4199

Knitlist Digest Monday, November 6 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 4199

In this issue of the KnitList Digest:

Knit: shawl question             [Sharon Bergersen <sharon@cosy-place.com>]
Knit: Socka Yarn - Need A Source       [Shirlee Hill <gottaknit@yahoo.com>]
Knit: kid's poncho pattern                                 [IMA369@aol.com]
Knit: Schulana Cristallino    ["Katherine Michaels" <bluecat@starlinx.com>]
Knit: Aunt Lydia's Rug yarn sources summary [Reina Tebby <rdtebby@julian.]
Knit: Re: Knit - Socka                                 [ATTACKMOPS@aol.com]
Knit: KNIT: seed stich neckband ["Sara & David Sharpe" <dasharpe@gte.net>]
Re: Knit: Socka Yarn - Need A Source [Monique Richard <moniquerichard@hom]
Knit: Knitting stuff that I have found on eBay ["ssbeach Bay" <ssbeachbay]
Knit: Gift patterns to list                 [Debbi Young <djy@citynet.net>]
Knit: KNIT: Is this right?          ["mary vallere" <mvallere@hotmail.com>]
Knit: Re: blocking                      [Dawn Brocco <dbdesign@ulster.net>]
Knit: FOS                   ["virginia jackson" <vjackson01@earthlink.net>]
RE: Knit: book question - corrections / errata ["Shan" <shannolater@alumn]
Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments     [Krista Park <kmpark@uwyo.edu>]
Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments              [dandot@flash.net]
Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments [tantelise@webtv.net (Lisa Da]
Knit: POK on ebay         ["Margaret H. Velard" <mvelard@worldnet.att.net>]
Knit: Knit X-mas tree ornaments              [Linn Downs <linn@tecorp.com>]
Knit: Russian Join                           ["CMD" <cdscths@etal.uri.edu>]
Knit: Watch Cap Pattern                      ["CMD" <cdscths@etal.uri.edu>]
RE: Knit: Russian Join         ["Knitting Couple" <knittingcouple@msn.com>]
Knit: Looking for knitlisters         ["fiberart" <fiberart@earthlink.net>]
Knit: Sock toe help [Jeff and Denise Koster <jkoster@columbinetelco.com>]
Knit: Looking For Kids' Hat Pattern [Jeff and Stasia Wussow <jeffnstasia@]
Knit: Books for Sale                                       [Posy55@aol.com]
Knit: Felting question                                 [Deanne1937@aol.com]
Knit: knitting? what knitting?    [Alison Hyde <handspinner@artlover.com>]
Knit: knitting? what knitting?    [Alison Hyde <handspinner@artlover.com>]
Re: Knit: KNIT: Is this right?        [Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>]
Re: Knit: Felting question            [Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>]

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 12:07:00 +0100
From: Sharon Bergersen <sharon@cosy-place.com>
Subject: Knit: shawl question

Hi knit pals.

WIP: Not far from completion ripping and afghan hat I didn't like to get
more of the yarn
to complete this should have an fo today.

I started the garter stitch shawl by Lily chin last night from the latest
knitters and although I
got gauge on the needles recommended I couldn't manipulate the sts on the
boye gold tip needle
aaaaaaaaaah keeps falling out and I was frustrated. I am going to try the
size 9 from my almost
never used Denise interchangeable and see if it makes any difference.

Although I didn't get far though I noticed that what I was making didn't
look like the pattern.
The chart shows, and I think but could be wrong, 2 rows of eyelets just
above the finished shawl
but mine didn't look as shown on the chart. Mohair is the pits to rip so
am kindly asking someone who
has made this shawl to let me know if am missing something. Thanks so much
and have a nice day.

- --
Sharon Bergersen
e-mail: sharon@cosy-place.com
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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 05:05:20 -0800 (PST)
From: Shirlee Hill <gottaknit@yahoo.com>
Subject: Knit: Socka Yarn - Need A Source

Other than Patternworks, are there any mail order
shops that someone can refer me to that sell Socka
yarn (the wool blend)? I am in particular looking for

#9456, dark navy
#9458, forest
#9437, ruby
#9441, lt grey

& an off-white color, I'm assuming either #9461,
winter white, or #9413, natural.

