In this issue of the KnitList Digest:
Knit: Windsor LYS's, Little Green Book, Paddington Bear, UK Mail
Order, Yarn Search(Patons
Diploma Gold DK in Blue), New Books []
Knit: head size survey
["andi" <aclarkk@mediaone.net>]
Knit: Knitting Knobby
[Joan Gordy <jgordy@dmv.com>]
Knit: Re: Knitlist Digest V2000 #4199 X-mas Tree Ornaments
[PKsmith50@aol]
Knit: Needle question
[Barbara Kalman <bkalman@gcfn.org>]
Knit: Need Phildar Luxe
[DLocke5742@aol.com]
Knit: Vk FAll - Anna Sui Pattern
[MERIBETH@aol.com]
Knit: kids' caps [william houston and elizabeth durand
<billeliz@inet.net]
Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments
[Clairegjoe@aol.com]
Knit: POK available WIP's ["Donna Williamson"
<donnaruss@earthlink.net>]
Knit: sox
["mim kim" <mimkim@hotmail.com>]
Knit: Finishophobia; Snug Hugs; Design Cramps; etc. ["Helen
Pope" <Needle]
Knit: Christmas socks/dd's bday
["Kathleen Day" <kday@impulse.net>]
Knit: Goodies for grab
["Artcom" <jarthur@odyssey.on.ca>]
Knit: Projects Turned Upside-Down [Christine Evelyn Squires
<ces@teleport]
Knit: Re: POK available WIP's ["Donna Williamson" <donnaruss@earthlink.ne]
Knit: Brown Sheep Visit
["Shan" <shannolater@alumni.williams.edu>]
Knit: Re: Projects Turned Upside-Down ["Margaret H. Velard"
<mvelard@worl]
Knit: knit:fo
["Iain" <fishhook@waitrose.com>]
Knit: charity knitting report
[Jenny Herl <jlherl@alltel.net>]
Knit: Inspiring Knitter!
[mclellj@nbnet.nb.ca (mclellj)]
Knit: YON vs. YO??
[Knitter124@cs.com]
Re: Knit: Inspiring Knitter! [Monique Richard
<moniquerichard@home.com>]
Knit: knit: anyone ever tried Bendigo's mohair/wool? [Lauren
EADE <ccle@a]
Knit: Ribbing Is No Yoke is a FO
[Flor <mafurla@matrix.com.br>]
Knit: Westchester Knitting Guild Meeting [robin migdol
freiman <robinfre@]
Knit: Miriam's 2000 gift pattern & new gift sites
[Sarah and Jamie <brink]
Knit: 2000 gifts pattern page is now available [Sarah
and Jamie <brink90]
Knit: Ribbing Is No Yoke - a FO? ["Susan Ahnberg" <ahnberg@concentric.net]
Re: Knit: sox
[Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>]
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:10:27 -0000
From: "Helen Suter" <hlsuter@compuserve.com>
Subject: Knit: Windsor LYS's, Little Green Book, Paddington Bear, UK
Mail Order, Yarn
Search(Patons Diploma Gold DK in Blue), New Books
Hi knitters
from a wet Windsor ...
Well, we're finally in our new home in Windsor, England, after what
I'm sure
has to be one of the most disastrous moves in history. Hopefully
we'll be
here for a while so we don't have to deal with the moving trade for
a while
or else I'll have to undergo counselling!
To those kind KLers who welcomed me and suggested events that were happening
the aforementioned disastrous move has kept me 'quiet' and home bound
for a
while. Please accept my apologies. I will be ready to join
the circuit of
knitters here soon.
Windsor LYS's
I did wonder whether this move to be one of the 'not so smart life
decisions' - the year 2000 has not been spectacularly great for us
- when
out wandering the local stores I learnt that Caleys, the John Lewis
store/partner (?) here, no longer stocks knitting yarn as of two/three
weeks
ago. They will still order in for you but the sales person said
that yarn
was only being carried at the big stores now suppose that makes Heela's
(sp?) in Reading my next option, or JL in Oxford Street (if I use the
fast
train) as my nearest.
On a positive note, Daniels - another department store in Windsor -
stock
yarn - mostly acrylic and blends - in their lower ground haberdashery
department. Have met several knitters here and have mentioned
the list to
them so who knows maybe we will have a few new members from the UK
soon?
Littlewoods, in Slough, stock yarn on their lower ground floor and a
variety
of patterns.
Also, in Slough, there is a shop called Superstores - I think it's part
of a
chain - which seems to stock every thing from plastic flower topiaries
to
sink plungers. I've found that they usually have a basket of
King Cole
yarns and patterns along with Pony needles down the back. Wow!
