Hi group, I wonder if anybody can help me find somewhere in the UK where I can buy a small carding machine. My partner, Cath, had a quick go on one at a craft fair and now has asked for one for her xmas present! We have some Alpaca wool to card ready for spinning and weaving. I have not told...

Saw this in a yarn store ad, and wished the blog "You Knit What?" was still in existence. I love the look of most Noro yarns, but this sweater design is unbelievably ugly..... no wonder there are derogatory remarks made about "your aunt's knitting"... enjoy...

Mirjam -- as you know, I recently asked about sideways'vest patterns. I like the one in this link: http://tinyurl.com/yy83p2 -- I might make that, although I might omit the "curly fries" and just knit the vest a bit longer. Or, if I wanted the curls, I think it would be considerably easier to...

Am looking at some websites with knitting patterns for dolls. The needle sizes say No.3 e.g. To me (in Australia) No.3 needle is a thick one. As I am assuming the sites are American, could it be that the two countries use opposite sizings. Thanks for any help. Katherine

Hello! My wife, Jenn, has joined those intrepid knitters who blog about their knitting. For yet another blog on your craft, give her's a try: http://wherejennknits.blogspot.com/ Peace, -- Rick (www.snipurl.com/rickumali) Umali

on Youtube The link was in the Lion Brand newsletter..... enjoy!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jYa_rJyG18 Shelagh

I think a football player, Rosie Grier knitted. I personally think it's great! Carol In WI

does any one know of any easy knitting magazines?

http://www.knitpicks.com/Projects/itemid_50360220/projects_display I have used this patterns for advanced beginners for a while. If you are ready to start doing sweaters and want to completely understand gauge, do this project. You will be on your way to designing beautiful sweaters. Let me...

I've been wanting to try colorwork and felting,and this project combines the two AND works for nice little presents and hostess gifts type things: http://www.knitpicks.com/Projects/itemid_50517221/projects_display My question is: when I follow the chart, do I knit every row (this is on circular...

So, my new socks addiction is an expensive one - $7-$12 per 50 gm ball of yarn. I'm wondering if anyone has pointers to retailers, online or Canadian, who may have discounts, good deals, or let you buy in quantity but mix'n'match? (EG - I'd be happy to buy 10 balls of yarn but I want different...

On March 17th, 2007 the Texas Sugar Land Lions Club will present an indoor Arts & Craft show free to the public. We are accepting applications for this event from qualified crafters and media artists. No manufactured, kit, or commercial items allowed. If you are interested please...

The mail just arrived. In it there was a beautifully printed, full color postcard advertising CapitalOne bank. On the front, there is a picture of an elegantly wrapped gift box, and the wording "Whoever said. "It's better to give than to receive" probably had an aunt who like to knit." Well,...

I love seeing other peoples projects so thought I would post one of mine. Made for my grand-daughter for Christmas using three of my favourite crafts.....knitting...crochet and machine embroidery. It was photographed over a very bright pink tee...

Hi all.. Portia aka angel_crafter here.. Been gone for sometime due to not have a phone on.. But I am back and have dsl up and running... Was using dialup for a while.. Was spoiled with dsl.. And glad to have it once again.. Things are still difficult for us but we are making it one day at a...

I just got this large book last weekend (I had a gift card for Barnes & Noble) and have found an awful lot of shawls/scarves I want to make from it. It wasn't indexed (or I didn't find the kind I wanted) so I made an index with the projects, along with yarn types and requirements, and difficulty...

Wow, what a great group...I'm so happy I've found you! I have MANY questions about yarns & patterns (mostly crochet)...questions about reading patterns and different brands of yarn, most of which are not readily available at my local craft store. Right now, I'm in search of some tangerine and...

Sunday noon here, snow at the mountains, squals with hail. Still working on my kitchen, just now: a curtain/just a "top" over the window, I like to see the wood! The visitors who "peep" through my kitchenwindows are very welcome! These two guested me about a week ago (Not very good photo! I used...

Which of these fabrics retain dark colors the best? 100% cotton 60% cotton/40% polyester 100% polyester

DD and I drove to Cleveland to see the grand opening of tine newly renovated house that was used in the movie A Christmas Story. Pics are here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/betty_b/sets/72157594392662299/detail/ Story about it is here -...