I can not get into my knitting or crochet, I don't even want to pick it up or look at it. It is summer time and fishing time, maybe a little gardening. Any one else? Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

Hi, My name is Lisa and I've been lurking and reading here for quite some time. I'm hoping that you all will be able to help me or perhaps direct me to where I might find help in a book, etc. for a knitting problem. I made a hat on double pointed needles and it wasn't until after I had nearly...

NAYY, just thought this was GREAT! Some can't afford wheels, and some just can't handle a drop-spindle... and I don't mean coordination wise either, some just can't lift their arms to 'drop'... so check THESE out! They'll go on the market June...

Hee hee Here's some fun, considering how we've been discussing that WORD...... I just happened to glance at my box of "tin foil", and here's what it said In English - Aluminum (no second 'i') In French - cuz every package is in both English and French in Canada - "papier d'aluminium" How's...

Spike Driver spun a FINE 'yarn': I was just interested. Do you use the 4 or 5 needles, 2 circulars, or the magic loop? I use the 2 circulars or the magic loop more than I do the 4 or 5 needles. I prefer the Magic Loop. I use the 2 Boye needle sets I have until I have need for a...

Hello everyone, I have been told and corrected, by several people on my use of the term felted knitting. the term should be fulled knitting or weaving.. So there you go another lesson in correct terminology. When you have used a textile technique to create an item as in knitting, weaving...

Ooga Chukka, Ooga Ooga Ooga Chukka... ......

Angela Faye Oon wrote: Hello rcty-ers, I'm a relative newbie to knitting (have been crocheting for a while) and I've got this cast-on question which may sound a little dumb. I've discovered that I tend to cast-on too tight, so from a tip I read from a website I'm using a needle that's...

Hi Slinky, I think you misunderstand the purpose of Freecycling. It's not a charity. The goal of Freecycling is to keep usable items out of the landfill, while reducing consumerism at the same time. Folks post items they no longer want, and others respond who can use them. Everything is free,...

hmmm...are our in-laws related? :) I agree that you should keep the shawl. But perhaps you can take a picture of the shawl and socks and send it to your MIL and FIL with a note saying that they were originally intended for them for Christmas, but since plans changed, the will be...

For those of you who prayed with me over the past few years, I have to let you know that my mother died early this morning. She was in no discomfort, and, in fact, asked my sisters to let her go. She died peacefully, and will be cremated. My brother will keep the ashes until we can scatter them...

To all my Canadian friends out there - remember - today is Federal Election Day!! Exercise your right and get out there and VOTE. There is still time! If you don't - don't whine about the results! ;) Shelagh

Hope everyone is having a good day so far. I have been up since the crack of dawn cooking for my DD's family birthday party. Everyone is coming at 1:00 so I had to start early. Absolutely no crochet or stitching has been done at all this week :( I have just been to busy with the birthday and...

Good m-oo-rrr-nin' ya'll! Raises mug and waves! It's Sunday, I've been UP for hours and hours, blog-surfing, editing my own, reading posts here, etc. Hugs, Noreen PS, yesterday was Don's ONE YEAR REMISSION MARK --- wooooohooooo! http://noreensknitche.weblogs.us/

What is the biggest knitting oops that you have made? For me it was a Fair Isle vest, and I didn't see the "mistake" until it was done. I designed the vest, charted out all the patterns, and knitted it. The first time the DH wore it, I noticed that there was a completely different pattern on...

Good Morning everyone I am just in time to make it on Sunday morning as it is 11.40 am so I only have 20 minutes to go! Last week I posted on Monday as I figured that would be most of you folks Sunday but this week I am feeling a little mischievous and decided I would beat you all to it...

I was looking to grab the pattern for the Glamour Scarf, and I can't get to the site :( Is anyone else having the same problem?

Hi all, Right lets get a few things straight. First of all I started the six by six square exchange back at the end of August. It was done as there was a particular slump in the mails at the time, regarding knitting and communicating with each other, especially where we could have been...

Hi Everyone, Here is what so many have been waiting for, the signup for Feb. Now, since this is the month of Valentines, you may want to put a heart in a square, that is up to you. Hugs, Nora

Well some of you have expressed a wish to do more than two squares a month. I have no control over what you do personally. However, please bear it in mind that some of our members of this group, lead extremely busy lives and cannot for one reason or another get theirs done this fast. Also if you...