It's a while since we had a knitting thread. So here's somewhere to post your knitting projects, problems and ideas, your scary yarn stashes, etc.

My stash. Let me show it to you....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/Knitting%20Tutorials/MyStash1.jpg

you're so my hero. when i grow up, i want to be like you. i'll take a pic of mine later!

you're so my hero. when i grow up, i want to be like you. i'll take a pic of mine later!

Aw, shucks!:o:D

Please do post yours - it might make me feel less of an oddity to have so much wool.

I'm just in the process of typing up and posting (on LJ and Craftster) the patterns for these daft wine cosies I've made. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/Knitting%20Tutorials/winecosies2.jpg

every woman should be able to knit.

actually its quite useless to know how to knit if you live in florida.

every woman should be able to knit.

And every man be able to wear the results without complaint.

i recently knit my boyfriend a blanket but its too short.

i recently knit my boyfriend a blanket but its too short.

Wasn't your fault. Your boyfriend was too long.

Cat's mother, it would be worth sending a picture of your knitted Morrissey doll here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=490791&in_page_id=1879

Wasn't your fault. Your boyfriend was too long.


ive thought about knitting an extension and then stitching it on but then i think it would look weird. what do you think, you think i should take out the end stitches and carefully start adding on again or would that be a pain in the ass?

And every man be able to wear the results without complaint.

any chance you would delete that before my wife sees it?

actually its quite useless to know how to knit if you live in florida.

knitting is very therapeautic bogdana. you can knit with cotton blends if you live in warmer area. im so glad my grandmother taught me how to do it.

Cat's mother, it would be worth sending a picture of your knitted Morrissey doll here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=490791&in_page_id=1879

Two people actually sent me the newspaper article in the post. I sent the paper a link to my MySpace knitting gallery. After removing anything a bit too saucy :D

Cat's mother, it would be worth sending a picture of your knitted Morrissey doll here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=490791&in_page_id=1879


Hi Sarah, yep, Kate already done it! ;)

Hi Sarah, yep, Kate already done it! ;)

So blame my mum and a mate of Boz's (:eek:) if I become (im)famous!

Here's my little sewing basket....

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/almareallymatters/basket.jpg

With lid firmly closed as its a terrible mess in there!:o

Two people actually sent me the newspaper article in the post. I sent the paper a link to my MySpace knitting gallery. After removing anything a bit too saucy :D

Was there anything left to show?

Did you say earlier that three bins of yarn is a lot? I'd love it if Mrs. NRitH's hobbies took up so little space--our basement is crammed with huge totes full of her follies!

Was there anything left to show?



Cheeky rogue! :eek:

There wasn't much that was rude on my MySpaz page, to be honest, but I didn't really want the Daily Mail making merry with that pic of two of the dolls (barely) dressed as go-go boys and knitted!TMYEM bulging away in his little shorts. It would only have raised the issue of anatomical correctness.


Did you say earlier that three bins of yarn is a lot? I'd love it if Mrs. NRitH's hobbies took up so little space--our basement is crammed with huge totes full of her follies!

I never said it was my only hobby. There's the bicycles, the boxes of goods I meant to car-boot, the old martial arts gear, some saddles....:o

I never said it was my only hobby. There's the bicycles, the boxes of goods I meant to car-boot, the old martial arts gear, some saddles....:o

Oh, darn (heh); I was hoping to show your three bins to the wife as an example she should strive for.

As an aside, is the term "car boot sale" literal? Is that the usual way of getting rid of excess stuff over there? People just park by the side of the road and sell stuff? Here they're usually called "garage sales," even if you don't have a garage, or "yard sale" if you want to be totally literal. I could just ask my Yorkshire step-dad this, but that's not as fun.

Back to the knitting discussion, sorry.

Here's my little sewing basket....

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/almareallymatters/basket.jpg

With lid firmly closed as its a terrible mess in there!:o

Here's mine. Forced shut for the same reason. :)

Oh, darn (heh); I was hoping to show your three bins to the wife as an example she should strive for.

As an aside, is the term "car boot sale" literal? Is that the usual way of getting rid of excess stuff over there? People just park by the side of the road and sell stuff? Here they're usually called "garage sales," even if you don't have a garage, or "yard sale" if you want to be totally literal. I could just ask my Yorkshire step-dad this, but that's not as fun.

Back to the knitting discussion, sorry.

A car boot is where you fill your car (usually the whole vehicle, not just the boot) with stuff to sell, drive off, then pay for a pitch on a field alongside lots of other folks doing the same thing, drag out all your stuff again and try to flog it to bargain-hunters.

And every man be able to wear the results without complaint.
I really hope my husband sees this comment, as he seems to be loosing enthusiasm for the hat he has requested for his birthday now it is finished.

ive thought about knitting an extension and then stitching it on but then i think it would look weird. what do you think, you think i should take out the end stitches and carefully start adding on again or would that be a pain in the ass?
I would do an add on bit, a bit that's in a different colour or something. i did this for my best friends blanket, which was too short, and it looks great!

any chance you would delete that before my wife sees it?
too late!

hee,hee - this thread reminds me of some controversy a friend of mine caused a while back. Ming's an art teacher.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wiMZY6ThAK4

hee,hee - this thread reminds me of some controversy a friend of mine caused a while back. Ming's an art teacher.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wiMZY6ThAK4

Oh, my! Don't let TCM's creations see that video, or else they may feel a tad inadequate!

p.s. So this Ming is local? I've never heard of her.

Yep - she teaches in DC, just moved to Alexandria a few months ago so she and her hubby are my neighbors how. Funny how realistic the critters are. Do TMCs creations have turtlenecks too? LOL!

Yep - she teaches in DC, just moved to Alexandria a few months ago so she and her hubby are my neighbors how. Funny how realistic the critters are. Do TMCs creations have turtlenecks too? LOL!

I'm too much of a lady to discuss these matters.....

I'm too much of a lady to discuss these matters.....
me too...look at these people, lowering the tone of your thread! :p men! :rolleyes: ;)

me too...look at these people, lowering the tone of your thread! :p men! :rolleyes: ;)

It' s nothing to what TMYEM! did to the storytelling thread this morning. :eek:

It' s nothing to what TMYEM! did to the storytelling thread this morning. :eek:
i know!!!!!!!!!! He's been talking to my husband for too long :rolleyes:

Hey, this is a good link. It turns your photos into intarsia knitting charts.

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

A Johnny scarf or a Jarvis tea cosy, anyone? :)

Hey, this is a good link. It turns your photos into intarsia knitting charts.

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

A Johnny scarf or a Jarvis tea cosy, anyone? :)


Jarvis is recognizable, but Johnny's pattern needs some improvement. :o

Hi Sarah, yep, Kate already done it! ;)

You'd need to put your chosen photo through your graphics software to get the contrast up if you were going to knit either of these - I just grabbed random shots from my folders to demonstrate.

You'd need to put your chosen photo through your graphics software to get the contrast up if you were going to knit either of these - I just grabbed random shots from my folders to demonstrate.
I could make hubby a jumper with my face on! He'd like that!

I have just ordered some more black, chunky chenille type wool called Wow!by Sirdar. I had some before, and it is a dream to work with, really easy to knit up, and a lovely finish :)

I have just ordered some more black, chunky chenille type wool called Wow!by Sirdar. I had some before, and it is a dream to work with, really easy to knit up, and a lovely finish :)

Chunky is awfully rewardling, isn't it? It grows so fast!

I'm going to Lincoln this afternoon while Stig is playing hockey over there. I don't think I've ever walked around Lincoln; I'll take some sneaky cash in case I find a good wool shop. Shhhhh! :)

One of these blank dollies is whispering in my ear that he wants to be a "loincloth Boz". :eek::D

yes, I love chunky! Yay for wool!

oooooooooohhhhhhhhh, naughty dolly!

I need to go clean and stuff, have fun Kate!

Chunky is awfully rewardling, isn't it? It grows so fast!



