so I finally opened my package of 4 double sided needles, cracked my knitting book open, and learned to knit tubes. It took several attempts to figure it out but then it went pretty smooth. I now have a pink tube and a white tube. It took more concentration than knitting on 2 needles and I...

Hi everyone, I haven't been here in quite a while. Once in a while I stop by and skim the messages. I asked for help way back I think in October of 2005 when I started knitting and you all helped me so much. I think I've popped in a few times to write in since then but can't remember. :) You can...

I lost the thread, so am just coming right out and asking... since you were talking about it: What IS the correct pronunciation of Vincent VanGogh? phonetically, I say: van-goe. Thanks in advance! Hugs, Noreen

Working as a prep cook , i have to run a meat slicer. Found out about two weeks ago that i did a very good job of sharping the blade. The tip of my left index finger is healing very nicely, but still very very tender. I was cleaning the blade and in a blink of an eye, my finger was about 3/16 of...

In keeping with out "custom" of sharing really ugly knitted items, I have this to show you: http://www.phobe.com/fsmhat/index.html Higs, Katherine

I haven't seen Sue Carlson-Dunn in *forever*, and first wondered if anyone has heard from her. Secondly, I need to make a heeless *hurry-up* pair of tube-socks, and LOST the url to Sue's pattern... anyone have it? Hugs, Noreen

It's Democratic Primary Election Day here in Connecticut with all the buzz of a national election due to the Lieberman/Lamont primary. The Page One headlines of the three daily papers which arrive on my doorstep with a thud before 6AM read: "TOSSUPS - Gaps closing in senatorial, gubernatorial...

What sad news to start this day with, Thousands dead in the natural disasters in India, Sri Lanka, and regions. Earthquakes and tsunamies....with deathly results. So little one can do, but see where you can make a donation or help with clothing etc. My thoughts go out to all these helpless...

While perusing the Sock Wars forum I clicked on an ad, and wow... http://www.simplysockyarn.com/StoreFront.bok The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

The only way I could imagine that I'd crochet ever is the Tunisian crochet. What's the worry? With ordinary hook I can make only small items...Knitting needle is not good for that work...I should use it 'wrong way', if you get the idea. But maybe that dream will happen some day...I mean maybe I...

Would like the input of info on crafters choice books.Are they really worth it or not. Have anyone in the group gotten any books from them before. Thanks for information .Stella

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Du-uh... I'm having one of *those* days... I'm trying to figure out something and the brain is playing hide-and-seek... and it makes me MAD because it's something SIMPLE, and it makes me feel DUMB! Call for Help! How in the heck do I do a mitered shawl? I want it triangular, but I also don't want...

Hi Everyone, Does this group do any swaps? Ive noticed an exchange of 6.6 squares and would like to know more. Thanks, Keli

here is the list, some of you emailed me early in the last round to ask to be put on the list...Unfortunately I can't remember who you all are...so please sign up...if you are not on this list. Emergency Partners Noreen and Jacqueline Butt Els and Sheillah and then List so far:-

Hello there, Can I play here to please? I used to knit a lot when my 2 older children were young now 16 and 14 and fell out of the habit about 8 or 9 years ago. Last year I bought myself a new set of needles and knitted a few scarves with some of the fantastic new wools around am itching to...

It certainly has been a struggle, but I think I'm making some progress with color. Els, I still don't know how you got the back of those patterned squares you sent me to be so neat, mine look pretty straggly in comparison! Hopefully that will get better over time. I did do one of my...

This is for a crochet sweater but the confusion isn't in the crochet technique, it is in the pattern so you knitters may be able to answer my question too. I'm crocheting a lovely cable cardigan. A Leisure Arts pattern (Classic Crocheted Cardigans). As with most patterns, there are instructions...

Pirjo, An adorable site, thanks for posting it. Hugs, Aunt Nora

Hello everyone, I'm curious to know how much of the wool sold around the world is produced by merino sheep, but not labeled 'merino wool.' does anyone have an idea, or a lead? Thank you very much for your help! Ilya Zarembsky