4221

Knitlist Digest Monday, November 20 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 4221

In this issue of the KnitList Digest:

Knit: Knit Character Irony, Woolcraft books, Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK, OKC
["Helen Suter" <hlsuter]
Knit: Knit Character Irony, Woolcraft Books, Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK, OKC
["Helen Suter" <hlsuter]
Knit: Blues Clues           ["Carolyn Bremner" <smilinknitter@hotmail.com>]
Knit: Monterey yarn shop thanks    [Susan Barron <homeandhearth@mwisp.net>]
Knit: Questions                                         [SWSOFTWAR@aol.com]
Knit: Re: Questions                                ["Pat" <mpope@ticz.com>]
Knit: Double point sets                   [Wendy Levy <wlevy@richmond.edu>]
Knit: Lost a pattern                              ["cat" <cat@postnet.com>]
Knit: penguins                            [Martha <mskala@tampabay.rr.com>]
Knit: toe cover for casts [william houston and elizabeth durand <billeliz]
Re: Knit: penguins               ["Sara & David Sharpe" <dasharpe@gte.net>]
Re: Knit: penguins                 [BJ Heeke <nwspinner00@foxinternet.net>]
Knit: Liz Claiborne Sweater ["Melissa Lampert" <melissa.lampert@clockwork]
Knit: Mary, is that you?               ["Ann MacIlravie" <annmac@trib.com>]
Knit: GIFT: Reworking of 1860's Child's Easy Scarf pattern [Sarah and Jam]
Re: Knit: penguins                [Sandy Turner <azhreia@optushome.com.au>]
Knit: older Kureyon                       [Martha <mskala@tampabay.rr.com>]
Knit: pattern direction help PLEASE                        [IMA369@aol.com]
Knit: Valance pattern                       ["lesa" <redegg@magdalene.org>]
Knit: NYTimes Adopt a sheep                ["spider" <spider@computer.net>]
Knit: Chihuahua Sweater                                   [Lmbknit@aol.com]
Knit: Sugar & Cream yarn                  [Linda <hollymarie_01@yahoo.com>]
Knit: rolled edges and blocking ["Miriam Harris" <mimharris31@hotmail.com]
Knit: Looking to knit with people I can see! ["Irene K. Lewis" <reeniebea]
Knit: Article in People Magazine [Lea Ann Steele <lea_ann_steele@juno.com]
Re: Knit: Chihuahua Sweater      ["Rachel Kates" <rachelkates@hotmail.com>]
Re: Knit: Chicago LYSS                   [Renee Levitz <rlevitz@erols.com>]
Knit: Selling Yarn & Books, FO's...    ["Kitty Pasik" <kittyp@gatecom.com>]
Knit:Male knitter, Books, WIPs    ["Paulette Lane" <paulette_lane@msn.com>]

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:13:13 -0000
From: "Helen Suter" <hlsuter@compuserve.com>
Subject: Knit: Knit Character Irony, Woolcraft books, Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK,
OKC

Hi knitters

from a snuffly house - argh! we've all got colds - in Windsor,

Knit Character Irony

After a visit to one of the local department stores in the local high street
...

I don't know if many of you know about the little pink knitted - they really
were - characters who first appeared on British TV back in the 1960's - The
Clangers. They live out in space on a moon (?) amongst music trees, flying
singing silver tea kettles, and a soup dragon communicating in high pitched
squeaks. Anyway, they're making a revival - like everything else from this
'media era'. Studying the TV show and my videos you can see that the
characters are knitted in pink yarn and have little armour - I think this is
what it is - fabric felt patches stitched on. So you would think when these
toys hit the shelves they would be knitted - possibly mass machine produced
but knitted. Uh-uh, no, wrong! They're marketing them in pink fabric
without even a faux knit finish!

To see what these characters really look like ...

http://www.clangers.co.uk/knitted4.htm

or if you want the whole history etc. (NAYY disclaimers applies)

