Posted by smudgy_cat on 2007-12-23 12:46:58
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Have you looked at bamboo yarns? I would think it would have a similar texture to the linen in terms of stretchiness. I've seen some bamboo yarns at Michaels, but I'd probably go to a knitting shop and see what they have.
For trial runs, you could also try some cotton yarns. I've used cotton before, and it's okay; I got the peaches/cream kind from walmart, and it really faded during washing.
Posted by Chari on 2007-02-16 11:22:06
Post Subject: Knitting Shop in Manila
Hi everyone!
I'm from Manila, Philippines. And I am looking for somebody who is from here with the same hobby of knitting. I have a problem looking for a knitting shop here in Manila. I used to knitt when Im in the cold city of Baguio, and used the ordinary thread/yarn that my aunt use in her crochette. I only have one size of knitting needle too. I once came thru a book store and picked on a knitting magazine, there are a lot of good patterns, with materials included. My love for knitting just brought up, and since then, I keep looking for a knitting shop, but can't find one. Please help me find, or tell me if somebody know where I can find.. I need it badly to buy materials.. I keep looking at the magazine.. I can't sleep just imagining working at its very pretty patterns..
Posted by ntannen on 2007-05-17 09:32:57
Post Subject: crochet lessons
I live in Brooklyn Heights and want to learn to crochet. I can knit. Theres an upscale knitting shop in the area that gives 2-2 hour lessons for $80. Is this the going rate? Does anyone know any other place in the area? I checked The Rag Shop in Brooklyn but they don''t give lessons. Thanks.
Posted by Heliotrope on 2004-11-12 10:05:39
Post Subject: Hiring someone to knit a project for me?
Advice needed!
I want to make a cool wool throw for my couch, but I've never learned how to knit. So, I was thinking of putting up a sign in my local knitting shop to see if I could hire someone to figure out a pattern for and knit my design.
The design is fairly simple...just a roughly 30" by 60" rectangle (ideally with a long fringe on both short ends) with a geometric shape in a contrasting color in the middle...so I'm wondering how difficult this would be and roughly how long it might take someone to make it, since I have no clue. I can spend no more than $150 or so on this, so I'm wondering it's a realistic/feasible idea, or if I should just give up and go buy a throw...
I don't even have any idea how much yarn this would require and how much good wool yarn costs! Can anyone give me any feedback on cost of materials, amount of labor involved, how much it would be fair to pay someone for the labor, etc??
Posted by craftytricks on 2005-04-20 10:46:41
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If you do end up having a crafty meet-up, you should check out Knit New York (E 14th St), www.knitnewyork.com. It's a combo cafe and knitting shop with really nice yarn and good coffee. The neighborhood it's in is also good fun: Union Square/just north of the East Village.
Posted by erinina on 2005-04-20 18:51:26
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If you do end up having a crafty meet-up, you should check out Knit New York (E 14th St), www.knitnewyork.com. It's a combo cafe and knitting shop with really nice yarn and good coffee. The neighborhood it's in is also good fun: Union Square/just north of the East Village.
Have fun!
ooh! i love that store. its so cute and friendly.
you will not have a problem safety-wise. i live in a desolate area of williamsburg, brooklyn and have no worries coming home, on the subway, late at night.
and, parel (and others), the subways here are 24 hours. the only exception is when they're having irregular runnings, like no L train (yuck!) between certain stops. but they definitely run 24 hours.
