My wife knitted me a jumper many years ago in Green wool with build in checks still wear it when its cold. Was in a pub my local with a mate, a lady in company , was buying a drink, at the bar. She turned to me and said{the person who made that jumper loves you I can tell} What a strange thing to say never forgot it, but she was right.
Craft club topic of the month - knitting!
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RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
Well, it's a total of 28 rows. Because you've done 2 rows, and then you do them again 13 times.
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
Ruby - I like the February Lady best.but if I was doing it for me, I'd do the yoke a bit deeper so it didn't make my boobidoos look like zeppelins. That's the joy of top down, being able to modify as you go.
Good idea that. Although actually I've finished the yoke and got onto the lace part now - apparently it really is quick. I'll try it on in a bit and see what I think.
As for easiness rating - the body and sleeves have no shaping at all so it's just the lace, which is dead easy to memorise and see where you are once you've done a few rows. The yoke I found a bit tricky because I couldn't see the increases very well in the garter stitch and made a few mistakes. But technically it's not that different to making mitred garter stitch squares.
There's no reason to be scared of circular needles. (A) because they're dead easy and (B) because on this project you're not using them to knit in the round anyway, you're only using them for the length as you wouldn't be able to fit that many stitches on straight needles. Only the sleeves are in the round, on double-pointed needles (unless you could find a very short circular).
pennimania
still dre and drooling
I really like this pattern too, but am confused by the 'worsted' weight, what is the Uk=equivalent to this? Also she gives the quantity in metres.
How much would that be in grammes please?
How much would that be in grammes please?
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
Worsted is roughly aran weight - that can vary a bit, but in this case is about right. Anything with a stitch count of about 18 stitches per 10cm.
As for wool quantities, I don't think weight is a very reliable guide, because some wools have a lot more length for the weight than others, can be as much as 25%. It's stated on the ball band though, or you can look it up on the internet usually. NB she actually gives the quantity in yards, not metres.
As for wool quantities, I don't think weight is a very reliable guide, because some wools have a lot more length for the weight than others, can be as much as 25%. It's stated on the ball band though, or you can look it up on the internet usually. NB she actually gives the quantity in yards, not metres.
pennimania
still dre and drooling
Thanks for that Ruby
Mrs Magpie
On a bit of break...
Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
Can someone please explain to me what yoke is in knitting terms?
Is it a type of stitch? A style of knitting?
I've tried looking it up online, but can't seem to find any simple, one sentance explanations!
Also - does anyone by any chance have a copy of a pattern for that February lady's sweater?
I did manage to find a pattern online, but it's too vague for me. I need realllly specific step by step instructions.
This will be the first sweater/cardigan i've ever knitted and i'm slightly petrified
Is it a type of stitch? A style of knitting?
I've tried looking it up online, but can't seem to find any simple, one sentance explanations!
Also - does anyone by any chance have a copy of a pattern for that February lady's sweater?
I did manage to find a pattern online, but it's too vague for me. I need realllly specific step by step instructions.
This will be the first sweater/cardigan i've ever knitted and i'm slightly petrified
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
A yoke is part of a garment - it's a continuous piece that sits round the neck and shoulders. Not all jumpers have them. If you look at the picture of the Feb Lady cardigan it's the bit at the top before the lacy stuff starts. That's a square yoke but often they're round like this one http://ysolda.com/store/sweaters/coraline/
The pattern for the February Lady cardigan is here as I posted earlier: http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
Actual pdf is here: http://www.flintknits.com/patterns/ladysweater.pdf
That is the pattern - that's the website of the knitter who wrote it, there isn't another pattern. I agree it is quite basic but it does have all the info you need (other than that you may have to look up abbreviations and techniques like picking up stitches, but you do with any pattern). I'd strongly suggest to anyone that wants to knit it and has questions/needs tech support that they join Ravelry, because there are two knitalongs on there with attached forums, and heaps of information on them.
The pattern for the February Lady cardigan is here as I posted earlier: http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
Actual pdf is here: http://www.flintknits.com/patterns/ladysweater.pdf
That is the pattern - that's the website of the knitter who wrote it, there isn't another pattern. I agree it is quite basic but it does have all the info you need (other than that you may have to look up abbreviations and techniques like picking up stitches, but you do with any pattern). I'd strongly suggest to anyone that wants to knit it and has questions/needs tech support that they join Ravelry, because there are two knitalongs on there with attached forums, and heaps of information on them.
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wobbly
sort of like this, where people share info about their knitting and chat and share patterns and advice and piccys, but knitalongs are usually on a theme of one pattern, or a single designer or type of item
Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
thanks, that's really really helpful
off to join ravelry now!
off to join ravelry now!
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
In this case, I mean that there are two knitalongs for this particular pattern (one which started when it came out, and a new one for people knitting it now, but I found everything I needed on the old one). You can find them in the Groups section.
I've printed out the blimmin pattern now! But it will sit and wait until I've finished blanket, gloves, scarf and booties
Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
I'd really like to come to craft club, have never been before but am now utterly obsessed with knitting (although still very much a beginner!)
I can't do this Sunday coming though. Is there any chance whatsoever that it could be the following Sunday - 15th March?
Or could there just be another one some time soon? I have the feeling i'm going to need help with this feb cardi....
I can't do this Sunday coming though. Is there any chance whatsoever that it could be the following Sunday - 15th March?
Or could there just be another one some time soon? I have the feeling i'm going to need help with this feb cardi....
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
I can't believe you've never seen that eme! Would love to come on Sunday (or whenever).
eme
turn a frown upside down!
You're welcome to come along to a craft club Hellsbells... however, I'm not shifting the date at mine cos I can't do the 15th 
Feel free to arrange another one sharpish; we've been a bit slack at keeping up the momentum this year [maybe the Feb Lady Cardi will be the motivation]
Feel free to arrange another one sharpish; we've been a bit slack at keeping up the momentum this year [maybe the Feb Lady Cardi will be the motivation]
eme
turn a frown upside down!
I know! And I just happen to have some worsted weight wool in a bag downstairs... woot!
Be good to see you; say anytime from 2? Need to boot people out at 6 though
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RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
I have yes, which is reaally quick for me as it usually takes me 3 months to knit anything substantial. I blocked it and made it too long though, so I'm reblocking it at the mo... may have to take a bit off the bottom if that doesn't help, but at least I'm doing it from the right end this time!
I'm a bit horrified at what I've started here...
I'm a bit horrified at what I've started here...
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
What wool? And I was about to give you a hard time about starting other things before you've finished your Magnolia jumper, but I see you have now?
Will you bring it along so we can see it?
I might if you are all very good