http://www.clangers.co.uk/

Woolcraft Books
Does anyone own the Patons Woolcraft books? I have two copies of what I
think are the same book, just vastly different in age.
The first copy I purchased in Selfridges - back when they had a yarn
department - in 1993 for £1.65, according to the sticker on the back. Its
cover shows a photograph of two hands knitting a pink Aran (?) swatch. It
says in the top right-hand corner Book 295, Price Code J and inside the
front cover has a copyright dated 1989 and 25th Edition. The inside cover
blurb states that 'This is a completely revised and updated version of the
world's best selling basic knitting book. Woolcraft first appeared over 80
years ago, and over the years has been regarded by many as the authorative
'Knitters Bible'. .... ' It's title is actually - Woolcraft - The Basic
Guide to Knitting & Crochet ... from first steps to finishing touches. This
booklet has photos and text intermixed and no index or contents page.
My second copy I've been sent by a friend - who knows I'm a knit-nut. This
one's details are ...
It's titled Woolcraft - A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet. Its cover
price is 6d. The cover is a sepia tone - this may have something to do with
age - and shows an orange and brown print of a seated woman holding her
knitting - checking for missed stitches or experiencing a tactile moment? A
sticker on the front says John Smith & Co. (Wools) Ltd., 6 Frederick Street,
Edinburgh - Enquiries and Post Orders answered by Return Mail. On the
inside page it advertises itself as the 'New & Enlarged Edition'. I have
looked and looked but cannot find a date anywhere. The only article I can
find which may help me date it is the use of Teazle brush - which could be
obtained in the UK for a price of 2/4 according to a brief paragraph. A
smaller brush is also advertised as the Midget Teazle for 1/3. At the
bottom of this paragraph about the Teazle brush is a comment that 'Many
knitters prefer not to brush the fabric made from Teazle Wool, considering
it more beautiful just as it comes from the needle.' The photos and text in
this booklet are on separate pages. The photo pages show numerous articles
all identified by a letter and at the foot of the page is a caption title
Fig x - A. desc., B., desc., etc, etc. There is also a Contents index at
the front. So I wonder how old this one is? It was produced back in the
times of Patons & Baldwins, Ltd. Alloa & Hallifax.
Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK
Despairing at the lack of any needlecraft magazines in my local newsagents I
picked up a copy of Machine Knitters News. I'm not a machine knitter but
anything knit will do when I'm desperate for something to read and you've
left your knitting and novel at home and you've got time idle on your hands.
Upon returning home I got out the chequebook - as the shade cards ranged
between £3/4 -and sent off for some shade cards from two of the advertisers
(usual NAYY disclaimers apply)
Hmm, does my stash need enhancing? ...
Simply Shetland, Unit 11 Fisherrow Ind. Est., Newhailes Road, Musselburgh,
Scotland, EH21 6RU.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 131 665 6711
This company does Pure Wool Aran on the Cone in some beautiful shades. They
also do coned Cashmere, Lambswool & Cotton in assorted cone sizes. The
colour cards are just beautiful.
Shades of Cashmere, Grove Farm, Wolvey, Hinckley, LE10 3LL
Tel/Fax: 01455 220767
This shop/farm (?) belongs to Jane Woodward and is only visitable by
appointment. You can reclaim your shade card price on your first order.
She sells cones of Cashmere, Mohair, Cotton, Silk, and Geelong - as in
Australian - Merino Lambs Wool in pure and mixed cones.
As I said before, no affiliation, just wanted to share.
OKC

Still plugging away on the Thunderbird 5 sweater for my son but life seems
to have got in the way of knitting this week <sigh>. I've done the back,
and am halfway up the sleeves - just the intarsia front to do. 'Thunderbird
Day' is still 2 weeks away so hopefully I can get this finished. I mean
it's only a small size sweater!

Happy knitting

Helen in Windsor, England

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:52:14 -0000
From: "Helen Suter" <hlsuter@compuserve.com>
Subject: Knit: Knit Character Irony, Woolcraft Books, Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK,
OKC

Hi knitters

Apologies for sending this twice but the first time, due to reasons unknown,
the print alignment seems to have gone awry. Hopefully this time it will be
more readable... here goes ..

from a snuffly house - argh! we've all got colds - in Windsor,

Knit Character Irony

After a visit to one of the local department stores in the local high street
...

To see what these characters really look like ...

http://www.clangers.co.uk/knitted4.htm

or if you want the whole history etc. (NAYY disclaimers applies)

http://www.clangers.co.uk/

Woolcraft Books

Does anyone own the Patons Woolcraft books? I have two copies of what I
think are the same book, just vastly different in age.

The first copy I purchased in Selfridges - back when they had a yarn
department - in 1993 for £1.65, according to the sticker on the back. Its
cover shows a photograph of two hands knitting a pink Aran (?) swatch. It
says in the top right-hand corner Book 295, Price Code J and inside the
front cover has a copyright dated 1989 and 25th Edition. The inside cover
blurb states that 'This is a completely revised and updated version of the
world's best selling basic knitting book. Woolcraft first appeared over 80
years ago, and over the years has been regarded by many as the authorative
'Knitters Bible'. .... ' It's title is actually - Woolcraft - The Basic
Guide to Knitting & Crochet ... from first steps to finishing touches. This
booklet has photos and text intermixed and no index or contents page.

