In this issue of the KnitList Digest:
Knit: Re: Knit in Lit, Query re classes [Lynne Johnson
<johnlm@lmc.com.a]
Knit: Nature Scene Shawl and ramblings ["The Califano's"
<calkids@telenet]
Knit: Chemo Caps
[Clink1292@aol.com]
Knit: what yarn to use for scarf-type project ["Jennifer
Braico" <braico@]
Knit: Plymouth Encore search
[knitwizz@webtv.net]
Re: Knit: Crochet buttons, Dramatic Drape [Rick and Laura
Green <thegreen]
Knit: FW: Important Message - Please Read ["Masters, Jeanne"
<jeanne.mast]
Knit: Where's the holiday knitting posts
["Eileen B" <ebax@pcez.com>]
Knit: MOMNOTE,
["Mary Hunt" <maryhunt@stny.rr.com>]
Knit: thanks for help: knitting in Boston [william houston
and elizabeth ]
Knit: knit: Henry VIII question
["Elana Benamy" <benamy@acnatsci.org>]
Knit: Seeking Reynolds Rio in Gold [June Oshiro <idlewild@rci.rutgers.edu]
Knit: SOS--need help with RRA!
["SANDERS, DANI" <DSANDERS2@SCANA.com>]
Knit: Fw: mittens
["listmoms" <listmoms@kniton.com>]
Knit: web site needed
["Krim, Anne" <KrimA@tacom.army.mil>]
Knit: Newest VK & old Cast On to Trade,Shawls,Flu Shot
[KatFriend@aol.com]
Knit: Re: fulled bootees
[Joanna <webmaster@knitsnbytes.com>]
Knit: Gloves, no teensy needles need apply [Joanna <webmaster@knitsnbytes]
Knit: book question/Fixation
["Kathleen Day" <kday@impulse.net>]
Knit: Books for Sale
[Posy55@aol.com]
Re: Knit: Newest VK & old Cast On to Trade,Shawls,Flu Shot
[Sarah and Jam]
Knit: KNIT: "ideal" knitting bag, part two ["Sara &
David Sharpe" <dashar]
Knit: Colorado baby outfit and non-knit
[Roonknit@aol.com]
Knit: target: harrisville tweed [Rhonella Brelinski
<brelinsk@scnc.csd.k]
Re: Knit: Steek!?
[Peggy Wileaver <pwileaver@yahoo.com>]
Knit: "U" ideas
[Jan Reed <jlr53@yahoo.com>]
Knit: Need Address Please
[Deanne1937@aol.com]
Re: Knit: KNIT: "ideal" knitting bag, part two [BJ Heeke
<nwspinner00@fox]
Knit: Fingerlakes Monastery?, misc... ["Rebecca Cornellier"
<hwsdancer@ho]
Knit: 1999 Knitlist gifts
[Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>]
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 22:59:22 -0800
From: Lynne Johnson <johnlm@lmc.com.au>
Subject: Knit: Re: Knit in Lit, Query re classes
Evening all
Such a long time since I've posted but have been lurking along and
keeping track of most threads.
And as I was knitting along several weeks back while watching a BBC
production of Madame Bovary I heard this wondrous line :
'Mmmmm. I see someone's fallen prey to a passion for knitting!'
Well this 'fallen prey' has been having fun lately with the needles
and
lurex! I've made several thingies with long fringes that could be worn
as skirts by models thinner than I or collars over your basic black
for
we women of substance. Lots of fun but I think I'll go back to my
comfort zone of wools, mohairs etc. The lurex thingies were my attempt
to do something formal for spring/summer.
QUERY RE CLASSES
Now this might seem a long way round to do things, but I've had a query
from someone in Greensburg, Pennsylvania who is trying to learn to
knit
out of a book and would really like to find some classes that she could
go to. So if you know of any such classes, let me know off line and
I'll
pass your information on.
TIA and Cheers
Lynne in Canberra
Where I'm looking forward to spending next weekend with spinners,
weavers and knitters from near and far at Birragai.
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 07:23:16 -0000
From: "The Califano's" <calkids@telenet.net>
Subject: Knit: Nature Scene Shawl and ramblings
Hi all,
Last night my DS, age 15 1/2, was laughing at me as I finished an applied
I-cord border on an afgan. I cut my left thumb while cutting chicken
and
spent an hour in the ER. Instead of stitches they used Derma-bond and
a
Steri-strip. So I knit without using my left thumb.