One of these blank dollies is whispering in my ear that he wants to be a "loincloth Boz". :eek::D

hmmm really? :D

hmmm really? :D
*knits happily* this is a nice Saturday night in :)

One of these blank dollies is whispering in my ear that he wants to be a "loincloth Boz". :eek::D


Hahaha, go on Kate!

Hope you had a lovely time in Lincoln. :)

Hahaha, go on Kate!

Hope you had a lovely time in Lincoln. :)

Lincoln was quite nice, really, once you got beyond the main shopping area, which was the usual line-up of BHS, Primark, M&S, etc.

I was saved (for now) from making a loincloth!Boz by an urgent request for a Jensen Ackles dolly. Phew! :D

One of these blank dollies is whispering in my ear that he wants to be a "loincloth Boz". :eek::D

you better buy some extra stuffing and make sure there's a bit of asscrack peeking out!

you better buy some extra stuffing and make sure there's a bit of asscrack peeking out!

*forwards your comment to Boz*

*forwards your comment to Boz*

ITS JUST MORE OF HIM TO LOVE!!!!

I want it to be realistic, love me some chubby guyz :)

ITS JUST MORE OF HIM TO LOVE!!!!

I want it to be realistic, love me some chubby guyz :)

Well, with a bit of stuffing re-arrangement, you can put little round tummies on these dollies. Although Jensen-to-be's about to get rather buff courtesy of some extra-fine elastic. Then I'll stitch his wickle plums in place...:eek::o

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/tacolot1/geeyouknot.jpg

I thought I'd made a mistake, unravelled half the fiddly little dolly t-shirt I'm knitting.... then realised I hadn't made a mistake after all. *&%@X*!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/Honushi/smilies/grumpy.gif

Oh dear...you need a cuppa, Kate? :o

*put the kettle on*

Oh dear...you need a cuppa, Kate? :o

*put the kettle on*

I have one, thanks. I've also just had to go to school and pick up Edward who is feeling unwell.

*butting in*

I know this is the knitting thread and pardon my interruption, but does anyone else here do embroidery?

*butting in*

I know this is the knitting thread and pardon my interruption, but does anyone else here do embroidery?

Judging by the deathly silence, I reckon you're the only embroiderer (or "embuggerer" as my mother says) on the forums today, at least. So.... do you knit at all? :)

Hey, Hattie! What are knitting with your black Wow! anyway?

*butting in*

I know this is the knitting thread and pardon my interruption, but does anyone else here do embroidery?
I do embroidery!

Hey, Hattie! What are knitting with your black Wow! anyway?
mittens for my husband :rolleyes: I have pinted out the practicality issues, but he's having none of it, he wants mittens...

mittens for my husband :rolleyes: I have pinted out the practicality issues, but he's having none of it, he wants mittens...

I've seen patterns for mitts that have a slot in the upper palm you can stick your fingers though when needed (see thumbnail). I've only found them as knitted in the round so far, though. I might just adapt a two-needle pattern to the purpose.

I've seen patterns for mitts that have a slot in the upper palm you can stick your fingers though when needed (see thumbnail). I've only found them as knitted in the round so far, though. I might just adapt a two-needle pattern to the purpose.
I found a sweet and easy little patten. http://www.knitting-crochet.com/2nee.html I'm not going to make them with the flap, he wants mittens, he's getting mittens... :D He hates the hat I made him for his birthday, but knows he has to wear it or offend me :)

I found a sweet and easy little patten. http://www.knitting-crochet.com/2nee.html I'm not going to make them with the flap, he wants mittens, he's getting mittens... :D He hates the hat I made him for his birthday, but knows he has to wear it or offend me :)

Hahah! Well, at least Stig will wear his cardy. It's back-up for the one I knitted him about 10 years ago and which he's worn every winter since.

Thanks for that link. It looks pretty easy, so I might base my slot-mitts on it.

I got rid of that awful pink and yellow chunky I showed you, but I still have a fair amount of yarn I won't use from the stash mum gave me. You're welcome to it for the cost of postage, if you like.

Hahah! Well, at least Stig will wear his cardy. It's back-up for the one I knitted him about 10 years ago and which he's worn every winter since.

Thanks for that link. It looks pretty easy, so I might base my slot-mitts on it.

I got rid of that awful pink and yellow chunky I showed you, but I still have a fair amount of yarn I won't use from the stash mum gave me. You're welcome to it for the cost of postage, if you like.
ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! Yes please! I'll pm you.

ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! Yes please! I'll pm you.

There's 1400g and it looks like a Gay Pride parade in a bag! Royal Mail website puts P&P at just under a fiver, but I'll know for sure at the Post Office tomorrow.

There's 1400g and it looks like a Gay Pride parade in a bag! Royal Mail website puts P&P at just under a fiver, but I'll know for sure at the Post Office tomorrow.
yay! Thank you! :) I'll send you a cheque as soon as I know etc.

Judging by the deathly silence, I reckon you're the only embroiderer (or "embuggerer" as my mother says) on the forums today, at least. So.... do you knit at all? :)

No! The needles are too big and they frighten me. :eek: Actually I plan to learn, have the basics, just ain't done it. My new hero is a woman who spins her own wool. She keeps a bunch of silly fat bunnies who get combed frequently, and she's got a share of an alpaca and some little goats, and she blends it with other stuff. I may start combing the cat more often.

I do embroidery!

Hoorah! Embroidery is verrrry punk, you know. People just don't realize that.:D I've not done any for ages but it seems a shame to ruin one's eyesight solely through use a computer, so I've been switching it off and stitching. I'm currently doing a black-on-black design, which is INSANE but I think it will look good. :o

No! The needles are too big and they frighten me. :eek: Actually I plan to learn, have the basics, just ain't done it. My new hero is a woman who spins her own wool. She keeps a bunch of silly fat bunnies who get combed frequently, and she's got a share of an alpaca and some little goats, and she blends it with other stuff. I may start combing the cat more often.



Hoorah! Embroidery is verrrry punk, you know. People just don't realize that.:D I've not done any for ages but it seems a shame to ruin one's eyesight solely through use a computer, so I've been switching it off and stitching. I'm currently doing a black-on-black design, which is INSANE but I think it will look good. :o
wow! i get bored, that's the trouble, I have a half finished piece I'll try and do over the weekend (I am verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry bored of this quarantine lark already) and my wool should be here Monday (yay!) so I can get knitting again!

wow! i get bored, that's the trouble, I have a half finished piece I'll try and do over the weekend (I am verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry bored of this quarantine lark already) and my wool should be here Monday (yay!) so I can get knitting again!

Yeah, I hope that goes OK!! At least it's not summer, hmm?? I've been quarantined, and it only made me want to go out...I want the one I can't have, I suppose!:D

Yeah, I hope that goes OK!! At least it's not summer, hmm?? I've been quarantined, and it only made me want to go out...I want the one I can't have, I suppose!:D
haha!n I know! Normally, I'd be happy to spend a couple of days in, but being told you can't go out makes me go all panicy! I'll get over it, it's a pain though.

Kate, look at this http://home.howstuffworks.com/easy-baby-knitting-patterns3.htm it is just so cute!

Kate, look at this http://home.howstuffworks.com/easy-baby-knitting-patterns3.htm it is just so cute!

Aw! That's lovely! If Morrissey carries out his threat to get an artificial womb and knock himself up, I'll knit one of those for him.

Re. the parcel. Postage cost £5.75 (1.519kg). My addy is on the back of the parcel.

Meanwhile, you could make yourself some scratch mitts! :D

Aw! That's lovely! If Morrissey carries out his threat to get an artificial womb and knock himself up, I'll knit one of those for him.

Re. the parcel. Postage cost £5.75 (1.519kg). My addy is on the back of the parcel.

Meanwhile, you could make yourself some scratch mitts! :D
I know! I always think it's nice to make something for the baby when they're a little bit older as well as when they're newborn.

thanks Kate! I'll send it asap

Why do cats always think knitting requires their help? :mad:

How's hermit Hattie???

I've realized that we are the cats' pets. Why else would we do what we do for them??? Today mine loves me so much that he's resting his head on my hand as I tryyy to type. It's lovely and endearing, but also annoying. I've put him down twice, but he returns immediately.

