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RweTHEREyet

08-14-2006, 08:34 PM

Bavaria, I do both, so what does that make me?

I am making some of the T-top sweaters for kids for charity. The pattern says to work the body, and when you reach desired length, you add 28 more stitches to the working needle for the sleeve, you then knit back across the row and add 28 more stitches for the other sleeve.

So, I normally cast on using the long tail method and I am not sure how to add on 28 more stitches with a single strand of yarn. I was at a standstill, so I did it by using the loop over the thumb and then sliding it onto the working needle. Did I do this right? It seemed kind of loose when I worked back across the stitches.

Bavaria, I am very impressed that you do some design work, too. I have to say that I am pretty much a straight piece kind of knitter, scarves, afghans, LOVE to do cotton dishcloths. Have not done much that required fitting, etc. I am also pretty much an instant gratification kind of knitter.

Ginger, what do you like to make?

I would absolutely love to learn how to do socks, but I have never done the DPE thing or used more than two needles.

Bavaria, so that makes Jetta's and knitting in common for us. We need to make sure we connect if we are ever at WDW at the same time.

bavaria

08-14-2006, 08:40 PM

I would add the stitches using a knitting cast on. Basically, you put the needle in the loop, make a knit stitch, but instead of pulling the yarn through you twist it backwards and put it onto the needle.

ie right needle into loop on left needle; wind yarn around as if to knit; pull yarn through left needle loop; twist the loop and place it back on the left needle. You now have one more stitch on the left needle.

Now take right needle, place it between the new stitch and the old stitch on the left needle, and repeat. Repeat until you have enough stitches.

I don't know if I explained that properly! If not, I'll hop on a plane and come down to show you! :)

Have you ever made a sweater in the round from the top down? very easy to do and they look great - I'll try and post some photos if I can.

Socks are easy as pie if you do them on *GASP* one circular 12 inch needle, believe it or not. I can do it with my fat stiff fingers and I amaze my local yarn stores.... Mitts can be made in about an hour or so using that method.......

BTW, I don't recommend knitting at WDW - too many smarty pants comments. I have knit at Williamsburg before; Martha Washington and I have worked on our projects together as she chatted with the apothecary's wife!

bavaria

08-14-2006, 08:46 PM

RweTHEREyet

08-14-2006, 08:50 PM

As soon as I get home, I am going to give your instructions a try. If not, you hop on down, we have a spare room, and I would love some one-on-one instruction. I just love to knit, love keeping those fingers busy.

What's the deal with flying and knitting needles and security now? Are they a go or no go?

I will let you know how I fared with this later tonight. The pattern I am making was sent to me by my Mom. Her chapel/church asked for volunteers, and since she couldn't figure out the pattern in crochet, she sent it to me to knit. Not sure where these sweaters will be sent, but they are going to needy kids somewhere.

Thanks for your help. Will keep you posted.

RweTHEREyet

08-14-2006, 08:54 PM

Sorry for the poor quality photo - don't have access to all of them right now.

This is a sweater knit from the top down, in Noro Silk Garden. Striped or other patterned yarn is excellent for this - no need to match the stripes! This is a short sleeve toddler version; I've made a number of them and they are very popular with the kids and the parents..... (the star is actually the yarn care tag)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/Copyofsilkgardenbrights.jpg

How simply adorable. I love the colors, too. If I had a little one, I would love to receive one of those as a gift. You better watch it, you might start getting some requests from the MouseOwners.

If you wouldn't mind sharing the pattern, I would love to receive it, because I know where I can ask any questions that may come up. :hahahaha:

bavaria

08-14-2006, 08:54 PM

I'd love to come down!!! :)

Flying and knitting is still tough - TSA allows knitting needles, as do most US airlines. CATSA (Canadian version of TSA) allowed knitting needles as of May 2005, but Air Canada and Lufthansa still don't allow it (good thing I usually fly United!!)

I really need to start donating some of my knits to a charitable organizaiton. I have over 100 hats ready to sell at a craft fair but am never home in time for the Christmas craft fairs. They should go to a good home one of these days..... I just need to find the right knitting charity I think.

bavaria

08-14-2006, 09:02 PM

Here's a sock I found in my desk just now, using the 12 inch needle........ I had to make myself a pair of purple cashmere socks!

