Been busy
By Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
October 30, 2015 4:18pm CST
Been busy
Sorry I’ve not really been around today just been busy doing other things.
One of things I’ve been doing is finishing a sweater off someone was wanting me to make. They wanted an Aran kind of sweater one with cables and everything going. Last year I knitted one the same but never took photos of it, this time I have. I’m really pleased the way it’s turn out. Lot of work involved.
I guess I'll post it on Etsy later at some point, who knows someone else might like one. The photo is of the sweater modelled by my daughter, it doesn’t really fit her, but oh well.
How’s your day been?
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Oct 15
Wow, you did a very good job. You don't see many men knitting now a days, and I think that is great. I am attempting to knit socks with double pointed needles, something I have never done before. I haven't done a lot yet, as I am taking it slow, to make sure I get it right. I am really impressed that you have taken up knitting.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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30 Oct 15
i'm not really into making soaks, made a few in the past. I took up knitting at the age of 7, many, many yeats ago lol.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Oct 15
@kevin1877uk I taught myself how to knit and crochet right after i graduated from high school. I purchased some learn how books, and that is how I started. I do enjoy it though, as it is a great past time.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
@rosekiss Cool so you would be 18 then? My mom sounded me, i picked it quick and was wanting to know more,
@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
31 Oct 15
WoW thats amazing! How long did it take you to do it? I can't even knit a scarf
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
Thank you, I was doing it on and off so not really time to how long it took me, I started it about 3 weeks ago.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
@Drosophila That one is sold but I will be putting it on my Etsy store.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
31 Oct 15
@kevin1877uk I really like it! It's design 'n' style is very "steam-punk". You should be able to get it for a great price.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Nov 15
@wiLLmaH I started it about 3 weeks ago, but didn't do it all the time so I really can't say how long.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
1 Nov 15
@kevin1877uk how long do you do that one in your uploaded photo?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
31 Oct 15
Adorable, totally not a color I could pull off, but I love the patterns in that!
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
thank you, no it's not my colour either it's what the person I knitted it for wanted.
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@Marilynda1225 (82691)
• United States
31 Oct 15
@Jessicalynnt I bet the blue would be gorgeous
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
Thank you, I'm now knitted three of those now, ok the colour wasn't the colour I would wear but it was for someone else who want that colour.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk I don't know if I would wear the colour either. But it is still a rich vibrant colour and will look great on some.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@paigea Yeah it's a nice colour for some, just not my kind of colour lol
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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20 Jun 16
Thank you, lot of work went into doing that sweater, After a knitted it the lady what another one. It was also too big for my daughter to model lol.
@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
1 Nov 15
That is a good way of staying busy. It's Sunday. Lots of work to do around the house.
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
I'm sure there is always plenty of work to be done around the house.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
31 Oct 15
Wow you did a good job on the sweater. I have no talent or patience so wouldn't be able to do that.
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@allknowing (135943)
• India
31 Oct 15
i was reading through comments and notice that does not seem a colour that anyone likes here. We do not need sweaters here that often. That is an intricate patterns. Hats off to your patience.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
Thank you, I guess not knowing where you come from, little too warm.
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@Marilynda1225 (82691)
• United States
31 Oct 15
Wow that is a beautiful sweater...love the color!! you certainly are talented
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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31 Oct 15
Oh, that is gorgeous. Sadly I never got past the knitting a scarf for my Sindy stage!
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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31 Oct 15
@kevin1877uk I attempted to knit a bear a few years ago. I managed about twenty rows and then gave up. I don't think I was blessed with the knitting genes of my Mumsy and my nana!
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@Phoenixmaid (129)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov 15
Love the Jumper, the detailing is amazing. I've never plucked up enough courage to try and make clothing. I love cables though.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
Yes they do take time, a lot of work involved like you know with knitting yourself.
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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31 Oct 15
Didn't really take me long, I would say a little over two weeks maybe near 3. Being doing it on and off. I guess if I put my mind to it I could have done it sooner.
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