I'm going off now to buy a stronger lamp for stitching - wasn't planning upon going blind this year! :eek: Being a young fogey is expensive. :(

How's hermit Hattie???

I've realized that we are the cats' pets. Why else would we do what we do for them??? Today mine loves me so much that he's resting his head on my hand as I tryyy to type. It's lovely and endearing, but also annoying. I've put him down twice, but he returns immediately.

I'm going off now to buy a stronger lamp for stitching - wasn't planning upon going blind this year! :eek: Being a young fogey is expensive. :(
hello ms c! Still not great, really light headed and a headache. I'm ok.

You're right, I'm just a bridge between my cats sleeping place on the sofa, and her food bowl :rolleyes:

I know! I always think it's nice to make something for the baby when they're a little bit older as well as when they're newborn.

thanks Kate! I'll send it asap

Why do cats always think knitting requires their help? :mad:

Well, nothing makes the wool move better over the needles than a bit of playfully applied cat spit.

I just got 650g of black chunky for 99p on ebay. I think I'm going to combine it with that fancy black/blue Lulu yarn and have a slightly furry jacket. For under £3.:)

Well, nothing makes the wool move better over the needles than a bit of playfully applied cat spit.

I just got 650g of black chunky for 99p on ebay. I think I'm going to combine it with that fancy black/blue Lulu yarn and have a slightly furry jacket. For under £3.:)
yes, especially if it's frayed/chewed through.

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, yes! that'll be lovely!

i bought yarn today AAAND I bought a cheating tool- the nifty knitter :p

i bought yarn today AAAND I bought a cheating tool- the nifty knitter :p
what's that?

i bought yarn today AAAND I bought a cheating tool- the nifty knitter :p

I had to look up "nifty knitter". As children, we used to make tiny ones of those with a wooden cotton reel and some nails. We'd and make feet and feet of little knitted tubes, which I don't recall as having any good use whatsoever. :rolleyes:

I had to look up "nifty knitter". As children, we used to make tiny ones of those with a wooden cotton reel and some nails. We'd and make feet and feet of little knitted tubes, which I don't recall as having any good use whatsoever. :rolleyes:
oh! French knitting! I'm rubbish at that.

oh! French knitting! I'm rubbish at that.

They would seem to come in a range of sizes these days. You can knit hats and things with them.

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=nw0121

They would seem to come in a range of sizes these days. You can knit hats and things with them.

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=nw0121
good stuff!

Right, I have to sleep, I feel rough. Night all

good stuff!

Right, I have to sleep, I feel rough. Night all

Night, Hattie. Dream of Chenille!

I had to look up "nifty knitter". As children, we used to make tiny ones of those with a wooden cotton reel and some nails. We'd and make feet and feet of little knitted tubes, which I don't recall as having any good use whatsoever. :rolleyes:

it reminds me also of those little square looms i could make potholders on in girl scouts. only they didnt protect from the heat at all and were useless. and that was more weaving than knitting. but its the same idea, loom-wise.

At what age can kids begin knitting? My 5 y.o. expressed an interest in it the other day, but neither my wife nor my mom or mother-in-law are knitters. It seems complicated to me, but that's because I have a Y chromosome.

She does like to make those potholders that bogdana's talking about.

she can handle a nifty knitter, its available at michaels, AC moore or jo ann fabrics most of the time. pretty simple instructions. but its more like crochet than knitting. knitting with needles is a little harder.

At what age can kids begin knitting? My 5 y.o. expressed an interest in it the other day, but neither my wife nor my mom or mother-in-law are knitters. It seems complicated to me, but that's because I have a Y chromosome.

She does like to make those potholders that bogdana's talking about.
I was knitting by about 5or 6, but my nan is an avid knitter (my other gran showed me how to crochet and do cross stich at a similar age, and my mum showed me to use a sewing machine at about 12!) Personally, I think 2 needle knitting is easier, less fiddly than Nifty Knitting, which I always struggled with as a child. You can get children's knitting needles, and try a childs book on knitting, I used to have one which helped. really though, it is best tought by someone:maybe a friend might be a secret knitter!

I was knitting by about 5or 6, but my nan is an avid knitter (my other gran showed me how to crochet and do cross stich at a similar age, and my mum showed me to use a sewing machine at about 12!) Personally, I think 2 needle knitting is easier, less fiddly than Nifty Knitting, which I always struggled with as a child. You can get children's knitting needles, and try a childs book on knitting, I used to have one which helped. really though, it is best tought by someone:maybe a friend might be a secret knitter!

Thanks for the advice. Good to know that she's not too young to start. I'm not sure how I'm going to suss out the knitters among our friends & relatives, though.

Thanks for the advice. Good to know that she's not too young to start. I'm not sure how I'm going to suss out the knitters among our friends & relatives, though.



http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/be/e6/01b2_2.JPG

:eek: And you admit it?!?
yes! I have one of those mugs too.

My daughter in her smart new hat and scarf...knitted by her Granny!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/almareallymatters/cosy004-1.jpg

My daughter in her smart new hat and scarf...knitted by her Granny!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/almareallymatters/cosy004-1.jpg


Wow, Rachel looks really lovely! :)

Wow, Rachel looks really lovely! :)

Even better with Morrissey's hand on her shoulder in the photo! ;)

Hope this piccy of KNITS makes up for the one of the NITS on the other thread!

My daughter in her smart new hat and scarf...knitted by her Granny!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/almareallymatters/cosy004-1.jpg
awwwwwwwwwwwww! i'm making best friends daughter legwarmers for Christmas, I think.

awwwwwwwwwwwww! i'm making best friends daughter legwarmers for Christmas, I think.

Nice!

Nice!
yes. I, hope I'm down with the kids enough to get it right! i won an assortment of chunky wool from ebay earlier, and the cat's mother is sending me lots, so after I've made baby hoodie tomorrow, should be plenty over!

Thanks to lovely mummy kate, I have a large amount of multicoloured wool :D Baby will be auditioning for Joseph soon! (kate, cheque on way on Weds!)

Thanks to lovely mummy kate, I have a large amount of multicoloured wool :D Baby will be auditioning for Joseph soon! (kate, cheque on way on Weds!)

Ah, good, you got it. Btw, there are one or two balls in there that smell of hospital disinfectant. I have no idea why; they were from a mixed lot I bought on ebay and didn't have a use for. My house doesn't smell like that. My house smells of gin, scented candles and whatever I'm cooking. Just so you know....

I knitted something on a doll once, a decade ago, I suppose.

The pattern for this cardie is at

http://home.howstuffworks.com/easy-baby-knitting-patterns3.htm

I used a ball of white aran I had left, on nice big needles and just joined in the other colours at random. It was so quick it's not true!

Hey, TCM, looks like the NME missed out BIGTIME in their last week's "mighty" (boosh) issue by not showcasing your moz doll (complete with suckling child) (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=705714&postcount=143) in their online summary of the 'Stuff We Love' section which featured that book "Knitted Icons" (same one as the Daily Mail was pushing -- talked of earlier in this thread (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=686822&postcount=9)) ... looks like a great foreshadowing opp for this week's rag was wasted... :D

http://www.nme.com/photos/1/307/5/this-weeks-mighty-nme-issue

Caption: In this week's 'Stuff We Love' section of NME, we focus on the book 'Knitted Icons', which features instructions on how to make pint-sized, wool versions of icons like Bob Marley, pictured here.
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114652_Marleykniiedicons_01.jpg


Then, scrolling through the pics in that link, in addition to Marley first, there's Madonna, Cher, Hendrix, and The Beatles, but ALAS, NO MOZ!
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114849_Madonnaknittedicons_01.jpg
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114942_Cherknittedicons_01.jpg


(Hendrix and Beatles in next post...)

you're REALLY the author of this book, i'm sure? =)
&
how's the progress on that boz in loincloth doll? can't wait to see it

(continuation of above post)
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_115009_Jimiknittedicons_01.jpg

http://static.nme.com/images/071121_115034_Beatlesknittedicons_01.jpg

Well it's their loss, isn't it? Anyway, this being the NME, they'd have done something horrid in captioning the Morrissey dolly, with or without the baby. A friend of Boz's helpfully sent me the Daily Mail article in the post, but by that time it was too late to be included in the follow-up. Probably just as well....