Has anyone knit the Nature Scene Shawl from the BEST OF KNITTERS SHAWLS
AND
SCARVES ? Any hints?
Mary
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 09:14:42 EST
From: Clink1292@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Chemo Caps
Good morning from chilly Iowa, it's finally feeling like November!
Okay, I admit it....I have, in the past, just scooted right by all the
talk
about chemo caps. And now I have a friend who just started her first
round of
chemotherapy - 36 yr., breast cancer, 2 children - 2 yr. and 8 months!
Ugh!
And while she's going to pick out a wig today, I was thinking she might
like
to have a few caps for home. So will you all tell me where I might
find
patterns - and what yarn you like best for these?
TIA
Vicky in Iowa
Clink1292@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:41:53 -0600
From: "Jennifer Braico" <braico@wmep.org>
Subject: Knit: what yarn to use for scarf-type project
I'm so new to knitting that I dared not post for awhile, but I have
a
question that has prompted me to ask you. I've decided to knit my husband
a
scarf-like thing I'm dreaming up on circular needles. I envision it
something he'll slip on over his head and bring down to his neck, and
will
cover his neck and lower face. I'm wondering what would be a good yarn
for
this project (I have no pattern...). Obviously since he'll be breathing
into
it, there will be condensation that I know wool won't absorb, but I
like
knitting (so far) with natural fibers. Is there a wool/cotton blend?
What
would you use? Thanks very much--you can reply to me off-list.
Jen Braico
in sunny Madison, WI
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:09:39 -0700 (MST)
From: knitwizz@webtv.net
Subject: Knit: Plymouth Encore search
hi,
a relative who is computer-less is looking for some Encore DK
twist..........
I believe this has been discontinued, but I know there must be some
in
stores, or in stashes!
can you please contact me at knitwizz@webtv.net......
thanks!!
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:02:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Rick and Laura Green <thegreenhouse@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Crochet buttons, Dramatic Drape
Covered Buttons
For covered buttons, I have knit a strip with the same yarn as the
sweater, felted it, then used the covered button forms to make buttons.
I
had to trim it pretty close to get the thing to snap together but the
result looked great.
Dramatic Drape
With so many of us making, having made, or looking to make Lily Chin's
lovely shawl from the last issue of Knitters, I wonder if we could
put
together a web page with pictures of completed shawls along with
information on what yarn was used and any comments. Any thoughts?
Laura
=====
Rick & Laura Green
thegreenhouse@yahoo.com
http://www.keyway.net/~rgreen
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 08:07:31 -0800
From: "Masters, Jeanne" <jeanne.masters@baesystems.com>
Subject: Knit: FW: Important Message - Please Read
Good Morning, everybody,
This may be O.T., but please read it and pass it along. We need
to take
care of ourselves and each other so we can keep on KNITTING!
Be safe,
Jeanne in L.A.
P.S. May I also be so bold as to recommend a book, The Gift of
Fear, by
Gavin DeBecker. People may pooh-pooh women's intuition, but we
have it for
a reason. Trust it!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
> > >
> > > > > PASS THIS ON TO OTHERS! MALE AND
FEAMLE!
> > > >
* > > > > > The notice below was
posted on JCPenney's e-mail
> > > > > this morning to all
> > > > > Female Associates. I wanted to
pass the information
> > > > > on to you.
> > > > >
* > > > > >>>Recently on Inside
Edition there was an article
> > > > > about several new
> > > > > scams to abduct women. In one, a
man comes up to a
> > > > > woman in a Mall or
> > > > > Shopping Center and asks if she
likes Pizza. When
> > > > > she says she Does, he
> > > > > Offers her $10,000 to shoot a
commercial for Pizza,
> > > > > but they need to go
> > > > > outside where the lighting is
better. When the woman
> > > > > goes
> > > > > out of the mall she is abducted
and assaulted.
> > > > > >
* > > > > > Another ploy is a very
nicely dressed man asks a
> > > > > woman if she
> > > > > would be in a Public Service
announcement to
> > > > > discourage drug use.
> > > > > The man explains that they don't
want professional
> > > > > actors or celebrities
> > > > > they want the average mother to do
this. Once she
> > > > > leaves the mall she
> > > > > is a victim.
> > > > > >
* > > > > > The third ploy, and
the most successful, a very
> > > > > frantic man comes
> > > > > running into the mall and asks a
woman to please
> > > > > help him, his baby
> > > > > is not breathing. She runs out of
the mall,
> > > > > following him, and also
> > > > > becomes a victim.
