The online community for readers of Knitter's Review.   This week: A California Pioneer    > Have you subscribed yet? Knitter's Review Forums KR Home | My Profile | Register | Active Topics | Private Messages | Search | FAQ | Want to make Betty happy? Username: Password: Save Password Forgot your username or password? Board Statistics   Forum Topics Posts Last Post    General Chitchat     Introduce yourself! Here's where we begin. Tell us about yourself. How long have you been knitting? Who taught you to knit? What does knitting mean to you? What inspires you to get out of bed every morning? 2321 22264 05/17/2013 4:56:24 PM by: Kak     How to Use the Knitter's Review Forums Needing technical support with the forums? Find answers to the most commonly asked questions here. 359 2715 01/31/2007 3:26:01 PM by: Clara     Knitterly Happenings and Events Want to know who else is going to a show? Is there an event we didn't list in our calendar? Talk about it here! 902 7476 05/15/2013 09:05:01 AM by: Rwats2     Seeking Nearby Knitters Looking for other knitters in your area? Here's where to go! 625 3746 03/20/2013 10:55:39 AM by: beaz     General News and Announcements Get your industry news and forum announcements here! (Please put any for-profit store posts in Sales and Shop News.) 134 1947 05/06/2013 12:30:23 PM by: kbshee     Knitting Celebs, Articles, Jokes, etc. Hear a good knitting joke? See a celeb knitting on screen? Tell us! 382 3658 05/02/2013 12:12:18 PM by: jtamsn     Worst Project Nightmare What is your worst knitting horror story? 157 1558 01/07/2013 2:57:33 PM by: flicka     Embarrassing habits when admiring yarn We all have to pick up the skein and admire it... but what are your other rituals when you see new yarns in a shop? 42 659 02/28/2013 09:44:25 AM by: robinstephanie     Groups Seeking Donated Materials and Knitted Items Do you know of a group that needs our help? Tell us more! 121 652 10/12/2012 05:38:00 AM by: Hbrwn     Completion Issues? Have a hard time finishing projects, even if it's only a matter of stitching together pieces? 121 1584 05/02/2013 04:39:44 AM by: hillstreetmama     What's On Your Knitting Wish List? From tools to yarns and everything in between, what are you thinking about getting next? 271 3004 04/04/2013 1:28:10 PM by: ikkivan     Knitting Needles and Security Traveling internationally? Headed into jury duty? Check in with others here to see what's currently allowed. 120 1255 01/06/2013 6:18:20 PM by: mrssuem     Ideal Knitting Bag If you could design your ideal knitting bag, what would it look like? 213 1989 03/01/2013 08:14:21 AM by: SwampCatNana     Guild and Group Info Do you belong to a knitting guild or knitting group, or do you want to? Here's where you can post information about knitting guild and group locations, activities, meeting times, you name it! 76 243 04/05/2013 3:55:36 PM by: gginastoria     Knitter's Review Retreat Attendees Here's where registered retreat attendees can find the latest updates, information about carpooling, roommates, etc. 191 3791 05/10/2013 2:55:53 PM by: marfa     Knitting Gifts Received? Has anyone given you knitting-related gifts for the holidays? Go ahead, boast here! 143 1281 02/20/2013 07:02:03 AM by: Grand-moogi     The Curse of the Love Sweater? Is it true that you should never knit a sweater for your sweetie at the beginning of your relationship? 42 465 10/24/2012 09:17:12 AM by: marjotse     Celebrate Your Stars As you make more posts in the forum, you acquire more and more stars next to your name. For those compelled to post whenever they get a new star, here's where to do it! 169 1669 04/08/2013 07:01:44 AM by: donnawatk     Forum Feedback and Suggestion Box Have a question or comment for the forum administrator? Post it here! 170 1642 02/15/2013 08:15:36 AM by: dothead     Knitting as Therapy We've known it all along, but finally others are catching on. Now knitting "therapy" can be found everywhere, from hospitals to prisons. How does knitting fit into your well-being regimen? 