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Oh god - I haven't read a pattern in ages - can't remember - do they have a guide on it somewhere??? Basically for knitting K1 = knit 1 stitch, P2 = purl 2 stitches K2T = knit 2 together etc ............... Can't answer for crotchet :O((

I've recently had a couple of patterns sent to me, one for knitting and the other crochet. Although I have no idea how to follow the patterns. Any help with this would be fantastic, the pics look good and if I can get the hang of it, it could be fun doing it. Sx

Thanks Anne. I am using the new long haired stuff:)) I have got 70 stitches on and am getting nearly to the end of the first ball. I have got about 4 and a half inches so far. Hubby wants me to be able to turn up several inches, so how many inches do I need to go to before I start to decrease for my head shape please. Anyone know? Also, when I get to the end, do I just thread the wool backwards through the stitches and pull up? Thanks Chrissie x

Nudging for Chrissie who needs help knitting a hat :O)))

I saw a lady wearing a matching hat yesterday. Looks bit like a bobble hat without the bobble

Hi Wendy No - haven't heard of them - I will have a google when I get home tonight lol Yes - cushion covers - I have a pattern would you belive lol - I could start a cottage industry - scarves, blankets, cushion covers etc ............... :O))))

sorry spelt it wrong only 1 l in colinette www.colinette.com

Hi Anne when you get fed up knitting scarves the wool would look great knitted up as a cushion. best wishes wendy ps , do you all know about Collinette yarns they are fantastic. website----Collinette.com i buy stacks of wool from them and they havereally unusual patterns

scarf all done. photos taken modelling it!!!! LOL and e-mailed to auntie in usa and daughter at uni who thinks its a chavs fashion. Wait till she sees it. she will be phoning with an order Gloryer

Chavs ???? - cheek of it LOL If that's the case half of GR are chavs and proud of it lolol

Finally got 3 balls of pink and have almost completed my first scarf. Will take a photo of it as my daughter does not know what I am talking about. Told her on the phome that everybody is wearing them and she said maybe its only the chavs in your area.!!!!! Well I think they are quite smart and she will be jealous when she sees it

Well............................. If I can have the cream one without cig burns I'll stick with that one, it will go nicely with my red hair lol

Maisie - Foxy Lady is classed as an eyelash yarn - there are several different sorts. Shimmer is more silky and luxurious - whereas yours I think is kind of fluffy ??? Julie - if you dare change your mind now lolol - have a multi coloured one next time eh ?? ;O)) Oh and by the way - I NEVER smoke when knitting - all wool is packed safely away !!!

*wonders if she should ask for one with random colours in it instead of the cream with cig burns in it* PMSL

Anne, I would think that Wendy Foxy Lady is very similar to eyelash wool I have just knitted another one last evening they are so lovely and I have had lots of people wanting them. Love Maisie

Lynda lol List is growing by the day - can usually manage one in two days altho I don't knit persistantly - I usually do a bit in between looking on here - and I take it to work and often do half an hour at lunch :O)) I am scouring Ebay for supplies lolol

Anne - how are you managing to keep up with the demand...lol have got a list as long as my arm for orders from girls in work ... can't seem to do one in less that 2 days.... we could start a cottage industry at this pace - would look good on a census wouldn't it..... That wool I am getting from the market is knitting up lovely - really soft and they all love the randome colours in it... Lynda x

Janice - no - I find that Shimmer knits up thicker - it has a longer fringe than Boa :O))

Thanks, Anne, I've used shimmer, just never heard it called that before. The Boa looks thicker on screen - is it? Janice

Janice - it's lovely - and exactly as it sounds - it looks like an eyelash lol Just Google - Wendy Shimmer or Sirdar Boa and have a look :O))