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Forum: General Knitting 02-22-2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,428
Posted By Chel
"I will hunt you down and fix your yarn!" HA! ...

"I will hunt you down and fix your yarn!"

HA! That is great service, and great advice. I have been eyeing some of your yarn and this makes me more inclined to try it out!!!
Forum: General Knitting 02-19-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By Chel
New Malabrigo Yarn Line (Review)

When I heard about the new yarn lines Malabrigo was going to come out with I contacted Tobias about test knitting.
I was sent a generous amount of DOS, their new 2 ply fingering weight yarn. It will...
Forum: The Lounge 01-28-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By Chel
Just a note on Target customer service... I...

Just a note on Target customer service...

I actually blackballed them a while ago. My mom has multiple health problems including severe asthma and arthritis and simply can not walk through a store....
Forum: The Lounge 01-24-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,556
Posted By Chel
Aimee, I'm so sorry. Please let us know if there...

Aimee, I'm so sorry. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I am sure a few of us would happily put together care packages to help you get through this. We CARE and we are behind you. ...
Forum: The Lounge 01-04-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 397
Posted By Chel
Hi! :) I had a Littermaid Mega for the longest...

Hi! :) I had a Littermaid Mega for the longest time. I didn't like the plastic blades. The new ones on the "Elite" are metal which I think is a great...
Forum: The Lounge 12-20-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 816
Posted By Chel
You certainly didn't kill this thread!!!!! We...

You certainly didn't kill this thread!!!!!
We just dropped the ball so to speak!

The beautiful thing about this type of thread is the more nice things you say about others, the more nice things...
Forum: The Lounge 12-20-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By Chel
Thanksgiving day a close friend left for his 3rd...

Thanksgiving day a close friend left for his 3rd tour in Iraq. During our last conversation I told him how much I admire what he does. He repeated to me something he has told me often throughout...
Forum: General Knitting 12-20-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By Chel
I love that smell. To me its smells sheepy and...

I love that smell. To me its smells sheepy and tart and homey. LOL I'm a geek.
Forum: The Lounge 12-17-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 816
Posted By Chel
jdee, Looking through your posts, you always have...

jdee,
Looking through your posts, you always have a kind word to say to everyone. Your comments are thoughtful and sincere. My wish for you this season is some peaceful relaxed knitting time.
Chel
Forum: The Lounge 12-14-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 816
Posted By Chel
Mariblue got jumped so I get both her and...

Mariblue got jumped so I get both her and Sharly!!!

Mariblue, one thing I have always noticed about your posts is that you alwasy jump right in with a pat on the back and an encouraging word. My...
Forum: The Lounge 12-14-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 816
Posted By Chel
For those not in the Christmas spirit...(and everyone else, too!)

I love Christmas, but this year its hard. It seems more like work than holiday cheer! I was reading some posts and seeing others feel the same, so I thought we could maybe drum up a little...
Forum: General Knitting 12-05-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,260
Posted By Chel
Squeeee! New Knitty is up!

Knitty (http://www.knitty.com)
Forum: The Lounge 11-14-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By Chel
Go! You only live once!!! Take extra...

Go! You only live once!!!
Take extra precautions, same as you would in any city alone. But enjoy it!!!!!

I hadn't taken a vacation since Daniel died and he and I took trips together. But this...
Forum: The Lounge 11-13-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,017
Posted By Chel
I agree with this statement 100%. It has been...

I agree with this statement 100%. It has been said that as a parent it is your job to parent, not be a friend, buddy or pal. Kids are born with 2 parents and that is their shot in life. ...
Forum: The Lounge 11-13-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,017
Posted By Chel
Absolutely not. And its not that you don't trust...

Absolutely not. And its not that you don't trust her-its that there are totally different rules out there and it is not safe for a 15 yo to be without parents.

In addition, there are many many...
Forum: General Knitting 11-13-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,944
Posted By Chel
Happy Birthday Amy!!!! Wishing you endless...

Happy Birthday Amy!!!! Wishing you endless bags of yarn!!!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Swap 10-17-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Posted By Chel
pMED YOU!

pMED YOU!
Forum: General Knitting 09-26-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By Chel
Friends of Snephenie!!!!

I know a few posts have been started by people concerned over Snephenie's uncharacteristic absense. I posted this on Ravelry but wanted to let those who aren't in yet know, too:

Okay, I just...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 09-25-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,366
Posted By Chel
Looking at the way it is knitting up, the thin...

Looking at the way it is knitting up, the thin and think pasts are forming diagonal stripes. I bet if you continued to knit with it the outcome would be clapotis-esque. (for lack of a better term)

...
Forum: The Lounge 09-25-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,636
Posted By Chel
A friend was introducing me to a guy and as as we...

A friend was introducing me to a guy and as as we approach him and her uncle, I overhear her uncle say, "I told you she was fat but I guess her face isn't too bad."

My mom likes me to stay home...
Forum: General Knitting 09-03-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By Chel
September Magknits its up!

http://www.magknits.com/Sept07/patterns/
:yay: I LOVE THE SOCK PATTERN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: The Lounge 08-30-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,397
Posted By Chel
I have been that way ever since Daniel died. ...

I have been that way ever since Daniel died. Sept 26 will be 2 years and talking or thinking about him makes me tear up. If I don't stop immediately I can't dam it back up.

Its been worse this...
Forum: General Knitting 08-30-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,665
Posted By Chel
Katie, I look at it like this... I knit because...

Katie,
I look at it like this...

I knit because I ENJOY the process of knitting. The rhythm is relaxing... ending up with a FO is just a bonus. Like so many other things in life, its the journey,...
Forum: General Knitting 08-28-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Chel
There are SOOOO many types of sock yarn. Since...

There are SOOOO many types of sock yarn.
Since durability is the issue I would recommend looking for the following;
Sock yarn with nylon content
Sock yarn with mohair content
Plied yarns
Superwash...
Forum: General Knitting 08-26-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,555
Posted By Chel
Malabrigo buyers BEWARE!

Malabrigo buyers beware : Lovely, smooshy malabrigo and a snarky sense of humor can be dangerous if mixed.

I went to a LYS with a friend who is new to knitting. She doesn't quite know what to make...
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