> > > > > >
* > > > > > These have been happening
in well-lit parking
> > > > > areas, in daylight as
> > > > > well as night time, all over the
country. The
> > > > > abductor usually uses a
> > > > > van to abduct the woman. 'Inside
Edition' set up a
> > > > > test in a Mall and
> > > > > 10 out of 15 women went out of the
Mall on the Pizza
> > > > > and the PSA
> > > > > scam. And all of them went out of
the Mall on the
> > > > > baby scam.
> > > > >
* > > > > >>>Please pass this along
to your friends and family
> > > > > as now that it has
> > > > > been shown on nationwide TV there
are bound to be
> > > > > copycats of this.
> > > > > The third one, I think, is the
scariest. You might
> > > > > resist pizza or
> > > > > becoming a commercial
celebrity...but who would be
> > > > > able to resist a
> > > > > frantic father asking for help for
his child? I'm
> > > > > sure that one would get
> > > > > me.
> > > > > >
* > > > > > A woman was shopping
at the Tuttle Mall in
> > > > > Columbus. She came
> > > > > out to her car and saw she had a
flat. She got her
> > > > > jack, and spare out of
> > > > > the trunk. A man in a business
suit came up and
> > > > > started to help her.
> > > > > When the tire had been replaced,
he asked for a ride
> > > > > to his car on the
> > > > > opposite side of the Mall. Feeling
uncomfortable
> > > > > about doing this, she
> > > > > stalled for a while, but he kept
pressing her. She
> > > > > finally asked why he
> > > > > was on this side of the Mall if
his car was on the
> > > > > other. He claimed he
> > > > > had been talking to friends. Still
uncomfortable,
> > > > > she told him that she
> > > > > had just remembered something she
had forgotten to
> > > > > pick up at the mall
> > > > > and she left him and went back
inside the mall. She
> > > > > reported the
> > > > > incident to the mall security and
they went out to
> > > > > her car. The man was
> > > > > nowhere in sight. Opening her
trunk, she discovered
> > > > > a briefcase the
> > > > > man had set inside her trunk while
helping her with
> > > > > the tire. Inside
> > > > > were rope and a butcher knife.
And, when she took
> > > > > the tire to be fixed,
> > > > > the mechanic informed her that
there was nothing
> > > > > wrong with her tire,
> > > > > that it was flat because the air
had been let out of
> > > > > it.
> > > > > >
* > > > > > I was going to send
this to the ladies only, but
> > > > > guys, if you love your
* > > > > > mothers, wives, sisters,
daughters, etc., you may
> > > > > want to pass it on
> > > > > to them, as well. Send this to any
woman you know
> > > > > that may need to be
> > > > > reminded that the world we live in
has a lot of
> > > > > crazies in it....better
> > > > > safe than sorry. PLEASE BE SAFE
AND NOT SORRY! JUST
> > > > > A WARNING TO ALWAYS
> > > > > BE ALERT AND USE YOUR HEAD!!!
> > > > >
* > > > > >>Pass this along to
every woman you have access
* > > > > > to. Never let your
guard down. SOMETIMES THAT
> > > > > FEELING IN YOUR GUT IS
> > > > > THE VOICE OF GOD. TRUST YOUR
INSTINCTS!!
> > > > > >
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:25:09 -0800
From: "Eileen B" <ebax@pcez.com>
Subject: Knit: Where's the holiday knitting posts
Dear Knitsibs:
I just sorted through my messages, and it looks like I haven't posted
for
over 2 weeks. Given how much I talk, that practically qualifies as
lurking !
It sounds like several other regulars have been uncharacteristically
quiet,
too and are popping their heads up. Maybe we're all busy with
holiday
knitting!
I've been pre-occupied in dealing with newly-diagnosed ADD (mine), and
with
DD's challenges in school, also related to ADD.
OKC
I've been trying to be "good" and stick to one or two projects through
to
completion. One of them is The New and Improved Binky Hat.
I had a "D'UH"
moment several weeks ago, when I realized there was a much simpler
way to do
what I've been doing. The hat I was working on was completely
frogged and I
started over. For some reason, I had one heck of a time getting
the
striping sequence right. I wondered if the new meds were part of the
reason
for my confusion. Anyway, I've essentially made this hat at least twice
already with all the frogging. But, I'm now about 3 inches from completing
the body of it. I will put pix up when it's done. Without any
more
frogging, I can finish this in another evening.