I'll try and find that sweater pattern before I take off this week - I think that it's in one of my suitcases but I'll go have a hunt for you!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/IMG_0279.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/IMG_0281.jpg

RweTHEREyet

08-14-2006, 11:23 PM

I just got home and guess what was waiting for me at the front door but my copy of the Mason Dixon Knitting. I ordered one for me and one for SIL for Christmas. Have you seen this and/or made anything out of the book? I have seen several things, including the pot holder yarn rug. That looks like something that would be fun to make and watch as it develops.

Gonna see if I can do my add-on following your instructions in a little bit.

RweTHEREyet

08-14-2006, 11:37 PM

I figured out your directions and I did it. Looks great. :dancingba :dancingba :dancingba Thank you so much, Bavaria. I feel much better about the way this looks versus what I had done before. I know that I will never see this on the child that receives it, but I still wanted to be proud about what I sent.

Please do not spend any time looking for that sweater pattern. I won't be making one anytime soon, but would love to have it eventually, just when you come across it.

I am admiring the pictures of your work. You have made some pretty things. One day I will do pretty, right now it is pretty much what is easy.

Thanks again for your help. I am so glad I asked here and you responded. :hug:

Stimpy

08-15-2006, 12:46 AM

Sorry for the poor quality photo - don't have access to all of them right now.

This is a sweater knit from the top down, in Noro Silk Garden. Striped or other patterned yarn is excellent for this - no need to match the stripes! This is a short sleeve toddler version; I've made a number of them and they are very popular with the kids and the parents..... (the star is actually the yarn care tag)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/Copyofsilkgardenbrights.jpg

AWWWWW! That is adorable!!!!!

My grandmother and great grandmother were big knitters. Must be a German thing :) They used to make all kinds of beautiful sweaters for my DS and DD before they passed away. (Plus I got many blankets and sweaters they made for me I can pass down to them) My great grandmother actually passed away while she was knitting a blanket for my sister's baby before he was born last year.

Rwe, good luck with your project!!

Ginger

08-15-2006, 02:18 AM

Ginger, what do you like to make?

I've made lots of dish cloths, a few scarves, and a hat. I would love to learn how to do socks. I feel unworthy; you and Bavaria are very accomplished knitters. :)

bavaria

08-15-2006, 02:28 AM

I've made lots of dish cloths, a few scarves, and a hat. I would love to learn how to do socks. I feel unworthy; you and Bavaria are very accomplished knitters. :)

I'd suggest a Mouseowners knitting retreat, but it's rarely ever cool enough to knit in Florida!!! Ginger, socks are really easy - I promise!

I'll admit that I love finding ways to make projects quick and simple so I usually do my knitting in the round (no purl stitches). I also adapt patterns to make them quick and brainless, good for knitting on the plane, etc......

withdisneyspirit

08-15-2006, 02:40 AM

Here is another admiring MO checking in!! I know nothing about knitting but I would love to learn!!!! Can you learn how from a book? I used to crochet a bit when I was a young girl loooonnngg ago :Paranoid: :) :goodvibes

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 03:17 AM

Ginger, thanks for the praise, but I can assure you that I am not accomplished. Bavaria sounds as if she can find work arounds to her knitting endeavors. If I have a pattern, I follow it to the letter, to the best of my ability. I am not creative enough to veer away from a pattern.

Bavaria, not cool enough to knit in Florida as in, weather wise or it's not the "cool" thing to do. I can play tourist during the day and then turn down the air conditioning and knit in the evening. :blueflowe We need to think about this knitting retreat thing.

bavaria

08-15-2006, 04:07 AM

oooh Lisa is one of those smart crochet kids! ;)

I taught myself from a book at age six - I failed crochet class though.... Try a copy of Family Circle Easy Knitting - they have easy pcitures in the back too.

RWe, glad that it worked! I didn't know if I was clear... :headscrat

Hmmm they do knitting cruises to Alaska - maybe a Disney knitting cruise????

Ginger

08-15-2006, 02:07 PM

I know nothing about knitting but I would love to learn!!!! Can you learn how from a book?