177 3263 04/01/2013 7:07:36 PM by: mrsnoache     KR Retreat Talk Here's where registered retreat attendees can find the latest updates, information about carpooling, roommates, etc. This topic is restricted to registered attendees only. 3 16 09/16/2012 11:53:28 AM by: robinstephanie     On the Needles What's on your knitting plate for January, now that most of the December festivities are done? 49 721 04/01/2013 11:53:58 AM by: gwendoline king     Started your holiday projects yet? Are you giving knitted gifts this year? If so, what's on your project list, and how far done are you? 185 2369 10/26/2012 5:22:17 PM by: Grand-moogi     Random Knitting-Related Stuff Have a comment or question that doesn't fit in any of our other fiberarts-related topics? Post it here! Please put non-fiberarts posts in the Enter At Your Own Risk area. 3275 53163 05/17/2013 9:14:34 PM by: hillstreetmama      Knitting Talk     Current Projects? What are you working on right now? 804 6862 02/28/2013 04:35:12 AM by: Grand-moogi     General Technique Questions Need help with the basics? Ask here! 2400 16664 05/12/2013 7:59:15 PM by: Janettoo     Stuck on a Pattern Are you hung up on pattern instructions that aren't worded clearly? Here's where you can get help from other knitters! Just tell us what the problem is. 818 3507 05/11/2013 1:35:39 PM by: dschmidt     Hooray, it's finished! Did you just F(inish) an O(bject)? Sound the trumpets and share your triumph here! 1376 13544 03/17/2013 09:39:41 AM by: robinstephanie     Knitalongs Starting a knitalong and need a place to keep in touch? Here you go! 130 1216 04/10/2013 05:16:02 AM by: Shalee     Hats, berets, and other head coverings Need help with a hat technique or sizing? Particularly proud of your latest accomplishment? Discuss it here! 167 963 11/15/2012 2:01:05 PM by: queenbea     Lace Forum Are you hooked on lace, or just curious how to do it? Here's where to post! 857 8725 01/25/2013 3:31:10 PM by: mapgirl     Shawls and Scarves Techniques, peeves, suggested yarns, and more! 922 8013 04/21/2013 05:00:07 AM by: Jane     Sock Forum Just venturing into the world of socks, stuck on a heel, or curious to try new techniques? Talk about it here! 2623 25152 05/01/2013 11:17:54 AM by: Shalee     Sweater Talk Stuck on sleeves, looking for a way to improve your armholes, or perhaps you're just seeking company as you work through your sweater? Here's the place! 38 244 03/29/2013 10:56:51 AM by: eldergirl    Knitting for Babies and Children Special issues -- sizing, yarns, etc., -- related to knitting for wee folk. **For patterns, go here.** 298 2009 04/01/2013 6:35:31 PM by: ikkivan     Share Your Photo Albums Here's where you can post links to your personal Web sites with photos of your finished projects! 79 560 11/12/2012 8:55:58 PM by: Ceil     Boys Who Knit Want to connect with other knitting fellas about issues related to being a knitterly man? Have a good story about how to get other men hooked on knitting? Talk here! 30 374 11/09/2012 11:18:43 PM by: Warokz     Favorite Designers Which designers do you admire most, and why? Share your thoughts! 35 251 05/13/2013 12:49:21 PM by: minh     Left-handed knitting Lefties unite! Here's where you can get support, encouragement, advice, and praise for your knitting techniques. 39 360 11/08/2012 2:51:40 PM by: auntlinda     Desert Island Stash If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring: One yarn (in unlimited quantities, thank goodness!), One pair of needles, and One knitting book... Which would you pick? 7 138 11/11/2012 08:38:42 AM by: HenyaK@msn.com      Knitting on the Web     Blog Talk Curious what a blog is, or have one of your own? Share the link here! 757 4897 02/17/2012 11:32:41 AM by: lella     Members' Personal Web Sites Do you have your own online presence? Here's where you can tell us about it. Advertisements will be removed. 