I reckon you can never have too much wool either
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| 251 | I have 12 60 L bins of wool and just looking at i might have to get another one soon. Hubby is getting a man shed built which means all the tool kits etc can be cleared out of the garage and i can move my stash in there - at the moment it is threating to take over our office. I have also been told in no uncertain terms that I am not allowed to start storing my wool in his shed - it is strictly for tractors only! LIKE.. 8_is_enough - 2013-01-19 09:22:00 |
| 252 | Wow I can't wait to tell my husband how much stash everyone has - he thinks I have way too much, but it's nothing compared to some of you lol. Edited by maible at 10:46 am, Sat 19 Jan maible - 2013-01-19 10:46:00 |
| 253 | maible I thought I had a lot of stash but after seeing/hearing what some of these ladies have, I need to increase it - lol. I also cross-stitch and am just getting in to card making as well. I am not looking forward to earthquake repairs - well mine is basically rooms being painted and floor tiles to be replaced. I know it has to be done but I'm not looking forward to packing everything up etc. I am going to ring them next week and see if there is any way they can pay me out. I am just over the threshhold for pay out. The second beanie: http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/250399153.jpg pats3 - 2013-01-19 12:01:00 |
| 254 | i love those beanies pats. How much do you sell them for, I might make some. I have spare bits of sock wool. armin59 - 2013-01-19 14:22:00 |
| 255 | I don't sell them armin. The pattern is very easy. I'll type it out later and put it up here if you like. I don't think I will be breaking any copyright rules in case someone jumps on me - lol, as the pattern is on a plain piece of paper and nothing else on it ! Edited by pats3 at 2:26 pm, Sat 19 Jan pats3 - 2013-01-19 14:26:00 |
| 256 | Here is the beanie pattern armin: “Baby Beanie” 0-9, 9-18, 18-24 Months Required Cast on 92(101, 110) sts. Divide as evenly as possible over three needles. Shape Crown Sizes 2 & 3 Only Size 3 Only Row 20: Knit ALL sizes Knit 6 rows round (I didn’t do this) To finish, [K2 tog] 5 times Leaving 15 cms, cut off yarn and thread through remaining stitches, pull up and secure, sewing in thread tail to the inside, trim. This pattern can also be knitted on a pair of straight needles. If so, then every even row becomes a purl row. Join seam to finish, reversing seam for self turning brim. pats3 - 2013-01-19 17:15:00 |
| 257 | Love the colours in that beanie pats. Our repairs are mainly painting and a bit of floor work too, plus repairing interior and exterior cracks. We would have liked to be paid out too, but I don't think they're doing that any longer. It will be a hassle but at least it will be done finally. And then.... back on to the battle re concrete block boundary fences *sigh*. maible - 2013-01-19 19:52:00 |
| 258 | Don't tell campbellmum, but I have my eye on several batches of wool she has in her stash. Surely she won't miss several balls of each colour in amongst all that will she???? But she has kindly offered to help me sort the stuff after we move so she can find my stash of knitting patterns - haven't seen them for over two years so will be great to be able to get at them again. mervarnesen - 2013-01-19 20:50:00 |
| 259 | This is my finished Braid-edged Cap from ravelry whiskey13 - 2013-01-19 21:21:00 |
| 260 | oooo that looks lovely whiskey13! I've saved the ravelry cap pattern to my library on there and hope to get one or two knitted up too :-) Can see my older girls wanting them as well. ixcelm8 - 2013-01-19 21:26:00 |
| 261 | Love the cap whiskey. Hope you enjoyed your cabbage. I agree, it made the perfect model. *Runs off to get pattern from Ravelry* Will be interested in any responses you get ixcelm8. I don't know of any groups. Is there a particular pattern they like? pats3 - 2013-01-19 21:52:00 |
| 262 | Just thinking about that pats3....Actually night time is the worst time (while you are sleeping). You loose alot of heat via the head, so even a light 4ply style cap would be good. ixcelm8 - 2013-01-19 22:01:00 |
| 263 | Thanks guys. My friend is going throu chemo at the moment and she doesn't wanna wear a hat/cap as it will itch her head. I could ask her to try my cap on and ask her if it would be better in a cotton yarn (not wool) and then maybe she could ring the place where she got her wig made. See if they may have a need for the caps. Worth asking maybe? whiskey13 - 2013-01-19 22:02:00 |
| 264 | How's everyone's weekend going? Looks like rain here today so good excuse to stay inside and knit. I have finally finished one sock! The best part - it actually fits my foot! I shall finish the mate in due course. My finished tops: http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/250503711.jpg http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/250503689.jpg both are for 18mth old grand-daughter and cooler weather. nzmu - 2013-01-20 08:07:00 |
| 265 | They are lovely nzmu. whiskey13 - 2013-01-20 08:24:00 |