I taught myself how to knit. I used a book and a "how to kit" that I bought at Hancock Fabrics.
Check your phone book and see if there is a yarn store near you. If so, they probably offer classes. There is a yarn store near me, but all the classes are during the day when people work. :(

PoohsPal

08-15-2006, 02:23 PM

LIsa - I learned from a how-to book. I'm NOT very good, though. Once I finish the scarf I started 2 years agao, I'll likely never do it again. ;)

I'll stick to my crochet. Say what you will, but Bavaria's directions made my head hurt. Yup, I think those knitters are MUCH smarter!

First blanket I ever crocheted, though was a trip. It was made of sqares and I made teh first one insideout!

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 02:23 PM

Okay, not exactly what I had intended for my GV post, but after reading thru this nail-biter of a thread, I simply could not walk away and be silent, So drum-roll please...... You's do know they sell premade sweaters & socks, right ? Every mall has them. In your size. In your favorite color.On sale. Right now. Instant gratification.

Okay.... I feel much better now.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 02:47 PM

And Viking, You's do know that there is no greater gift you can give than one of time, and that is what it takes to make something by hand.

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 02:55 PM

And Viking, You's do know that there is no greater gift you can give than..................

CASH.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 03:12 PM

:Pokepoke:

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 03:13 PM

:sosad:

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 03:25 PM

Then I can go & buy a sweater.

bavaria

08-15-2006, 03:56 PM

Viking, find me cabled socks which fit my rather large feet, and are in cashmere, and in the official Mouseowners colours, and I might agree with you......

in the meantime.......

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 04:50 PM

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId=prod25320068

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 04:51 PM

http://scottishcashmerestore.com/sr_johns_DQ004.html

bavaria

08-15-2006, 04:54 PM

:hahahaha:

As soon as I made my last post, I figured that Viking would take it as a challenge! Sure enough, I finished my meeting, raced back here, and he's been out shopping...... :doublekis

But I don't see that shade of MO purple that I am using as shown in the photo, good try though!!!

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 05:01 PM

I'm color blind....the socks I found matched perfectly.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 05:50 PM

Viking, with all the time you have on your hands to go internet shopping, you should take up a hobby, like knitting, to keep you occupied and out of trouble.
:thumbsup:

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 05:52 PM

Viking, with all the time you have on your hands to go internet shopping, you should take up a hobby, like knitting, to keep you occupied and out of trouble.
:thumbsup:

Vikings don't knit. Those pointy thingies keep poking us in the eyes as we try and type.

Besides....we'd crotchet, ( big brains under the helmet ).

bavaria

08-15-2006, 06:13 PM

:viking: Who says Vikings don't knit?!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/viking.jpg

PoohsPal

08-15-2006, 06:16 PM

:lmbo:

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 06:25 PM

He didn't knit it.... he Plundered it.

And where you find my preVikingschool picture ?

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 06:43 PM

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 06:48 PM

Just what is a "crotch"et? Did you mean crochet? Seems to me if you had the big brains to be able to crochet, you would be able to spell it, too. :blueflowe

Don't go messing with us crafty types, Viking, you will be in over your head way too quickly.

I spelled it EXACTLY how I intended to spell it.

Vikings were meant to be in over their heads.... our horns are actually snorkles.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 06:50 PM

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 06:52 PM

I spelled it EXACTLY how I intended to spell it.

Vikings were meant to be in over their heads.... our horns are actually snorkles.

:lmbo:

Actually that is what my husband says, about the spelling, when he doesn't know what he is talking about either.

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 06:53 PM

:lmbo:

Actually that is what my husband says, about the spelling, when he doesn't know what he is talking about either.

Must have a bit of Viking in 'em.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 06:55 PM

Must have a bit of Viking in 'em.

Yes, I think you two would get along famously. :sosad:

I bet you do like he does when someone asks him a question, he doesn't know the answer to, I bet you make up the best sounding answer you can, right?

bavaria

08-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Now, back to the original program........................

Bavaria, what are your favorite knitting needles? Do you use metal, plastic, bamboo or the addi Turbo? I bought my first pair of addi Turbo today. I sure hope they were worth the price. I tested them out in the knitting store today, and they sure seemed to move smoothly.

My favourite are Addi Turbo - definitely worth the price! If you can find Inox Express, they are similar German ones, but much cheaper. Problem is they are hard to find; don't know if they are discontinued but I couldn't find them in Germany this year either. I usually pay around $8 US vs about $20+ for the Addi's

I pretty much only use circular needles, even for straight work like scarves.

