Posts Tagged ‘Many’

Senior women: How many of you taught your daughters needle work, crochet, knitting, tatting, sewing?

January 28, 2012 - 6:56 am 24 Comments

Question by Life in the slow lane: Senior women: How many of you taught your daughters needle work, crochet, knitting, tatting, sewing?
Do YOU know how to do these things? Are these lost arts that will never return? Your thinking please.

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Answer by NanaT
My mom never taught me any of the above. I’m 45. I can’t even sew on a button that doesn’t immediately fall off.

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How many rows of knitting does it take to make a scarf?

July 9, 2010 - 9:52 pm 7 Comments

Question by Nurse Ashlina: How many rows of knitting does it take to make a scarf?
Let’s say a scarf that is 4 feet long. I just took up knitting and I’m wonering how many rows I’ll have to knit.

Thanks in advance!

Best answer:

Answer by SS90
It will depend on the thickness or gauge of the wool. Find out what kind of wool you want to use, that will also determine the size of your needles.

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The Many Different Kinds Of Fashion For Women And Trends

July 3, 2010 - 1:54 am No Comments

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how do i know how many stitches to cast on when knitting socks with the magic loop method?

June 26, 2010 - 6:03 am 4 Comments

Question by Nicole B: how do i know how many stitches to cast on when knitting socks with the magic loop method?
I would like to know how to do this by calculating my gauge and measuring my foot rather than using a pre made pattern by somebody.

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when knitting socks how do you know how many stitches you need for the heel flap?

June 23, 2010 - 9:46 pm 2 Comments

Question by Nicole B: when knitting socks how do you know how many stitches you need for the heel flap?
and also for the heel turn? I have quite small feet so I was trying to make my own pattern but I am not sure how to figure out the number of stitches i need. If you can help me it would be greatly appreciated.

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Q&A: I’m knitting an iPod cozy. The pattern says to cast on nine stiches. How many do I need for a iPod classic?

June 22, 2010 - 1:53 pm 1 Comment

Question by Martha <3: I’m knitting an iPod cozy. The pattern says to cast on nine stiches. How many do I need for a iPod classic?

http://www.wikihow.com/Knit-an-iPod-Cozy

The pattern above was made for an iPod mini, but I have an iPod Classic (the 80GB one). Would I need about 15 or so?

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I’m knitting scarf, its gonna b 5ft 8in w/ med (4ply) yarn nd 9 needles. How many stiches do i need to start?

June 22, 2010 - 9:54 am 1 Comment

Question by sal: I’m knitting scarf, its gonna b 5ft 8in w/ med (4ply) yarn nd 9 needles. How many stiches do i need to start?
Again the scarf is going to be 5 feet long 8 inches wide made w/ medium (4ply) yarn and 9 needles. How many stitches do i start with? If i made it 6.5 inches wide, how many stitches would that be? Thanks

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Why Many People Find Knitting an Enjoyable Hobby

June 12, 2010 - 1:45 pm No Comments

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Cotton Hat Styles… The Many Choices To Choose From!

May 14, 2010 - 3:40 pm No Comments

Do you know! Hats are one of the hot summer fashion trends for teenagers. They are easily available in different styles like cotton hat, winter hats, embroidered caps, kangol hats, cowboy hat, sun hats, trucker hats, straw hats, ladies hats, headwear, flexfit hats, baseball caps, top hats …. They all look cool and give any outfit a finished look. Besides being a piece of fashion, a summer cotton hat can help to keep your child cool on even the hottest days.

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