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nan ziegler replied to trixie dubose's discussion 'The ugliest thing I made was....(Crochet or Knit)'

i had not been crocheting for very long, and decided to crochet my skinny sister a pair of hot pants (early 70's). I crocheted them, they ended up being "flat". I hadn't taken into account that bodies are round. I bet the thing…

May 8, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Karen Arnstein's discussion 'Any good ideas for what to make with Bernat Matrix?'

google the name and you should be able to find a pattern. Or go to the Bernat website (probably www.bernat.com) and see if they have patterns. nan

Apr 3, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Tracy Lynn Carmack's discussion 'lightweight sleeveless top patterns for beginners?'

Look at Lion Brand Yarn, they have LOTS of free patterns, there should be something that strikes your fancy.. Or, you can choose a yarn, google it, and choose a pattern specific to that yarn!!! There is a lot out there. nan

Apr 3, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Tracy Lynn Carmack's discussion 'Hello from lovely Norman, OK!'

well, hi Tracy!!! A newlywed! ahhhh, I remember those days many, many moons ago... Welcome to the site! search around, there is a whole bunch to see and learn about. I'm mainly a crocheter, but have been dabbling in knitting, making nothing…

Apr 3, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Melissa Burnett's discussion 'Knitting Books'

Melissa, I just purchased a new book: Prayer Shawl Companion by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cold-Galo. It has 38 knitted patters for shawls (and a couple of lap robes thrown in for good measure) Also has stories to go with each pattern, background of…

Mar 31, 2010

nan ziegler commented on nan ziegler's blog post 'New to site but not to knitting or crocheting.'

Hi all!! decided to update you all. thank you for your comments! I'm busy making strips of what really started out to be a couple of scarves, that I am making into an afghan, hopefully for me. I'm using Caron-simply soft in a sage-y green,…

Mar 28, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Melissa Burnett's discussion 'Favorite Yarns?'

Kate, try Michaels--they tend to carry the larger skeins of caron yarn. nan

Mar 28, 2010

sharon fite and nan ziegler are now friends Mar 27, 2010

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I live in western ny. Family all here. Do you have family in minn? I usually use circs for hats. I also make a lot of socks and use dpn's for that. I've tried a couple times to make 2 socks at the same time with circs. Can't quite get…

Mar 27, 2010

nan ziegler left a comment for sharon fite

thank you for writing!! we do have things in common!! where to do live now? We are planning on moving to Ely, Minn (up in the arrowhead) when my husband retires. when you make your hats for premies, do you use circular needles or dpns? I need to…

Mar 27, 2010

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Hi Nan. my name is Sharon. I live in New York state. Did live in greeley for 1 1/2 yrs in the late 80's. Loved it. I also am in my 50's, worked in healthcare and can't now due to a knee problem. I crocheted for years and finally…

Mar 27, 2010

nan ziegler replied to Melissa Burnett's discussion 'Favorite Yarns?'

I love anything by Life's an Expedition by dj runnels, who's yarn is on artfire. It is separate yarns and threads put together in some of the most beautiful combinations. I can take a simple, plain prayer shawl pattern, use one of her yarn…

Mar 26, 2010

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nan ziegler commented on nan ziegler's blog post 'New to site but not to knitting or crocheting.'

are you knitting with 4 needles then circular, or are you crocheting? I'm chicken to learn the 3 or 4 needle method, hence, I don't do socks. I'm also going to learn how to wirewrap beautiful stones that I've tumbled to turn the…

Feb 14, 2010

Marsha commented on nan ziegler's blog post 'New to site but not to knitting or crocheting.'

I'm finishing the 2nd baby blanket - just finish the fringe. I really enjoy making the blankets circular - it's different - & it's easy to wrap up!

Feb 14, 2010

nan ziegler commented on nan ziegler's blog post 'New to site but not to knitting or crocheting.'

hi marsha!!!! You're right, there are all kinds of lacy type knitting and crocheting that can be done. I learned hairpin lace as a child, still have the loom, but haven't done it in years. I just started a triangle shawl from Debbie…

Feb 14, 2010

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Relationship Status:: Married

About Me:: I'm a middle aged RN, who is now disabled. After having to file for disability, the need to give remained in my heart. I now knit and crochet prayer blankets for my church. I adore looking through books and making up my own patterns

Favorite Yarn:: I love alpaca and agora mix. Really I like using any natural fiber. I've become a yarn snob, not buying any non-natural fiber. I recently donated four leaf bags full of acrylic yarn to the lupus foundation, and last year, donated 70 full skeins of yarn and 22 crochet hooks to our local assisted living facility. The Occupational Therapist was so excited to get the donation as many women wanted to do something like that.

Favorite Knitting Project:: My favourite knitting project is the one I'm working on at the present!

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New to site but not to knitting or crocheting.

Hello all! I'm in my later 50's (really??) and have been married for 27 years to the best guy in the world. I'm disabled and no longer able to work as a registered nurse, which I did for 35 years. I'm pretty much confined to home and crochet and knit prayer shawls and lapghans for my church. I'm a one person pray shawl ministry! I'm thinking of starting a group prayer shawl ministry at my church.

I taught myself how to crochet the summer I was 12 and babysitting a lot. That is my main… Continue

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At 9:59am on March 27, 2010, sharon fite said…: I live in western ny. Family all here. Do you have family in minn?
I usually use circs for hats. I also make a lot of socks and use dpn's for that. I've tried a couple times to make 2 socks at the same time with circs. Can't quite get the hang of it. I made my daughter a shawl a couple yrs ago with a very fine lace wt. Wow. turned out beautiful but took me awhile.
Do you have a facebook page? Friend me if you do. So glad to meet you.
Sharon

At 5:21am on March 27, 2010, sharon fite said…: Hi Nan. my name is Sharon. I live in New York state. Did live in greeley for 1 1/2 yrs in the late 80's. Loved it. I also am in my 50's, worked in healthcare and can't now due to a knee problem. I crocheted for years and finally learned to knit about 4 years ago. I am making preemie hats for a nicu currently.
I just thought we have so much in common I'd say hi...

At 7:34am on February 3, 2010, nan ziegler said…: thank you so much, Melissa! I love the picture of you and your daughter! Presently I'm working on strips for a blanket, and 2 different shawls. I always have more than one thing going at a time! I think most crafters do!
nan

At 9:28pm on February 2, 2010, Melissa Burnett said…: Hi, Nan! Welcome to KnitIdeas.com. I am so glad that you joined our community. This is a great place to share ideas and post projects. I can't wait to see some of yours!
I love that you knit for charity. It is really at the heart of what knitters/crocheters are. We give our time for those we love and sometimes those we don't even know.