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Elizabeth
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USA
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susnp25
Chatty Knitter
Australia
346 Posts |
 Posted - 03/06/2004 : 6:25:25 PM
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Elizabeth,
I wrote my piece in your other posting, but after looking at my scrap balls I think I could make it with a few new balls of yarn added in. I shall have to give it more thought when I come back from the US as I like to wear things like that better than big coats or even over coats as well.
I love the way you have done your one!
Susan from OZ. |
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Elizabeth
Permanent Resident
USA
1557 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2004 : 6:31:10 PM
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Thanks very much, Susan! I have to say that I like wearing it!
I am already plotting the next one--out of my own stash so that I can keep it! It is wonderful, mindless knitting--perfect for in front of the telly and good for cool nights, since as it grows you can drape it over you while you knit.
One thing I am thinking of changing is the bind off for the front. Folk Shawls says to do EZ's cast-on cast-off, which I did, but I think a more decorative cast-off/bind-off would be nicer--maybe an i-cord bind off? |
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OryxRun
Seriously Hooked
USA
625 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2004 : 8:01:36 PM
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It is beautiful Elizabeth. I can't wait to see the new one.
Stay well,
Mary |
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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
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schoolmama
Permanent Resident
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2004 : 7:36:39 PM
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Wow, that is very nice. I like all the different colors of stripes!
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diana.enky
Permanent Resident
Australia
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Posted - 03/08/2004 : 04:50:55 AM
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Oh Elizabeth - that is just too gorgeous. The way the colours blend across the ruana give it a wonderful effect. Well done.
I love making scarves like that.
Diana
On a yarn diet
Date of last yarn purchase Feb 9, 2004 |
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rorosity@aol.com
Seriously Hooked
696 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 10:07:22 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love it. Where can I find the patter for this? I want one!
Jeannine |
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OKnitter
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 10:35:47 PM
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Elizabeth,
All I can say is, WOW! Absolutely beautiful.
Ana
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Elizabeth
Permanent Resident
USA
1557 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2004 : 03:15:48 AM
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Thanks, all!
Jeannine,
I got the basic pattern from the book Folk Shawls. Great book! |
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schoolmama
Permanent Resident
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2004 : 8:21:16 PM
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I may have to get this book!! I did borrow it from the library a while back and I liked several of the patterns, including the ruana. And the ruana is very fitting for where we live, huh?
I just checked on the library website and the book is on the shelves of our closest branch... I think I will go grab it in the morning!! LOL
Barb |
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Lissa
Permanent Resident
USA
4942 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2004 : 1:59:47 PM
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Holy smoke, Eliz - that's splendiferous!!!
Lissa
Hey - I MEANT to do that! |
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schoolmama
Permanent Resident
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2004 : 6:20:47 PM
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I did go get the book from the Library today. I looked through it and marked all the patterns I wanted to use, and decided I need to get the book for myself!! I looked on a couple of sites and found it for $12.99 from Overstock.com. Their site seems to be working better now. So, I have one to look at while I am waiting....LOL I need to make some more things so I have enough scraps to make a ruana.
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SerMom
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 05/05/2004 : 9:17:06 PM
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That is truly beautiful, Elizabeth. And if you want ppl to be able to look at multiple pictures more easily, try yahoo. They let you do albums that can be viewed by anyone.
Barbara
Remember, we're self-selecting!
My photos:
http://photos.yahoo.com/sermomca
My new blog:
http://sermomknits.blog-city.com/ |
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Susan T-O
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/06/2004 : 05:44:53 AM
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Must. . . make. . . . ruana!!!! That is gorgeous!!!!
--Susan T-O in Long Beach CA
"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression." --Thomas Paine |
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Elizabeth
Permanent Resident
USA
1557 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 06:48:58 AM
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| Thanks, all! Barb--make sure you go to the Interweave Press web site and look at their errata for this book before you start. I love this book, but my edition had many mistakes. Luckily, Interweave posted corrections, and they are easy to print out. I hope that newer editions of the book have been revised/corrected. |
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/06/2004 : 07:02:38 AM
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You do absolutely beautiful work. This and the mosiac baby blanket are wonderful.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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schoolmama
Permanent Resident
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 09:38:58 AM
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I will check out the errata right away!! Barb
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Boogie
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USA
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Roxanne
Seriously Hooked
Canada
714 Posts |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 3:25:36 PM
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WOW Elizabeth..just lovely!! What a wonderful piece...thanks for sharing all the photos...loved them all.
"Success is a Journey; not a Destination"
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mwyn
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 07/20/2004 : 01:03:55 AM
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Whoa; absolutely gorgeous. I've been waiting for "Handpainted Country", for something in there that is very similiar to your ruana. I think you've just changed my mind! Very, very nice.
mwyn
One who works with his hands is a laborer. With hands & head; a craftsman. With hands, head & heart an artist. (Paraphrase St. Francis of Assissi) |
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