Introduce Yourself

Re: Welcome!

debbyhowe — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:50:21 GMT

Hi I'm Debby from Oregon. My grandma taught me to knit when I was a young child, but really just started since the birth of my granddaughter. Looking forward to hearing from other knitters.

Re: Welcome!

Kush — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:21:59 GMT

Hi EllieW,

I'm Carol from New Jersey.I'm 3 years short of the half century mark for knitting myself so we must be in the same baby boomer area.I still have some tiny sweaters I knitted for my Barbie dolls back in the day. If your stash is anything like mine new hiding place ideas are always welcome. I found those plastic bags that you can suck all the air out of to be a huge help. I have two giant sized ones in my attic but new treasures are always welcome and find a safe spot somewhere in the house. Nice combo - a knitting lawyer. Take care

Carol

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SallyS@2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:51:48 GMT

Sandi,

The new format is really nice, much more like the magazine. Soothing, calming colors...great.

I love opening the Knitting Daily "mail" every day. Always something interesting to look at.

Keep up the good work.

SallyS

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KathleeninGloucester — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:45:23 GMT

Hello,

I'm Kathleen and, as my name says, I live in Gloucester, MA. I've been knitter since I was a little kid and am also an avid seamstress. I especially love knitting lace. I have a blog where I talk about all kinds of things but knitting seems to be among the many things I go on and on about.

I look forward to participating here.

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J3SS — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:38:46 GMT

does anybody see an upload button on the reader gallery page? I don't see a form, but I'm using an off-brand browser...

thanks!

jess.

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Judy A Ivey — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:45 GMT

Hi I am Judy and I knit and crochet , but I'd rather knit . I am from Mississippi. I have been knitting since 1971 and crochet too .I have one sock done and the other one on the needles .I have a blog the address is http://judy-tishomingo.blogspot.com .

Judy

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liz@8 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:32:46 GMT

Hello from Texas! I am new to KD. I have been looking for a place to confide, learn and talk knitting! I was taught to knit by a German friend while in Germany. I still have much to learn, I have done afghans, scarves (plenty) and today a friend started to teach me socks! All the needles were stressing me out, but I am determined not to give up this time...Anyone with any advice, please pass it along. I am in the Austin area, if anyone has a group and would like a newcomer please let me know. I currently knit alone, but know it would be nice to have others knit chicks around! Take care and happy knitting.

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Debbie@3 — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:52:55 GMT

Hello Jeanine, I'm Debbie from Daytona Beach and I also love to knit. I have made and sent several sweaters for children to Knit for Kids through Guideposts Magazine. They have easy patterns that can be downloaded and made for a variety of sizes. The website is knitforkids@guidepost.org. I wish you luck and success.

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Tephra — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:59:41 GMT

Check out Knitting Daily TV's site for episode outlines. They also have some free patterns and video clips there.

I have knitting guilt myself, there are so many things I should be doing rather than knitting, and so many things I also need to get knitted. It's a vicious circle right now.

Re: Welcome!

JudyB09 — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:42:29 GMT

Hi!!!! I'm a new kid on the block as of today.

I saw a project on the Knitting Daily PBS program this morning & they said that it was show number 202. Is there a way to find show numbers so that I can see the projects that they discussed on a particular show?

I have been a bad girl & let too many things get in the way of knitting. It seems like a shameful luxury to knit (isn't that pitiful?). I am on disability, but work part-time. I am also starting, I hope, a new online business. Now if I can just go out & pick some money off of my tree I'll have it up & running in no time. WHAT HAVE I DONE????

Just wanted to ask that question & say Hi to everbody.

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veronica — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:03:23 GMT

hello everyone. thanks to this site and a pair of gloves i want to make, i get to try spinning. WOOHOO!!!! all kinds of needlecrafting fills the days. is very nice to see so many fibercrafters in one place. hope to get to know you.

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gillian@2 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:05:31 GMT

Hi! I'm Gillian and I joined last night, just back from a wool shop, to get a pattern for a Swallowtail shawl that I now can't find (see Forum on Where to Find it). I am trusting that someone on this site will know how to locate it. I've been knitting for 55 years, since I was 5, but have tried most anything that can be done with a needle. At present, I have just had my first spinning lesson and am very excited about that. A friend had told me about this site previously but I tend to avoid the computer as I see enough of it at work. However, it looks great. I see there's a lot of Pacific Northwest poeple here-- I'm from Victoria, BC myself. Nice to join in with you all!

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Pris — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:01:40 GMT

Hi ,

I am new and not sure how this works.. Do I check back to see if my post has been answered or do I get something by email???

I am a grandmother who has basically taught myself to knit.. I have had a few classes but they are so expensive in my area so I cant do that too much.. MY problem is I cant follow nor read a pattern well. I love knitting it is so relaxing.. A friend gave me a simple dish cloth pattern and I screwed it up... Am I hopeless?? do you have any advice for this 10 thumbed, brain challenged person...

thanks

Pris

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heather@5 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:33:28 GMT

Heather from New Zealand via Scotland. Two knitting grandmothers and knitting in school got me going when I was about 6 --if I remember corrrectly! Certainly we were knitting socks on 4 needles by the time we were 10.

One of my grannies worked at Patons wool mill.--back in the day.

I knit, crochet--can spin but time is a factor--I work fulltme in Early Childhood have 5 adult children, 2 grandchildren, another on the way and numerous whanau [NZ Maori word for family including wider members and good friends].

Kntting Daily has been inspirational to me and renewed my interest in knitting in particular but also crochet, spinning and sewing. Stash confessions are particularly supportive!! And encouragement to enjoy! I no longer 'slave' away at one project at a time--never have actually --BUT--- the difference is I am now much better at finishing them. Thanks all of you.

Slightly obsessed by socks at the moment but fitting in baby things around them.

Occasionally having to translate American knitting/crochet into English knitting language keeps me entertained.

Welcome!

sunnly — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:58:10 GMT

hi.

i'm anya from florida. i love to crochet toys. and i tried to knitting one toy. and i hope it not last. the avatar is my toy.