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First News we saw yesterday
First News we saw yesternight after awhole day with no news was the Murder in the Amish School .... it seems there are no Safe places anymore on earth ,,,, For several years now i have the feeling...
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semi-OT Dry hands/skin/hair
Some things to do for rough dry hands. First, quit using Udder Cream, Silicone Glove, or any other "hand lotion" containing silicone. Also stay away from lotions containing alcohol of any type (often...
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Sudoku Lap Throw
I wanted to share something that came up in discussion a couple of weekends ago when knitting with some friends. One person had seen an afghan/lap throw done in the manner of a Sudoku puzzle. There...
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Att'h: VINTAGEPURLS
Something's wrong with you PBB forum software! I AM over 13 years old, but I received the COPRA form! Noreen
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Knitting/Crocheting from unspun wool
Hi Ladies. I am mostly a lurker in this realm, but I have been crocheting for 16+ years and knitting (Self taught) for almost a year now. I picked up this month's (actually November's) Crochet!...
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Where do I buy Lanolin for wool diaper covers?
What stores generally sell Lanolin I can use to waterproof wool diaper covers? Would outdoor stores sell a suitable lanolin I can use for diapers? I don't want to purchase it online, so I'm looking...
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UFO/WIP Disorder
...or Syndrome or something. Why can I not resist starting a new project the minute I see a pattern that intrigues me, no matter how many other WIPs are staring me in the face? This is why I have...
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flat yarn
what fo you make with flat yarn. Stella
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Flat yarn
Hi, I was hoping someone could help me. I'm been looking to find some flat parallel cotton yarn and can't seem to find any. I'm looking for something that's around 8 un-spun strands of 3ply cotton...
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Class Today
I took a free class today at a library branch with a great knitter. We learned how to make Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. It's very cool - you just knit, using double decreases and "make...
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Yar! Ahoy Matey!
A week late (two weeks late?) for TLAP day, but a month early for Halloween. I'm sending the sprout out as a pirate this year, this is part of his costume. Next I need to make him an eyepatch (black...
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Finally, a use for aluminum DPNs
I don't like aluminum needles. They're cold, they stay cold, they have no give, they hurt my hands. But I have finally found a use for the odd aluminum DPNs that seem to have found their way into my...
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Google Video about Knitting
Must have been made by a family member of a knitter. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5299855665083820396&q=knitting&hl=enEnjoy,
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sore hands
Hi Ladies, I am new to the group. I work in technical support (so lots of typing) and I've been knitting for several years. Lately my hands have become very sore, so much that I've had to stop. Do any...
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