Has anyone
seen the colour way of the Ziggy in the orange/black colour way - talk
about
an explosion in a dye factory!
Little Green Book (Learn How Book)
My copy - part of an Ebay bulk purchase of 'old' books yonks ago - says
that
it's Book No. 170 - Price 10c. Copyright 1941. The Spool Cotton
Company.
H-9009 C-16 Fifth Edition. My copy is showing its age, and it's
cover is
loose. The knitting section seems to have been the most used
section of
this booklet - well thumbed and the odd pencil mark - whilst the tatting
and
embroidery sections are in an almost pristine condition.
Paddington Bear
Someone asked about a Paddington Bear pattern? There was a pattern
in an
old English Woman's Weekly and I think the designer was Alan
Dart - not
totally 100% sure. I thought I kept it, but I've searched high
and low and
can't find it anywhere - hopefully not another casualty of our move.
I know
I haven't really been a help here, but maybe having a publication and
possibly a designer's name may aid your search.
UK Mail Order
I was surfing earlier today and found this site which may be of interest
to
those of us who use mail order for enhancing our stashes:
http://www.jt-design.com/stephthornton/knitting/kmailord.htm
Usual NAYY disclaimers apply.
Yarn Search
Now that my hands have almost healed - see below, I've started knitting
a
sweater for my son and am now desperately seeking 1 x 50g ball of Patons
Diploma Gold DK Wool Rich Tumble Dry; Shade 6171; Lot 36; Colour I
don't
know what the proper Paton's shade name is but it's Blue (I call it
Thunderbird Blue). Would prefer responses from the UK as I would
like to
have this sweater finished by 2nd December - Thunderbird Day at one
of the
large high street department stores - for my wee man to wear. Or if
anyone
can give me store names and phone numbers near me that may stock it,
I would
be really appreciative. Just callme 'Lost', I'm still a novice
on local
geography at the moment:)
Just gossiping here but ... have you seen the prices that the Thunderbird
pattern books have been going for on E-bay? It's amazing what
a resurgence
in a series popularity does to an old knitting patterns value.
Glad I've
kept mine from before :) and don't ask, I'm not parting with them -
yet.
New Books Arrived
On a dull day, one of the highlights that can occur is the postman arriving
at your door burdened with packages. Even better is when the
English
versions of the Horst Schulz books - New Patchwork Knitting - Fashion
for
Children and Patchwork Knitting - are in those packages. These
arrived from
Marsha White's Needle Arts Book Shoppe in Canada.
http://www.needleartsbookshop.com
Usual NAYY disclaimers apply.
Now I can't wait until this evening when all is quiet - my son in bed,
the
dishes done, no more phone calls to make, etc, etc, then I'm going
to curl
up on the sofa with my new books and maybe a set of needles or two
and some
oddments of yarn and indulge.
Anyone interested in a review, I'll hopefully have something to post
in the
next week or so, as soon as I've got the local nursery school situation
sorted.
OKC
Not a lot as keeping the 'professionals' on track on moving-in day caused
my
hands to become callused and rough from handling boxes and packing
materials
and my finger nails were broken down to almost the quick, so I've been
waiting for my hands to heal. And this mob were professionals!
<...deep
breath, Helen, move on...> I am dealing with the company to claim
compensation and arrange repairs where necessary, it's just taking
time.
Whilst we were hotel bound, between houses and countries, I did cast-on
a
raglan sweater for my son using Sirdar's Super Nova Super Chunky -
100g
ball; 137 yds/125 m approx; Machine Washable; Dry Cleanable; 7mm/2
UK/US 10
crochet hook; 8mm/0UK/US11 knitting needles; 16 rows x 12 sts = 10cm/4".
I'm heading into the home strait now with just the last sleeve to complete
before sewing it together. But it looks like it's been relegated
to the
'Paused' basket until I get the T-Bird sweater finished and some playing
done with the Schulz books.
Happy knitting
Helen in Windsor - still unpacking!
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 07:07:57 -0500
From: "andi" <aclarkk@mediaone.net>
Subject: Knit: head size survey
Morning Kniterati-
A few weeks ago I asked all interested to send me the size of your kid's
head to get an average for hat sizes. This came about after I made
hats for
a craft show using sizes from Charlene Schurch's book and another basic
pattern that I had and everything seemed too small. So this is what
I came
up with as guidelines-use it as you want
Hat sizes: 0 to 12
months age -18"
12 months to 3 years-20"
3 years and older-21"
These are the hat sizes I will be making. I guess we grow them bigger
nowadays. An excellent source (besides all of you) is the LL Bean size
chart
in their catalogue and I bet online. They seemed to have hit it on
the mark.
