Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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runnerbean Jan 2021 4:43pm, 7 Jan 2021 45,768 posts	0 runnerbean Took me 2.5 hrs to cast on and knit 3 rows of your hat pattern V’rap. I think it’ll be summer before I get this finished if I even get that far 😂
Velociraptor Jan 2021 4:52pm, 7 Jan 2021 50,902 posts	0 Velociraptor I was about three rows up my second one when I discovered I'd got it twisted when joining in the round and had to rip it all out and start again. The temptation just to do a normal thumb cast-on was strong.
runnerbean Jan 2021 5:13pm, 7 Jan 2021 45,771 posts	0 runnerbean I couldn’t do it on the round needles they were too long and I’m left handed and I couldn’t understand how to make it round. This is a proper challenge.
Velociraptor Jan 2021 5:17pm, 7 Jan 2021 50,904 posts	0 Velociraptor The round needles need to have 40cm cords otherwise it'll just go all silly.
HellsBells Jan 2021 5:22pm, 7 Jan 2021 27,533 posts	0 HellsBells And shorter tips for 40cm cables as well
runnerbean Jan 2021 8:11pm, 7 Jan 2021 45,772 posts	0 runnerbean They were like as long as my arm. The ends of the wool didn’t get within 2 metres of each other .. it was dramatic
runnerbean Jan 2021 8:12pm, 7 Jan 2021 45,773 posts	0 runnerbean I put £3.70 in my swear box. By Christmas I’ll be able to buy a wool shop and all its stock outright.
HellsBells Jan 2021 8:18pm, 7 Jan 2021 27,535 posts	0 HellsBells When such things are normal again, I vote we have another Fetchie crafty meet but in Beanie’s place of work - we’ll help her knit her hat and laugh together until it hurts.
runnerbean Jan 2021 8:29pm, 7 Jan 2021 45,774 posts	0 runnerbean You’ll all die laughing. But I’ve actually knitted 2 rows now in straight needles although I’m not sure what size they are. This could end up as a trouser leg.
HellsBells Jan 2021 8:33pm, 7 Jan 2021 27,536 posts	0 HellsBells

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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