Where can I find?

Yarn substitutions

Betty Anne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:50 GMT

I found A white Buffalo (Cowichan) pattern at a second hand shop, but since white buffalo wool is no longer available I need a substition. Any ideas.

Betty Anne

looking for pattern in episode 308

crochetcathy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:46:56 GMT

I have been searching for the pattern for the vest show on the mannequin in episode 308. If anyone knows where I can find this, I would greatly appreciate it!!!

Looking for the STRONGEST yarn. HELP?

dgk9999 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:58 GMT

Hi!

I'm looking for a really strong yarn. Would prefer 100% wool, or at least some blend

with wool. I'm not knitting with this wool. Instead, just imagine a ball of yarn running

around on concrete. So far, I have problems with the yarn fraying/shredding. I have tried

100% wool, and 80/20 acrylic/wool.

Any suggestions? Sorry to be so vague about it's use, but it's harder to describe than

just simply saying what it is!

Also, would quite possibly be looking to contract someone to make yarn for my

company in the future if that's what it takes to get a strong yarn.

Thanks!

NEED SUBLIME KID MOHAIR YARN COLOR FIG #025

JoyA — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:09:21 GMT

WORKING SUBLIME Little whisper short sleeve sweater and ran out of yarn. Help. Love to find some. From book #609.

Baby Top with Louet Gems Superfine Fingering?

MaryM@10 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:43:35 GMT

I have two skeins of super soft Louet Gems Fingering in Baby Aqua. There are 185 yards in each skein. I'm imagining a little tee-shirt or pull over sweater for my infant grandson, but I haven't yet found a pattern that feels "just right." Any suggestions?

Pattern for lacy evening wrap

maggiemay1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:47:47 GMT

Looking for a pattern for an evening wrap/bolero. Not a shawl or scarf. Would like something with cap sleeves that ties at the waist. Can be knitted or crochet. I have a "floaty" type material dress to wear at Xmas and I cant find a pattern for a top to cover my shoulders.Thanks

WATCH HAT 'FELTED' PATTERN

stormyk9 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:02:43 GMT

Is there such a pattern 'out there' for a WATCH HAT-FELTED-KNITTING PATTERN? If so, PLEASE direct me? Thanks VERY much~Mindy

KoolHaas hat

Marvina — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:28:34 GMT

Hi I can not seem to find the pattern for the KoolHaas hat. Could you tell me where I might obtain one?

Diagonal knitted wraparound sweater on Needle Arts Studio show rerun?

HildaS — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:43:53 GMT

Does anyone know where to get the pattern for the wraparound sweater knit on the diagonal that was on Shay's show a few days ago? I think the pattern is by the woman who holds the Guiness record for Fastest Crochet-er. It was a rerun from a couple of years ago I believe. (If I'd realized how difficult it is to find a particular TV episode I'd have written down the episode number!)

vintage crocheted pot holder pattern

AlyceD — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:14:29 GMT

I'm looking for a vintage hot pad pattern that is started with a grid that is about 10 squares by 10 squares that are about 3 sc by 3 sc (each square). After the grid is made, there are 1/2 double crochets or sc around the grid that make a pattern. The 1/2 double crochets (or sc) around the grid 'stand up' to make depth on the hot pad. These are not really pot holders because there are holes between the pattern stitches. These are made with #10 crochet cotton.

Yarn holder for Portuguese knitting

uaithne — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:15 GMT

I have recently learned how to do Portuguese knitting but have been unable to find a good source for the yarn holder pin thingy. Does anyone know what I am talking about and/or where I can find these thingys?

Thank you so much in advance for any and all help.

WEBS discount code

aeswan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:24:46 GMT

I deleted a knitting daily e-mail from last week (I think) with a discount code for Northampton Bulky yarn from WEBS, and of course about a day later thought of something that I'd really like to make with that yarn--can anyone tell me what the code was? Thanks!

Soap Bubble Wrap

oneilln — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:21 GMT

I bought a back issue (spring 2009) and the single pattern that I want says that I need to come on the website to get it. But lo and behold I can't find it on here! Anyone able to help me?

Nic

Knitting videos

Lee Lee CRNA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:11:11 GMT

I am a new knitter. I have the basic skills to make a scarf and have attempted a hat or two! As well as socks! I love knitting! However, my job doesn't allow for me to be in a conventional knitters group, nor can I do a lot of classes due to my hours. So why are there not more how to videos out there for knitters to use for increasing our skills, pattern reading, socks how-to etc?? I know there has to be someone out there as I have seen some of you guys on E-How! If you know of any let me know by way of my email at bkernodle@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Knitting videos

Lee Lee CRNA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:11:06 GMT

Thanks!

discontinued Lion Brand Yarn Homespun Seaspray

rvicvtor@att.net — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:25:56 GMT

This is a yarn that is used in a Debbie MaComber afghan. I purchased the other recommended yarns and then could not find this one. I have contacted Lion Brand Yarns and they no longer have it. It was discontinued a year to a year and a half ago. I have done many internet searches but so far I have been unsuccessful. I have even checked E-Bay. I need 2 skeins and I would love to know if there is a site that I'm not aware of for these types of discontinued yarns? I have checked sites that Google has recommended.

