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The ideal yarn for baby blankets? by Padishar Creel
As of late, there has been a rash of pregnancies among our friend's children. What would be the idea yarn (brand as well) for a baby blanket? I have done one in cotton but it isn't very colorfast. One in a 75% acrylic 25% wool blend but I am worried about pilling and allergies. I like the...
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September 9th 07 02:29 PM
by hesira Go to last post
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Offer: Complete Spinning Plants and Machinery by ijazpk
We are pleased to offer you the following from world wide sources. Please contact us, if interested in any at our email address . MS-0901 12155 Spindles Ring Spinning Plant Rieter 1992 and above Location:Europe DETAILS ON REQUEST
September 9th 07 11:51 AM
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Irish crochet (hooks, especially) by B Vaughan
I've just started trying to do Irish crochet, after thinking about it for several years. (Until recently, I was too busy to do any crocheting.) I'm using a size 16 thread and a 0.75 mm hook. These are both larger than is usually used for Irish crochet, but they feel very tiny and all ten of my...
September 9th 07 10:53 AM
by Mary Fisher Go to last post
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uneven knit and purl rows by Douglas Paulley
I'm having problems with my knitting. I've just finished a matinee jacket which is all very nice, but there's a definite 2 row pattern going on. One row is definitely more prominent than the other. I've done a piccy: http://www.kingqueen.org.uk/knitting.jpg
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September 9th 07 07:30 AM
by Joseph Go to last post
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Yard Sale finds by DAB
Lots of bags with mostly wool yarns all in orig bags with 10 skeins and the prices were 50 cents per skein......several caught my eye but I have never seen the brand or type. The first is a fingering/sock weight with Bernat and Boucle' de Laine and Master Dyed on the label also one ounce and...
September 8th 07 03:20 PM
by suzee Go to last post
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I love knitting with bamboo by [email protected]
As my Baboo knitted shawl progresses , i want to tell you all it is a marvelouss thread to work with , it has a feeling of silk , it is soft and a slight `creamy` feeling , the result is great ,,, mirjam
September 8th 07 05:24 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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New needles to buy! by Padishar Creel
My fellow needlecrafters, I rec'd a nice message from someone who attended the Stitches Midwest Show and she was sharing new things she saw. I love new needles and she shared this website where you can custom make your needles to some extent. www.signatureneedlearts.com/index.php No, I am not...
September 6th 07 09:39 PM
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A silly question on right & wrong by Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.
I really hate to ask another question so soon after my last one, but I'm learning so much by being here! I missed one of the basics for knitting, especially when knitting on the round. When a pattern says Right side or Wrong side, ......take a pair of socks for instance. When I'm knitting a...
September 6th 07 09:38 AM
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Attn Y! by Mary Fisher
Cher, the book came this morning - I'm enchanted! And it lists suppliers within striking distance to boot - fabulous!! Thank you so much :-) Mary
September 6th 07 09:31 AM
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Knitting Bags by [email protected]
If you are like me, you have a knitting bag for every project. Well here is one project bag that you do not want to miss. http://www.persnickitydesign.com/product_bag_knitter.php They call it their knitter. Is is long enough to fit strait needles. My friend just bought one off of Etsy and it is...
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September 6th 07 05:25 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Ping Noreen by Katherine
Well, treasure, I have cast on and done the first 11 rows of the shawl. Considering that this brings me to a grand total of 13 stitches, I haven't really done much, but it is a start, right? Did you get it started? Higs, Katherine
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September 5th 07 07:02 PM
by Katherine Go to last post
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Bamboo thrad and result of working with it by [email protected]
You all might remember i started to work with Bamboo thread , i tried it but wasn`t too happy with the pattern i chose ,,, but i measured well made some gaugues and decided to knitt a shawl on the width /long part up or down i chose a kind of net work , first half of my shawl i knit eirther 3 or...
September 5th 07 06:40 AM
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Baby Surprise Jackets.......finished! by DAB
I have not posted much...but I read several times a day. I finally updated my blog with pix of EZ's Baby Surprise Jackets, 2 are finished and one more on the needles...this time using sock weight yarn and smaller needles. The first 2 were done in worsted weight and should fit 6 month...
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September 4th 07 11:47 PM
by DAB Go to last post
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Knitting exhibition is a suceess by [email protected]
Yesterday i sat in the exxhibition toi watch , from the over 200 we had in opening day and about 50 we had yesterday the General reactions are amazement t ' people had no clue one could knit 3d forms , jewelery baskets etc people also liked the postcards we hang postycards that show all kinds of...
September 4th 07 11:01 AM
by Erin Go to last post
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Needle advice or experience please by Mary Fisher
Soon I'll be starting a shawl - the Frost and Ice - with Kidsilk Haze yarn (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk), it's very fine. The needles recommended are UK6/5mm/US7 or 8 and the tip is that bamboo needles may be preferred. I've never used bamboo but did find when I knitted the pi shawl, with...
September 3rd 07 06:14 PM
by Katherine Go to last post
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Tiny dolls' clothes by Mary Fisher
We're back from Chippenham where we left my early 1940s dolls' house, made by my godfather for me. It's unique and I'm delighted to say that grand daughter Robyn was thrilled to bits to have it. Spouse had reglazed (with plain, coloured and obscured as appropriate) the windows and Robyn is...
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September 3rd 07 10:40 AM
by Mary Fisher Go to last post
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Knittax Hobby S9 by arlene
I recently acquired this knitting machine, without instructions. Does anyone know how I can get them? Arlene
September 3rd 07 09:33 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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(OT) Flooding in USA by Bernadette
Last week my son's workplace (just outside Houston) was under 3 feet of water although his home was safe having been built on higher ground. I've been reading the latest news about the flooding in the Midwest at http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6870135,00.html and hope that all RCTY...
September 3rd 07 04:27 AM
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OT - Been busy by Not Likely
Just to let anyone who is interested know... I've been away from rcty for a couple of days and will be again for a couple more days. I have a lot of things on my mind (and plate, so to speak) that I have to deal with at the moment, but hopefully things will settle down soon so we can get back...
September 2nd 07 11:27 PM
by Katherine Go to last post
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all the NEW cottons by [email protected]
Good Morning All , i find tthat the NEW cottons , knit t up better and wash very well , which is a joy in tthese times of radical changes of weatherr. I also enjoy very much the NEW Bamboo thread i am knitting with . it has the fliidity of silk , the fun of `holding a thread ` like cotton , it is...
September 1st 07 05:22 AM
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