You Are The Reason We Are Knitting Daily

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Donnaspins — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:41:48 GMT

I am so sorry to learn about Amber, but I know how art can heal a broken heart. When my beloved Sugar had to be put down my loving husband shared with me a poem from his web page that someone had sent him when his wonderful dog of 14 yrs. passed on. It is called the Rainbow Bridge and I was so impressed with it that I made a clay bridge in ceramics and put the pictures and poem on it. If you would like to read the poem you can see it at http://www.members.tripod.com/papasquirt/id17.htm

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PattyJ — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:24:53 GMT

I love the kitty too. At some point I suppose I will give in and make it (although I have no grandchildren yet), maybe just for me. I am presently working madly on the lovely jacket that was the summer(?) cover sweater and just bought myself some really indulgent silk/mohair yarn. So although I downloaded Kitty, she'll have to wait for awhile. Patty

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Kabira — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:26:56 GMT

I haven't been able to keep up with all the comments but in the context of knitting in larger sizes, I wonder if anyone has mentioned www.ample-knitters.com/ - a website wonderful for many reasons not the least of which is their Reources page.

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SharonV — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:04:22 GMT

From one unfinished knitting project fairy to another, my unfinished projects, all of which I am going to get back to (one day), have taught me a lot about my knitting style: 1) I don't like working with cotton yarn, 2) I knit for the thrill of the pattern and the victory of the piece, but what thrills me varies from day to day and from project to project and 3)knitting is like the buffet table on a cruise ship, so many colors, textures and choices and you must try them all - that's EXACTLY what I do. What doesn't interest me right now might end up being my 'perfect for someone else' piece later. The moral of the story is, stitches are dreams, finished pieces are miracles. And miracles don't happen every day!

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Kucki68 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:10:07 GMT

I love the sweater gallery, do you think it would be possible for one in each issue to have this, that would be wonderful.

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AnneK — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:54:07 GMT

I love the knitted cuddlies--I have been looking for something to knit for my autistic niece and I think the bunny is just the thing. She loves her stuffed toys. Which leads to my questions--she REALLY loves her stuffed toys. Any thoughts on ways I can make the bunny extra durable? Has anyone tried lining their cuddly creature? Is there a particular stuffing that might be best under the circs??

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GeorginaR — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:31:21 GMT

Sandi - My empathy to you on the loss of your kitty. I pass along words of Ilsa Paschal Richardson which were sent to me by my vet when my darling Patti Airedale passed on. "Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved you so...'twas Heaven here with you." My condolences, Gina Riedinger

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KarenB@3 — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:08:44 GMT

Knitting has been so many things to me. Most recently it got me through my husband's long stay at the hospital. Then on a trip to Canada, it was a way to meet people. I even got to a Stitch and Bitch in Toronto. Everyone at Lettuce's was so helpful about telling us what to see it their city. It never would have met locals if it weren't for knitting.

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ChrisC@2 — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:46:57 GMT

Hi Sandi-- Will you be talking about using short row shaping for any of the necklines and arm holes of the sweaters next week? I am just finding out about this alternative and would love to hear how people us it to adapt an existing pattern. -ccl

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MayleneC — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:18:42 GMT

Love the Cuddlies. They are a great size to put into Christmas boxes for overseas missions.

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PattyS@3 — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:00:34 GMT

I can't seem to download the carousel horse. I downloaded the other toys, but can't get the carousel horse. Can you check on this because that's the one I really want!!! Thanks!! Patty Smay

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PaulaM@2 — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:09:37 GMT

Although I'm mostly a lurker, I'm so pleased to be a part of the Knitting Daily community! Thank you for continuing on with the Sweater Gallery. I think it's one of the most helpful ideas ever.

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PattiR@2 — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:04:38 GMT

Sandi, the story the other day about your kitty and the knitted cat that came out of your experience really touched my heart.

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mbrody — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:02:19 GMT

I'm surprised that no one else seems to have made this comment, which is - I think your lovely name is singularly appropriate for the author of this feature, Ms. Wiseheart.

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Anna MarieC — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:55:12 GMT

I love this site! and I love reading everyone's thoughts on knitting. I agree that knitting heals and brings people together. I began to knit 3 years ago and knit every day at lunch. Two of my coworkers took an interest and now we are three. We knit every day at lunch and all three of us say we are now addicted to knitting!