OKC-On the point vest. It's a race to see if I run out of yarn since
I added
an inch to the length to further disguise the ever widening bottom
half. I
am thinking about the intarsia socks from Grace Ennis's web site for
my
husband. Yes, I am thinking......................
Have a good one and VOTE!
andi
aclarkk@mediaone.net
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 07:03:39 -0500
From: Joan Gordy <jgordy@dmv.com>
Subject: Knit: Knitting Knobby
Hello everyone,
I remember seeing, at one time, a larger size knitting knobby, I believe
it was put out by the Crayola people. It was a larger size for
younger
children with smaller hands to handle easily. I have a young
niece who
is very interested in my knitting and I thought this might be an
introduction to her. I don't think she is quite old enough to
start off
with the traditional knitting needles. If I am unable to find
one of
the larger knitting knobbies for her, I am considering the Barbie
knitting machine. Has anyone here purchased one of these to introduce
a
child to knitting?? Is it worth it? Does it use regular
yarn? I see
that they sell refill kits for it, that's why I was wondering if the
yarn used is regular yarn. The description says it makes headbands
and
Barbie clothes. But the picture looks like it is a mechanized
circular
knitting frame, so I don't see why you couldn't make something like
long
strips and sew them to together for a doll afghan or something of that
nature. Is there any other suggestions you can give me on how
to start
this youngster??
Thanks in advance!!
- --
Joan
Salisbury, Maryland
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 07:51:09 EST
From: PKsmith50@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Re: Knitlist Digest V2000 #4199 X-mas Tree Ornaments
In a message dated 11/6/00 5:10:40 AM Central Standard Time,
owner-knitlist-digest@kniton.com writes:
<< 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. >>
Knitbuds,
These lace ornaments are crochet but they are online.
www.oocities.org/Heartland/6910/snoflake.htm
Another place to try online is at
www.about.knitting.com
OKC Finished the 'Catharina' shawl just in the nick of time for my
DD#1 baby
shower. It was knitted in a bright red wool which looked very
nice on her.
She plans to use it alot even after nursing our grandson. My
'Mananita'
shawl is done except for the blocking which I will do in a few days.
Lots more gifts to knit before the end of the year.
Karen, the Klicker
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:59:27 -0500 (EST)
From: Barbara Kalman <bkalman@gcfn.org>
Subject: Knit: Needle question
Please tell me privately the difference between Addi Turbos and Inox
Express. TIA
Also looking for a source for Boyce Circular, metal tips, 29" US15.
@)-->-->---
Barbara Kalman Librarian, Walnut Ridge HS
bkalman@gcfn.org
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:01:32 EST
From: DLocke5742@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Need Phildar Luxe
Hello all,
I have a new grandbaby coming and DDIL would like a sweater
made from the
above in color # 67. It is a pretty peach color. Pattern is from Phildar
Book
# 220 Pg 7.
DD just lost a set of twins in the sixth month in September,
so although
we are all still sad we are anxiously awaiting this new arrival!
I would appreciate any guidance on where the above yarn
may be purchased,
or a comprable substitute.
Warmest Regards,
Debra Locke
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:15:48 EST
From: MERIBETH@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Vk FAll - Anna Sui Pattern
Delurking again to announce I am actually finishing projects - one by
one.
The latest, the Anna Sui sweater in the Fall WK is beautiful in a cranberry
colored Tiur as called for in the pattern. I found the
pattern to be well
written and yay - enough yarn to complete it. Anyway, the
only problem is
the bottom turning up and being stubborn about blocking down. Has
anyone
else made this sweater and had the same problem? Better
yet, what to do
about it short of setting bricks on top of it? The bottom
starts with only
a half inch of K1 P1 rib and then goes to a slip stich and cable pattern.
Maybe if I steam the rib heavily? Suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
Meri in Atlanta
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 11:32:26 -0500
From: william houston and elizabeth durand <billeliz@inet.net>
Subject: Knit: kids' caps
Stasia asked for patterns for kids' caps for charity--
You can find a couple of patterns at Jeannie Dykstra's site for Elegant
Stitches in Miami (Jeannie is heavily involved with Children in Common).
The site is:
<http:/www.elegant-stitches.com>
Elizabeth in Armdore, PA
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 13:38:31 EST
From: Clairegjoe@aol.com
Subject: Re: Knit: Knitted Lace X-Mas tree ornaments
In a message dated 11/5/00 4:10:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, dandot@flash.net
writes:
> Please respond to this on the list. I want this too.
