There are a couple rules of thumb re the amount of stitches that are needed to compensate for the decease in width caused by twisting a cable. One says that "usually" a cable twist will decrease the width by 1 inch, and another that says to increase the number of stitches by 1/3 (one in three)...

Hi Noreen! I am glad you liked my part. It was so small, but I thought those things needed a new home finally. And when I heard about this Operation Surprise, I thought 'OK, now those things will get a good, permanent home'. And I think that is what happened. Thanks for being there. Best: Pirjo

Hi all, I just received a very kind email from Mirjam suggesting that I might want to make a shawl for my friend who's mourning many loses this month. I was wondering if any of you knew of a good pattern. I saw that Jiffy yarn is on sale for 97 cents/skein at Michael's....but any...

I want to knit the Kimono Jacket. I have never worked with this yarn and am wondering if anybody here has? It is a bulky yarn and would like some substitutes you may know of. http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/merinof_kimono.html Dawn

I received the January squares from Jenn V. today. They are really pretty. I love that shade of green. Thanks Jenn. Carol Ann

I've emailed you offlist. Thought I'd also let you know *here* the spinnerin stuff arrived safe and sound, DH laughed that the pkging looked like an LP album. Thanks again, Noreen -- Noreen's Knit*che (Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting, Bobbin-Lace and Spinning are my NICHE in life..)

Hi all, Just got this via email from Afghans for Afghans: Greetings, ** Special Request: Double-Pointed Knitting Needles + Fine Crochet Hooks for Kabul Women **

I have just received two boxes from my maillady. The first was sent by Nora, and in it were pressies from Nora, Anna Maria, Pirjo, Ria, Gwen and Stella. This was SO unexpected, and I am totally overwhelmed. (((Nora))) -{that's a hug} - Obviously YOU organized this, what a sweetie you are. Thank...

I have just received two boxes from my maillady. The first was sent by Nora, and in it were pressies from Nora, Anna Maria, Pirjo, Ria, Gwen and Stella. This was SO unexpected, and I am totally overwhelmed. (((Nora))) -{that's a hug} - Obviously YOU organized this, what a sweetie you are. Thank...

Can anyone help me please. I need one ball of Rowan's Linen Drape 848. Its out of production and I have searched everywhere. Its bright pink (cant remember the correct colour name). TIA Louise

Hi Roger, I've tried emailing Better Homes and Garden, but no response so I thought it would be easier and faster to ask you. Do you know if they are going to publish another issue of Simply Creative Crochet? I loved the premier issue and would subscribe if they did more. Hugs, Nora

Hello to all, first post here. I'm on a quest for my mother who is looking for a pattern for a "jalobra" (not sure of spelling). She first made this "knitted smock" in the early 70's. She recalls it possibly being printed in a Reynolds knitting magazine. I thought I would try the newsgroups in...

I sent Nora a square I had designed many many moons ago. She suggested that I post out the link to my webpage with my patterns: http://members.tripod.com/Gwenevere/patterns.html Enjoy! Jenn -- Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe - the starry heavens above me and...

I haven't been keeping up with the group since the fall, but i'm still around and do read post every now and then. Even if I haven't been a regular, I've been busy knitting and crocheting all winter. Made quite a few pairs of socks, slippers and hats that I give to a help center. I also made socks...

go to this site http://web.archive.org/web/20011117170518/www.cei.net/~vchisam/groovy/05-4a.html There is also a pattern for a crocheted tabard in the Granny Squares Coats and Clarks Book No.#261. There is also one in Coats and Clarks pattern D-171 called the Buttoned Tabard it is hand...

I just mailed my February squares to Janise JCT

I received Nora's beautiful squares today! Thank you Nora! :-) /J -- Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe - the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. - Immanuel Kant

Thanks for being so generous!!! Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. Glynna

Well, I must report that I *finally* cast on my NYCO project, and it is going very well so far! I'm making the Wooly Bear vest with Kool Wool & Fun Fur stranded together, and I have decided that I really don't care for the Fun Fur so far. (like the look, just don't like all those strands...

Was it you that said you would like to know of any crochet mags? if you did, I get a monthlyone this way just called Crochet Monthly, and they have some great idea's and patterns in them, Can't find a web page, but there is an email Published by Les Editions De Saxe...