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DukTape
Warming Up
USA
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 Posted - 09/14/2004 : 9:04:41 PM
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One yarn! Is it a hot desert island or a cold desert island? It could be important! I guess either way, I'd just pick a nice worsted. I'd take my 29" size 8 circular needle, and The Sweater Workshop.
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Boogie
Permanent Resident
USA
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Jazzycats
New Pal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/15/2004 : 05:36:15 AM
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I would have to take the black Wensleydale wool that I am currently spinning and knitting. It is the softest, most lovely wool that I have ever spun. A pair of size 8 needles are a must and any double knit cardigan or jumper pattern as I would have plenty of time to alter it!
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kbshee
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 09/15/2004 : 06:48:47 AM
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I really don't have a problem knitting wool in hot weather...so I would take warm over cold I think. Unless there's a lovely cabin with a roaring fire.
I would take some cashmere, any cashmere, and lots and lots of it!
kim in oregon
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happyneedles
Seriously Hooked
USA
848 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2004 : 3:25:29 PM
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I've never knit with cashmere, must be yummy and addicting! Sue
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Ruby Plaid
Seriously Hooked
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2004 : 07:51:06 AM
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Ha ha! I'm going to envision a cold desert island. I would bring size 10 1/2 needles and tons of Lamb's Pride chunky wool--85% wool, 15% mohair in the Garnet color, which is more of a red-purple-blackberry color. It's so soft and warm and luxurious!
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rorosity@aol.com
Seriously Hooked
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kekokat
Seriously Hooked
USA
845 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 08:08:18 AM
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| Rowan Polar, any needle sized 11 or more, and ton of random sweater patterns. Oh, and the trims and edges book. |
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ErLeCa
Chatty Knitter
102 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2004 : 08:42:06 AM
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I would take Rowan Kid Classic, send me bunches and bunches of it and I'd be in knitters heaven. A pair of 24" circular needles in size 8. I'd really be happy if those needles were Susanne's Rosewood! Ahhh.... heaven. In terms of patterns, give me a plain pattern with a little shaping that works for that gauge and I would go wild with variations!
I hate to be the practical one here but I think we're forgetting one small thing.... a darning needle! Without it we're all just going to have lovely pieces laying around everywhere! Or I could really become an outdoorswoman and fashion one for myself out of bamboo! (I might need the natives to help me!!!)
ErLeCa
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Posted - 10/23/2004 : 8:46:19 PM
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| You could always knit the seams but you'd need a pair of scissors I guess. My book would have to be Kaffe Fassett's Classics and I reckon heaps of Angora in every colour. Bliss. |
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Posted - 10/23/2004 : 8:47:34 PM
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| I forgot about the needles, I reckon a pair of long 6mm would do me nicely. |
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cathyggill
New Pal
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Posted - 10/27/2004 : 5:29:21 PM
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| There is no question---Aurora 8 by Karabella, and plenty of it! That is really the most wonderful merino superwash! |
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NaProus
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 11/22/2004 : 5:23:57 PM
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| Don't know about the yarn or the needles, but I'd definitely bring one of the Barbara Walker books with all the FABULOUS stitches/textures, etc. I'm sure I could fake my way through the patterns given enough time... |
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kelty3r
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 11/22/2004 : 6:00:49 PM
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cold island, chunky yarn, big needles, comphy chair, roaring fire, and a bit og egg nog; It'd be like Christmas all the time! mmm....Yummm : )
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DanieleB
New Pal
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Posted - 12/30/2004 : 4:03:10 PM
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Hmm ... that's so hard. I think probably something very versatile -- a DK-weight ... How about Kashmir? If you're stuck, might as well enjoy it! I'd have to have Ann Budd's Handy Book of Patterns because who knows what I might want to try? I'd want to knit for everyone I was thinking of while waiting to be rescued. As for needles, I've found a size 7 to be pretty reliable for most everything ... but can I cheat and have both the straits *and* the circulars? Might want a pair of warm cashmere socks for those cold desert nights ...  |
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