The only way I could imagine that I'd crochet ever is the Tunisian crochet. What's the worry? With ordinary hook I can make only small items...Knitting needle is not good for that work...I should use it 'wrong way', if you get the idea. But maybe that dream will happen some day...I mean maybe I...

It's Democratic Primary Election Day here in Connecticut with all the buzz of a national election due to the Lieberman/Lamont primary. The Page One headlines of the three daily papers which arrive on my doorstep with a thud before 6AM read: "TOSSUPS - Gaps closing in senatorial, gubernatorial...

Hi Everyone, I had received squares from one lovely lady and added a few that I had already received and made this comfortafghan for Marrissa. I am waiting for others to arrive and I'll be making her a second one. If you care to see the first one here's the link. http://tinyurl.com/9zab9 Hugs,

Would like the input of info on crafters choice books.Are they really worth it or not. Have anyone in the group gotten any books from them before. Thanks for information .Stella

Du-uh... I'm having one of *those* days... I'm trying to figure out something and the brain is playing hide-and-seek... and it makes me MAD because it's something SIMPLE, and it makes me feel DUMB! Call for Help! How in the heck do I do a mitered shawl? I want it triangular, but I also don't want...

Hello there, Can I play here to please? I used to knit a lot when my 2 older children were young now 16 and 14 and fell out of the habit about 8 or 9 years ago. Last year I bought myself a new set of needles and knitted a few scarves with some of the fantastic new wools around am itching to...

While perusing the Sock Wars forum I clicked on an ad, and wow... http://www.simplysockyarn.com/StoreFront.bok The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

Hiya, I'm more of a regular over on RCTQ and a semi regular on Alt.sewing but having run into a problem know I was better off here for this one. I'm 36, single mother of 2 boys under 6 and dabble in quilts more than anything else. anyway I crocheted a wrap last year and came to the conclusion...

Hi Pandall, Knit your coat in wool It will not felt from being out int he rain. The lanolin will repel the water. And it breathes so body moisture can escape. Wool has a memory - unlike cotton - so returns to it's original shape. If you want it to felt, you would have to use hot hot water and...

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It certainly has been a struggle, but I think I'm making some progress with color. Els, I still don't know how you got the back of those patterned squares you sent me to be so neat, mine look pretty straggly in comparison! Hopefully that will get better over time. I did do one of my...

Pirjo, An adorable site, thanks for posting it. Hugs, Aunt Nora

This is for a crochet sweater but the confusion isn't in the crochet technique, it is in the pattern so you knitters may be able to answer my question too. I'm crocheting a lovely cable cardigan. A Leisure Arts pattern (Classic Crocheted Cardigans). As with most patterns, there are instructions...

None, of my local shops have this needle is stock and the websites I have visited do NOT have a picture of this needle (in plastic handles only) from Susan Bates. I have a Denise Needle set but it stops at 15. Any suggestions? I hate some of the circular needles stiff cables so I would like to...

here is the list, some of you emailed me early in the last round to ask to be put on the list...Unfortunately I can't remember who you all are...so please sign up...if you are not on this list. Emergency Partners Noreen and Jacqueline Butt Els and Sheillah and then List so far:-

Can anyone tell me if there is a UK based group for spinners? I have found many that are US based and are really terrific but I would like to find a local one as well. Anyone any ideas? Many thanks Andee

Hi, Gem, Here they are. Navy Beans 1 pkg navy beans (16 oz) ½ pound salt beef, cut into small chunks black pepper to taste 1 large onion sliced Place all ingredient in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil.

Gee, I'm still waiting to hear from my partner so I can get started on his squares. Dennis are you there? Nora

Hello everyone, I'm curious to know how much of the wool sold around the world is produced by merino sheep, but not labeled 'merino wool.' does anyone have an idea, or a lead? Thank you very much for your help! Ilya Zarembsky

Hi all My name's David. After a 20 year break from it I've taken up crocheting agin. I have little formal training in it (an elementary school course), but do enjoy experimenting (I'm doing a wall tapestry with several matching colors and stitches which I don't know whether other people have...