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Forum: General Knitting 07-27-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,990
Posted By laikabear
Hi Amy! I am an off and on visitor to the KH...

Hi Amy!

I am an off and on visitor to the KH forums, but I just wanted to say thank you for teaching me to knit!

I learned from watching your videos 5 years ago and I still re-watch them from...
Forum: Charity Knitting 07-07-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,029
Posted By laikabear
Knitting Bandages for Leprosy Sufferers

I can't believe I just typed that subject line.

This is a long post. So here is some info (http://leprosybandages.blogspot.com/2008/06/updated-instructions-for-making-leprosy.html)[/URL] if you...
Forum: General Knitting 02-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By laikabear
Wow Laura that is a great fit! My coworker...

Wow Laura that is a great fit!

My coworker (with a toy poodle) keeps telling me I should make HER dog a sweater first and work out the pattern kinks, and THEN knit a sweater for Darcy (my...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 02-10-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,258
Posted By laikabear
OMG that is so cute! Great model too! :)

OMG that is so cute! Great model too! :)
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 02-10-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,062
Posted By laikabear
I love it! :)

I love it! :)
Forum: General Knitting 02-09-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By laikabear
Thanks Suzee, that is just what I did! The...

Thanks Suzee, that is just what I did! The fabric is looking nice so far. I am not a big fan of acrylic, but the Brava is very nice and this is for a dog.

Antares, the guy pulling out his hair is...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 02-08-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By laikabear
This may be the best advice yet! I got to the...

This may be the best advice yet! I got to the point where I realized I was really, really not going to wear that busy shawl/ wrap, and I put the yarn and project (still on the needles) away in my...
Forum: General Knitting 01-31-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By laikabear
Fair Isle/ Stranded: Does anyone use the Philosopher's Wool weaving method?

I'm working on my first Fair Isle type of sweater and I've been using the weaving method from Philosopher's Wool (http://www.philosopherswool.com/Pages/Twohandedvideo.htm). Just wondering if anyone...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 01-30-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,331
Posted By laikabear
Wanda, get out your Sylvi! I can't believe mine...

Wanda, get out your Sylvi! I can't believe mine had just some odds and ends left (and the hood went so quickly). I kept thinking of the pieces as being nowhere near finished, but it really did not...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 01-29-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By laikabear
Oh my gosh, those are so adorable! :)

Oh my gosh, those are so adorable! :)
Forum: General Knitting 09-03-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By laikabear
Wow, there are a lot of ways to keep up with...

Wow, there are a lot of ways to keep up with things. I will explain how I do it:

Go to the top left part of the site and click on "User Settings". Scroll down and on the left hand side there is a...
Forum: General Knitting 09-02-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By laikabear
I don't think any of them have ALL the...

I don't think any of them have ALL the possibilities. :)

If you like wooden or bamboo needles, why not order one size of Knitpicks Harmony needles and see if you like them. If so, I think their...
Forum: General Knitting 09-02-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,572
Posted By laikabear
What's Your Favorite Sock Yarn and Why?

Well, I'd love to make this a poll but I don't really know how.

I'll start: So far, my favorite sock yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. But I've only ever knit with that, Austermann Step, and...
Forum: General Knitting 08-31-2010, 04:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,986
Posted By laikabear
True, true! I didn't mean to sound snarky, I...

True, true! I didn't mean to sound snarky, I just didn't want anyone to wonder why the OP never responded! :)

I'm still a tight knitter after 3 YEARS! When I knit stockinette circularly, I put a...
Forum: Knit-Alongs 02-05-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,936
Posted By laikabear
What yarn are you using Jan? Gosh I wish I'd...

What yarn are you using Jan? Gosh I wish I'd known about that weaving trick when I was making that hat. Mine turned out soooo wonky but my friend didn't even notice and she loved it. :)

I posted...
Forum: General Knitting 02-03-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,257
Posted By laikabear
VI is the Visible Increase: Insert LH needle...

VI is the Visible Increase: Insert LH needle from front to back into the strand between last st. worked and the next st. on the LH needle. Knit into the front loop for an open increase.

It sounds...
Forum: General Knitting 02-03-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,109
Posted By laikabear
Awww, Man! Hate waiting...

So for those of you with a Knitpicks interchangeable needle set, you may have heard the cool news that they now are making cable connectors!!! :woot:

That means if you have 2 shorter cables you...
Forum: General Knitting 01-31-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,613
Posted By laikabear
Wow you guys are so organized! I have my stash...

Wow you guys are so organized!

I have my stash in Rubbermaids so I can't actually look at it unless I haul them out. :(

I have 2 bookshelves from Ikea I need to assemble. My latest book purchases...
Forum: General Knitting 01-23-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,173
Posted By laikabear
Cute idea! I have 2 adult dogs: Laika is a...

Cute idea!

I have 2 adult dogs:

Laika is a Husky/ Chow mix and weighs about 55 lbs. Her waist is 25" if you squoosh down her hair, 26" if you don't. She's an "average" weight for her frame.

Kate...
Forum: General Knitting 01-20-2010, 03:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By laikabear
I'd say that for anyone who can sew, polarfleece...

I'd say that for anyone who can sew, polarfleece squares (~ 2 feet by 2 feet or so) are great cage liners. Or, polarfleece on one side and fabric on the other side. You can do a quilting type...
Forum: General Knitting 01-20-2010, 03:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,068
Posted By laikabear
What's a Really Stretchy Castoff?

For 2x2 ribbing?

I'm finishing the Cozy V-Neck for the eleventybillionth time, and I need a really stretchy castoff (it's top-down). In the comments on my blog, someone recommended the Russian...
Forum: Knit-Alongs 01-20-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,936
Posted By laikabear
OMG Ginny that Thistle vest is gaawwwgeous! ...

OMG Ginny that Thistle vest is gaawwwgeous! :inlove:

I like the EZ sweater too. I am getting really into EZ lately. I have the last of her books I don't already have on order. I might want to...
Forum: General Knitting 01-15-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,212
Posted By laikabear
Wait a minute, he was wrong about...

Wait a minute, he was wrong about something...

Who here has forgotten to eat from knitting? Uh... not me. I NEVER forget to eat. In fact, I probably remember plenty of times when it's not...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-31-2009, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,312
Posted By laikabear
Lovely scarf! I especially like the fringe! No...

Lovely scarf! I especially like the fringe! No need to comb it every once in a while. :teehee:
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-31-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Posted By laikabear
Love it! It fits you perfectly!

Love it! It fits you perfectly!
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