# Knittery and Stitchery and Stuff **URL:** \ **Category:** Not The Archers\ **Created:** [11 October 2019 09:57 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291 "2019-10-11T09:57:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:07 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/61 "2020-09-17T10:07:15Z")
Oi, that’s Chatelaine wivvan capital C… Is there a zip in the back or the side ? Tries to remember the pattern Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:11 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/62 "2020-09-17T10:11:50Z")
Side zip Simple 4 panel A line skirt in assorted lengths I really want the pattern to be shown off And I am not sure if my lack of eyesight is up to pattern matching properly ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:17 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/63 "2020-09-17T10:17:54Z")
Dear Chatelaine Simplicity 2314 ---
**Author:** ![Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/fanta/32/98_2.png) [@Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Fanta)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:20 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/64 "2020-09-17T10:20:31Z")
Should this not be in “Knittery and Stitchery and Stuff”? ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:29 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/65 "2020-09-17T10:29:38Z")
Yes Can you move it please? ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 10:48 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/66 "2020-09-17T10:48:07Z")
Thank you wee birdie ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 11:10 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/67 "2020-09-17T11:10:45Z")
That should work, Twellsy, but the pattern is rather fuller than a simple A-line skirt. You could prolly go for the longer version & not bother with a frill Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 11:15 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/68 "2020-09-17T11:15:50Z")
The longer version is 33" finished length. I seem to remember that the fabric has nap, so all the pieces have to go the same way Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [17 September 2020 11:18 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/69 "2020-09-17T11:18:20Z")
Thank you dear Chatelaine I really do appreciate your wise advice on sewing matters Yes I got a BIG reel of Gutterman thread to match the fabric ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 17:07 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/70 "2020-09-18T17:07:31Z")
Did you get the skirt cut out, Twellsy? I have only recently discovered that Guetermann make a thread from recycled plastic bottles & there are 55 colours to choose from. I find that immensely cheering. Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 18:10 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/71 "2020-09-18T18:10:01Z")
Skirt cut out sewn zip put in waist band attached and frill cut out I shift at speed when I can with sewing I spend more time fettling the machine than I do sewing pinning and pressing if I am honest ---
**Author:** ![Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/carinthia/32/6542_2.png) [@Carinthia](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Carinthia)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 18:32 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/72 "2020-09-18T18:32:28Z")
Do you take your own machine, Twellsy? Carinthia.xx ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:26 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/73 "2020-09-18T21:26:36Z")
Yes as shared tools are Not allowed for infection control ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:29 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/74 "2020-09-18T21:29:02Z")
+++Do Not Lick Your Neighbour’s Pinking Shears+++ ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:34 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/75 "2020-09-18T21:34:11Z")
Or your neighbour, come to that. ---
**Author:** ![ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/thatfunnymummy/32/8722_2.png) [@ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/ThatFunnyMummy)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:35 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/76 "2020-09-18T21:35:06Z")
Loaghtan waistcoat, at last. ![IMG_20200918_213655](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/uploads/default/original/2X/9/976cf22f060b7243bcf288282f79a15b8e514ae1.jpeg) The perspective on the photo makes it look bigger at the bottom than the top, which it isn’t, but never mind. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:36 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/77 "2020-09-18T21:36:46Z")
Oh, now that is Very Fine Indeed. A splendid garment. Well done, and lucky TFD. ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:37 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/78 "2020-09-18T21:37:33Z")
Gorgeous ---
**Author:** ![ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/thatfunnymummy/32/8722_2.png) [@ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/ThatFunnyMummy)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:42 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/79 "2020-09-18T21:42:29Z")
Now I need to do something with the loaghtan/shetland wool blend. I’m thinking of this, but the pattern is 42sts x 16 rows on a chart, which is a bit off-putting, I go slightly cross-eyed looking at it. [https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/patterns-and-books/rowan-new-vintage-dk-freize-jacket-by-sarah-hatton-in-alpaca-soft-dk-downloadable-pdf](https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/patterns-and-books/rowan-new-vintage-dk-freize-jacket-by-sarah-hatton-in-alpaca-soft-dk-downloadable-pdf) ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [18 September 2020 21:48 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/80 "2020-09-18T21:48:14Z")
That is a lovely pattern. I know what you mean about charts. So, convert the chart to written instructions. Will mean you only go cross-eyed the once: sure it will be worth the time invested. Good luck and good knitting! [Previous page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291.md?page=3) [Next page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291.md?page=5)