outfits!! comb warmers, little bobbly hats, wing gloves, leggins, ponchos, oh and itty bitty chicken socks... hmm maybe we should just knit a chicken... the out come would be the same lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 There was never actually a pattern so to speak Lost Sheep! I knitted two rectangles and stitched them together in the approrpiate places and left spaces for her head, wings and legs. Tried it on her and then adjusted it accordingly As Flump was featherless at the time and it was winter she needed some protection from the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Gal Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I can knit - I've been able to knit since I was little. But I'm bad - I never finish anything. I have many many half finished cardies and jumpers around the place. I know I should be ashamed of myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I can knit - I've been able to knit since I was little. But I'm bad - I never finish anything. I have many many half finished cardies and jumpers around the place. I know I should be ashamed of myself. Surely not bad - just normal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'm good at starting and not finishing things, I normally frog them (take it off the needles then pull it back on the ball its from rip it, rip it - geddit ) I looooove knitting bags, but you can only use one at a time at the moment i'm knitting scarves for my next door neighbour, she fills shoe boxes to send to children in places like uganda and the older girls like funky scarves. I've found out if I cast on about 150 stitches, I only need to knit about 5 rows and I have a reasonable sized scarf done very quickly I use the fun wool, not easy for a beginner though. if anyone is after a good range of patters, you could try www.knittingpatterncentral.com www.knitty.com www.magknits.com they are all free (yay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'd like to knit some dead easy but fashionable hats, but most require dp needles. I've never used dp needles & I don't want owt difficult. I presume this is so you can knit a sort of tube? Has anyone any experience of using these needles or has any tips or easy patterns, so I can rustle up some hats & scarves as prezzies? Thanks Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
