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re: A New Knit-Along: The Lapis Yoke Pullover!

suef80 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:51:58 GMT

TWO COMMENTS

1. I'm using Cascade Cash Vero for my sweater. It's a 55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere blend and it's super soft. I'm knitting this sweater in a slightly larger gauge than the pattern calls for because I want it to be a little roomier. (I've got 16 inches per inch?????)* on size 9 needles and I like the fabric—it's not too loose. I'm also going to 3/4 sleeves because I just like them better than long sleeves. I'll post a photo of my swatch as soon as I can take a photo of it.

*WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??

2. In the sign on it asks for user name OR password. i entered my password only and it wasn't accepted.

pls. fix these and let me know when it's fixed.

re: A New Knit-Along: The Lapis Yoke Pullover!

mommastyx — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:20:27 GMT

I knitted this for my Niece for Christmas 2010. I replaced the yarn with Pistaza. Great knit! She loves it!

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

lindywar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:26:04 GMT

Too many mistakes in these free prayer shawls. The errata should be posted in the comments or is there an updated version of the patterns?

re: Have a heart (and a free pattern!)

cosmicmuffin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:23:51 GMT

Kimikins, don't feel left oout! Just try searching Ravelry.com's patterns for "crochet heart"-- lots of wonderful options!

re: Lovely lace: Oh, the places it can go!

Flicka1955 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:47:18 GMT

Yes, I too have been bitten by the lace bug - have currently finished four small shawls, busy on a fifth and am trying (give me courage!!) to knit a Shetland stole in cobweb yarn. The devil will find no idle hands in this house!

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

Barbara@197 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:50:23 GMT

I started the "Creative Blessings" group in our church 3 years ago. Shawls and lapghans are cozy , lasting hugs that say someone cares about you. They are gifted to anyone and everyone, folks dealing with illness and grief, and to folks that simply need a "thank you for being a friend" hug. The biggest group project was a block afghan that, when slip stitched together turned out to be queen size! We were delighted to donate this one-or-a-kind to the 47th annual Christmas Bazaar. Just as important to the recipients of our handiwork is the gathering of this sacred circle. We range in age from 7 to 78, and look forward to sharing our joys and concerns once a month.

The more we give of ourselves, the more blessed we are. Cheers! to all of you who give of yourselves through your handiwork :-)

Benedicere

re: Learn something new: Domino Knitting

janquito — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:22:10 GMT

This looks like a fun pattern to use on many different things; baby afghans, pot holders, etc.

re: Have a heart (and a free pattern!)

kimiikins — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:07:41 GMT

Too bad there isn't a pattern of this for those of us who crochet. I wish I knew how to knit but alas no teacher to teach me. :)

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

lizanddon@frontier.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:17:32 GMT

There are knitters about !!!!

At Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland Oregon as part of the Church Ministry there have been about 700 prayer shawls knitted and presented to those who are in need of comforting. It is not unusual on any Sunday to see women knitting these shawls during the service..

Recently as a recipient of one of the shawls I have felt truly comforted and appreciate the prayers and outreach of this Ministry.

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

Beverly B — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:53:07 GMT

We have a small group of ladies at our Episcopal Church in Marshall, TX. that knit prayer shawls at home. Every few months our Priest blesses them. Over the last 7 or 8 years we have given out over 370 shawls - not only for illness and loss of loved ones, but for thanksgiving for newborns, weddings and graduations. Often we have discussed just who is the most blessed by these - the recipients or those of us knitting and praying. We have decided we are all blessed with this ministry! Praise be to God!!!

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

jmstockton — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:11 GMT

Good suggestion to check with the care facility about what is needed before bringing gifts; best to check with Pastoral Care department since they are often the ones who provide spiritual support.

I also agree with the comments about prayer shawls for men. For two male cousins with life-defining illnesses, I checked with other family members first. Both times, the response was overwhelmingly positive.

Another thing I do is share the symbolism of the color (available at several different websites). For my cousin with leukemia, his was green, symbolizing life; for the cousin with liver failure, blue for hope and brown for endurance.

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

JaniceH@5 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:37:46 GMT

My husband has been batteling cancer for a year and a half now. A friend of mine sent a pocket prayer cloth. I keep it in my purse. Made one for my husband. He keeps it in the pocket of his robe. I wanted a praer shawl, so I am making one for myself. It will catch all the prayers people are sending his way. <3

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

SMarlene — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:35:45 GMT

I too am a Prayer Shawl knitter. We have formed a group at our church and find great rewards in knitting and giving shawls to those in need of prayers and hugs. Any member of our community can knit with us - not exclusive to our church community. Our church funds our yarn supplies so that anyone who knits can do so without concern for their financial situation. Most of our shawls are knit using the Trinity Stitch and are of soft, comfortable yarn. It takes some effort to find sources that are reasonably priced and soft to touch, as we live in rural Alberta, Canada. Hurray! online shopping!

Just a note - the Prayer Shawl Ministry shawls cannot be sold or purchased. In our community people donate funds towards the supplies for the ministry and it seems to be working well!

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

neilm123 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:01:46 GMT

Pancreatic cancer can be beaten.........! Strange comment to make a prayer shawl, in order to wear "after he goes home to the lord" think positive for goodness sake!

re: Share your love with a prayer shawl

Kathy Gardner — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:01:21 GMT

I am a newly dx. breast cancer survivor. On the week before my surgery,a student in my yoga class(whom I just) told me she is a survivor and she had something for me.

The next day I was given a prayer shawl from her church. Wow! What a blessing.

The warm loving hands of people I didn't know(could be men too) were wrapped

around me thru 2 surgeries and will be with me as I continue my journey.

The kindness of loving hearts make the challenges easier to bear. For this I am

Truly Grateful!!

Kathy