The beaded lace ornaments with the clear "glass"? balls inside are
available from Needlenook on Briarcliff in Atlanta, GA
FAX: 404-325-6911, Phone: 404-325-0068 or
needlenut@prodigy.net
These are not difficult to make and not too expensive. No affiliation,
etc.
Claire in ATL area
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:45:24 -0500
From: "Donna Williamson" <donnaruss@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: POK available WIP's
I have a POK available which I do not want. It is in almost unused
condition. There is a small tear in the bottom corner of the dust jacket
but other than that it is fine.
Please contact me off list with offers by 11/7 at 9 PM
WIP's
I am currently working on the lacy prairie shawl for one of my DD ina
beautiful black Lane Bourgesia with green, pink and yellow rayon wraps.
It is very pretty.
Socks for the family for Christams including Joan's socks, and Socka
socks.
Also working on a vest for DH out of Kimmet Softie. Yummy yarn but
I am
having trouble with my allergies since it has angora in it. so have
started using a mask while knitting with it. Any other suggestions?
Knit on.
Donna in Rockwell NC
donnaruss@earthlink.net
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 14:54:33 EST
From: "mim kim" <mimkim@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: sox
Dear Knitters....I am not a very good knitter, however I have managed
to
make two piars of socks, both from "Another Joan's Sock Pattern" using
one
stand of Woolease. It takes me quite awhile to do these. I have seen
Joan
Hamer's pattern and was wondering if anybody had done both patterns
and
could answer the following. First, is one pattern any easier/faster
than the
other and secondly, doesn't using two stands of Woolease, (as is in
Joan
Hamer's) make the socks pretty thick? I'd like to make a pair for Christmas
gifts. Thanks, Mimi
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:02:47 -0600
From: "Helen Pope" <NeedleDncr@mediaone.net>
Subject: Knit: Finishophobia; Snug Hugs; Design Cramps; etc.
Greetings Knitteratti;
Vogue arrived. At first blush, I liked nothing. Then, I
slowed down, and
realized that, yes, I DO like something's. A few well enough
to make them!
But, before Starting Another Project, I thought I'd share a thought
about
Finishophobia... a friend and I were talking about letting go
of "shadow
beliefs" (stemmed from an Oprah that she watched). Two themes
showed up
that might be loosely applicable here:
One thing that came up is that sometimes, people put off finishing things
because they've come to define themselves in terms of that project.
For
example, were I to do this, I'd have defined myself as "the person
who is
knitting the Tundra Sweater" (well, no I'm not because I finished it).
If
the knitter has worked herself into that self-definition, then by finishing
the object, she no longer has an active identity for herself.
(but why
wouldn't "The Wonderful Knitter Who MADE x object work?). So
to avoid a
feeling of being cast adrift with no self-definition or purpose, the
knitter
may avoid finishing that project.
A second thing was that some people begin to use the project as a security
blanket. Finishing it would mean letting go of that which separated
them
from the scary outside. I'm not sure this applies to knitting,
but it's
corollary might: If it is not finished, it cannot be judged.
If a person
is self-doubting, or has either low self-esteem or little faith in
his
ability, he may not want to risk being judged through his finished
object.
Finishing creates the risk of failing, but not finishing does not.
Psychobabble to be sure, but it may have some little truths in it somewhere.
Moi? I can safely finish, because I have SO MANY projects going
that I can
still define myself by the ones that are still in progress :-)
Hey Song... mark that Tundra Sweater done on my list, okay?
- --------------------
Snug Hugs
This weekend I attended the Fourth Annual Snug Hugs for Kids Knit/Crochet
-
a - thon. By noon, over 100 knitters/crocheters had checked in
to knit for
the Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois. On arrival,
we each received
a goodie bag that included a set of dps (only four though), a set of
straight needles, a book of patterns for charity knitting, and some
catalogs, a note pad, etc. AND two balls of yarn to knit with
there. We
all sat around knitting hats, mittens, scarves... some worked on afghans.
All of the finished projects were donated to the Children's Home &
Aid
Society, where the kids are reported to be absolutely thrilled that
someone
cares enough to make something for them by hand. There were many
pictures
of the kids too.
I had a ball, almost finished a hat (which is now done), and am half
way
through the matching mittens. I hope to have these turned in
by the end of
the week.
I strongly encourage folks who are working for local charity organizations
to gear up something like this. Local merchants donated food
for breakfast
and lunch, and the folks gathering together was really a joy.
