4209

Knitlist Digest Sunday, November 12 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 4209

In this issue of the KnitList Digest:

Re: Knit: sleeve help            [Claudia Krisniski <Countrywool@berk.com>]
Knit: Lost & Found Mittens                      [dcompton@pei.sympatico.ca]
Knit: FO!                                ["aklassen" <aklassen@pangea.ca>]
Knit: Wilmington, DE Yarnstores    [Amanda Frank <psychoknitter@yahoo.com>]
Knit: Brrrrr                                            [ZANDRE35T@aol.com]
Knit: Re: Knitlist Digest V2000 #4208 Shrinking Lopi    [PKsmith50@aol.com]
Knit: The 1999 Knitlist Gift Exchange ["Merlene Paynter Blacha" <merlene@]
Knit: FAQ B updated #26            ["Diane Cumming" <dcumming@npiec.on.ca>]
Knit: Softness comparison, etc      ["Darcy Williams" <dawill@mail.wm.edu>]
Re: Knit: Re: :"The Sweater Workshop" [Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com]
Knit: Adventures in Top-Down Knitting; Students ["SANDERS, DANI" <DSANDER]
Re: Knit: Can I shrink Lopi??         [Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>]
Knit: source for flax seed?         ["Katie Hartsell" <bassets@bak.rr.com>]
Knit: Sleeves shortening, Dale pattern ambitions [Kristine Lemay <klemay4]
Knit: Re: The Sweater Workshop         ["jeanshut" <jeanshut@attcanada.ca>]
Re: Knit: source for flax seed?    [BJ Heeke <nwspinner00@foxinternet.net>]
Knit: Lily's Shawl                     ["Purl Leigh" <purllee@hotmail.com>]
Knit: Don't forget the crochet patterns & recipes! [Sarah and Jamie <brin]
Knit: Bulky Merino                   ["A. Williams" <quanah@user.rose.com>]
Knit: (no subject)                                        [LorCJen@aol.com]
Knit: 2000 Knitlist Gift Pattern/JWS ["Joan Scoggin" <jscoggin@corecomm.n]
Knit: Amelia Aviator Cap free pattern finally available [Flor <mafurla@ma]
Re: Knit: Amelia Aviator Cap free pattern finally available [Flor <mafurl]
Re: Knit: Bulky Merino     ["Robert &Sheila Findlay" <findlay1@blarg.net>]
Knit: Happy Birthday                   ["Mary Hunt" <maryhunt@stny.rr.com>]
Knit: Update                    ["Katherine Foster" <kfoster@coastnet.com>]

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 07:05:43 -0500
From: Claudia Krisniski <Countrywool@berk.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: sleeve help

Hi Jamie

The best way to deal with this is to measure your shoulder-to-underarm while
still on the needles. You know you HAVE to have a 9" drop.....do you? If not,
then you'll need to rip (sigh). All the "supposed to's" have to take a back seat
on this one...the actual knitting is what you need to go by. You may find you
need to add more rows to the "yoke" area if what I suspect is going on is
actually happening.

Good luck!

Claudia at Countrywool
http://www.countrywool.com/

"J. Campbell" wrote:
>
> Hello, everyone:
>
> I have another question about my sweater. I am nearing the shoulder join on
> my all-cabled sweater, at which point I wish to pick up the stiches from the
> resultant armhole and knit the sleeve downward. I am supposed to be getting
> a gauge of 26 stiches per 4" (also the same for row gauge). Here is my
> dilemma. According to my calculations, I need to pick up 116 stitches for
> an 18" circumference sleeve top (that is, sleeve depth of 9"). However, I
> only have 88 rows in which pick up 116 stitches. Does this seem bizarre to
> anyone? I think my row gauge is off, but I really don't think it can be
> <<that>> off (she says). Any suggestions as to the ration of
> rows-to-picked-up-stitches or even reassurances that my numbers aren't weird
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Jamie
> jcampbell@ij.net

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 08:18:18 -0400
From: dcompton@pei.sympatico.ca
Subject: Knit: Lost & Found Mittens

I was wondering if anyone's seen this new book by Robin Hansen and could
tell me what it's like.
Thanks

Shirley on PEI

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 07:01:33 -0600
From: "aklassen" <aklassen@pangea.ca>
Subject: Knit: FO!

Hello Knitters!

Finally a FO! At Stitches Midwest this August, I took a classs on knitting
sweaters from the top down with Susie Hodges. I came home inspired and
applied what I learned. The result is a burgundy crew neck pullover in
Paton's Classic Wool, and since I could try it on every step of the way, IT
FITS! No seams to sew either! I am so thrilled! I even used existing
stash for this one!

Next on the needles is the Ribbing is No Yoke sweater. (Thank you Susan for
your words of assurance and encouragement!) The swatching should start
today.