Mainstay Yarn

donnasmith — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:47:45 GMT

Need a small amount of White Mainstay yarn, no dye lot, Yarn was made for Walmart for only a short time. Posting this for a friend.

Thanks in advance

Donna

one day sweater

line binda — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:31:37 GMT

About 20 years ago, I had a pattern for what was then called a one day sweater. It asked for a super large needle and smaller one, you used two yarn simultaneously. I have seen such sweaters in high end stores recently and thought I could start knitting those again.

Does any one have such a pattern?

Needing a simple basic baby sweater

KathyD@2 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:47:58 GMT

After reading all the posts about passing along pdfs and the like, I dont know if I'll get any responses to this. All I'm needing is just a very basic baby knitted sweater pattern - could have ties at the neckline - buttons down the front - doesnt need fancy raglan sleeves - even a hood would be ok - as long as this very beginner knitter can make it. I havent mastered the circular needle yet either, so bear with me...does such a pattern exist?

Thanks so much

KathyD

combine western and eastern style knitting

Vicki MorinG — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:43:03 GMT

Fall 2000 Interweave Knitting contained a two page article by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts on western and eastern knitting. The past issue is no longer available and calls to my knit friends didn't produce the magazine. I'd like to read the article. Could the short article be scanned and posted somewhere?

finding the right yarn

laura-belle — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:54:02 GMT

Hello,

My boyfriend wants me to knit a maroon scarf to match his football team. I'm fairly new to knitting and find the sheer volume of wool available a little overwhelming! I've been searching for a nice, fairly chunky wool that is soft enough for a scarf but also won't break the bank. I think I found a nice Rowan one in John Lewis but I wanted to explore online first.

Does anyone use any good websites for buying yarn from or can you recommend a size and type of wool suitable for a scarf?

Thank you!

swallowtail shawl pattern

gillian@2 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:50:51 GMT

I was in a great yarn shop yesterday, spending money like my family really enjoyed a month of Kraft Dinner to make up for it and saw this lovely little swallowtail shawl. The owner told me (bless her copyright-conscious heart) that I could get the pattern on knittingdaily.com. So I purchased the yarn for two of the shawls and dashed home to join this site. Alas! either I cannot find the pattern or it is now unavailable! Anyone know where I can get it? I need to get it into progress before my long-suffering partner sees the evidence of an increased stash.

Which brings me to another point. How about if we advocate for yarn stores having alternative names so that same partner does not emerge from checking the bank account, gnashing the teeth and moaning that I've hit the Yarn and Wool Emporium again to the tune of a federal bailout but instead pleased that I support Natural and Healthy Food for the Soul Market. He does not need to know that my soul is nourished by alpaca.

Cloak pattern

gaelic — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:32:01 GMT

I've been searching for weeks now for a pattern to make a knitted hooded cloak, at least mid thigh length or knee length, with slits for the arms to come through (not sleeves). I don't know how to convert a poncho or capelet pattern into what I want so it would need to be an actual pattern. (I still have a lot to learn about knitting, but I'm getting there.) Does anyone know where I could locate a pattern like this?

I've sewn a hooded cloak for my daughter (nightmare based on the material she chose) and I like the style (kind of rennaisance), but would prefer to knit one for myself rather than going through the sewing process again. I'm not a patient sewer.

one day sweater

line binda — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:31:34 GMT

Does any one have such a pattern?

Teaching

EllenF@4 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:50:59 GMT

I originally posted this on "how do I" but maybe it will get a better response here.....

Hi! I have been "volunteered" to teach a very bright 10 year old to knit. I have been knitting since I was 5 (50 years ago - Yikes!) and I started out with Barbie clothes. I have no kids of my own and have only taught adults so I need HELP!

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can have this lovely child start on? The best part of this is that I live in NJ and she lives in VA so this will be a long distance tutoring; I will be there one week to get her started.

If you know of any books or projects where she would see progress quickly I would appreciate it. OR if anyone knows of any really good yarn stores in the Alexandria VA area who are patient enough to work with kids I would appreciate the names so after I start she would have somewhere to go for help.

I need this info before 11/5/09, if possible. TX!

Ellen