Hey, TCM, looks like the NME missed out BIGTIME in their last week's "mighty" (boosh) issue by not showcasing your moz doll (complete with suckling child) (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=705714&postcount=143) in their online summary of the 'Stuff We Love' section which featured that book "Knitted Icons" (same one as the Daily Mail was pushing -- talked of earlier in this thread (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=686822&postcount=9)) ... looks like a great foreshadowing opp for this week's rag was wasted... :D

http://www.nme.com/photos/1/307/5/this-weeks-mighty-nme-issue

Caption: In this week's 'Stuff We Love' section of NME, we focus on the book 'Knitted Icons', which features instructions on how to make pint-sized, wool versions of icons like Bob Marley, pictured here.
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114652_Marleykniiedicons_01.jpg


Then, scrolling through the pics in that link, in addition to Marley first, there's Madonna, Cher, Hendrix, and The Beatles, but ALAS, NO MOZ!
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114849_Madonnaknittedicons_01.jpg
http://static.nme.com/images/071121_114942_Cherknittedicons_01.jpg


(Hendrix and Beatles in next post...)

you're REALLY the author of this book, i'm sure? =)
&
how's the progress on that boz in loincloth doll? can't wait to see it

Well it's their loss, isn't it? Anyway, this being the NME, they'd have done something horrid in captioning the Morrissey dolly, with or without the baby. A friend of Boz's helpfully sent me the Daily Mail article in the post, but by that time it was too late to be included in the follow-up. Probably just as well....
cheque on way Kate!

cheque on way Kate!

Do I need to disinfect it? :D

almost finished a hat!!

i think i want to buy one of your moz dolls! if you are willing to sell... it would be a cool xmas gift for my husband he would not expect it. i have a sneaking suspicion he wants a soft little moz he can hug whenever he wants LOL

almost finished a hat!!

i think i want to buy one of your moz dolls! if you are willing to sell... it would be a cool xmas gift for my husband he would not expect it. i have a sneaking suspicion he wants a soft little moz he can hug whenever he wants LOL

I'm flattered and thank you, but I don't sell the dolls; I had an idea to do so, but when I worked out the labour costs in comparison to probable market value, it simply didn't make sense. So they remain a silly hobby. The pattern is on the web for everyone, though, and so long as you can cast-on, knit, purl, inc, dec and cast off again, you should be able to hack it easily. No fancy stitches - that's me! :D

Aw! I made little lace-up boots for this one! :D

Wow, yes I can see shoelaces.

Who is this BTW?

Wow, yes I can see shoelaces.

Who is this BTW?

I'll tell you later. ;D

Look! Someone made a "Nekkid Sleep-In" hot water cover from my design and sent me a photo. I love feedback so I thought it was really sweet of her. :)

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=183574.new;topicseen#new

Look! Someone made a "Nekkid Sleep-In" hot water cover from my design and sent me a photo. I love feedback so I thought it was really sweet of her. :)

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=183574.new;topicseen#new

that is really great.

Look! Someone made a "Nekkid Sleep-In" hot water cover from my design and sent me a photo. I love feedback so I thought it was really sweet of her. :)

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=183574.new;topicseen#new


Well done Kate, that's hilarious! :D

Phew! Finished "Jensen Ackles" to give to my LJ friend tomorrow.

I don't know Jensen Ackles, but the dolly is very cute. :)

I don't know Jensen Ackles, but the dolly is very cute. :)

Thank you. Ackles is one of those generic muscular tv pretty boys. Sweet on the eye, but I'd rather knit someone with a bit more character.

For anyone interested, I've just unlocked the revised pattern for the Little Nekkid Man. Been working on it for a while. There's a link in there to some clothing patterns to dress him, too.

http://ive-got-knits.livejournal.com/2695.html#cutid1

EDIT: That's now a locked journal once more. Because I was trolled. Sorry :(

Bumped, because this thread is dashed useful. :)

Bumped, because this thread is dashed useful. :)
yes! it's saved my skin tonight!

Look! A clown threw up a hat and 2 mittens on my floor!
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9968/001dc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9968/001dc1.5e00c0dd65.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=391&i=001dc1.jpg)

yes! it's saved my skin tonight!

Look! A clown threw up a hat and 2 mittens on my floor!
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9968/001dc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9968/001dc1.5e00c0dd65.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=391&i=001dc1.jpg)

It's that or My Little Pony intestines.

It's that or My Little Pony intestines.
could be. I just loved the wool, even though it's almost unwearable. However, my mum is rather taken with them, so that's her birthday present sorted :D

could be. I just loved the wool, even though it's almost unwearable. However, my mum is rather taken with them, so that's her birthday present sorted :D

I have ten balls of Patons Lulu in blue/black. Are you getting excited?

PS: I'm suggesting to Stig a trip to Whitby this weekend might be fun. I could meet you behind the collinette in Bobbins....:eek:

I have ten balls of Patons Lulu in blue/black. Are you getting excited?

PS: I'm suggesting to Stig a trip to Whitby this weekend might be fun. I could meet you behind the collinette in Bobbins....:eek:
ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh! yes I am! *rubs self inappropriately at the thought of wool*

oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! You could (I will have to check with him indoors first, when he's off his sick bed) we're camping near whitby! I'll PM you later in the week.

Phew! Finished "Jensen Ackles" to give to my LJ friend tomorrow.

Oh, I love Jensen Ackles. He is very pretty indeed.

yes! it's saved my skin tonight!

Look! A clown threw up a hat and 2 mittens on my floor!

AAAAHHHHHH!!! Did you kill it?!? :eek:

ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh! yes I am! *rubs self inappropriately at the thought of wool*

oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! You could (I will have to check with him indoors first, when he's off his sick bed) we're camping near whitby! I'll PM you later in the week.

We'll bring our tent and leave a trail of Patons Lulu of lure you in..... :D

Oh, I love Jensen Ackles. He is very pretty indeed.



AAAAHHHHHH!!! Did you kill it?!? :eek:
hmmmmmmmmmmmm, it's not moving on its own, so I think we're ok. It does feel pretty silky soft I have to say...

We'll bring our tent and leave a trail of Patons Lulu of lure you in..... :D
haha! That sounds like a plan!

hmmmmmmmmmmmm, it's not moving on its own, so I think we're ok. It does feel pretty silky soft I have to say...

I hate a clown.

I hate a clown.
I hate clowns too. But this one's quite pretty (and soon to be gone. I shall take it to my mum in the week)

I hate clowns too. But this one's quite pretty (and soon to be gone. I shall take it to my mum in the week)

I like soft. After all, I am a texture whore. :)

I hate clowns too. But this one's quite pretty (and soon to be gone. I shall take it to my mum in the week)

I'm drunk enough to want to knit Jobriath.

Last year I knitted a polar bear and a zebra for myself. I also knitted a rhino a shark and a dolphin for a very special little boy. I like knitting animals!!!! Am I sad?

I like soft. After all, I am a texture whore. :)

Me too. That's how I ended up with it! I blame Poundland...

I'm drunk enough to want to knit Jobriath.

That's not the worst idea I've ever heard... :D *has smutty thoughts*

That's not the worst idea I've ever heard... :D *has smutty thoughts*

Honestly, I would, if I knew someone who could either install the dolly at Jo's old apartment/other tribute location, or maybe send it to his brother. I think I'd have to get Jennie Panic to make the clothes (I can barely thread a needle), but I'd do it gladly.

Last year I knitted a polar bear and a zebra for myself. I also knitted a rhino a shark and a dolphin for a very special little boy. I like knitting animals!!!! Am I sad?

Yes, but I knit nerdy cardigans and tiny, anatomically correct man-dollies, so I'm sadder. :p

Honestly, I would, if I knew someone who could either install the dolly at Jo's old apartment/other tribute location, or maybe send it to his brother. I think I'd have to get Jennie Panic to make the clothes (I can barely thread a needle), but I'd do it gladly.
yeah. Would be nice to put it in a little shrine.

