Hej! I still read rcty but haven't posted in AGES, so I thought I'd check in with y'all (yes, you can move me from South Carolina to Sweden, but you cannot REMOVE South Carolina from me!). I have crocheted several more shoulderbags using Eskimo yarn and then felting them in the washer and dryer....

I just finished my second go at making these. I've been using the book Knitted Tams by Mary Rowe for guidance and sometimes charts. These pics are pre-blocking, so they don't have the shape and are not yet evened out. http://www.flickr.com/photos/betty_b/sets/72157594564031395/detail/ BB

Hi guys! I hope this isn't posting twice. Oh well, sigh. :) I have decided to try to knit a winter wardrobe (I know, spring is flying in fast and I better get a move-on) for my SIL's doll collection, primarily Cissy, Alex, and Coquette. Does anyone know if there are any free patterns out there...

Hi Everyone. I was hoping that someone more experienced with reading cable charts would help me figure something out. I'm making the Cabled Cardigan from VK winter 2006. I'm working on the front left panel. The cable pattern is staggered, and there are 4 stitch cables and 6 stitch cables. The...

It occurs to me that if I had a crochet hook with a hook on both ends, then it would be so much easier to fix a ladder that has both knit and purl stitches. Each time a purl stitch sat on top of a knit stitch or vice versa, all I'd have to do is slide the shaft through the stitch and work with...

what type of Needlework Magazine are you talking about? Stella

I just posted photos of a couple of finished objects. This is an aran sweater I finished recently, it's from the only book (The best of Knitters Arans and Celtics) which I've ever made more than one thing from! http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2330798550071390319JFMVSb This is a chunky...

Helen ST, I think I've figured out how to do that twisted cord! Take one length of yellow and one length of black, lay them together, and tie them together at both ends. Now you have a circle. Put a big toe through the circle and pull the yarn up so you have a very narrow ellipse; pull the yarn...

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...

I have put up for auction on ebay.ca some needlework magazines from 1978-1979. They are in excellent condition and still have some great patterns in them. They are a mixture of filet crochet, knitting, crochet, and various other needlework...

I must tell you , the read sweater becomes addictive , the `sculptured`pattern is Wonderful , the wool is a very good wool . the color is easy for my eyes at any hour i pick it up to knit another row ,, \the color Becomes me ,,, Gee i hope it is legal to enjoy one`s knitting.::: I always loved...

Just re-read my Need Hat Pattern post and should have added "snow" now we have 7 inches and could get up to a foot. This is a good day to stay home, knit and watch Star Trek re-runsG Donna

Coggie, My deepest sympathy regarding the passing of your Dad. Hugs, Noreen -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com http://yarnwright.com

Howdy folks. The destash is off, for a variety of reasons. My hope was to rehome a *lot* of unused stuff from my stash in a short amount of time so I could flip some Sweet Maria's store credit on a bigger coffee roaster. For various reasons my plan isn't going to work right now (desperation...

Finished another ALKA Faroese: still not blocked, but... http://yarnscapes.com/gallery/thumbs/1-phot0015.JPG Enjoy, Hugs, Noreen -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend stitch patterns that would be appropriate for diabetic socks. I've scooped some cute Lorna's Laces on Ebay, in this wonderful "Sassy Stripe" that is hot fuschia and tangerine. It'll go great with Mom's hot pink Crocs on her bright red scooter that's waiting...

Many of you will remember me rambling on and on about that one and only Aran I've ever done. While at my DIL's yesterday I got her to bring the sweater out so I could take new and better pictures of it. The old one in my Yahoo album is pretty crumby since due to bad lighting or something it...

Went to "Stitches" today. I did not know there was that much overpriced, super-soft yarns in the US; much less that they could all be packed into one giant convention hall. Every alpaca in the world must be as bald as a marine recruit this weekend. The sponsor was launching a promoting a new book...

For all of you who wished good thoughts, prayers and afghans, Newsweek Mar 5, 2007 Has Marissa on the cover and an article about the care the vets are getting. Dawn0

Hi! I am new to this group and boy do I need help! I am trying to do some tiny knitting for the first time for a doll dress. The pattern calls for Peluche fur yarn as well as a spool of Lurex yarn. I am having a terrible time finding this stuff. I can't even seem to find a table that will tell me...