The online community for readers of Knitter's Review.   New this week: Dream in Color Smooshy Sock Yarn     > 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? 1548 16742 11/20/2008 11:24:49 PM by: eldergirl     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! 670 6034 11/20/2008 7:43:43 PM by: scraffan     Seeking Nearby Knitters Looking for other knitters in your area? Here's where to go! 474 3211 11/20/2008 3:45:52 PM by: wolfskin     Can I take my knitting needles on a plane? Yes. But if you still want to post about it, please do it here. 88 918 11/20/2008 04:40:38 AM by: cbirck     General News and Announcements Get your industry news and forum announcements here! (Please put any for-profit store posts in Sales and Shop News.) 91 1391 11/08/2008 07:19:23 AM by: minh     What's On Your Knitting Wish List? From tools to yarns and everything in between, what are you thinking about getting next? 207 2465 11/21/2008 03:28:47 AM by: Lelani     Worst Project Nightmare What is your worst knitting horror story? 120 1302 11/10/2008 6:42:18 PM by: Mocha     Knitting Celebs, Articles, Jokes, etc. Hear a good knitting joke? See a celeb knitting on screen? Tell us! 274 3038 11/20/2008 02:09:54 AM by: Kade1301     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? 31 347 07/14/2008 12:10:00 PM by: PBELKNAP     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? 29 490 08/26/2008 07:17:01 AM by: donnawatk     Groups Seeking Donated Materials and Knitted Items Do you know of a group that needs our help? Tell us more! 85 508 11/14/2008 7:05:19 PM by: eldergirl     Completion Issues? Have a hard time finishing projects, even if it's only a matter of stitching together pieces? 87 983 11/17/2008 3:07:46 PM by: jen6265     Ideal Knitting Bag If you could design your ideal knitting bag, what would it look like? 191 1840 11/11/2008 3:02:54 PM by: hillstreetmama     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! 56 177 11/20/2008 09:03:22 AM by: Jess70     Knitter's Review Retreat Attendees Here's where registered retreat attendees can find the latest updates, information about carpooling, roommates, etc. 56 1240 11/20/2008 1:57:54 PM by: Corddrymum     Knitting Gifts Received? Has anyone given you knitting-related gifts for the holidays? Go ahead, boast here! 113 1066 07/26/2008 06:30:23 AM by: hillstreetmama     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! 141 1445 11/15/2008 8:17:19 PM by: queen of the east     Forum Feedback and Suggestion Box Have a question or comment for the forum administrator? Post it here! 129 1305 11/21/2008 04:58:15 AM by: mertle     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? 156 3016 11/15/2008 06:08:51 AM by: ruthmel1     Getting Our Lives Back in Order What's on your knitting plate for January, now that most of the December festivities are done? 23 432 11/20/2008 4:09:45 PM by: BessH     November Retreat Attendees - 2003 Here's where registered retreat attendees can find the latest updates, information about carpooling, roommates, etc. This topic is restricted to registered attendees only. 1 4 02/23/2006 8:52:10 PM by: HopkinGreen     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? 145 1950 11/20/2008 12:40:51 PM by: KayeL150@aol.com     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. 2693 45738 11/20/2008 11:03:30 PM by: Katheroni      Knitting Talk     Current Projects? What are you working on right now? 910 7928 11/18/2008 7:26:40 PM by: Jean Sweezie     General Technique Questions Need help with the basics? Ask here! 1855 12810 11/20/2008 12:34:03 PM by: KayeL150@aol.com     Hooray, it's finished! Did you just F(inish) an O(bject)? Sound the trumpets and share your triumph here! 1175 11874 11/20/2008 11:06:04 PM by: Katheroni     Knitalongs Starting a knitalong and need a place to keep in touch? Here you go! 111 851 11/16/2008 05:09:12 AM by: socker     Knitting for Babies and Children Special issues -- sizing, yarns, etc., -- related to knitting for wee folk. **For patterns, go here.** 253 1745 11/11/2008 09:19:47 AM by: granny of 5     Lace Forum Are you hooked on lace, or just curious how to do it? Here's where to post! 799 8254 11/20/2008 04:59:14 AM by: knitterlady     Left-handed knitting Lefties unite! Here's where you can get support, encouragement, advice, and praise for your knitting techniques. 