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Jaquaia
30-05-18, 07:28 PM
So my delivery arrived today and it's absolutely lush so going to share it here in the hope that it will actually motivate me to do it!!!
I want to make this scarf....
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jmi53emeonhxnl9/Screenshot_20180530-185824.png?dl=0
With this gorgeous wool...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qg9t8335gwthnj1/20180530_190409.jpg?dl=0
OldMike
30-05-18, 07:38 PM
Wow that's a bobby dazzler is it knitted or crocheted? Me likes it :)
Jaquaia
30-05-18, 07:39 PM
It's knitted Mike! But also bought myself some crochet hooks in the hope of teaching myself that too!
Wow Jaq....what a nice scarf, and even lovelier wool! I love nice wool. I buy it for the colours more than anything. What make is the wool? It looks sumptuous.
Jaquaia
30-05-18, 08:04 PM
Wow Jaq....what a nice scarf, and even lovelier wool! I love nice wool. I buy it for the colours more than anything. What make is the wool? It looks sumptuous.
Believe it or not I got the wool from Wish. It feels lovely and soft but no make on the label.
magie06
30-05-18, 09:40 PM
Oh that's gorgeous. I'm jealous!
Looks glorious hope you show us the finished scarf too!
Believe it or not I got the wool from Wish. It feels lovely and soft but no make on the label.
Oh!!...it's beautiful!! You'll have fun making it.
Jaquaia
01-06-18, 01:18 PM
I'm just debating needle size. The pattern says 5mm for double knit but this wool is a bit finer so thinking 4mm but not sure!!!
magie06
01-06-18, 01:39 PM
I'm just debating needle size. The pattern says 5mm for double knit but this wool is a bit finer so thinking 4mm but not sure!!!
4mm sounds right. Is there a suggested needle size on the ballband?
Going by crochet standards I'd go with the 4's too.
Jaquaia
01-06-18, 02:57 PM
No suggested needle side on the band. I'll do a couple of patterns with the 4's and see how it looks.
Jaquaia
01-06-18, 10:23 PM
Made a start. It's going to be so delicate and lacy when I'm finished! Just taking a bit to get used to the wool. Done half a pattern
https://www.dropbox.com/s/31zdiq0cbxairnz/20180601_221641.jpg?dl=0
Jaquaia
01-06-18, 10:35 PM
It's fiddly but my hands being stiff won't be helping so put it away for the night. I'm just impatient to see how it looks when the varigated colours kick in!
OldMike
01-06-18, 11:10 PM
Looking really good, I bet it'll look delish when the variegated colours kick in (nod)
magie06
02-06-18, 09:01 AM
Beautiful. You are so talented. I'd love to be able to do everything that you can. Nothing seems to be out of your remit.
Jaquaia
02-06-18, 10:26 AM
I've always been quite creative but I can see a lot of room for improvement in everything that I do
I don’t think that need to improve ever goes away, no matter how good you are
OldMike
02-06-18, 12:50 PM
I think the need to improve is what drives you forward and is part of your creativity Jaq :)
@Magie you're very talented and creative having seen your knitting and crafts too. :)
Jaquaia
02-06-18, 10:03 PM
Ok, so I have to admit that this looks pretty cool!!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wttlrqyhpl00nop/20180602_215158.jpg?dl=0
magie06
02-06-18, 11:06 PM
Oooh! It's beautiful. I love the way the colours are changing. Jealous? Me? (knitting)
Jaquaia
02-06-18, 11:30 PM
It's so beautiful and soft! I bought 6 balls and thinking of ordering more.
https://www.wish.com/c/59f6fed9e4e1616642c4663d
magie06
02-06-18, 11:33 PM
Gorgeous colours. I might have a proper look tomorrow.
Jaquaia
03-06-18, 12:33 PM
It only took 2 weeks to arrive too! If you look in the product reviews someone has posted a picture of a finished project they used it for. It looks so delicate and soft!
OOO They have bamboo yarn! I adore using bamboo yarn!! OK, need financing then I'm gonna get some!
Jaquaia
03-06-18, 04:58 PM
My knitting needles are bamboo! I've just ordered some bamboo crochet hooks from there too.
Jaquaia
17-06-18, 08:36 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/llwuhbhaho57lut/ff77d8d7-865c-48fb-96f3-5bc5a418f07c.jpg?dl=0
The colour went a bit off. They've actually attached 2 different bit of yarn together. Thinking it looks ok but those voices that tell me I'm not good enough are saying I should pull it out...