My second copy I've been sent by a friend - who knows I'm a knit-nut. This
one's details are ...
It's titled Woolcraft - A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet. Its cover
price is 6d. The cover is a sepia tone - this may have something to do with
age - and shows an orange and brown print of a seated woman holding her
knitting - checking for missed stitches or experiencing a tactile moment? A
sticker on the front says John Smith & Co. (Wools) Ltd., 6 Frederick Street,
Edinburgh - Enquiries and Post Orders answered by Return Mail. On the
inside page it advertises itself as the 'New & Enlarged Edition'. I have
looked and looked but cannot find a date anywhere. The only article I can
find which may help me date it is the use of Teazle brush - which could be
obtained in the UK for a price of 2/4 according to a brief paragraph. A
smaller brush is also advertised as the Midget Teazle for 1/3. At the
bottom of this paragraph about the Teazle brush is a comment that 'Many
knitters prefer not to brush the fabric made from Teazle Wool, considering
it more beautiful just as it comes from the needle.' The photos and text in
this booklet are on separate pages. The photo pages show numerous articles
all identified by a letter and at the foot of the page is a caption title
Fig x - A. desc., B., desc., etc, etc. There is also a Contents index at
the front. So I wonder how old this one is? It was produced back in the
times of Patons & Baldwins, Ltd. Alloa & Hallifax.

Some sources for Coned Yarn in the UK

Despairing at the lack of any needlecraft magazines in my local newsagents I
picked up a copy of Machine Knitters News. I'm not a machine knitter but
anything knit will do when I'm desperate for something to read and you've
left your knitting and novel at home and you've got time idle on your hands.
Upon returning home I got out the chequebook - as the shade cards ranged
between £3/4 -and sent off for some shade cards from two of the advertisers
(usual NAYY disclaimers apply)

Hmm, does my stash need enhancing? ...

Simply Shetland, Unit 11 Fisherrow Ind. Est., Newhailes Road, Musselburgh,
Scotland, EH21 6RU.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 131 665 6711
This company does Pure Wool Aran on the Cone in some beautiful shades. They
also do coned Cashmere, Lambswool & Cotton in assorted cone sizes. The
colour cards are just beautiful.

Shades of Cashmere, Grove Farm, Wolvey, Hinckley, LE10 3LL
Tel/Fax: 01455 220767
This shop/farm (?) belongs to Jane Woodward and is only visitable by
appointment. You can reclaim your shade card price on your first order.
She sells cones of Cashmere, Mohair, Cotton, Silk, and Geelong - as in
Australian - Merino Lambs Wool in pure and mixed cones.

As I said before, no affiliation, just wanted to share.

OKC

Happy knitting

Helen in Windsor, England

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 09:31:24 EST
From: "Carolyn Bremner" <smilinknitter@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: Blues Clues

Several months ago I had a good graph of Blues Clues, but after changing
computers lost it. Does anyone know of a good site where it is offered.
Also, what happened to Wool Works? I can't connect to Emily Way's site
anymore. Has it been discontinued?
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:06:18 -0500
From: Susan Barron <homeandhearth@mwisp.net>
Subject: Knit: Monterey yarn shop thanks

Hi knitlisters,
Thanks to everyone who sent info about yarn shops in Monterey. Monarch
Knits was recommended several times and I am really looking forward to
visiting that shop and as many of the others as time allows. I appreciate
the help! Knitlist is great!

Susan

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:10:53 EST
From: SWSOFTWAR@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Questions

Since this is the second time in two days, I have seen this word -

1 - What is Leicester yarn? What is it made of?

2 - Can anyone suggest alternate (non-wool as I am allergic) yarn for #21 in
the current VK? (DH loved the scarf so much that he now wants a sweater (-:
)

3 - I will be travelling to Washington DC in early December, are there any
good LYS that I should check out?

Thanks for all your wisdom

Susan Mann
NYC

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:34:41 -0500
From: "Pat" <mpope@ticz.com>
Subject: Knit: Re: Questions

Liecester is a breed of luster longwool sheep. It is one of the pretty
wools with long staple and a soft sheen to the yarn. It is one of my all
time favorites to spin, in that it is also soft. It does not have the crimp
that the shorter breeds have. It also does not plump out as much when
blocking, that the shorter wools do. Because it is a longer staple, it is
easier to spin IMHO.

