CannyCat Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 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. Wow! I want a chicken!!! I can't knit I just can't master perling. So, I signed up for a knitting and spinning course at a local farm in November (I spin already, so can dedicate the weekend to perl ) (It's in North Wiltshire, if anyone's interested I can pass on details) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Well done Ali........... I have found the internet the cheapest place for knitting supplies although the prices of wool vary so much. For instance i want to knit a jumper in Sublime Merino wool and the prices range from £5 a ball to £2.99, so i would suggest once you know what you want have a good search around first and watch out for the dreaded postage.......... Moi again - Lidl often have cheap wool in. I got a bag of 10 balls for 2.99 a few weeks ago! (Ok ok, I got 4 bags... ) It's just acrylic, but it doesn't matter if (when!) I screw up then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Well I have been inspired to pick up knitting needles again after a 10 year gap. I started knitting a cow last night and have already finished the body and the head. Spent an age searching for all my knitting equipment on Friday only to be told by OH that he threw it all away last year How dare he Now I will have to start from scratch, so I am a proud owner of 3 balls of wool and one pair of needles Anyone know of any cheap places to buy knitting equipment He THREW AWAY your crafting supplies? Sacrilege! OH would NEVER get away with such behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I can't knit I just can't master perling. So, I signed up for a knitting and spinning course at a local farm in November (I spin already, so can dedicate the weekend to perl ) (It's in North Wiltshire, if anyone's interested I can pass on details) I can knit, but I would love to be able to spin - it looks soooo I think i'm a bit too far away from North Wiltshire for your course though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Nicola H would you be willing to make another?? if so how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 Nicola H would you be willing to make another?? if so how much? I would make another but I have to whisper this so my OH doesn't hear me the wool was Sublime Merino and it cost a small fortune £32 plus postage, she is lovely and the wool is a joy to knit with but not very cost effective................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Well I have been inspired to pick up knitting needles again after a 10 year gap. I started knitting a cow last night and have already finished the body and the head. Spent an age searching for all my knitting equipment on Friday only to be told by OH that he threw it all away last year How dare he Now I will have to start from scratch, so I am a proud owner of 3 balls of wool and one pair of needles Anyone know of any cheap places to buy knitting equipment He THREW AWAY your crafting supplies? Sacrilege! OH would NEVER get away with such behaviour Yes he threw away the lot all the equipment I had been collecting since I was a teenager, plus a box file full of patterns, books and booklets I wonder what he would say if I threw away his angle grinder and tile cutting machine thingy he hasn't used for a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Try it and see Ali that is the sort of thing I would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 He probably wouldn't notice that they had gone. He has so much junk in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I can't knit I just can't master perling. So, I signed up for a knitting and spinning course at a local farm in November (I spin already, so can dedicate the weekend to perl ) (It's in North Wiltshire, if anyone's interested I can pass on details) I can knit, but I would love to be able to spin - it looks soooo I think i'm a bit too far away from North Wiltshire for your course though It's residential free food and accommodation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hiya - Oh my god Nicola - that's one expensive knitted chicken! I just used regular double knitting wool, some of which was a £ 1.00 a ball! My chicken didn't cost much in materials to make at all, it was just the time with me. I don't mind making another as long as you don't mind waiting a bit for the final thing! It would cost you the price of the wool (approx £5.00) & a bag of layers pellets! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I've just started knitting Innocent bobble hats again. It's a great way to use up left over wool and to match really garish colours! In Hobbycraft I found a pom-pom maker with 3 sizes of circles which fit together. I usually use bits of cereal boxes but they get rather worn from all the cutting at the end. Silly waste of money really but gave me a bit of retail therapy without breaking the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hiya - Oh my god Nicola - that's one expensive knitted chicken!I just used regular double knitting wool, some of which was a £ 1.00 a ball! My chicken didn't cost much in materials to make at all, it was just the time with me. I don't mind making another as long as you don't mind waiting a bit for the final thing! It would cost you the price of the wool (approx £5.00) & a bag of layers pellets! Emma.x sounds good to me but I will have to send you the money for the pellets! (Im not near enough to send a sac lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gosh Ginette, you've reminded me how much I used to love making pompoms - we used to put eyes and feet on and make gonks. I'll have to get Rosie onto it - shall get some cheap wool this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Nicola H would you be willing to make another?? if so how much? I would make another but I have to whisper this so my OH doesn't hear me the wool was Sublime Merino and it cost a small fortune £32 plus postage, she is lovely and the wool is a joy to knit with but not very cost effective................ ah just seen ur post! wow thats pricey wool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gosh Ginette, you've reminded me how much I used to love making pompoms - we used to put eyes and feet on and make gonks. I'll have to get Rosie onto it - shall get some cheap wool this weekend. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gonks! That takes me back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gonks put over the top of a yoghurt pot... with fake fur hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I haven't heard the word Gonks for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I can't knit I just can't master perling. So, I signed up for a knitting and spinning course at a local farm in November (I spin already, so can dedicate the weekend to perl ) (It's in North Wiltshire, if anyone's interested I can pass on details) I can knit, but I would love to be able to spin - it looks soooo I think i'm a bit too far away from North Wiltshire for your course though It's residential free food and accommodation! ok, im tempted, could you give me some details please? (dont tell Kev, he will never know cos he doesnt read this thread ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 HELP!!!!!!! I'm knitting a felted bag on 6.5mm circular needles. Not done this before. I've knitted the bag base, but now it says to pick up 22 stiches from the side of the bag...er what stitches & how??? Totally confused! Please help before it gets unravelled and turned into something easier to knit! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 If you look carefully at the sides you will see loops formed by the stitches at the ends of the rows. You literally just "pick them up" with another Knitting needle by looping them onto it. It seems terribly hit and miss at first but it will work. Try to do it as evenly as poss. Have a look...here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks eglutine! I'll have another crack at it later! On the pictures it looks easy, but when I look at my knitting I'm thinking !!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 ARGHHHH.... i was about to do some knitting and found a cat tangling up my wool! not fair.... .... although when i was really small i wrapped my mums wool everywhere downstairs trapping her upstairs she wasn't very happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
