I have not touched my sewing/embroidery machine for months but I did knit quite a few things.
The cardigan has got buttons now, the baby socks still need a cord or ribbon.All but one are hand knitted. I find that so relaxing.I especially love the odd ball items. It forces you to be creative.
I had my knitting machine serviced and did the green one using it (except for the ribbing which I did by hand). I had not used that machine since the 80s and had forgotten quite a lot, like don't wear a knit item (the cuff of my sleeve became stuck in the machine), push the right levels, make sure your thread does not become undone (so I dropped the piece I was working on more times than I care to remember). That's why I just knitted such a plain item - but my home-help loved it and so does her son :)
Anyway, it is much faster and there's plenty of green and purple left to practice.
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Wow ! Great work ! There's a lot to learn from you ! Wish I could be near you to learn something. Is there something that you're not able to do ?Love, Marie
907Martine while your embroidery machine has had a rest you have been busy elsewhere with this amazing collection of knitting. I can knit but am a slow knitter and still need to finish a cardigan which was started ten plus years ago. Thanks for the inspiration.
11574678118Your knitting amazes me! You do such wonderful work! I don't know the difference between a knit and a purl! And thanks for the hard work being a moderator! Suzanna
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173691My goodness, Martine.....you have certainly been busy......wow!! I have not picked up my knitting needles since my last show......I need to start up again, but needed some inspiration.......these are all beautiful!
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by mops
26 Mar 2019
Given all the work you have done lately and all the new designs I can imagine there was not much time left for knitting. I am looking forward to seeing your new creations when you get inspiration!
261163wow, lovely creations, the first picture is my favourite. you did a wonderful job with these.
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743281Wow! Martine, you have been busy. I love your knitting and particularly the purple one. I think you are brilliant to be able to do all this work. Well done, love Chris
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by mops
26 Mar 2019
Thanks, Chris. The purple is not a colour I have used for quite a few years but I think it's lovely - and there's a lot left.
234494You have been so busy. They all look wonderful. For me I just love the grey/ pink and mauve one - my colours.
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by mops
26 Mar 2019
Thank you. I like that one too. I mixed 3 different ones from 5 different cones of industrial yarn to give me a variety of shades and colours.
255049Oh Martine how lovely they all are. Beautiful jobs all. Especially love the purple, like Carolyn I really love that color..You have so much talent. Have always appreciated your work and your help. Good to see you doing what you love to do. Big hug for you!
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145791It just occurred to me today that I hadn't seen you around! Love the multistripe cardigan. Does that come in my size?
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66906You have been busy. Love all your creations. Hugs
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52686All your projects look wonderful,My knitting skill is very low, But I would rather be sewing or quilting .
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27358Beautiful work mops! I admire all your knitting skills and look forward to seeing what you do next. Sadly, I too embroidery a lot less lately, as I'm busy with other projects, but at least we are doing something.
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by mops
24 Mar 2019
I too had a lot of other things on my plate. But I really have a deadline now for embroidering so I'll have to get started :)
I loved you quilts!
109779Each item is nice than the last - Your talent amazes me!!!
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96265I love seeing your knitting projects. They are so beautiful with the colors. Store bought knitted items just are not the work of art that handmade items are.
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169064Wow you have been busy. You will be warm with all those great sweaters,
I am with you. I love the relaxing part of knitting. I must say that I am not much in the mood for larger projects and that is why I knit hats, socks, scarfs etc. I am in the brainless mood. Glad you got your knitting machine going. I am afraid that the sponge-bar in mine may have deteriorated.
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by mops
24 Mar 2019
I am afraid I knitted sweaters for 8 and 10 years old - not up to do my size or my husbands. But I made some others very happy.
My knitting has been mostly of the brainless type as well. Although the machine knitting needs careful calculation - which I did using a calculator just to make sure.
When using the machine I got all sorts of ugly stitches and that's why I had it serviced. Turned out the sponge-bar needed to be replaced and the professional cleaning of the places I could not easily reach made everything go lighter and smoother. The green one is the first since then.
109774Knitting fascinates me. I wish I had learned when I was younger. These are such beautiful creations.
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by mops
23 Mar 2019
Thank you.
I learned to knit some 75 yrs ago. It is like swimming or cycling - your speed may be down after a long time of not doing it, the technique is still there.
My speed has gone up since I took it up again 2 years ago when someone gave me a lot of yarn.
158714I think you have been busy. They are all adorable and very nicely done Love your work.
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41781they are all great, I remember way back when I would spend hours knitting. Not sure the sings and shoulders could handle it anymore but I always appreciate hand made knitted items. so cozy and warm
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by mops
23 Mar 2019
Thank you.
I find that the use of a circular needle takes a lot of pressure of the shoulders.
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