Oooh this is good. Hi everyone!!
Cardiff s'n'b have one of these groups and it works really well.
Nic
x

Hi Nic,
   Hope we get a few more people joining...

Anyway, for the archives - there's one more meeting this month in
Lincoln on 25th November.

In December Sleaford will go ahead as normal on 2nd Dec.
BUT there won't be Lincoln meetings on 2nd and 4th Saturdays - the
only Lincoln meeting will be on 16th Dec! This is to avoid the
Christmas market and the scrum just before Christmas!

Katie

My name is Laurie and I've always wanted to learn to knit. I'm an
American from Ohio and learned about y'all from Denise. I want to knit
on a knifty knitter loom set my husband bought for me. Anybody knit
with this loom set? I have arthritis pretty bad sometimes and thought
it would be easier for me to learn to knit on a loom rather than with
needles. I've always wanted to join some sort of a sewing bee. Does
anybody knit for charity? I want to knit little preemie hats for NICUs
and some warm winter socks or an American missionairy I know in
Latvia. She wants warm winter socks, hats, gloves, and mittens for her
congregation there and calls the mission Operation Toasty Toes. :)

God bless y'all and your families too.

Nice to meet everybody,
Laurie

Hello all, it's Denise from KnitLincs at The Drill Hall .... hoping to  catch
up with you all again soon.
I have treated myself to a sock kit and could do with some help ( hint !!
hint  Katie ) It's my first time knitting with 4 needles and boy am I  finding
it hard.

love to all
Denise xx


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I've tried to get the messages to come to the group unmoderated so
hopefully you should all now be able to post straight to the group!
I've also banned attachments (to stop spam) so if you send anything
with an attachment to the list, it'll be removed. If you want to share
a photo or something similar then it should be possible to upload them
to the Files section on the group home page.

    On knitting socks - Denise if you can make the next meeting (25th
Nov) someone will be able to help you. I may not be there as I'm
having a tonsillectomy tomorrow, but one of the others will be able to
help. I think, of the six of us who were at Knit Lincs last Saturday,
five of us knit socks! In the meantime the Knitting Help website has
helped me out on numerous occasions:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/advanced_techniques/

And did you know that the Needlecraft Centre on Clasketgate now has
sock yarn? Someone also told me on Saturday that the woman who runs
the woolly market stall has also started having sock yarn too...

Happy knitting,
Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

I've received some information about courses & events next year
(unfortunately  not in Lincolnshire, though!):

the first is feltmaking at Wingham Wool Work (they're based in
Yorkshire, but the courses are in the Lake District). I've never been
on one of these, but the menu list on the website looks well worth it
alone!
http://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/glaramara_courses.htm

Also, Wonderwool Wales, which is on in May next year.
http://www.glasu.org.uk/events_item.cfm?id=9

Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

Hi Everyone,
   Just a reminder that there's a meeting this Saturday in Lincoln
(2-4pm at the Drill Hall). I'm not sure if I'll make it as I'm still
on the mend after the tonsillectomy, but hopefully see you there!

   Also, someone (Joy?) suggested that we have some kind of Christmas
get together after Christmas (ie when it's quieter and people aren't
so busy) so if anyone has any ideas?! It's been quite a while since
our last visit to Yarn at Beeston...

Happy knitting,
Katie

Hi Katie,
I've been thinking about you. How are you doing?  How did the tonsillectomy
go?
Can't make this weekend because we're going to London to see Spamalot. My
pressie for dp for his birthday today.  Just hoping that I will find it half
as entertaining as he will no doubt find it!! Still lots of knitting time in
the car on Saturday ;)
I AM coming to Lincoln for the one on the 14th!!
Nic
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Sorry about the very late notice, but I'm meeting up with Claire
tomorrow (Tuesday 28th) at the Drill Hall at 10.30am for a coffee and
to do some knitting. If anybody else is free then you're very welcome
to join us!

The next Knit Lincs meeting is this Saturday (Dec 2nd) in Sleaford,
2-4pm at the Hub Craft Centre.

Happy knitting,
Katie

Just thought I'd introduce myself and say 'hello' to everyone. As
Katie says in the previous message, we're having a mini Knit Lincs
tomorrow morning. It would be lovely to meet anyone else too!

I'm a very keen knitter but haven't managed to make any 'proper'
meetings yet. I have four small children, so weekends are a bit hectic
and I can only rarely find a babysitter.

I used to knit a lot many years ago but started again in earnest about
18 months ago. I haven't looked back since! I'm currently making
Christmas presents and a baby jacket. I'm also itching to cast on for
this project:

http://www.angelyarns.com/bergere/pics.php?pic=lg-106-26.jpg

Hope to meet some of you soon.

Claire

http://seahorseclaire.blogspot.com/

Just a reminder that there's no Knit Lincs tomorrow (Sat 8th) because
of the Christmas market but there IS a meeting next Saturday (16th)
instead!
Hopefully see you there, I might actually  make it this time!
Anyone finished their Christmas knitting yet?!

Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

I'll be at the Drill Hall next week. Well as long as there is no illness or
disaster in the meantime with little people.
We were supposed to be going to the Christmas market this weekend but I
think it might be a bit manic for Lucy. Maybe next year.
As for the Christmas knitting>Haha isn't not supposed to be finished until a
couple of hours before midnight on Christmas Eve is it?
Nic
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Hmm, yes, I'm about to attempt to drive into Lincoln
through the Christmas market traffic. Wonder how long
it'll take?!

Does anyone have a copy of Simply Knitting issue 19
(September, so appeared in August) lying around? It's
got a pale green wrap cardi thing on the front cover.
I want to make the purple cardi thing in it (bought
the yarn when Needle n' Craft closed down) but I've
either put my copy in a very safe place or lent it to
someone! If I could borrow someone else's copy that
would be fab!

See you next week,
Katie

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Hi Katie

   Hope you have made a full recovery from your op.
   I'm working nights on the 16th so i will probably won't see you all until the
new year.

   Merry Christmas

   Rachel xxx

katie_daisy_lord <katie_daisy_lord@...> wrote:
           Just a reminder that there's no Knit Lincs tomorrow (Sat 8th) because
of the Christmas market but there IS a meeting next Saturday (16th)
instead!
Hopefully see you there, I might actually make it this time!
Anyone finished their Christmas knitting yet?!

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I've just uploaded the January-April 2007 Knit Lincs poster and
flyers. They can be found here:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/knitlincs/files/

Please feel free to download, print out, makes copies, give them to
people who might be interested, and if you can think of any
shops/libraries etc which might display one, so much the better!

Happy knitting!
Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

Knit Lincs has just received this questionnaire from the British
Handknitting Confederation. If you want to complete it please return
it directly to Beccy:
>
>Please reply to Beccy Ridsdel direct on: bexybeck@...
>
>
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>
>
>
>Hi,
>I'm an art degree student at York college, and I have been set
a project to
>create a piece of merchandise for a group or society. I have
decided to
>choose knitters, mostly because I spend a lot of my free time
knitting :).
>Unfortunately, I have to do a lot of market research to back up
my work,
>something I'm not used to. I'm sending out this questionairre
to as many
>knitting groups as I can find, in the hope that some members
will take pity
>on me and help me with my research. I want to stress that I'm
not selling
>anything, and the finished thing won't be going into
production, it's just
>a project :)
>
>I would be so so so grateful to any of your members who would
be willing to
>spend five minutes answering these questions, and would email
or post me
>their answers. If it would be easier, you could just forward
this email to
>them and they could add their answers and email it to me?
>
>Anyway thankyou, thankyou, thankyou,
>
>Beccy Ridsdel
>
>1: Your age? (don't worry, I'm not going to ask for height and
weight too!)
>
>2: Male or female?
>
>3: Which county are you in?
>
>4: How long have you been knitting?
>
>5: Who taught you?
>
>6: How often do you knit?
>
>7: And how long do you knit per session?
>
>8: What is your favourite pattern/ what do you knit the most?
>
>9: Do you mostly knit for: Relaxation? Sense of satisfaction?
Cost (cheaper
>than buying knitwear)? Charity? Other?
>
>10: How much do you spend on an average stash hunting
expedition?
>
>11: How often do you buy non-yarn knitting things, i.e,
needles, tape
>measure etc.?
>
>12: Would you consider buying artist designed knitting related
merchandise,
>i.e. jewellery, ceramic ornaments, decorative needles etc?
>
>13: If it were limited edition, would that make a difference?
>
>14: How much would you spend?
>
>15: Would you appreciate a knitting gift from a loved one?
>
>Once again, thankyou very much for your time and patience.
>
>Beccy Ridsdel,
>5 South Cottages
>Shipton Road
>York
>Yo305rw
>
>

Katie has asked me to introduce myself which I will now do!

My name is Fiona -(cupboard cat is my cat Happy who lives in the
airing cupboard), live nr Sleaford and have just discovered knitting
at the age of 41!!  I am a wedding/event co-ordinator.  Main hobbies
are embroidery which I have been doing for many years but this has
been pushed to one side for now!!  My other hobbies include housework,
ironing, etc but just don't seem to find the time for any of them.

I shall be coming along to the meeting in January which I am very much
looking forward to!

Happy Christmas to everyone at Knitlincs!!

Fee

Hi Fiona,
   Welcome to the group!
I didn't realise you live near Sleaford. Did you know
we have meetings in Sleaford too? The next one of
those is on Saturday 6th January, 2-4pm in the cafe at
the Hub Craft Centre.

Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you get time for some
knitting over Christmas... ;-)

Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com



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> Katie has asked me to introduce myself which I will
> now do!
>
> My name is Fiona -(cupboard cat is my cat Happy who
> lives in the
> airing cupboard), live nr Sleaford and have just
> discovered knitting
> at the age of 41!!  I am a wedding/event
> co-ordinator.  Main hobbies
> are embroidery which I have been doing for many
> years but this has
> been pushed to one side for now!!  My other hobbies
> include housework,
> ironing, etc but just don't seem to find the time
> for any of them.
>
> I shall be coming along to the meeting in January
> which I am very much
> looking forward to!
>
> Happy Christmas to everyone at Knitlincs!!
>
> Fee
>
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Hi Katie

   I do know ... I shall try to get to both in that case weddings and other
events allowing!

   Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

   Fee

Katie Lord <katie_daisy_lord@...> wrote:
           Hi Fiona,
Welcome to the group!
I didn't realise you live near Sleaford. Did you know
we have meetings in Sleaford too? The next one of
those is on Saturday 6th January, 2-4pm in the cafe at
the Hub Craft Centre.

Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you get time for some
knitting over Christmas... ;-)

Katie
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

--- cupboard_cat <cupboard_cat@...> wrote:

> Katie has asked me to introduce myself which I will
> now do!
>
> My name is Fiona -(cupboard cat is my cat Happy who
> lives in the
> airing cupboard), live nr Sleaford and have just
> discovered knitting
> at the age of 41!! I am a wedding/event
> co-ordinator. Main hobbies
> are embroidery which I have been doing for many
> years but this has
> been pushed to one side for now!! My other hobbies
> include housework,
> ironing, etc but just don't seem to find the time
> for any of them.
>
> I shall be coming along to the meeting in January
> which I am very much
> looking forward to!
>
> Happy Christmas to everyone at Knitlincs!!
>
> Fee
>
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I'm thinking about booking to go to skip north, fancy  traveling together ?
Hope your having a lovely break
Denise
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Hi Denise
   I think you may find that the skip north is fully booked. But if not yes i
would like to go.

   Rachel

nigelskydenise@... wrote:
           I'm thinking about booking to go to skip north, fancy traveling
together ?
Hope your having a lovely break
Denise
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There some places left, I have booked now ... very  exciting.

all love for the New Year
Denise
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As far as I'm aware there are some places on Skip North available
(some people dropped out).
The information and booking stuff is on here:
http://proudtobecrafty.co.uk/

and there's a Yahoo group for people going on it here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/skipholidays/

There *may* be room in my car if anyone wants a lift but I can't
promise  at the moment. It looks like there's several of us going from
Lincolnshire so there is quite a bit of potential for lift sharing!

Katie x
http://knitdaisies.blogspot.com

PS so any fantastic knitting related Christmas presents received?!

My Wish for You in 2007

May peace break into your house and may  thieves come to steal your debts.
May the pockets of your jeans become a  magnet of £50 notes. May love stick
to
your face like Vaseline and may  laughter assault your lips! May your clothes
smell of success like smoking  tyres and may happiness slap you across the
face
and may your tears be that  of joy. May the problems you had, forget your
home address! In simple words  ............

May 2007 be the best year of your life!!!

all  love
Denise
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Hi, just a quick message to say hello and introduce myself.  I'm  Lucie, I
live near Boston and I have only managed to get to one of the Sleaford  meetings
but am hoping to get to more now.

I'm currently finishing off a hat for my youngest (born in June) and then
have to try and decide what to make next out of all the projects I've got
waiting to be started....

Lucie
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Hello Lucie .. it's Denise ... nice to see you here, would be  lovely to get
together.

Denise
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Hi Lucie,
   Welcome to the group! I've lost count of the number of projects I've
got waiting to be started...

Katie x

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> Hi, just a quick message to say hello and introduce myself.  I'm
Lucie, I
> live near Boston and I have only managed to get to one of the
Sleaford  meetings
> but am hoping to get to more now.
>
> I'm currently finishing off a hat for my youngest (born in June) and
then
> have to try and decide what to make next out of all the projects
I've got
> waiting to be started....
>
> Lucie
> _www.craigandlucie.com_ (http://www.craigandlucie.com/)
>
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Hi Everyone,
   Just a reminder that there's a Sleaford meeting tomorrow, 2-4pm at
the Hub. We're usually on the squishy sofas in the cafe area (not far
from the homemade cakes...).

I'm bringing along posters to put up at the Hub, the library and Oh
Sew Simple, but can anyone think of anywhere else we could put posters
up in Sleaford? Boyes won't let us!
If anyone wants a poster to put up in a local shop etc they can be
found here:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/knitlincs/files/
Feel free to print out!

Happy knitting,
Katie

Hi Denise, lovely to see you here too.  :-)  Yes, it would be  great to get
together again soon.

Will you be at Sleaford tomorrow?

Lucie
_www.craigandlucie.com_ (http://www.craigandlucie.com/)



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