Forum: Yarn
October 10th 07, 11:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Forum: Yarn
April 8th 07, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 6
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beginner sock knitter
I'm coming to all of you pro's before diving into sock knitting. I've
been knitting for years, and have done everything from hats and
scarves to sweaters, plus beaded knitting. I've done lots of...
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Forum: Yarn
February 28th 07, 07:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 9
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Paillettes? 2-inch scarves
Thanks for the tip Mirjam. May I ask why it's best to string them on
a separate thread? I'm using a fine rayon similar to a #5 perle
cotton with #6 seed beads for a bead knit scarf. The beads are...
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Forum: Yarn
February 27th 07, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 9
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Paillettes? 2-inch scarves
The post below mentioned the link at the bottom, and I wondered if
anyone has knit with paillettes? I have used beads, but not
pailletes.
Anyone got any hints or tips?
thanks...Linda
On Tue, 27...
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Forum: Yarn
February 26th 07, 12:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,391
2 inch wide scarves?
Thank you for the info... I have knit scarves using eyelash yarn, but
usually cast on 15 stitches.
thanks...Linda
On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:12:03 -0600, Spike Driver
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Forum: Yarn
February 25th 07, 10:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,391
2 inch wide scarves?
You have me very curious about 2 inch wide scarves. What fiber and
needles do you use to knit them?
I am currently knitting a bead knitted scarf using fine rayon thread,
#6 blue iris seed beads,...
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Forum: Yarn
February 25th 07, 10:39 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 59
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Knitting a moebius.
"Bernadette" wrote in message
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Mind you, the best our son can manage is a good imitation of designer
stubble....
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Forum: Yarn
February 12th 07, 01:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
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Noro Kureyon and felting
Hi Marie,
Thanks for the info. I've never come across yarn twisting so much
like the Noro Kureyon does, but I don't usually use pure wool, so
figured it had something to do with the process used on...
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Forum: Yarn
February 11th 07, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
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Noro Kureyon and felting
I'm knitting the Booga Bag using Noro Kureyon yarn. I'm noticing it
twisting as it comes off the ball. Has anyone else experienced this?
Is it a good idea to untwist the kinks, or should I just...
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Forum: Yarn
February 5th 07, 03:11 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
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Felted purse..."booga bag"
I got bit by the knitting bug again...(sigh) A friend came by two
weeks ago and brought along the bag she had felted called "The Booga
Bag" http://www.blacksheepbags.com/booga_bag.html
The...
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Forum: Yarn
October 28th 06, 08:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 0
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Debbie Bliss silk yarn
Good afternoon,
I splurged on Thursday, and bought a gorgeous Debbie Bliss silk yarn
to make a bead knit scarf for my Mom.
Has anyone used this yarn before? It feels...
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Forum: Yarn
October 19th 06, 05:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
Views: 635
Patons "Carmen"
Thanks for the suggestions. I am using a 7 mm, and the cowl/hood
looks great. The yarn is so soft and cuddly...
....Linda
On 18 Oct 2006 23:10:33 -0700,...
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Forum: Yarn
October 18th 06, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 4
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Patons "Carmen"
Good Morning everyone,
I posted a message a few days ago about knitting a cowl/hood from a
fluffy yarn. I was out at Michael's and purchased the yarn I had seen
previously. It is called "Carmen"...
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Forum: Yarn
October 12th 06, 10:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,597
Hoods with fluffy yarn
Linda wrote in message
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Good Afternoon...
Last week Mom and I were in Michael's and I saw a yarn that really
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Forum: Yarn
October 10th 06, 08:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,597
Hoods with fluffy yarn
Good Afternoon...
Last week Mom and I were in Michael's and I saw a yarn that really
took my eye. Unfortunately, I didn't think to write down the name of
the yarn, but it was fluffy like Funny, but...
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Forum: Yarn
August 2nd 06, 02:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Prayer Shawls
Linda wrote:
Take a look at these sites and see what I mean:
Here is is on the Lionbrand site:
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Forum: Yarn
August 1st 06, 03:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Prayer Shawls
Linda wrote:
I understand the concern about the correct gauge, but when knitting a
shawl or afghan IMHO gauge really doesn't matter too much. I have had
the...
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Forum: Yarn
July 31st 06, 07:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Prayer Shawls
suzee wrote:
I prefer using larger needles myself and have used Homespun on 8mm,
though it wasn't a prayer shawl. Do you have a 7mm? You could knit a
piece starting out with the 6s...
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Forum: Yarn
July 30th 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Prayer Shawls
Hello all...
I bought some LionBrand Homespun to make a Prayer Shawl. When I
looked at the pattern on the LionBrand site, it says to use a 6 mm
needle, but the pattern on the Prayer Shawl minisry...
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