142 610 12/20/2012 08:36:28 AM by: PBELKNAP    Online Shops - Questions and Favorites Curious about your online shopping options? Want to share your favorites? 715 5726 03/14/2013 1:40:05 PM by: NutmegOwl     Other recommended Links Where else do you go for knitting-related information on the Web? 164 1303 09/11/2012 7:01:55 PM by: ikkivan     Podcasts Do you enjoy listening to knitting-related podcasts, or perhaps want some recommendations from other members? Post here. 55 339 08/29/2011 7:24:14 PM by: robinstephanie     Pattern Talk     Designers Forum Do you create your own patterns, or are you eager to learn how? Is this your career? Share your ideas, issues, and insights here. 133 935 05/11/2012 03:28:10 AM by: sassiecassie     Share your creations! Have you come up with a stitch or pattern you're particularly proud of? Share your original designs here! (Please only post original patterns, no designs that are protected by copyright.) 74 255 05/18/2013 11:14:07 AM by: kbshee      Yarn Talk     Stash management Wanting to go on a yarn diet? Unsure of the best way to store your stash? Or simply needing reassurance that a large stash is normal? Talk here! 277 3989 02/10/2013 5:04:21 PM by: Grand-moogi     Talk about yarns reviewed in Knitter's Review Agree? Disagree? Read what others have to say and add your feedback here! 248 2882 05/06/2013 11:32:39 AM by: minh     Seeking Advice about Yarns Interested in trying a new yarn but don't know how it'll perform? Ask us! 2260 12665 05/18/2013 10:18:10 AM by: robinstephanie     Favorite Yarns Of all the yarns you've ever tried, what's your all-time favorite? 203 2128 11/18/2012 11:04:40 AM by: Ditzy Girl     Never Again! What yarn would you never use again? 164 2140 03/30/2013 11:35:38 AM by: Sparklehal      Tool Talk     Needles Straight? Circular? Double-pointed? Discuss needles here! 753 7970 04/20/2013 4:35:14 PM by: Bonstrick     Gadgets Pom-pon makers, row counters, stitch markers, and all those other goodies seem tempting, but do we really need them? 301 2988 01/31/2013 8:19:43 PM by: Daylily     Software That's right, software really is a tool. Do you have questions or recommendations? Talk here! 62 307 05/09/2013 09:03:24 AM by: gcelee      Knitter's Swap     Book and Magazine Swap Have an extra copy of something you'd like to trade? Seeking an old issue of a magazine? Post here! All swaps are at your own risk. Please, NO STORES. 682 1533 01/13/2013 09:03:38 AM by: andreaknits    Needle and Tool Swap Have an extra set of sock needles gathering dust in your closet? Swap 'em here! All swaps are at your own risk. Please, NO STORES. 185 441 02/22/2013 12:24:20 PM by: notmuch2say    Sales and Shop News Attention shop owners: Here's where you can tell the forum about your latest products and special sales! (Please note -- Knitter's Review does not endorse any shops or products listed here. We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate listings.) 2100 4587 05/10/2013 1:19:58 PM by: vintage    Seeking Yarn Are you a few skeins short of a sweater? Tell us exactly what you need, and chances are someone may have it in their stash! 597 1220 05/17/2013 1:57:38 PM by: auntlinda    Stash Reductions Looking to reduce your stash or swap it for something new? Post here! All swaps are at your own risk. And please, NO STORES. 762 1743 01/07/2013 1:39:37 PM by: CraftyGrammy     Poll Feedback     Explain your answers! Here's where you can elaborate on what you meant with your vote, or explain how you wish you could've voted, had your choice been on the list. 59 522 12/15/2012 12:14:10 PM by: robinstephanie     Suggest a poll What are those burning questions you'd like to see in our polls? 