I need 1 ball of each.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Shirlee
gottaknit@yahoo.com

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 08:40:55 EST
From: IMA369@aol.com
Subject: Knit: kid's poncho pattern

Hi to everyone. I'm looking for a pattern for a kid's poncho. I need about
a size 10. I know I've seen them somewhere, but can't find it. If someone
knows of one online or a commercial one, please let me know.
cyndi in philly
WIPS: right now I'm working on felted scuffs for my aunt and mother-in-law
and the never ending scarf.

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:09:50 -0500
From: "Katherine Michaels" <bluecat@starlinx.com>
Subject: Knit: Schulana Cristallino

Good Morning Knitters-
I am looking for Schulana Cristallino, a novelty yarn with a sparkle to it.
If any of you know a LYS that carries it or a mail order source please let
me know off list. TIA
Katherine in Holland PA
bluecat@starlinx.com

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 09:41:58 -0500
From: Reina Tebby <rdtebby@julian.uwo.ca>
Subject: Knit: Aunt Lydia's Rug yarn sources summary

Hi folks

Thanks to all who responded to my quest for a source or for substitutes
for Aunt Lydia's rug yarn. I promisted to summarize for the list (and
for Susan :-) Here goes...

It seems that it IS still available at stores such as Wal-Mart, JoAnn's,
Michaels, Franks', A.C. Moore.
Someone mentioned that Herrschner's catalog has Aunt Lydia's yarn
(although I checked their web site and found crochet cotton but not rug
yarn).

Other popular sources mentioned were thrift stores and Ebay.

Substitutes suggested were Lion Brand Thick 'n Quick Cotton, a synthetic
rug yarn produced by Caron yarns, and a fibre at a weaving store in
McMinnville, Oregon called "Robin & Russ." (www.robinandruss.com).

A couple of folks offered to part with some from their stashes -
thank-you! - and I forwarded these on to my friend.

Isn't the KnitList a GREAT place to track down supplies?

Thanks to everyone who responded!

Reina

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:39:51 EST
From: ATTACKMOPS@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Re: Knit - Socka

Hi...I have a customer who needs 1 Ball of Socka #9133....TIA
Pat
Attackmops@aol.com

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 09:43:30 -0500
From: "Sara & David Sharpe" <dasharpe@gte.net>
Subject: Knit: KNIT: seed stich neckband

Hi guys
I want to make a seed stitch/moss stitch neckband for the sweater I'm=
almost done with (it's for the TKGA conference fashion show).

I looked in Vogue Knitting and they talk of using seed stitch for collars=
but don't mention it it with neckbands.

Will it lay flat when I'm done?

Should I do some decreases on the cast off row to make the upper edge (I'm=
knitting from the neckline up) lay flat? Should I have used smaller=
needles for the neckband than I used for the body of the sweater?

Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

Back to cleaning surfaces in the knitting/computer room---how do I let so=
much junk accumulate??

Sara

Sara Sharpe
Clearwater, Florida
dasharpe@gte.net
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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 10:26:23 -0500
From: Monique Richard <moniquerichard@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Socka Yarn - Need A Source

Shirlee and other members,

When in such need, please tell us in which country you are living? And
even what part of the country. Monique.

