UK Amazon Kindle Forum discussion

Rosemary wrote: "I love Kemps woolshop.

http://www.kempswoolshop.com/
Had some really good bargains from them. And it usually arrives the next day"

Thanks, Rosemary - I've bookmarked it.

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Lexie wrote: "Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "Does anyone have any tips for casting on? I seem to be rubbish at it and I have 420 stitches to do"

Which method are you trying? Is it the knit-a-stitch and put it back ..."

Um... I just do it with one needle and make a loop and pull the wool through... all 420 stitches manage to fit on quite nicely so they are long enough but not sure how long exactly.

Lexie wrote: "Oh, look, this isn't fair! I'm trying to read and write! How can I be expected to resist a thread like this?!

But here's a link to a really good wool shop in Newburgh, Fife - they do classes and m..."

I bought some lovely random dyed wool from that shop Lexie. I often visit on my way to Perth.

Patti (Migrating Coconut) wrote: "Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135...

Photo of a cross-stitch done in 2003"

Wow. That's so beautiful.

I bet the back is perfect too."

thanks Patti, Kay, Sarah & Jud

Jud I always cast on into the back of the stitch.
and my crafts are crochet knitting cross stitch embroidery and tapestry
great thread!!
and I bought a dolls house a few weeks ago which I am going to paint etc and then make lots of scale size things for it..well thats the plan!

FREE kindle book

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

This is by the same author as the ruffle scarf that was free the other day. I made the scarf up and the pattern was very easy to use. Hopefully this one will be the same.

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Just found another FREE kindle book crochet book.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

I haven't tried amigurumi, which is the style of this pattern. Doesn't really appeal to me - has anyone else tried it!

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Yet another free crochet kindle book - what a bonanza!

How to crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-To-Croche...

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That last one is about my level,I struggle to make even basic squares,they seem to want to become circles.HeHe.
I see there is a Kindle Cover pattern in that one.

Thanks for the links to the freebies!

I love the amigurumi stuff and have enjoyed making a few.

Any photos Alsjem? Would love to see them!

Alsjem wrote: "Thanks for the links to the freebies!

I love the amigurumi stuff and have enjoyed making a few."

Are they complicated to make?

Karen, thank you so much for that newbies one!

I've grabbed it and will certainly be needing it once I get some wool and hooks!

Patti (Migrating Coconut) wrote: "Karen, thank you so much for that newbies one!

I've grabbed it and will certainly be needing it once I get some wool and hooks!"

Don't forget to photograph your blanket when you've finished!

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Remind me in the spring when it's half finished. ;)

Actually I did a HUGE bedspread years ago. Was just one enormous granny square. Did I already mention that?

Covered my super king sized waterbed.

I think my mom has it now.

Patti (Migrating Coconut) wrote: "Remind me in the spring when it's half finished. ;)

Actually I did a HUGE bedspread years ago. Was just one enormous granny square. Did I already mention that?

Covered my super king sized waterbe..."

I've done ones like that, I think they look very effective!

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Any idea how many balls of wool (yarn, whatever the right term is) I'd need to do one about the size of a single bed? I'm want to try a big rectangle instead of a square.

I'd like to do quite a closed in one. I remember my toes kept poking out the stitches in the big one I made.

I will take 18 100gr ball to do the single in my pattern.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135...

Oh wow Pat!!!

That is simply gorgeous!

Wow wow wow!

I'm sure mine won't be anywhere that nice!

How long did it take?

Oh and thanks! I'll be sure to get at least 20 balls to bring back.

It's not finished Patti I have 9 more squares to do.

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I will take 18 100gr ball to do the single in my pattern.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135..."

That is impressive Pat.

Patti we will have 10,000 members before you finish.

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I will take 18 100gr ball to do the single in my pattern.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135..."

That is beautiful, Pat!

Pat that is gorgeous,think I need to try doing some crochet along with loads of other things I want to restart doing especially cross stitch,but need to buy a magnifying lamp first as eyes not so good

Kay, my mom used a table top magnifying lamp for doing jigsaw puzzles and sewing and whatnot for ages but found it really awkward for close work. She was also forced to sit at the table all the time which was a misery on her back.
You might find something like these better to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Visor-Ma...

Ideally, a pair to try first would be great, so you can make sure they're comfortable and do what you want them to do.

Wish you and I could go shopping together to find the perfect thing. :(

Simon (Highwayman) wrote: "Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I will take 18 100gr ball to do the single in my pattern.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135..."

That is impressive Pat.

Patti we will have 10,000 mem..."

I think 10 000 might be a tad optimistic.

Patti (Migrating Coconut) wrote: "Kay, my mom used a table top magnifying lamp for doing jigsaw puzzles and sewing and whatnot for ages but found it really awkward for close work. She was also forced to sit at the table all the tim..."

I've ordered one of those for my husband Patti. it looks like it would be very useful for him, given his poor eyesight.

Oops. I didn't put the group store tag on it.

Fixed it now.

Rosemary wrote: "Patti (Migrating Coconut) wrote: "Kay, my mom used a table top magnifying lamp for doing jigsaw puzzles and sewing and whatnot for ages but found it really awkward for close work. She was also forc..."

Thanks Patti will see if I can try one of these which look good ,just wonder if it would be heavy on head,used to have table lamp but don't know where it went probably lost in a house move .must go aughter waiting for me Togo shopping and for haircut x

Have a lovely day Kay!

