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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Sande Francis
bigknitter
Oct 1, 2005 8:47 am
All are in good to excellent condition unless noted. I accept CASH-FUNDED paypal, checks or MO. Shipping will be delayed while personal checks clear. You...
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shelly
craftlover21
Oct 1, 2005 1:21 pm
Happy October! As the weather gets cooler - we all start thinking of Christmas and Holiday gifts more- what better way to show someone you love how much they...
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fiberart
cipriacot
Oct 1, 2005 5:03 pm
I finished the shawl awhile back but finally got around to blocking it and taking pictures. You can see the results below in my blog. It was a fast fun...
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dianetheknitter
Oct 1, 2005 9:02 pm
This is the last batch of my summer hand dyed yarn. It's hard to believe that Autumn has arrived. Silvered Jewels and Heathered Highlands were added to my...
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Jackie E-S / HeartStr...
heartstrings...
Oct 2, 2005 12:25 am
Hello sock knitters, I am pleased to hear from so many of you about your enjoyment of my knitting pattern designs. In case you have not yet discovered the...
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Ronda
mizwong007
Oct 2, 2005 12:26 am
Hi Diane: I placed my bid! The Silvered Jewels looks wonderful. If I win, I'll need suggestions on a shawl pattern to use. For your other question, I love the...
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Jackie E-S / HeartStr...
heartstrings...
Oct 2, 2005 12:33 am
So sorry (and I will blame it on my fast-flying typing fingers and a long month of stress, lol). Obviously you are "shawl" knitters. (but maybe you also knit...
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dianetheknitter
Oct 2, 2005 12:53 am
<<I placed my bid! The Silvered Jewels looks wonderful. If I win, I'll need suggestions on a shawl pattern to use. For your other question, I love the Tina...
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Ronda
mizwong007
Oct 2, 2005 2:40 am
Oh, I would believe it. I'm signed up too....Ronda <<Would you believe I put both those shawl patterns away and signed up for the Frosted Flowers KAL...
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ag7412@...
cqgretch
Oct 2, 2005 11:56 am
Hello ladies, I can't remember if I had asked this already, I don't think I did. This hurricane recovery has my brain in a tizzy. But things are coming...
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Dee Porterfield
booklassiedee
Oct 2, 2005 8:31 pm
Hi Gretch, I don't think you can block acrylic. It has a "memory" and won't stretch, dry, and remain that way. You should be fine with it unblocked. I only ...
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catgunn
catrionagunn
Oct 2, 2005 11:12 pm
I have finished the "Dutch" shawl...my apologies for not having the technical capacities to take a photograph and post it on the web. This was done in butter...
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fiberart
cipriacot
Oct 3, 2005 9:37 am
... I don't think you can block acrylic. It has a "memory" and won't stretch, dry, and remain that way. You should be fine with it unblocked. I only block...
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sarahk0
Oct 3, 2005 9:04 pm
... --snip-- ... heart acrylic...do I bother to block it or not?? if so then how....It is all stockinette stitch with a knit stitch border around it so except...
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cipriacot
Oct 4, 2005 12:39 pm
I just wanted to point out that you can wet block and steam block without "killing" acrylic. Killing is just one of the different techniques you can use. You...
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pjenson@...
ednpam1993
Oct 4, 2005 1:14 pm
hi, everyone--i have crocheted almost my whole life and am a fairly new knitter--i have made several garter stitch knitted shawls--one just went in the mail to...
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ag7412@...
cqgretch
Oct 4, 2005 1:17 pm
Thanks for all the input on blocking with arcylic. Since the point does look like a scoop and not laying flat I am going to try to "kill it" with steam and...
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Elizabeth Osborn
zinlizzie
Oct 4, 2005 2:40 pm
I just came out of the office to find that the six month old cat (not a kitten any more) has just draped a 20 foot doubled up length of Zephyr all over the...
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Grace
generalfocus
Oct 4, 2005 3:19 pm
As requested here is my intro....please feel free to edit if it is too long. My name is Grace (nicknamed "Amazing"). I am retired and live in Tecumseh which...
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Vicki Hannon
misskitty5648
Oct 4, 2005 6:36 pm
Hi..you did beautiful work...I loved it...Vick in Texas Life is not the destination, its the journey... ... Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the...
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Vicki Hannon
misskitty5648
Oct 5, 2005 3:35 am
Elizabeth..oh no..I have had that happen,too...I have 5 of them, and they know to stay away from Mamas knittin....you poor thing..is your cat astill alive??...
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anglika Dobler
angelikaeleni
Oct 5, 2005 2:16 pm
I feel for you ! I once had to completely undo a three foot across round linnen lace table cloth ( almost three month of work) because the cats playfully, but...
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raeburntollo
Oct 5, 2005 2:31 pm
Was wondering if anyone has done this shawl. I realy enjoy knitting cobweb lace shawls and would like to try this one. If anyone has knitted this shawl could...
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Nancy Todd
magistra5061
Oct 5, 2005 4:05 pm
... Hi, Barbara, You can order the pattern directly from Sharon Miller at <http://www.heirloom-knitting.co.uk/>. The pattern comes with swatchable samples of...
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Sande Francis
bigknitter
Oct 5, 2005 5:58 pm
Heh heh heh... While looking on the net for solid color sock yarn, I found some lovely 2/9 wool/nylon blend that should be wonderful for lace knitting. And...
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A.K. Cosgrove
ibcr8ve
Oct 5, 2005 7:02 pm
Oh Elizabeth! I'm so sorry! I hope you can sort it all out. I can empathize with your frustration. I finished my first knitted shawl, made out of a...
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Charmaine Hodgson
dreamer_352
Oct 5, 2005 9:52 pm
Welcome to the group, Pam. My name is Charmaine, and I live in New Zealand. Charmaine...
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Ruth Ann
mommabliss
Oct 6, 2005 4:38 am
I am new to this list, thank you for approving me. I have been knitting since age of five, (also crochet and hook rugs), but knitting is my passion. I have...
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j248884
Oct 6, 2005 10:05 am
Hi Barbara, Liz Lovack mentions this shawl in her notes on the Shetland Lace Workshop on the EZaspi group, she might be able to help. Cynthia :) ... cobweb...
