# 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:** 7
**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:** [10 October 2020 19:31 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/121 "2020-10-10T19:31:22Z")
> [@HedgeSparrow](#): > > " […] we’ll arrange for it to Visit you” “…and Look at you all Shorn and Reproachful in the wee small hours. When there is a heavy frost.” ---
**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:** [10 October 2020 20:38 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/122 "2020-10-10T20:38:08Z")
I am used to beasties Looking at me at all hours And I like the sound of that new wool ---
**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:** [13 October 2020 14:48 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/123 "2020-10-13T14:48:32Z")
Fred’s & Ducky Darlings are, apparently, having some sort of prize giveaway shortly. I will keep an eye onnit 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:** [14 October 2020 14:32 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/124 "2020-10-14T14:32:25Z")
Here I have taken the band off my weather skirt as M had done a crude effort at a dart Take the band and put a few stitches in to make a loop of the band on each side of the zip The band put on with an edge either side of the zip and the skirt hook bar was at right angles to the hook! So are darts better in front or at the back of the skirt which is 8" bigger than my equatorial circumference? ---
**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:** [14 October 2020 15:06 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/125 "2020-10-14T15:06:35Z")
The description of the band is not making any sense to me, Twellsy. Didn’t you try the skirt on before it was sewn? The skirt needs to be 2" bigger than your measurements. It is called ‘wearing ease’ & means that you will be able to sit down, & eat in comfort. Take the waistband off to 3"either side of the right side seam. You will need to shorten it a little, afterwards. You will need 2 darts in the front, approximately 4" long, measuring 6/8" at the top, to nothing at the point. Do the same with the back, except these should be 5" long. Pin & tack them before trying on, & adjust before machining. When they are correct, press them, & put the waistband back on. The waistband should be a couple of inches longer than the zip at the front, so that you can fasten it neatly with a hook. Take your time. There are no prizes for rushing, & having to start again. 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:** [14 October 2020 15:22 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/126 "2020-10-14T15:22:51Z")
Thank you dear chatelaine I could not try it on as the rules re corvids mean anything touched by the other must be untouched for days till the danger is passed Right I am pinning darts now I will wail for help as I do things ---
**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:** [14 October 2020 16:18 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/127 "2020-10-14T16:18:48Z")
Fairy Nuff, but you said that you were putting the frill on the other week, so I thought that it was nearly finished. You are going to have to work out how to balance working on it/trying it on, between the classes. If you keep having to undo things, it is discouraging to you, & knackers the fabric . There should be step by step destructions with the pattern, with diagrams,to help you see how things should lie/go. There won’t be destructions for zig-zagging over dental floss to do the gathers, but it really does work! 😀 So, work out a ruff plan: The classes are on Fridays, so give yourself from Monday to Wednesday to try it on, & work on it. This will give you a couple of days to quarantine\* the garment ‘at both ends’, azzitwere. \*If you have a sheltered area,hang it up in the fresh air . 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:** [14 October 2020 16:54 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/128 "2020-10-14T16:54:11Z")
Well I now have a skirt that fits and is darted front and rear There’s a 3" tab at the zip so my next trick will be to sew the hook and bar and finish off the band neatly Only the hem left after that and that is an iron measure pin and hand stitch job in small runs so when a bit of hem comes down I can easily restich it ---
**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:** [14 October 2020 17:19 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/129 "2020-10-14T17:19:01Z")
A very good idea! Awful memories of sitting on a loo, pulling a strange bit of thread & the whole hem coming down… It was one of those blind-stitched\* jobs with Nasty Nylon invisible thread, **not** one of mine, I hasten to add. \*I’m leaving that in, but you know I meant the stitch, not you 😂😉 Measure, press & pin the hem in one go, Twellsy, & then you can stitch a length at your leisure. How have you finished the hem so that it doesn’t fray? 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:** [14 October 2020 17:28 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/130 "2020-10-14T17:28:43Z")
Cheated and used the selvedge ---
**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:** [14 October 2020 17:38 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/131 "2020-10-14T17:38:19Z")
That’s not cheating, it’s sensible, unless there is an obvious one way design I keep thinking that it’s needlecord I may need an Little Lie Down… Carinthia.xx ---
**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:** [14 October 2020 17:39 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/132 "2020-10-14T17:39:44Z")
> [@Carinthia](#): > > I keep thinking that it’s ~~needlecord~~ Tuesday FTFY ;- ) ---
**Author:** ![soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/soobee/32/43_2.png) [@soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/soobee)\ **Post date:** [18 October 2020 21:18 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/133 "2020-10-18T21:18:11Z")
A Good Friend of mine needed some distraction and I, jokingly, said that she could knit me some cotton dishcloths. “Ooh,” she said, “buy me cotton yarn and a pattern and I shall!” And, she has - just 4, for now - but they are beautiful (to me). And serviceable. I’ll post a pic, tomorrow. Soo xx ---
**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 October 2020 21:23 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/134 "2020-10-18T21:23:18Z")
Ee, a proper dishcloth needs knitting from string. Hairy string ;- ) I look forward to photies of dead glamorous versions and shall do Envy, in a big way. ---
**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:** [18 October 2020 21:23 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/135 "2020-10-18T21:23:54Z")
I thought that canonically dishcloths were crocheted? ---
**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 October 2020 21:25 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/136 "2020-10-18T21:25:26Z")
They _can_ be, but knitting them is quite as usual. ---
**Author:** ![soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/soobee/32/43_2.png) [@soobee](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/soobee)\ **Post date:** [18 October 2020 21:33 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/137 "2020-10-18T21:33:31Z")
One of our Missing Friends from Church knitted cotton dishcloths for many years to boost funds. They have all dropped to bits (M died six years ago, so I can’t sue her) and I am thrilled to have gorgeous, white, unraggedy dishcloths once again. Soo 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:** [18 October 2020 21:34 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/138 "2020-10-18T21:34:42Z")
Late MiL used to knit dishcloths They were fabulous, & lasted for ages They were the undyed slightly ‘greige’ ones, as that was what the cotton looked like. Overnight soaking inna bowl of cold water, with a drop of Domestos innit rendered them pristine white, & much more absorbent. Carinthia.xx ---
**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:** [19 October 2020 07:51 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/139 "2020-10-19T07:51:59Z")
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**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:** [20 October 2020 11:03 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291/140 "2020-10-20T11:03:44Z")
If it were not for the fact that I’ll probably be knitting this jacket until next autumn, at the current rate of progress, I could be ever so tempted by this: > **[The Ulster Blanket pattern by Edel MacBride](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-ulster-blanket)** > > I have knit this blanket for a good few years, it has been gifted and sold at our store too. [Previous page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291.md?page=6) [Next page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/knittery-and-stitchery-and-stuff/2291.md?page=8)