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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22/05/2007 : 22:25:11
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So,it seems that Knitting is the new black.
Madonna, Britney and other 'luminaries' have been spotted knitting at every available opportunity.
It is supposed to be a good stress -buster and you can watch telly whilst doing something worthwhile thereby , dismissing the 'Couch Potato' image..
Can you knit?and if yes, have you ever made anything good?..A Scarf don't count!...
...and if you CAN'T knit, now that you know that is street-wise and trendy will you learn??
The Dedicated Follower Of Fashion. xx
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5635 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2007 : 22:39:41
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I used to teach crafts as well as Home Economics--so yes I can knit but haven't for ages. I used to do alot of Macrame which is knots really .
I've over the years knitted jumpers, soft toys, gloves.
I don't intend to follow Madonna and start knitting again.
Knitwit
Trek
We are here for Dusty. |
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Janie
Administrator
United Kingdom
6043 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2007 : 23:30:16
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I've always been a brilliant knitter  
Janie  x53 |
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9264 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2007 : 23:30:29
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I once got my mum to teach me how to knit, and I knitted about two lines and got bored. Can't remember how to now. I hated all the sewing, cookery etc. lessons at school
Sara x |
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13580 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2007 : 23:39:00
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Well if you wanna be 'In Crowd.' knitting is your passport to success.
'Knit One, Pearl One, '...Oh, I can't be bothered either!...
Carole xx |
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9264 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2007 : 23:41:12
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I used to like making friendship bracelets when I was about 10. Does that count?
Sara x |
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2692 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2007 : 02:52:32
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My Oma was always knitting. I think she had knitting needles attached to her armpits. Interesting thing about her, she was totally blind. Mostly she made scarves and blankets, lol. And, bless her, they were the most god awful colours...!! lol ... For Christmas in 1990 she knit me a blanket that I absolutely adore. She had my Opa coordinate the colours so it's quite beautiful. A few dropped stitches... but it's one of my prized posessions. I flew out to San Francisco the day after she gave it to me, and it was my carry-on. Forget the toothpaste, this was my luggage. I love it.
We just buried her this past February. 
I never learned to knit. I figured I'd never be a knitting pro like she was.
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PP68
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
382 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2007 : 11:08:04
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I can knit, I've made a couple of jumpers and little baby clothes etc. I prefer crochet though, my Mum taught me when I was wee and I find it really relaxing.
I made a crochet blanket for my Mum for Christmas two years ago in her favourite colours. It was the first time I've seen my Mum speachless and close to tears after opening a present I'd given to her. She keeps it on her bed all the time (apart from washing it of course).
Here's a picture .
Your blanket is lovely Linda  Sorry for my ignorance but is your Oma your grandmother? |
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5635 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2007 : 11:36:24
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Originally posted by Sara
I once got my mum to teach me how to knit, and I knitted about two lines and got bored. Can't remember how to now. I hated all the sewing, cookery etc. lessons at school
Sara x
You've have loved it in my class Sara--the always interesting Trek
Trek
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2692 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2007 : 13:44:42
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quote:
Originally posted by PP68
Your blanket is lovely Linda Sorry for my ignorance but is your Oma your grandmother?
Yes.
Love the crocheted blanket!! 
Linda |
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13580 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2007 : 18:02:23
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Beautiful examples of items made with lots of love...
..and THAT is what makes them so special.
I never expected such touching posts, when I opened this thread.
Thankyou for sharing those stories and pics with us.
Carole R xx
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