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Post by JoP on Jan 16, 2021 7:43:06 GMT
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Post by sueg on Jan 16, 2021 9:31:35 GMT
I am taking a Zoom class through my knit shop based on the Building Blocks book. You create one block a month with a different pattern, and at the end of the year you have 12 blocks they teach you how to stitch together. After taking the January installment and finishing the first block, I've decided to make two blocks per month for a bigger blanket, with 24 blocks I'll probably set it up as a 4X6 block blanket. I decided on using five colors, I'll use all colors four times except the white, which I'll use eight times. During the zoom call, they had us share our colors, and everyone was pretty much doing one or two color blankets and then when I shared my colors there was an audible kind of shocked gasp from the rest of the group. Oh well - I love my colors! The knit shop recommended using Hikoo simpliworsted yarn. My first block (unblocked) is about 13 inches square.  Julie - I think that is going to look great when you're done. Montannie - I am so sorry about your kitty. |
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Post by gar on Jan 16, 2021 9:45:06 GMT
Has anyone made rugs before? Latch hook or punch needle or whatever other techniques there are? I'm having trouble finding what I want for our bedroom and was awake in the night thinking maybe I could make one...maybe?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2021 9:48:14 GMT
Montannie I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty 
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Post by wellway on Jan 16, 2021 9:55:27 GMT
Montannie (hugs) I'm sorry to read about your cat.
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Post by wellway on Jan 16, 2021 10:00:01 GMT
Has anyone made rugs before? Latch hook or punch needle or whatever other techniques there are? I'm having trouble finding what I want for our bedroom and was awake in the night thinking maybe I could make one...maybe? Well, "made" would suggest I actually finished it but I did try my hand at a sunflower rug to have under my feet while I crafted. It's about half done and years old. I'm not sure how big you can go with kit versions. How big were you thinking? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2021 10:09:29 GMT
Montannie I am so sorry about your cat. What a long life. How wonderful. Hugs to you! gar I learned to make them out of old sheets or fabric and crocheting them. They turn out beautiful. A friend of mine makes them a lot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LplH9GpxBQ
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Post by gar on Jan 16, 2021 10:15:57 GMT
wellway - sounds like me...great at starting things, not always great at finishing them  I'm not sure on size, maybe 4 ft x 5ft very approx? It's to go next to the bed. @patter - thank you for the link...going to have a look now  ETA - that looks fun and grows fast!
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Post by gillyp on Jan 16, 2021 10:56:23 GMT
Has anyone made rugs before? Latch hook or punch needle or whatever other techniques there are? I'm having trouble finding what I want for our bedroom and was awake in the night thinking maybe I could make one...maybe? Do you remember when Readicut Rugs were all the rage? You are probably too young! They were too expensive for me but I always fancied making one. I've just looked and they are still going and have yarn and needlework things too! www.readicut.co.uk/rugs.htmlMy grandmother made rag rugs and I've always hankered after doing one of those. |
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Post by gar on Jan 16, 2021 11:02:17 GMT
gillyp - I don't remember them no, but probably not because I'm too young I will have a little peruse, thank you  ETA - wow, some of those are expensive! They do have some fun designs though!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2021 11:23:31 GMT
wellway - sounds like me...great at starting things, not always great at finishing them I'm not sure on size, maybe 4 ft x 5ft very approx? It's to go next to the bed. @patter - thank you for the link...going to have a look now ETA - that looks fun and grows fast! Yes, my friend that makes them makes them super fast.  |
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Post by JoP on Jan 16, 2021 13:03:11 GMT
Has anyone made rugs before? Latch hook or punch needle or whatever other techniques there are? I'm having trouble finding what I want for our bedroom and was awake in the night thinking maybe I could make one...maybe? Do you remember when Readicut Rugs were all the rage? You are probably too young! They were too expensive for me but I always fancied making one. I've just looked and they are still going and have yarn and needlework things too! www.readicut.co.uk/rugs.htmlMy grandmother made rag rugs and I've always hankered after doing one of those. I remember Readicut rugs and like you, they were too expensive For me |
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Post by sueg on Jan 17, 2021 10:35:54 GMT
Another pair of socks finished. This pair only took me 9 days!  |
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Post by gar on Jan 17, 2021 10:39:11 GMT
They're lovely sueg  What's next? |
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Post by sueg on Jan 17, 2021 10:52:28 GMT
They're lovely sueg What's next? I cast on another pair of socks as soon as I finished these, as it was late afternoon and I don’t have to think much about socks. i have two jumpers planned to start soon - I just need to decide which one to start first, and get everything I need sorted. |
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Post by gar on Jan 17, 2021 11:04:14 GMT
They're lovely sueg What's next? I cast on another pair of socks as soon as I finished these, as it was late afternoon and I don’t have to think much about socks. i have two jumpers planned to start soon - I just need to decide which one to start first, and get everything I need sorted. Exciting! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 18, 2021 15:38:52 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh!
