http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/Wheezy_photos/DSCF0538.jpg

This is polo neck number 2 for my little girl, but she doesn't like it and won't wear it! WHAT A WASTE OF KNITTING. :rant: Never mind, I've moved on now, calm, calm. :suspect: :hihi:

Maybe you could sell it? :)
I know I promised a photo of my first complete project, but the buttons I got for it are too big for the buttonholes, aaargh. That'll teach me :D

Here (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/Picture001-1.jpg) is a picture of M's Catterpillar socks modelled by him - hes very pleased with the results.

Thes following are the start of my Dew scarf - Im not sure which is supposed to be the right way but I like this (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/Picture003-2.jpg) - this (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/Picture002-1.jpg)is the other side (what do you think?). Its nice yarn (bar the knot) but very slippy when using metal needles.

The socks are delicious, just right for M. The Dew scarf doesn't look any different from one side to the other. A truly reversible scarf. it could help if I could see the piccies side by side though. Again lovely colours Lisa.

I love the socks, and the colour of the scarf. Whats the pattern again?

I love the socks, and the colour of the scarf. Whats the pattern again?
Its Dew from one of the Rowan magazines (dont know which mag though as they gave me a free photocopy at JLP when I asked and bought 3 balls of the Tapestry yarn)

EDIT: just found it - its in Rowan 26 but they might still have the photocopies (the scarf on display said free pattern when you buy the yarn)

Oh yes, I think i was given that photocopy when I bought the first lot. Don't know if i've got it now or not though.....:rolleyes:

...Im not sure which is supposed to be the right way ...
Both look pretty much the same to me. It looks like it's meant to be completely reversible, so there's no true right or wrong side. Pretty pattern though, and the colours are lovely.

Both look pretty much the same to me. It looks like it's meant to be completely reversible, so there's no true right or wrong side. Pretty pattern though, and the colours are lovely.

Its not come across so well in the photos as it really is very different on each side. The one I prefer is far more textured. Can you see the dodgy join - I can every time (decided not to frog back as it would have meant taking it back close to the start due to the dropped stitches).

Going to have to park this one though so I can start Branching out tomorrow:D

Its not come across so well in the photos as it really is very different on each side. The one I prefer is far more textured. Can you see the dodgy join - I can every time (decided not to frog back as it would have meant taking it back close to the start due to the dropped stitches).

Going to have to park this one though so I can start Branching out tomorrow:D
You're really going to have to do a Photoshopped circle around the dodgy bit, because I can't spot it :lol: .

I compared and contrasted the two photos and I honestly can't see much of a difference. At first, I thought I preferred picture 002, because it looked very fractionally neater, then I realised that picture 003 is a bit more of a close up, so the edges are magnified.

Who's an expert on copyright? If the pattern was an 'approved' photocopy from by the Rowan folk at JL, does that mean you can photocopy it further? Because if so, I'd love a copy of it! It's a lovely pattern.

If not, the next time anyone's in John Lewis, if there's any left, could someone pick one up for me, please, and send it on to me? My nearest JL is in Nottingham or Luton and I don't anticipate being at either for a while :help: .

I think it is a gorgeous pattern too - if it can be photocopied again or scanned in, put my name down for one.

Who's an expert on copyright? If the pattern was an 'approved' photocopy from by the Rowan folk at JL, does that mean you can photocopy it further? Because if so, I'd love a copy of it! It's a lovely pattern.


Rowan own the copyright, which means they can give out or sell photocopies of the original. The copyright doesn't alter just because it's a photocopy unfortunately, so it would be a breach to copy it yourself.

And anyway, I only came on this thread to post pictures of my WIP, as Hecate commented that she hasn't seen my knitting. So here goes.

This (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/dancingbadger78/IMG_0483.jpg) is my swallowtail shawl so far

And a close up (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/dancingbadger78/IMG_0492.jpg) of the pattern

Rowan own the copyright, which means they can give out or sell photocopies of the original. The copyright doesn't alter just because it's a photocopy unfortunately, so it would be a breach to copy it yourself.

And anyway, I only came on this thread to post pictures of my WIP, as Hecate commented that she hasn't seen my knitting. So here goes.

This (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/dancingbadger78/IMG_0483.jpg) is my swallowtail shawl so far

And a close up (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/dancingbadger78/IMG_0492.jpg) of the pattern

Very nice Amelie:D

Can you not copy up to 5% of a book or something (the notice is stuck on the side of the photocopier at work)?

For personal use it's about 30%, but you can't copy a pattern from a book and then give it to someone else (much as I wish you could sometimes!)

For personal use it's about 30%, but you can't copy a pattern from a book and then give it to someone else (much as I wish you could sometimes!)
I knew a librarian should know :hihi: Oh well. Its a shame you cant actually get hold of Rowan book 26 any more isnt it:(

This (http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p01_uk_copyright_law) explains the basics of the current copyright laws in the UK

Very very nice shawl AmelieB but forgive me for not reading the law thingy!:D

It is dull, but I get asked about it all the time at work:rolleyes:

Rowan own the copyright, which means they can give out or sell photocopies of the original. The copyright doesn't alter just because it's a photocopy unfortunately, so it would be a breach to copy it yourself. ...
Ah, of course! The freebie pattern was given out by the Rowan people in JL!
...And anyway, I only came on this thread to post pictures of my WIP, as Hecate commented that she hasn't seen my knitting. So here goes. ...
Very nice :) . Is that the IK pattern?