I'll use bamboo for slippery yarns; can't stand the silvery aluminum ones which they sell all over in Canada (some British brand in a red packet).

For small stuff on 4 needles ie the toes of socks and thumbs of mittens, I like these very short (maybe 3 inches?) Australian ones made of casein, a milk protein. They are creamy white in colour.

For four needle work on the top of hats (or viking horns) I like to use four short wooden ones - can't recall the brand name but they are very popular and well finished. Nothing worse though when the point of a wooden needle splits - you may as well toss it!

Overall, I like Addi Turbo best - you can really zoom along on those. I do also have Addi bamboo tipped and even Addi gold tipped, but they don't seem to work as well.....

KNWVIKING

08-15-2006, 06:59 PM

Yes, I think you two would get along famously. :sosad:

I bet you do like he does when someone asks him a question, he doesn't know the answer to, I bet you make up the best sounding answer you can, right?

Don't know.... I've never been asked one I didn't know the answer too.

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 07:00 PM

I paid $14.95 for my addi's today, so that isn't too bad then, huh? The rest of my collection is mostly bamboo, with the exception of some acrylics I bought when I first started back knitting.

I can't wait to get home and give these a try.

bavaria

08-15-2006, 07:04 PM

That's a great price! Happy knitting - I'm sure that you'll be zooming along with those.....

Do you have a good local yarn store? I love the ones in Washington state - they have some of the best that I have found in the US. The only one I think that I've been to in NC is in Asheville; a crafts store that had some good yarns...

BTW, I've banned myself from buying any more yarn - I have enough to last a lifetime. Foudn some good eBay deals years ago and could knit about a thousand Viking hats or 100 sweaters with what I now own!

RweTHEREyet

08-15-2006, 07:12 PM

We have the typical A.C. Moore, and Michaels, and we have a couple of "nicer" yarn stores, one close to my office and one closer to home. I am not knowledgeable enough about different yarns to make it worth my while to spend a lot on yarns, yet.

You must have not seen my mention of the Mason-Dixon knitting book. Are you familiar with it?

withdisneyspirit

08-16-2006, 12:52 AM

What an honor that Viking spent his 1000th and quite a few more posts visiting with our "crafty" MO ladies :sunny:

Lets forget that I said I could crochet. :crackedup I am not sure that I was ever proficient but I do still own a crochet needle from my youth. I would like to re-learn crochet and learn knitting. Not sure it will happen while my kids still live at home but someday...:tilt:

bavaria

08-16-2006, 12:57 AM

You must have not seen my mention of the Mason-Dixon knitting book. Are you familiar with it?

Sorry, I missed that what with all the excitement on this thread! Six pages in 2 days - woo hoo hot topic...

I've seen reviews in several knitting magazines - it looks interesting! I find it really hard to find most books in Canada; we have different publishers here than in the US, and not many good yarn stores. I need to go on a trip to my favourite yarn stores soon - there are a few books I would like to buy.

I am a little embarassed to say that I do have every issue of Knitters, Interweave Knits, and Vogue Knitting from the past 10 years.... :innocent:

Has anyone tried felting? it's really easy once you get the shrinking part right. A really easy way to make simple knits look fabulous, and very forgiving on mistakes. I make hats and handbags this way...

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 02:10 PM

I wish I had posted about Mason-Dixon knitting a few days ago. I ordered two copies from Amazon.com. Bought one for my SIL, buying two brought the price down to $18.00 each with free shipping, and Barnes and Noble wanted $29.95 for one. If I had known you were interested, I could have just as easily ordered three copies and sent you one. :( I have really enjoyed looking thru the book, and there are several projects that appeal to me and look within my skill range. This is one knitting book I am not sorry that I spent the money for.

By the way, I love the Addi turbo needles. Now I am wondering how I am going to go back to my bamboo ones, and I probably have 30 pair or so. I got quite a bit done on this little sweater last night, after ripping out about 4" of work. I have basically two patterns for the same sweater and they were written a little differently. I decided I liked the second one better, lots of garter stitch, so I ripped out a lot and re-worked it and it actually looks a lot neater with using the new needles.