Happy knitting all,
Ann

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 05:30:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Amanda Frank <psychoknitter@yahoo.com>
Subject: Knit: Wilmington, DE Yarnstores

Good morning everyone:) I am going to be making a day
trip into Wilmington DE. Are there any yarnstores
that you recommend that I can check, and would there
be the likelihood if the yarnstores being open on a
Sunday.

I would appreciate any information.:)

TIA

Amanda
psychoknitter@yahoo.com

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 08:48:26 EST
From: ZANDRE35T@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Brrrrr

Finally we have the fallish weather! I, user of little heat did not learn my
furnace was never going to work again until Thursday when it dropped to 30
and rained and was just raw. Friday being a union holiday.....well anyway I
got a new one Friday. Some people are still good tradesmen and they work
when there is work to be done and I am grateful. I was also really really
grateful for wool/mohair socks I made 5 years ago, they are thick and I got
the yarn at a yardsale so I can't pass along the name, the stuff is old and
surely isnt made anymore but that combination is the warmest sock I own. I
wore my socks, my Fiesta scarf (for chic) and two sweatshirts for two days.
Was a little throwback to the olden days when you went to bed early because
you were cold.

Lopi lite sweater from the new Lopi book progresses, but I hate the sizing
they offer in cms. I CAN, contrary to popular opinion turn over a tape
measure and make the conversion, but the old broad just doesn't think in cms.
Got the DN here for a measure and the sleeves are only about 5 inches too
short. Yikes. These chillens are not wide, but they sure are taller than
stated for most patterns. I would hate it if they didn't live here where I
can get measurements. The last sweater I made DN Emily at five fit her
cousin at 3. We are TALL people.

I have missed you all, I got the computer back from the ICU with a new
motherboard. What a week. I took off work for the big Fall cleaning, and
have the entire stash strewn all over the room being organized into boxes and
clear plastic containers. It was a good thing I got the downstairs cleaned
up, the radiators had to be bled twice so I had these guys all over
everywhere. They finally broke down and asked what the spinning wheels and
looms were all about. One guy twirled the greatwheel when I told him it was
made before the Civil War and said very reverently, Wow. A little history
lesson with his overtime!

Marge
Still at 60 degrees, I can't help it if I'm saving this planet all by myself!
Okay, I'm cheap.

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 08:53:10 EST
From: PKsmith50@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Re: Knitlist Digest V2000 #4208 Shrinking Lopi

In a message dated 11/12/00 5:03:51 AM Central Standard Time,
owner-knitlist-digest@kniton.com writes:

<< Now I don't know if I need to take this thing apart and
start over OR if there's a chance the sweater would shrink substantially
(like at least a full size) if I wash it in hot water and throw it in a hot
dryer. The yarn is Reynold's Lopi--can anyone tell me if this will work?
Will it shrink much? Will it look ok if I try this? Is it ok to throw it in
the dryer or would it ruin the sweater?

I hope someone can advise me. >>
Lisa,
Lopi is a perfect fiber to shrink down in size. I used Lopi to make felted
slippers for last year's holiday gifts. I've been told that lighter colors
don't felt well so I hope your sweater isn't a lighter shade.
OKC Finishing some articles for a dishcloth puffy and hope to have it in the
mail by tomorrow
Then its on to gift making for the family<g>. What I have planned is 3 pairs
of socks, 5 pairs of slippers, 1 felted purse, 1 shrug for my new DIL, 3
scarves, 1 tie, 2 hats and a farose shawl for a teddy bear. I hope I can get
all of this done in time. some of this knitting is already done like one of
the scarves, a pair of slippers and the tie.
Karen, the Klicker

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:12:10 -0500
From: "Merlene Paynter Blacha" <merlene@cgocable.net>
Subject: Knit: The 1999 Knitlist Gift Exchange

Hi there Happy Knitters,

Some of you may have noticed that the 1999 Knitlist Gift Exchange page was
not online over the past week or so.

The ISP that was hosting that and my other sites vanished into the mysteries
of the cyberworld without notice leaving myself and may others with no
server. Fortunately I had done a recent backup of all my files so nothing
was lost.

I have finally moved to a new server and the 1999 Knitlist Gift page is now
up and running again. Thanks for your patience!

It is still at the same url (I just transferred my domain to a new server)
http://maddymayhem.com/knit/index.htm

OKC

I have been a non-knitter for the past several months. I'm not sure why. I
just haven't had that burning desire to knit something, ANYTHING! that I
usually have. I haven't had any interest in SEX either, even when DH has
suggested stopping by one of my favourite spots (about half hour drive from
here).

Would this be a knitting depression? Seriously, I've had no interest. I have
about a dozen different projects on the needles (I'm a knitting multitasker)
and they've sat there for months and months.