- -----------------
Design Cramps
I don't know if I mentioned my mother's generous "offer" to have me
knit
sweaters for my daughters for Christmas to match the adorable dresses
that
she is sewing for them. But... after searching through my stash,
and
prowling the shop where I work, I've finally found the right yarn for
DD#1's
sweater. It needs to have dragonflies in texture somehow. (well,
I'd like
it too, as the dress has dragonflies). I've found two yarns the
right
color: Cash-Iroha (worsted weight cashmere/wool/silk blend) and
Berroco
Chinchilla (bulky). They're exactly the same color! I'd
love to work them
both into the sweater, but am stuck stuck stuck on how to do it.
I don't
want the traditional cutesy fuzzy collar cuffs and waistband on smooth
sweater. bleah. sigh! I'm hoping that it will tell
me soon, or the
sweater won't be done for Christmas.
- -------------------
Just a reminder, I still run KnitSwap as a service to this list and
other
yarnaholics, so that this list is not cluttered with swap/trade/ and
sale
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Thanks for listening.... now I'm off to teach.
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 12:11:37 -0800
From: "Kathleen Day" <kday@impulse.net>
Subject: Knit: Christmas socks/dd's bday
Alison Hyde (who got peanut-buttered in an accident last week, poor
dear!)
mentioned Christmas light socks. Alison, I hope that you will
be ok soon.
Someone on the Socknitters List suggested that the pattern that I designed,
Popcorn Panache, in Socks *3, could be done in green, the bobbles as
Christmas lights. This is what I posted to the Socknitters List:
I love the idea of making the bobbles into Christmas lights and think
I'll
make some green ones with lights and maybe run a little 'wire' in a
different green or maybe with a twisted stitch to link the lights.
How
about doing the socks purl side out and then making the twisted knit
stitches for wire to link the lights?
Actually, I designed a little Christmas light that I put on preemie
hats.
You could substitute those for bobbles. Here, try these:
Christmas tree lights:
With color of choice, cast on 4 stitches.
Kf&b, kf&b, kf&b, kf&b=8stitches
Purl a row
Knit a row
Purl a row
*K1, m1 Repeat from * across=15 stitches
*p2tog, p1. Repeat from * across =10 stitches
with silver
*k2 tog, k1. Repeat from * across, end k2 =7 sts
k2tog, k2tog, k1, k2tog=4 stitches
Cut end and pull through.
Sew up the seam and pull ends to the inside to stuff the light a bit.
designed by Kathleen Day 2000
You can see a scan of the hat with the Christmas lights here:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=118005&a=6691808
DD's bday
Yesterday we celebrated our dd's bday. She'll be 20 tomorrow;
no more teens
in this house. Wow, did that go fast. I gave her a pair
of socks made of
Fixation and a pair made of wool, a crocheted kerchief (cotton) and
a
Fixation tube top to wear over her dance outfit. She is the perfect
recipient of knitted gifts.
Now, back to the Edwardian carrying cape that I put down to finish dd's
gifts and the preemie caps. And whatever else strikes my fancy.
:)
Kathleen Day
Santa Ynez, California
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:20:38 -0500
From: "Artcom" <jarthur@odyssey.on.ca>
Subject: Knit: Goodies for grab
Hi there - I'm sorting through my yarn room - some I've put on eBay,
Jo
Sharp and Rowan stuff, Koigu too but I have quite a few part balls
and a few
smaller, a large zip loc baggie full I think, of sock yarns that I'd
love to
send to someone who enjoys entrelac knitting, possibly entrelac socks.
These are the size of tennis balls, more or less, some Fortissima,
some
Socka, odds and ends really but would be great for stripes and entrelac
in
socks. I just want the cost of postage and I'll be happy to send
them away.
If anyone loves entrelac, I've also put up on eBay some pure silk and
Kashmir yarn with pattern for an entrelac sweater that I just cannot
get my
head into.
Jan in Ontario
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 13:02:11 -0800
From: Christine Evelyn Squires <ces@teleport.com>
Subject: Knit: Projects Turned Upside-Down
Well, here I was, working feverishly away at finishing my sweater, scarf,
&
hat to take to New Zealand.
Then, yesterday, we decided to go to Wisconsin to spend Christmas with
DH's
family. So, the New Zealand projects get put aside (should I take them
to
Wisconsin with me?) & the Wisconsin projects get feverishly started
- scarf,
hat, pop-up mittens, & socks.
Does anyone have recommendations for yarn stores in Madison, Wisconsin?
I know of Blackberry Ridge in Mt. Horeb - I even visited it in May
1997. But I
found only 1 store in Madison that said it had yarn - & it had
maybe 2 skeins.
