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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 3:26:30 PM
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Yes, it sure is! I am sitting here on my couch with all the windows in the house open to the fresh bright air outside knitting my little heart out while waiting for my bread to rise so I can bake it! Wow, long sentence!I am making some simple potholders for my home.
Speaking of potholders...does anyone have a good pattern for a simple potholder? If so, I would love to get it from you and try it out. I don't usually make potholders which is why I am asking.
Knitting is very relaxing...I pretty much adore it!  I just wanted to share my happy moment with all you farmgirls! Have a great day!
Chelsey |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 4:36:02 PM
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Hi Chelsey:
Knitting is something I cannot do. I have tried, but it's like I have ten thumbs. LOL
I can crochet. I can almost smell that bake bread.
Good luck with the potholders.
Marly |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 4:45:46 PM
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| I couldn't agree with you more, Chelsey! Calms me right down. Enjoy your day! Susan |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 5:14:06 PM
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What kind of potholders do you want to make? Do you crochet too? I have a great crocheted potholder pattern that is perfect to use what's left of the cotton yarn when you knit a dishcloth. Most of the time I find that there's not quite enough to do two dishcloths--which irritates me.
I love to knit.
Marcia
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 11:14:37 PM
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Thanks for all the replies!
Marcia, unfortnately I do not know how to crochet at the moment. I hope to learn soon! Thanks!
Bonne, No I did not check that site. Thank you very much for your suggestion!
Just so everyone knows...the bread turned out amazing and tastes so delicious! Have a great night!
Chelsey |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 11:38:29 PM
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I love to knit too..it IS so relaxing and good for the soul for sure. I always have a dishcloth going in my "waiting time" bag in the car and then I have a pair of socks going most of the time in the house. I do embroider more than any other crafty thing..but always have a knitting project going too. Have fun!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 01:14:55 AM
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| chelsey just cast on the number of stiches you want in a tight stockinette stitch. be sure to use cotton yarn!! if you make it a double thickness and either sew or crochet them together it will make a thicker potholder. very simple but you can fancy it up with alternating knit and purl. heck who needs a pattern for a potholder? *grin* this form the lady who is still using the potholders my mother in law made for me 30 yrs ago lol. let us know how it turns out and save a slice of that bread for each of us! peace connie in alaska |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 06:45:58 AM
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I love to knit also...it's my therapy :) There's nothing more relaxing than sitting and knitting. The feel of the yarn, the gentle clacking of the needles, and the satisfaction of having something I can wear when I'm finished with a project. I take my knitting everywhere I go (except church).
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
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Cheekyredhead
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Christine
Lansdale
PA
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 07:15:37 AM
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My favorite thing to knit for my soul and my soles are socks!
TTFN
Cheeky
Sister #243
Imagine the view from the top of your dreams
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 10:46:01 AM
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Connie, Thank you very much for your suggestion! That is very helpful and perfect for me since I am not much of a pattern user. I have made many things without the use of a pattern. I am already well on my way with our new potholder...it's a red one to brighten up the kitchen!
Knitting really is very relaxing. I am so happy I know how to do it. I will be teaching my little sister how to knit really soon. She will be my farmerette...because I am a member of the farmgirl sisterhood! I'm still waiting on my packet in the mail...hope it comes soon!
Have a nice day every one!
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 3:25:10 PM
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I'm headed back to my front porch to finish up my dishcloths for the KAL over in Gathered Up. It's a particularly lovely evening and I just finished watering the garden. Unfortunately, my tendonitis and carpal tunnel act up sometimes and it makes it painful...but I do it anyway!
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