Crafter's Corner

As I'm a beginner at knitting @Sheal I am blown away by the jumper: it-is-stunning! Way beyond my own capabilities.

Very well done

 

I think it's lovely @Sheal ....well done.

 

Thanks everyone for your compliments. It's a very basic pattern in rib and knits up easily.

Jenny......whenever I knit anything I always join in wool at seam edges to keep it tidy and discount the risk of knots undoing. The issues with this yarn meant I lost half of a large ball as I had to keep winding off parts of it so I could match the joins. I'm wearing it with jeans, I'd look like Max Wall in leggings!

"M"....keep up with the knitting, you'll soon get the hang of it!

Jenny......loving the tea cosies, you've created a good selection of patterns.

 

Bet Murphy would love a bedding blanket made up from your odd bits of yarn, Sheal

 

He well might "M" but it wouldn't last long he's a destructive fellow. He currently sleeps on an old duvet type sleeping bag.

 

Aww, bless him

Ok, well, how about using up those wasted balls of yarn to make matching wrist warmers Or a Beanie for yourself (just *not* on circular needles! ) for when you're working in the garden on a cold day?

 

I learnt my lesson with circular needles years ago!

 

I've got the bug again now, so how about this one. What do you think? I'd knit it slightly longer though.
http://www.minervacrafts.com/kcp-2790-king-cole-merino-dk-ladies-sweater-knitting-pattern-2790.html

 

Wow, that's novel Sheal. I like that - what colour would appeal to you?
Jenny

 

Zigs will look lovely in that so kind of you Sheal

 

My colouring is fair Jenny so have to be careful what I choose. I like the cream above but burgundy is pulling me at the moment. I'll see what there is at the shop I use, so who knows what I'll come home with!

 

That's what I like Sheal. Going into our little Wool and Craft shop here in Battle. Like a kid in a sweet shop! There are so many novelty yarns out there that entice you. And knitting is calming and good for the brain I believe. Makes you concentrate - especially when following a pattern. And good for the soul - when you make it all up and feel good about what you've made.
Jenny

 

We only have one decent shop here for wool and crafts, I only hope I can get there tomorrow with all the water laying on the roads.....it's sixteen miles away.

 

Usually,I'm more traditional than quirky, but here's an modern interpretation of a Michaelmas Daisy. Back to normal soon....

Jenny

 

Nice one Jen