Finally, just a few days ago I was in a Walmart and spotted a Bernat yarn
that caught my eye. I'm usually not a fan of acrylic yarn but the Bernat
Mardi Gras yarn is soft with a multicoloured sheen to it that really caught
me. So... I bought it and am making a very basic pullover for my daughter.
She wants it in time to wear it for Christmas. I'm still not out of the
knitting funk though... I'm not dragging knitting bags on every outting. I
don't have a project beside every chair like usual, but hopefully I'll
finish this sweater. I have no other plans for Christmas knitting this year
unless something hits me between the eyes and gets me back into knitmode.

Merlene
Stoney Creek where my kids have been off school for two weeks and counting
due to what is becoming a nearly yearly event in my area.... a teachers
strike!

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 11:41:27 -0500
From: "Diane Cumming" <dcumming@npiec.on.ca>
Subject: Knit: FAQ B updated #26

Last updated 11/12/00 (updated #26)

11. Should I be concerned about copyright?
In a word, YES!

12. What is eBay?
eBay is an online auction service. The main page of eBay
http://www.ebay.com

13. How can I get replacement Brittany needles?
Brittany makes wooden knitting needles in walnut and birch. If you break
one, they will replace it, free of charge by contacting them:
Brittany Co.
PO Box 130
Elk, CA 95432
707-877-1881 (no longer a toll-free, because of a mixup with a radio
station)

14. How do I contact TKGA & TKGC?
The Knitting Guild of America
P.O. Box 1606
Knoxville, TN 37901
+1 (423) 524 2401
+1 (800) 274 6034 to join with Visa or Mastercard
email: tkga@tkga.com
World Wide Web: http://www.tkga.com
Dues are $23, $30 Canada or Mexico, $38 overseas, and include 5 issues of
Cast On magazine. Cast On has articles and patterns for both hand and
machine knitters.
The Master Knitting program offered by The Knitting Guild of America
consists of three levels: Advanced Beginner (Level I), Intermediate (Level
II), and Advanced (Level III). To participate, you have to be a member of
TKGA ($23 a year) and pay a fee ($25, $50, or $75) for each level. You have
to complete each level before proceeding to
the next. For each level, you are required to demonstrate mastery of
specific knitting skills by answering questions and knitting up swatches,
and the requirements get tougher.

The Knitting Guild of Canada
Box 444, 8 Victoria St. East
Princeton, ON N0J 1V0
+1 (519) 458 4440
fax: +1 (519) 458 4441
Contact: Cindy Nicholls (ed.)
The program is available to members only. Membership is $34 per year ($34
US, for those outside Canada)
This is a Canada-wide guild "for the preservation and furtherance of
knitting in Canada". It publishes Knitters' Forum quarterly, and provides a
Master Knitter Program for members.
In the Master Knitter Program, you can create a keepsake afghan. It will
be made up of 48 sample swatches showing various techniques learned in
Levels 1-3. There is no time limit but you must be a member of The Knitting
Guild of Canada.
Level One is Basic; Level Two is Colour; Level Three is Fabric; and Level
Four (optional) is Design.
After your efforts, you'll receive an attractive lapel pin, a special
wallet card, and a wall certificate. Those who pass Level Four will also
receive a Gift Certificate from Patons for $100.00. Fees are:
Level 1: $26.95; Level 2: $37.45;
Level 3: $53.50; Level 4: Design (optional): $80.25.

15. Why knit facecloths (or washcloths)?
Because they're fun and quick. Some say that they clean better than
commercial washcloths. There are some washcloth patterns at Cate Williams'
Web site from the 1995 knitlist gift exchange, and more at Wool Works.
http://members.aol.com/gifts95
http://www.woolworks.org/cloths.html

16. What is a fruit cap and where can I get the pattern?
A fruit cap is a little hat, usually for toddlers. There are several
patterns. There is a group of patterns put out by
Fiber Trends, including "A Berry Cute Hat", "Patrick's Pumpkin", and a
pineapple hat. The others are by Ann
Norling, who also has a set of flower caps. Check your local knitting
store. If they carry Ann Norling or Fiber
Trends patterns, they probably carry these too.

17. What about the five-hour baby sweater (5HBS)?
This is a baby sweater calling for worsted weight yarn. It can be found at
Lois Baker's FiberLink and on Wool Works. Lois also has the matching bonnet
and booties, which were originally posted to the list by Anne Stoddard, and
the matching hood, from Gwen S.