Bavaria, you mentioned that you always work on circular needles because you like to avoid purl stitches. When you get to an end of a row, how do you avoid purl stitches going back across the row, if you are working stockinette stitch? Is it that you are always working on something that works in the round?

bavaria

08-16-2006, 05:15 PM

OK, this is really bad - I should really be working and not posting knitting photos online! (Plus this website has been so SLOW for me lately so this is taking me twice as long; good delay tactics for not working! ;) ) Sorry for the poor quality photos - I am just reaching for items near me as I sit at my desk!

That was kind of you to think of me RWe re the book; not to worry, i have waaay too many books and magazines and need to start weeding some out!

So here is what I mean by not purling....

This hat pattern was meant to be knit flat with a seam up the back (which I don't like anyways). I adapted it to knit in the round, which is much faster, especially when I do cables.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/IMG_0282.jpg

This scarf is simply old shale, a very easy lace pattern, but to make it quick and reversable I knit 3 rows and then do 1 row lace (instead of purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row, 1 row lace). (I knit this scarf intending to wear it while at Disneyland Paris, if I EVER get there!)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/IMG_0283.jpg

When making sweaters, I like yoked designs, or those knit from the top down. Interweave Knits had a great shaped sweater with a yoke made from cables; they do a similar one every few years and they are quick to knit. Plus I hate sewing seams, so that's a plus. Of course, I can't avoid knitting flat sometimes like with the cable cardigan I am making myself right now, but when I can, I do avoid it.

Have you seen the fruit hat patterns for babies? they are very simple and make a great impression!

jiggerj

08-16-2006, 05:29 PM

Wow...I cant believe I missed this thread- Probably because my talents for sewing, knitting ect...go as far as my stapler.. ..I have been known to staple the bedskirt when it ripped- :rolleyes:

Bavaria, your creations are BEAUTIFUL!!!! :) :) :)

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 06:15 PM

I am impressed again with your work, Bavaria. I am not even close to your level. I am thrilled to be able to follow a pattern correctly, let alone to adapt it to suit my needs. The only thing I have made that is not just straight stuff, is one vest out of a bulky knit, and it came out way too big for me. I am going to have to rip it out and start all over.

I don't like seaming either, and not overly fond of changing colors, because that involves weaving a tail in.

I have not seen the fruit hat for babies. I have a dear friend co-worker that is due in November, and I would love to make her something special. Can I find that pattern on the internet?

When I get done with this t-top sweater, I will post a picture, it is very basic and only a solid color, but it's not a dishcloth or a scarf oro an afghan, it is an item of clothing that can be worn. :) . The fact that this sweater will be given to a child that it fits, and I am not making it fit a particular child, takes off some of the pressure.

Thank you for sharing your projects. This is certainly more fun than work.

bavaria

08-16-2006, 06:30 PM

I must go back to work; I must go back to work; I must go back to work......

I agree Rwe that so long as it's made with love.... I bought so much of yarn on clearance from Ebay and when yarn stores closed; they may be inexpensive but they are still made with love.

Here's the fruit hat and you've got mail!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/bavariabavaria/IMG_0284.jpg

KNWVIKING

08-16-2006, 06:36 PM

Pumpkin is considered a fruit ?

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 06:42 PM

That is simply adorable. I can do this, I know I can. I am going to give it a try when I get this sweater done and a couple of other things finished up. It is just too precious. I think I could do a pretty blue for the little fella that is on his way.

Thanks again for sharing. :doublekis

bavaria

08-16-2006, 06:55 PM

Pumpkin is considered a fruit ?

:doublekis Definitely colour blind - it's red. Compare it to Mickey's tongue in the background.....

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 07:08 PM

Pumpkin is considered a fruit ?

FYI--

Pumpkin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA pumpkin is a squash fruit, most commonly orange in colour when ripe. ... Pumpkin growers often compete to see whose pumpkins are the most massive. ...

TW1

08-16-2006, 07:16 PM

A pumpkin cozy. Now why didn't I think of that!

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 07:23 PM

Hey Viking, this one's just for you.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/jkm8113/vikinghat.jpg

bavaria

08-16-2006, 07:30 PM

:Pokepoke: :ROTFL: :laughing: :hahahaha:

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 07:32 PM

:Pokepoke: :ROTFL: :laughing: :hahahaha:

don't you just love it? I am just about falling out of of my chair from laughing and the boss is gonna be in here in a minute to see what's going on.

bavaria

08-16-2006, 08:38 PM

don't you just love it? I am just about falling out of of my chair from laughing and the boss is gonna be in here in a minute to see what's going on.

