Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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purps Nov 2017 8:41pm, 16 Nov 2017 36,477 posts	0 purps Thanks for the hats comments they were fun to make. So we're these, it's spotty/own clothes day so I made 3 skirts this evening
EvilPixie Nov 2017 10:02am, 17 Nov 2017 12,408 posts	0 EvilPixie OMG! was just looking at how to do a fishermans rib and realised I don't purl properly! This explains why one of you lovely ladies said my purl on gnome's job looking lose!
Cyclops Nov 2017 5:47pm, 17 Nov 2017 3,207 posts	0 Cyclops How do you purl improperly, EP?
EvilPixie Nov 2017 5:54pm, 17 Nov 2017 12,409 posts	0 EvilPixie Put the thread the wrong way!
Meglet Nov 2017 7:01pm, 17 Nov 2017 18,686 posts	0 Meglet I think I picked it up on something where you’d switched from in the round to flat. Are your purls twisted? You’ll find them quite tight to knit into. You can untwist them by knitting into back loop, you should find it’s nearer the tip of the needle than the front (where usually the front ‘leg’ is the leading one) This is where ‘reading’ your knitting is helpful, being able to tell purl from knit, and if it’s mounted the wrong way-I sometimes find this is the case when I’ve tinked or picked up dropped stitches.
Wobbling Nov 2017 7:45pm, 17 Nov 2017 5,692 posts	0 Wobbling I’ve been off work all week with flu. I’ve attempted two crochet projects (pixie slippers and a cushion cover), both have had to be put down coz I’ve either totally messed them up or I’ve found it too tiring. How feeble is that?
purps Nov 2017 8:36pm, 17 Nov 2017 36,483 posts	0 purps It's not feeble at all Wobbling.
Silvershadow Nov 2017 9:48pm, 17 Nov 2017 1,162 posts	0 Silvershadow This is what I was working on last Saturday.
Helegant Nov 2017 10:16pm, 17 Nov 2017 5,279 posts	0 Helegant Brilliant
JEB1974 Nov 2017 10:32pm, 17 Nov 2017 792 posts	0 JEB1974 Will someone please stop me ordering the latest Attic24 pack please. I've currently got a Moorland and a cosy stripe on the go and a Coast pack waiting to turn into a blanket. I really don't need 2 Woodlands to make a king size for our room...

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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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