I'm now thinking about Patons Lulu (or similar)for twinnies. They seel it or something similar in poundland, I'm sure...might have to go and have a look (There are a couple of interesting lots on ebay as well, but as I'm going away for the bank holiday, I don't want anything posted right now) I'm thinking one red black and one gray black...

Last year I knitted a polar bear and a zebra for myself. I also knitted a rhino a shark and a dolphin for a very special little boy. I like knitting animals!!!! Am I sad?
awwwwwwwwwwwww! Are the patterns online? (I'm sad too)

yeah. Would be nice to put it in a little shrine.

I'm now thinking about Patons Lulu (or similar)for twinnies. They seel it or something similar in poundland, I'm sure...might have to go and have a look (There are a couple of interesting lots on ebay as well, but as I'm going away for the bank holiday, I don't want anything posted right now) I'm thinking one red black and one gray black...

There was a lot of Lulu on Ebay a few months ago because Home Discount were selling it at stupidly low prices (10 x 50g for £2.99, as I recall) and people were snapping it up and re-selling it online. Home Discount sell eyelash yarns for 59p per 50g (last time I looked, a few months back), so that's always worth a look.

There was a lot of Lulu on Ebay a few months ago because Home Discount were selling it at stupidly low prices (10 x 50g for £2.99, as I recall) and people were snapping it up and re-selling it online. Home Discount sell eyelash yarns for 59p per 50g (last time I looked, a few months back), so that's always worth a look.
Thanks for the tip!

Right off to bed, I have to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep (and cuddle my husband) night all

awwwwwwwwwwwww! Are the patterns online? (I'm sad too)

No they are in a book my mum has, you can buy them though. She knits little Father Christmases and puts them in her window for the kids to look at. She has also knitted a fireman and a ballerina. It's full on excitement at their house!!

Yes, but I knit nerdy cardigans and tiny, anatomically correct man-dollies, so I'm sadder. :p

Phew, that's made me feel a lot better. It doesn't do in Yorkshire to admin you knit little animals, believe me!

[QUOTE=Musley;852951]Phew, that's made me feel a lot better. It doesn't do in Yorkshire to admin you knit little animals, believe me![/QUOTE

Yorkshire person! :guitar: If you end up in Whitby this weekend, you might find Hattie and I having a yarn-perv. :)

Thanks for the tip!

Right off to bed, I have to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep (and cuddle my husband) night all

Me too. I have just been snogging Stig and we are going to bed.

/tmi :o

[QUOTE=Musley;852951]Phew, that's made me feel a lot better. It doesn't do in Yorkshire to admin you knit little animals, believe me![/QUOTE

Yorkshire person! :guitar: If you end up in Whitby this weekend, you might find Hattie and I having a yarn-perv. :)

Whitby are you kidding, that is my favourite place in the whole world! I was there at Easter, it was so cold I'm sure I got hyperthermia. Still love it though. Have a great time you lucky devils!

[QUOTE=The Cat's Mother;852952]

Whitby are you kidding, that is my favourite place in the whole world! I was there at Easter, it was so cold I'm sure I got hyperthermia. Still love it though. Have a great time you lucky devils!

You didn't do the Whitby Goth weekend (ending any moment, I expect), then? I've done a week in Pickering in a cold, leaky caravan with a hyperactive toddler and a baby with chickenpox. I think they call it "character-building". :rolleyes:

[QUOTE=Musley;852956]

You didn't do the Whitby Goth weekend (ending any moment, I expect), then? I've done a week in Pickering in a cold, leaky caravan with a hyperactive toddler and a baby with chickenpox. I think they call it "character-building". :rolleyes:

Oh God it sounds more like hell. If you can endure a camping holiday in England, you can endure anything!

[QUOTE=The Cat's Mother;852961]

Oh God it sounds more like hell. If you can endure a camping holiday in England, you can endure anything!

Thus do we generally holiday in France these days. If nothing else, it's cheaper to drink oneself into oblivion.

[QUOTE=Musley;852962]

Thus do we generally holiday in France these days. If nothing else, it's cheaper to drink oneself into oblivion.

Now that sounds more like it! Guess where I'm going Spring Bank week. Scarborough! Just can't get the girl out of Yorkshire!

Now that sounds more like it! Guess where I'm going Spring Bank week. Scarborough! Just can't get the girl out of Yorkshire!

Let me guess; you're a Wessie? :rolleyes::p

I've just been to Boyes. They have clown vomit yarn for 49p for 50g. Multi, blue/white or blue/turquiose. There's a Boyes in Whitby, hattie! :D

Let me guess; you're a Wessie? :rolleyes::p

Wrong, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Nice try though!!!

[QUOTE=The Cat's Mother;852952]

Whitby are you kidding, that is my favourite place in the whole world! I was there at Easter, it was so cold I'm sure I got hyperthermia. Still love it though. Have a great time you lucky devils!
haha! Mine too. I'm taking the hubby for his first camping experience this weekend, and I insisted on Whitby! :D

I've just been to Boyes. They have clown vomit yarn for 49p for 50g. Multi, blue/white or blue/turquiose. There's a Boyes in Whitby, hattie! :D
*rubs self again*

I went to pound stretcher earlier. They had eyelash wool, but it wasn't so nice. I'm glad I went with ebay!

*rubs self again*

I went to pound stretcher earlier. They had eyelash wool, but it wasn't so nice. I'm glad I went with ebay!

I was in Poundstretcher today, too. Their range was a tad uninspiring. There was no wool at all in Home Discount. :( A bigger branch of Boyes is usually the best bet up here.

I was in Poundstretcher today, too. Their range was a tad uninspiring. There was no wool at all in Home Discount. :( A bigger branch of Boyes is usually the best bet up here.
Yes. i will be checking out the one in Whitby :)

Yes. i will be checking out the one in Whitby :)

Oh dear! Look at the clown vomit I just impulse-bought on ebay. Even as I entered my bid, I thought "What on earth am I going to make with this?"

Disturbingly, my brain immediately answered " A Psychedelic Dave." But by that time, I'd hit "enter". :rolleyes:

What is the simplist and easiest way to learn to knit. Nothing fancy; things like making a blanket, etc.
I would actually like to know how and even teach the kids to do it too.

What is the simplist and easiest way to learn to knit. Nothing fancy; things like making a blanket, etc.
I would actually like to know how and even teach the kids to do it too.

The very basics are well covered here:

http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/a/begin_knit.htm

:)

What is the simplist and easiest way to learn to knit. Nothing fancy; things like making a blanket, etc.
I would actually like to know how and even teach the kids to do it too.

Seeker, look for the book "Stitch and Bitch" by Debbie Stoller. Most libraries have it, and it has simple, easy instructions and some cool, simple projects. If you want to make a blanket, you might look into crochet. Knitting a whole blanket would take eons.

I'm heading out to the craft store right now. I want to get some green cotton yarn to go with the orange I already have to make the pumpkin baby hat for my sister's forthcoming offspring. (Hatfull's pattern.) And I also want to make a tiny Aran cardi for the little one, too. My sister will really appreciate it, so it's worth it. I've knit and crocheted a few things for my husband's sister's kids and she really didn't appreciate the effort or the sentiment, so I won't waste my time there again. :rolleyes:

Knitting button bands is hateful!:mad:

I finished the ruddy thing at last! (Stig didn't have a pipe with which to pose, 1950s knitting-pattern style, so he used a candle snuffer :rolleyes:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/family/stigwithcardy.png

Wow!!!!!!!!!

Your hubby is very lucky indeed. :)

Wow!!!!!!!!!

Your hubby is very lucky indeed. :)

He's gone off to band rehearsal now - I suggested he wear it, but he doesn't think the others are ready to face Retro Cardy Man. Seeing as the rest of the band dress like oversized toddlers, he could be right. :D

He's gone off to band rehearsal now - I suggested he wear it, but he doesn't think the others are ready to face Retro Cardy Man. Seeing as the rest of the band dress like oversized toddlers, he could be right. :D


Oversized toddlers?
Are they still wearing nappies? :D


Pity he no longer has a quiff.

