Letitia -- I did crochet the poncho. It was a good project for me as I am still learning to crochet and it wasn't too complicated. While I was at it I did a little one for Danae's favorite doll (American Girl's Bitty Baby who she has named Mama for some reason) I just did the doll version by...

Hi y'all. I've got the first sleeve knitted down to the ribbing, have about 2" of the second sleeve done. For *some strange reason* the pattern is easier if I don't look at the chart and simply pay attention to what I'm doing. Amazing how that works, innit? With luck I'll finish the second...

I'm only a few days into learning to knit, and I have the double cast-on down pat. All the loops are uniform and I can slide them around fairly easily on the needle. 'Vogue Knitting' says this is a "firm yet elastic" edge; firm yes, elastic, well... My problem is when beginning to knit stitch...

Not quite as fancy as the last ones I set up. If you go to http://patterns.printmagnate.com/1905_patterns/pg300.html there's 30 pages of patterns. They are just scanned images from the book. No pictures, these are from a textbook used by women at the time, first published in 1893. The patterns run...

I asked this question over at the needlework group and someone suggested I come here for expert advice ... this was the message I posted: My Mother who is 90 yrs. old now remembers a pattern she used to knit as a girl ... it was a pillow - used knit and purl ... somehow you knitted (or is that...

Hi Everyone! I want to thank those of you who answered my question regarding whipstitching granny squares. I think I understand it now--it's starting to "gel" in my mind, and I believe I can do the next project without any problem. WHEW! Much appreciated, I assure you. My next question is...

My daughter-in-law is from England and just found out she is pregnant!! (it's #13 for me & the first for this son). Anyway, I asked her if there is something I could crochet for her and she said a triangular baby shawl/blanket. I have over 2000 pattern books in my collection and not a single one...

Thank you so much Liz for the beautiful squares, they are lovely! And for the postcards, hopefully I will be able to make a trip to England next year, and that is one of the areas I would like to concentrate on! Nice to get a peek at it...... Thanks again, it was great being your partner. Marie...

I rec'd the most beautiful mosaic knitted squares from Carolyn (NOT Melissa!) and once again have to say that I simply love this exchange! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Good health to all- Rhonda in IL

Hello Els - I did reply to your e mail - and I did not get it back so hopefully it has " arrived" by now - anyway I will send you another one god Bless Gwen -- Gwen Kelly

Even though I am a bit early for our Sunday morning coffee klatch......LOL. I have something special to share. We have as a group, been in touch with the warlike violence and terrorists happening in Isreal and Palestinia. We have been ancious for our friend's safety, after another bombing was...

...to Judy Turpin, she has told me that HER also are on their way! AUD ;-))

I've got both sleeves done, I'm about to embark on all of the applied idiot cord trim, will do the ribbing last. I do believe I'll make my self-imposed deadline and have the thing finished tomorrow so that I can get it scoured and blocked. It may even be dry by Thursday morning when I hit the...

Just a thought, came to me when someone asked a question about circular knitting -- If you work on a circular needle and DELIBERATELY twist before joining -- wouldn't this create a moebius? Thanks, Karen in MN

For the September 6x6 sign-up? We just got back in town, and I hope I haven't missed it. Katherine

.... was in my mailbox today, when I went to send hers! I got two beautiful squares. One blue in a braided pattern, and one red, white and blue(Norwegian AND US colors!) in a pattern, I'll try to figure out how you made that pattern, Judy! Thank you :-)) AUD ;-)

Well, I dropped off about 30 more baby hats to the local hospital, and they have enough, so the next batch will go to the next hospital. Boy I've been so busy. Maine-iac Rose @--- remove the thorns and add a hyphen between the 2 words to email me.

Hi there all I am looking for help with Tatting I have not tried it but would like too. My friend is doing it and I like it and would love to try it. Seems like its not very popular and I have not seen any of the items that you need too do it with you need a thread shuttle and tread I believe...

My Auntie is after hand knitting a spiderman jumper for one of her grandchildren, but cannot find a pattern anywhere. Anyone any ideas where we might find a free one online or as low priced as possible. Thanks Dave

Hello everyone - I hope you all have a great day and enjoy that first coffee ( I can smell all those cups of coffee from here). I am afraid I am late today - it is after 5 pm Sunday evening and I have just had my afternoon coffee, The day was so beautiful that time was wasted ( ???waste)...