18. What are Joan's Wool-Ease Socks?
These are simple, warm socks designed by fellow knitlister Joan Hamer.
They're available in at least three places:
http://members.aol.com/gifts95
http://www.woolworks.org/patterns/joanssocks.txt
http://www.woolworks.org/patterns/fulledsocks.txt
Joan Fernbach's version for kids at:
http://www.woolworks.org/patterns/kidsocks.txt
http://www.benefitslink.com/knit/knitlink/pattern2.html

19. And Rosemary's Bell Shawl?
The person who contributed the Bell shawl pattern is Rosemary Hoffer,
hoffer@ridgecrest.ca.us.
There are several places to get it.
http://www.rose.com/~quanah/patshawl.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~fiberart/BelShawl.htm
http://www.keyway.net/crafts/giftbellshawl.htm

20. And the Rambling Rows Afghan?
The Rambling Rows Afghan is a pattern by Cottage Creations.
Check your Local Yarn Store to see if they carry them. Otherwise, contact
them at:
Cottage Creations
At the Farm on Deer Creek
Carpenter, IA 50426-0070
+1 (515) 324 1280

21. And the Seaman's Scarf?
The Seaman's Scarf is a short scarf consisting of a relatively narrow
section of ribbing draped over the back of the neck and a more decorative
section at either end that can be worn over the upper chest. Originally
worked from a charity pattern, these scarves are knit as gifts for merchant
seamen who find themselves in cold weather ports in the North Atlantic
States during the winter holidays. The original pattern has garter stitch at
either end. Interweave Knits published a feature about the Seaman's Scarf
and some patterns for it in the Fall 1998 issue. The IK variations offer
geometric openwork and lace alternatives to the garter stitch ends.

22. And the Wonderful Wallaby?
The basic design is a seamless sweatshirt, with or without a hood, and a
pocket in front. You can get this pattern at
directly your local yarn shop or from Cottage Creations (address above)

23. And the ribwarmer?
The ribwarmer is a garter-stitch vest (or waistcoat), originally designed
by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Sidna Farley's updated version, knit in one piece,
appeared in Knitter's Magazine in their fall, 1997, issue.

24. Where can I get patterns for the Teletubbies?
There is a pattern for Teletubby dolls on the World Wide Web:
http://www.oocities.org/Heartland/Ridge/3073/tubbies.htm

25. What is the Enchanted Forest, and where do I find it and get more
information about it?
Kim hosts the EFA FAQ at http://kimknits.webjump.com/efasurvey.txt

26. I understand the Knitlist Holiday Gift Patterns are archived
somewhere. How can I find them?
Cate Williams hosts 1995 at http://members.aol.com/gifts95/
Francy Lesh hosts 1996 at http://www.keyway.net/crafts/96'Gifts.htm
Emily hosts 1997 at http://www.woolworks.org/gifts97.html
Sarah hosts 1998 at http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/knitlistgifts.htm
Merlene hosts 1999 at http://maddymayhem.com/knit/index.htm
Sarah hosts 2000 at http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/2000

27. I can't find a digest! Where can I get it?
Kim has information on accessing digests at:
http://kimknits.webjump.com/individ.html

28: What is the Baby Surprise Sweater and where can I find it?
Elizabeth Zimmermann came up with a sweater that is a surprise as to how it
will turn out up until the last. Knitters' Magazine featured it recently,
it is also available from Schoolhouse Press.

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 11:54:53 -0500
From: "Darcy Williams" <dawill@mail.wm.edu>
Subject: Knit: Softness comparison, etc

~~~Softness Comparison~~~

I want to thank all the listers who wrote me about making AS St. Brigid.
The unanimous opinion was to go for it, use plenty of stitch markers, and
lose the fringe. So now I'm deciding which yarn to use. I read AS's letter
about substitutions, but I've never felt any of the mentioned yarns. So if
I can prevail upon the list again and ask your opinion of the following
yarns, I'd be forever grateful. Which are softest, itchiest, roughest, etc.
TIA

Brown Sheep Superwash
Crystal Palace Ashford Tekapo
Harrisville Designs Highland Style
Patons Ballybrae
Reynolds Candide
Schoolhouse Yarns Rangeley Wool

