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I picked up a copy of this mag. this morning whilst shopping, and reading through it, there is only one pattern I am really interested in. It is a lacey crochet cover-up.
However, which is why I bring this publication to attention, on here,there is a crochet rabbit called Mummy's Little Helper. The head and ears are of a rabbit, then it looks as if it has a dress on, which opens down the middle. It is to be used to put clean disposable nappies in. I thought it was a very good idea, though I have no use for it as this. Because I am so facinated by it, I think I will adapt the opening, and maybe get about 4/5 toilet rolls in it.
Lots of other lovely crochet and knitting patterns in it, including Paddington Bear.
Just thought it may have been of help to someone.
Julia in Derbyshire

Rita, I always used to take the Womans Weekly, as my womans magazine, many years ago. Always plenty in it, with short stories, recipes and patterns.
I do know that some charity shops do not take magazines, but I think they are invaluable.
I'm going to have a search around the charity shops as I would like a pattern for ladies gloves knitted on four needles. Also, knitting needles, which are so expensive getting these days, are always so much cheaper in the charity shops.
The magazine I was talking about, was a Spring edition, and not the weekly one, if anyone is interested. You will be suprised what is in it.
Julia in Derbyshire

Many thanks Rita. The gloves will be in double knit, as I know I am going to have a ball left from a gilet I am working on at the moment.
Lovely day here today so when I have made some Pate and some Cheese Muffins, it will be the green house for me.
Thanks again
Julia in Derbyshire

Hi Julia,

I have this book which has 30 glove and mitten patterns in it.
If you can describe what you have in mind, I'll see if there's something there.
There are 2 and 4 needle instructions.

Janice

Janice, many,many thanks. I just want a pattern for a pair of woman's gloves, not mittens, knitted in double knit, on four needles. It is years since I have knitted on four needles, and just fancied having a go,for the experience.
Again, many,many thanks
Julia in Derbyshire

Hi Julia,
Do you want a textured pattern, or one with cable on it, or just something completely plain?
Janice

Hi Janice, just plain I think, so that I get used to the method, but don't mind textured if not.


Rita, many thanks for all your time.

Julia in Derbyshire

Have e-mailed you.

E-mail 2 on its way!

Janice, many thanks. Finally got a look at the pictures, as I am not very computer literate, and anything different to what I am used to, usually has me foxed. Yes please, could I have the instructions for No.1 and No.4
Thank you so much, for going to all this trouble
Julia in Derbyshire

Just shows how useful this site is doesn't it, even knitting patterns.... marvellous

Mission accomplished!
Have fun!
Janice

Janice, thanks you so much for the patterns. I will print them off later, and study.
Ann, yes, it is marvellous, isn't it. I have downloaded them and will look at them later only because, I have been cooking all morning, and want to have some 'me' time in the greenhouse, whilst the dog is asleep. She can barely walk, and is in alot of pain. She recently had (very costly) treatment at the vet's for a form of deratitis on her soles of the paws. The trouble is, she will not let OH bathe them for her. So, it is the pain killers that are keeping her going until she is in the vets on Wednesday.
The thing is, if she hears me go out, she will want to come with me, and she is in alot of pain. We treat our animals like children. I hope that Daffy's cats are being well looked after, or she will be beside herself for leaving them.
Take care now
Julia in Derbyshire

Oh Julia, how I wish I could crochet......bought a book once......tried it and one side was straight and the other just came in......couldn't get the hang of it.....

In the 70's, crochet tops, baby clothes and pram covers were the rage, and I found a pattern for a lovely little plain jacket in white with silver edging for my Daughter's christening outfit and my Mum found a friend who made it for me........I wish I had kept it now, but I have the photos....

Got all the knitting, sewing, embroidery, even smocking skills......but can't crochet for peanuts.......such a shame as I have seen some brilliant stuff in patterns.......oh well, just grateful I can use my hands I suppose.....

Good on you who can do it, I envy you....

Sally, get yourself a book, and try again. As you say, all the crochet things were in fashion in the 70's. I had had two girls by then, and it was fashinable to put them inlittle knitted and crochet dresses. So, when i went into the nursing home to have my third, I packed a ball of wool, a hook, and a teach yourself book.
I managed to teach myself, and guess what. I had a boy.LOLOL
I love crochet, and often do it as a change to knitting. But it has to be a garment. I am not into Crimoline ladies covering toilet rolls, though the pattern I was referring to in the Woman's Weekly, is for storing disposable nappies in. It is a rabbit, wearing a dress that has an opening down the front to put the nappies into. I think I am going to have a go at it, as it would sit nicely on a basketry container I have in my downstairs loo.
Try it, have a go. And be patient.LOLOL
Julia in Derbyshire

Knitting, needlework craft work I can do, crochet, no, can just about do a chain!!!

Daff's cats will be fine as her son is looking after them.

Try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRsGeVk073w

I have so much 1 and 2 ply machine knitting wool that I find it hard to justify buying thicker wool to hand knit!So I am doing neither at the moment! Knitting wool doesnt always crochet well. Must look out for that womans weekly book.

i noticed this mag today

the last issue was packed with patterns,
but this one didnt have any i would be interested in doing,
tho that bunny one looked cute

Julie Ann, not many I would be interested in either, but I did fancy the crochet cover-up in a coffee coloured yarn, and the bunny. Last issue was of more interest to me.
I despair of knitting mags on the market at the moment. They are usually about £5.99, and are in a celephane packet, so you cannot see the contents. I have stopped buying most of them
Julia in Derbyshire