OldMike
17-06-18, 09:32 PM
Looks fantastic Jaq
magie06
17-06-18, 09:32 PM
That's beautiful. Don't rip it.
That's so brilliant! Please don't frog it! That pattern is so pretty and so delicate!
I like it! Bamboo needles you said? Mine are birch. I think there is not much difference when you use them, I have both sorts but my cats are not chewing birch ones as eagerly, so no need to neurotically hide my stuff from them. They do bite these too, but not fanatically trying to steal them while I'm knitting, unlike when I use bamboo ones
Jaquaia
06-05-20, 07:35 PM
New project! I may actually finish one some day...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lnzijg311m0neb/20200506_193037.jpg?raw=1
Strugglingmum
06-05-20, 07:55 PM
Beautiful
That's really pretty! Are you enjoying it?
Jaquaia
06-05-20, 10:29 PM
I am. I just can't do a huge amount in one go or my hands stiffen. I may try it with my ring splints on and see if that helps
OldMike
07-05-20, 08:29 PM
That's brilliant Jaq you're a master knitter (knitting)
Jaquaia
07-05-20, 09:23 PM
I wouldn't go that far Mike! I went for something with simple stitches that I knew I could do
Stella180
07-05-20, 09:32 PM
Doesn’t stop the end result being fab.
Jaquaia
07-05-20, 10:22 PM
Fingers crossed it will
I don't see why it wouldn't be....
Jaquaia
13-06-20, 10:34 PM
Had to pull out 8 rows as I'd cocked up 10 stitches:@
Stella180
13-06-20, 11:51 PM
I bet they pulled out in a fraction of the time it took to create them.
I sympathise. I recently had to rip out about half a blanket to get to the bit that I'd initially made a mistake on.....
Jaquaia
13-10-20, 10:09 PM
100 rows down, 64 to go... getting there slowly!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnzr7wlre3ugmk6/20201013_215735.jpg?raw=1
Stella180
14-10-20, 09:05 AM
That’s really cute
I like knitted scarfs and shawls, but am too lazy to start a project like that. I stay on my comfort zone with socks and sweaters. I love that pattern you have there, it would make a really cute cardigan! Wish I could work with White yarn. If I try, it is full of cat and dog hair immediately, because I don't clean up enough.
Can't wait to see your final work!
Jaquaia
15-10-20, 10:24 AM
It's actually a really light green but the lighting was rubbish when I took the photo (giggle)
Your knitting is amazing!!!
Thank you. I have no idea how to post photos now when I can't use my photo phucket. But then again, I haven't got much done, so nothing to post about either
Or you can link to instagram ;)
I don’t have Instagram - my kids have banned me ;)
I use ig but I admit I am lazy with it. It is full of animals these days, should start posting some socks again.
Light Green is better than White! I really want to see the finished product!
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) You don't have to tell them!
Jaquaia
18-10-20, 10:20 PM
Should have finished it today but the wool fell off my knee and the bloody cat attacked it so spent hours untangling it all!!! 5 rows and I'm done so will post pics tomorrow!
Oh no! Naughty Toby!
Well done for nearly finishing, really looking forward to seeing it!
Jaquaia
19-10-20, 01:05 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4uhi065yh9h2agh/20201019_124857.jpg?raw=1
Jaquaia
19-10-20, 01:10 PM
It's the quickest I've ever finished something!!!
Stella180
19-10-20, 01:52 PM
Great job!
Strugglingmum
19-10-20, 04:50 PM
Well done, its beautiful
Jaquaia
19-10-20, 05:35 PM
Thank you!
The mum-to-be seemed to like it so I'm happy!
Stella180
19-10-20, 07:18 PM
That’s all that matters. You did a good thing.
I don't think anyone could not like it! It's brilliantly made and made with love.
Thats awesome that she liked it. I like it too. The pattern is the same as I asked my mum to knit a pillow case for the sofa in. Great taste!
Jaquaia
27-07-22, 08:38 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4uhi065yh9h2agh/20201019_124857.jpg?raw=1
Started making another of these in lemon. Baby is due 10th December so hoping I get it finished in time! I figured they'd get more use out of a thick blanket in winter!
Strugglingmum
27-07-22, 09:03 PM
It's a gorgeous pattern. Will be lovely in lemon
Jaquaia
27-07-22, 09:29 PM
I've cast on and done 2 rows so far. It's a start at least!
magie06
27-07-22, 10:15 PM
That is beautiful. Good luck with it. (knitting)
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