I was talking to someone today, asked if she can knit, and she said "i can knit a rectangle" and that gave me a new idea a red sweater pattern in 3 or 4...
I called Pearls Art & Crafts, 969 Market, SF & they said they have the yarn--I"m going to go there tomorrow & see. All I've done so far is the prototype as I...
Thanks for letting us know about Pearls! Does anyone know if Beverly's over in Westlake has this color? I know they have a lot of Red Heart, but I'm not sure...
Hi, I don't think the weight actually matters that much, it'll just help to keep the guage, but as far as look of the finished sweater, any guage will do (so...
i need your help... i'm trying to figure out the best way to hang the sweaters... my original idea was to tie them together from the long tails coming out of...
1. take a few sweaters and experiment, see what they really work out like 2. see my photo of the one on my door--try hanging the yarn through the neck or...
Finally got a skein of the Cherry Red yarn at Pearls in downtown SF and yesterday knit the first "official" sweater. I think it would be cool if you could keep...
I wanted to have 3 counters on the website (still trying to figure out the best way to do it) one that shows the current american soldier death toll (which is...
I know you were originally intending to keep this a bit quiet at first in order to retain your vision. When you decide that you're ready for some publicity,...
You may have already explained this, but what will the sweaters be hanging to? I don't know if it work, be too cute, take too long, etc., but you could try...
Hi Nancy! Nina, I, too, will do what I can to publicize but am awaiting your lead. I will take my sweater to our neighborhood skill share get-together as...
Some kind of chart would be nice for keeping count, but it could get complicated--I support keeping things as simple as possible. I think it takes me about 2...
Ok, take a look at the site again. I need feedback! I think I've finally settled on a look/feel that I like. And I have all the features in place - the...
Nina, I like what I see of your website--I've also nearly finished my 3rd sweater... Anyway, just wanted to be sure you were keeping my offer to help publicize...
The site is DONE!!! Well, ready for release, anyway :) I'll constantly be editing and updating it with images of sweaters, new pattern ideas, etc. But go ahead...
I've invited 2 people, Betty and Alice, to join us in making sweaters--I live in their 'hood so can help them with yarn and questions. I'm sure you've already...
check out the website. it's got everything you need :) including: a blog that i'll update a few times a week, a blurb that explains the project, an entire page...
Welcome, Jackie--I'm Susan Penner from Emeryville, CA, just across the Bay Bridge from Nina and San Francisco. I'm so glad you're joining and letting others...
I"m sooooo impressed with your work and how it's catching on! Here's reaching out to give you a great big cyber-hug: (((((((( 0 )))))))) Peace, Susan...
That's a good question. Note that we are knitting sweaters that are only 3" tall. They won't fit an actual person. The sweaters are representative of the lives...
My co-worker just had a great idea - submit a few sentences that explain why you chose to participate in this project along with your sweaters. This project is...
While I fully respect asking about why we're doing this, I want to thank you, Nina, for reminding everyone that this is an artistic project. I wondered if the...
I think that's a terrific idea! I'll be happy to work on a brief statement. My co-worker just had a great idea - submit a few sentences that explain why you...
Nina: I'm looking forward to helping you with this. I posted a comment on the website about why I want to be part of this project. Hopefully we can get...
ooh good, thanks for leaving a comment. That feature looks kinda broken on my site... it says 0 comments, but when I click on it your comment is there......
Hi! Glad to help, I've been looking for a small project to occupy the small amount of time I have for knitting just now. I'll see if I can't get started this...