Hello Does anyone out there know a source for the backing needed for the Tapimatic rug making machine? It is a type of latch hook backing with a double mesh, 3.3 holes. It has to be double mesh. The Zweigert mesh I tried did not work. I would really like to be able to use the machine....

I have 6 balls (720 yds) of Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn. I know it is usually used for dishcloths but that is more dishcloths than I care to make! Any ideas? Has anyone ever made a baby sweater out of it? How does it wear/wash? Thanks! LauraJ

On Wednesday, August 11, 1999 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, kurtbarb wrote: I found a 1968 book called "Knit a Dress a Day" by Joan Rattner. It calls for Reynolds Junior Jumbo Jets knitting needles. Does anyone know what size these needles actually are? I suspect they are either 35 or 50. Thanks ...

Here's something a bit different for you: http://tinyurl.com/cs9ycq3 Enjoy!!!! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace

Does anyone here knit, crochet, etc when they are feeling down in the dumps and if so do you find it helps to lift your spirits?

Hi, Patricia, this is Susan Olsen. We're you able to find a copy of the pattern for my reindeer pullover? Best regards, Susan

Heya everyone, I lurk in this group a lot :-). Just wanted to ask about the crocheted ponchos which are supposedly in fashion right now - what do they look like? Any pictures that I could look at? Thanks, Angela

On Friday, October 31, 1997 8:00:00 AM UTC, Greg wrote: I am looking for knitting patterns for kids jumpers from Gary Kennedy in the UK . I am in Australia , and obtaining these patterns is rather difficult other than from the 'English Woman's Weekly' . If anyone has any patterns , or...

I was so intrigued, by the talk about the hand cranked corker......(looks like I have come up with a new word) I was going tollok for one at my local yarn store. I had to go in and pick up my "Felted Knits" book as well Low and behold there was one sitting on the counter. They had just come in,...

This newsgroup is seriously in need of some life support, so here goes. I've recently gotten back into lace knitting, but I'm starting to reach the limits of size on the piece of foam core board I've been using for dressing the lace. I remember hearing/reading in the past of homemade mounting...

About ten years ago our church made some needlepoint kneelers. They have been attacked by moths on the sides. I have some of the yarn left and I have the numbers, but the main background color was a large skein and the number is not on it. I have been checking the net and I think the color that...

Has anyone seen the new Miss Marple TV series with Geraldine McEwan as Jane Marple? I noticed that the titles to the series start with a ball of yarn and knitting needles, and I just noticed tonight what and interesting sweater she was wearing, a sort of oatmeal or beige cardigan with crossover...

Hello I am looking for a series of patterns called Enchanted Crochet. Copyright is 1982. They are a series of mini crochet toy patterns like Mickey Mouse, Ziggy, Orphan Annie, etc. Does anyone have any ideas of where to find them? I have checked google, etsy, and ebay-no luck. The company is out of...

We are the manufacturer of plastic packaging for flexible recycled bags packaging company. Our vacuum bags packaging is also used for cosmetic packaging supplies. Our biodegradable bags is used for coffee bags. Our packaging bags is also manufactured for plastic measurement scoop for powder and...

We are the manufacturer of plastic packaging for flexible recycled bags packaging company. Our vacuum bags packaging is also used for cosmetic packaging supplies. Our biodegradable bags is used for coffee bags. Our packaging bags is also manufactured for plastic measurement scoop for powder and...

I wanted to start a knitting project and knit socks for my entire family, but I'm a bit new when it comes to yarn (most of my projects have mainly been in sewing :P). I've shopped around at both offline and online sites such as these, and found that yarn comes in a variety of different materials...

Are you in a local car club and have helped you with all your friends your car stereo to install it? It is logical that they want you to do it because your car stereo audio system rocks and so need your help to do the right thing and know that they want, they need your advice. Nobody wants dead...

I am searching for Dji Dji yarn by Stanley Berroco. This yarn is now vintage and no longer available in stores. This yarn looks like mohair but is actually brushed wool made in Ireland. If anyone has a stash of this yarn and would like to sell it, please let me know.

Pattern: row 2 is done over and over agaib-K10,slip marker,k1f&b,knit to end. Repeat row 2 every row until there are 16 sts. Does this mean every time I reach 10, I add a stitch. Thanks Dawn O

for bundling yarn together to donate to a thrift store. (a recent purchase was so encumbered)