Oversized toddlers?
Are they still wearing nappies? :D


Pity he no longer has a quiff.

Track-suits and baggy t-shirts, baseball caps... chavalicious! :sick:

Stiggy never had a quiff. He had a big mop of curls - still has, if he lets it grow, which I wish he would. He should make the most of it; most men are greying and balding at his age.

Track-suits and baggy t-shirts, baseball caps... chavalicious! :sick:

Stiggy never had a quiff. He had a big mop of curls - still has, if he lets it grow, which I wish he would. He should make the most of it; most men are greying and balding at his age.


You have to thank your mother-in-law for his hair. :)

Anybody here have the crochet pattern for the Sex Change Dress? I heard Pete Doherty gave one of these to Kate Moss.

Don't click on this link if youre easily offended by textiles, anatomy, or textile anatomy, art, or bad photography. Renia and you other kids, cover your eyes!
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8625/changementsexerg9.jpg

Anybody here have the crochet pattern for the Sex Change Dress? I heard Pete Doherty gave one of these to Kate Moss.

Don't click on this link if youre easily offended by textiles, anatomy, or textile anatomy, art, or bad photography. Renia and you other kids, cover your eyes!
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8625/changementsexerg9.jpg
:eek:
holy shit, PARIS HILTON TOLD ME NOT LOOK AT NUDITY.

oh god the world is ending...:guitar::D

Anybody here have the crochet pattern for the Sex Change Dress? I heard Pete Doherty gave one of these to Kate Moss.

Don't click on this link if youre easily offended by textiles, anatomy, or textile anatomy, art, or bad photography. Renia and you other kids, cover your eyes!
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8625/changementsexerg9.jpgWhere is chica when you need her?
I cannot find the post, but here is the image (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9061/penux2.jpg) that went with it. Maybe it will give you some ideas for a mix-and-match.

My wool has arrived! It's gorgeous. I'll upload a piccy tomorrow and get started on twinnies jackets :)

My wool has arrived! It's gorgeous. I'll upload a piccy tomorrow and get started on twinnies jackets :)

Hello again! I got six balls of this, plus some short imperial 9s for £3 at a car boot yesterday. Last time I used hairy wool, it was to knit willy warmers for the men in my office, circa 1985. :rolleyes:

willy warmers

How does that work?

How does that work?

By keeping the willy warm, of course.

By keeping the willy warm, of course.
Is the shrinkage/expansion aspect taken into account?

Is the shrinkage/expansion aspect taken into account?

With a nice cosy warmer in place, shrinkage is less of an issue.

im making an afghan... boring in know but it will be my first nonscarf nonhat project!

Would any of you teach me? I know how to crochet but I'm hopeless at knitting.

im making an afghan... boring in know but it will be my first nonscarf nonhat project!

You're knitting a dog? :p

Would any of you teach me? I know how to crochet but I'm hopeless at knitting.

Scroll down a few comments; I linked to a really good site for basic knitting instructions.

I'm trying to sew up a little nekkid man and Spidercat is "helping". :rolleyes:

Scroll down a few comments; I linked to a really good site for basic knitting instructions.

I'm trying to sew up a little nekkid man and Spidercat is "helping". :rolleyes:
I'm still peeved with the fatal error I've made on the hood of the jacket for twinnie 1 :mad: I'll have to start again.

Little Nekkid man is going much better. I have an outfit planned for him, then I shall remake the hood for jacket, maybe make a jacket for twinnie 2, before I start the jumper I've agreed to make for my friend for her birthday. *sighs*

I'm still peeved with the fatal error I've made on the hood of the jacket for twinnie 1 :mad: I'll have to start again.

Little Nekkid man is going much better. I have an outfit planned for him, then I shall remake the hood for jacket, maybe make a jacket for twinnie 2, before I start the jumper I've agreed to make for my friend for her birthday. *sighs*

It's hateful unravelling to correct a smstake, but better than being stuck looking at it.

I'm re-tweaking the little nekkid man pattern for a more shapely bottom and neater neck decrease. :)

It's hateful unravelling to correct a smstake, but better than being stuck looking at it.

I'm re-tweaking the little nekkid man pattern for a more shapely bottom and neater neck decrease. :)
the bloody hood unravelled! (don't ask, it was a stupid mistake to make)

Sounds good!

Sounds good!

A damn good stuffing will speak volumes....

A damn good stuffing will speak volumes....
:D it certainly will

I think I've got the hang of this invisible seaming lark.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/Knitting%20Tutorials/seaming.png

Right, me lad; it's stuffing time....

I think I've got the hang of this invisible seaming lark.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/Knitting%20Tutorials/seaming.png

Right, me lad; it's stuffing time....
oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh! Get you!

I tweaked the pattern for a more shapely bottom on the nekkid man and now he's stuffed... I reckon it's a success. :) Anyone fancy embroidering "Your Arse an' All" on him? ;)

Knitting for cats and dogs! :eek: :D

http://barefootnoknickers.blogspot.com/search/label/KNITTING%20FOR%20CATS%20should%20it%20be%20allowed

I saw a Staffordshire bull terrier with a pink jacket this afternoon.
That was so funny because it was crapping.
Its owner cleaned the mess afterwards. :o

Knitting for cats and dogs! :eek: :D

http://barefootnoknickers.blogspot.com/search/label/KNITTING%20FOR%20CATS%20should%20it%20be%20allowed
oh, don't tempt me...

oh, don't tempt me...

Leggings for Lulu?

Leggings for Lulu?


Tummy warmer would be appreciated. :D

I saw a Staffordshire bull terrier with a pink jacket this afternoon.
That was so funny because it was crapping.
Its owner cleaned the mess afterwards. :o

Is this a new hobby, laughing at dogs having a poo, or is this something I should have known before I friended you?

Is this a new hobby, laughing at dogs having a poo, or is this something I should have known before I friended you?


I'm a frequent victim of dogs which often stump on their paws on my shoes. :p

Leggings for Lulu?
*casts on* maybe :D

I'm a frequent victim of dogs which often stump on their paws on my shoes. :p

HAHAHAHA! :D Do they hide behind walls in packs, specially muddying their feet and watching out for when you walk past, then leap out en masse and defile your footwear?

HAHAHAHA! :D Do they hide behind walls in packs, specially muddying their feet and watching out for when you walk past, then leap out en masse and defile your footwear?


Nope, simply they're uncordinated creatures who easily lose concentration when they're passing by. :p

Nope, simply they're uncordinated creatures who easily lose concentration when they're passing by. :p

I'd better knit you some dog-repellent shoe-covers, then.

I'd better knit you some dog-repellent shoe-covers, then.


Awww...very kind of you. :)

It's a while since we had a knitting thread. So here's somewhere to post your knitting projects, problems and ideas, your scary yarn stashes, etc.

My stash. Let me show it to you....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/Knitting%20Tutorials/MyStash1.jpg

I can crochet but I've never got the knack of knitting. I love wooden needles, and love all yarn. But I can't seem to conquer it. Any good books about learning to knit?

I can crochet but I've never got the knack of knitting. I love wooden needles, and love all yarn. But I can't seem to conquer it. Any good books about learning to knit?

I learned from my mother and grandmother, so I've never used a book for learning the basics. I don't think there's anything quite as good as having someone sitting with you, showing you the movements for you to copy, as you both murmur "in...over....through....off!"

Current modern knitting guru is Debbie Stoller of Stitch and Bitch fame. According to a comment below, she has basic stitch instructions in one of her books. Some of her patterns reportedly have errors, though, so bear that in mind as you progress. Scroll down again to the link I put in for a good basic online tutorial I spotted.

I learned from my mother and grandmother, so I've never used a book for learning the basics. I don't think there's anything quite as good as having someone sitting with you, showing you the movements for you to copy, as you both murmur "in...over....through....off!"

