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2/29/2004 9:08:45 PM
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To Martha G. re: white buffalo strength
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Martha, Once knitted the white buffalo is quite strong. I use it a lot for hats and mittens and it wears well. It is unspun roving and as you knit it gets some twist and is strong in the knitted produce. It is soft and warm. In the 6 ply usage, it should be very strong.
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3/2/2004 9:00:54 AM
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Jamie - White Buffalo weight
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Theresa, I don`t know what weight yarn is called for in the Einstein (i just don`t follow at the latest patterns). For 6 ply WB I think a 10 1/2 or 11 needle is suggested. For 3 ply I use #10 needle and the gauge is about 3 1/2 st/inch. I really can`t answer your question. Sorry. Jamie
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3/4/2004 8:28:26 PM
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Les and her cheat sheet - should we post bios?
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Hi everybody! Reading this bunch of notes has been so interesting -- so, I`ll write a bit.
I am a retired Spanish teacher and learned to knit when I was in 5th or 6th grade; took it up again as a senior in high school at Victoria (B.C.) High School. (I grew up in central CA). A friend was going to teach me but I got a Learn to Knit book and started on socks. I was in college during the argyle period and actually knit several pairs until about 1964, including one, with a classmate, for our French prof. (I can`t seem to get back in the mood to knit socks now that they are so popular again.) I have lived in Colorado since 1969, plus summers (1959-1962). Was married for 30+ years but now just friends with my ex. We get along better this way. Two DDs live miles and miles east and west of here so I have knitter friends and singer friends, and a few friends who speak Spanish. I love fiber: I knit,spin,cross stitch, needlepoint and crochet but only to finish knit project) but also love music and Spanish. I am tutoring Spanish about 10 hours per week and love getting out of the house. Arthritis keeps me from knitting all the time but I still produce a lot of projects, and my fiber collection takes up way too much space. Also have too many books which I don`t read much, and a wonderful collection of dolls from different countries and regions of US, mostly handmade, small sized. I once worked as a knitter for a lady who sold her sweaters all over. The money helped pay for summer activities for DDs. I also sell mostly hats, mittens and children`s stuff when there is an opportunity. Reading about everyone is fascinating. I have belonged to some knitters` groups, but this chat room has turned out to be a wonderful community. Happy knitting to all! Jamie
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3/9/2004 7:36:05 PM
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WAHEY!!!!!!!!!!!
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I wonder how much yarn all the knitters and their stashes have! Mine is a bit out of hand too, but now I`m spending time reading all these notes, and NOT KNITTING -- so how do I think I`ll ever use of any yarn? On a related topic - it`s wonderful to see my old hobby becoming popular among the young, `cause I`m in the grandma group. Again, happy knitting all, you all do beautiful work and if I ever get my act together I might share some pix.
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3/9/2004 7:49:26 PM
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Asking for comments on Peruvian yarn...
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I have been getting started on a scarf with the Quechua and find it pretty hairy but nice and soft. So far I have not been happy with the needle-yarn combination but with a bit more experimenting I`ll find the right guage. Also have been thinking of an alpaca (old stuff) and the quechua in a woven project. Haven`t tried the all wool or the Uros yet.
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3/10/2004 9:59:59 PM
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White Buffalo has arrived and the dog loves it!@#$%^&*
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Patricia, So very sorry to hear of the shredding. One of my friends has a golden who has eaten part of a couple of pairs of mittens I made for her, plus a lovely vest she has made in England. I think he actually ate pieces of the wool. I threw away the mittens for her and took home the vest to repair, but too much of it was destroyed. Anyway, about the WB -- I don`t know if the pieces could be salvaged to make new yarn. Time and money wise it isn`t worth it if you can replace the yarn. If you want to save the wool, it can be washed (I use a colander to place dog hair in when I`m washing it before spinning, and then spin dry in the machine placing the dog hair wrapped in a towel and in a mesh bag --like the ones used to wash machine washable sweaters). You could do the same sort of the thing with the remains of the WB wool. It might be usable in some way, like thrums in some sort of project. Sorry to hear about the dogs, but some will eat anything made of fiber - natural or even synthetics. Happy knitting!
