A recent study indicated that Yarn and thread gives off certain Pheromones that actually hypnotize women and cause them to purchase unreasonable amounts. When stored in large quantities in enclosed spaces, the Pheromones (in the yarn) cause memory loss and induce the nesting syndrome (similar to...

This one appeared in my Sunday Paper. At the end is a list of famous knitters. Hope you can enjoy! Sea http://njo.com/search/index.ssf?/base/living-2/1075015062224860.xml?starledger?life

There is an article in the current Newsweek (January 26, 2004) called "Rock-and-Roll Knitters" Here's the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3988559/ I thought it was a fun article! Kathryn

I just bought this hank of yarn and have a question....When I unwind it onto my ball winder, I will fill a ball and then have more on the hank....Do I cut it and then continue and wind another ball or what? Thanks for any info. -- Linda S. in So. California Proud Grandma of 3 boys and twin girls!!

Have we had this link yet? http://www.cult45.fsbusiness.co.uk/featuresjackie.html Go ahead, flame away!

I'm trying to knit a stocking hat for my husband with a faily short tail. I can't find a pattern anywhere. Can anyone help?

I've just read the note from Ray, and perhaps, once we've all finished our projects we could start again doing the squares using whatever colour choice our partner sends us. We would end up with some lovely colours in some beautiful afghans then Let us know what you think Cheers.....Cher...of...

Since I am most of the time the last one to slide in with news and answers, let me be the first one in NA to annouce Spring. Snowdrop are blooming right around the corner from us, a whole field full of them. I should take some to Toronto, where it is BOC Els -- I have added a trap for...

Today on HGTV there was a segment on the Carol Duvall show about knitting needle storage. It was how to make two placemats into a knittting needle roll tied with ribbon. Here is the link http://hgtv.com/hgtv/crafting/article/0,1789,HGTV_3352_2310591,00.html I thought those of you that like to...

I know binding off was just discussed recently, but this is different. When you bind off (in knitting), how do you get your last stitch not to be so loose? No matter what I have tried, my last stitch is always very loose. I have tried to knit (or purl depending on the stitch) the last 2...

Oh yarners ,,,, this is dangerous ,, all those threads , many variagetd ,, on my worktable .... i sew i knit i translate ,, but they Wink at me ,,, i say No no i have yto manu work not enough time or hands ,,, But they leer they know that eventually ,,, i will collect them all in a multy Crazy...

Hello( the other Kim ) , You have been selected as my partner in Feb.exchange ,could you seen me your address please hope to hear from you soon.Stella

Maine-iac Rose wrote: it was just a joke, not supposed to offend any1, sorry if it offended you in some how. I wasn't offended. In fact, I sent it to some people. Katherine

Hi Shillelagh! Congratulations! I have made som FO's too...squares and jacket fronts. Let's just hope I finish that np picture some day too. It is in my bag now...and I carry it with me whenever I go for a visit for a friend. Knitting projects are at home at the moment. When I am not at home,...

You mentioned knitted food. This URL is courtesy of Queer Joe's knitting blog. http://www.cult45.fsbusiness.co.uk/featuresjackie.html Anna (Joe's wonderful blog is http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/ )

Hi ladies and gents! I do not know if 2 jacket fronts are counted....not to mention those many squares I have knitted lately. But if they count, then I have something to report as FO's. The jacket is not completely done yet...I started sleeve yesterday...let's hope I can finish it some day. But...

Where do you wear the twist? "Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message ... Ladies i made a mini Moebious , Crochet , just to fit my head and only 10 cm wide , it serves well as hair band and Ear muff. mirjam

Hi, Here is the list of names I have received so far. Please check the list and make sure your name is there, I don't want to miss anyone. I'm planning on posting the partner list tomorrow. Hugs, Nora

Hi all for those of you who know that I lost a much loved ten year old feline friend of mine, I thought I'd share a little poem I had in a card from my vets today... The front of the card shows three cats, and underneath this is written With Deepest Sympathy. then inside it says... If it should...

I hope there is such a thing as free internet instructions for tub socks knitted on the Ultimate Sweater Knitting Machine. I have spen DaysAndDaysHoursAndHours searchine everywhere on the net with NO luck I am genuinely depressed as I am so far behind with my Christmas sock for about a dozen...