Current modern knitting guru is Debbie Stoller of Stitch and Bitch fame. According to a comment below, she has basic stitch instructions in one of her books. Some of her patterns reportedly have errors, though, so bear that in mind as you progress. Scroll down again to the link I put in for a good basic online tutorial I spotted.
I was taught by my mother and grandmother too. Guess we were just lucky! I did have a good basic book once, but I think I gave it away. It was aimed at teenagers and published in the 80s, as I remember (the pattern for the striped knitted dress worked in a round was a bit of a give away, as were the legwarmers I made myself from that book :o ) but it was really good, taught you everything you needed to know. I think it was published by usborne books. i think this may be an updated version http://www.usborneonline.org/catalogue/browse.asp?org=WIL22863&css=1&subject=A&subcat=ACCASK&id=2247 I know it's aimed at teenagers, but it was fantasically easy to understand.

....i think this may be an updated version http://www.usborneonline.org/catalogue/browse.asp?org=WIL22863&css=1&subject=A&subcat=ACCASK&id=2247 I know it's aimed at teenagers, but it was fantasically easy to understand.

"Aged 7+".... no danger of finding my nekkid man pattern plagiarised in there, then.

"Aged 7+".... no danger of finding my nekkid man pattern plagiarised in there, then.
no. I do seem to remember there being a pattern for an aron sweater tho (which I made)

This has to stop..... it's like some mad cloning experiment abandoned halfway though on my settee.

Bump!

I've just found old English size 17 and 18 ( i.e. very fine) needles on the internet and ordered some. I'm going to remodel the genitals on the Nekkid man pattern. Possibly the hands as well, on the next batch of dolls.

Although it's bit too explicit, but good to remember bump your old beloved knitting thread. :D

Although it's bit too explicit, but good to remember bump your old beloved knitting thread. :D

It wasn't rude until Paris stuck his/her oar in. :rolleyes:

(anxiously) Mrs Cat's Mother, do you knit dogs?

(anxiously) Mrs Cat's Mother, do you knit dogs?

(frankly) No, Mr/Ms Barking. Just little men and the occasional cardigan.

(frankly) No, Mr/Ms Barking. Just little men and the occasional cardigan.

(in a huff) What did I expect! You being the cat's ma and all.

truly disappointed.

Would have loved a tiny one. To chew. Lick. And stuff dogs usually do with slippers...
(:tears:)

(in a huff) What did I expect! You being the cat's ma and all.

truly disappointed.

Would have loved a tiny one. To chew. Lick. And stuff dogs usually do with slippers...
(:tears:)

I'm making a tiny replica of my husband to give to him on his birthday next week. Then I'm going to develop a new pattern altogther .... The Catnip-Filled Mike Joyce Cat Toy!

I'm making a tiny replica of my husband to give to him on his birthday next week. Then I'm going to develop a new pattern altogther .... The Catnip-Filled Mike Joyce Cat Toy!


Hahaha, you should post the pattern for Barking whose dog would love to chew it! :D

Hahaha, you should post the pattern for Barking whose dog would love to chew it! :D

I suppose it could be scaled-up to dog-friendly size and filled with something gravy-scented. :)

I suppose it could be scaled-up to dog-friendly size and filled with something gravy-scented. :)


YESPLEASEYESPLEASEYESPLEASE!

I love gravy.

I suppose it'd be pushing my luck to ask for a Solomon Walker dog toy instead? Walker/Walkies/connection? No? Nevermind.

YESPLEASEYESPLEASEYESPLEASE!

I love gravy.

I suppose it'd be pushing my luck to ask for a Solomon Walker dog toy instead? Walker/Walkies/connection? No? Nevermind.

Daft dog! :rolleyes:

I'll be aiming for a generic pattern that can then be personalised to make it into whomsoever the knitter pleases.

Daft dog! :rolleyes:

I'll be aiming for a generic pattern that can then be personalised to make it into whomsoever the knitter pleases.

Ha! Just because a dog can't knit, doesn't mean it's daft! You've insulted me, Madam! Knit a glove for me to slap your face with! We shall meet at dawn on the hill!

I'd like to see how your offspring is doing, needlewise.

6105

(Ha! So it's just poseurs in the family, then! )

Ha! Just because a dog can't knit, doesn't mean it's daft! You've insulted me, Madam! Knit a glove for me to slap your face with! We shall meet at dawn on the hill!

I'd like to see how your offspring is doing, needlewise.

6105

(Ha! So it's just poseurs in the family, then! )

Have you been on those little yellow pills from the vet again, Barking?

Meet a dog on a hill with a knitted mitten? I declare ambush. It's a game of "fetch!" waiting to happen.


Spidercat, alas, may never knit again, but she can still crochet like a pro!

Maybe I'll take a knitting course this fall- I know the basics, but always get messed up. I have my wooden needles ( i think they're bamboo ) and some skeins of yarn somewhere. It's very comforting as I remember.

And every man be able to wear the results without complaint.

:cool::D good comeback.

And every man be able to wear the results without complaint.

*butting in*

I know this is the knitting thread and pardon my interruption, but does anyone else here do embroidery?

That's ONE thing I can do, besides (Kali ages herself rapidly) I can do macrame too!

Meet a dog on a hill with a knitted mitten?

Suspicious? Well then meet me at sunset in the valley of Death with your meaty kitten!

I swear nothing bad will happen. Mwahha.

Eh? What pills?:confused:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/CatnipMike1.jpg

Catnip Mike Joyce. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/CatnipMike1.jpg

Catnip Mike Joyce. :)

:clap:
Brilliant!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/CatnipMike1.jpg

Catnip Mike Joyce. :)


Hmmmmm. So that's why I waited on the hill for nothing?
Not bad, BUT (eyes narrowing):it appears you've used the Golden Ratio to knit a slim and stylish idealized version of Boz Boorer, (in a fancy shirt to boot), but when it came to poor Mike, well, looks like you stopped giving a damn. And to add insult to injury, you fill him with catnip.

...He doesn't even have a pocket for the money he's supposed to have stolen from everybody!


Favouritism!

Can I change my order to an extra-large Boz Boorer with glasses and yesterday's shirt filled with veggie pâté? Thanks. I'll pay good money, you know.

Oh and, can I have chips with that?

(PS/ Does 'I'm knitting my husband" have a secondary meaning in English by the way? -notebook at the ready, eager to learn-.) :cool:

Hmmmmm. So that's why I waited on the hill for nothing?

You're lucky you didn't get picked up for importuning, you know.


Not bad, BUT (eyes narrowing):it appears you've used the Golden Ratio to knit a slim and stylish idealized version of Boz Boorer, (in a fancy shirt to boot), but when it came to poor Mike, well, looks like you stopped giving a damn. And to add insult to injury, you fill him with catnip.

...He doesn't even have a pocket for the money he's supposed to have stolen from everybody!

Favouritism!

Yeah, fandom's a bastard like that, isn't it? But Mike does at least have a handknitted sachet inside, so he doesn't spill his 'nip when the cats molest him..

Can I change my order to an extra-large Boz Boorer with glasses and yesterday's shirt filled with veggie pâté? Thanks. I'll pay good money, you know.

Oh and, can I have chips with that?

That's wrong on too many levels for a nice lady like myself even to contemplate. Especially without a well-ironed napkin to hand.

And no, I just ate the last of the chips. With curry sauce. :horny:

(PS/ Does 'I'm knitting my husband" have a secondary meaning in English by the way? -notebook at the ready, eager to learn-.) :cool:

*Whispers* just between you and me, Barking, it means.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/family/Stigdoll3.jpg

...exactly what it sounds like. ;)

:clap:
Brilliant!

Someone else likes him, too. :)

Awwww...Fallout is having fun! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/CatnipMike1.jpg

Catnip Mike Joyce. :)

That is cuter than anything has a right to be.

You're lucky you didn't get picked up for importuning, you know.

Well, at one point I saw policemen coming my way but they were too busy trying to manacle George M, who kept feeling their arses. (he was in a right state).


Yeah, fandom's a bastard like that, isn't it? But Mike does at least have a handknitted sachet inside, so he doesn't spill his 'nip when the cats molest him..

