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October 19th, 2006 at 04:24 AM
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I am always looking for different things to knit. Not anything that is too complicated - not up to that yet!  ) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/wristletforNikki10-18-06.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/wristletforNikki210-18-06.jpg) Hopefully it will fit Nikki and her hands will be warmer while she plays her clarinet.
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October 19th, 2006 at 04:56 AM
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October 19th, 2006 at 05:39 AM
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Good Idea Lynne 
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October 19th, 2006 at 05:54 AM
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October 19th, 2006 at 06:39 AM
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Here we go again, Thorny!  Did "we" not learn the last time to say "pretty please"???  Besides, it's so ridiculously easy, you'll laugh when you read the directions. All you do is cast on about 30 stitches and knit 8 inches. The pattern says to knit each row - I did it in stockinette - knit 1 row, pearl 1, and so on... Then you sew up the sides, leaving a space for the thumb to go through. That's it!!! But... be very careful about the gage of your yarn and how tightly you knit or crochet - as I said... the first one I made, which was 30 stitches was so very small and way too tight. The second one, was also 30 stitches and fits me just fine! Different yarns, same size needles. wristlets
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October 19th, 2006 at 07:41 AM
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Very neat idea Lynne!!! 
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October 19th, 2006 at 09:57 AM
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I LOVE those Lynne. Gonna crochet myself up a pair and see how it goes. If it works out, I will make a bunch fo sets for my nieces! Thanks for sharing this one!
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October 19th, 2006 at 07:16 PM
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If anyone makes some, would you please post pictures here so we can all share your talent? I love seeing how the same pattern can be interpreted differently by each of us - different yarns, stitches, etc. By the way... it fits Nikki like a glove!  (sorry - couldn't resist! )
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October 19th, 2006 at 07:47 PM
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October 20th, 2006 at 03:48 AM
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Good deal Lynne. I WAS going to start some today but never made it that far. May try and get to them tonight. I cannot wait to see hwo they work out in crochet.
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October 24th, 2006 at 03:59 AM
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Lynne, I made the wristlets for Lys on our trip this weekend. They took me about an hour. Lys had already left for school today so Jonny modeled them for me. ![[Linked Image]](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/triss67/October23gloves.jpg)
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October 24th, 2006 at 04:11 AM
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Those came out great, Triss! Thanks for sharing the picture! I guess crocheting goes much faster than knitting, though it does look like you used heavier yarn and larger stitches. Either way works! They do look very toasty warm! Hate to say it, but they look like casts, don't they?
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October 24th, 2006 at 04:16 AM
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They sure do but Lys sure likes hers. I did a chain of 31 and then 10 rows of what I call Double crochet. I dunno if that is what the stitch actually is since I never learned by pattern. I was also in the car with the kids watching a movies so I had the time all to myself with no real distractions.
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October 24th, 2006 at 04:26 AM
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Whay kind of yarn did you use?
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October 24th, 2006 at 04:45 AM
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It is Red Heart Plush. A meduim weight (4) yarn that is very soft and lightweight. Dark Purple is the color. I need to get a better pic when Lys gets home.
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October 24th, 2006 at 05:28 AM
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But what a warm and comfy cast!!!!
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October 24th, 2006 at 08:02 PM
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Wow, that is cool Lynne and triss, wish I knew how to do that, Very neat:-)
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January 5th, 2007 at 12:18 PM
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I mentioned that I was crocheting a hat for Amy last weekend. It was the first time for me, and we wanted it to be lightweight - not a heavy winter type hat - so I got some cotton yarn. The brand is called Sugar and Cream, and it felt like I was using string. It had no give to it at all, and my hands tired from using it. I'm not sure that I'd use it again, but they have so many pretty colors. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/crochetedhat1-04-07.jpg)
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January 5th, 2007 at 02:49 PM
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January 6th, 2007 at 12:46 AM
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That is a very cute hat Lynne! Now I need to learn how to make some of these things! I love the hat!
