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richardjay
New Pal
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 Posted - 10/09/2003 : 08:38:41 AM
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Hi everyone,
My name is Richard and I live in New Hampshire. My wife taught me how to knit and crochet. Right now I am not very good at knitting, but since I came to this site my enthusiasm for the craft has increased greatly. I have already purchased two books by Sally Melville "Knitting Books 1 & 2", and another one put out by Vouge Knitting. I don't know how well I will do with those books, because I am better learning to do something "hands on" than I am from a book. Be prepared, because what I can't learn from my wife or those books I'll be drawing on the expertise of the people in KR.
This site is amazing. I love the yarn reviews and how you can see a picutre of a completed swatch. The most impressive thing about this site is the forum(s) and the wonderful who make them up. Earlier this morning I had answered a post on "any male knitters here", and I have to thank everyone who responded with such a warm welcome.
The sun is shining and the foliage is a peak. What a wonderful time to live in New England.
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vicky by the bay
Permanent Resident
USA
4768 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 08:45:14 AM
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What a wonderful introduction Richard. Again Welcome to the forum. You are gonna love it here. Don't worry about the amount of questions you ask...what I find here is the knitter's are willing to help w/ any kind of problem...even non-knitting problems!
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momrnc
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 08:47:10 AM
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Richard, I'm so glad that you have decided to "invade" the forum and hope you will "pop in" more than every once in a while.
Kathy
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Boogie
Permanent Resident
USA
3073 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 09:08:05 AM
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Welcome to the forum - I know you'll learn lots and enjoy all the people here - its an amazing bunch
New England is gorgeous - I was just out at my LYS and I wnated to go for a long drive.
:)amy
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jmweis
Chatty Knitter
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 10:06:21 AM
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Welcome Richard,
This is a truly wonderful forum and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Cheers
Jennifer
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myshelle10
Permanent Resident
USA
2749 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 10:13:11 AM
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Ditto- :) Another welcome-- I think you'll really enjoy the Sally Melville books (although most of the patterns in the knit stitch are for women, there were some designs for men in the purl stitch, i believe-- if you like to knit for you :) Be careful-- as someone else warned we're a group of enablers around here-- helping people accumulate stashes of yarn and WIPs :)
myshelle
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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 10/09/2003 : 10:40:40 AM
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Welcome, Richard in NH! We don't "see" many fellows here (though some may be lurking), so it's always great to hear from one. Looking forward to your input and ideas,
Marg in Calgary, Alberta
P.S. I grew up in SW Quebec, and miss the leaves. Our falls are glorious, but there are no sugar maples to produce the red ones. 
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richardjay
New Pal
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Posted - 10/09/2003 : 10:47:36 AM
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Be careful-- as someone else warned we're a group of enablers around here-- helping people accumulate stashes of yarn and WIPs :)
myshelle
I use to have stashes of yarn. I made the big mistake of packing them in cardboard boxes and storing them in my cellar. Not a good idea! Got a little dampness in the cellar and over time the yarn started to mold. It broke my heart, but I had to throw the whole stash away. Now any yarn that I have left over is stored in the spare bedroom closet.
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klfrazier
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 10/09/2003 : 10:50:29 AM
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Be careful what you wish for....this forum is likely to hook you into knitting so deep that you'll never want to get out!
Seriously, welcome again to KR, we're glad to have you!
Kristin
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cinder
Chatty Knitter
USA
252 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2003 : 1:13:42 PM
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Richard,
Welcome to the KR. The information you will find here is totally amazing and will really help you. this is a great place to come visit and you will be visiting a lot.
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SerMom
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 10/09/2003 : 2:59:15 PM
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Glad you decided to become "official", Richad. Welcome again.
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Be careful-- as someone else warned we're a group of enablers around here-- helping people accumulate stashes of yarn and WIPs :)
myshelle
And books. Don't forget books. Oh, and needles. We insist that you have nothing but the best, and that includes advice. Ours, of course!
Barbara
"I know we've got one SOMEWHERE" |
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