A few weeks ago, I dismantled the old computer from my DS's room. The poor box just can't take it anymore!! It is 8 years old, afterall. But ever since, I am now noticing that they are signing on to google groups with their moniker and not logging out. So I apologise for the different monikers -...

Saw a tunic sweater pattern I really love, only I couldn't find a blue worsted, so I bought a boucle. I knitted a swatch of yarn (I'm using boucle, the pattern said worsted). The swatch came up to 14 stitches for 4 inches of yarn, but the pattern says to use 18 stitches. I know if I cast on the...

Has anyone successfully knitted the form-fitted arch stocking from Knitting with Meg? A friend has made several false starts, so I'm about to embark on it myself. My friend believes the first shaping round should read "knit to 5 before marker" instead of 6. I'm inclined to agree, since...

Hi everyone, maybe someone else may have some input on this for me. I have warped up a 4shaft floor loom with rug string, 4EPI and 39ins wide. I have a large Border Leicester, with a staple of between 3 and 4inches. Which I've washed and combed into long rovings. Using 1part baby oil to 3parts...

Thanks Stella for the wonderful squares. I am not at all concerned with the colors. I am glad you are able to knit and crochet, and have something to help you pass the time. Thanks for sending them...they arrived just fine. Prayers continue for you and your hubbie. Hugs, Susan

-from Penny, both gorgeous, one a stocking stitch square in an amazing novelty yarn and the other a textured pattern in a subtly shaded red. She also included a knitting themed postcard. Thanks again Penny. -- Sue W in East Anglia, UK

Hi everyone. I haven't been posting lately because my server wouldn't let me!! Seems they were doing things to their system. Anyway, I have been offering prayers for all who asked for them, and rejoicing with those who had good news - it's just that I could read but not write for a while...

Somebody sent me this site ,, it is a great site, but i would take some claims there with a pinch of salt ,,,, She calims her Moebious is the Original ,,,,,, so many people worked out how to do it ,,,,, And Elizabeth Zimmermann is really the firstr to introduce the idea into knitting ,,,,,...

From Marie. Two beautiful squares, knitted. One is a kind of dark sage, and has an embossed cross. The other looks like dark green sandwich spread, if you can picture that. It is dark green with flecks of red and yellow in it. I would love to have a sweater made from this. She also included a...

I think I have virtually cornered the market on old structo's kids! I am trying to furnish a classroom/studio so have been getting as many as I can. I feel like a millionaire. I just wanted to share a rant...why do some idiots bid stuff up to the regular retail (or higher) price? What do they...

A friend of mine wants me to make a leopard print baby blanket to match the Noah's Ark theme nursery. Any suggestions on where to find a yellow & brown or black mix yarn soft enough for baby? I was going to just do a shell stitch, but any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Bryan

Hi Everyone, I've just put the picture of afghan no. 46 in my photo album. http://tinyurl.com/17a Hugs and a big thank you to Shelagh. Nora

Cadence Si Kae Diep 7lbs 4oz 20in 10/08/2005 3:20 PM I sure felt that one! :) Allaya

I hate sewing. I hate sewing. I hate sewing. I mentioned earlier that I had to make an apron today. Pretty simple, you would think. I went to school to use the clothing lab, so that I could make a mess, clean it up, and not be interrupted. Well! This apron is a kind of pop-over-the-head, and quite...

I received 2 lovely crocheted squares from Laura today. I am always so appreciative of crocheted squares since I can only make granny squares while crocheting. Laura also sent an address book which will take the place of my current address book which is falling apart. Janise

(crossposted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn and rec.games.board; play nice, folks) I'm here both to announce a project and ask for some assistance with it. A couple years back, I had an inspiration to create a crochet interpretation of the boardgame _Die Siedler von Catan_ (the Settlers of Catan),...

I sent my squares to Marsha (minnineedles) today. (Yes, it was a big trip to the PO. LOL) Janise

I sent my November threads to Erin today. Let's see how long the mail takes this time. LOL Janise

Except thank you, thank you, thank you. I went to the mail today, and there was a box for me from Nora. "What is this?" I asked myself, knowing that she was not my 6x6 partner. She had warned me through e-mail that I should be on the look-out for a parcel from her, but I had no idea what would be...

Michelle, Cute hat and very cute children. Thanks for sharing. Carol in TN "Eastern Edge" wrote in message ... The flying spaghetti monster hat Katherine posted about (http://www.phobe.com/fsmhat/index.html )...