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FO's for February
I don't remember seeing anyone post this.... if it has been done, put me down for a bad memory (laugh) Hat & scarf for me done in Rowan "Tapestry" variegated yarn. Baby Arnold Sweater in worsted...
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Do anyone know how to convert this knitting instruction into a crochet pattern.
Do anyone know how to turn this knitting instruction into a crochet pattern? The pattern came from Lion brand. Tia. Pam-Doggirl3 Simple Eyelet Diamonds (multiple of 8 sts) Note: the instructions below...
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Doctors and facts
A few years ago my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Since then, she has seen a baker's dozen of doctors, each prescribing drugs with more, and worse, side effects. A couple of weeks ago, one of...
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Re: Sock heels
I have no doubts that steeking works as advertised; my concern is with mismeasuring, basting, and then carefully cutting the yarn in the wrong place or too far! Georgia
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Sock heels
The socks I knitted recently for No 9 grandchild were from a wartime pattern and had an 'auto' heel. The pattern book had several other sock patterns and I was interested to see that some had 'French'...
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only TWO projects on the needles!
My GAWD, I only have two projects on needles right now, I feel absolutely decadent! One's a four inch wide, 8 foot long ugly ugly ugly scarf for someone who requested it. I hate the yarn, and the...
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Yarn Shops in Vegas
Looking for can't miss Yanr Shops in Las Vegas that are easy to get to from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jenn in CA - who will be in Vegas for the Race and a day of jet skiing on Lake Mead this...
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Vintage Knitting Book - How to find proper yarn
HI, Everyone, I have a vintage knitting book with a pretty baby blanket that I'd like to make. I'm guessing that the yarn they suggest might be renamed by now. Can anyone help me to figure out what...
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sweaters
Does anyone know of a site that may have videos or lessons on hand knitting sweaters?? I wish to make one and the only time I tried,there were errors in the pattern where the sleeves were concerned...
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Long time no see!
Hej! I still read rcty but haven't posted in AGES, so I thought I'd check in with y'all (yes, you can move me from South Carolina to Sweden, but you cannot REMOVE South Carolina from me!). I have...
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Sunday morning
It looks like another clear cool day here: forecast high for the afternoon is mid-70s, there's not a cloud in the sky and breezes are coming from the north. The house is opened up and I'm attempting...
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doll clothes patterns
Hi guys! I hope this isn't posting twice. Oh well, sigh. :) I have decided to try to knit a winter wardrobe (I know, spring is flying in fast and I better get a move-on) for my SIL's doll collection,...
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doll clothes patterns
Hi guys! I too am new to this group. I have decided to try to knit a winter wardrobe (I know, spring is flying in fast and I better get a move-on) for my SIL's doll collection, primarily Cissy, Alex,...
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Dennis... about the hat pattern
I just realized that in my email to you I hadn't put my own email address... and I'm not actually sure that the address this comes from (which was set up by our internet provider in my son's name......
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Twisted Cord untwists
Helen ST, I think I've figured out how to do that twisted cord! Take one length of yellow and one length of black, lay them together, and tie them together at both ends. Now you have a circle. Put a...