Maybe I should save my nerves & just order the pop-up mittens from
a catalog
I got this weekend . . .
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:26:02 -0500
From: "Donna Williamson" <donnaruss@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: Re: POK available WIP's
Sorry I was not clear. I am willing to sell or trade the POK. Please
make an offer.
Donna in Rockwell NC
donnaruss@earthlink.net
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:58:21 -0700
From: "Shan" <shannolater@alumni.williams.edu>
Subject: Knit: Brown Sheep Visit
Hi folks -
It's short notice and I'm going to crosspost (hope it will be forgiveable)
but there's a plan afoot to visit Brown Sheep in Mitchell, NE this
Wednesday, Nov 8. A ride may be available from CO, and anyone
who wishes to
meet us there is welcome. Email me if you're interested.
- -shan
shannolater@alumni.williams.edu
http://www.users.qwest.net/~spryor1/
www.knitreviews.com
www.knittingpages.com
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:26:54 -0500
From: "Margaret H. Velard" <mvelard@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Knit: Re: Projects Turned Upside-Down
Hi Christine et al:
My friend Melissa Matthay owns a yarn shop in Madison:
Melissa Matthay
The Knitting Tree
Monroe Street (?)
(608) 238-0121
She also has a website: www.knittingtree.com - she'll help you
out when
you're looking for yarn there - please tell her I said hello!
OKC: Norah Gaughan's cabled counterpane pullover from VK Winter
2000/2001 -
a real treat!
Margaret in Manhattan
> Does anyone have recommendations for yarn stores in Madison, Wisconsin?
> I know of Blackberry Ridge in Mt. Horeb - I even visited it in May
1997.
But I
> found only 1 store in Madison that said it had yarn - & it had
maybe 2
skeins.
>
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 23:05:50 -0000
From: "Iain" <fishhook@waitrose.com>
Subject: Knit: knit:fo
Dear all
Have an FO! A huge, oversized, drop-sleeved jumper knitted on enormous
needles and in positively garish colours - wanted to wear it for Guy
Fawkes
night and did manage to finish sewing in the ends in time ( which took
me as
long as knitting the jumper - hate that part!).
Now am looking for the next project; have just bought a good value book
from
the 1940's (Modern Knitting Illustrated - Murray and Koster) and a
real
bargain from the 1970's for 30p (full of bed-jackets, crocheted bikinis,
toreador waistcoats, etc) and am pondering my options with stash.
Time for a fine wool now, I think. And probably not the bikini. Or
the
housecoat.
Might make the snood out of fascination, though!
Catie in wet and windy England, fortunate enough not to have been flooded.
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 17:08:18 -0600
From: Jenny Herl <jlherl@alltel.net>
Subject: Knit: charity knitting report
My issue of The Correspondent (which is a newsletter for members of
AAL - a
fraternal insurance company) came today, and has a short article on
"Making
caps for children keeps knitters' needles busy." The article
tells how
Madelyn M. , who leads the Senior Purls knitting group in York, PA,
got
started with her group knitting hats for children. The hats are
to be
given with coats collected from a "Coats for Kids" telethon.
Over the
year, knitters in nine counties made 11,438 caps to be given away!
Jenny Herl
The world has enough for everyone's need, but not
jlherl@alltel.net
enough for everyone's greed.
--attributed to Mahatma Ghandi
(1869-1948)
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:58:44 -0400
From: mclellj@nbnet.nb.ca (mclellj)
Subject: Knit: Inspiring Knitter!
Hi Knitters,
Knitting is a wonderful pastime regardless of one's age. Today
I was
visiting in a nursing home and saw Greta knitting away in a comfortable
chair in her room surrounded by balls of yarn with a pattern book sitting
on
her lap. She is 97 years old and was working on a child's hat.
She told me
that her two sons have predeceased her and she knits to keep cheerful
and
busy. She has many grandchildren and great -grandchildren whom
she knits
for - but not for Christmas because she couldn't finish something for
everyone by then. We had asked this lady previously if she would like
to
play cards with some of the residents but she couldn't because she
had to
knit!
We are having a craft sale to raise money for the nursing home
and Greta
had me open a dresser drawer where I saw the 36 pairs of mittens she
has
ready for the sale - all labeled 2-4, 10-12, etc. She wants me
to donate
any that don't sell to a box in our church where mittens, hats, etc.
are
being collected for school children in a poor area of the city.
