Dizzy Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 If so how about we set up the "Warrington Worldwide Yarnbomber's" .... I'm sure one of you could teach me and I think this is great Should we have a theme or just make it a free for all depending on mood or interest and join it all together or just dot our own small pieces wherever we feel appropriate ?? Suggestion please.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2111518/A-yarn-Olympic-proportions--Mystery-knitter-attaches-50-yard-long-scarf-featuring-woollen-athletes-pier.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I can knit, and I can also crochet. I recently crocheted my grandaughters a hat each. Then I crocheted a rabbit and now crocheting a teddy bear. Next project will be a beautiful doll. Surely not all done by the same person? Must have been very busy fingers if they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Not done any knitting for years and even then it was only to make one of those long Dr Who scarves that were popular at the time. Always have trouble casting on and off but once started can manage to keep going without dropping a stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I can't knit but was an expert in holding my hands 9" apart for my mother to roll out her wool or unpick some ancient garment. Does this still happen? (very?) happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Not much Harry, it's all balls now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Not done any knitting for years and even then it was only to make one of those long Dr Who scarves that were popular at the time. Always have trouble casting on and off but once started can manage to keep going without dropping a stitch. Casting on and off are the easiest parts of knitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Casting on and off are the easiest parts of knitting. I cast off my uncles fishing boat from Cullercoats harbour when I was a youngster and I remember 'nitty Nora the nit nurse' coming to our school when I was in St James's infants. Does that qualify me. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I remember the story of a serial killer going round stabbing people to death with a knitting needle -but the police were on to him -they believed he was working to a pattern!! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I cast off my uncles fishing boat from Cullercoats harbour when I was a youngster and I remember 'nitty Nora the nit nurse' coming to our school when I was in St James's infants. Does that qualify me. :grin: Wrong kind of knitting Algy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm still laughing at Wolfies post about the serial killer Impressed that you can knit though Evils and I knitted a scarf at school in needlework. It was very long and striped but the sides went in and out and it was full of big knots where I tied the different coloured wools. I think my mum threw it away as she was appauled. My mum could knit, crochet and sew, one of my aunts used to knit designer jumpers and can also sew (infact she makes hand made wedding dresses now) and my other aunt sews and knits dogs, teddies and all sorts. Me well I have a sewing machine gathering dust and once made a camouflage tent, a little sleeping bag and some bags for action man and his accessories and that's the best I have ever managed I guess people just don;t learn to knit and sow these days or maybe they are like me and completely useless so give up and never try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Harry's post just reminded me of something...... Did any of you used to knit using wooden cotton reels? My dad used to hammer 4 nails in the top of wooden ones when they were empty and we used to 'knit' long sausage shaped ropes which came out of the hollow centre. I'm not sure what use they were but it was fun watching them grow and kept us quiet for hours. We used to make woolly pompoms too using coloured wool and two cardboard circles with holes in the middle. As you would say Harry.... 'Happy Days' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 yep, done that Dizzy and have been known to cross the needles doing the odd purl. You can get plastic versions of the cotton reel/nails thingy now. doesn't look half as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Harry's post just reminded me of something...... Did any of you used to knit using wooden cotton reels? My dad used to hammer 4 nails in the top of wooden ones when they were empty and we used to 'knit' long sausage shaped ropes which came out of the hollow centre. I'm not sure what use they were but it was fun watching them grow and kept us quiet for hours. We used to make woolly pompoms too using coloured wool and two cardboard circles with holes in the middle. As you would say Harry.... 'Happy Days' French knitting it's called but I don't know why. In my younger days I did a lot of it and much to my momma's annoyance I sometimes went knocking on neighbours' doors asking if they had any left over wool they didn't want. with a little applied skill and care you could make many things with them. Bracelets, necklaces, egg cosies, tea cosies, hot water bottle covers, pot holders, cushion covers, oven gloves etc., etc., the list is endless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 If so how about we set up the "Warrington Worldwide Yarnbomber's" .... I'm sure one of you could teach me and I think this is great Should we have a theme or just make it a free for all depending on mood or interest and join it all together or just dot our own small pieces wherever we feel appropriate ?? Suggestion please.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2111518/A-yarn-Olympic-proportions--Mystery-knitter-attaches-50-yard-long-scarf-featuring-woollen-athletes-pier.html You could always hang them all up throughout the market and call it art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Impressed that you can knit though Evils Not a lot that I cannot turn my hand to, way I was dragged up, encouraged to give anything a try. A dab hand at most things but struggle with decorating wedding cakes, hands a bit too shaky to do the piping right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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