This hat matches the neon colors EZ Baby Surprise Sweater. It is made
of
Lion Brand Microspun in buttery yellow, screamin lime, fuchsia and
royal
purple. I have knitted "epaulet" button bands instead of sewing the
sleeve
together. This has been stuck at the "only needs buttons" stage
for over a
month. I just can't seem to get that done. With the epaulets, there's
*15*
buttons to put on!
A guilty pleasure that I started for myself was the smoke ring from
the new
Knitting Goddess book (which I'm pleased to say, I got autographed
this past
weekend). I'm using Filatura di Crosa (?sp) "Plume". I don't
have the label
handy, but this has a solid core in brown and gray, with lots of garnet/rust
red mohair coming off it. Pattern was written for a #10.
I tried that, but
then started over with an 11. Gauge is not as critical for this,
as it is
essentially a cowl. Easy pattern, goes quickly, with a diagonal
twist to
it, which is flattering to most of us.
I really like the idea of this, though. I'm considering making a much
bigger
(wider) one. I work for a nonprofit organization in a building set
for
demolition next spring or summer. The furnace for this wing is
broken, and
no one's going to fix it since the building is coming down. We
don't have
the electrical capacity for too many space heaters, and I'm sitting
close to
a bank of windows. I think some sort of drapey thing to cover
my shoulders
and neck and upper arms without getting in the way of computer work,
sounds
just about right. I'm not considering a shawl because: 1) I have
this
mental block it will take too long; 2) I'm worried about it slipping
and
sliding and getting caught in the wheel casters of the chair. It's
primarily
computer work, but I'm up and down and "scooting" around in the chair
a lot.
I'd also started a wild scarf, also for me, in "Wild Stuff". But, I
really
need to finish these other things first.
I'd love to hear more about everyone's holiday knitting <hint, hint>
Have a great weekend.
Eileen
mailto:ebax@pcez.com
Knitting photos at
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=91998
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:41:59 -0500
From: "Mary Hunt" <maryhunt@stny.rr.com>
Subject: Knit: MOMNOTE,
Twice in two days. Sigh.
There has just been an urban legend posted to the list. Please,
these
things are not appropriate for this list. Again, if you have
a
question about whether something is appropriate, ask the Listmoms.
I
expect you to drop the subject, and do NOT write to the person who
sent it, chiding her. That is not your responsibility.
As an addition to yesterday's Momnote, you can tell us how neat so and
so's pattern/kit/whatever is that YOU are currently working on (or
plan to work on). A post sending us to a website "just because
you
think the rest of us should know what this designer/store/whatever
has
for sale" is advertising, and is not acceptable.
Also, two people offered to host the holiday gift exchange. I
can't
remember who you are, would you please contact me so we can get going?
We've already had several things offered, I'd hate to have those lost.
Perhaps have the gifts in two places? That could help, I think.
Mary, who is pretending the holidays aren't coming, so I don't have
to
make presents!
listmoms@kniton.com
maryhunt@stny.rr.com
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 11:51:11 -0500
From: william houston and elizabeth durand <billeliz@inet.net>
Subject: Knit: thanks for help: knitting in Boston
Hello, everyone--
About 3 weeks ago I asked for recommendations for where someone in Boston
could go to learn to knit. Many, many of you recommended Woolcott in
Harvard Square, which I've heard is a great store. A couple of different
people recommended, very warmly, a place called Mind's Eye in Porter
Square
in Cambridge. They even have a web site
(<http://www.channel1.com/mindseye/>), with directions via public
transit.
I forwarded all the messages to my friend, and she decided to check
out the
Mind's Eye. Left with purple yarn and bamboo needles and a copy of
Vogue
Knitting, and has been up past midnight many times since then just
because
she's having so much fun. (I've been telling her for years that she'd
like
it.)
So thanks, everyone; you've made it possible for someone else to find
out
what knitting is all about.
I'll post the accumulated recommendations soon, but this one seemed
like
neat discovery, and I wanted to share it now.
Elizabeth in Ardmore, PA
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 12:18:35 -0500
From: "Elana Benamy" <benamy@acnatsci.org>
Subject: Knit: knit: Henry VIII question
Hello Knitfriends,
Henry VIII: Someone inquired...
