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Forum: General Knitting 08-21-2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By Irishmam
I have been doing some recent research into the...

I have been doing some recent research into the best way to sew in sleeves for my curren project. I found this great article on sewing pieces together. Hope it is some...
Forum: General Knitting 08-01-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Irishmam
A frien of mine makes a new slip knot and knits 2...

A frien of mine makes a new slip knot and knits 2 tog (knit 2 stitches together) with the 1st original stitch on the needle. Works a treat and very secure
Forum: General Knitting 07-30-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By Irishmam
thats a wonderful idea and I shall be passing it...

thats a wonderful idea and I shall be passing it on.
Forum: General Knitting 07-18-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Irishmam
I knitted this Debbie Bliss Teddy with about 120...

I knitted this Debbie Bliss Teddy with about 120 g and because it is made of seperate pieces, if you feel you have run out of yarn before you are finished you could always do a contrasting nose, ears...
Forum: General Knitting 02-16-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By Irishmam
I have just finished my 1st ever sweater (yeh...

I have just finished my 1st ever sweater (yeh me!), a baby cardigan. It used a seperate band from picking up stitches , with yarn overs to create the button holes. I really liked the finished result....
Forum: General Knitting 02-14-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 219
Posted By Irishmam
Sounds good and I love the title . Have you...

Sounds good and I love the title .

Have you heard the Tommy (Tiernan) and Hector show on our national broadcaster RTE 2fm? Tommy is one of our finest (if a bit cutting edge) stand up comediens and...
Forum: General Knitting 02-03-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By Irishmam
Check out this urban knitting advert!

This is the current advert here for one of our mobile (cell) phone companies, Vodaphone. It is about the new trend of urban guerilla knitting....
Forum: General Knitting 02-03-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By Irishmam
Do you mean the 'B' at the very beginning of the...

Do you mean the 'B' at the very beginning of the plate? That letter signifies the year the car was bought. As I no longer live there I have lost track of which letter corresponds to which year (I...
Forum: General Knitting 01-19-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Irishmam
Just want to say thank you for your help

Hi everyone,

I recently got a lot of support tackling my first ribbing and just wanted to say thank you. I would put a photo up but my camera is broken. I was knitting a hat for my DD and she loved...
Forum: General Knitting 01-10-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Irishmam
Just wanted to wish your SIL the best of luck.

Just wanted to wish your SIL the best of luck.
Forum: General Knitting 01-03-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By Irishmam
I have been asking about baby knits and have been...

I have been asking about baby knits and have been looking at a bunny pattern in Velvetspun. 2 Alternatives suggested to me here were:

"I used Berroco Comfort baby yarn for several and Caron Simply...
Forum: General Knitting 01-02-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By Irishmam
I have just finished the Cyberseams tote bag,...

I have just finished the Cyberseams tote bag, also knitted in the flat. Here is the link to its pattern for the handle and it includes instructions and a video for attaching the...
Forum: General Knitting 12-29-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Irishmam
It was a lovely day. My whole family in front of...

It was a lovely day. My whole family in front of the fire and learning a new skill. I see you are using Galway wool for your Aran sweater - I live 2 miles from the Galway border.Good luck with your...
Forum: General Knitting 11-23-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,704
Posted By Irishmam
Advice from another beginner

Hi and welcome.

I took up knitting in June and have been entirely taught by videos on-line. I haven't mastered knitting in the round at all. My top beginner tips are: count your stitches regularly,...
Forum: General Knitting 10-01-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By Irishmam
Firstly my sympathies - wanting to knit but not...

Firstly my sympathies - wanting to knit but not being able is like a scratch you just can't quite reach. I would agree with the suggestions about the front room and moving/clearing the clutter,or...
Forum: General Knitting 08-25-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By Irishmam
I am currently working on my 1st ever baby gift...

I am currently working on my 1st ever baby gift for my SIL, Debbie Bliss's Garter Stitch blanket from her Baby Knits for Beginners...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 08-06-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,688
Posted By Irishmam
Sooooo beautiful. What a talent! Your hair looked...

Sooooo beautiful. What a talent! Your hair looked great too!
Forum: General Knitting 07-31-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By Irishmam
Wow nice! I am a great believer that what you put...

Wow nice! I am a great believer that what you put out you get back so this is your reward for the time, energy and effort you put into that vounteering. Enjoy!
Forum: General Knitting 07-25-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By Irishmam
What a wonderful idea and thank you for the...

What a wonderful idea and thank you for the links. My 8 year old is practicing her knitting too so I think we shall do this together
Forum: General Knitting 07-25-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By Irishmam
I am afraid I cannot answer your question but...

I am afraid I cannot answer your question but want to wish you good luck with the Magic Loop - it got the better of me!
Forum: General Knitting 07-25-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 912
Posted By Irishmam
Goodness what a response! I am interested by how...

Goodness what a response!

I am interested by how many other people have gone back through their history to wonder as I did. Of course, it also depends on the culture you came from. I have a...
Forum: General Knitting 07-24-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By Irishmam
A recommendation if you like to read

I have just finished a knitting-related novel "The Knitting Circle" by US author Ann Hood and would reccommend it to anyone who likes to read. I found it very uplifting and moving. Basically, it is...
Forum: General Knitting 07-24-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By Irishmam
As such a new knitter I have stuck religously to...

As such a new knitter I have stuck religously to gauge and as a result already own 6 sizes of needle. What are you knitting? on my current project, it said use a 5.5mm needle but I coud not find one...
Forum: General Knitting 06-19-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Irishmam
They are soo lovely. I especially like the...

They are soo lovely. I especially like the lace-up one
Forum: General Knitting 05-28-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By Irishmam
Hi Lucy Please could I add some local info to...

Hi Lucy

Please could I add some local info to your fabulous map? The following also stock yarn, needles etc.

Glynn's Fabrics, St. Patrick Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Valerie's Finishing...
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