~~~WIP~~~
Still working on the beaded knit pendant bag. It's about 1/2 way done and
is really neat. Unfortunately, I can still only knit 2 rows at a time.
Last night I got a wild hair and knit 5 rows--and my wrist was useless the
rest of the night. SIGH.

~~~Teaching Fiber Arts~~~
Last week I taught my best friend how to knit. Well, I reminded her (she
learned ~30 yrs. ago). She's doing great and her 9yo daughter is begging to
learn now. Yesterday I taught her how to spin. This was the first time
I've ever taught anyone to spin and it took a little while to remember how I
learned. When I left she had 1/2 bobbin full of surprisingly consistent (if
a little overtwisted) yarn.

Darcy in VA--enjoying a weekend of absolute slothfulness

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:41:55 -0800
From: Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Re: :"The Sweater Workshop"

Yes, the Sweater Workshop by Jaqqueline Fee is a marvel. I would use it
for my knitting classes, but it is OP. If you can find a copy, get it!
Margaret

jeanshut wrote:
>
> I am new to the list and wanted to ask all of you if you had heard of a
> book called The Sweater Workshop in the last few years and could possibly
> tell me how to get it. I found the advertisement for this book in a copy of
> Knitter's Magazine for Spring/Summer 1985. It is put out by Interweave
> Press. Now I could send to the address given in the advertisement but
> their address may have changed since then. Could someone help me, please
> and thank you?
>
> Jean Hutchinson
> jeanshut@netcom.ca

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 12:41:20 -0500
From: "SANDERS, DANI" <DSANDERS2@SCANA.com>
Subject: Knit: Adventures in Top-Down Knitting; Students

I have some Unger Tara-Tweed that a generous KnitLister (thanks, Debby!)
sent to me a few weeks ago. I believe that I have enough for a top-down
pullover for my two-year-old. My mini-swatch suggests that it will work for
the Child's Country Cross-Stitch Pullover from the Fall 2000 issue of IK.
Has anyone knit this pattern? This will be my first attempt at top-down
knitting, and I wanted to know if this is a basic pattern or if there is an
easier way to introduce myself to this area of knitting.

"You say you want a revolution . . ." I have started a revolution of the
knitting kind here in the call center. At last count, I've taught 11 of my
co-workers to knit with at least 2 more on the waiting list. Five of them
are working on the RRA, and my star pupil is averaging a block a day. Two
of my students will be starting a basic garter stitch baby blanket, courtesy
of the gloriously simple instructions on knitting.about.com, and one is
working on an afghan of her own design. The other projects are a headscarf,
a bear using Christmas variegated yarn and Sarah Bradberry's pattern, and a
toddler's Wallaby. I am very thankful to this list for making me aware of
all the knitting resources available. Most people around here think that
knitting is only for baby blankets and booties. You should see the look of
astonishment when my co-workers get to the back of a copy of VK and realize
that all the sweaters they just oohed and ahhed over can be knit at home!

Dani at work
dsanders2@scana.com

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:51:44 -0800
From: Margaret Huffer <vmhuffer@home.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Can I shrink Lopi??

Lopi felts beautifully - if you want felting. I would be afraid that
even one treatment - hot was OR dryer might do too much. When I did my
first Lopi sweater at least 35 years ago it was too big for the intended
daughter. I seamed along the sides and the underarms by machine an then
trimmed it off. Perfect - far from it, but my daughter loved that
sweater and wore it away to college and on countless Sierra backpacking
trips. Margaret

Lisa Paullin wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just finished my second Lopi sweater and have a huge problem (literally).
> It is way too big. Everything except the colorwork is identical to the
> first sweater I did which was the perfect size. However I think, because I
> was more relaxed while knitting the second sweater, I inadvertently loosened
> up the tension big time. To make matters worse, this sweater is to be a
> Christmas present for my mom and I am at the moment in panic mode over this.
> I wanted it to be DONE so I could move on to my other 3 Christmas knitting
> projects tomorrow. Now I don't know if I need to take this thing apart and
> start over OR if there's a chance the sweater would shrink substantially
> (like at least a full size) if I wash it in hot water and throw it in a hot
> dryer. The yarn is Reynold's Lopi--can anyone tell me if this will work?
> Will it shrink much? Will it look ok if I try this? Is it ok to throw it in
> the dryer or would it ruin the sweater?
>
> I hope someone can advise me.
>
> Lisa

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:14:50 -0800
From: "Katie Hartsell" <bassets@bak.rr.com>
Subject: Knit: source for flax seed?

Does anyone have a good source for flax seed for the warming bags? And how
does it smell?
Katie in Bakersfield

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:17:48 -0800 (PST)
From: Kristine Lemay <klemay42@yahoo.com>
Subject: Knit: Sleeves shortening, Dale pattern ambitions

Hi there everyone,

First my question:

I spent a good deal of time this summer creating a
gorgeous Alice Starmore from the Celtic Collection.