>>> So I've knitted=20
about an inch, changing colors every row as directed (or so I thought),=20
until I realize that with some of the two-color combinations, you're=20
supposed to do TWO rounds-- AACK!! <<<
I can answer this. I just so happen to be wearing [my husband's-
really, it resides in his sweater drawer and I only ever put it on
after
he's left the house and clearly will not be wearing it himself] Henry
VIII
today. The color gradations are so subtle, I'd say just add an
extra
row to each of the next colors in the sequence until you've made up
the missing rows. But watch carefully as you work the rest of
the
sweater. The darker colors change more frequently than the lighter
ones, and it's not necessarily a regular interval.
Other hints for knitting this sweater: use markers between the different
charts. When I balled up the hanks, I placed each ball in a ziplock
sandwich bag with the ball band with the color symbol from the
chart written on it in very big, dark marker (indelible, of course).
This
makes sorting out the similar colors much easier.
Today I go to my LYS to retrieve the baby surprise I knitted for my
sister's son (b. Oct. 24!). It's been on display there all summer,
but
now I'm heading to Paris for two weeks to help her out and need to
bring it with me. I've never been to Europe and I'm really excited
about everything--seeing my sister, new nephew, Paris, etc.
Can she enter her LYS and emerge with only the Baby Surprise?
Remains to be seen.
Elizabethan Jacket:
Nearing the end of the first sleeve (it's what I started with).
Most
of the sleeve was knitted on a 12" Addi circular. Have had to
switch to dp's now as it's impossible to make the points on the
Addi point right at each other (even with no knitting on it) and I
find I just can't do the SSK decreases with that geometry. I
really
don't like doing stranded knitting on dp's as it's so hard to judge
the floats that cross between needles. I find it's a little better
if I
catch the yarn in at closer intervals at needle changes. Even
if
I would normally go four or five stitches in a single float (at this
gauge, it's still less than an inch) I catch the yarn even if it's
only
three or four stitches if it spans a needle change. Still prefer
circulars though.
Au revoir!
Elana (in Philadelphia where it's s beautiful clear Fall day)
benamy@say.acnatsci.org=20
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:00:36 -0500 (EST)
From: June Oshiro <idlewild@rci.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Knit: Seeking Reynolds Rio in Gold
Hi,
One of my work colleagues has expressed an interest in knitting himself
a
sweater - he requested orange cotton yarn. Miraculously, I found
something similar in the stash - so I've supplied him with a bag of
yarn
that I got from a WEBS grab bag. It is Reynolds "Rio" - 8 ply
dk weight
cotton in a gold/orange sort of color.
Problem is, it isn't enough for a whole sweater - he is very tall (tho
skinny) and likes his clothes baggy. I am looking for one or
maybe two
more bags of this stuff, I think the color and lot are 132 786.
I have
yarn a plenty to trade (other WEBS stuff - lots of the colle, also
coned
wool, fibers to spin, and of course cold hard cash).
Please let me know if you would like to trade and the kind of stuff
you
are looking for.
Thanks,
- -j.
- --
why i knit: what else would i do with all these long pointy sticks
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 14:10:15 -0500
From: "SANDERS, DANI" <DSANDERS2@SCANA.com>
Subject: Knit: SOS--need help with RRA!
If someone has their RRA pattern handy, can you please tell me how many
stitches to cast on for the rectangle and where to place the markers.
The
RRA is the only thing I brought to knit; work is slow and I forgot
to bring
the pattern :-(.
TIA,
Dani at work
dsanders2@scana.com
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 14:12:03 -0500
From: "listmoms" <listmoms@kniton.com>
Subject: Knit: Fw: mittens
Please respond to her privately.
Mary
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Tyrrell, Colleen <Tyrrell.Colleen@TorontoRehab.on.ca>
To: <listmoms@kniton.com>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 1:49 PM
Subject: mittens
>
>
>
> I am having a hard time finding a simple, straightfordward pattern
for
> ladies mittens knitted on two needles. Can you help.
>
> my e-mail address is: ictyrrell@home.com
>
> Thank you, Colleen
>
>
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:20:54 -0500
From: "Krim, Anne" <KrimA@tacom.army.mil>
Subject: Knit: web site needed
Could someone e-mail me the correct internet address for Webs please?
Thanks in advance
Anne Krim
krima@tacom.army.mil
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:48:58 EST
From: KatFriend@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Newest VK & old Cast On to Trade,Shawls,Flu Shot
Hi,
MAGAZINES TO TRADE:
I bought the newest VK (winter 2000) and other than getting a few web
addresses to surf won't be making anything out of it. I would
like to trade
it along with a Winter 98 Cast On. The Cast On cover topics are
"Knitting
from the top down" (a popular topic) and "Entrelac in the Round".
