We try to keep rules to a minimum, but some are unavoidable. This list is for the discussion of knitting, and particularly knitting shawls, stoles and scarves....
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goddessknits@...
goddessknits1
Feb 1, 2011 3:49 pm
Introducing the Decadently Divine Shawl Club from Goddess Knits. An exclusive, 3-month, shawl club bringing you offerings of divine decadence. Choose your...
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JackieES/HeartStrings
heartstrings...
Feb 2, 2011 4:11 am
To start off the month of February, I can’t help but have something about hearts. With a name like HeartStrings for my business, you should not be surprised...
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ouidamac
Feb 2, 2011 3:15 pm
Yarn Lover’s Theme Desktops for February 2011 Now with 6 new desktop resolutions. http://knit2.wordpress.com/desktops/ ~ouida http://twitter.com/ouidamac ...
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ouidamac
Feb 3, 2011 1:15 pm
Oh My Gosh! I just now fixed the Desktop Art for February 2011. Thank you Sharon Fletcher Spence for pointing out my error. I decided February should have an...
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goddessknits@...
goddessknits1
Feb 15, 2011 3:23 pm
Introducing the Decadently Divine Shawl Club from Goddess Knits. An exclusive, 3-month, shawl club bringing you offerings of divine decadence. Choose your...
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goddessknits@...
goddessknits1
Feb 15, 2011 3:26 pm
Goddess Knits is now offering classes! The first is the Beginning Lace class for those who wish to learn how to knit lace. Lessons include basic lace stitches,...
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JackieES/HeartStrings
heartstrings...
Feb 15, 2011 10:09 pm
Dear Shawlknitters, This isn't really an ad -- There's no money involved or strings attached. It's just an invitation to come on over and visit my blog, to...
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Ellanore Gore
ellanore
Feb 15, 2011 11:24 pm
... From: shawlknitters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:shawlknitters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JackieES/HeartStrings Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:10 PM To:...
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Pam Scriber
usmawife
Feb 15, 2011 11:48 pm
you can unscribe yourself. go to the yahoo home page, click on the group, go to the bottom and hit, leave group or shawlknitters-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com ...
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Pauline
ferndaleshriman
Feb 20, 2011 1:48 am
Hi, I'm new. Pauline from Ferndale, michigan new at knitting basics sort of. thanks, Pauline...
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Brenda
iowa_genealo...
Feb 20, 2011 1:54 am
I want to sincerely thank everyone who has sent my 95 year old Mother a birthday card. Her birthday is this coming Wednesday. She is having a ball, waiting...
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Carroll Ericson
ecarroll29
Feb 21, 2011 4:10 pm
I am Carroll (Pauline). Welcome! ... From: Pauline <pshreiman@...> Subject: [shawlknitters] pauline-new To: shawlknitters@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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bpetrovay13
Feb 22, 2011 6:43 pm
Welcome! Let us know if you need help with your project. Borie...
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shalidarlady
Feb 23, 2011 2:16 am
Hello Pauline, welcome to the group. So many members of my various groups are from Michigan that sometimes they outnumber us. Hope you enjoy what you can learn...
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shalidarlady
Feb 23, 2011 11:12 pm
I have just become friends with a daughter I gave up for adoption years ago because my Father disapproved of the man I married and when he beat me I divorced...
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Patti Thompson
pattijthomps...
Feb 23, 2011 11:31 pm
Sandi, bamboo laceweight would be really good for South Texas. Southwest Trading Co makes Xie, a beautiful laceweight yarn that works out well with wooden or ...
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Janet Hariluk
crft419
Feb 24, 2011 12:39 am
Hi Sandi, Look through some shawl books for a smaller square lace version if you are thinking of doing a head covering. A triangular smaller piece would also...
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Pam Scriber
usmawife
Feb 24, 2011 12:42 am
in crystalpalalceyarns.com, elann.com there are some wonderful lace patterns that could work. knit them as a rectangle. pam ... [Non-text portions of this...
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rgmartin1040
Feb 24, 2011 3:57 pm
I knit the Fountain Pen Shawl from from Interweave Knits Spring 2009 magazine using 300 yards (approx) of Jojoland Harmony yarn. At $9.00/skein and using only...
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Linda Perham
llindalloves...
Feb 24, 2011 6:17 pm
Dear Sandi, what a beautiful ending to a tragic story! I am the adoptive
mother of 11 children and I must tell you "thank you" from the bottom of my
heart!...
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sojustask
Feb 25, 2011 1:40 am
http://www.ehow.com/how_5192474_make-mantilla.html And here is a great picture of a crocheted one that will give you ideas: ...
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shalidarlady
Feb 26, 2011 6:12 am
I can only knit, so that narrows the options. Thank you for the links though. Making one from a lace material is nice, but these will be hand made. Think I...
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sojustask
Feb 26, 2011 3:45 pm
I'm sure the girls will love whatever you decide to make for them. Basically a Mantilla is just a small triangle worn on the head, so virtually any triangle...
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ann
voirrey57
Feb 26, 2011 6:55 pm
I want to say how much I've enjoyed *lurking* behind the curtains, so to speak, reading all your posts. I have a huge collection of shawl patterns and enough...
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Kat LeFevre
piecefulstit...
Feb 26, 2011 7:20 pm
Ann, I'm sorry to hear about that. Is it possible to double or triple the yarn? Maybe you could still do the patterns, just in a larger scale. (((((hugs))))) ...
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qiuser
Feb 26, 2011 8:26 pm
... I agree with the previous poster, try doubling the yarns and working your patterns. Many 'lace' patterns will look very nice in heavier yarn and larger...
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karon
karonadams
Feb 27, 2011 2:13 pm
They don't actually have to be triangular. Often, they are circular or half circle. So you can use a myriad of different patterns. Use any pattern you want,...
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Jude
triplejjj36089
Feb 27, 2011 2:52 pm
have you tried the round looms, they give my wrists and fingers a break when they are aching so bad, and you can do a lot on the looms...
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bpetrovay13
Feb 27, 2011 4:26 pm
... Dear Ann, You are very brave to make this decision. As others suggested, multiply the yarn and use it that way. You can make even sweaters with lace...