Cats molest him! Oh my God. (covers eyes with paws). Poor Mike!:tears: Dig a shallowwww graaaaaaaaaaa-



That's wrong

No it ain't. That would actually make me like Boz Boorer more. You'd help his cause. And God knows his cause needs help.

And no, I just ate the last of the chips. With curry sauce. :horny:

Love curry, but not curry sauce. For me it's salt, cat soup, sometimes even vinegar (exotic!). When I feel like puking, I go for mayo. (a dog's catnip.)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/family/Stigdoll3.jpg

...:horny: Those shoelaces would drive a dog CRAZY. Ahem. :horny:

Bump!

I've just found old English size 17 and 18 ( i.e. very fine) needles on the internet and ordered some. I'm going to remodel the genitals on the Nekkid man pattern. Possibly the hands as well, on the next batch of dolls.
oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, very nice! I love very fine needles, I'm like you, I like short needles.

oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, very nice! I love very fine needles, I'm like you, I like short needles.

Except that they were going to be posted first class a week ago and still no sign. So fine they got lost in the post? :(

Cats molest him! Oh my God. (covers eyes with paws). Poor Mike!:tears: Dig a shallowwww graaaaaaaaaaa-

Barking, it's a cat chew toy.:rolleyes:


That would actually make me like Boz Boorer more. You'd help his cause. And God knows his cause needs help.

... and yet nine out of ten (Pole)cats prefer him....

hello! I've been knitting since last Christmas, but I still can't really do it! I'm trying to make a stripy scarf right now... with no pattern. :D I can't work them out. Can anyone help me? I'm already on the second stripe.

hello! I've been knitting since last Christmas, but I still can't really do it! I'm trying to make a stripy scarf right now... with no pattern. :D I can't work them out. Can anyone help me? I'm already on the second stripe.

What can't you work out, exactly?

You'll have to tell us which stitch (presumably stocking or garter) you're using and what's going wrong.

What can't you work out, exactly?

You'll have to tell us which stitch (presumably stocking or garter) you're using and what's going wrong.

I just meant I don't understand patterns. It's going remarkably well otherwise. I think it's stocking stitch. I don't know, though. It goes knit one row, purl one row. My aunt gave me a one-off lesson.

I just meant I don't understand patterns. It's going remarkably well otherwise. I think it's stocking stitch. I don't know, though. It goes knit one row, purl one row. My aunt gave me a one-off lesson.

Otherwise of what, exactly? :rolleyes::D Have you dropped stitch, accidentally gained extra stitches, purled when you should have knitted/vice-versa ? (I'm afraid the answer to all of these most common problems is "unravel until you get back as far as the mistake, correct the mistake and start again from there".)

Yes, that's stocking stitch, hereafter termed "ss".

Except that they were going to be posted first class a week ago and still no sign. So fine they got lost in the post? :(
crap. The skeleton I ordered from ebay was 'too big to fit in my letter box' according to the annoying card I got from Royal Mail :mad: that was for my super dooper OFSTED display! Bastads! Why couldn't they leave it in the hall like they do with everything else??????????????????

crap. The skeleton I ordered from ebay was 'too big to fit in my letter box' according to the annoying card I got from Royal Mail


Oh, I'm sorry, but..... HAHAHAHA! That cracked me up. :D

My needles turned up; they're so tiny it's impractical and apparently, needles go right down to a old English 24! Must be for lace or something.

Otherwise of what, exactly? :rolleyes::D Have you dropped stitch, accidentally gained extra stitches, purled when you should have knitted/vice-versa ? (I'm afraid the answer to all of these most common problems is "unravel until you get back as far as the mistake, correct the mistake and start again from there".)

Yes, that's stocking stitch, hereafter termed "ss".

I think I did all that in my first piece. :p However, the wool got all tangled in that one so I started a new one last week. I had to teach myself to cast on because I couldn't remember. This one has gone pretty well so far, no real mistakes (yet).

I think I did all that in my first piece. :p However, the wool got all tangled in that one so I started a new one last week. I had to teach myself to cast on because I couldn't remember. This one has gone pretty well so far, no real mistakes (yet).

So why are you asking for help?

So why are you asking for help?

Because I don't really know how to knit. It's a miracle it's gone right for this long.

The whole reason I was taught to knit was so I could knit a bag that my aunt got me for Christmas, and I can't do that beause I don't understand the instructions.

I can't do that beause I don't understand the instructions.

"Houston? We've got a problem".:cool:

chto ti ne panimayech?

(nah, don't look at me Franzie it's all rocket science to me.)

Because I don't really know how to knit. It's a miracle it's gone right for this long.

The whole reason I was taught to knit was so I could knit a bag that my aunt got me for Christmas, and I can't do that beause I don't understand the instructions.

Okay, quote the bits of the instructions that you don't understand. Better still scan the pattern and post it, pointing out the problem areas.

chto ti ne panimayech?

(nah, don't look at me Franzie it's all rocket science to me.)

Polish? If it's Russian, I can't speak it. I can't speak it if it's Polish either, for that matter. Is it Serbian? I don't speak that, either.

I really cannot knit anything useful! This scarf is just going to be a long continous strip of knitted wool. :tears:

I really cannot knit anything useful! This scarf is just going to be a long continous strip of knitted wool. :tears:

Isn't that what a scarf is?

Okay, quote the bits of the intructions that you don't understand.

It says about 'when introducing colour B for garter stitch stripes, do not fasten off yarn but carry up sides of work.'

I only know one way to change the colour and I had to teach myself it today. :tears: How do you carry up the side with it?
And how does garter stitch work?

Isn't that what a scarf is?

Well, it's just going to be stocking stitch. I don't know how to do any other stitch. So it's currently all curling up at the end.

I don't understand any of this techie gobbledygook.

Isn't that what a scarf is?

Yes, but it's also vital experience in which Franzanna will come to understand the essentials on casting on/off, knitting/purling and how her natural knitting tension varies ( if at all) from the stated average tension assumed in knitting patterns.

Well, it's just going to be stocking stitch. I don't know how to do any other stitch. So it's currently all curling up at the end.

Press it when you've finished it.

Yes, but it's also vital experience in which Franzanna will come to understand the essentials on casting on/off, knitting/purling and how her natural knitting tension varies ( if at all) from the stated average tension assumed in knitting patterns.

What exactly is knitting tension? :o I've seen it written a lot, and I haven't a clue what it actually means.

It says about 'when introducing colour B for garter stitch stripes, do not fasten off yarn but carry up sides of work.'

I only know one way to change the colour and I had to teach myself it today. :tears: How do you carry up the side with it?
And how does garter stitch work?


This is to save you having to break off and re-attach the colour you've temporarily finished with. Breaking off the colour every time you move to the next colour will leave you with loads of fiddly ends to darn in when you've finished the scarf.

Instead, the pattern is telling you to twist the carried yarn ( by which I mean the colour you've finished with for the time being) in with the current colour at the end of the row, so that when you come to re-introduce the carried colour, you're not left with a big loop of yarn at the side of your work.

If you look at the reverse side of your stocking stitch knitting, that looks a bit like both sides would look like if you missed the purl rows from your stocking stitch. Garter stitch looks much like that; it's all knit and no purl.

What exactly is knitting tension? :o I've seen it written a lot, and I haven't a clue what it actually means.

It's the tightness at which you knit. My tension is naturally a little loose, meaning that I have to use a size or so smaller than the recommended needle size to get the same result from a given pattern.

This is to save you having to break off and re-attach the colour you've temporarily finished with. Breaking off the colour every time you move to the next colour will leave you with loads of fiddly ends to darn in when you've finished the scarf.

Instead, the pattern is telling you to twist the carried yarn ( by which I mean the colour you've finished with for the time being) in with the current colour at the end of the row, so that when you come to re-introduce the carried colour, you're not left with a big loop of yarn at the side of your work.

If you look at the reverse side of your stocking stitch knitting, that looks a bit like both sides would look like if you missed the purl rows from your stocking stitch. Garter stitch looks much like that; it's all knit and no purl.

Ahh, thank you! :)