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Old May 29th 07, 02:49 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
Jodie
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Default Knitting Patterns in very large sizes

Hello Everyone,

I am very new to your group, I haven't read newsgroups in years but I
know when you need info they are the best place to go to.

I'm looking for knitting patterns in very large sizes. Most I've seen
go to x-large or xx-large which doesn't work for me or my husband.
Does anyone know of a source for larger sizes? Or, failing that, an
easy way to enlarge a pattern, that's something I've never done
before. I've been knitting for almost 40 years, but I've never gone
past the intermediate stage.

I love my shop owner and we have knitting sessions there several times
a week, but I'd rather not have to share my measurements with everyone
there.

Please email me at with any info you have,
because I may forget to check the group. Thanks for anyone and
everyone's help in advance.

Jodie Thomas

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Old May 29th 07, 04:50 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
suzee
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Default Knitting Patterns in very large sizes

Jodie wrote:
Hello Everyone,

I am very new to your group, I haven't read newsgroups in years but I
know when you need info they are the best place to go to.

I'm looking for knitting patterns in very large sizes. Most I've seen
go to x-large or xx-large which doesn't work for me or my husband.
Does anyone know of a source for larger sizes? Or, failing that, an
easy way to enlarge a pattern, that's something I've never done
before. I've been knitting for almost 40 years, but I've never gone
past the intermediate stage.

I love my shop owner and we have knitting sessions there several times
a week, but I'd rather not have to share my measurements with everyone
there.

Please email me at with any info you have,
because I may forget to check the group. Thanks for anyone and
everyone's help in advance.

Jodie Thomas


This site -
http://ample-knitters.com/ has links to larger size
patterns, and a mailing list. There's also the book Big Girl Knits.

sue
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Old May 29th 07, 08:01 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
Jodie
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Default Knitting Patterns in very large sizes

On May 29, 11:50 am, suzee wrote:
Jodie wrote:
Hello Everyone,


I am very new to your group, I haven't read newsgroups in years but I
know when you need info they are the best place to go to.


I'm looking for knitting patterns in very large sizes. Most I've seen
go to x-large or xx-large which doesn't work for me or my husband.
Does anyone know of a source for larger sizes? Or, failing that, an
easy way to enlarge a pattern, that's something I've never done
before. I've been knitting for almost 40 years, but I've never gone
past the intermediate stage.


I love my shop owner and we have knitting sessions there several times
a week, but I'd rather not have to share my measurements with everyone
there.


Please email me at with any info you have,
because I may forget to check the group. Thanks for anyone and
everyone's help in advance.


Jodie Thomas


This site -http://ample-knitters.com/has links to larger size
patterns, and a mailing list. There's also the book Big Girl Knits.

sue- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Sue,

Thank you so much, that site had some great links for patterns and
info on enlarging patterns.

Jodie

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Old May 30th 07, 01:44 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
Alison
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Default Knitting Patterns in very large sizes

On 29 May 2007 12:01:26 -0700, Jodie wrote:

On May 29, 11:50 am, suzee wrote:
Jodie wrote:
Hello Everyone,


I am very new to your group, I haven't read newsgroups in years but I
know when you need info they are the best place to go to.


I'm looking for knitting patterns in very large sizes. Most I've seen
go to x-large or xx-large which doesn't work for me or my husband.
Does anyone know of a source for larger sizes? Or, failing that, an
easy way to enlarge a pattern, that's something I've never done
before. I've been knitting for almost 40 years, but I've never gone
past the intermediate stage.


I love my shop owner and we have knitting sessions there several times
a week, but I'd rather not have to share my measurements with everyone
there.


Please email me at with any info you have,
because I may forget to check the group. Thanks for anyone and
everyone's help in advance.


Jodie Thomas


Vermont Fiber Designs - most of their patterns go up to 6X and they
have some lovely women's patterns.

Alison
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Old June 1st 07, 12:05 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
Jodie
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Default Knitting Patterns in very large sizes

On May 29, 8:44 pm, Alison wrote:
On 29 May 2007 12:01:26 -0700, Jodie wrote:





On May 29, 11:50 am, suzee wrote:
Jodie wrote:
Hello Everyone,


I am very new to your group, I haven't read newsgroups in years but I
know when you need info they are the best place to go to.


I'm looking for knitting patterns in very large sizes. Most I've seen
go to x-large or xx-large which doesn't work for me or my husband.
Does anyone know of a source for larger sizes? Or, failing that, an
easy way to enlarge a pattern, that's something I've never done
before. I've been knitting for almost 40 years, but I've never gone
past the intermediate stage.


I love my shop owner and we have knitting sessions there several times
a week, but I'd rather not have to share my measurements with everyone
there.


Please email me at with any info you have,
because I may forget to check the group. Thanks for anyone and
everyone's help in advance.


Jodie Thomas


Vermont Fiber Designs - most of their patterns go up to 6X and they
have some lovely women's patterns.

Alison- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Hi Alison,

What a wondereful site! Thanks so much for taking the time to guide
me there.

Jodie

 




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