Yesterday evening my neighbour's brother-in-law gave me a surprise package of knitting yarn, very thin, and a lot of it. He had helped moving an old lady (actually only 5 years older than me) to a senior flat and she asked him to find someone who might use it.
My grandson "ordered" a sweater in red 10 days ago, so I don't have to shop for that.
The yarn is thinner than the Burmilana embroidery thread I have. I think I'll mix the two larger cones of red together, maybe even all three, to get a thicker yarn and use my old knitting machine. The larger cones weigh over 1 kg (more than 2 lb) each. I'd had to live to a 100 to knit all these by hand.
I mixed 3 colours and knitted a swap. I think it works well.
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Looks like knitting machine yarn. Nice big cones to make cardigans and Well done to the family for obeying the lady's wishes.
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by Patricia109
07 Mar 2014
Sorry, PC doesn't like me typing!
It should read 'cardigans and jumpers. Well done'
19411993wow, lucky you, i usually knit 2 or 3 colours together & make some colourful wrist warmers, enjoy, xx
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by mops
07 Mar 2014
I find it a bit hard, you have to be focused not to knit 2 of the 3 threads, and usually I hardly watch my needles. But the knitting machine will no doubt be more accurate.
18079that was very thoughtful for him to carry out her wish and you are the benificary how wonderful
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2848I think it is just wonderful to have a grandson that thinks of you first upon receiving a box from a sweet lady who wanted to share.
I so often see when things are thrown away instead of given to others.
What a great grandson.
I can tell you are enjoying yourself.
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by mops
06 Mar 2014
My 11 yr old grandson was the one who asked me to knit him a sweater - in red. My neighbour's BiL was the kind one who thought of giving me the box with goodies. And I agree that is a wonderful gesture and ideas for other projects than the red sweater are accumulating rapidly.
19439wow! beautiful colors! here's an idea; you could mix several and make a infinity scarf. they are very popular here
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18031Someone up above knew you needed red yarn and he delivered. Your swatch looks good. Hope you'll post a picture of the finished sweater.
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16707Like your blend. This is exciting - a new area of projects.
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66910I found a lot of those cones in the local Goodwill. Bought them and can't decide what to do with them.
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by mops
06 Mar 2014
Well, I have got just one idea at the moment, might do some (machine)knitted white lace blankets or wraps. The rest - well, I hope ideas will come.
5365It looks like wool to me. Very nice! I love red! Happy stitching, no matter if it is hand or machine!
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173693Such a great gift that I'm sure many will benefit from as you use your skill to create beautiful items for them.
15626Lucky you, Martine and you are so deserving of this wonderful gift!
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261163318449Looks like it will be a wonderful sweater for your grandson. I see there are several other cones that could be mixed (blues, and then white/neutrals) to make even more projects. That was quite thoughtful of your neighbor to think of you. Such a nice surprise, indeed!
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by mops
06 Mar 2014
Yes, I am quite pleased with the mix and thought about mixing others as well later. Those cones are large enough for several sweaters each.
My neighbour's brother lives in a different part of the country and I had embroidered quite a few things for his wife, but it was a great surprise he thought of me.
31625Looks like his wish has come true. It goes together really well and I'm sure it will be a beautiful sweater. I can't wait to see it.
I think you must have bought tickets to the yarn lottery. Lucky you.
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by mops
06 Mar 2014
Thanks. I sent the picture to my DiL so she can decide, or rather GS can have the last word.
It will take me awhile but I will post it.
158716What a great gift for you and now your grandson will get the sweater of his dreams thanks to these two good folks.
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169064111380Some of the nicest gifts involve thread, yarn or fabric. Enjoy!
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57675Isn't a surprise like this the nicest! Great they thought of you-Toogie
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109780These look like the cones I have for weaving on my loom. Haven't done any weaving at all lately, maybe I will get back to again some day. Cheers, Bev.
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2594What fun you can have with all this yarn. Enjoy!!
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743289What a nice surprise.
I have some similar yarn stored away with a knitting machine. The machine is very old and tired though!
I've probably had more knitting machines than sewing machines over the years. They seem to wear out more quickly and become obsolete so the parts are unavailable.
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by mops
06 Mar 2014
I have some cones left that I have been using for knitting (needles 2.5 mm) and crocheting. Was happy to see my stash reducing slowly but steadily...
My machine is still OK, but you are right about the spare parts. I have an obsolete Toyota.
140717Wow what a surprise I think you are going to be busy... my old knitting machine died about 15 years ago....soozie
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