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4:15 pm
November 6, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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Are there any fellow knitters out there, if so what are you knitting at the moment.

BREN XX

12:26 am
November 7, 2009


grisabella

UK

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posts 4

Hey Bren,


I am a knitter well a noob knitter i started about 2 months ago lol b4 it was when i was in primary school.. so i am a bit out of practise but am trying to make sure all my closes ppl get a hand knitted present from me this yr :) ..


i been knitting scaffs and mittens

BexnnWhat you see is what you get O.o

8:56 am
November 7, 2009


uneasyjune

kent

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posts 26

Yes I am a knitter but at the moment I am concentrating on making cards

11:46 am
November 9, 2009


shusky

Birmingham, England

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I'm also a knitter. Havn't done any for a long time though. Apart from a large number of different sized needles I also own 2 knitting machines. The grandchildren don't wear knitted garments which is a big shame. There was never enough time to do anything but knit when my daughter and son were growing up!!

It does seem that a lot of crafters try their hand at several different crafts. I also cross stitch. Have tried but never mastered crocheting and tatting and have dabbled with lace making.

12:28 pm
November 9, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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posts 311

I also have knitting machines, but only use the electronic one now with the garter carriage as arthritis stops me from bending over the knitting bed, as you say Shusky, us crafters try our hand at most things, I am keeping my fingers crossed that the family have taken the hint for Christmas, that I would love some lace making bobbins, as it is one craft I haven't yet tried.

BREN XX

11:04 am
November 17, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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posts 311

Post edited 11:11 am – November 17, 2009 by craftybren


My lastest project, fingerless gloves, I am doing them in different colours for my craft stall.

BREN XX

11:36 pm
November 17, 2009


Cazzy

Wiltshire England

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posts 82

I have a knitting machine and garter carriage but I haven't used it for about 11 years, it is sat here taking up room, but I am loathed to part with it. I have carpal tunnel type problems so I would have to use the garter carriage, I should use it or lose it really.


Love your gloves Bren, they are so delicate.

11:35 am
November 18, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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posts 311

Thanks Cazzy.

 I to have an electronic knitting machine and garter carriage, but don't use it as much as I ought to now, I can't bend over it like I used to because of the arthritis in the top of my spine, so I hand knit a lot now.

But my passion at the mo is machine embroidery. I have two embroidery machines both are brother as are my knitting machines.

BREN XX

11:35 pm
November 18, 2009


Cazzy

Wiltshire England

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posts 82

I have always yearned after an embroidery machine but they are so big and I am not sure I would get good use from it. You are right the young ones don't wan't to wear knitted items unless they buy them. I cannot hand knit it has hurt my hands for years but I used to crochet everything instead.

Don't do it know, just don't seem to have the time. My garter carraige knits on its own, does yours? I keep thinking I should set it off and knit something, but I can't even get to the machine as there is too much stuff on the floor in front of it and tons of stuff on top of it, should get rid and put in shelfs for my stash.

11:20 am
November 19, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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Cazzy I used to have a small embroidery machine (by Brother) don't know if they still do the small ones but it was lightweight so I could carry it to workshops. It was then only £300 have a look around they may still do them.

Yes my garter carriage goes on it's own, so I set it off then just do squares or oblongs then cut and sew on the overlocker, hey presto no bending over the machine for hours.

Wish I could crochet properly, I can do squares in triples, but back and forth I get confused, you are so lucky to be able to do it, and it doesn't cripple the fingers so much as knitting.


BREN XX

6:24 pm
November 19, 2009


Cazzy

Wiltshire England

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posts 82

That is what I need, an overlocker, then I wouldn't need to do any shaping!

4:23 pm
November 27, 2009


poison ivy

N.E England

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posts 24

I love a good knitting session when i'm in the mood, unfortunately i haven't done any for a while still halfway through a blanket i started at the beginning of the year lol

i did however enjoy making these:  http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee54/reggyp_01/imag0257.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee54/reggyp_01/IMAG0258.jpg

Hmmm what can i make next ???

5:28 pm
November 27, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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posts 311

Oh Ang they are so cute, I know what you mean about some things taking forever. Sometimes your heart just isn't in it.

BREN XX

5:41 pm
November 27, 2009


poison ivy

N.E England

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posts 24

Especially when you keep getting put off and making loads of mistakes, i'm very good at that Yell

Hmmm what can i make next ???

3:04 pm
December 5, 2009


Buttonnobb

Lincolnshire

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posts 18

Hi All,

     Another Knit-wit here, I'm in the process of knitting a bolero with the Funky-Fur wool….. will let you know how I get on.

Keep warm & well,


Tracey xXx

3:19 pm
December 5, 2009


craftybren

Somerset

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posts 311

Hello Tracey, be nice to see your finished bolero.

BREN XX

12:18 am
January 4, 2010


Buttonnobb

Lincolnshire

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posts 18

Hi Bren,

Well, managed the back, left front and just started the right front, things keep getting in the way of my knitting…. cooking, cleaning, card-making, jewellery making, coming on here lol I really must get it finished……

Will give you all an update soon lol

Keep well & warm

Hugs,

Tracey x

12:46 am
February 28, 2010


fairy454

West Yorkshire,England

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posts 13

Post edited 12:50 am – February 28, 2010 by fairy454


I like knitting but have wanted to learn to crochet for ages.I started small LOL.Loads of Tutorials here http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/


10:48 pm
March 3, 2010


JennyJ

Norfolk

Member

posts 4

Hi


I'm another knitter here.  Well I say knitter my mum taught me to knit when I was younger and then I'd not done it for quite a few years and decided to have a go a few years ago.  I'm in the process of knitting a jumper for my husband at the moment.  Don't have a knitting machine or anything just little old me.


Jenny x

9:10 am
March 4, 2010


craftybren

Somerset

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You will have to show us the results when you are done.

I have an electronic machine with all the gadgets but much prefer to just sirt and hand knit, how silly is that.

BREN XX


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