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 07:45:06 PST
From: "ssbeach Bay" <ssbeachbay@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: Knitting stuff that I have found on eBay

I don't know if it is wrong to post some information on things that I've
seen/found on eBay, but I wanted to share it with all you knitters, because
chances are that someone could be looking for it. Someone is selling the
very first issue of Anny Blatt (I couldn't believe!), there are some issues
of the Sandra knitting magazine and a few vintage patterns. I have a good
collection of Anny Blatt (almost all the issues!) and the same with
Sandra...so if anyone is interested take a look on eBay...as I said before
you can find almost anything on eBay. Thanks for reading and I apologize if
this was wrong to share this information.
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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 10:40:54 -0400
From: Debbi Young <djy@citynet.net>
Subject: Knit: Gift patterns to list

Here's a link to my first-ever gifts to the knitlist ... I've certainly
enjoyed all the gifts given by others since I joined a couple years ago.
Many thanks.

http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/knitchnotes/kkpages/young/comfysock.html

http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/knitchnotes/kkpages/young/cappattern.html

Debbi
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Forest Hill, WV
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If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 15:58:49 GMT
From: "mary vallere" <mvallere@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: KNIT: Is this right?

Hi everyone,
I have started my first DALE sweater (St. Anton 2001), and things are going
pretty well -- but, I have a question. At Stitches EAST I took the
Continental Knitting class so that I would be able to hold one color yarn in
each hand. Now that I'm on the two colors per row portion of the sweater, I
need to know if I'm doing it correctly. I am actually "throwing" with the
right hand and "picking" (continental style) with the left hand. Is this
right? Do the experts think my gauge will be off with this combination? I
have completed about 3" and so far gauge is okay. Advice is welcome!
Mary in Reading PA
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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 11:00:19 -0400
From: Dawn Brocco <dbdesign@ulster.net>
Subject: Knit: Re: blocking

Knitlist Digest11/5/00 12:09 AMowner-knitlist-digest@kniton.com

> I asked this before but got no response, so I will ask again:
> Do any of you have any advice on blocking a lace scarf? I'm
> actually thinking of investing in blocking wires or something if
> that will make it easier...I have 3 lace scarves I'm doing
> as gifts this year, and of course I have shawls I want to
> knit for myself. So maybe wires would be a good investment.
>
> Can anyone point me to any websites with info? The library
> here is small and has almost nothing knit-related.
>
> Thanks,
> Erica

Hello Erica!
I just use some non-rusting long quilting pins I've had for ages. I've never
had wires, not being a "piece" knitter, so when I do have a shawl or scarf
to block, I use the pins, they're about 1.75" long with a white head, so
they don't get lost! I just pin to a doubled over towel or whatever I have
that's big enough for the item - quilt, blanket, etc.
HTH and
Happy Knitting!
Dawn Brocco
in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York State
dbdesign@ulster.net
http://www.dawnbrocco.com
original handknitting patterns, yarns and soon to be published,
"Heels and Toes Gazette", my "socks only" newsletter with patterns,
reviews, and gobs of knitting info.

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 11:50:53 -0500
From: "virginia jackson" <vjackson01@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: FOS

FOS
oldest grandson 4 yrs old-teal pullover with raglan sleeves
grandaughter-vairigated mint green and white raglan sleeve pullover
youngest grandson 1 year old-heather blue raglan sleeve pullover
DIL(their Mom) forest green cardigan with pockets and pewter buttons
Mom-scarf(easy pattern in bulky on size 13 needles)
SIL-same scarf different color
DD-same scarf different color
other SIL-same scarf different color
pullover in shades of blues and purples for little old lady in our area who
collects bottles and cans for money to live on-gave it to her already as
the weather is cold here-now working on scarf and hat to match for her
Dischcloth Baby afghan for boss's baby to be in Dec.

WIPS
Bulky pullover in aran color for DD's MIL as a thank you for taking care of
DD when she had surgery this past January in FL

Too much to knit and not enough time for sure. Hate how work cuts into my
knitting time.

Ginny knitting on the beach in CT
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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:40:57 -0700
From: "Shan" <shannolater@alumni.williams.edu>
Subject: RE: Knit: book question - corrections / errata

Hi-
I maintain a page on my Knitting Pages website
http://www.users.qwest.net/~spryor1/ with corrections for published
knitting patterns. The info I have for this book is that there are errata,
and they are available from the publisher (there's a link on my errata
page). I don't know of any site where they are online (if you do learn of
such a site, please let me know so I can link to it).

