I've recently taken up knitting again after a few year break, and was perhpas thinking of spinning my own yarn, but I have never done this before, and frankly, I don't really know much about spinning. Would anyone know of a great website or book that could teach me more about this? While I have...

Oh my goodness. I have received the most beautifull squares from SueCD (March partner) and Christine (April partner) today. I can only aspire to make as beautifull squares as those are. From Christine I received a lovely neon green basket weave like knit square, and a bright yellow crochet square....

With much help from sugestions and links from here, I did it. I made a 6x6 square yesterday for my March partner in crochet. I spent alot of time looking at websites for explenations on how to do things, but it went fairly well. I always wanted to learn to crochet, and it is all because of the 6x6...

Can anyone see my posts? I've been having problems posting on NGs these last few weeks.. Could someone please say so if you are able to see this? Thanks

Let's say I have a knitted square, and I want to make a single crochet border around it. How do I make the corner stay a square shape, and not so rounded? Does that make sense? I have seen some instructions such as this: "working 3 sc in the center st of each corner". What does that mean? Would...

What is a good way to have a stretchy bind off for a circular garment? The particlar piece I want to do at the momnet is a hat that has been knitted from top to bottom, but it could be for any garment. I admit that I had usually not payed much attention to how I would bind off, but my bind off row...

I am knitting a ear flap hat for the bf. I made myself one a little while back and it was too big, and he wants his 'just right' He says he wants it to fit snug, but not stretch too much. He also wants it a bit pointy, and not so much rounded like regular watch caps. Anyway, I don't need a pattern,...

I've wanted to make myself some caps for quite some time, but can't seem to find or make up my own patterns. First off, pictures of what I am looking for: http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/dezign/beachcloseup.jpg and http://ae.speedera.net/Images/laydowns/front/1426_0032_173.jpg These pictures are only...

Is there a special technique to rip away a few rows? I am knitting a hat in the round, and it is a quite a few rows too long. Instead of just taking my needles out and pulling gently on the yarn until I have undone a few rows, are there any other techniques? I am currently on circular needles, but...

Hi Stella: I mailed your Junes 6 x 6 squares to you Tuesday afternoon. Also, I saw that you have mailed mine and I will be watching for them. Thank you so munch. Marie and the cats

Woohoo! I just recieved 2 gorgeous squares from Susana along with a notepad and pen set with lighthouses! Thank you so much Susana, I love them. I finished your squares about 2 weeks ago, but between the car breaking down (3 times in 2 weeks) and all the overtime at work,I haven't been able...

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother in law Stella, I'm sure it must be quite a shock for your poor sister and the rest of the family as well. I would be happy to make up some squares for you. Please let me know where to send them. Marie and the cats

I just received my April 6x6 squares from Sue W. They are lovely Sue!! I really appreciate all the effort and love you put into them. I mailed yours out early this moprning, so you should be receiving yours in about a weeks time. Happy stitching! Marie and the cats

Hi Sue: Don't know what happened with the e mail.....every now and then I have a glitch with something, usually happens with an out of country addy, sometimes have a problem with not being able to open messages from our rcty group that originate out of country..... Will look forward to receiving...

Christmas trees! That opens up a big creative window......Pumpkin shapes for Halloween, Heart shapes, Cat shapes lol. Those hotpads were unique, weren't they? Marie and the cats

Wishing you a great Birthday and many many more. Marie and the cats

Tamar is right, the Sugar and Cream is a heavy cotton. I think it is used mostly for kitchen-type things like potholders and dish scrubs. I made my water bottle holder out of it - it held up well and insulates my water bottle very well, to the point that theres a bit of ice still in the water...

Hi Mirjam: This new computer set up is different I still haven't figured everything out yet........The new potholders were a sort of *take along* project for me. My younger son is having his wisdom teeth out, not all at the same time, so I've had plenty of time in the dentists office to work on...

Hi Nora: Please sign me up for the April exchange too. Marie and the cats

A very Happy Birthday to both of you. May you have many many more and may all your birthday wishes come true! Marie and the cats