Greta wants
to get the drawer emptied so she can start filling it again with future
projects! She would also like to start a group for other ladies to
knit in
the home - says she would give them yarn and needles. Imagine
- a knitting
guild in a nursing home! Many of the residents in this home are in
very poor
shape, so it was really nice to see someone like Greta who at the age
of 97
is using her knitting in such a positive way - for herself and for
others as
well. I expect the knitting is good exercise for her fingers as well
as for
her mind. So hold on to all those old patterns and magazines. And don't
feel
guilty about the big stash. You may have many, many years in
which to use
them!
Judy in New Brunswick, Canada
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:41:28 EST
From: Knitter124@cs.com
Subject: Knit: YON vs. YO??
I need to tap the knowledge of the list again!
What's the difference between a YON (yarn over needle) and a YO (yarn
over)
Thank you, wise knitters!
Cheri in PA
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 20:28:27 -0500
From: Monique Richard <moniquerichard@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Inspiring Knitter!
Judy.
Great story. Actually, some members of the Downton Knit Collective in
Toronto at
a mid-summer lunch suggested that maybe we should open a Nursing Home
for
knitters only. Imagine the size of the stash. One suggested to use
the chapel
for it. That would relief the guilt associated with stash-extension.
We wouldn't
have to buy yarn anymore, just go to the chapel, and pick and choose.
Knitting all day is cetainely than watching television. Cheers to the knitters.
Monique.
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 12:35:38 +1100 (EST)
From: Lauren EADE <ccle@alinga.newcastle.edu.au>
Subject: Knit: knit: anyone ever tried Bendigo's mohair/wool?
Hi all, predominantly those of the Australian persuasion,
I am taking a quick break from neurotic study to ask (a) whether anyone
has ever used Bendigo Woollen Mills mohair/wool (50/50) and (b) if
so, was
it any good? I am addicted to Cleckheaton's 12ply mohair and flowerdale.
Points of comparison would be much appreciated.
Loz,
Newcastle, Australia, far too close to the bendigo sale for someone
who's
going to be an almost-auntie next June! (reproducing party is the bf's
sister).
"What if you'd already met her, but she pronounced it 'supposably'?"
- Chandler on the Perfect Woman
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 01:43:39 -0200
From: Flor <mafurla@matrix.com.br>
Subject: Knit: Ribbing Is No Yoke is a FO
Hello dear listers,
FO: Just finished Charlotte Quiggle's Yoke Is No Ribbing sweater, from
Knitter's Fall/2000. Of course, I substituted yarn. First I was planning
to
make it with Galway but didn't get the tension. Then, I decided to
use
Brazilian wool: one strand of light ww and one of 3-ply coned yarn
I think
it's lace weight. Color? a deep olive. I made the M size (as shown
in mag)
and instead of 1,014 meters I used 1,175 m. I confess I didn't check
row
gauge. hee hee
This is a simple to knit but charming pattern. Nothing to add about
directions. Everything is OK. Clear and correct. I follow directions
blindly and have had no problem at all. Looking at the pics you can
noticed
yoke decreases slant to the opposite side. I'm a strong leftie but
didn't
change anything in the pattern. I knew the only difference would be
that. I
completed it in one week. Haven't already decide about next project.
I want
to use a lot of odd ends from Regia yarns. Need a break after one week
working with broomsticks (US#8/5mm needles). :)
Pics at
http://flor.freeservers.com/wip.htm
Hugs,
Flor
=========================================================
I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate
him.
[Booker T. Washington]
=========================================================
http://flor.freeservers.com/
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 23:15:36 -0500
From: robin migdol freiman <robinfre@bestweb.net>
Subject: Knit: Westchester Knitting Guild Meeting
Hi Everyone!
The next meeting of the Westchester Knitting Guild will be on Monday,
November 20th at 7:30 PM. Lily Chin will be the speaker that evening.
The meetings take place at the Northern Westchester Center for the
Arts
in Mt. Kisco. If you need directions, contact me off the list.
I have been lurking due to a shortage of personal time. I couldn't
believe that someone knitted 54 sweaters since January. I finally
finished my 2 yo's sweater from FCEK. I had him wear it for pictures
day
at the daycare. Unfortunately he was sick the day before so I had to
bring him in for the pictures. He cried the whole time and I decided
to
skip the individual shot. I'll just dress him in the sweater again
and
head to Wal-Mart or Sears.