In
exchange, I like to make garter stitch shawls with different yarns,
esp.
varigateds. If you would be so kind as to send me a small amount
of
something non-itchy that I could incorporate into one of my creations
just to
reimburse me for postage, that would be super.
SHAWLS:
FO: A garter stitch shawl using Trendsetter Dune in various varigated
color
ways and solids in Inca Alpaca and Chelsea Silk and size 17 circs.
I love my
cheapie plastic size 17 circs - I think I have 3 and often have them
all in
use. I call the shawl my Anais Nin shawl because I worked on
it while
watching the video and admiring the drape of the cloth shawls the actress
portraying her wore in the movie (rather than the story itself).
CO (current object): A Clove Stitch shawl pattern off the web.
I don't have
the address handy but you could probably find it doing a search.
I did the
first few garter stitch rows in Turnberry Tweed in Aqua (which has
some neat
flecks including mustard yellow). The clove stitch part I'm doing
in mustard
yellow. A couple of years ago, I could not phathom how to do
clove st,
blackberry st, or trinity st; now for some reason, I get it!
FLU SHOT: The nurse thought I worked out because of the muscle
in my upper
arm. "Uh, no, all I do is knit!" I replied.
Well, that's all for now. Happy Friday Everyone.
Love,
katfriend@aol.com
in Santa Clara, CA
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Date: 3 Nov 2000 13:17:50 -0800
From: Joanna <webmaster@knitsnbytes.com>
Subject: Knit: Re: fulled bootees
There was a pattern for Faroese slippers (fulled) in Threads "Knitting
from Around the World"
--compiled from their old knitting articles. This book is available.
If you make fulled things, superwash is RIGHT OUT. A previous issue
of Knitter long ago had
tests of wools to boil or full. The Knitters Mag index will list it.
Joanna in Germany. Visit our site http://www.knitsnbytes.com Home
of the Sock
Knitting Web Ring.
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Date: 3 Nov 2000 13:29:02 -0800
From: Joanna <webmaster@knitsnbytes.com>
Subject: Knit: Gloves, no teensy needles need apply
Meg Swansen and EZ's clever Icord gloves, made with I cord for fingers,
are a great way to
prevent teensineedleitis. Glover's needles also scare me.
The principle behind the I cord glove is to knit a multi-stitch I-cord
and zoop up the loopy
bit (where you go back to the first stitch without turning the work)
by croch***ing it up with
a cro*** hook. Pattern in Meg's book and also from Schoolhouse Press.
If you are really dead set agin teensy needles AND are really brave,
you can make Bev Royce's
double knit gloves, again, no glove needles. But you have to master
double knitting which is
fun and exciting like luge lession but a bit strange (again, like luge.)
Book also at
Schoolhouse and a real treat.
Joanna in Germany. Visit our site http://www.knitsnbytes.com
which is temporarily a mess, unlike the house which is
permanently a mess. JUST SAY NO TO BULKY KNITS! Fashion be damned.
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:31:04 -0800
From: "Kathleen Day" <kday@impulse.net>
Subject: Knit: book question/Fixation
Book Question
45 Fun and Fanciful Hats...is this the book that has the numerous errors?
If
so, does is come with an errata sheet? Is there an errata list
on the web?
Or am I thinking of a different book?
Those who have it, do you recommend it?
answer off list, please
mailto:kday@impulse.net
Fixation
I have finished the first pair of socks out of Fixation. They
are neat!
Joe Wilcox, thanks for mentioning the length shrinkage of your wonderful
Fixation sweater. I'm going to use the Fixation for a tube top
and I will
make it a bit long in anticipation.
Also, what size needle did you use?
I used 4s for the socks and am going to use bigger for the tube top
(a 7 was
mentioned as a size to make a good fabric).
Preemie hats...
made one and decorated 4 this morning...pictures coming soon.
And, Gina, thank you for the lovely words in your post yesterday. I
am truly
touched.
I do have so much fun with my preemie hats!
