Hello Knitters! ;)

I spotted Knitted Icons (http://www.books-by-isbn.com/1-84340/1843404192-Knitted-Icons-25-Legends-from-Audrey-Hepburn-to-Ziggy-Stardust-1-84340-419-2.html) in Waterstones the other weekend, and it made me smile, and reminded me of my gran (who used to make loads of knitted and sewn toys - she even made me a womble when I was a kid :thumbsup: ), so I bought it.

The problem is that the only thing I've ever knitted was a triangular scarf when I was about 6. It wasn't meant to be triangular, by the way!

So, I guess that book is an ambitious place to start, but I'd love to be able to make some of these icons. Do you have any tips etc for a complete newbie, please? And just to possibly add to the fun, I'm left handed, does that make any difference to how I follow the instructions?

Help!! Please!! :help: :thumbsup: :help:

I've seen that book briefly, and it looks fun. Why not go to the Wool Baa on Ecclesall Road. There are mostly friendly people willing to help, and knitting is a skill for life, so the small price you pay to learn is worth every penny. It is possible for a leftie to learn to knit right handed. My son is a leftie and i taught him to knit right handed. He doesn' t do it often, but when he is really wound up it does the job. Good luck!

You are naughty splodgyAl. I've just ordered it from Play. As if i needed any encouraging!

You are naughty splodgyAl. I've just ordered it from Play. As if i needed any encouraging!

:blush: sorry about that! It did the same to me. I flicked thru it, laughed out loud, flicked again, put it back on the shelf, walked off, walked back, picked it back up, had another flick, put it back and got a less dog-eared one (cheeky, I know!) and bought it :thumbsup:

Been flicking thru it since, and thought, I could have a go.

Cheers, yeah, I've just read some other newbie thread, I'll get down the Wool Baa sometime. Is it open weekends?

Yes, Jill is open on Saturdays, but i think there are specific times for lessons, which i am not sure of. Look on the web site or give Jill a call. I feel a Mr T. doll for a guy a Mr Radish's work. Ha Ha!

I want an Einstien!! And Muhammad Ali, and Chairman Mao, and Bob Marley! And, and, and... !!!

I'll checkout Jill's website now, thanks again!

Just to make it clear, i don't go round feeling Mr T dolls, as i posted above, i meant i feel like making a Mr T. doll. Just thought i'd better get that cleared up...just in case...you know...ahem.

I was gonna ask if you get paid by the hour for feeling mr t dolls, but it seemed a bit forward!

Not right now, but when i find somewhere that pays by the hour, you will be the first to know!!!!

I've made a start on the Einstein doll, I love that book!

I keep looking at this book, but it all just seems so complicated :blush: I think I'll stick to plan A: give it to my mum for crimble, then badger her to make one for me!!

My book came yesterday. Mr T. will be the first one to made, but i will have to knit the clothes, as my sewing is atrocious. The Beatles look good too.

OMG, what was that!! I had to add it to my wish list ;)

I don't actually charge anything for knitting advice during the day. If you want to come to classes in the evening, then you have to cough up!

I don't actually charge anything for knitting advice during the day. If you want to come to classes in the evening, then you have to cough up!

Looks like you'll have a rush on during the day now then! Best set on more staff :hihi::hihi: