Why can't one UPS rather than USPS to an APO address? TIA, Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

I am trying to find a skein of Chelsea Silk yarn. The color is number 166. I bought some yarn, started a project, don't have enough and found out it is discontinued. I found the company that bought out the importers supply, but they don't have any of this color left. I need some to finish the...

Hello all... I bought some LionBrand Homespun to make a Prayer Shawl. When I looked at the pattern on the LionBrand site, it says to use a 6 mm needle, but the pattern on the Prayer Shawl minisry site says an 8 or 9 mm needle. What do most of you use? I thought the 8 or 9's would be kind of...

I have been learning Tunisian crochet and one of the sites I have visited has been very generous with their time and help. I thought I would pass the site along for my fellow needlecrafters: www.chezcrochet.com/ Padishar Creel

Happy Birthday, Ranee! Hugs, Noreen -- Noreen's Knit*che NATA #447 (my family tree is FULL of 'nuts')

Beijing Richman International Trade Co.,Ltd is manufacturer and exporter of 100% cashmere sweater, cardigan, pullover, vest.cashmere blended with another fibre ,just like wool, silk , cotton,etc, 100% mercerized merino wool and 100% silk sweater, merino wool blended with cotton, silk,etc. sweater...

Good morning ,, it is raining , cold and gray and i like it becuase we need rain, i will have to dress up warm ,,, Yestreday was in an opening of a Weaving Exhibition , lovely work , by ILANA RAWEK , An israeli fiberartist. She showed works of Desert views and a set of tapestries that show...

Hi I love to make comfort pillows and chemo caps and send them to individuals who need them. Everyone wants to direct me to the agencies but I prefer to hear from indiviuals in need. Any ideas where to put my post to help most? Diane ------------------------------------- a href=\" _ _ _ ...

Hi folks, I have just begun to learn how to knit and I am trying to learn how to Purl so that I can try to make a basket weave stitch. I have seen some instructions that show clearly how to Purl, but they only talk you through the first row. Here is my question: If I want all of the "bumps" of the...

In addition to the cable cardigan, I'm going to make the Enid Cardigan in the Winter 2006 Interweave Knits. The pattern calls for a provisional cast on and steeking, neither of which I've ever done. The yarn called for is Reynolds Whiskey, 100% wool. Because I am uncertain about steeking, I...

FAQ - Ongoing 6 x 6 Exchange. Q: How many squares? A: Two Q: How do I participate?

I make this with home-ground whole wheat pastry flour (gosh, I love my Whispermill!), you can use any low-gluten flour, however. Sift flour, measure 2C. Resift with 2t baking powder and a pinch of salt. Cream 1 stick butter (yes boys and girls, use real butter, it tastes better!) with 3/4c...

Melinda Please READ my first answer , my point was that i am not happy with the use o9f the name loom for the knitting activity ,,,,, and that in this case it should be called Frame ,,, i say that the word Loom should be kept for the WEAVING activity ..... mirjam I have no idea what kind of...

Hello, I viewed craftkittens website and noticed that she was inquiring about places that could use charitable knitted items in Toronto. The Salvation Army has many different programs and I'm sure they would have one that would love the knitted items. In Hamilton, they have a Van that goes around...

A mass mailing of packages went out today to the following recipients: Sue Carlson-Dunn Cher Sarah Grace Els Nora Janet & Mary B. Please be sure to let me know when you receive them. Also, Cher, DO hang on to that envelope after all, I've reported the

Hi All, My daughter got a beautiful afghan for Christmas from her teacher's sister who has adopted her as her 'niece'. She visits the daycare from time to time and adores my little girl. Well my son saw the afghan and wants one for himself. So silly me I said I would make him one. The pattern...

Pattern from _Folk Shawls_, a book I'm pretty sure I'll knit my way through over the course of the next 10 years :D I made the shorter version (just a matter of knitting fewer repeats) and ended up with something pushing 7' (yes, seven feet) in length. This is half of it as seen thrown over my...

MODEL: TOROS - FS 200 STEAM PRESS FOR FINISHED KNITTED SWEATERS AND T-SHIRTS. ***PRODUCTION*** LONG SLEEVE SWEATERS: 720 PER 8 HOURS SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT: 2800 PER 8 HOURS FEATURES AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CYCLE REAR VACUMM PLATE FOR GARMENT DRYING

A week late (two weeks late?) for TLAP day, but a month early for Halloween. I'm sending the sprout out as a pirate this year, this is part of his costume. Next I need to make him an eyepatch (black with an orange S&B) but that won't take long. I made this dubblemussa-style using Cascade220 in...

Hi everyone, Need some advice I am looking for a pattern for a round pillow.Do anyone have any idea where I may locate one ? Your response will be appreciated.Thanks a whole bunch.Stella