| 266 | Morning everyone... Ohh what lovely knitting there is here. I love all of it. Ill take a photo of wilf later with an update. Decided to check the mailbox last night to see if there was any junk mail and the posty had been late. There was my last pattern book and ball of wool from Deramores. So it was all here in a week. So this morning I will put the new book in the folder, I want to get some form of order in them. Have a good day all popeye333 - 2013-01-20 08:52:00 |
| 267 | ixcelm8 wrote:
I knit chemo caps - found these patterns to be awesome and easily adjustable for sizing and ply Edited by thecritic at 9:49 am, Sun 20 Jan thecritic - 2013-01-20 09:47:00 |
| 268 | Thanks "critic" for the website and pointers. Love the caps patterns, especially "Ribbon of Hope" and Number 24 with the fern or tree pattern. Edited by ixcelm8 at 12:21 pm, Sun 20 Jan ixcelm8 - 2013-01-20 12:20:00 |
| 269 | I knit the fish and chip singlets and beanies for the beanies for babies. They have a thread in here somewhere and they 're on Facebook. whiskey13 - 2013-01-20 14:41:00 |
| 270 | Young Wilfs progress. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/249938836.jpg http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/250697126.jpg http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/250697187.jpg You will notice he has a thumb missing. Thats cos I sewed the arm on facing the wrong way lol... So have taken it off and will add one later today. His hands and arms alone are 10 pieces each popeye333 - 2013-01-21 12:22:00 |
| 271 | Wow, he's looking good popeye - lovely to see it all coming together :) maible - 2013-01-21 12:32:00 |
| 272 | Thanks Maible.. He is now 20 pieces in., I think I counted there was 72. so alot more detail to come yet. popeye333 - 2013-01-21 12:43:00 |
| 273 | http://www.deramores.com/cardigan-and-waistcoat-in-james-c-b Started the cardi last night while mrwhiskey was watching cricket. Edited by whiskey13 at 1:25 pm, Mon 21 Jan whiskey13 - 2013-01-21 13:24:00 |
| 274 | Thats a nice pattern Whiskey, I love the collar. Nice and tiny too lol popeye333 - 2013-01-21 13:29:00 |
| 275 | popeye - he is lovely! and Whiskey I love that cardi, nice pattern. nzmu - 2013-01-21 19:34:00 |
| 276 | popeye333 wrote: Gorgeous cardigan whiskey. No knitting here today. My friend and I took dogs down to the river for a swim; came back, read the paper, fluffed around on the computer and the day just went !! pats3 - 2013-01-21 19:54:00 |
| 277 | Morning All I recounted lol its 78 pieces. But some are tiny like the 10 shells have two parts to each. Im excited about seeing him finished too lol Gotta spend some time in the garden today, I hate gardening, but needs amust lol Have a good day all popeye333 - 2013-01-22 08:36:00 |
| 278 | I just want to say, I have held out commenting in this thread, as I knew it would be my downfall, but on Friday, it all got to much for me, and I placed another order with Deramores, I have been so strong up until I started reading this thread - and I had to buy the lastest colour in touch yarns from Brendamyl - and yesterday I got grabbed kicking and screaming into the Wool Company at Utiku, and forced to buy some wool, before I could leave. You ladies are to blame, for talking about all the delicious yarn that is around. richard92 - 2013-01-22 11:22:00 |
| 279 | Forced at gunpoint were you Elizabeth? Just as well you weren't held hostage there! What did you buy at Utiku? kuaka - 2013-01-22 11:29:00 |
| 280 | Yes Carol, it was a terrible experience lol. I bought some sky blue corriedale to knit the free hooded jacket pattern that Deramores gave out last week. I haven't tried their corriedale before, but it feels softer than the perendale was. I was actually quite disciplined, I walked in bought the wool and then walked out, without looking at the beautiful 4ply merino, usually I can't resist looking, and as soon as I look I buy, so I was actually quite proud of myself. It would have been lovely to stay in there too, they had the air con going and it was beautiful and cool. I had husband and 2 grandkids waiting out in the blistering heat, so that hurried me up too. richard92 - 2013-01-22 12:04:00 |
| 281 | Ohhh dear, mrs R, not good at all. But Hey youw ere strong at utiku so need to be congratulated. And here was me thinking a few years ago, I wonder how long it will be before we dont have to leave home to get everything we need to buy. Like food Wool, clothing etc. Theres not much need to venture out the doors in there. popeye333 - 2013-01-22 12:11:00 |
| 282 | richard92 wrote:
Ha, ha, ha - too funny. Now, I am going to go and see if I can find a site for the Wool Company at Utiku and if I buy anything, it will be YOUR fault - LOL, LOL. Still at my friend's place in the country (Loburn). Beautiful day here. Going home tomorrow and have next week off work as well. Hope to get more knitting and cross-stitch done and tidy my craft room / office which I have been procrastinating over for 12 months !!! Edited by pats3 at 12:26 pm, Tue 22 Jan pats3 - 2013-01-22 12:25:00 |
