Forum: Yarn
February 8th 08, 05:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Forum: Yarn
December 11th 07, 07:40 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Gaffer's Instructions for an Umbrella Swift
Has anyone made one of these? My DF and I were going to, but he passed away
before we could get it figured out. I want to make (at least) one for my
DSIL for Christmas, but might need to be...
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Forum: Yarn
July 20th 07, 01:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 868
OT - just touching base
I haven't been on in awhile. My father has been fighting Prostate cancer
that spread to bone, marrow, and lymph nodes. I have been taxi-ing my
parents to and from Dr. appointments and juggling my...
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Forum: Yarn
May 28th 07, 01:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 7
Views: 597
my Koolade-dyed hat in progress
I just stumbled on an article on Knitty.com that shows many(all?) colors and
lists the flavors. The web address for it is:
http://www.knitty.com/issuefall02/FEATdyedwool.html
Might save you some...
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Forum: Yarn
May 14th 07, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
Views: 391
Sunday 5/13
My Sunday/Mother's day was spent @ my DM house doing electrical work.
Partly because it needed to be done, partly 'cause I love doing it, and
partly because our sewer pump @ our house went out (for...
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Forum: Yarn
May 14th 07, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
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NYCO finished!!!!!!
In your dreams!!! It is a perfect fit. I did it in Debbie Bliss merino in a
periwinkle. It is so gorgeous and comfortable too!
JJMolvik
"Katherine" wrote in message...
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Forum: Yarn
May 5th 07, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
Views: 476
NYCO finished!!!!!!
I have finished "Cables after Whiskey"!!!! My NYCO (um, for 2005)
But it is totally gorgeous and SO comfy! I will have my DM take a picture
and I'll figure a way to post it. I am obviously very...
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Forum: Yarn
April 30th 07, 06:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 429
Knitter to the rescue
Very sweet! Thanks for sharing. I shall remember this come our winter time
and listening for such news stories. There are certainly too many of them,
but this is something those of us that can't...
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Forum: Yarn
April 19th 07, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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OT Ping: Noreen
Had something bounce back from gmail. Email me please so I can update.
Lil' sis'
JJMolvik
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Forum: Yarn
March 28th 07, 06:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,578
Men Knit?
It was posted once before and I love it! The last gentleman in the video is
who taught ME to knit @ my LYS. He is a wonderful teacher and person!!!!!
JJMolvik
"Spike Driver"...
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Forum: Yarn
March 19th 07, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
OT ping Noreen
That makes 2 of us that would like to know!!!!!
JJMolvik (lil' sis')
"enigma" wrote in message
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since you are a carpenter's...
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Forum: Yarn
February 27th 07, 08:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 21
Views: 740
Alpaca and lace vent
No, FUI or FWI.
splort, wondering if one could be charged with DUI or DWI on our
brooms????
Noreen
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Forum: Yarn
February 27th 07, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 21
Views: 740
Alpaca and lace vent
Count me in on the staggering!!!!!!
JJMolvik
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Yes, I think the J&S lace yarn is about twice as...
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Forum: Yarn
February 27th 07, 06:32 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 17
Views: 665
New Pics
All I can say is, "WOW!!!!"
JJMolvik
"Shillelagh" wrote in message
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Many of you will remember me rambling on and on about that one and...
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Forum: Yarn
February 27th 07, 06:28 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,350
2-inch scarves
Or if it is long enough, loop it in half and run the two ends through the
loop you've made. (around your neck, of course) like a "lark's head".
HTH
JJMolvik
"Marge" wrote...
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Forum: Yarn
February 25th 07, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
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U.S. Grown Alpaca
My eldest DD's kindergarten teacher quit her job because her alpaca business
took off. It was more profitable than teaching school.
JJMolvik
PS: I'm in the Pacific Northwest of USA
"BonnieBlue"...
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Forum: Yarn
February 23rd 07, 08:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 18
Views: 864
new RED swearter
Hey, I'm working in red too! But I'm making a felted cat bed for my DM &
DF's Monster cats. (20lbs & 17lbs) They turned 2 yo on the 19th of this
month. Thought it might be a good birthday gift. ...
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Forum: Yarn
February 22nd 07, 02:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,106
Need for Speed?
My comment is, "If you're coming to see me, come anytime. If you're coming
to see my house, make an appointment!"
LOL
JJMolvik
I have a sign right inside my front door that says "My house was...
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Forum: Yarn
February 21st 07, 05:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,106
Need for Speed?
My suspicion is we live in a "immediate gratification" "competition minded"
society. I just don't think it applies to knitting personally.
JM2C
JJMolvik
"DAB" Buckeye wrote in...
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Forum: Yarn
February 20th 07, 01:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,250
NYCO Gansey
Cool!!!!
I am finding Lion's Brand "Fisherman's Wool" impossible to locate locally.
I am wondering if, with the introduction of their new felting wool, they
might discontinue the Fisherman's. Or,...
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Forum: Yarn
February 15th 07, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 2
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Lazy about felting
Is there a basic "rule of thumb" of shrinkage when felting? It is wasteful
for me to do a swatch & felt it as I have to have my DH hook up my "felting
washer" and unhook the "front loader". ...
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Forum: Yarn
February 10th 07, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
Views: 517
sock help
I'll have to check with my SIL (sister-in-law) as to what is down that
direction. I am definitely further north, Seattle. But I'll check w/my SIL
and get back to you.
You might want to fill ME...
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Forum: Yarn
February 9th 07, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
Views: 517
sock help
So what's your favorite local yarn store? I am in the PNW as well.
JJMolvik
"Pepper Stevens" wrote in message
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Forum: Yarn
January 31st 07, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
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Sponsoring a KAL:
I guess I don't understand the KAL. I noticed the pattern is in a book from
Patternworks. Does that mean I have to buy a book to join the KAL? Or, as
it is a knit along, will the steps in the...
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Forum: Yarn
January 27th 07, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 17
Views: 991
photos of first socks
Too fun, too cool! What yarn did you use?
JJMolvik
"Purplenova" wrote in message
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Took me ages to upload them...
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