Hmmm I'm envisioning Christmas gift.....

OK, SERIOUSLY need to get to work now, or I'll be trying to finish this project whilst riding the Matterhorn this weekend!!!!

TW1

08-16-2006, 09:36 PM

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/90Jetta/BBsZ2.jpg

KNWVIKING

08-16-2006, 09:46 PM

Not quiet TW1.... Viking Babes are famous for their cleavage.

But a very kewl pic none the less.

TW1

08-16-2006, 09:48 PM

Not quiet TW1.... Viking Babes are famous for their cleavage
Not allow to work on THAT at the office

KNWVIKING

08-16-2006, 09:53 PM

Not allow to work on THAT at the office

Tee shirts - yes. Hats - yes. Cleavage - no ? What kinda slave driving prude do you work for !!

RweTHEREyet

08-16-2006, 11:12 PM

How did my little knitting question thread deteriorate into a cleavage thread?:sosad: :sosad: :sosad:

withdisneyspirit

08-17-2006, 01:37 AM

Don't worry, Rwe, just wait them out. They will lose interest and let us get back to knitting talk! :goodvibes

KNWVIKING

08-17-2006, 02:40 AM

How did my little knitting question thread deteriorate into a cleavage thread?:sosad: :sosad: :sosad:

Rwe, don't take it personal. Basically, every thread is about cleavage. It's not always openly discussed , but take my word for it, it's ALWAYS about the cleavage.

Just ask any guy here, you'll see.

RweTHEREyet

08-17-2006, 04:03 AM

Rwe, don't take it personal. Basically, every thread is about cleavage. It's not always openly discussed , but take my word for it, it's ALWAYS about the cleavage.

Just ask any guy here, you'll see.

:sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad: :sosad:

bavaria

08-17-2006, 04:44 AM

How did my little knitting question thread deteriorate into a cleavage thread?:sosad: :sosad: :sosad:

Sadly, your lovely, intelligent little thread appears to have been hijacked by an alien and a viking......

KNWVIKING

08-17-2006, 12:39 PM

Sadly, your lovely, intelligent little thread appears to have been hijacked by an alien and a viking......

Bye Bye. Enjoy your yarn (thread).

RweTHEREyet

08-17-2006, 02:35 PM

Viking, you be sure and let us know when you want those knitting lessons. :yes:

And I hope you know that we enjoyed having you pick on us and giving it back in return. Wasn't trying to run you off, but I am betting you are bored with us at this point, anywho.........

Colorado Belle

08-17-2006, 09:18 PM

Bring back THE Viking!!!!!

Oh my God! I was just reading along minding my own business, thinking that my grandma showed me how to crochet and how could one needle be easier than the two required for knitting?

Then I was looking at the photos and lovely designs and then thinking: I would NEVERNEVERNEVER pay $88 for a pair of socks.

And then I got to post #67 and was confronted by a picture of me staring back at me. It was so unexpected that I had a sharp intake of breath before I fell on the floor laughing!!!!!

Which shows to go that you will always find a surprise lurking behind any given thread in mouseowners!

And I agree...we NEED to have laughter in our lives, so come back Viking!

bavaria

08-17-2006, 09:45 PM

Yes, Viking, please bring back your needles sometime and join us here on the couch! We are equal opportunity knitters - Vikings and aliens always allowed, as well as anyone who wants to join in!!!

:bouncingg

bavaria

08-17-2006, 09:45 PM

... I was just reading along minding my own business, thinking that my grandma showed me how to crochet

AHH, another one of those 'smart' kids! ;)

TW1

08-17-2006, 10:01 PM

KNWVIKING

08-18-2006, 03:10 AM

Okay, I just got back from the Chineese Restaurant with a new pair of knitting needles so I figured I might as well head over here and take a few lessons from the pros.

So, where do I find a pumpkin mold ?

bavaria

08-18-2006, 03:44 AM

Rwe holds the instructions to the pumpkin - she rec'd them by PM earlier this week! Did you bring a pencil sharpener for those new knitting needs, Viking?

I'm passing this thread over to other hands - I've banned myself from this board for Friday, and then I'm off to play with a rodent for awhile.... have fun!