| 283 | The website you are wanting pats3 is the wool company (as all one word) followed by dot co dot nz. I get my posts removed if I put links, and get a growling from trade me, so hope you can work it out. Their merino is beautiful, and very reasonably priced. - Have any of you looked at Garn Studio? They have some nice patterns on there. I have a cupboard full of folio boxes, which are full of patterns, - pattern books, leaflets, downloaded free ones, - ones I have bought off the net. Similar addiction to my wool one. richard92 - 2013-01-22 15:45:00 |
| 284 | Gosh, Im going to find an excuse to drive down to Utiku. And to think years ago I used to live in Ohakune and at least once a week go to Taihape, and I didnt know that wool shop was close by. I see it on the internet, but nothing like seeing the real thing, ay? thyme49 - 2013-01-22 17:17:00 |
| 285 | Would you ladies PLEASE stop telling me about all these wonderful yarn and pattern places - my head is spinning and my computer is overheating! I have NO willpower when it comes to this......BTW I'm still drumming the table with my fingers and I think I'm up to about 66,778,345....the suspense is killing me, I keep checking the doorstep!! Ordered Thursday (Deramores) and it was on its way then too, can't be too far away....hurry up, hurry up!!!! nannymaid - 2013-01-22 18:52:00 |
| 286 | nannymaid wrote:
Hi my name is nzmu and I am a knit-aholic..... sorry nannymaid - I'm no help. I have to restrain myself and that's no easy task. Loving this thread though, keep the ideas coming. Has anyone here knitted with the Opals acrylic or Windsor wool (as seen on tm)? Comments, thoughts??? nzmu - 2013-01-22 19:51:00 |
| 287 | My polystyrene head came today. Yay, now I get to make knit my brain. armin59 - 2013-01-22 19:57:00 |
| 288 | armin is that a hat that looks like a brain?? I saw that not long ago, it gave me the creeps!! Sorry! looks like interesting knitting tho. thyme49 - 2013-01-22 20:05:00 |
| 289 | What a wonderful thread this has become.I posted on page 1or2 but have been away from my computer. jord37 - 2013-01-22 20:15:00 |
| 290 | nzmu wrote:
Hi, my name is Carol (also referred to as "shortstuff", "the short fat one" and many other terms of endearment such as "sawn off penguin") and I'm a woolaholic too. I'm not looking for a cure, I'm looking for more hours in the day to knit/crochet and more space in the spare bedroom to store my stash. kuaka - 2013-01-22 20:26:00 |
| 291 | jord37 wrote:
My arms, hands and fingers are sore, but sadly not from using wool, but sandpaper and paintbrush. Oh, but the house is starting to look good, seeing as we've been here 6 years next weekend and it needed redecorating when we bought it. We've made a start, but still quite a long way to go. kuaka - 2013-01-22 20:28:00 |
| 292 | "sawn off penguin" oh my - I have never heard that one before! That just cracked me up! nzmu - 2013-01-22 22:03:00 |
| 293 | nzmu wrote:
Always used to make me chuckle too, but I haven't been called that for a while. It's better than some things I get called (especially when "he" is looking for something and is blaming me for losing it) kuaka - 2013-01-22 23:30:00 |
| 294 | kuaka wrote:
'funny' how they do that lol. jord37 - Patternfish is too easy lol. Edited by nzmu at 6:04 am, Wed 23 Jan nzmu - 2013-01-23 06:03:00 |
| 295 | Hey, sawn off penguin it's ducks disease here. Where do you live? I might come and have a knitin with you. armin59 - 2013-01-23 06:45:00 |
| 296 | armin59 wrote:
Hi ducks disease (I get that sometimes too!) I'm at the top end of the other island, but you never know, one day you might be up this way. We have a stitch and bitch at one of the local cafes on a Wednesday morning roughly 11 to 12ish. kuaka - 2013-01-23 06:48:00 |
| 297 | Is this a little like the rabbit thread..not to keen on newbies dropping a line. I posted back on page four and got no response. 8_is_enough - 2013-01-23 07:58:00 |
| 298 | 8_is_enough wrote:
Anyone and everyone is welcome :-) sorry I was too wrapped up in the new craft room and didn't notice your post regarding woolrae - there are no listings at the moment so I can't really comment. thecritic - 2013-01-23 08:45:00 |
| 299 | 8_is_enough wrote:
Not at all 8_is_enough. Everybody welcome - the more the merrier. Not every post gets a response. We're all knitters, so we're a friendly bunch, lol. I had a look at the member you mentioned. I noted that she sells mainly Ashford products and I can get any of their products either here in Christchurch or an hour away in Ashburton. Please join in the thread whenever you like. By the way - probably a silly question but I note you breed a particular type of rabbit. I don't know the first things about rabbits, but are you able to spin/knit their fur? pats3 - 2013-01-23 08:45:00 |
| 300 | Morning everyone, including 8_is_enough. Possible you got misssed due to excitement of parcels arriving etc. but Welcome Im the shortest in my family and shrinking.. but now 5' 6". I dont get called shorty. My stepfather always called me popeye, due to having good eyesight to find tiny things he had dropped and that I dont like spinach etc, and MrP calls me Jack. Lol I got the shorts and pocket finished yesterday along with the little vest thing and started on the big sailor collar that Wilf has. Have a good day all popeye333 - 2013-01-23 08:57:00 |