Pat in Indiana

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:44:31 -0500
From: Wendy Levy <wlevy@richmond.edu>
Subject: Knit: Double point sets

I have decided to give myself an early Christmas gift in the form of a
complete set of Brittany Birch double points. Patternworks has the set for
$117 plus $10 shipping, a bit steep considering I have several pairs
already. Can anyone point me to a less expensive source for this set? I
think Patternworks hurts themselves by never ever giving incentives to
purchase from them. Seems every other company I deal with gives free
shipping or percentage off or somesuch every so often. Don't they realize
we all enjoy a bargain?!!

Thanks for any tips,
Wendy

*************************
Wendy Levy
Admin. Assistant
Department of English
University of Richmond
VA 23173
(804)289-8287
mailto:wlevy@richmond.edu

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 09:51:19 -0600
From: "cat" <cat@postnet.com>
Subject: Knit: Lost a pattern

Hi, all:

I'm looking for the web site of a pattern which was mentioned in the last
few days either here or on KnitU. I thought I had it bookmarked but now
can't find it -- either in my bookmarks or by perusing the last few days
worth of digests on both lists.

It's a free pattern on a yarn shop's site (I believe) for a sweater/jacket
in which the fronts are knit diagonally and the size is controlled by the
width of the knitted straight side pieces. Ring any bells with anyone?
There are two versions of the pattern, I believe, and I'm looking for the
second, improved one. It included a skematic at the bottom of the page.

If you can tell me where to find it, I will be most appreciative.

Charlotte - in Fenton, MO
cat@postnet.com

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:07:34 -0500
From: Martha <mskala@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Knit: penguins

Hi all,
A few weeks ago I wrote asking about sweaters for the little penguins
and was told by more than one person that they were no longer needed and
were throwing them away due to over stock.

In our local paper here in St. Pete. Fl yesterday was a large article on
it and it stated that they were indeed still needed and that the
emailing of not needing them was a hoax. According to the paper
article, the sweaters don't last long and disentigrate so they need a
constant supply of new ones. The article was from Phillip Island.
Can anyone clairify this for me?
Thanks,
Martha

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:18:16 -0500
From: william houston and elizabeth durand <billeliz@inet.net>
Subject: Knit: toe cover for casts

Well, everyone, it's time for icy sidewalks and skiing again, so here's the
site for the pattern to make a toe cover for casts:
<http://www.fibergypsy.com/pmkn/toecover.shtml>

While I'm at it, thanks, Joan Hamer, for Pine Meadow Knitting News--it's a
wonderful publication, and I'm glad you've been able to keep it going.

Elizabeth in Ardmore, PA

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:43:17 -0500
From: "Sara & David Sharpe" <dasharpe@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Knit: penguins

Hi guys
On 11/20/00 at 12:07 PM Martha wrote:

>Hi all,
>A few weeks ago I wrote asking about sweaters for the little penguins
>and was told by more than one person that they were no longer needed and
>were throwing them away due to over stock.
>
>In our local paper here in St. Pete. Fl yesterday was a large article on
>it and it stated that they were indeed still needed and that the
>emailing of not needing them was a hoax. According to the paper
>article, the sweaters don't last long and disentigrate so they need a
>constant supply of new ones. The article was from Phillip Island.
>Can anyone clairify this for me?

A week ago I saw in the same paper a request for wool by the teacher=
wanting to have her student make the penguin sweaters. I left her a=
message saying that the sweaters were no longer needed. She called me back=
last Monday saying that she had called Australia and had found out that it=
was indeed true. The penguins no longer need sweaters and that the extras=
they receive are being sold as souvenirs.

Obviously, the article was written after the teacher had asked the paper to=
publicize her request for wool but without the reporter doing any research=
on the story and with the teacher not calling the paper back to explain=
that there is no longer the need for the penguin sweaters.

I told the teacher about other charity knitting projects that she and the=
kids could do but I have a feeling that the children were intrigued by the=
penguins needing sweaters rather than by a desire to do charity work....

Sara--in mid-Florida where it's almost COLD today!!!