Came out a bit bigger than I'd wanted, but it ended up
fitting the recipient beautifully -- except for the
sleeves, which were a bit long. At first she didn't
care - said she'd roll them up and call it a day.
They're a bit too bulky for her, though, so she'd like
them shortened. The question; do I have an alternative
to taking out the seams, unravelling two inches, and
reattaching the sleeves? Isn't there some way to
unravel the cast on edge and take off a few inches
there? What do you all think?

TIA.

Dale news:

I got ambitious; I'm currently working on three
different Dale of Norway patterns. Two are baby sized
and progressing quite well; the third is a
plan-sponser-present. I graduate from college in May,
and want to give a nice gift to my Plan sponser - kind
of like a thesis sponser - and well, this looks to be
it. Going along quite well on those. I'm slowly
working out how to carry two yarns while
purling...That's the fun bit so far.

Thanks for all your help.

- --Kristine

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 11:19:58 -0800
From: "jeanshut" <jeanshut@attcanada.ca>
Subject: Knit: Re: The Sweater Workshop

Hi all. I just wanted to let everyone know that I got a lot of responses to
my inquiry of yesterday regarding The Sweater Workshop. I did find it on
one of the websites that I was sent. A number of you thought that it was
out of print but I think Ms. Fee has managed to get it reprinted. I just
wanted to thank you all for the information.

Jean(southern BC)

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 13:39:17 -0600
From: BJ Heeke <nwspinner00@foxinternet.net>
Subject: Re: Knit: source for flax seed?

Katie,

You can find several varieties of Flax seed at Richters http://www.richters.com. Wish I could
find the tag
that came on my flax seed warmer cuz it had contact info, but it got misplaced during my move.
BJ
- --

BJ Heeke **** Please visit my updated site! ****
http://www.oocities.org/wooltwister/index.html
mailto:nwspinner00@foxinternet.net

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 19:41:24 GMT
From: "Purl Leigh" <purllee@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: Lily's Shawl

Has anyone tried to make Lily's shawl, from the fall Knitter's Magazine, out
of another fiber besides mohair or mohair blends?

Mohair makes me itch and I have been known to get hive like-flareups from
it. I really like the shape and design of this shawl and wonder if it would
work up well in a basic worsted weight wool.

Thank you for all your advice.

Purl
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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 23:05:14 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Knit: Don't forget the crochet patterns & recipes!

Hi all,

Don't forget I'm also collecting crochet patterns and recipes for the 2000
knitlist gifts page for those who don't feel that designing knitwear is
within their capabilities.

E-mail them straight to me and I'll put them up and notify the list when
they're ready.

This is my last message on the subject until I put more patterns up <VBG>

Sarah :)

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2000 Knitlist gifts: http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/2000
Knitting Books, CD's, DVD's, Palm Pilots and more at up to 40% off!
http://www.oocities.org/Paris/9197/amazonbooks.htm
Visit my webpage http://www.oocities.org/handknitter for knitting,
crochet, recipes, the GLBT Knitters list (and MORE!)
Knitting & Felting kits available from http://www.margaret-peel.com.au
mailto:brink909@iaccess.com.au (that's brink9-zero-9) ICQ: 4995240

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:05:04 -0500
From: "A. Williams" <quanah@user.rose.com>
Subject: Knit: Bulky Merino

As some of you know, I am a personal shopper and a yarnaholic. Several
people have had me shop for them for Banff and I have not paid much
attention to it since bulky is not usually my cup of tea. But I have been
wanting a big, oversize pull over for ages to slop around in, that would go
with blue jeans but still look good to wear to work on the not so cold days.

Well, one of my customers asked me to get some Banff in denim heather for
her and it is just perfect for what I wanted, so of course there go the
profits again and I bought two bags of it for myself.

The colour was great, and when I started swatching and designing on the
needles, the feel is soooooo soft. I can not get over the softness. And
even with all the swatching and frogging, it is holding up well.

I wanted a big pull over cause the one I had for years finally became a
kitty blanket for Lickrish who sleeps outside in a heated cat house but
needed a wool blankie for her house. So I donated my well worn sweater to
her a couple of years ago.

I had in mind just a plain stocking stitch, but last night while swatching
and playing with the Banff I started a sleeve with a twisted rib, and am
going into a single cable up the centre of the sleeve. I thought of doing
a single cable up the centre of the front and back as well, with a cabled
yoke, but will probably change the design as I go.

I just cannot get over how yummy this wool is. And it is supposed to be
machine washable. Has anyone used it already? How does it wear? and
wash? I am just concerned that any merino this soft will tend to pill.

Knitting class is coming along fine. They are still geniuses (geniusies?)
and we are going to do a little lace tomorrow night. Several of them are
