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« on: September 01, 2006, 10:54:33 pm »
What size do you prefer?
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2006, 10:56:16 pm »
I prefer to go to the shops and buy a jumper instead.
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2006, 11:00:04 pm »
It's just a not-very-subtle dig at the medioricty (??) of some recent posts. oldspice38961.9169212963
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2006, 11:05:05 pm »
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2006, 11:26:58 pm »
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2006, 12:07:55 am »

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It's just a not-very-subtle dig at the medioricty (??) of some recent posts.


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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2006, 12:46:10 am »
Has anyone noticed the price of wool lately? I'm surprised if anyone still knits but I suppose some people still like to knit for babies.
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2006, 10:04:10 am »

I knit, and crochet.


I buy general DK for 99p a ball, although it is getting more difficult to find.


Oh, I prefer 10 or 8 knitting needles, 10 for the ribbing. But for crocheting i have 3.50mm hook. Well, I have about 10 dotted aorund the house and will always find one if I need one.


However, must say the blankets I make are lovely. I made one to look like Thomas the tank for my partners lad.


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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2006, 10:26:20 am »
Salsa I really admire you becasue all these skills are dying arts and they are so valuable. I can only knit in straight lines and in plain or pearl so I'm not much use!
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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2006, 12:00:03 pm »
My girlfriend does tapestry and that sort of thing.  She and and her friends are a tightly knit community.

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« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2006, 01:50:46 pm »

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Salsa I really admire you becasue all these skills are dying arts and they are so valuable. I can only knit in straight lines and in plain or pearl so I'm not much use!


Well you're better than me Oldspice - I can cast on and knit plain but that's it.  I can't do pearl or cast off! 

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« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2006, 02:26:15 pm »

To be honest there isn't much to it other than knitting and pearl. I like Cabling because it feels nice as your doing it, but once you have done it once its just like fancy knitting.


My nan taught me when I was a little girl, and I am glad she did because she hasn't the ability to teach me now and im really glad i know. I have shown my boyfriends daughter aswell, i think she has the chance to be a good knitter.


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« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2006, 11:22:51 pm »
I can cast on, knit plain and pearl, and cast off. That's it. I can't follow a pattern so if you want a scarf or some squares I'm your woman.
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2006, 10:13:53 am »
Me too!
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