Hello woyww'ers. Never heard of it? Where have you been? Try this then.
So here is my desk. It is a temporary desk as it is cold and dark up in the loft today and I wanted to knit in front of the TV. Today I am using our Games/Homework/extra craft table, and on it is.......
Arm Warmers! I decided to have a go at making the lovely owl arm warmers from Mollie Makes. My Mum is over visiting from England and she buys Mollie Makes and saves them up for me so I get a big pile every visit. I am so lucky. I love these arm warmers/gloves and because it uses cable (have never done any cable) I thought I would take advantage of Mum being here to help me.
So three needles, knitting in the round - no problem, fourth needle to actually knit and then another needle to put the cable stitches on - oh my goodness - now it's confusing. I thought this would be easy after knitting the sock for the last three months.
I will persevere and let you see how I get on.
P.s. the sock is still growing. On the foot part, another few inches and I'll be at the toe. Then I guess I have to start the other foot.
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21 comments:
I too save Molly Makes and take them over to my DD when I go to see her in Germany! They are such a good read and, whilst most things in them are for beginners, there are always a couple of projects worth tackling... you've found one of those!! It gave me a chuckle how you are juggling those needles! Good luck...
Jo x
Have fun juggling with your knitting needles. You will win and will be so proud of yourself when you do :-)
Hugs,
A x #50
Oh eck, my fingers are in knots looking at all those needles haha
Lynn//66
Ooh missus, you're ahead of me! I plan on a simple cable project this year and possibly a simple lace one too! I'm about to start more socks and I've decided to make a patterned pair with plain wool, just knit and purl stitches, but I'm really going to have to concentrate now! I'm currently making Andrew a hat and it's on 4 needles with a 5th one to knit with and you wouldn't believe the trouble I'm having! It's only one extra needle but it changes everything! I want to make some wrist warmers or fingerless gloves for work as I sit by the window and when it's cold my hands freeze!
Hugs
Brenda 106 (You're 107)
oh I can't imagine holding all those needles! Enjoy your Mom,
Thank you for sharing,
hugs,
Robin #111
Those owl arm warmers look fabulous!You'd make a fortune on here selling them, lol. Seriously, well done you for taking on something so challenging- I'd be in a complete mess by now.Have a great week, Hugs Shaz xx#65
oooh not sure I could manage that, I'm pretty cackhanded at the best of times. Good Luck with your project, the arm warmers look really cool!! Cindy #74
Not done any cave knitting for ages but I did like doing it. Not ure if I would like cable and knitting in the round though seems a challenge too far. Good luck with the socks, I'm still trying to finish the second to partner the one I finished in November.
Ann B
32
Hi Famfa! thanks for your message and I do hope you can make a quilt. They needn't be complex or big.... just a comforter. I'll post the details soon so take a look and have a think, it's up to you then but the thought is really appreciated.
lv jo x
o they look great!
Happy WOYWW Mrs.C #46 {i think?!}
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Good luck with your knitting I hope you get them finished. I love the colour of your wool
Ria #114
You are brave,mi knit wrist warmer else and hats on two needles with a seam! Anything for an easy life....grin :)
Hugs, LLJ 38 xxxx
LOL that looks so scary well done you and I hope it all works out I'd be in knitting knots have a fab week Andrea#22
You are very clever, I don't think I could ever manage to knit gloves,, or socks or a hat come to that, I wish I could tho.
I'm liking the sound of arm-warmers and these look as if they're going to be lovely! Three needles looks very confusing indeed!
Debbie x
LLJ made me some wrist warmers and believe me, they are so so useful! Stick with it, but also dont be put off when i say as a non knitter how scarey knitting on more than 2 needles must be!!
I have never heard of Mollie Makes. I have always shied away from anything with four needles. Two needles and a cable needle are my limit. I have got the wherewithal to knit an Aran jumper for DH again. Hope you have a good week and get those warmers finished. xx Maggie #37
So cute!!! Love the arm warmers. I am not that patient or coordinated to use that many needles at once. I think I would lose an eye.
Sorry I am 2 days late getting to your blog. I have been battling a nasty flu bug.
Lori #84
Knit? Me?! Nope this girlie flunked out of home ec !! All I could do is tie knots in the knitting /crochete! So I'll just ooo and ahh over yours! a late Happy WOYWW! Nan 113
I cannot manage two knitting needles so hats of to you - I am not sharing a desk as away from home looking after my friends cattery but enjoying having a good look around everyone else's desk
I look forward to seeing your new arm warmers. :-) I like the ones in the picture.
April #141
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