Posts by blazfglori

Quote: Originally Posted by zoebugsmom I used Patons merino. The slipper was small before felting, though. Hmm, maybe I was looking at the wrong set of numbers when I was knitting. That's a good...

What kind of yarn were you using? Did you make a tester swatch and felt it? Different yarns felt at different rates, so you really have to keep a close eye on the washing machine during the felting process.

I bought a drop spindle and some wool top a couple of months ago. I really need to get it out and try my hand at spinning. I think my subconscious keeps putting me off, because I know I'll get addicted to it and never want to stop.

Knit Socks! (the hardback book shaped like a sock) is a good beginner sock book as well. Congrats on tackling socks!

Have you checked here: Crochet Pattern Central http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com...tes_purses.php Good luck.

Yay!

Order the PF and enjoy it. And it doesn't *have* to be all yarn. You can order patterns, needles, and any of their other stuff as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by flapjack Yeah, you pretty much use dumb for daft OK...I kinda *assumed* that, but I didn't want to say something that would be offensive it it didn't mean that.

Inquiring minds.... Define the word "daft" for an American.

Everyone hates purling to begin with. We concentrate so much on getting the "knit" stitch done perfectly by practicing over and over, and then when the "purl" comes along, it's going to naturally be slower, since...