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Forum: The Lounge 01-16-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,757
Posted By borealowl
Haven't figured out how to click on the "thanks"...

Haven't figured out how to click on the "thanks" but thanks for all the replies. I have both communicated with cousin through email and via phone about other things. Not another mention from her or...
Forum: General Knitting 12-08-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,332
Posted By borealowl
Smile Yes, layering is the key. I have different...

Yes, layering is the key. I have different gloves, mittens, etc. for different conditions and activities. The gloves I wore in the midwest are like spring gloves here in Alaska. What I wear to drive...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-05-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,967
Posted By borealowl
Smile I just finished my second cozy a couple days ago ...

I just finished my second cozy a couple days ago - hoot water bottle cozy, on my Ravelry page. The first one had a flap in the back which keeps coming open and I plan to put velcro on that one. With...
Forum: General Knitting 12-03-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,332
Posted By borealowl
Smile I have made a pair of mittens entirely done in...

I have made a pair of mittens entirely done in Swedish twined knitting (Tvaandsstickning) from a pattern I got from Taos yarn, although I used a different worsted wt. yarn. They are very warm. Also I...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 04-09-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By borealowl
Smile Very nice - I like the Crocs too!

Very nice - I like the Crocs too!
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 03-17-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,341
Posted By borealowl
Smile This sweater is absolutely beautiful and the...

This sweater is absolutely beautiful and the perfect color for you.:thumbsup:
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 03-14-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Posted By borealowl
Yes your shawl is absolutely beautiful - I love...

Yes your shawl is absolutely beautiful - I love feather and fan too and have done a few things with it in the last year. Got some Araucania Nature Wool on sale recently in bright red to make a...
Forum: General Knitting 03-14-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,416
Posted By borealowl
Smile I get obsessed with afghans for awhile and then I...

I get obsessed with afghans for awhile and then I get extremely tired of them when I seem to be progressing slowly and take a break to do something else. I am making one right now in a basket weave...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-19-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,013
Posted By borealowl
Smile The coat is just beautiful and it looks wonderful...

The coat is just beautiful and it looks wonderful on you. Wish it were mine.
Forum: Pattern Central 12-03-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By borealowl
Smile I have a book called The Green Mountain Spinnery...

I have a book called The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book that has some sweaters in it with the guage of 4=1". I am knitting the cable weave pullover right now with that guage and you might not...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 11-20-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,041
Posted By borealowl
Smile Thanks for the info. Have seen the Knitting...

Thanks for the info. Have seen the Knitting Ganseys advertised but haven't looked at it. Your yarn is probably similar to the Patons Classic wool worsted wt. that I use a lot of though it is not...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 11-13-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By borealowl
Smile The sweater is beautiful - I made a similar one...

The sweater is beautiful - I made a similar one with Encore in cranberry and it is one of the sweaters I wear most.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 11-13-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,009
Posted By borealowl
The coats are really nice. I love the photos of...

The coats are really nice. I love the photos of your Springer Spaniel - do you knit for him too?
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 11-13-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,164
Posted By borealowl
Smile I love the sweater and it looks great on you.

I love the sweater and it looks great on you.
Forum: Pattern Central 10-03-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,022
Posted By borealowl
I have made two hooded scarves recently. One was...

I have made two hooded scarves recently. One was from a book called Homespun, Handknit and the other from Debbie Macomber's A Charity Guide for Knitters.
Forum: General Knitting 08-28-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,532
Posted By borealowl
That is a beautiful shawl pattern. Surprised it...

That is a beautiful shawl pattern. Surprised it let me see it since I am not on ravelry.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 08-27-2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,895
Posted By borealowl
Smile What a beautiful scarf.

What a beautiful scarf.
Forum: General Knitting 08-24-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By borealowl
Smile I would recommend Encore Worsted, a medium...

I would recommend Encore Worsted, a medium priced, wool/acrylic mix, that comes in a wide range of colors, including tweeds. I have used this for several items and really like it. It machine washes...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 08-21-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,991
Posted By borealowl
Smile Yes, this is absolutely gorgeous.

Yes, this is absolutely gorgeous.
Forum: How-to Questions 08-17-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,315
Posted By borealowl
Smile I would suggest Bernat Berella 4, a worsted wt....

I would suggest Bernat Berella 4, a worsted wt. yarn, in 3.5 oz. balls. It is really nice for acrylic yarn. Just made a 45" x 50" afghan with ten balls. You can buy it at joann.com for 2.49 a skein...
Forum: General Knitting 08-09-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,181
Posted By borealowl
Smile Yes, knitting is great therapy. I went through a...

Yes, knitting is great therapy. I went through a period where all I could do is sit on the couch and knit and cry. Best thing for these times is something simple, that is easy to correct your...
Forum: General Knitting 08-07-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,623
Posted By borealowl
Smile I have a Susan Bates Knit Chek you can find at...

I have a Susan Bates Knit Chek you can find at Joanns in the accessories section. You can put your needles, hooks inside and it has sizes together to compare.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 08-05-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,996
Posted By borealowl
Smile Just beautiful.

Just beautiful.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 08-01-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,461
Posted By borealowl
Smile Beautiful. You are truly amazing. I suggest...

Beautiful. You are truly amazing. I suggest wearing this with black slacks and a white turtleneck.
Forum: General Knitting 07-27-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By borealowl
Smile My favorite would be Simply Knitting from...

My favorite would be Simply Knitting from England. I have had a subscription to it that I got through amazon.com and that expired. I like to buy it at Joann's with my weekly 40% off coupon. I have...
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