Stumble It!Pledging, even though I can’t win.
As a prize supplier I can’t actually enter the Zero Waste competition, but that doesn’t stop me pledging!
I’m going to learn to knit…..
I already use washable dishcloths and tea towels in the kitchen and a friend made me a couple of lovely crocheted and knitted dishcloths. This friend is Kris who owns and runs EcoKnits - go take a look, she has loads of lovely things on there from the most tactile needles to the most adorably squishable yarn….
Anyway, I love the dishcloths she made me and want more - so she’s going to teach me to make them.
I also need your help. Every Christmas I send a parcel of gifts to the women in a refuge managed by another friend and this year I want to send scarves. Now I could just go and get some from a shop, but how much nicer would it be if some of my readers here could make them? I’ll need 10 for the refuge I’m currently supporting but if I can manage more then maybe I can extend the idea further afield?
Any knitters out there who could help? If my knitting lessons go well then I’ll make at least one!
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Very cool pledge and thank you for the coverage on our site - you may just have earned yourself some MoreEco points
I’d love to say yes to donating you a scarf. I have no idea if I will be able to achieve it, but I will give it a go. HOw many stitches do I need to cast on to make a scarf?
August 18th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
32?
http://www.marthastewart.com/basic-scarf-pattern
Does that help?
Sarah
August 18th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
You don’t even need to follow a pattern like that. Casting on 30 to 40 stitches, and then knitting every row will give you a perfectly good scarf. The key is choosing nice yarn - soft, without fluffy bits to get up your nose, and warm.
If you want help, just ask.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Hi Kris my knitting teacher!
Fluffy bits are ok if you like a fluffy scarf - but it’d have to be machine washable really for this project.
Sarah
August 19th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Thank you ladies; I shall see what I can do. 30 - 40 stitches it is!
September 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Have just put a post on another Ravelry forum.
September 5th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Fabulous! I’ll join you on Ravelry soon.