Sara Sharpe
Clearwater, Florida
dasharpe@gte.net
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------=
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Take out the fortune before you eat the cookie.....
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------=
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:47:15 -0600
From: BJ Heeke <nwspinner00@foxinternet.net>
Subject: Re: Knit: penguins

Martha
You can contact the penquin people at penguins@penguins.org.au. I found their website by
searching
for Phillips Island Penguins on Google. The website address is http://www.penguins.org.au/
I am not sure if they need any more sweaters, but it sure would not hurt to ask! They are so
cute!
BJ
- --

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

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:08:04 -0600
From: "Melissa Lampert" <melissa.lampert@clockwork-solutions.com>
Subject: Knit: Liz Claiborne Sweater

Hello Knitfriends,

I sadly haven't been knitting for a while and have been travelling a lot, so
I've only been a lurker who is horribly behind on digests! I did buy some
sock yarn and downloaded a nice pattern, but have been busy with a cross
stitch for my cousin's new baby.

Question: In Cosmo, there was a Liz Claiborne cardigan in an ad which I
loved. I accidentally threw out the Cosmo when I moved, having forgotten why
I was saving it. I wanted to try and make that sweater. It was a cardigan
with lots of textured stitch patterns and cables, and the lower section
looked like it was knit sideways then picked up and worked. Has anyone seen
this sweater, or know if the pattern is available?

I got all my things that were shipped from Israel, so I can buy yarn for the
Mitered Mozart now! I'm planning to use BS Cotton Fleece and to change the
colorway to something I like better.

Have fun knitting,

Melissa =)
Austin, TX where it finally stopped raining!

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Melissa Lampert, Ph.D. / Clockwork Solutions
3432 Greystone Drive, Suite 202 Austin, TX 78731
(512) 338-1945, ext. 101
melissa.lampert@clockwork-solutions.com

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:04:50 -0700
From: "Ann MacIlravie" <annmac@trib.com>
Subject: Knit: Mary, is that you?

Rambling response after lots of list reading:

Isn't list mom, Mary Hunt, the one and same as the Mary Hunt in the article
'One stitch at a time,' on page 20 in the latest FCEK? Very inspiring
article and it certainly puts a little thumb discomfort in perspective.

One of my on going projects is knitting socks with variations on ribbing
instead of plain old vanilla. They go much quicker than lace or cabled
socks, and look unique. The latest Vogue Knitting has a page with 6
different ribbings. I'm using the wavy ribbing with some purple varigated
Koigu. It takes away the defined stripe and makes the pattern look almost
like a tiny flame stitch.

FO - my first "prayer shawl" for a prayer ministry. This is knit with Lion
Brand Homespun on size 13 needles in a basket weave pattern (co 63 st, row
1-k3, p3, row 2 - p3, k3) It turned out wonderfully soft and squishy. Using
three skeins, it is about 64 inches long and 30 inches wide with a 6 inch
fringe.

Another FO when I finish sewing it up will be a child's cardigan in
Cleckheaton varigated yarn, "winter plaid." I find I'm rapidly tiring of
varigated yarn though and probably won't buy more. I love the bright colors,
but don't care for the muddiness where colors blend and am not a "stripe"
lover. And as long as I'm being opininated - the only mitered pattern I've
liked is the Mitered Mozart. Mitered squares seem to be to knitting what
the grannie square was to crochet a few years ago - I've seen too many.

Kathleen - please tell us what a "pesebre" is?

Flor - you are amazing. Thanks for all you share!

Wendy and Isolde- your sweaters are really beautiful and inspiring. Thanks
for sharing the photos!

The moth discussion was on the other list, but I am wondering how long
others microwave yarn to kill the little critters and eggs. I put skeins in
for about 30 seconds and balls which are more dense, for about 1 minute.
The yarn comes out warm and damp.

Ann in bright blue, sunny, crisp NE Wyoming where we have about 18 inches of
fluffy snow.

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:06:36 +1100
From: Sarah and Jamie <brink909@iaccess.com.au>
Subject: Knit: GIFT: Reworking of 1860's Child's Easy Scarf pattern

Hi all,

I've added my own gift pattern to the 2000 knitlist gifts page. It's a
reworking of an easy yet unusual child's scarf from Godey's Lady's Book 1860.

You'll find it on the gifts page at http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/2000

I'm currently looking into the feasibility of purchasing all the Godey's
Ladies Books from the 1800's on CD over the next 10 years (only 1837 to
about 1844 has been published so far) as my next project after I have
finished updating all the lace patterns from Homework (
http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/homework ). It has many patterns that
are still useful to todays knitters & I think it might be fun to update them.
Don't ask me when I'll be starting though! I have a feeling Homework is
going to take over a year to get just the knitting part done. I was
thinking I might also do the crochet section but still haven't decided.