Kathleen Day
Santa Ynez, California
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:08:47 EST
From: Posy55@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Books for Sale
I now have a list of books with prices if anyone is interested,
please let
me know and I will E-Mail the list to you. There are about 70
books in all
on the list. Irene
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 10:02:39 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Re: Knit: Newest VK & old Cast On to Trade,Shawls,Flu
Shot
At 03:48 PM 11/3/00 -0500, KatFriend@aol.com wrote:
>CO (current object): A Clove Stitch shawl pattern off the web.
I don't have
>the address handy but you could probably find it doing a search.
The address for the pattern is
http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/clovestshawl.htm
Sarah :)
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 19:53:30 -0500
From: "Sara & David Sharpe" <dasharpe@gte.net>
Subject: Knit: KNIT: "ideal" knitting bag, part two
Hi guys
Yesterday I wrote about my "perfect" knitting bag, a Gatemouth bag
that is=
intended to be used by construction workers but suits my knitting
needs=
perfectly with little pockets, sturdy sides, and other neat features.
I=
got it in a catalog but many home supply stores (Home Depot,
Lowes, etc)=
carry these kind of bags.
I also have an "ideal" knitting bag for small projects, this one purchases=
in Target/WalMart (or some similar place) in the cosmetic section.
It's=
perfect for my beaded bag knitting.
The bag looks like a little briefcase and had two small carry handles.
It=
unzips down the center and will then lay flat. Each half is maybe
1-1 1/2"=
wide so that the closed case is 2-3" wide. Each half is covered
in plastic=
with a zipper. One side has a small mesh zipped bag attached
to the=
plastic. This small bag holds my tape measure, scissors, crochet
hooks,=
markers, counters, and any other small items I collect to use
with the=
beaded knitting. I put the bags of beads in one side and the
project I'm=
knitting in the other. With the two short sides zipped up (there
are two=
zippers closing the two sides together), I can put full sheets
of paper in=
plastic protective sheets in the case so that I can carry the
patterns=
with me.
I belive the case was intended to be used to carry cosmetics, although
I=
can't imagine having THAT much makeup......And it makes a perfect
small=
project knitting bag. I first saw it when a fellow guild member
was=
showing her different knit bags. Her's was clear plastic on both
the=
outside and inside. I never could find one just like this and
mine is=
black on the outside. The clear plastic one was nice in that
you could see=
what was in the different sides without having to open the bag.
Now, of course, the knitting bag that I'm desperate to own (even though
I=
have NO need of another one) is the black sheep bag. It's made
to look=
like a sheep (comes in white and black) with each leg having
zippers to=
store small items in. The body of the sheep is big enough to
hold fairly=
big projects. It looks adorable! (and isn't cheap, close to $100
US).
Sara--typing with my first ever bifocals!!!! Think I prefer my contacts....
Sara Sharpe
Clearwater, Florida
dasharpe@gte.net
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:45:04 EST
From: Roonknit@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Colorado baby outfit and non-knit
Thanks to all for their suggestions for a baby outfit for friends who
live in
Colorado. I finally settled on the Jil Eaton Laplander jacket, I knit
it in
red merino with black and white for the borders. It has the most adorable
hood and will be bright and cheery for the upcoming holidays! I don't
think
he will get lost in the snow! He should be here very soon!
Non-knit
Just wondering if anyone has had luck job hunting on-line?There are
so many
web sites and I am so lost! I am hoping to relocate back to New England,
looking for something in the clothing/design industry. Any one have
any
success?Comments?
Mary Ann a Connecticut Yankee
in Nashville!
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 22:56:14 -0500
From: Rhonella Brelinski <brelinsk@scnc.csd.k12.mi.us>
Subject: Knit: target: harrisville tweed
Hello all,
Here I am in a position that I never thought I would be in but here
goes---I am in need of 3-4 skeins of Harrisville tweed yarn Color Balsam
(blue/green with flecks of magenta and yellow, etc) Tweed lot 6755
by
Harrisville Yarn Designs in New Hampshire. I have emailed them
but have
heard nothing. Please contact me if you have any of this yarn
or can
tell me where I might find some. Any would be appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Rhonella Brelinski
11931 Vicary Rd.
Jerome, Mi 49249
517 688 4589
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:33:46 -0800 (PST)
From: Peggy Wileaver <pwileaver@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Steek!?
Want to that you all for the answer. It seems to be the same as
what we
call on the machknit list "cut and sew". Thanks for your help,
now I can
read the "steek" messages and not go crazy.
Peggy
Champaign, I
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:00:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Jan Reed <jlr53@yahoo.com>
Subject: Knit: "U" ideas
Thanks for all the help with the 'u' present. We
have some great minds among us!
