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Help with dyeing by SlinkyToy
Check out Createx Liquid fiber dye. Easy to use (vinegar+heat is all you need), non-toxic. You might not get those vibrant tones when you overdye a beige or off-white wool, however, but it certainly won't hurt to experiment. http://www.aatriceco.com for the dye I mentioned. "Lynne in Toronto"...
July 8th 03 09:25 PM
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About the pattern yet by NoraBalcer
Hi Pirjo, Yes, that is what you would do as I take it it will have sleeves set in and not a raglan sleeve pattern. Am I right Allaya? Hugs, Nora
July 8th 03 09:11 PM
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Thanx again.... by Pirjo Ilvesvuori
Thanx ladies. You are such sweet friends! I know I am not the easiest person to deal with...but you have been there for me through the thin and thick. Thanks for that. Best: Pirjo
July 8th 03 08:25 PM
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Ot good night friends by Lucille
Good Night dear Mirjam--How sad to have had such a disturbing trip and then come home with your tush hurting. Sleep tight and remember to stay on your stomach. Lucille "Noreen's Knit*che" wrote in message ... In article...
July 8th 03 06:31 PM
by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen Go to last post
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Was Eeeew - unspun yarn by Nomdeplume
Hi all, moving this thread down here :) My clogs had to be in the washer at maximum agitation for 35 minutes. Also, since they are made of roving and not yarn, they had to be put in a lingeree bag, and even so, still needed some odd looking tangles clipped off by the time they were small...
July 8th 03 04:03 PM
by Helen \Halla\ Fleischer Go to last post
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New Pictures by
try posting this in rec.crafts.textiles.yarn as this group is very knowledgeable and helpful. Sue in Brampton... quilter, crocheter, and new to machine embroidery In article , says... Ann wrote: I've added a few of my quilts here ...
July 8th 03 02:03 PM
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New link for crochet patterns by Angelicsong
Hi Everyone, I saw this link on another group I'm on and wanted to share it with you. It has loads of patterns, all crochet. There are toys, a tea cosy, bags, coat hanger covers and lots more. http://members.optusnet.com.au/we2/patterns.html Melody (Angelicsong) 0:)
July 8th 03 01:15 PM
by Noreen's Knit*che Go to last post
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Gemini by Karen
"Norma" wrote in message ... I haven't said anything on the subject of Gemini, because I didn't feel that "Eleanor"'s comments deserved an answer. But now I will. I have talked quite frequently with Ruth over...
July 8th 03 12:38 PM
by Sue Carlson Dunn Go to last post
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Help with EZ Pattern~the percentage sweater by Slick Hippy Chick
I am knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's 'Best Baby Sweater" found in The knitters Almanac.....After she gives the instructions for the sleeves, she says; Decrease 10 %, (K8, K2tog across) and finish with 1 inch of garder sts. Cast off loosely, in P,on the right side............. I am not sure what...
July 8th 03 12:03 PM
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Hello, from a stranger.. by Sue Carlson Dunn
Welcome back Maddy! Sorry to hear that you've been sick. Maybe you could do some small articles, or use cotton yarn? -- Sue CD...quietly unravelling in Cumbria... Pot Luck Crafts www.howhill.com Sue's Project Pages www.howhill.com/projects Please take off your shoes to email me! "Maddy"...
July 8th 03 09:30 AM
by Sue Carlson Dunn Go to last post
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Me and my miserable memory by Pirjo Ilvesvuori
I must ask about that decreasing yet....If I crochet 4 stitches together in the end CLOSER to me(the end where the yarn is), do I have to knit together 4 stitches in the end FURTHER AWAY from me? Or how? I want to make those things right. Best: Pirjo
July 8th 03 06:31 AM
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How to block shawl by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen
I feel like Katherine i do not block ,, if i think it isn`t straight i will put it on a towel in the bathroom while washing , the humidity and steam will work ,,, mirjam
July 8th 03 06:31 AM
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About that pattern by Pirjo Ilvesvuori
I try to translate this thing. Project: Sweater for a kid Size: 110 cm Yarn: Novita 7 Brothers Gauge: - 18 = 10, vertically 26 = 10 Back: Cast on 72 stitches. Knit 2 knit-2 purl 4 cm. When you knit the last row of 2 knit, 2 purl- add 8 stitches evenly (I
July 8th 03 12:42 AM
by Allaya Diep Go to last post
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Aaron -- about that gansey by SlinkyToy
Oh, I have no balance, tho I do occasionally achieve a sort of Zen trance when I'm in the spinning groove. Long-term project, this gansey... "AGRES" wrote in message news:CJjOa.37$N7.265@sccrnsc03... I'm a slower knitter. It would take me hundreds of years : ) I think...
July 7th 03 09:53 PM
by SlinkyToy Go to last post
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Messy message by Pirjo Ilvesvuori
I think I am gonna stay outside of this mess 'cash-or-not'. Instead of that...I have something to ask. Or confirm...however you see it. You see, the situation is this: I have a pattern. Now I have done the cast on, knitted the 2 knit 2 purl - part and then changed the needles. Then I have done...
July 7th 03 07:08 PM
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Just another link by Pirjo Ilvesvuori
http://pages.ivillage.com/tshaddox/charitablecrafters/id38.h tml Best: Pirjo
July 7th 03 06:48 PM
by NoraBalcer Go to last post
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Name that tool! by SlinkyToy
Anybody know what this is? The big board is curved and mounted on a frame that can be clamped to a table. I know I've seen these online but of course now I can't find it. The closest thing I've found is a "carding board" which is flat and looks smaller than this thing I...
July 7th 03 06:26 PM
by Helen \Halla\ Fleischer Go to last post
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Increasing the size of a pattern (or customizing) by Laurie
I need to increase the size of a Rowan coat length cardigan pattern I want to do. Their XL size is 102cm and I need 132cm. Is there an easy way to do this? I was just trying to figure out the "pattern of the pattern" to figure out what my instructions would be. For example, there is...
July 7th 03 06:24 PM
by Laurie Go to last post
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OT- Craft publication by xray_momma
found on another board this link for an annual magazine for fibre crafters. I thought it may be of interest for some. http://www.ashford.co.nz/FreeMagazine.asp It apperars to come once a year, but says it has ideas and information. Xray
July 7th 03 03:55 PM
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Things Not to Do With Knitting Needles by SlinkyToy
But, but, how will I knit socks and mittens and my gansey (for which I'm spinning 20wpi 3-ply) ??? "Slick Hippy Chick" wrote in message news:CpKMa.53$7e.23@fed1read07... Take heed and pay attention to the knitting gods! "SlinkyToy" wrote in...
July 7th 03 03:05 PM
by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen Go to last post
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