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Looking for Pirjo! by BB[_2_]
I received such a wonderful surprise in the mail from a very sweet lady! Pirjo! I'm so happy you remember me. I wanted to make sure you know it arrived before I can send a thank you note to you. I was so happy to hear from you :) Betty
November 30th 18 11:17 PM
by mysteryknitter Go to last post
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Whats your choice of needles for socks by SpikeDriver
Hello Dear friends, I am curious to what type of needles do you use when you knit socks. Ive used 4 double point needles, 5 double points, 2 circulars, 1 circular, 2 socks on 2 circulars,
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July 14th 06 09:25 AM
by SpikeDriver Go to last post
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Need help........ :) by Susie
Could someone help me please. I went to my first class yesterday. I did some practice work and then she got me started on a hat. I came home with about two or three inches done and then tried some more and after a time I looked at it and the stitches are different looking. It is like I'm seeing the...
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October 12th 05 04:24 AM
by David R. Sky Go to last post
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Hi, I am New to the group by [email protected]
On Monday, November 25, 2013 at 5:34:11 PM UTC+1, Sheila Street wrote: My name is Sheila, hello everyone. I am also new to weaving and have a yarn question. I want to weave tapestries. What are some good yarns for the warp on wall hangings? Is wool the best yarn for warp and should it be 2 or 3...
April 2nd 19 10:14 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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What's everybody WORKING on? by Noreen's Knit*che
I'm bored with the threads, so starting a NEW one, grin! So... what ARE you working on? As usual, I've got 7 to 8 projects going on at once! I'm KNITTING: Prairie Breeze Lace Shawl (*my* KaL), the Flower Basket Shawl (FBS redux KaL), and the EZasPi shawl (EZasPi KaL)... plus I'm knitting (yah,...
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March 14th 05 01:05 PM
by Aud Go to last post
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Masham Sheep and Wool Fair + New Wheel! -long by Sarah Grace
Dear All Had to jot a quick note as i am so chuffed. My Dsis and i drove to the Masham (Yorkshire, UK) SAWF yesterday. They are rare around here so it was something i had been looking forward to for ages, even though it was not at all local. What a great place- Masham is a picture postcard...
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October 14th 03 02:36 AM
by Olwynmary Go to last post
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Lyscordet by Warren
Hi I recently bought a book of lyscordet/silky pattern book and have found the chatter very useful, having already made garment from book in a double cotton just working to the sizing I wanted I wanted. --
August 5th 17 03:44 AM
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stinky yarn by Laurie
Ugh, I just learned a lesson. I bought some yarn off ebay. Nothing huge or expensive. Just an inexpensive kit of yarn in Packers colors for a gift. The kit came and actually the box it was packed in smelled overwhelmingly like potpourri. I thought, "how nice." But when I opened the little...
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August 15th 03 04:12 PM
by Katherine Burgess Go to last post
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Need help with translating this pattern in German by NKM
Hi, Came across this beautiful pattern. But since it's in German, it means nothing to me. I live in UK and hence when anyone kindly offers to translate it for me, can you please mention which crochet terminilogy you are using - US or UK or some other..... Many thanks in advance for your help!
March 29th 14 09:17 PM
by Carey N. Go to last post
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what is the equivalent of Twilleys featherlight yarn by Coseley Farmer
I have an old but lovely crochet pattern that uses Twilleys featherlight yarn - what can I use instead? --
November 18th 14 05:44 AM
by Coseley Farmer Go to last post
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she was amazed by mirjam
Yesterday while traveling by Bus i saw that i lost a stitch in my knitting and wasn`t really happy with the result , thus i unravelled the knitted part ,,, a woman next to me was amazed , and asked why i unravelled it , i told her why !!! she said she rarely knits and when she does she Usually has...
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October 22nd 09 05:53 AM
by mirjam Go to last post
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Aspen Yarn crisis by [email protected]
Anyone have Yarns Brunswick Windrush 3.5 oz. Very pale mint green? Need about 4 skiens. Judy Estep
November 19th 19 05:50 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Patons Capstan Wool by [email protected]
On Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 7:29:42 AM UTC-6, Karen Ewing wrote: I have just got back into knitting and was hoping to find out what ply patons capston wool is or an equivalent yarn to use. Can anyone help. Thanks Karen I HAVE ball of Patons Capstan yarn in my hand. Made in England...
April 4th 20 08:37 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Making Socks Fit Better by Katherine H
I just finished knitting my first pair of socks and I have to say I'm hooked. I used the pattern from Lion Brand for the Magic Stripe yarn and while I'm happy with the results, I'd like to learn how to "fit" the sock better. So, I'm looking for books, websites, tips, advice, any spare knowledge...
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May 12th 06 01:14 PM
by Leah Go to last post
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Duck booties crochet pattern! by Anna MCM
Someone (sorry, I forgot who) was searching for it sometime ago. Maybe it=B4s too late, but anyway: http://www.crochet-world.com/freepatterns/pages/free_patterns_apr2004.htm= l Hugs, Anna Maria
July 4th 11 06:04 PM
by Mirnaesery Go to last post
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Knitting Peeves? by DA
I hate it when I have spent a couple of weeks knitting a sweater out of a nice yarn, with a complex pattern or unusual design and the first time I wear it, some one says "You know, I saw a sweater just like that at WallMart/KMart". What is your pet knitting peeve? DA -- This property protected by...
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October 13th 05 08:05 PM
by Kirsten Watson Go to last post
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The Death of Ski Sweaters and Ganseys - Long by
Yarnstandards.com is the end of ski sweaters and fisherman's ganseys. I am not saying that the Standard Yarn Weight System is the cause of the end of ski sweaters and fisherman's sweaters, any more than a bridge is the cause of the end of a road, but when you get to the end of the road, there is...
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April 4th 06 10:30 AM
by Katherine Go to last post
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Competition Open to All by [email protected]
Hi Everyone, As a thank you for all those taking part in our wonderful 6x6 monthly square exchange, AND also as a thank you to those who don't ... for putting up with us, Cher and Nora as founder members, have decided to post a competition for anyone to join in on. The winner will receive...
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September 23rd 05 11:27 PM
by spinninglilac Go to last post
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Spinning and Weaving by Neal Rogers
Hi everyone: I'm new to this newsgroup and wondered if anyone is interested in weaving and hand or wheel spinning. I didn't see any other newsgroups devoted to looms and wheels. The reason I'm asking is that my wife and her youngest daughter are presently taking spinning lessons through a local...
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August 22nd 03 10:35 AM
by Cher Go to last post
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Knitting Blog Awards! by The YarnWright
I've been nominated in the Knitting Blog Awards (details at Queer Joe's Knitting Blog), in the catagory of Best Overall Knitting Blog (near the bottom, after all the other catagories) I'd appreciate your vote(s) -- ya'll can only vote once. (I've only received one percent of the votes, btw, versus...
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January 3rd 06 12:56 AM
by klh Go to last post
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