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January 6th, 2007 at 12:53 AM
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I like that hat...
Black and neon colors would look neatttttt~o!!!
Love it Lynne...
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January 6th, 2007 at 01:02 AM
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Very cute Lynne!!! Perfect style!
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January 6th, 2007 at 01:33 AM
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January 7th, 2007 at 12:40 AM
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Looks great!
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January 7th, 2007 at 01:31 AM
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That is way cool Lynne!
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February 2nd, 2007 at 05:06 AM
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I'm always looking for some fun and different things to make. This time it turned out to be a little 2 1/2 inch tall crocheted birdie! Isn't he cute? I made him for Amy. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/crochetedbird2-01-07.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/crochetedbird22-01-07.jpg)
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February 2nd, 2007 at 12:54 PM
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That is so cute Lynne... You could do some in the birds' actual colors like a bluejay and/or cardinal and put them amongst your potted plants...
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February 2nd, 2007 at 01:09 PM
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Lynne go to crochetville lots of cute ideas there. A week or so ago a lady came in my store. I was knitting. She said the 'fingerless mittens' are popular now. (I think she sells at church bazaars??}They are great for people whose hands get too cold in their air conditioned offices etc too! They do look like casts tho' I may have to do a version with less on the wrist, more for just the hand....
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February 2nd, 2007 at 01:14 PM
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Wrennie - that is where I got this bird pattern from - there is a bee pattern on the same page.
I know the fingerless mittens are "supposed" to be popular now, but I've yet to actually SEE anyone wearing them around here! Not in NYC when we've been recently either. Even though I've seen tons in knitters' and crocheters' journals and blogs...
Weezie - I do plan on making others in true bird colors - I made this one green, since that's Amy's current favorite color - she loved it!
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February 2nd, 2007 at 01:44 PM
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Oh Lynne......is the little birdie ever cute!!!!
Great job!!!
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February 2nd, 2007 at 05:11 PM
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That little birdie is so cute Lynne! Great job!
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February 2nd, 2007 at 05:27 PM
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Lynne, that lil' birdie is soooo adorable! 
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February 2nd, 2007 at 05:33 PM
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Great job Lynne. Love the bird!!!
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February 2nd, 2007 at 07:42 PM
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Thanks all!
pssssssssst Patty - if you look at the first birdie post, I wrote that he's 2 1/2 inches tall. Not sure where you'd put one on a stocking cap though? But it would make a cute ornament!
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February 3rd, 2007 at 12:34 AM
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pssssssssst Lynne - since before I first learned to read, I've relied on pictures!  I figured that if you thought it was important for people to know how big (or little) it was, you'd have laid a nickle next to it when you took the pic! Do you mean to tell me that you've never seen a tassle on top of a stocking cap?  (Seems to be a little kid thing... regular adults don't go for them so much.)
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February 4th, 2007 at 02:50 AM
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i love it lynne. wish i had that kind of patience!
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February 4th, 2007 at 05:20 AM
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Thanks Jiffy! So... I found out that this type of small crocheted or knitted animal is called "amigurumi", and there are lots of talented people on the internet with wonderful instructions and pictures of items they've made. I just had to make one of these turtles today! He's only 1 3/4 inches high, and about 4 inches long. I must say that my hands hurt after doing this one, but that won't stop me from making others!!! ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/crochetedturtle2-03-07.jpg)
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February 4th, 2007 at 05:25 AM
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 Aint he just DARLING!!! ![[Linked Image]](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/gottahavegraphics/SmileyHeartThrob.gif) Nice job, Lynne! What's next?
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February 4th, 2007 at 12:53 PM
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Lynne,  Great Stuff!!! No way could my fingers handle the tiny maneuvering required. And then there are my eyes... Making tiny things like you would make me bugaboo. I like how that verigated green yarn popped up again I have not picked an Idol Project... I have not been able to get interested in Idol either I'm practicing Aran stitches. So far, I don't like how it's going. I'm with whoever said it would be cool if you make birds in real bird colors. Cardinals have orange/red beaks I have lots of bird pictures if you need them
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February 4th, 2007 at 05:42 PM
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Thanks Patty and Jane!