Kay (Golden Girl) wrote: " waiting for me Togo shopping and for haircut."

I briefly wondered what Togo shopping was! ;0)

Have a lovely day, Kay and hope you find something to suit you that helps you with crafting.

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Isn't this gorgeous!?

We have a new grandson due in February so I think I will make some of these for him.

http://sandyfroglegs.blogspot.co.uk/2...

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Oh they're precious!

Oh who remembers cabbage patch dolls?

When my nieces were born, they were all the rage and lots of people were making and selling clothes for them.

Good thing too as my nieces would have had nothing to wear otherwise as they were both so very premature.

I know neonatal units are always looking for clothes for premies, if anyone would be interested in donating teeny clothes they've made.

As I couldn't knit, I donated lots of yarn.

My sister had a cabbage patch doll but I thought they were ugly! And you couldn't wash them, so they got grubby - yuck!

I sometimes see patterns for preemies, I'll try to remember to highlight any I come across if anyone is interested..?

Pat the bedspread is a work of art,I love it.
Kay I use The Daylight Company's Ultimate Craft Lamp (floor standing model) available through Amazon but I don't know how to do the link.Sorry.It has a magnifier,chart holder and thread sorter as well as a large lamp that throws of light without shadows.Each of the parts is on a flexible arm so totally adjustable.It is also on wheels but has a weighted base so very stable.
I sound like I work for the company!

I just nodded off doing my knitting! It kept me nice and warm though

Thanks Sarah, Kay I use the same Daylight lamp as Sarah, it is brilliant, and can be used while sitting in an armchair.

Tried a sample square from a free download.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135...

It's the Four Generations Granny Square. I liked it a lot. It was designed by Susan Ann Smith Mooncat Creations Oct 2009.

The pattern calls for four colours but I only had two to hand. I think it came out OK. One thing I would say is make sure all the wook is the same thickness. Both miine were double Knit but the blue wool is denser than the white, and I think it shows.

Right playtime over back to the bedspread.

Lovely again Pat!
My mum used to crochet doilley's and these wierd swans that she stiffened using sugar starch when she moulded them into shape they could hold jewellery,sweets etc.I don't remember her using a pattern.

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Lovely again Pat!
My mum used to crochet doilley's and these wierd swans that she stiffened using sugar starch when she moulded them into shape they could hold jewellery,sweets etc.I don't remember..."


that is very clever work Sarah, I could never do that sort of work. I have made flat cotton doilleys but nothing else.

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Pat the bedspread is a work of art,I love it.
Kay I use The Daylight Company's Ultimate Craft Lamp (floor standing model) available through Amazon but I don't know how to do the link.Sorry.It has a..."

thanks Sarah will have a look on Amazon for the daylight lamp ,think i may have seen it earlier and thought it was quite dear but my family usually about this time as for suggestions as to what i would like for xmas and my birthday (3 days after xmas )so quite often get combined presents if its a biggy pressie lol !!

Kay I picked mine up in a local recycling centre for £15 I couldn't believe my luck.I had actually been looking at them on Amazon that very week and was going to send for one.I went to the warehouse for a browse with my sister and there it was. Shortly afterwards I was at a table top sale in Saltburn and saw a table lamp version.Wish I had bought it now.

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Kay I picked mine up in a local recycling centre for £15 I couldn't believe my luck.I had actually been looking at them on Amazon that very week and was going to send for one.I went to the warehous..."

wow Sarah wish I could go to your recycling centre,what a bargain ,don't think we have a recycling centre that we can buy things from ,might try see if anyone selling one on e bay.

Try Gumtree as well Kay.I will keep my eyes open this end for you.

Thanks Sarah ,not heard of gumtree but will have a look now

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "Tried a sample square from a free download.

http://photo.goodreads.com/photos/135...

It's the Four Generations Granny Square. I liked it a lot. It was designed by Susan Ann Smith..."

I love that Pat! Well done.

I've found that too - when I've bought different brands of wool, even though they were all double knit, some were thicker than others!

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Philip (sarah) wrote: "Lovely again Pat!
My mum used to crochet doilley's and these wierd swans that she stiffened using sugar starch when she moulded them into shape they could hold jewellery,sweets etc.I don't remember..."

I've seen patterns for that sort of thing but have never been brave enough to try one!

I've inherited my mum's magnifying glass for crafting or reading and its excellent it has a cord for going round your neck, and little rubber feet which perch on your chest, so its handsfree. Its lightweight and perfect when I do delicate work. I'll look for a link but I don't think they are too expensive.

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Alsjem wrote: "Thanks for the links to the freebies!

I love the amigurumi stuff and have enjoyed making a few."

Are they complicated to make?"

Not really, but some can be a bit fiddly to put together. some I made are hilariously ugly because I have a tendency to overstuff them!! Will dig out some photos for you.

The ones I made were good because I could complete them in just 3 or 4 evenings, which means I was able to see the project through before being distracted by some other shiny new wool!!

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Kay (Golden Girl) wrote: " waiting for me Togo shopping and for haircut."

I briefly wondered what Togo shopping was! ;0)

Have a lovely day, Kay and hope you find something to suit you that helps ..."
was just rereading this thread and saw how many mistakes I make when typing bet you though Togo was a funny kind of shopping Karen lol!!,didn't get anything to do with crafting but managed to buy a couple of xmas presents for family and also got aching back from walking too much and then got my haircut.The more I read this thread the more determined I am to do more crafting ,thanks for starting thread Karen