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cast-on for laceweight shawl
Hi Ranee, I have already started with the cable cast-on but I will keep your suggestions in mind for next time! I'm not familiar with the half hitch so that is one I will look up - I love learning...
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Potholder/Oven mitt: Fiber of choice?
Hello Jenn. Cotton is often used for pot holders, however it is very flammable. Man made fibers will withstand the heat, but when they catch fire, they melt. I am not sure what to recomment. Els
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Knit Wool Outerwear
Sorry, I've only recently been converted to the wonders of wool, so have no first hand experience. Maybe some of the more "wool-wise" people on the group can help with that one. My gut feeling - you...
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Martha's poncho....LOL
Back to the poncho...Herrschners is offering a free pattern to download now, plus the original color and others in a yarn pack for sale. Not that I think SHE spent any time in discomfort, but it looks...
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The Obsessive Knitter....
Yes, you're absolutely right. Though I still always got a kick out of it when someone asked me how to spell my name! That's funny, I would have never thought of the pot pies (being a vegetarian and...
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Opera Gloves
On the topic of gloves.... I found this website today with a pattern generator for basic gloves. I bought the yarn before I looked for a pattern...... I haven't tried it yet, but intend to this...
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Re: Moon Garden Cardigan
Jenn, What kind of yarn does it take? I just bought a bunch of Brown Sheep's Nature's Pride yesterday. Worsted weight, 245 yds for about $5 at my LYS. I'll be using it for their knit-along, my first...
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OT: Belated birthday wishes for Petra
I hope you had a very happy birthday, Petra Best wishes Liz
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OT: Birthday wishes for Sarah Grace
Have a great Birthday, Sarah Grace. Liz
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tiny needles and wrist pain
No, mine just goes down to the tops of my fingers and up few inches above my wrist. It is fabric, but has a couple of metal splints imbedded that help to keep the wrist rigid. I got it through my...
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NYCO
Janise It's never to late to sign up for the NYCO. I'll add you to the list and then you can let me know what you're making. Darlene in Toronto
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birthdays, anniversaries
Happy birthday to AMira! Katherine
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OT: Birthday wishes for Stella
Hi Stella, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday and hope you have many, many more. Hugs, Nora
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How to create bulletproof clothes ???
I remember seeing somewhere a comment about an art student who knitted steel wool for a class project. I think she also spun and knitted dryer lint. =Tamar
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Martha Stewart's Poncho
"Katherine" wrote in news: and why shouldn't the designer get paid for the pattern, even if she is in prison? perhaps this will help her develop a means of income when she is released. i really do NOT...
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