Iva L Riddle's Page

"I dont knit when Im walking - Im afraid Id wind up skewering someone!  I dont typically knit at the doctors because I dont know how long I will have to wait and Im paranoid about finishing a row.  I knit or crochet when Im watching tv -…"

"If youre just starting it makes sense to get something that isnt too expensive, like a skein of Redheart.  For me, an H hook would be too small for a chunky yarn. "

"I say Im either a happy hooker or a knit wit  :)"

"I dont remember learning how to crochet.  I taught myself to knit in 1974 when the USAF moved us to South Dakota.  Now I have a SABLE of yarn (Stash accumulated beyond life expectancy!) and always have something in my hands.  Ive got…"

"You might check EBay - they have antique patterns sometime.  And if I remember the name right, there is a PurpleKitty web page which has antique patterns"

"This one doesnt have sleeves - its just a 'pouch' and he likes it.  He's 2 months old now and still fits into it.  They have a bassinette they keep in the livingroom for him so he can be with everyone else.  They tuck…"

"That's what I do and its worked fine for me.  Its maddening to have to fight with the cord of your needles while youre trying to work on a project.  And if its something light the needles never stop fighting you. "

"Ive never been that happy crocheting with Homespun.  It seems to 'fray' and I only pick up part of the yarn in some stitches.  I like Homespun but would much rather knit with it. "

"I tried working with bedspread cotton a time or two and its just not my thing - sorry, no patterns.  But I'll have to look into the charity - I still have a ridiculously large 'stash' and that would be a good project.  Im a…"

"If Im not mistaken, the LionBrand web page has a very nice pattern for a beret using single crochet.  You might check that out.  It shouldnt be difficult to adjust the pattern to fit any head.  I *have to* have something in my hands,…"

"Debbie is right - get some inexpensive yarn and make a scarf using garter stitch.  Its the simplest thing in the world to make. "

"I know the yarn youre talking about.  Its soft but it doesnt wear well.  Even for afghans it stretches out.  And I dont use that yarn for that reason.  Isnt it called 'soft' something?   This is the one pound…"

"I learned to crochet so long ago that I dont remember not knowing how.  In 1974 when I got sent to South Dakota (thank you USAF) I decided to learn to knit.  If anything will convince you to take up in door hobbies its a South Dakota…"

"I feel your pain!   Get a big pot of water and get it boiling.  Then lower the plastic 'loop between your needles down into the water and let it soak for a few minutes.  It SHOULD soften up the plastic and take the…"

"I knit and crochet and agree.  Crochet is faster for me.  I was making hats for a charity before Christmas.  After work watching tv I could crochet a 'beanie' in one evening.  With knitting I can finish 2 hats in 3…"

"I tried to find a free one too.  I found a couple but they were with bulky yarn, or two strangs of yarn worked together.  I finally just grabbed a hook and some yarn and sorted out my own pattern.  I chained about 110 stitches, using…"