working on the child's chunky sweater pattern I gave them, and the rest are
doing their own projects ranging from mittens, scarves, and hats. One is
even working on a sample square afghan.

Work is still great, and I am down to the finish line with the permanent
position. I have filled in the papers, they are checking out my
background, and the offer should be made next week (I hope). It has been
dragging on for so long now that I get a little tired of waiting. But good
things come to those who wait.

Finished up another pair of socks, red wool/cream cotton ragg type, and
love them. Have been wearing them all week with Birkenstocks.
Love, Arlene in Toronto
Free Knitting Patterns
quanah@user.rose.com
http://www.rose.com/~quanah/
http://www.rose.com/~gw/

"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously
overlooked something."

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:13:29 EST
From: LorCJen@aol.com
Subject: Knit: (no subject)

My oldest daughter takes her knitting everywhereand so her co-workers know
about her favorite pastime. One of her fellow workers" aunt died(she was 91)
and knitted most of her life. This friend gave my daughter all of the
knitting paraphanalia she left. There are scads of needles of all sizes,
single and double points and some in their original packaging and priced at
ten cents(I wonder how old they must be). I can't wait to visit my daughter
and see this treasure trove. Just goes to prove that you never know what
will happen when you knit in public.
lorcjen@aol.com happily knitting on this dreary Sunday afternoon in Virginia

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:33:23 -0600
From: "Joan Scoggin" <jscoggin@corecomm.net>
Subject: Knit: 2000 Knitlist Gift Pattern/JWS

Greetings!

Been lurking for a while, not cold enough to knit with enthusiasm, and too
much work and kid stuff to want to just BLAHknit. Anyway, for those charity
gifts or last minute quickies for kids, here's my favorite personally
produced mitten pattern. I knit up a pair in a day with interruptions, an
afternoon if I'm "in the groove". Am following Sarah's suggestions...

> Title: Danny's Double Thick, Double Quick Mittens
>
> Chat: Made for the one child of mine who has managed to lose a Lopi
custom sweater, most of his socks, one each of three pairs of shoes, at
least seven mittens, and three handmade hats. IOW, I didn't want to invest
too much creative karmic power in this pattern, so it's REALLY easy.

> Size: fits ages 6 through 10
> Materials: 2 balls different colors leftover worsted weight yarn, about 3
oz each
1 set each #7 and #8 dpns
small stitch holder or bit of string
> Gauge: on 8's about 4 sts/inch but don't sweat it
> Special Abbreviations: pm (place marker), inc (increase, duh)
> Pattern:

With 7's and color A, cast on 28 sts, rib k2p2 for 16 rows.
With 8's, k 2 rows in A, increasing 4 sts across 1st row (32 sts).
Add in color B like so - one stitch in A, one stitch in B, one stitch in A,
one stitch in B, etc. for the remainder of the mitten unless otherwise
indicated.
K 4 rows stockinette using this alternating color pattern.

Increase for thumb as follows: (yes, the alternating colors will be a
little, UHN, but so what)
K15, pm, inc 1, k2, inc 1, pm, k to end.
K 1 row.
Inc every other row until 12 sts are between markers, k to end.(42 sts)
K16, put 10 on holder or piece of string, k16.

K 15 rows even.

In color A only, decrease as follows:
K2, k2tog around.
K around.
K2tog, k1 around.
K2tog around.
Pull yarn through and tie off.

Thumb: with A, PU 10 from holder and add about 5 sts to cover gaps. K 8
rows. Decrease as above. Pull yarn through and tie off.

> Finishing Instructions: Er, tidy up stray bits of yarn by tucking them
in. Leave ends longish because kids are rough on mittens.

Hope you and your youngsters enjoy them!

JWScoggin
jscoggin@corecomm.net

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:55:58 -0200
From: Flor <mafurla@matrix.com.br>
Subject: Knit: Amelia Aviator Cap free pattern finally available

Hello dear listers,

NEW FREE PATTERN: Amelia Erhart Aviator Cap is a well-fitted watch cap
(adult size in worsted weight). Nice for all ages. A good pattern for chemo
caps. About sizes: adult, in ww. Use DK yarn on needles 3.75mm (US#5) for
baby size and 4mm (US#6) for toddlers to pre-teens. Final piece is very
resilient in all directions.

This cap is knit flat and sideways and is reversible. You may choose your
favorite one. I, for one, prefer edges with K sts outside. I featured
written directions and also a chart. Included directions for left knitters
who work from left to right, as I do. I designed this cap a long time ago
and never got the mood to write the pattern. I had the kind help of a dear
lister friend who managed to proofread the written directions I sent her
full of mistakes. Poor dear! Hope it's all correct and clear now. Please,
report me any bugs. I can't see them but they must be there. Thanks haven
I'm in mindless project right now.

http://flor.freeservers.com/amelia1.htm

LAST FO: There are new photos of Quiggle's Ribbing Is No Yoke at

http://flor.feeservers.com/hand2000.htm

WIP: AS's Norfolk, from Fishermen's Sweaters book. Very simple pattern. A
classical Norfolk gansey, of course. :)

THE SWEATER WORKSHOP: At 09:41 12/11/00 -0800, Margaret Huffer wrote:
>Yes, the Sweater Workshop by Jaqqueline Fee is a marvel. I would use it
>for my knitting classes, but it is OP. If you can find a copy, get it!

