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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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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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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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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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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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