35 324 10/10/2008 10:33:37 PM by: Antigone     Shawls and Scarves Techniques, peeves, suggested yarns, and more! 821 7287 11/12/2008 5:29:06 PM by: gemgirl122     Sock Forum Just venturing into the world of socks, stuck on a heel, or curious to try new techniques? Talk about it here! 2398 23057 11/20/2008 5:44:14 PM by: GFTC     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. 602 2589 11/21/2008 02:41:43 AM by: galanthophile     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! 27 347 09/11/2008 8:08:20 PM by: MMario     Hats, berets, and other head coverings Need help with a hat technique or sizing? Particularly proud of your latest accomplishment? Discuss it here! 124 728 11/14/2008 05:03:54 AM by: camelheights     Share Your Photo Albums Here's where you can post links to your personal Web sites with photos of your finished projects! 69 505 11/17/2008 6:38:56 PM by: Knit n go     Favorite Designers Which designers do you admire most, and why? Share your thoughts! 24 202 09/20/2008 8:54:20 PM by: megknits     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? 4 54 08/28/2008 1:11:41 PM by: beedee     Designers Forum Do you create your own patterns, or are you eager to learn how? Discuss your design ideas, issues, and insights here. 108 800 10/26/2008 08:29:10 AM by: Knit n go      Knitting on the Web     Blog Talk Curious what a blog is, or have one of your own? Share the link here! 714 4724 11/13/2008 11:40:39 AM by: shannonvb     Members' Personal Web Sites Do you have your own online presence? Here's where you can tell us about it. Advertisements will be removed. 84 466 11/06/2008 4:35:02 PM by: lella    Online Shops - Questions and Favorites Curious about your online shopping options? Want to share your favorites? 660 5362 10/30/2008 12:59:57 PM by: Becky in MO     Other recommended Links Where else do you go for knitting-related information on the Web? 143 1153 10/31/2008 9:18:21 PM by: MindyO     Podcasts Do you enjoy listening to knitting-related podcasts, or perhaps want some recommendations from other members? Post here. 52 326 10/11/2008 6:26:27 PM by: Marg in Mirror     Tool Talk     Needles Straight? Circular? Double-pointed? Discuss needles here! 637 6715 11/13/2008 6:04:12 PM by: DorothyDot     Gadgets Pom-pon makers, row counters, stitch markers, and all those other goodies seem tempting, but do we really need them? 229 2150 11/20/2008 08:11:32 AM by: Mickey     Software That's right, software really is a tool. Do you have questions or recommendations? Talk here! 37 183 10/17/2008 3:48:00 PM by: Ceil      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! 243 3503 11/12/2008 7:32:53 PM by: hillstreetmama     Talk about yarns reviewed in Knitter's Review Agree? Disagree? Read what others have to say and add your feedback here! 147 1823 11/20/2008 8:44:45 PM by: jgetha     Seeking Advice Interested in trying a new yarn but don't know how it'll perform? Ask us! 1953 10980 11/20/2008 4:11:29 PM by: TobyJ     Favorites Of all the yarns you've ever tried, what's your all-time favorite? 186 1951 11/19/2008 7:26:45 PM by: Sticks and String     Never Again! What yarn would you never use again? 136 1925 09/02/2008 11:25:16 AM by: Katheroni      Shop Talk     Ideal Knitting Shop? What's your definition of the perfect knitting shop? What would it have, and what would you make sure it didn't have? 54 1130 08/01/2008 04:44:02 AM by: Cecioboe     Knitter's Review Boutique Feedback Likes? Dislikes? Ideas for improvement? Do tell! 2 9 01/02/2008 11:02:56 PM by: Gelliott     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. 309 3617 10/25/2008 09:01:16 AM by: Laurie K     Talk about shops profiled in Knitter's Review Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think of the shops we've reviewed! 4 17 02/07/2007 7:24:01 PM by: knitting_wounded     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! 791 4362 11/20/2008 12:44:21 PM by: Kathleen-NYC      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! 396 3268 11/17/2008 08:13:43 AM by: Shelia     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.) 71 328 11/14/2008 10:46:36 AM by: RobA     Just Getting Started - Beginning to Spin Curious about handspinning? Not sure where to start? Chat here! 210 1993 11/17/2008 5:21:33 PM by: yarnfool     Seeking nearby spinners / guilds Want to spin with other folks in your area? Check here! 74 338 10/24/2008 3:52:13 PM by: robynulz@gmail.com