In a quick search for Jean I found many online suppliers that carry this
book. I sent her at least five sites, four American and a Canadian one.

Have all a good Sunday!

Hugs,

Flor

=========================================================
I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.
[Booker T. Washington]
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http://flor.freeservers.com/

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:16:36 -0200
From: Flor <mafurla@matrix.com.br>
Subject: Re: Knit: Amelia Aviator Cap free pattern finally available

Me again (for a good reason),

Sorry! There was a typo in one of url's in my prior e-mail. Please read

http://flor.freeservers.com/hand2000.htm

Thanks,

Flor

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 15:31:19 -0800
From: "Robert &Sheila Findlay" <findlay1@blarg.net>
Subject: Re: Knit: Bulky Merino

Hi,
Read about your yarn Banf. What brand is it and where do you get it.
Thanks.

Sheila, Puyallup, Wa.
- -----Original Message-----
From: A. Williams <quanah@user.rose.com>
To: KnitList@kniton.com <KnitList@kniton.com>
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2000 1:08 PM
Subject: Knit: Bulky Merino

>As some of you know, I am a personal shopper and a yarnaholic. Several
>people have had me shop for them for Banff and I have not paid much
>attention to it since bulky is not usually my cup of tea. But I have been
>wanting a big, oversize pull over for ages to slop around in, that would go
>with blue jeans but still look good to wear to work on the not so cold
days.
>
>Well, one of my customers asked me to get some Banff in denim heather for
>her and it is just perfect for what I wanted, so of course there go the
>profits again and I bought two bags of it for myself.
>
>The colour was great, and when I started swatching and designing on the
>needles, the feel is soooooo soft. I can not get over the softness. And
>even with all the swatching and frogging, it is holding up well.
>
>I wanted a big pull over cause the one I had for years finally became a
>kitty blanket for Lickrish who sleeps outside in a heated cat house but
>needed a wool blankie for her house. So I donated my well worn sweater to
>her a couple of years ago.
>
>I had in mind just a plain stocking stitch, but last night while swatching
>and playing with the Banff I started a sleeve with a twisted rib, and am
>going into a single cable up the centre of the sleeve. I thought of doing
>a single cable up the centre of the front and back as well, with a cabled
>yoke, but will probably change the design as I go.
>
>I just cannot get over how yummy this wool is. And it is supposed to be
>machine washable. Has anyone used it already? How does it wear? and
>wash? I am just concerned that any merino this soft will tend to pill.
>
>Knitting class is coming along fine. They are still geniuses (geniusies?)
>and we are going to do a little lace tomorrow night. Several of them are
>working on the child's chunky sweater pattern I gave them, and the rest are
>doing their own projects ranging from mittens, scarves, and hats. One is
>even working on a sample square afghan.
>
>Work is still great, and I am down to the finish line with the permanent
>position. I have filled in the papers, they are checking out my
>background, and the offer should be made next week (I hope). It has been
>dragging on for so long now that I get a little tired of waiting. But good
>things come to those who wait.
>
>Finished up another pair of socks, red wool/cream cotton ragg type, and
>love them. Have been wearing them all week with Birkenstocks.
>Love, Arlene in Toronto
>Free Knitting Patterns
>quanah@user.rose.com
>http://www.rose.com/~quanah/
>http://www.rose.com/~gw/
>
>"If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously
>overlooked something."
>

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 19:17:50 -0500
From: "Mary Hunt" <maryhunt@stny.rr.com>
Subject: Knit: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to
14 Donna mailto:dlstratio@juno.com
14 Gayle mailto:davinci@vni.net
15 Cara Lee mailto:CBlume6@aol.com

Mary
maryhunt@stny.rr.com

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Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:04:37 -0800
From: "Katherine Foster" <kfoster@coastnet.com>
Subject: Knit: Update

Hi folks,
I'm just finishing up the Cross Your Heart Gansey and it turned out really
well. This is a store sample so it's been knitted in light green Galway.
Kind of a "love it or hate it" colour but apparently the shade of green that
we'll see a lot of in the spring.
I'm also working on a pullover for myself, loosely based on a Sandra design
from earlier this year. I'm using 1 strand of ROWAN Wool Cotton and 1
strand of SIRDAR Cappuccino (cross between ladder ribbon and bouclé).
Getting up to the armholes was easy but now I have to figure out what I'm
doing for armhole shaping ... it's been languishing but once the Gansey is
done, I'll be right at it again.
I'm also knitting socks out of LANG JaWoll cotton blend. I really love this
yarn, it has such a great, cotton-y feel. I might even like it better than
Regia cotton although the colour selection is a bit limited. I've heard
though that Lang is going to develop some brighter colours.

... happy knitting !

Katherine
kfoster@coastnet.com

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;"
John 11:25

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