I work with a paraprofessional who is a crocheter. This woman is a tough
sounding person who wouldn't take anything from anyone. However, she
cannot follow a pattern so all she does is crochet afghans for people
in
their choice of colors. She is truly afraid to try another pattern
or
learn another stitch. I even offered to help her but she turns into
this
timid, lacking confidence person. Anyway, I always bring in catalogs
and
magazines for her to look at. I got a free afghan pattern from Lion
Brands and showed it to her. We read the pattern together and she said
she could do it. She ordered the Homespun from the company because
there
aren't any stores nearby that sells it. Well, the day the yarn arrived
she came into the office and just raved about the yarn. She made the
afghan in a winter white for a wedding gift. She finished it in one
weekend but the main idea of this long story is that she discovered
that
using a better yarn really makes a difference. (She always used Red
Heart which I am not knocking but the colorways in Homespun are much
nicer.) She also gained the confidence to try a pattern. (even if it
is
crocheting!)
OKC
I am presently working on the Harry Potter inspired sweater. I've just
started the front lion motif. I also began the baby blanket that I
auctioned off in my son's school. The recipient just picked out the
colors and I am off doing it (on #15 needles it shouldn't take too
long.) I brought it to the PTA meeting and I think the district's
superintendent was amazed that I was able to maintain eye contact with
him while knitting. (I made sure to ask a relevant question to show
I
was listening) I am not auctioning off my talents again. I am keeping
track as to how long this blanket is taking just to get an idea in
case
I wanted to sell one some day.
I hope all is well. Get out and vote!!!! Bring your knitting in case
there are long lines!
Robin of Yorktown Heights where the leaves on the maple in front of
the
house are still hanging on to the tree.
P.S. Spider...where are you? How are you?
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 17:22:16 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Knit: Miriam's 2000 gift pattern & new gift sites
Can someone please forward me a copy of Miriam's gift pattern that was
sent
a few days ago? It's the only one that's missing so far from my collection.
I'm trying to get the 2000 gifts up within the next couple of days so
I can
add to it whenever anyone sends a new pattern, but I think the 99 gifts
page will have to wait a bit more than the 2 weeks I thought it would
take.
There are twice as many patterns as I originally thought (about 70)
and I
want to reformat & spell check them all before I put them up. So
far I've
done about 8 (2 or 3 a day)
BIG thanks to everyone who sent patterns from the 99 collection. I think
I
not only have them all now, but I'm sure I have a couple that never
made it
to the original 99 gifts page.
Sarah
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 17:55:23 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Knit: 2000 gifts pattern page is now available
The early version of the 2000 gifts page is now available.
Most of the menus are empty at the moment as there haven't been many
patterns sent but I didn't want to delete them cos it's too much work
to
put them back again later. I also still have a couple of patterns to
put
up: Nancy Gordon's Unscrappy Afghan and Lucy Neatby's Screwy Icord
No javascript version will follow in a couple of days.
If I've missed your pattern please send it to me. If you have a new
one for
me to add please e-mail it directly to me marked high priority so I
can add it.
If you send me a pattern with a picture attached I'll be your best
friend
<G> In fact, if you can send me a picture of anything on the 2000
or 99
gifts pages (once the 99 one is up) I'll be your best friend (or never
talk
to you again, whichever you prefer <G>)
URL is: http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/2000
Sarah :)
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 23:06:09 -0800
From: "Susan Ahnberg" <ahnberg@concentric.net>
Subject: Knit: Ribbing Is No Yoke - a FO?
I too just "finished" the Ribbing Is No Yoke design from the Fall Knitter's.
I used the Superwash yarn called for, and when I tried it on
before washing
and blocking it fit fine - but after washing and blocking I was horrified
to
find that the sleeves had grown almost 3 inches! Now I'm not
sure what to
do - the rest of the sweater still fits fine - can I reblock and try
to
shorten the sleeves, or should I take the whole thing apart and re-knit
the
sleeves shorter. I hate to even think about the latter, but it's
too bad -
it's a beautiful sweater and came out great except for the ape-like
arms. I
think maybe I should just stick to scarves and afghans - at least they're
more forgiving...
Susan
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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 23:20:09 -0800
From: Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: sox
Yes, Joan's socks are very heavy while Another Joan's are sandal
weight. Neither is better. It depends upon what kind of socks
you
want. Margaret
mim kim wrote:
>
> Dear Knitters....I am not a very good knitter, however I have managed
to
> make two piars of socks, both from "Another Joan's Sock Pattern"
using one
> stand of Woolease. It takes me quite awhile to do these. I have seen
Joan
> Hamer's pattern and was wondering if anybody had done both patterns
and
> could answer the following. First, is one pattern any easier/faster
than the
> other and secondly, doesn't using two stands of Woolease, (as is
in Joan
> Hamer's) make the socks pretty thick? I'd like to make a pair for
Christmas
> gifts. Thanks, Mimi
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