Hope this helps-
- -shan
shannolater@alumni.williams.edu
http://www.users.qwest.net/~spryor1/
www.knitreviews.com
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- ---------Kathleen's 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?

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 11:15:11 -0700
From: Krista Park <kmpark@uwyo.edu>
Subject: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments

Does anyone know of easily accessible knitted lace Christmas tree ornaments? I'm especially
interested in lace stars, as opposed to angels, as I want to give them as gifts to non
Christians. I would also like to be able to order over the internet or through the mail. I
need to get started on them now, but the waves of winter storms in my area mean that I am
unable to get to any yarn store that might stock something like this.

Thank You,
Krista Park
Laramie, WY

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 15:04:09 -0600
From: dandot@flash.net
Subject: Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments

Please respond to this on the list. I want this too.

Donna in Texas

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 16:54:53 -0500 (EST)
From: tantelise@webtv.net (Lisa Davis and the "purrson," Griffin)
Subject: Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments

Wouldn't almost any knit doily center that has been blocked and starched
VERY stiff come out like a star or a snowflake?

I'm especially thinking of the Amana Star (Baby Bonnet) pattern that is
in the most recent Piecework magazine. Besides the pattern printed in
the book, there are several other variations on a star pictured.

I'm a newbie to this list and have been lurking for a week now. I
really love the emphasis on knitting and fiber!

Lisa D in PA

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 17:46:49 -0500
From: "Margaret H. Velard" <mvelard@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Knit: POK on ebay

Hi all,

just thought you might want to know that there is another copy of POK up on
ebay - it is item #489547260.

OKC: still struggling with the row gauge issue on the Norah Gaughan pullover
from VK winter 2000/2001

Margaret in Manhattan

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 17:32:30 -0500
From: Linn Downs <linn@tecorp.com>
Subject: Knit: Knit X-mas tree ornaments

I bought knit, beaded ornament kits at Sts E from The Lamb's Wool in
Lansdale, PA. After knitting a beaded pouch, you slip a glass ornament
into it. Their email is: thegirls@thelambswool.com
Phone # is 215 361-9899 Usual disclaimers apply. OKC -- I made one of
these last night!
Cheers,
Linn

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 18:16:27 -0500
From: "CMD" <cdscths@etal.uri.edu>
Subject: Knit: Russian Join

Would someone send me the post on the Russian join?

Thanks!
Cindy in RI
cdscths@etal.uri.edu

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 18:20:25 -0500
From: "CMD" <cdscths@etal.uri.edu>
Subject: Knit: Watch Cap Pattern

Does anyone know of a free pattern on the web for a watch cap for an adult
that starts off with ribbing then changes over to stockinette stitch?

Thanks!
Cindy in RI

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 18:50:25 -0500
From: "Knitting Couple" <knittingcouple@msn.com>
Subject: RE: Knit: Russian Join

What is a Russian join??

TIA

Pam

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 19:19:26 -0500
From: "fiberart" <fiberart@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: Looking for knitlisters

Looking for knitlisters from Italy and France. I have a question to ask if
you can contact me privately. Thank you.

Cheryl
fiberart@earthlink.net <mailto:fiberart@earthlink.net>

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persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress
depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 17:29:21 -0700
From: Jeff and Denise Koster <jkoster@columbinetelco.com>
Subject: Knit: Sock toe help

This is not so much a technique question as it is a physical question
for a knitter with diabetes or a knitter who is a nurse/doctor. I am
knitting a pair of socks for a diabetic friend with foot problems. She
has had to have parts of her toes and feet removed to prevent gangrene.

I am using the basic sock pattern from Folk Socks, and I am to the point
of grafting the remaining toe stitches. Here's my question: the socks,
as knitted, are about 3/4" to 1" too long. I need to rip out and make
them shorter. No problem doing that, but how far would you rip? That
is, would you rip as far as the too long amount _before_ the toe shaping
and then knit to the normal grafting point, OR would you rip down the
too long amount and graft the stitches you have there, making the toe
more blunt/less pointy? Which would be more comfortable for her?

