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7/2/2003 1:58:47 PM
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ecasey
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I have a chunky to bulky weight thick and thin yarn - 10 skeins at 50 yards a skein, so only 500 yards or so. It`s about 3.5 stitches to the inch on a 10 needle. A wee short-sleeved or sleeveless top would be best I think - not enough for a sweater. I`ve looked here, yarnware, knitpicks, patternworks, berroco, pattern maniac, freepatterns.com - NOTHING is tickling my fancy!! Now, I know a pattern that appeals to one person won`t necessarily appeal to another - but any suggestions anyone?? I KNOW that if I don`t find a pattern I`m going to end up devising my own, and I don`t have the time for it - Help meeeeeeeeeeeeee!! :-)
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/2/2003 2:44:16 PM
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Darla
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Does your yarn lean to summer or winter styles? Maybe a vest or a tank top? I have one book and have seen others that give patterns for all diffent weights of yarn. (Although I`ve not yet used it, it sure seems like a good idea).
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7/2/2003 6:34:55 PM
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Check out Simply Beautiful Sweaters and Vogue Chunky (or is it Quick?) Knits- there are some great chunky sweaters in both especially Simply Beautiful. Most are knit on about 10-11`s and I have knit several that only took about 400-500 yards.
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7/4/2003 5:51:31 AM
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bets
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Well you could always download sample software from knitware and STILL design your own.....faster
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7/4/2003 6:07:44 AM
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bets
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now that I think about it-I`ve got this ollldddd mid-80s leaflet for a shell from Finn-Time (Ok, and I bought it when it was new) with a cap-sleeve, U neck, and 2.5" ribbing that is always good for a quick project. (I love this pattern so much, I bought it once in the 80s, and once again 2 years ago...it`s just USEFUL!) A good summer top!
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7/5/2003 6:15:18 AM
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I know what I am about to suggest isn`t very exciting, but if you like to knit as much as I do. it will be satisfactory.. i have completed 6 scarves... using large needles working either k1 p1 or k2 p2.. work as long as desired.. all my frinds and relatives are getting these for gifts.. hope this helps .. I`m in North Carolina .. where are you?
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7/6/2003 1:36:08 PM
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ecasey
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That just reminded me that I have some short-sleeved 90s patterns myself - there might be something in there - I`ll go and dig them out!
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/6/2003 1:38:33 PM
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ecasey
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It could be either, really - it`s a thick yarn, but seems lightweight too. It`s gold with a shiny gold thread, so I`m thinking more dressy than casual - if you use it for dressing up, then I think the seasons don`t matter so much.
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/6/2003 1:41:12 PM
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ecasey
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Thanks fopr the tip! Looked at the sweaters book - a little expensive for me at the moment, as the top is for a friend, but not a realy really good friend, if you know what I mean!! LOL, was looking for something free! I`ll maybe look into getting the sweater book in time for the Christmas present knitting flurry though!
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/6/2003 1:42:16 PM
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ecasey
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80s patterns I meant - didn`t realise until I saw it on the baord what I`d written! DOH!
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/6/2003 1:45:50 PM
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ecasey
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Not a bad idea Polly, but I was looking for something like a dressy top, maybe a bit fited. I saw a couple of things in the latest edition of Knit `n` Style that look promising - I think I`ll go with one of those! They have some really nice patterns in this issue.
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the STARS!" (Oscar Wilde)
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7/7/2003 10:48:40 AM
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Try your library! I get all sorts of books from the library and then just make copies of what I like and stash it away in my pattern binders.
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