I used whatever yarn takes my fancy at the time, doesn't matter whether its acrylic, wool as long as Im happy with the way it looks. - Alison

I am soooo rude! I haven't said thank you for the Betty Crocker points lately! Thank you! I am hoarding them to get something but I can't decide what that will be yet. Thank you so much Chris

Hi All, I hit the Spinrite outlet for the February sale. It took me only 25 minutes to overrun my budget! Here is what I got: 2 bags of 10 - Patons Up Country (beige colour) - $19.99 ea 2 bags of 10 - Bernat Sox (navy) $5.99 ea 8 skiens Patons Katrina (lavender colour) - $3.99 ea 3 skiens...

For me tonight...it's saying Server can't be found...oh well...whatever..lol cheers.....Cher

Must be some hookup somewhere but it's all back again now, it was saying... '''no server''' most odd.. hugz cher

As you may know the Sew Fast/Sew Easy company has registered the phrase "Stitch and Bitch Café", despite the fact that they did not create or invent the term "Stitch and Bitch". They are systematically attacking and harassing many community based groups calling themselves "Stitch and Bitch" or any...

Has anyone used the above book in learning to knit? I haven't seen the book except on the Amazon Books internet site so don't know how useful their instructions would be. I am learning the basics but want to learn to do it right and also I would like to learn other knitting stitches. Dixie Sugar

I found the cable, and it's not a pretty page, but I've got some basic pics of my completed 2006 projects online on my site. http://www.angelfire.com/space2/swcharts/projects.htm Leah

I got two beautiful crocheted squares from Kristen! When I see a work like this, I think I should learn and practice MORE crocheting, I see I really have much to learn! I also got a very nice letter from her, with pictures. That is exactly what makes me happy with this exchange.... ...I feel I...

Besides our Nora, our NORMA also deserves three cheers and more, for graciously taking over 'my' N in "C-N-N" !!!!! Hugs, Noreen -- change n e t to c o m to email/reply to me.

This was not finished in February, but now it is! It's a birthday present to my niece, an entrelac vest made in cotton . I used one ball solid color and one ball varigated. after weaving all these ends(LOL) I think the "bug" has gone for...

Well, after making dozens of scarves, I finally embarked on making a sweater...actually it is a shrug. A Fisherman's Shrug. It is on the cover of the Spring issue of Knit It (BHG). I worked on it most of the weekend, and finished one of the sleeves on Monday night. When I looked at the finished...

Curiousity query!! Do you knit Continental/German or English/American? Continental= hold yarn in left hand, and 'pick' your stitches.... English= hold yarn in right hand, and "throw"..... Noreen

Pittsburg Steelers won!!! ;o) Gemini

Anyone else??? Noreen -- change n e t to c o m to email/reply to me.

These are the pictures of my bias knit hat from the Ginger Luter book 'Module Magic'. http://community.webshots.com/photo/360251912/2398044020071390319NBiqoZ http://community.webshots.com/photo/360251912/2240639630071390319aYbnsv -- Sue W in East Anglia, UK

Just wanted you to know that Don and I are both thinking of the two of you! Hugs and prayers, Noreen -- change n e t to c o m to email/reply to me.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good place to order some Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride yarn from. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced Sharon

I'm very pleased with the threads I received from Michelle today. Also, she included a card of heart-shaped buttons and a postcard from Newfoundland. Thanks, Michelle, and thanks to Nora for coordinating the exchange. -- Jan in MN

Hi everyone, I added another FO to my list of things to do this year, a new pair of slipper socks. My old winter ones had worn out the toe and I was getting a hole in a sole. Different than the summer sandals, these are made from acrylic yarn and completely cover my feet. They are also...