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Forum: How-to Questions 05-07-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
You're holding two strands of worsted weight...

You're holding two strands of worsted weight together, which I believe would be a superbulky. A size 10 might be hard to knit superbulky with. I believe Bev's pattern for these uses a 10 1/2. You...
Forum: General Knitting 05-07-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,542
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I'm the last person you want to ask this...

I'm the last person you want to ask this question. I knit Eastern European where the working yarn is always in back of the work for both knit and purl. English and Continental knitters would say my...
Forum: General Knitting 05-07-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 379
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
That'll teach me to leave it out.

That'll teach me to leave it out.
Forum: General Knitting 05-07-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 379
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Make yourself at home..

Make yourself at home in my knitting yarn bag. Don't be shy.
Forum: Crochet! 05-05-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Try a Granny stripe. This is done back and forth...

Try a Granny stripe. This is done back and forth rather than in the round.

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/granny-stripe.html

I didn't know much about crocheting either until I started doing...
Forum: The Lounge 04-26-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,126
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
FYI, coconut oil is the secret ingredient in the...

FYI, coconut oil is the secret ingredient in the movie popcorn we all love.

I personally have been trying to lose weight and get healthy. I've been reading a lot about oils. Interesting history. ...
Forum: The Lounge 04-26-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 771
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
To complicate matters even further, there's some...

To complicate matters even further, there's some pattern companies that categorize things like "advanced beginner". What the heck is that? Who sets the standards here anyway? I'm usually the...
Forum: How-to Questions 04-20-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
It's just a k1, p1 ribbing but alternate the...

It's just a k1, p1 ribbing but alternate the colors. The yarn is variegated so it looks more complicated than it really is. I used a white Caron One Pound yarn and a smaller Caron worsted weight...
Forum: General Knitting 04-16-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I believe this is either Combination knitting or...

I believe this is either Combination knitting or Russian knitting. I'm an Eastern European knitter. We do both our knitting and purling with the yarn in the back.
Forum: The Lounge 04-15-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 762
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Knitting and crochet are almost like meditation. ...

Knitting and crochet are almost like meditation. You get in "the zone" and tune everything out around you. It's very relaxing and brings out your creativity. For me, I quit smoking. I've been...
Forum: Crochet! 04-11-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
The gal didn't mention the hook size in the...

The gal didn't mention the hook size in the video. My daughter and I think it's about a K 6.5 mm hook. I tried this last night on worsted weight yarn and it's about right. If you're using bulky...
Forum: General Knitting 04-11-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 351
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Knitter's Pride is one of the few products I...

Knitter's Pride is one of the few products I personally refuse to buy. They're Knitpicks Options clones.They skirt the copyright laws by alternating the colors differently. I don't think it's...
Forum: Crochet! 04-10-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Here's an easy one with bulky yarn...

Here's an easy one with bulky yarn #6.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atH-E9PL84
Forum: Crochet! 04-05-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I like that! It's different from what everybody...

I like that! It's different from what everybody else is doing. Well done!
Forum: How-to Questions 03-28-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Take your pattern one row at a time and enjoy it....

Take your pattern one row at a time and enjoy it. If you've never done cables before, it's not as bad as it looks. Whatever your pattern calls for,you will only have a turning row where you will...
Forum: How-to Questions 03-18-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
You may want to reconsider it and do a lace...

You may want to reconsider it and do a lace edging instead. This is knit as one strip and sewn along the edge when finished. It was my first lace project. It looks complicated, but it's very easy....
Forum: Pattern Central 03-08-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
It's a cute sweater. That's one lucky baby.

It's a cute sweater. That's one lucky baby.
Forum: Pattern Central 02-26-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
If you don't have the correct size to do the...

If you don't have the correct size to do the ribbing, you can do it on the size 8. It will just be a little looser. I do it all the time just because I'm too lazy to change the tips on my...
Forum: General Knitting 02-25-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
Knitting with pencils

Here's a great video I wanted to share about knitting with pencils. This is a great idea for teens, especially at slumber parties.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8EobIs8fcM
Forum: How-to Questions 02-24-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,361
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
If you know how to do a Ravelry search, it's...

If you know how to do a Ravelry search, it's easy. Type in Hat in the search box. At the left of the screen, narrow down the search. Input the hat size, needles, and yarn you want to use. It will...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 01-25-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 869
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
How adorable! I'm jealous. Would love to know...

How adorable! I'm jealous. Would love to know where you got your patterns.
Forum: General Knitting 01-23-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,043
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I don't know how some of these yarn companies set...

I don't know how some of these yarn companies set the yarn thickness. Lion One Pound says worsted weight, but it's more like a sport weight. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes was supposed to be a...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 01-15-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 824
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I like that! Great buttons, too!

I like that! Great buttons, too!
Forum: How-to Questions 01-15-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
I'm sorry you've had such a bad time. Yes! You...

I'm sorry you've had such a bad time. Yes! You can knit again! Here's an invention a man made for his grandmother who had crippling arthritis. You can use this one-handed.

http://knittingaid.com/
Forum: Pattern Central 01-13-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By fatoldladyinpjs
You seem to be fairly proficient in measuring,...

You seem to be fairly proficient in measuring, gauging, and coming up with your own patterns. Perhaps your mom can help you with the measurements. Here's a simple baby sweater from the Lion brand...
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