Sarah :)
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Knitting Books, CD's, DVD's, Palm Pilots and more at up to 40% off!
Free US Postage for orders over $100 before November 22nd
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on the web
mailto:brink909@iaccess.com.au (that's brink9-zero-9) ICQ: 4995240
Wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/wishlist/3DJ9QQRDDYX9S/

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Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 07:45:56 +1100
From: Sandy Turner <azhreia@optushome.com.au>
Subject: Re: Knit: penguins

Martha wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> A few weeks ago I wrote asking about sweaters for the little penguins
> and was told by more than one person that they were no longer needed and
> were throwing them away due to over stock.

I can certainly tell you that they would NEVER throw away a knitted
penguin sweater. These poor birds get oiled and worse all too
frequently, and any "surplus" penguin sweaters would be held for the
next emergency and never thrown away.

> In our local paper here in St. Pete. Fl yesterday was a large article on
> it and it stated that they were indeed still needed and that the
> emailing of not needing them was a hoax. According to the paper
> article, the sweaters don't last long and disentigrate so they need a
> constant supply of new ones. The article was from Phillip Island.
> Can anyone clairify this for me?

I could not find out any direct information on this (and it's too early
to call anywhere) but I'm sure that they will take any quantity of
hand-knit natural wool sweaters. Like I said before the oiling of birds
occurs frequently, and they need to have stockpiles on hand for
potentially hundreds of birds all needing a sweater at the one time.

hope this helps
Sandy

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:01:33 -0500
From: Martha <mskala@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Knit: older Kureyon

I'm looking for Noro Kureyon in color #94. It's called Radiant Jewels.
I need 11 balls. Would anyone have it?
Thanks,
Martha

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:03:57 EST
From: IMA369@aol.com
Subject: Knit: pattern direction help PLEASE

Hi everyone. I need help with a poncho pattern from FCEK Spring/Summer ''99.
the pattern is an easy one. Here goes:

Garter Stripe Pattern
*Work 6 rounds in ST st, work 1 round in reverse St st; rep from * (7 rounds
for garter stripe pattern.

Poncho
cast on ....HERE''S THE PART I DON'T UNDERSTAND
Work garter stripe pat, and work dec every other round at each marker as
foll: *work to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sl marker, k2tog, work to next
marker...

my question: Do I decrease every other round, including the reverse
stockinette round or just do the decreases on the st st rounds? If I dec on
the rever st st, how do I do it?
thanks in advance for any help
cyndi in philly

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:32:14 -0800
From: "lesa" <redegg@magdalene.org>
Subject: Knit: Valance pattern

Hello, knitters....

Thanks for all the responses to my request for a valance pattern.   It seems
that the only one people know about is the Lotus Lace Valance pattern, which
wasn't really what I had in mind.   I've been playing around with an antique
lace edging pattern, and am thinking about alterations that I can make to
get an end result I'm happy with.   So maybe it will end up being my first
original pattern!

Also, I discovered that my "mystery" bargain basket yarn is 100% mercenized
cotton. Rather than burning it, I went to my LYS and compared it to other
yarn they have in stock. Now if only I could figure out how much of it I
have! :-)

Adopt-a-Sheep: If anyone finds any info about this in English, I'd really
like to hear more about it!

Paulette's Calendar: Is it too late to buy one?

FO: I just finished my very first pair of socks!!! They're for my
grandfather, for Christmas. I used red Fiesta yarn, and the tube socks
pattern found here:

http://www.frugalhaus.com/tubesks.htm

They turned out very well, though the second sock was slightly longer (not
too noticable though). I have to make sure my measurements are more
consistent in the future. If my digital camera hadn't been stolen earlier
this year, I'd have a picture online to show off.....

New WIP: Mr. Bean Teddy Bear from this pattern:

http://www.oocities.org/handknitter/beanbear.htm

I'm about 25 rows into the first body piece. Has anyone else worked this
pattern? Did it come together well? It's going to hopefully be a
Christmas gift too, so if there are any random pieces of advice for this
pattern floating around, I'd be glad to hear them.

I can't wait until Christmas is over so I can knit something for myself!!!
:-)

Live well,

- -- lesa whyte
Seattle, WA (via Microsoft Campus in Redmond)

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:42:53 -0500
From: "spider" <spider@computer.net>
Subject: Knit: NYTimes Adopt a sheep

Hi knitters,

Did anyone else enjoy the article on Saturday in the NY Times about the
adoption program in Abruzzi Italy. Here's the synopsis on the Times Web
site.

