I have had a couple of months with different work on my mind. *To upholster my old coach took the most of my time, I have no picture, and it is not THAT interesting. But I AM happy it is finished, and will celebrate it with you, the Picture will come! *AND I have got a little niece, now I have 10...

Hello! I have been very slowly working on a doily (was supposed to have been a birthday gift for MIL in October '03). It is from Knitting Digest, May 2003, "Peach Perfection Doily". The pattern is difficult to do quickly, and the row is 103 stitches (I added a selvedge, because I do not plan to...

I've always used a safety pin as a row marker but have recently had = problems with it catching on the stitches. I was looking round the house = for something to use instead, and found that a curtain hook was perfect. = it's easy to move place if needs be, and stays put when you want it to...

In Sunday's Parade magazine, there's a picture of Jennifer Garner wearing a shawl. You can also see it on the website: http://www.parade.com/current/coverstory/index.html It looks like a hand-knit. Anybody want to guess what the yarn /needle size / shape / stitch is? A friend and I (both relative...

I received my squares from Kelly Giblin this past week. They are awesome! Jenn W.

Does anyone have a 2nd or later printing of this book? My first printing (bought brand-new about a month ago from a nearby LYS) has a gross printer's error. This being the weekend XRX hasn't yet gotten back to me about it (nor, quite honestly, do I expect them to get back to me - the last time I...

First they came for the Communists and I didn`t speak out- because i was not a Communist. Then they came for the Socialists and I didn`t speak out- because i was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists and I did not speak out - because i was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came...

On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 04:31:40 -0600 (CST), wrote: I want to Knit a Round Lacey Tablecloth been looking on the web and have been finding alot of tablecloths for sale , but not having much luck finding free patterns for round tablecloths And HELLO ALL, it has been over...

I haven't posted here very often, but I'm in a quandry about several projects I have either in the works or in the idea stages. 1. I, being the procrastinator that I am, decided at the last minute (10pm Saturday) to crohet my 18 month old DD a bonnet for Easter Sunday. I was doing fine until I...

Hi all, Well I'm finally over the two days of charity music work. But first I'd like to say thanx to both Nora and Noreen who have kept me informed of all the 6x6 activities and the March received squares. Good job there is three of us...lol.. Thanx N.N. Well now where to start, on Saturday...

On the advice on a number of people here I bought an addi turbo cicular = knitting needle to knit my double blanket in once piece instead of using = a number of ordinary needles. It arrived a bit ago and I only got chance to use it at the weekend and = it is amazing! I've only used the regular...

What does it mean and what is the process used please? Ophelia

Stella, I'll send my prayers and warm thoughts for you all! AUD

Hi ladies and gents! Stella, you are unbelievable! Or at least something like that. I got them today. Beautiful, oh so beautiful. What else can I say but Thank You so much? Have stitched a lot lately, have not done any knitting since 6x6 to this month..or maybe I have done square or two but for...

Hi all, I remember talking about this before, but I don't remember the particulars. If I wanted to knit a square on the diagonal, how would I do that? Do I cast on 1 stitch and then increase to 2 stitches, continuing by increasing at both sides every row, or do I increase only the first...

I have a pattern for a baby sweater that has raglan sleeves. The pattern is knitted from the top. I have several rows that increase gradually and all is looking well. My problem is the next instruction in the pattern: "Continuing to increas 1 st. before 1st seam marker and after second seam marker...

I keep seeing patterns I like that recommend Koigu, some that use two strands. I can't afford Koigu and am allergic to wool, so there's two strikes against it. I can't seem to find where it says what weight Koigu is so I can substitute something else. Sportweight? DK? Worsted? Using gauge and skein...

Hi everyone , If I may take this time to share with you all, a prayer request for my brother.HE has got to go through surgery on the 20th of this month.They will have to do the surgery through the front of his neck . Because of the 3 ruptured discs in his neck, he also have another one in his back...

What is a good width for a shawl? It is fairly heavy and meant to be used for warmth instead of looks. I am crocheting it in a very basic dc with increases at either end out of WW aran fleck red heart, so I don't have to sorry about a pattern, and I am fringing as I go. Right now, it is as...

Dear Ranee! IF you had time for knitting just now, I would say you were a magician!!LOL! Good to hear from you! And the baptismal gown ; well I theink there is a certain possibility for grandchildren , so I would go for that!!LOL! AUD ;-))