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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 17, 2007 13:45:29 GMT 1
When I were a young lad I could do knitting and embroidery.
My Dad was brilliant at knitting.
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 17, 2007 13:55:53 GMT 1
When I were a young lad I could do knitting and embroidery. My Dad was brilliant at knitting. I don't think I've got the patience for knitting or embroidery. I've always fancied having a go at tatting - but would almost certainly find that frustratingly slow too. |
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Post by drbill on Oct 17, 2007 23:20:08 GMT 1
I used to do crochet. I made some fun soft toys for the children. Not done it for years now - not sure I could remember how
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 18, 2007 7:45:48 GMT 1
Lace making was a traditional craft in Bedfordshire once upon a time and quite a few of my ancestors were engaged in the trade. My Aunt has all the beautiful equipment and has done it for years. I have lots of her home made tablecloths etc but they are too fine to use everyday. I am really hoping she gives me all the bobbins and things some time as her only son, my cousin John, is very unlikely to want it ( and anyway he got my Grandad's complete Meccano kit - humph). The lace making kit is a thing of beauty in its own right - beaded bobbins and the like.
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 18, 2007 7:47:45 GMT 1
Tatting needles and shuttles can be similarly beautiful. I had a friend do it when I was in Southampton
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Post by drbill on Oct 19, 2007 12:05:30 GMT 1
[/IMG] [/quote] Oh NOW I get it! |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jan 31, 2008 20:42:37 GMT 1
my lad knits..but only for sommat to do when he's bored... it's a bit of a shock when I wander past his bedroom and there he is, sitting on his bed a 6 foot something hippie...knitting.... :  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 7, 2008 16:28:35 GMT 1
it's just a scarf thing...he says it isn't anything specific...just knitting. I'm just jealous because I can't knit ;D (yet)
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 7, 2008 23:02:11 GMT 1
aaaahhhhh...clear as mud ;D
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Post by Sweetleaf on Feb 7, 2008 23:10:38 GMT 1
I can knit fishing nets. The pattern always says it was meant to be something else though. : ;D |
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Post by goth on Feb 16, 2008 10:56:20 GMT 1
I haven't the patience to knit, although I admire those who have ~ it's just not quick enough for me  I'm a crochet girl myself |
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Post by goth on Feb 19, 2008 10:49:25 GMT 1
Show off!  My neighbour had a knitting machine and she used to make lots of jumpers for the children when they were small. I would love to have one, but I just haven't got the room at the moment  |
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 19, 2008 10:51:14 GMT 1
Show off! My neighbour had a knitting machine and she used to make lots of jumpers for the children when they were small. I would love to have one, but I just haven't got the room at the moment Plenty of room in that massive kitchen! |
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Post by goth on Feb 19, 2008 10:59:36 GMT 1
Show off! My neighbour had a knitting machine and she used to make lots of jumpers for the children when they were small. I would love to have one, but I just haven't got the room at the moment Plenty of room in that massive kitchen! Can you imagine the fun my cat would have with it? LOL ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 17, 2008 22:52:49 GMT 1
No The witch I just leave a long bit on the new and old thread and work it in on the next row or two then cut off the ends that way you dont have unsightly knots.  |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 17, 2008 22:55:07 GMT 1
Im fancying knitting as well Ill have to ask who wants something or I might just do somethng for myself!! or Teddy!! now I wonder if he would leave it on !! I dont think so he will try to rub it off all along the floor probably.  |
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Post by elsie on Nov 18, 2008 19:35:16 GMT 1
I can only knit small items and toys - I haven't the patience to knit jumpers and things! Last year I knitted Lily a topsy turvy dolly which she loves In the knitting booklet there was a Nativity scene- my DIL saw it and asked me to knit it for Lily and Tolly. I have knitted most of the bits and pieces - it is taking ages - but when I read through the pattern it is on a bout 'blocking' and things like that  I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew- if I do get stuck would someone help me please?  |
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Post by debbiem on Nov 18, 2008 21:16:36 GMT 1
WOW elsie - I wish I could help but I'm sure you're a much better knitter than me, and I haven't done any for years. Good luck though if you decide to do it, it looks amazing! The other good knitters on here are bound to be able to help. |
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Post by elsie on Nov 19, 2008 20:24:11 GMT 1
Thankyou The witch ;D I am not a very good knitter Mrs.Beige - that's why I only knit small things  |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 20, 2008 15:52:53 GMT 1
No The witch I just leave a long bit on the new and old thread and work it in on the next row or two then cut off the ends that way you dont have unsightly knots. Do you mean as you work up the knitting Maggy rather than work the ends into just one row? It depends on the pattern The witch I work by ear you might say!! if the wool is thick! probably a couple of row,s its hard to say when you havent done it for a bit! but thats the general idea just so it stays put! but it does look a lot neater if you can. |
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