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Elsie Too
Elsie Too
Aug 2022
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Christmas tree decorations:


Big knit (based on Padme’d battle wrap):
DocM
DocM
Aug 2022
5:33pm, 6 Aug 2022
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DocM
Love the ickle jumpers
Elsie Too
Elsie Too
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So do I Doc. I’ve not got the right size needles but I’ve had a try with bigger ones and they are really tricky to start (start at the neck, in the round, with 26 stitches)
Elsie Too
Elsie Too
Aug 2022
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I’m looking at the wool I would need for the wrap and I think it’s going to be way too expensive to contemplate.

I guess I need to learn more about different wools. It says to use 100% merino wool in Aran weight.
HellsBells
HellsBells
Aug 2022
6:27pm, 6 Aug 2022
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You can use any Aran weight yarn, though some fibres would be a better choice than others. I wouldn’t use cotton as it would be way too heavy, alpaca would be very drapey and very, very warm. I’d probably look at something like Drops Alaska woolwarehouse.co.uk

At £3.60 per 100g it would be cheaper than a merino.
Elsie Too
Elsie Too
Aug 2022
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Thanks HB, that would definitely make it much more affordable.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Aug 2022
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I'd use a washable wool/acrylic mix, but I'm a bit of a heathen.
Gus
Gus
Aug 2022
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Gus
What is this star wars knit book?
Gus
Gus
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Gus
Ok just searched for it and my local library has a copy so will check it out
Elsie Too
Elsie Too
Aug 2022
3:51pm, 8 Aug 2022
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Elsie Too
Knitting the galaxy by Tanis Gray

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