30 308 03/31/2013 05:32:08 AM by: Jane      Seeking Patterns / Free Pattern Links     Hats, Gloves, and Mittens From toasty fingertips to snug-fitting hats, tell us what you're looking for! 579 1777 11/17/2012 09:51:43 AM by: Nanaknit     Shawls, Scarves, Ponchos If it keeps your neck and shoulders warm, it's here! 1082 3631 12/03/2012 07:18:33 AM by: azblueskies     Women's Sweaters/Clothing Looking for a good women's sweater pattern? Post your query here. 1209 3182 05/17/2013 2:04:07 PM by: auntlinda     Clothing for Babies and Children Need help finding the right pattern? Share your plight and get help from other knitters! 547 1655 12/13/2012 01:56:38 AM by: Florence1     Men's Sweaters Seeking a specific type of men's sweater pattern? Ask here! 71 279 12/22/2011 05:09:02 AM by: Annie.jk     Sock Patterns Let your fellow knitters guide you to the right sock pattern! Just tell us what you're looking for. 211 774 08/13/2012 05:59:30 AM by: PBELKNAP     Household Items and Accessories If you're looking for a good pattern for household items, from tea cosies to dishcloths, here's where you can ask others for recommendations! 719 2065 12/13/2012 01:58:56 AM by: Florence1      Shop Talk     Dream LYS What's your definition of the perfect knitting shop? What would it have, and what would you make sure it didn't have? 60 1169 05/11/2013 06:48:17 AM by: Kade1301     Knitter's Review Boutique Feedback Likes? Dislikes? Ideas for improvement? Do tell! 6 34 07/15/2012 07:50:41 AM by: jaymeKnits     Shop owners and aspiring businesspeople Do you own a shop and have advice to share? Are you thinking of opening a knitting store but don't know where to begin? Here's the place to begin you search. 332 3752 10/08/2012 5:29:22 PM by: Ceil     Talk about shops profiled in Knitter's Review Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think of the shops we've reviewed! 5 33 07/10/2011 04:09:41 AM by: kkknitter     Yarn Stores Around the Globe Traveling to a new town and want to know the nearest LYS? Just returned from a trip and want to tell us about the yarn stores? Talk about stores here! 865 4642 05/14/2013 1:28:59 PM by: anderknit      What Should I Make with It?     100 to 250 Yards 57 234 03/15/2012 08:17:10 AM by: nitnik69     1200 Yards or More 19 68 11/01/2008 10:04:14 AM by: mwhite     250 to 500 Yards 45 150 09/02/2010 10:38:50 AM by: NastiJ     50 to 100 Yards 11 29 02/23/2012 9:14:36 PM by: NastiJ     50 Yards or Less 5 42 10/23/2007 1:34:59 PM by: WendyB     500 to 800 Yards 38 136 04/11/2008 12:28:29 AM by: metallicyarn     800 to 1200 Yards 27 74 02/25/2013 6:34:36 PM by: ikkivan      Spinner Central     Fiber Sources and Discussion Do you have a favorite source for fiber? Wondering what the difference really is between Coopworth and Romney? Talk about it here! 416 3402 03/20/2012 09:29:21 AM by: robinstephanie     Fiber Swap Looking to lighten your stash? Post your offerings here. (Purchases are at your own risk - we're a good bunch, but KR cannot assume responsibility if a deal goes awry.) 82 352 03/19/2012 3:49:28 PM by: hotzcatz     Just Getting Started - Beginning to Spin Curious about handspinning? Not sure where to start? Chat here! 213 2039 07/13/2012 10:14:20 AM by: Zoomom     Seeking nearby spinners / guilds Want to spin with other folks in your area? Check here! 83 370 02/23/2013 7:35:29 PM by: weekendknitter     Spinning Articles, Magazines, Books, and Links Where do you get your spinning information? Discuss your favorite information sources here. 57 436 12/26/2009 3:01:25 PM by: La galloise     Spinning gadgets and accessories Found a new orifice hook? Does your diz make you dizzy? Discuss here! 132 1171 02/18/2013 8:10:02 PM by: Grand-moogi     Spinning Techniques Want to try your first boucle, or are you still stuck on plying? Discuss them all here. 158 1414 05/16/2012 07:41:41 AM by: yarnlover     Spinning Wheels Spinning wheels come in all sizes and shapes, but there's one thing they all have in common: We love them! If you want to talk about spinning wheels, this is the place. 