Knitting Needle Natter

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23 December 2022 at 13:55

Just had a very satisfying morning at LD:NE's knit'n'natter session sorting out all the hundreds of knitting needles kind people have donated over the years. 

I've sorted them by size, and the sizes range from 0 to 13 (8mm to 2.25mm). 

Our ladies only really use size 8, 9 and 10 (4mm, 3.75mm and 3.25mm) so all the bigger and smaller size are going to waste, as are all the double ended needles, wooden needles and crochet hooks (unsorted and unsized).

So...

If you know of anywhere that can make good use of these various needles let me know.

If you need any big or fine knitting or other needles, let me know what size and I shall see what I can find.

They're free to good homes, but a small donation would be appreciated.

Miss Doozer  When we're back in the New Year I'll ask our crafty staff network. Double pointed are always useful.

Bentonbag  There are short and long ones.

Birdfoodlady  I love long chunky knitting needles, which I use to knit my fundraising scarves etc, so any you have would be welcome.  Anything fatter than 10mm.  Thanks and have a lovely Christmas!

Bentonbag  Could you use some yarn?  I have a lot of very thin machine knitting stuff, two or three threads can be knit together to produce a tweedy look.  I'll try and remember to lift the big needles and bring them to your stall in the New Year.

Give me a call next week and I'll get the yarn out of the loft for you to have a look at.

Birdfoodlady    Thanks, yes I'll take it.  What I don't use I can pass on to other crafters.  How about I ring you when I have deliveries over your way after the New Year - it's usually a Thursday early afternoon if that works for you x

Bentonbag  Excellent. You can have a look at the needles then too.

Mrs Jeremy  I would love to be able to knit...there's nothing else for it, I'll just have to learn from YouTube, Tom Daley style!  Unless, of course, there's a 'real life person' around who could give me some very basic lessons!

Bess Cavalier  There are only two stitches in knitting - plain and purl.  Once you've mastered those all the fancy stuff is just a combination of the two.  And counting - there is a lot of counting in knitting.

 

I still have a hefty stash of yarns and needles should anyone want any…