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3/5/2005 3:08:08 PM
Sonata Question Some of you - MacChick? - may may be able to share your experience with this yarn. Sonata seems perfect for summer/fall baby clothes, and I am also contemplating a baby blanket in Sonata, but I don`t want my DDIL to have to worry about pampering newborn`s clothes too much. So I made two swatches with Sonata, and threw one only in the washing machine (along with bed sheets, no gentle treatment...) and the other also in the dryer after washing. They both shrank a little in length, but were otherwise just fine!!!
Was I just lucky, or can I expect this sort of behavior from Sonata on a regulas basis?

Input appreciated.

Marta
3/5/2005 4:12:10 PM
Sonata Question Thank you for the quick answer, MacChick!

I should have clarified that my DDIL will not mistreat knits on purpose (she knitts, too) but I wanted to make sure this would not be an added burden. You put my concerns to rest...Now I`d better make sure I decide how much more I need to order before it disappears - even if I won`t get to it before I finish WIPs...

Thanks again,

Marta
3/5/2005 4:12:10 PM
Sonata question Thank you for the quick answer, MacChick!

I should have clarified that my DDIL will not mistreat knits on purpose (she knitts, too) but I wanted to make sure this would not be an added burden. You put my concerns to rest...Now I`d better make sure I decide how much more I need to order before it disappears - even if I won`t get to it before I finish WIPs...

Thanks again,

Marta
3/5/2005 4:12:10 PM
Sonata question Thank you for the quick answer, MacChick!

I should have clarified that my DDIL will not mistreat knits on purpose (she knitts, too) but I wanted to make sure this would not be an added burden. You put my concerns to rest...Now I`d better make sure I decide how much more I need to order before it disappears - even if I won`t get to it before I finish WIPs...

Thanks again,

Marta
3/5/2005 5:48:50 PM
Non-knitting good news to share Congratulatuions, Bri! Hope your final decision does not turn out to be too difficult - although that falls in the "good problem" category...lol
What are you going to knit to celebrate?

Marta
3/5/2005 5:55:29 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? That cotton is calling me...perfect for summer tops! But how can I justify getting any more yarn when I have at least a year worth of projects stashed away?!(:
What are you going to make with it?

Marta
3/5/2005 8:03:25 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Hi, Lisa. Look at Sneak Peek (the button to the right of the Chat Center button). Some treats await you...

Marta
3/5/2005 8:07:55 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Wow, Benne! That`s synchronization...lol
Are you going to resist the next offering? Tell me your secret, I need help!!!!

Marta
3/5/2005 10:10:31 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Geez, T, I guess I can count on you to lead me even more astray...LOL Thanks for the encouragement!

Marta
3/5/2005 10:26:23 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Benne,

It looks like you are doing very well on stash-reducing! I have been knitting a moebius and hat for my mother out of last year`s BC (of course I got some more this year, too, as well as BS - all for good intended causes...)lol. I also hope to make her a cape before her birthday in early April. That would quickly free up some space!
Beyond that, my current strategy is to not even look at the site on specially strong temptation days and hope that by the time I come back all my colors will be depleted. Strong will, huh? Keep your fingers crossed for me...

Happy knitting,

Marta
3/6/2005 3:07:55 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Duly noted, Eileen! Giving you a wide berth...lol

But just to clear any confusion, do you mean the 22nd or the 15th? Or aren`t you referring to the shiny stuff that is coming up?...

Scratching my head...
Marta
3/6/2005 3:11:11 PM
Who`s getting Tuesday`s yarn? Bri,

I`m glad you had an easy decision. I keep having visions of all the things I COULD knit with that yarn - while my sober side keeps reminding me of ALL the others still waiting in several closets and drawers...

Torn apart! lol

Marta
3/6/2005 3:24:43 PM
Lurker Speaking Up Hi, Barbara

I am relatively new here too and not one of the most active participants, so I guess I can concur with your assessment of the the knitting expertise and quality of the projects without sounding like I am tooting my own horn!...lol
Let me add that the human quality is of the highest caliber, too, as is the sense of humor and generosity.

One word of caution, though: if you are not a yarnaholic yet, watch out...lol

Marta
3/6/2005 3:30:43 PM
Uh oh-yarn recalls on Bernat AND Sirdar Bets,

My feelings exactly - and why I prefer to get DGSs cotton pajamas.

Marta
3/6/2005 3:34:17 PM
Uh oh-yarn recalls on Bernat AND Sirdar Shui Kuen,

One does expect wool to be slow-burning, but obviously the treatments can make a big difference...Do you really burn-test every kind of wool you knit with? I find it fascinating!

Marta
3/6/2005 3:38:03 PM
Lurker Speaking Up You have several exciting projects going on - don`t forget to post pictures, you know how everybody loves to see them...

Marta
3/6/2005 5:26:10 PM
Benne Oh, that`s a brilliant idea! How about submitting Benne`s name to the Nobel Committee for a new category: Yarn-Economics (or something of the kind...)? ROFLMAO

Marta
3/6/2005 5:26:10 PM
Benne Oh, that`s a brilliant idea! How about submitting Benne`s name to the Nobel Committee for a new category: Yarn-Economics (or something of the kind...)? ROFLMAO

Marta
3/6/2005 5:26:10 PM
Benne Oh, that`s a brilliant idea! How about submitting Benne`s name to the Nobel Committee for a new category: Yarn-Economics (or something of the kind...)? ROFLMAO

Marta
3/6/2005 5:26:10 PM
Benne Oh, that`s a brilliant idea! How about submitting Benne`s name to the Nobel Committee for a new category: Yarn-Economics (or something of the kind...)? ROFLMAO

Marta
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