Jane - I figured I had to use that green yarn again, since some turtles have green, plus it's Amy's favorite color.
Like you, I do think these small projects are better done by the younger - it's amazing how many of these things some of them have done!
I, too, am a birdwatcher, and have a few really good books, but thanks for the offer of pictures. I found another, similar pattern for the birds, and will see about trying true colors. Red is not a favorite of mine, though I do love my cardinals!
You gave me a warm fuzzy when you mentioned aran stitches. My mom did quite a bit of that when I was younger. Lots of afghans and sweaters. What about yours do you not like how it's going? I haven't attempted any yet - don't know if I have the patience to...
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February 4th, 2007 at 06:02 PM
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Love the turtle Lynne!! Great job!
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February 4th, 2007 at 06:25 PM
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Here are my first 2 attempts at amirugumi together, for size comparison. (rats - should have put a nickel in there for Patty!!!) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/amirugumi2-04-07.jpg) There is a woman at crochetville.org who is fantastic at thinking these up - she has a few free patterns posted there, and some for purchase on her own website - I hope she posts some more freebies soon!
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February 4th, 2007 at 08:01 PM
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Lynne, This is an off topic thing.. But here's a neat little site I found for knitting that had some really cute things to make for clothing... Chicks with Sticks I love this bag thingie Dr. Seuss phone bag
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February 4th, 2007 at 08:09 PM
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So, I'm guessing that the turtle is about 2" tall! 
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February 4th, 2007 at 08:29 PM
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in their pocket??? (if they had one!) I think the next one I'll make is a snail - another free pattern that doesn't look too hard.
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February 4th, 2007 at 10:57 PM
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i want to try the mouse, but just don't have the umph these days
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February 5th, 2007 at 01:13 PM
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AHA! I just looked. I though those might have been Kristies patterns! I love her little critters. I've done her dragonfly and mouse! She is really sweet too. She also sells patterns on etsy.
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February 5th, 2007 at 03:10 PM
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Lynne.....those are just so adorable!!!
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February 5th, 2007 at 06:45 PM
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Yep Wrennie - she does have really cute patterns!
Did you stuff your mouse with catnip?
I'm thinking of doing a few of those...
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February 6th, 2007 at 02:31 PM
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Thats actually how I started talking to her. I asked if it was ok to use her pattern add catnip and sell them. Only I use french knots for the eyes. Dont want kitty choking on a little bead eye.I put fiberfill and catnip. My kitties loved the 'trial' one I did.
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February 6th, 2007 at 02:35 PM
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see ![[Linked Image]](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/thewrensnest/Pets/c7.jpg)
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February 6th, 2007 at 02:52 PM
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Ahhh...how cute....kitty loves it too!!!
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February 6th, 2007 at 03:06 PM
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Very cute, Wrennie!
(anyone know what happened to my sig. picture?)
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February 6th, 2007 at 03:14 PM
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Where'd it go?
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February 6th, 2007 at 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by plants 'n pots:
(anyone know what happened to my sig. picture?) I'll ask Bill!
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February 6th, 2007 at 03:54 PM
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February 6th, 2007 at 06:24 PM
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Thanks Weezie and Bill!
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February 7th, 2007 at 04:13 PM
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I am trying to find a pic that someone sent to me of little knitted Willy's to show Lynne....they were so cute. Does anyone remember seeing the picture, it was the day we saw the naughty gnomes??
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February 8th, 2007 at 03:11 PM
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I found out Lynne that it was Wrennie who showed me the picture of the knitted Willy...he was so cute.
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February 8th, 2007 at 03:42 PM
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Wrennie sent me that link too, Penny!
It didn't have a pattern though...
