I eventually managed to get the stripes to match up!

ann · Post by **ann** » 21 May 2008 12:17 pm

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/1701/p1010450he0.jpg

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/1820/p1010456lg1.jpg

At last its finished. :lol:

Liz · Post by **Liz** » 21 May 2008 02:26 pm

Well done it's lovely! I really like the colours and design...what yarn did you use?

Liz

grant42 · Post by **grant42** » 21 May 2008 02:28 pm

Thats gorgeous,well done.

ann · Post by **ann** » 21 May 2008 02:54 pm

hi
thanks ladies, it was Elle escapade d/k (swinging ) nice and soft which surprised me as its 100% acrylic, its much brighter than it is on the computer screen,it took me a long time to knit and quite a few times it nearly ended up in the bin,but a little ball of wool wasn't going to beat me!!!!!!!!!! there is a bit of waste if you want the stripes to match up.
must serch all the stash now and start all over again
have a lovely day,
ann

irene · Post by **irene** » 21 May 2008 06:57 pm

Thats lovely Ann. you managed to make it match after all. Do you think you would knit an adult garment with it, or is that testing your patience to much?

Well done
Irene

ann · Post by **ann** » 21 May 2008 07:30 pm

Hi Irene.
no think I will stick to baby/toddler knitting for that wool, otherwise I would be knitting myself a wig when I had pulled all my hair out haha if I do anything for myself it will be chunky or aran. my sons partner now wants the jumper in " river rafting" for the baby and 3 people in the baby day nursery have asked if they can have them as well, " what have I let myself in for "
have a good evening.
ann

janine · Post by **janine** » 21 May 2008 07:37 pm

Hi Ann
I'm so glad you got it to work out as I was feeling really guilty, having persuaded you that the yarn was lovely!

It certainly looks beautiful! I hope you feel it was worth all the hassle

Liz · Post by **Liz** » 21 May 2008 07:38 pm

Mmmm....maybe I won't try this one then...!

irene · Post by **irene** » 21 May 2008 07:46 pm

Hi ann,
Thats what you get for being such a good knitter, and so patience.
I bet you wish you hadnt shown it to them know.

Best wishes and good luck
Irene

Northernknitter · Post by **Northernknitter** » 21 May 2008 07:48 pm

Well done Ann, it is lovely

ann · Post by **ann** » 22 May 2008 08:25 am

hi
good morning ladies, had an idea with the wool thats over going to try and do a pair of socks, really dosn't matter too much if the stripes line up or not on them, but they must be done on 2 needles anyone got any ideas where i can get a pattern must be easy!!!!!!!! and thanks Janine for telling me about the wool you can relax now haha.
ann

Liz · Post by **Liz** » 22 May 2008 11:12 am

Hi Ann

I made my first pair of socks last week using this simple pattern on 2 needles. http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTsoxon2stix.html

Liz

ann · Post by **ann** » 22 May 2008 11:20 am

Hi Liz
they look good, going to try them will let you know how they work out. must get cracking on some housework, well perhaps not better off in the garden while the sun is out.
Ann

Liz · Post by **Liz** » 22 May 2008 01:40 pm

I know what you mean, I'm trying to study but the sun is lovely today! Fingers crossed it'll be nice all weekend!

Let me know how you get on with your socks, if you find other good patterns let me know, cos I can't manage circular and I have a fear of losing 4/5 double pointed needles...must try them at some point, as I did buy some!

Liz

janine · Post by **janine** » 22 May 2008 04:24 pm

They look nice, but sound complicated!

Was it fiddly to knit the sewing thread in without it getting all knotted up? What yarn did you use?