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Post by gar on Jan 18, 2021 15:42:02 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh!  I did the same with my socks  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 18, 2021 16:46:09 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh! I did the same with my socks Ugh! It sucks doesn't it. I'm really struggling with the counting in the snowflake section. |
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Post by gar on Jan 18, 2021 17:12:21 GMT
I did the same with my socks  Ugh! It sucks doesn't it. I'm really struggling with the counting in the snowflake section. It does. I am just finding it hard to concentrate on anything frankly at the moment! Hey ho What you're doing is much more complex than my project! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2021 17:20:30 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh! Oh no. That is SO frustrating. That's why I stick with easy stuff now. No sense in turning my fun time into a time of frustration. |
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Post by gillyp on Jan 18, 2021 17:25:17 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh! That’s such a shame! I’ve been enjoying seeing them on Facebook and hoped yours was coming along. You will crack it after a little break. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 18, 2021 17:31:55 GMT
My Christmas blanket is in the naughty corner. I've had to rip back the same row twice now. Ugh! Oh no. That is SO frustrating. That's why I stick with easy stuff now. No sense in turning my fun time into a time of frustration. It's just I can't count apparently! Lol! |
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Post by gillyp on Jan 18, 2021 17:43:02 GMT
Oh no. That is SO frustrating. That's why I stick with easy stuff now. No sense in turning my fun time into a time of frustration. It's just I can't count apparently! Lol! Counting, as an adult, can be very elusive. It’s worse when numbers feature heavily in your professional life.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2021 19:37:05 GMT
Another pair of socks finished. This pair only took me 9 days! That's lovely yarn.
My neon arrived I've got two pairs to finish before I can cast it on. I'm saying it out loud here that I want both pairs done by the end of this month! Hold me accountable ladies. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2021 19:43:06 GMT
It's just I can't count apparently! Lol! Counting, as an adult, can be very elusive. It’s worse when numbers feature heavily in your professional life. I was trying to work out how to make the magic heel work over 56 stitches instead of the 60 stated in the pattern, it's not difficult maths but I had a pen and paper and a calculator and I still couldn't work it out!! |
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Post by sueg on Jan 18, 2021 19:56:31 GMT
Another pair of socks finished. This pair only took me 9 days! That's lovely yarn.
My neon arrived I've got two pairs to finish before I can cast it on. I'm saying it out loud here that I want both pairs done by the end of this month! Hold me accountable ladies. My neon yarn should arrive tomorrow, according to DHL. I already have cast on another pair of socks and a toddler cardigan, so it may be a while until I get to it. |
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Post by Julie W on Jan 19, 2021 3:54:16 GMT
One of the things I want to do this year is knit more things for myself. Last week I knit this Just Another Diamond Day hat in white for myself, but it was a little tighter and shorter than I wanted, so I set it aside for DD14 and made myself another one in gray, adding some width and length.  Next I am going to make myself some Moss Stitch Fingerless Mitts, while also continuing to work on my temperature blanket. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 11:36:59 GMT
Oh no. That is SO frustrating. That's why I stick with easy stuff now. No sense in turning my fun time into a time of frustration. It's just I can't count apparently! Lol! Well you have rubbed off on me. I was doing something REALLY simple. I needed 16 clusters in the round, and I kept only putting 15. I wasn't skipping stitches either. I don't know what I was doing. Today will be a better day! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 19, 2021 11:57:52 GMT
It's just I can't count apparently! Lol! Well you have rubbed off on me. I was doing something REALLY simple. I needed 16 clusters in the round, and I kept only putting 15. I wasn't skipping stitches either. I don't know what I was doing. Today will be a better day! I hope so. My blanket is still in the naughty corner. I'm just getting ready to log on for work. Should be busy today as I'm coming back from 10 days off and my coworker and boss are out. I might not after my busy day have the mental wherewithal to pull my blanket out of the naughty corner today. Haha! |
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I'm not sure on size, maybe 4 ft x 5ft very approx? It's to go next to the bed.
ETA - that looks fun and grows fast!
What's next?
I did the same with my socks 