Thanks for your help!

Denise Koster

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 18:54:39 -0600
From: Jeff and Stasia Wussow <jeffnstasia@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: Looking For Kids' Hat Pattern

LOOKING FOR KID'S HAT PATTERN

At church today, they announced they were seeking hats, mittens, etc. for a
"mitten tree" in order to donate the items to a women's shelter.

I need some help, O Thou Wonderful Knitters, because I don't have kids and
don't usually knit for them.

1) What are the typical head sizes, in inches, of children? (And while I'm
asking, what are they for adults as well, in case I want to make some
Christmas hats for friends?) Is there a size chart somewhere online?

2) I have tons of worsted weight acrylic yarn that I'd like to use on this
project, and can probably come up with some sort of pattern based on the
measurements I asked for above, but does there happen to be a free pattern
available on the 'Net for a quick kids' acrylic cap?

THANKS!
Stasia in WI
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http://home.earthlink.net/~jeffnstasia/knitlinks.htm

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 21:34:45 EST
From: Posy55@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Books for Sale

I realize that many on the knitlist were not able to receive my book list
and I am wondering if I had a scanner if those people would be able to
receive the list. Does anyone know? Irene

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 23:27:11 EST
From: Deanne1937@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Felting question

Hi All, Could someone tell me if Paton's 100% wool will felt as good as Lopi.
I have alot of it for making booties and or slippers, and just wonderig if I
should use that or I have to buy Lopi. Thanks so much.

I want to thank everyone for giving me a pattern for slippers or Booties, I
think I thanked everyone personally but just in case here it is . THANKS
MUCH. I'll let you all know which one I use when I'm done sampling.
Deanne on
L.I.N.Y.

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 23:35:26 -0500 (EST)
From: Alison Hyde <handspinner@artlover.com>
Subject: Knit: knitting? what knitting?

My brain got peanut-buttered along with my car in the middle of a three-car
sandwich on Wednesday. The guy behind me was doing 40 and never braked. I
figured out I had a concussion after I stumbled across my knitting project
and realized I had no memory of it and no idea of what pattern it was--and
it was a half-done lace project, so you know I'd put a fair number of hours
into it.

I think I need to start over for now with something else, something
mindless. Kathleen Day described her Christmas-lights socks, which sounds
absolutely delightful. But after trying to knit today, I think I need
something mindless. Like me at the moment. Any suggestions?

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 23:35:19 -0500 (EST)
From: Alison Hyde <handspinner@artlover.com>
Subject: Knit: knitting? what knitting?

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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:20:50 -0800
From: Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: KNIT: Is this right?

You're doing it right, but getting the same tension with both hands is a
function of practice. Good luck, Margaret

mary vallere wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> I have started my first DALE sweater (St. Anton 2001), and things are going
> pretty well -- but, I have a question. At Stitches EAST I took the
> Continental Knitting class so that I would be able to hold one color yarn in
> each hand. Now that I'm on the two colors per row portion of the sweater, I
> need to know if I'm doing it correctly. I am actually "throwing" with the
> right hand and "picking" (continental style) with the left hand. Is this
> right? Do the experts think my gauge will be off with this combination? I
> have completed about 3" and so far gauge is okay. Advice is welcome!
> Mary in Reading PA
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Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:23:54 -0800
From: Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Felting question

Why don't you knit up a swatch or two and felt it/them? Different wool
yarns fwlt at different rates. Good luck. Margaret

Deanne1937@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi All, Could someone tell me if Paton's 100% wool will felt as good as Lopi.
> I have alot of it for making booties and or slippers, and just wonderig if I
> should use that or I have to buy Lopi. Thanks so much.
>
> I want to thank everyone for giving me a pattern for slippers or Booties, I
> think I thanked everyone personally but just in case here it is . THANKS
> MUCH. I'll let you all know which one I use when I'm done sampling.
> Deanne on
> L.I.N.Y.

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