465 4219 11/04/2012 12:56:28 PM by: phvidalia     Spinning with Spindles Here's where you can chat with others, get recommendations, share advice, and make new friends! 113 969 05/11/2013 06:10:46 AM by: ikkivan      Reader's Corner     Book recommendations and questions Curious about a new book? Wondering what others think? Post it here! 672 6022 05/09/2013 08:28:41 AM by: Ditzy Girl     Errata in Knitting Patterns Just found a goof in a pattern? Wondering if you're going crazy or if the designer messed up? Talk here! 116 472 11/05/2012 5:29:23 PM by: anderknit     Knitting Magazines Waiting for your issue? Undecided about a subscription? Discuss, discuss! 500 5849 04/19/2013 11:16:02 AM by: robinstephanie     What are you reading now? Knitting or non-knitting, that's OK. Who are your favorite authors? What books do you recommend? 584 4550 03/08/2013 08:22:12 AM by: lucybug     Talk about books reviewed in Knitter's Review Here's where you can discuss books we've reviewed and give your own recommendations. 60 662 04/15/2013 11:03:57 AM by: technikat      Things we do Besides Knitting      Felting Talk     General Felting Discussion 191 1356 04/26/2012 08:56:41 AM by: anderknit     Best yarns and fibers for felting 110 746 01/16/2012 7:57:13 PM by: Ceil     Felting Books and Patterns 150 929 10/08/2009 2:20:34 PM by: mmjryoung     Needle Felting 23 90 12/26/2009 12:12:10 PM by: kemer      Dyeing Discussion     Color Theory How do you blend colors for harmonious (or intentionally clashing) visual effects? 14 148 03/19/2009 05:41:29 AM by: vviolet     Dyeing Basics Does vinegar classify as a fixative? Will cotton take colors as well as wool? Here's where you can discuss the fundamental basics of fiber dyeing. 90 596 07/29/2012 5:16:23 PM by: KathyR     Natural Dyes From crushed bugs to onion peels and just about everything in between, discuss how you can turn nature's bounty into beautiful dyes. 11 171 02/26/2011 3:29:36 PM by: La galloise     Synthetic Dyes Discuss the use of over-the-counter colors to create your own distinct hues. 13 84 04/18/2008 5:18:36 PM by: KS     Using Kool-Aid Why does this popular drink mix delight us so? 40 270 01/05/2012 08:12:29 AM by: Ditzy Girl      Knitting Machine Talk     Bulky or Chunky Machines 35 86 05/13/2013 4:05:17 PM by: HopkinGreen     Fine-Gauge Machines 2 27 09/19/2011 12:35:19 PM by: NastiJ     Mid-Gauge Machines 25 101 01/25/2013 10:37:03 AM by: Mary Howard     Standard Gauge Machines 59 232 11/15/2012 09:23:21 AM by: HookedOnFunKnits     Super Duper Basic Beginner Talk Totally new to machines and need some starter advice? Ask here! 73 323 05/13/2013 3:54:38 PM by: HopkinGreen      Crochet Talk     Crochet for beginners - basic questions 74 465 05/16/2013 06:15:47 AM by: Quills Woollen Market     Crochet books, Web sites, magazines & resources 20 63 12/17/2012 4:40:39 PM by: zknit08     Crochet finishing for knits - questions and ideas 2 11 01/25/2009 10:55:21 AM by: vikkin     Crochet patterns on the Web 63 149 09/14/2012 9:10:23 PM by: hillstreetmama     Crochet technique questions 18 70 12/12/2012 07:08:09 AM by: zknit08     Random crochet-related chitchat 73 395 03/08/2013 8:25:52 PM by: zknit08      OFF-TOPIC: Enter At Your Own Risk     Movies / Articles / Celebrities / Books / News 1013 13789 05/06/2013 09:59:43 AM by: OB1Gnomie    Family / personal / health issues 2827 54522 04/26/2013 6:55:44 PM by: Nanaknit    Economic / big business 162 2798 05/17/2013 09:55:01 AM by: purlewe    Political discussions If your knitting thoughts wander into a political realm, please post them here. 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