Forum: Yarn
December 3rd 08, 01:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 13
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Alternative to Kitchner stitch
If you are using small needles like a 1, 2 or 3 it and you hold you
tension really tight it is not the best. It will work great on the lace
scarf. You can control the tension by how tight...
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Forum: Yarn
December 3rd 08, 03:32 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 13
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Alternative to Kitchner stitch
I found it easier to maintain the tension on the yarn you are weaving in
if you have something short like a sock. It becomes difficult if you have
something with a lot of stitches in the...
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Forum: Yarn
December 2nd 08, 09:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Views: 1,578
Alternative to Kitchner stitch
Has anyone tried this technique? How does the seam compare to one which has
been grafted?
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/05/easier-way-to-kitchener-stitch-also.html
Thanks
DA
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Forum: Yarn
November 14th 08, 02:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
Views: 728
Help with Circular Needle Cable Length
Is there some rule of thumb for determining the length you need? I'm
down to a 16" cable but didn't take into account the length of the
needles. The only smaller set I could find is an...
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Forum: Yarn
November 13th 08, 12:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Yarn
November 2nd 08, 09:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
Views: 620
Length of kids scraves
"Gerald & Donna McIntosh" wrote in message
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Hi,
what is average length any of you use for kids scarves? I'm...
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Forum: Yarn
November 1st 08, 06:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 667
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Forum: Yarn
October 31st 08, 12:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 667
Sandra november edition
"anno" wrote in message
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Hi, I am starting a sweater on the nov edition of sandra if anyone has it,
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Forum: Yarn
September 22nd 08, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 9
Views: 817
For your info
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USENET has been around long before the web, and will continue to exist. I
was posting to local BBS before it was USENET.
If you and your friends are interested in keeping the group going,...
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Forum: Yarn
July 2nd 08, 10:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 460
Where to get 2-ply yarn?
"Schala" wrote in message
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Hi all, I'm looking for worsted-weight 2-ply yarn for a plastic canvas
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Forum: Yarn
May 5th 08, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 7
Views: 455
mix Bamboo + wool ???
Thank you Da , i LOVED knitting with the pure 100 % Bamboo, and so did
some of my friends , Thus now we have to wait and see if they will
import those new blends ..
What color is the sweater ? whom...
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Forum: Yarn
May 5th 08, 12:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 7
Views: 455
mix Bamboo + wool ???
wrote in message
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I saw in knitters that now you can get a mix [ or blend] of Bamboo
and wool ,...
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Forum: Yarn
April 15th 08, 01:29 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,305
When is yarn too old?
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Ps i fill my bag s with nice bars of soaps , if it doesn`t help it
wouldn`t harm ,,,
mirjam
Ahhh, but it does help. Moths which invade wool are blind. Anything that
masks the smell of...
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Forum: Yarn
March 23rd 08, 04:21 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 1
Views: 446
Breivisje (Yarn bob?)
"Evert" wrote in message
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Hi all!
As you may be able to tell from the subject, I have a question...
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Forum: Yarn
March 4th 08, 02:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
Views: 389
another beginner question...
here's my question...what would then be a "next" project to try and
tackle? and what is knitting sideways???
Why not try a simple cardigan, perhaps a baby/toddler sweater? Most yarn...
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Forum: Yarn
February 23rd 08, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
Views: 546
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Forum: Yarn
February 23rd 08, 02:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
Views: 546
Mall of American Knit-Out Pictures
and it's picture 100_0026, primarily blue in a circular knit pattern.
The back of the sweater is what is so attractive. I'd love to have
the pattern for it if anyone
knows where I can...
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Forum: Yarn
February 21st 08, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
Views: 480
entrelac
Aside from working in a silent room with no cats around, does anyone
have any good ideas on how to keep myself organized as to where I am
and which way I am going? Thanks!
Wendy
A...
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Forum: Yarn
February 10th 08, 01:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
Views: 540
Help Please, please, please
Is this what you have in mind?
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=105&d_id=4&lang=en
DA
Hello DA, yes, that is just what I had in mind thank you so much.
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Forum: Yarn
February 9th 08, 02:08 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 2
Views: 411
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Forum: Yarn
February 8th 08, 01:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 2
Views: 411
Junghans Wollversand_Fee
This yarn is not imported into the US, and a web search results do not give
any information in English about the yarn.
I am looking for the suggested gauge/tension in stocking stitch and needle...
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Forum: Yarn
February 8th 08, 12:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
Views: 540
Help Please, please, please
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I have not knitted for some years and would dearly love to knit a
bolero/shrug with short sleeves but every pattern I look at seems to have
long sleeves and is too short for what I would...
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Forum: Yarn
January 31st 08, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 815
Just back from Holmfirth
Finally remembered to bring the pattern up with me.
The cover says Knitaly 7 Septembre, B204 The pattern I'm using is Aran
Interlock M-524.
I hope this helps.
I've now done the seed...
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Forum: Yarn
January 30th 08, 09:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 815
Just back from Holmfirth
On the silk - I don't know where you are. The equivalent yarn I got to
knit it was what we call Double Knitting wool. I always think of silk as
quite thin - but I don't know :-(
Mary
I...
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Forum: Yarn
January 30th 08, 09:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 815
Just back from Holmfirth
I'll make it smaller and put it on now. Then go back to the work - I've
done the back welt and have begun the Hard Bit.
This is the second American pattern I've done and I really prefer...
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