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February 8th, 2007 at 05:50 PM
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I didnt notice if there was a pattern or not...but wasnt he cute though!!
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February 9th, 2007 at 07:00 PM
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Okay, where on earth did you get the recipe for the mouse? I'm growing catnip and I have a little kitty that is really going to need a catnip-stuffed mouse. There are obviously some talented crochet-ers here!
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February 9th, 2007 at 10:06 PM
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Small animal makers.. I should have thought of this sooner. If you go to crochetpatterncentral.com there are tons of small animal patterns. There are tons of patterns period!
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February 19th, 2007 at 11:15 PM
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Just finished sewing together my first knit lapblanket. It's perfect for placing over my lap while being on the computer here, and blocks all the drafts from under the desk - somehow the wire connections through the wall create a very cold draft. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/lapblanket2-19-07.jpg) I wish I had more of the center color - I really like this combination!
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February 19th, 2007 at 11:17 PM
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Lynne, you always amaze me with your talent! That lap blanket is awesome:-)
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February 20th, 2007 at 12:06 AM
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February 20th, 2007 at 12:33 AM
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Love it!!! And it does look so soft and warm!!!!
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February 20th, 2007 at 12:49 AM
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Very pretty Lynne. How long did that take you to make! Love the color combination!
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February 20th, 2007 at 02:20 AM
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Originally posted by chenno:
Lynne, you always amaze me with your talent! That lap blanket is awesome:-) Angie - back attcha! Your paintings are awesome! Thanks all!
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February 20th, 2007 at 02:38 AM
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I think they do as far as blankets go. I did both of Vanessa's twin sized ones in what 4 months of on and off work, more off than on. I am about halfway done with Dan's lap blanket and have been working on it, again more off than on, for less than a month. For me and afghans that is fast work. For you it may seem a lot slower but I never do one thing straight from beginning to end.
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March 21st, 2007 at 01:07 AM
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I've updated my knitting journal with my latest project - a knitted, felted bowl. It's a long post with a bunch of pictures, so I won't copy it here, but if you are interested you can click on "Lynne's knitting journal" in my sig. line.
I'm having problems getting a clear shot of the finished bowl -
for some reason this camera simply will not take a clear shot of it - wonder why?
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March 21st, 2007 at 01:22 AM
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Lynne, Is it that really cool lookin' bowl that is your newest project? *(I didn't see a date)* 
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March 21st, 2007 at 02:21 AM
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Lynne, that is awesome!!! Looks great!
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March 21st, 2007 at 02:36 AM
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Thanks Weezie and Triss!
Yes, Weezie - it's the bowl that's the latest - I felted it in the wash on Sunday, and it's still drying on the glass bowl - almost done!
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March 21st, 2007 at 02:37 AM
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Wow! Lynne, that is so pretty!
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March 21st, 2007 at 09:00 PM
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That is awesome Lynne! Love the colors!
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Thanks Dianna and Jessica! Here is the best picture I could get of the finished bowl - I took it out on the front porch this morning - I don't know why I'm having such difficulty photographing it! ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/LynneNY/crafts%20and%20hobbies/knitbowl33-21-07.jpg)
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Okay, don't yell at me, but what is the bowl for? And does it always retain that shape? And how did you get it to stay there, in that shape, starch? *beside's dryin' it with the bowl on it* I do love the color of that though!!!
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March 22nd, 2007 at 12:12 PM
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uhhhhhhh - it was an interesting thing to make? I enjoy making and felting items? It's decorative? It helped keep me from going out of my mind for a few moments??? When wool is felted, and dried on a shape, it usually keeps that shape. The yarn becomes like felt fabric, and is pretty strong. No starch or anything else is used. It can be used to hold any number of things - use your imagination!
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March 22nd, 2007 at 01:00 PM
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Weezie, felted bowls or vases need a liner if they're to be water tight.
I think gardenias would look gorgeou in that bowl Lynne. Great job.
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March 22nd, 2007 at 04:39 PM
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i like it!
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