Cathy D (Knitting Nanna)

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My mum taught me to knit when I was 8 years old and over the last 44 years I've more or less taught myself the rest including knitting in the round, cables,using double pointed needles and crochet.over the years I've knit everything from tea cosies to teddies jumpers cardigans blankets and throws for myself,my children,granddaughter,friends,work colleagues and charity fairs.after becoming Ill 3 years ago with lupus I now spend much more time indoors especially during the winter and knitting helps keep me sane.i always have a mountain of wool behind the sofa and a million and 1 projects lined up in my head.my aim this year is to have a go at loom knitting.i can use all thickness of yarn and all needles with my favourite being bamboo.i have a pet hate for very cheap acrylic yarn and my yarns of choice are sirdar and stylecraft but I have used other brands.i am currently liking the paintbox yarns especially their assorted packs which will make gorgeous children's striped cardigans

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  • Knitting16 Skills

    Knitting: Forever

    16 Skills

    • Cast on & cast off
    • Knit and purl stitches
    • Simple increase & decrease
    • Picking up stitches
    • Fair Isle
    • Lace knitting
    • Knitting in the round
    • Turn a heel
    • Ribbed
    • Short rows
    • Garter
    • Kitchener
    • Stocking
    • Slipped stitches
    • Cables
    • I-cord
  • Crochet4 Skills

    Crochet: I don't crochet

    4 Skills

    • Chain
    • Double crochet
    • Slip stitch
    • Triple/Treble Crochet
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