Hi hi! I am new to this group and I am slightly new to knitting. I've knitted one scarf in which I tought myself how to knit and I am really excited I found...
-Hi Latanya, my name is Amanda.. I am just starting to sew myself. its pretty tough,i think.. ive already made one skirt and will be tempting another one.....
Well, I want to start off with something small and easy like a skirt. I don't even know where to begin. I have to make time to start practicing. There is so...
hello! i'm new here... i have a sewing machine and have made a few pillows out of upholstery fabric i get free from work. i have experimented with making...
Hi Latana, I've been sewing for about 10 years now. If you need any kind of help with that just ask. I would start with a pattern if you are new. Go to...
I just wanted to say hello since I've been lurking on this list for awhile now... I'm a new knitter too-- mostly scarves so far though I've done a lot of...
Drop in soon, we don't bite. I haven't been recently due to parental visits and a new job, but it's a great group so don't deny yourself the fun of their...
I found this really helpful site which has all sorts of great tips, including how to make sure that your sleeves come out the right size. No more gorilla arms...
Thanks Harriet! I'm traveling a lot during the summer for work and for pleasure but come the fall I will definitely drop by and say hello. I should have a ...
Hi All, "Can I bring my knitting needles on the plane, are metal needles okay, circulars vs. DPNs?" There's a lot of misinformation about carry-on restrictions...
Sami, I flew Song back in June. I wrote them an email asking if I could bring my needles aboard or not. Here's their reply... Thank you for contacting Song. ...
I just got a flier in the mail saying that the Yarn Barn ( http://www.theyarnbarn.com/) is having a sale from now till the 23rd, because they're moving! ... ...
If you had to choose between Janet Kemp and Yarn Barn, which one would you go to? I'm looking for Cascade 220 and handpainted yarn for a Clapotis. They both...
Hi! I've never been to Janet Kemp, but I LOVE the Yarn Barn. The staff is knowledgable, helpful and friendly and they let you raom on your own if you like....
Hello. I have had no problems taking my needles on 3 plane trips recently. I had long wooden needles and circular metal needles in my carry on (not the Denise,...
Where's Janet Kemp? I'm not familiar with that one... And I forget who posted about the Yarn Barn sale (I could go and look, but I'm also lazy right now) -...
I have the card from Yarn Barn right here: Moving Sale July 18-23 Yarn barn is moving August 1 to 1666 Litchfield Turnpike Woodbridge Behind the new Starbucks ...
Here's a picture of the cover: http://www.workman.com/images/0761139850.jpg Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller $15.95 paperback ISBN:...
Being an obsessive reader of the Craftster forums, I have to pipe up and say that sadly, that's actually not what the cover is going to look like. In the ...
Would any of you that know how to knit socks be interested in teaching me how to knit them? I can't not find a class at the LYS in making socks. I would be...
FYI- The new Knitty is available- www.knitty.com My sister, Kristin Goedert, designed the Wild Stripes baby blanket. The entire issue is dedicated to designs...
... teaching ... a ... Hi I am a sock knitter for over 2 years now. I would be glad to teach you how to make socks. So let me know where you are so we can...
... making ... would ... am ... that would be great. I have been trying to make it out to north haven again but something always happens. Like my husband...
For those of us who are numerically challenged, it looks like this device has possibilities... http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/08/03/smart.knitting/index.html...