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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks everyone. I am working the pattern now....

Thanks everyone. I am working the pattern now. Although, I have to rip it all out and start over because I missed the kfb at the end of the rows!

It doesn't look like it will be stiff at all because...

Forum: General Knitting

01-16-2013, 01:44 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

He is a local truck driver so he is outside just...

He is a local truck driver so he is outside just about all day.

I don't know the different types of wool so I thought it was best to leave it there until I got some advice. I would cry if I made a...

Forum: General Knitting

01-16-2013, 01:06 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

I was just thinking about making a swatch to see...

I was just thinking about making a swatch to see if I came up with the gauge on the pattern! Thanks, will also try Ralvery.

My gauge matches the gauge on the pattern! I haven't used many knitting...

Forum: General Knitting

01-16-2013, 12:56 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

substitute for bulky wool yarn?

My husband mentioned to me this morning that he needed a hat for work that covers his ears and neck.

So I ran to my computer with my coffee in hand in search of an easy knitted pattern than I could...

Forum: Pattern Central

08-29-2012, 04:23 PM

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Shawl with 1/4 sleeves?

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Posted By melinda9723

Shawl with 1/4 sleeves?

I have a request from my boss ( she saw a lady at church with one and now she wants me to make her one) to make one but I have no idea what the correct name of it is so that I can even begin to look...

Forum: Pattern Central

06-22-2012, 03:55 PM

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Charity and Nursing home patterns?

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Posted By melinda9723

Actually no, they don't provide lapghans. They...

Actually no, they don't provide lapghans. They only give them the sheets and stuff for their bed.Sometimes it can get cold in the building so a lapghan would be great for them.
Have no clue as to how...

Forum: Pattern Central

06-21-2012, 10:23 PM

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Charity and Nursing home patterns?

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Posted By melinda9723

The facility supplies the basic things they need...

The facility supplies the basic things they need so I was thinking more along the lines of :
Small bags/pouches to hang near bed or on wheelchair to hold items.

Slippers.

I only cook for the...

Forum: Pattern Central

06-21-2012, 08:47 PM

Replies: 6

Charity and Nursing home patterns?

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Posted By melinda9723

Charity and Nursing home patterns?

I would like to improve my knitting skills (recently re learned how to knit).
I figure what better way to do it than to knit for charity and the nursing home I work at.
I was thinking I would start...

Forum: How-to Questions

06-17-2012, 04:55 PM

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Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

I finally got it!!! :woot: I can only do the...

I finally got it!!! :woot:
I can only do the knit stich right now using both, continental and english, methods. Working on my tension now. Thanks again for all the help,patience and advice.

Forum: How-to Questions

06-17-2012, 03:31 PM

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Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

I won't be bugging you guys as much anymore for...

I won't be bugging you guys as much anymore for awhile. I found this on you tube and have come to the conclusion that I just need to start completely over as if I have never knitted before.Maybe this...

Forum: How-to Questions

06-17-2012, 12:59 PM

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Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks for the links! I will have to check them...

Thanks for the links! I will have to check them out when I get off work today.
While learning the correct way to knit I am finding I am most comfortable with the English method. But I do plan on...

Forum: How-to Questions

06-16-2012, 08:00 PM

Replies: 15

Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

I got stuck when it came to which way to wrap the...

I got stuck when it came to which way to wrap the yarn. When I wrap as if I was going to knit the correct way, I ended up with a very large hole, not a small one like before.

Forum: How-to Questions

06-16-2012, 07:43 PM

Replies: 15

Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

learning to knit is harder for me than I thought...

learning to knit is harder for me than I thought it would be!
But I will learn the correct way once it registers with my brain! :lol:
Maybe I will try to find an easy pattern to learn with.
I was...

Forum: How-to Questions

06-16-2012, 06:59 PM

Replies: 15

Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks! I have been watching the videos here...

Thanks! I have been watching the videos here trying to follow along. My tension seems to be a problem also. Is there a video here for that too? Maybe I over looked it.

Forum: How-to Questions

06-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Replies: 15

Re-learning to knit...help

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Posted By melinda9723

Re-learning to knit...help

I taught myself to knit a few years ago and recently discovered I have been knitting the wrong way all these years! :noway:
So now I am extra paranoid that the few things I have knitted in the past...

Forum: General Knitting

06-10-2012, 11:56 AM

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Sticky: Knit Tips & Tricks

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Posted By melinda9723

Eliminate arm and finger tiredness?

I haven't been knitting long myself so I don't have any advice of my own but would love to get tips on this.
I knit continental and I find my right arm and fingers get tired after about 15 mins of...

Forum: Pattern Central

02-25-2012, 08:41 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks to everone that replied. She loved my...

Thanks to everone that replied. She loved my gift! The hat and booties are a great idea. thanks again. Maybe i will learn how to do cables now.

Forum: Pattern Central

02-25-2012, 12:50 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

Well the baby shower is in a couple of hours!...

Well the baby shower is in a couple of hours!
All is have is a :
baby blanket and diaper bag ( handmade of course),
went and bought a travel kit that has a thermometer, medicine dropper and spoon...

Forum: Pattern Central

02-23-2012, 09:37 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

guess i should have mentioned the baby isn't due...

guess i should have mentioned the baby isn't due until April and I have no idea what size I should make the hat.

Forum: Pattern Central

02-23-2012, 08:42 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks!

Thanks!

Forum: Pattern Central

02-23-2012, 07:27 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

need baby shower gift recommendations

My co worker is having a baby shower this Saturday. I have already crocheted her a baby blanket. I want to make her something else as well. I was thinking of knitting a hat for the baby to come home...

Forum: Crochet!

11-25-2011, 09:46 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

I do apologize for the misunderstanding and late...

I do apologize for the misunderstanding and late response. Yes, the pattern is listed on etsy and ralvery. I wasn't sure if I could post the link when I started this topic so that is why it wasn't...

Forum: Crochet!

11-03-2011, 12:36 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!

Forum: Crochet!

10-04-2011, 04:30 PM

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Posted By melinda9723

Thanks for the nice compliments! Now to figure...

Thanks for the nice compliments! Now to figure out what new colors I want to buy.....and what to make with them!

Forum: Crochet!

10-03-2011, 07:30 PM

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