Adopt a Sheep, for Friend or Dinner Companion
By ALESSANDRA STANLEY
In a new twist on long-distance adoptions, sheep lovers can now select their
pick of the flock over the Internet. A $154 contract entitles adoptive
''parents'' to a year's supply of their chosen one's merino wool and fresh
cheese, as well as a photog ...
November 18, 2000, Saturday

They didn't put in the part that the less sentimental could also get the
lamb chops. Which would be me. ever since I started knitting I must eat lamb
chops once a month. My favorite is the Outback Steakhouse's rack of lamb.
It's the best lamb I've ever eaten!

Knitters Do It In Public!

Knit On!

fran
spider@computer.net
chappaqua, ny

Home of the President of the US and the future US Senator from NY

Go Wildcats! Go Hoosiers!

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:56:45 EST
From: Lmbknit@aol.com
Subject: Knit: Chihuahua Sweater

Anybody know of a sweater pattern for, yes, a chihuahua. Doesn't it sound
cute?

(Did I spell it right?)

Lauren in Albuquerque

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:07:56 -0800 (PST)
From: Linda <hollymarie_01@yahoo.com>
Subject: Knit: Sugar & Cream yarn

I've been looking for some worsted weight variegated
yarn to make the Magical Mitered Vest. The sample was
made with Brown Sheep Cotton Kaleidoscope, but I'm
looking for a purple/blue mix.

I saw some Sugar & Cream cotton yarn in AC Moore
today, and the "jewel" shade had just the colors I
want. But I'm wondering if this yarn is suitable for a
vest, and not just dishcloths.

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has used this
yarn--does it fade or pill, would it hold up and look
nice for a long time?

TIA,
Linda

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:20:24 -0800
From: "Miriam Harris" <mimharris31@hotmail.com>
Subject: Knit: rolled edges and blocking

dear knitters,
i made a scarf identical to the one Gap sells in a k2, p1 ribbing.
However, it rolls and i have tried to remedy it by getting it wet and laying
it out to dry. This hasn't really worked. what do you guys think would help?
thanks for listening!

mim in CA
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 19:54:59 -0600
From: "Irene K. Lewis" <reeniebean@earthlink.net>
Subject: Knit: Looking to knit with people I can see!

Hello all!

I was trying to locate a TKGA chapter or other knitting organization in
Chicago. I went to the TKGA website and tried to find a group locally.
But... the woman who was listed as running a group in my area never wrote me
back. Are they any Chicago folks out there who can suggest a group for me?
Being a "younger" knitter, I don't often meet knitters. Whenever I do try to
get a group together of knitting enthusiasts, I pretty much have to start by
first teaching everyone how to knit. Although I am happy to keep the craft
alive, it's not much of a learning experience for me. (Also, none of the
people I've taught have turned out to be as obsessed with it as I tend to
be.)

Thanks,
Irene
reeniebean@earthlink.net

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:53:27 -0600
From: Lea Ann Steele <lea_ann_steele@juno.com>
Subject: Knit: Article in People Magazine

I noticed on my trip scanning through my email (I hadn't looked for a
couple of days -- had 239 messages!) that one or two of you all mentioned
the knitting in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" movie. I have been
lurking for a little while here, but when I saw the article on page 168
of the November 27 issue of "People" magazine, I HAD to mention it. The
article mentions the gal who actually KNIT all those sweaters for that
movie. Her name is Susanne Cousins, a Swedish designer who does TONS of
knitting for the movies. She designed all those sweaters, too. It's a
pretty good article, and I just "happened across it.

There's also an article, on page 177, about MY neck of the woods. An
all-female crew of a fire station in Tacoma, Washington. Didn't mention
knitting; it is just from close to where I live.

So how's all the Christmas knitting going? (Just checking . . .) Later!

LEA ANN

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:46:44 -0600
From: "Rachel Kates" <rachelkates@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Chihuahua Sweater

Ester Bozak offers the Custom-Fit Dog Sweater pattern for free at

http://cs.oswego.edu/~ebozak/knit/esb-patterns/dog-sweater.html

I printed it out for my 50 pound weimaraner and am trying to decide between
worsted and DK weights, but I suppose it could work for your little teacup
in a sport weight, since it is based on measurements.
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 23:03:38 -0500
From: Renee Levitz <rlevitz@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Knit: Chicago LYSS

I've been to We'll Keep You In Stitches twice while on trips to Chicago,
once in June or July of 1999 and once about a year before. Both times
the ladies working in the shop were smoking big time and the smoke odor
was very apparent. I, myself, am a reformed smoker. I gave up a really
heavy habit (about 3 packs per day) about sixteen years ago. I am
really sensitive to the smell and although I'm very empathetic to
smokers in general, I do not believe that any shop that deals in
textiles of any kind should allow smoking. My LYS was originally
started by a lovely lady who is still a smoker and she never allowed
smoking in the shop. The shop is now owned and run by her daughter who
does not smoke. The rules are the same. No smoking in the shop. The
Chicago shop has a phenomenal inventory of yarn (much of it is kept way
in the back) but I must say that the smell of smoke did shorten my visit
and probably limited my shopping (i.e. spending).

