Comments on: Knee Cosy

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By: pollyannapenguin

pollyannapenguin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:49:16 +0000

Ooh that’s a good idea … and I have a load of basmati I keep forgetting to cook …

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:16:38 +0000

If you want a cheap alternative to gel packs you can make minature microwave bags for hand/knee warmers by sewing two small squares of fabric together and then filling with rice (allegedly basmati works best), then just microwave it for a minute to warm the rice up before you venture outside

By: pollyannapenguin

pollyannapenguin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:53:31 +0000

I’m rather hoping the thing hubby ordered will do the trick because a) saves me a job and b) given what it’s costing, it had better work! However, if not then ribbed crochet and Velcro combo coming up!

By: Alison

Alison — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:55:50 +0000

Ha! Was just about to comment on the genius idea- and then read your comment… Very wise, say I.

By: Wren

Wren — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:57:05 +0000

You could also attach a velcro strip to each end of your crocheted knee cosy, Penguin. That way you wouldn’t have to step into it and pull it up over your calf to your knee–just wrap it around the knee and close the velcro fastenings.

Alternatively, the knee support your hubby ordered, or a heat pack that wraps around the knee are also good possibilities. Since your drive is too short to allow the car to warm up well, I can really see your kneed (heheh) for warmth. Arthritic joints just hate the cold!

Have a terrific, warm and cosy weekend.

By: pollyannapenguin

pollyannapenguin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:47:09 +0000

That’s a really good idea Barbara, and I could whip one up in an evening … a darned sight easier than doing the gloves I’m trying to crochet at the moment. I will see how the thing hubby’s ordered me pans out but if it’s not really what I’m after then I’ll give crochet a try for sure!

By: barbara johnson

barbara johnson — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:58:54 +0000

Great idea… i do bring a lap blankie…in the cold weather… seemss that both kneecaps are always cold unless they are covered with a “soft fleece blanket”…. yep, i’m a big baby,,, DH drives most always so i have he luxury of having “stuff” around me in the car..As for the knee cozy… i was thinking it could be made like a headband/ear cover that i made a lot of… size can be controlled easily…
it’s crochet.. chain the number of stitches to be the width you want.. (cover the knee), then do rows of Single Crochet (in the back loop, this makes a ridge for slight stretch)… work until the fit is snug and comfortable.. then seam into a ring… What do you think??Barbara

By: pollyannapenguin

pollyannapenguin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:27:37 +0000

Or alternatively … ask hubby to look for something in his chiropody supplies catalogue … he’s found me a knee support with a gel insert and is ordering it now! Now I can do something fun in the Christmas break instead!