Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Helegant
Helegant
Jun 2016
2:20pm, 1 Jun 2016
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Helegant
But if you have knit with that yarn before, you could do a stitch count and see how close you are to the same tension.
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jun 2016
2:45pm, 1 Jun 2016
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i used it for Gnome's doctor who scarf which he has!
I see this as stash busting :-)

I've also come up with an idea (whilst unable to sleep last night) about making a little bag to use walking and knitting. Away with school next month so have lots of opportunity to knit but no idea as to where to start with my own sewing project. Might get some cheap fabric and make a mock up?
Meglet
Meglet
Jun 2016
2:54pm, 1 Jun 2016
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Meglet
I was going to suggest what Helegant suggested. Check gauge from a previous project, assuming you know needle size used.
fraggle
fraggle
Jun 2016
5:18pm, 1 Jun 2016
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fraggle
Pix - search for noodlehead , her free patterns for a wide opening zipped bag/pouch are great (it's the one I use) don't be put off by the zip :-)
Gus
Gus
Jun 2016
10:33am, 2 Jun 2016
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Gus
Fraggle, I've just spent my tea break browsing bag patterns, I may need to dig out the sewing machine this weekend
Meglet
Meglet
Jun 2016
10:45am, 2 Jun 2016
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Meglet
What a great site. Teen 2 wants to do some sewing, I think a bag might be a good thing for her to try
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jun 2016
3:04pm, 2 Jun 2016
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EvilPixie
popped into the LYS/haberdashery and now have some material to do stuff with (bags I suspect!).
About to do the curtains 1st (Gnome's first as a practice (LOL) as he isn't about to moan!) 3 pairs in total to do.
Red Ant
Red Ant
Jun 2016
2:59pm, 30 Jun 2016
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Red Ant
I remember there was some talk of practising/learning how to do a cable pattern (I think... but I can't seem to find it going back through the thread).

Is anyone able to recommend a basic cable pattern that I can practice on before I try to do it on my hat?

Many thanks in advance :)
Wine Legs
Wine Legs
Jul 2016
5:14am, 1 Jul 2016
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Wine Legs
Have a look at my Ravely Red Ant...I made a Very Braidy Cowl first, then fingerless gloves, then baby hats, I think. All good for practising technique. I think I used you tube vids to get me going.
Red Ant
Red Ant
Jul 2016
9:03am, 1 Jul 2016
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Red Ant
Excellent, many thanks for that Wine Legs :)

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