Yep. It's very simple, and is a nice relaxing knit.

Thats a lovely shawl Amelie,

I finally got around to seaming the Eowyn (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/ppn_2204/Eowyn.jpg) wristwarmer/glove thingies from Rowan 38. The yarn is two shades of Rowan Kid Classic, a silvery grey and an icy blue. They're a speedy knit, and the edging is deceptively simple.

Very nice :love:

You should take a photo with them on though! :)

Just finished an outfit for a 9" doll. Have a look :|

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/Wheezy_photos/DSCF0770.jpg

Aaaaaaaaw they're sooooo cute!

My daughter would love that! Very nice :)

They are really sweet Wheezy! How long did it take to do them all?

Ooooo thats very cute.

They are really sweet Wheezy! How long did it take to do them all?

Less than a week I think! They all took less than 100g ball of dk. :thumbsup:

Thanks for all your nice comments

Right you lot! I have finished my first ever cardigan - in fact it's the first thing I've done that involved blocking and sewing bits together :)

Ta daaaa:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/munchythemouse/sets/72157600002634299/

I tried to make it so you only get to the knitting photo, rather than the whole lot... Hope it works!

How sweet is that! It's lovely isn't?

When I was younger I only used acrylic and it wasn't until I came to block wool that I realised what a huge difference it made. I like blocking but I'm still not sold on sewing up.

Very nice Becky, lovely pastel colour :thumbsup:

I finally got around to seaming the Eowyn wristwarmer/glove thingies from Rowan 38.

They look very cute. They're on my to-knit list as well, though I'm considering changing the pattern to do them in-the-round.

I'm making Grumperina's Picovoli at the moment. I'm really enjoying it, and it's turning out great. Pics on my knitblog if anyone wants to see (click on my name then click on visit homepage).

(Oh, and hello fellow Sheffield knitters!)

...I tried to make it so you only get to the knitting photo, rather than the whole lot... Hope it works!
It worked fine, and the cardi's lovely :) .

Blocking makes an amazing difference. Depending on what I'm working on, I block the pieces before sewing them up, then block the finished piece lightly too. It would have been nigh on impossible to seam the Eowyn wrist warmers/gloves without blocking the pieces first, as the edges were so curly.

Seaming takes some getting used to, I agree. I'm pretty poor at more than the basics (as the join between the top edge of the Eowyns and the fancy border is a testament too :lol:). I'm hoping that practice will make, if not perfect, then at least significantly better.

I can't see much wrong with the seaming on your gloves! But I must admit I avoid seaming if knitting-in-the-round would work instead, and I think that if I made the borders first then picked up stitches for the arms, it would all work out much neater for me than if I worked flat.

They look very cute. They're on my to-knit list as well, though I'm considering changing the pattern to do them in-the-round.

I'm making Grumperina's Picovoli at the moment. I'm really enjoying it, and it's turning out great. Pics on my knitblog if anyone wants to see (click on my name then click on visit homepage).

(Oh, and hello fellow Sheffield knitters!)
Welcome to the knitting group :wave: .

Ta very much for the comments about the Eowyns. They're a very quick knit with enough fancy bits in the border to keep it interesting. My seaming of the top border was a bit duff, but it isn't noticeable when they're on.

I like the idea of knitting them in the round too, though would that not make attaching the top border a little more fiddly?

Just bookmarked your blog. I never find yarn bargains like that! The most I find in charity shops are pitted and bent plastic needles :( :hihi: .

EDIT: Just read the message you posted as I was composing this one - and you've answered my question about the seaming :) .

would that not make attaching the top border a little more fiddly?

That's why I'm thinking of picking up the stitches instead of attaching them - I've done something similar when I was making the Hot Lava Shrug (which I haven't finished because I keep losing faith in the yarn, but that's another story). I'll report back when I've given it a go!

Oh no, crossed posts!

I'd have commented on your blog Madam Bo except that I'm not speaking to my Google account anymore so couldn't.

Just fiddled with the settings so you may comment away!

Right you lot! I have finished my first ever cardigan - in fact it's the first thing I've done that involved blocking and sewing bits together :)

That is sooo cute :)

Just finished an outfit for a 9" doll. Have a look :|

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/Wheezy_photos/DSCF0770.jpg

Is that for the appeal? Whoever it's for can't fail to love it. It is an adorable set.

Is that for the appeal?

No, not this time, charity begins at home for this one I hope! Thank you for your lovely, welcome comments. :)

I finished the Knitty RPM socks (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/ppn_2204/RPM2.jpg) yesterday. I did the first one and a half on DPNs and half of the second sock on the Magic Loop.

The pattern is easy, but rather dull. The effect of the purl bands running around the leg is quite interesting though (there's a version in the pattern which allows you to continue the banding around the foot, though I thought that might be a bit uncomfortable under foot).

Not overly keen on the colours; they're a little different from what I was expecting.

EDIT: Forgot to add that I did the pattern in size 'large' - and it really is! The overall effect is bagginess, given the puffiness of the purl banding.

At 28 pages, it's time to close this thread. New thread to follow :)