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3/14/2004 9:39:54 PM
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White Buffalo Unspun Yarn
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Hi Kathryn, You can use the WB as it comes off the ball. It will get a slight twist as you knit it. I is very strong with the 6 strands or with 3 strands (I explained in a previous notes how to divide it into 3 strand balls). I use it with #10 needles and 3 strands to make mittens, hats, and sweaters. I will be starting a poncho soon. It is delicate in the unspun strands but wears very well after knitting. I have been using WB and unspun Lopi for about 10 years. It makes wonderful soft and warm mittens and sweaters. ACB told us that the company is soon to have a three strand WB unspun and that will certainly please a lot of us who want a yarn to work with #9 and #10 needles (about 3 1/2sts per inch. Enjoy. More questions. Just ask. Jamie
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3/14/2004 10:10:57 PM
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For Bets - Easy Peasy Shawl
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Barbara Walker`s lace knitting book is a great source for lace patterns. I did several shoulder shawls with eyelash yarn and a carry along lightweight yarn (for a warmer, heavier product) with the garter st. pattern (it`s wonderfully simple). There was successful and found new homes. I increase 1 st each row after one or two sts. The type of increase can vary the looks (yo increases leave a hole which can be attractive). I think that garter st for a shawl is best used for a yarn with some character (heavier, colorful, or with some different texture) and not a smooth laceweight yarn. I am knitting what is becoming a series of laceweight scarves and oblong shawls in B Walker`s "porcupine lace" pattern. It is a nine row reversible lace with is quite attractive (a bit tricky until you have knit about 4 9-row patterns). I sold one in an art show at church and the same lady is interested in seeing a larger piece in a bright greenish yellow! Guess I`m hooked on shawls for the moment.
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3/15/2004 8:04:43 AM
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Knitting on Airplanes?
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I have flown with knitting recently, but have limited my choice of needles to plastic, bamboo or wood. According to the TSA regulations, knitting needles are allowed. Be careful about scissors -- they are NOT allowed. I may have taken circular aluminum needles, but I`d leave better quality (AddiTurbos-I weep for you) in my suitcase.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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Help!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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Help!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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HELP!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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Help!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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help!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/17/2004 9:26:52 PM
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Help!
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You could try a different word or combination. I forgot what the limitations are, but I suggest that you try different things. Also try to e-mail key at the top of the home page. It will lead you to elann.com and they are quick to reply to your e-mail.
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3/19/2004 9:04:28 AM
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working with White Buffalo
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I find that you don`t have to twist the WBuffalo except a bit at the beginning of the ball (puck), and anytime that you are using it to sew a seam. To sew a seam it has to be twisted a lot to make it strong enough for the sewing use. To knit it, you just have to get it gently off the puck and knit with a gentle touch. IF your knitting tension is tight you may have problems using this yarn. It is very strong in the knitted fabric. Perhaps I have just become used to it, but I love the warmth and the softness. I use it mostly as 3 ply and I`m so happy to have purchased the new weight so I won`t have to divide it! Happy knitting, Jamie
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3/19/2004 9:38:30 AM
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it`s been a great birthday
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Happy Birthday, Benne! A day late but I hope you had a blast! I would love to be 52 again! At 50 I began to have a sense of what wisdom was and having a sense of who we are. At 60, I learned that life can be a lotfun. When I turn 70 in a few years (too few), I`ll let you know how it feels. Birthdays are to be celebrated (the alternative is not a good option), so hope your was a good day, a many more for you!
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3/19/2004 9:54:00 AM
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WB and cables
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Good question, Theresa. I have never tried it, but if I do in the next day or so, I`ll let you know. Somehow, WB doesn`t seem to be the right stuff for cables. But who know? Jamie
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3/20/2004 8:00:14 AM
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WB and cables
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As I said, who knows? I tried a swatch with a 6 st wide cable, I turned the cable twice. It is thick but looks just great. The yarn was okay with the bit of stretch. I work WBuff in 3 strand so don`t know how you`d like it in 6 strand. Happy knitting from a fiberholic (I`m running out of space) but who just won`t quit playing with yarn, Jamie
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3/21/2004 9:15:45 PM
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Reply to Patricia
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Yes, indeed! Thank you for helping the computer semi-literates out here. I was about to give up on the chat center, but with 5 days it is quite fast. Thanks again!
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