Some time ago I posted that I got a number of cones thin yarn for knitting machines. I knitted a jumper for my granddaughter (swatch picture 4), crocheted a lap-size blanket (start of it picture 3), did a second one with different coloured stripes (picture 2) and now crocheted a South Bay shawl (picture 1). I loved the pattern.

Oh my word, you have been busy. They are all lovely. Hugs Yvonne x

Such beautiful work. I love knitting.

Beautiful! I never learned to knit. I used to crochet a little, but nothing that had to sized. I did shawls and blankets.

wow they all look wonderful!

All of your knitting and items are so nice,mops. My favorite is the multicolored blanket and the shawl is a close second.-lol- I freeze and anything for warmth!

What wonderful things you have made. I love, love, love the shawl!

it looks so great , work great :-)

I still have a knitting machine and lots of cones, and when I have time I make something... but this year its been too busy. Being creative is so satisfying I can understand the pleasure when you have a finished garment. These items look beautiful.

Beautiful work. Tried knitting (with needles) one time and didn't enjoy - stayed tense. Also tried crochet. Love lots of other kinds of needlework, but think I'll leave the knitting and crochet to you!

wow, they are very pretty!! great job , compliments for you :)

I love the shawl in picture 5, and the knitted piece in picture 4, actually I love them all. You've done so much with your time here Martine, well done. The crochet pattern for the lap size blanket is wonderful. Love Chris

Ziet er prachtig uit,zal ze vast heel blij mee zijn👍👍👍

WOW!!!! I do crochet but could never get the hang of knitting. They are all gorgeous!

They are all lovely...you have been busy!

You have been a busy lady.
Oh my Martine. My knitting machine has not seen the daylight since I moved and now I would not know where to put it, since the embroidery machines have taken over. However I have lots of cone and hand knitting yarns. Nice thing about cone ones you can double, triple ... them to make them the thickness you need for a project.

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by mops 09 Aug 2016

Thank you.
I can set it up in a small guest room - we have not downsized after the children moved out so there is a spare. The machine has not been used in years and need some TLC before use. I'd love to try some lace on it.

by crafter2243 09 Aug 2016

Hopefully the foam rubber has not deteriorated. I would not know where to get parts for the machine. Brother has stopped making them long time ago.

These are all stunning.......the tank top I just posted was done with machine knit yarn.....it gives a nice drape, right?

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by mops 09 Aug 2016

It does.

Well done! I still have quite a few cones as well.......

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by mops 09 Aug 2016

These are only 3 of the 4 reds, there are about 10 whites and off-whites, some blues - two banana cardboard boxes in total.
I might even consider using that old knitting machine :)

by spendlove 09 Aug 2016

I wish I still had mine!

Wow beautiful

Oh my goodness, you have been busy. And you still have lots of yarn to use up! Your work is beautiful

it looks awsome and you will use it all luv the colours in your lap blanket your patience will pay in the end enjoy