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Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:06:54 -0500
From: "Kitty Pasik" <kittyp@gatecom.com>
Subject: Knit: Selling Yarn & Books, FO's...

Hi Knitters:

Sale: contact me privately for list of items. Also selling Ebony 8" size 8
DP's.

FO's: Finally!! Finished my "Lee's Feel Great" sweater. Came out exactly
true to size. Knitted tons of animal blankets for our local shelter to keep
the furry critters comfy. Finished several pair of the 'Ribbers' sox.
These are my all time favorites for Christmas gifts.

Working on a SWAK vest. If anyone has any tips as to how to stay with it
long enough to finish, I'd appreciate hearing them. Having a hard time
doing more than 4-5 rows at a time. Guess intarsia isn't my bag!!

So much for now,
Kitty in (finally) cold Michigan
kittyp@gatecom.com

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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:45:33 -0800
From: "Paulette Lane" <paulette_lane@msn.com>
Subject: Knit:Male knitter, Books, WIPs

Greetings from a sunny and not very cold Vancouver, BC!

Great to hear that the calendars are arriving in good time and that everyone
is so pleased. Thank you for all the kind words and comments. Every year is
a different puzzle that I put together and I am always a bit apprehensive
about how it will be received. Photos get used according to how they relate
to other photos so it is hard to please everyone. Thanks again to Sivia
Harding for scanning the collages. Nice to have a partner in crime. <g>

MALE KNITTER COMMUTING
This morning on the SeaBus, I was reading e-mail on my Palm and in my
peripheral vision, I was sure that I saw knitting hands. I was reading KL
messages and thought my mind was really playing tricks on me. So, I looked
up and two seats over, a handsome, nicely dressed young man was knitting,
continental style, dark brown marled wool in a basket weave pattern. I
immediately slide over and said, "I am knitter, too. Whatcha knittin' ?" He
replied that he was knitting a pullover for his father for Christmas but
that it may be a vest if he runs out of time. Sound familiar? He learned to
knit from an ex-girlfriend and his father did not have a problem with his
knitting. Unfortunately, he went in the opposite direction when we landed.
His backpack was smaller than the usual book bag size. Just perfect for a
knitting project. What a way to start the day!

WIPs
It is so nice to have time to knit again. Presently, I am knitting mini
teddy bears using the double knitting technique. We are making decorations
as extras for Nova House, the shelter for abused women that we support. Each
December meeting, we invite the co-ordinators to receive our knitted and
monetary donation and they tell us about the work they do. We have a lot of
new members this year who have never heard about Nova House except from the
guild.

The mini teddy pattern is from a mini-workshop that a guild member gave on
double knitting a few months ago. She learned it during a Knit With Us with
Shirl the Purl several years before. Lots of fun. It is a perfect ornament
size.

Am trying to decide which yarn to use for the Knitting is No Yoke Sweater.
MY LYS does carry Mission Falls, the suggested yarn. I will just have to go
the shop and be inspired. After the tension swatch, I will rework the
numbers in the pattern because my shoulders are narrower and my torso is
shorter than the average female. I like doing that kind of calculation so it
is not a labour.

BOOKS
Have a stack of the newest knitting books on my desk that I haven't even
opened yet and I ordered Latvian Dreams and Little Badgers tonight from
Needle Arts book Shop on line. Myrna Stahman's book is on its way, too. Some
knitters buy yarn, I buy books. Have been trying to organize a reading
weekend where DH and I take our respective books to a B&B somewhere and
spend the time getting caught up on our reading. When we lived in Montreal,
we used to escape to the Village House in Jackson, NH. Haven't found a
suitable place in the west, yet.

Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy.

Keep Canada Knitting

Paulette Lane
PLANE Images
paulette_lane@msn.com
Ask your LYS about the 2001 Tribute to EZ Calendar.
If you don't have a LYS, ask me.

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