Here's a compilation of most of the ideas.
Make an (choose 1 or more) ultimate,
uni-sex,upside-down, umber, undulating, unique,
unlined, u-shaped, ull (wool), unusual,
un-vented, uncomplicated, uncompleted,
understatedly elegant,
Ukranian......sweater, scarf, etc,
or better yet,
a unicorn, underwear, umbrella, unicycle,
ukelele, Ursa Major (or Minor),
un-sweater, UFO, 'ewe',
using the Uneven Cable Umbrella Stitch,
with Utopia, unspun, Unger, or Uruguaian yarn.
I have an idea I am going to try out. I'll let
you know what I decide.
FO's
A pair of socks for my partner from the
socknitting list.
A shawl for my DMIL.
And almost finished - the Lily Chin shawl from
Knitter's fall 2000 for DD#.
Next projects
Socks for DD#5
Gift for Mom
Jan in NC
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Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 00:58:08 EST
From: Deanne1937@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Need Address Please
Hi everyone, this is a hit and miss post. I hope it won't be considered
inappropriate. I ordered a pattern for Booties from Heleen Rush
Designs. I
sent the envelope without anything in it. The check and all is here
on my
desk. I know how stupid , that's what I said to myself. Please if anyone
knows the address will you let me know. I figured if this list doesn't
know
then no one will . Thanks ever so much.
I want to thank everyone that sent and directed me to patterns for slippers
and or Booties. Thanks to those of you who gave me the names of wool
that is
good for felting. This will be my fist time ever in felting. I'm going
to try
all of the patterns I got and see which one I like best. Then I had
better
get busy and start making them.
I've learned so much from you people on this list, can't thank you enough.
Wish me luck in knittng the Booties. Deanne on L.I.N.Y.
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 00:18:41 -0600
From: BJ Heeke <nwspinner00@foxinternet.net>
Subject: Re: Knit: KNIT: "ideal" knitting bag, part two
Sara,
I saw those Sheep Bags at knitters/fiber event last April in Seattle.
They were just so cute! I saw a lady carrying one and I about died
when
she told me what they cost and she got 2 of them! Then she told me
they
had a smaller version for $60.00 with out the zippers in the legs and
I
had to have it. Mine is black and he is the cutest thing. I went to
the
Shepherds Extravaganza the following weekend and my friends sheep that
were
behind the booth i was helping at kept staring at it and it actually
got
them to quit 'baaing' (well at least for a little while). Hope
you can
treat yourself, too.
I am knitting a sweater whose pattern I have had since January of 1997.
Just
starting on the gauge swatch and am trying to match handspun to the
brand
called for. Does anyone have the yardage on Philosopher's Wool for
the 4
ounce skein? I think I have to double my yarn as it is on the thin
side
and want to make sure I have enough. TIA
BJ, in very wet Texas
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 02:11:16 EST
From: "Rebecca Cornellier" <hwsdancer@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: Fingerlakes Monastery?, misc...
Hello knitters!
Fingerlakes Monastery: I believe sometime this past summer, someone
on this
list (or perhaps another) posted a website of a finger lakes (NY) monastery
that sold yarn. I've searched through various search engines
and I can't
find any info on this place. Does anyone have this site bookmarked?
Sheep Bags: I also love the sheep bag, but I can't afford one.
While it's
not AS cute, the new VK Bags/Backpacks has a sheep backpack that definitely
needs to be knitted. Worse comes to worse and you could always
just use it
as a pillow!
Went to Borders tonight to look for the Winter knitting mags and only
found
VK. Different format, which surprised me a bit. Some different
items (not
surprising in VK) and I had to giggle at a few of them! When
people first
complained about bulky knits, I didn't chime in since I think some
of them
are nice. However, the sweater knit with Wool Rope just cracked
me
up....wonder how many people will actually make it! Saw only
a few that I
really want to make out of this issue.
Becky in NY, who is trying to dissuade her DBF from wanting a sweater
knit
out of two strands of Lopi AND double knit. I've tried explaining
that it
will be too hot (he nearly melts at the thought of a sweater!) and
I've also
thrown in the "it will be as stiff as cardboard" card....and he still
wants
it....HELP!
hwsdancer@hotmail.com
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 21:36:20 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Knit: 1999 Knitlist gifts
Does anyone know what's happened to the 1999 knitlist gifts page? I
get an
error that says the domain name doesn't exist.
Sarah
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