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Shopping > Yarn Stores discussions > New LYS - FOUND!
Monday, January 23, 2006 2:52:16 PM

The other day I found this great new yarn shop in Reno called Jimmy Beans Wool!!  I walked in and haven't left since.  :-)

 

 

Of course I do work there now!  :->
 

Shopping > Online Havens discussions > Is Buying Online Scary?
Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:41:34 AM
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I'm trying to figure out the scariest thing about buying yarn online... is it that the colors won't be what you thought they were? Or that they yarn won't be what you expected? Any thoughts?


I think the scariest is that the yarn won't be what you thought.  I have had that happen to me and since then I won't buy yarn online that I haven't already physically seen and felt. 
 
However - alot of online companies do have reasonable return policies, so your not completely "up chocolate creek w/out a popsicle stick!"  :-)
 

Help Me! > Pattern Instructions discussions > stupid question-baby blanket
Monday, January 30, 2006 10:29:57 AM
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Okay, on the Muench Big Baby page at JBW, it says to cast onto a #13 needle and go. I've never knitted a baby blanket before (!), so do I just do the math for the # of stitches and then go back and forth in stockinette stitch?

Thanks!!


Yep - thats it exactly.  With the Big Baby - because it's such a bulky yarn that you won't need more than 75 sts across, maybe even less.  However, I would suggest going with a different stitch.  Unless you brace the stockinette with a few stitches of garter on the sides, it will curl up in  abig way.
 

Help Me! > Pattern Instructions discussions > stupid question-baby blanket
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 11:20:35 AM
Replied to: What stitch should I use? Do I use a garter stitch for the whole thing?
A garter chevron stitch would look pretty nice, as well as be pretty easy.  Unfortunately, I left my stitch pattern book at work, so I won't be able to write down the pattern right now.  However, I'm sure if you did a seach online, you some up with something. :-)
 

Knitting for Others > Knitting for $$ discussions > Private Lessons
Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:46:23 AM
Hi - My name is Hannah.  I work at Jimmy Beans Wool in Reno, NV and do a lot of teaching there.  We have recently expanded to include private lessons.  So if you live in the area and are interested in expanding your craft from just making scarves - please drop in or call me at (775) 827-9276(YARN), toll free (877)532-3891.  We are open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 4pm. 
 
I also teach crochet and classes for both are also available. 
 

Knitting for Others > Knitting for Charity discussions > How would I get started?
Monday, January 30, 2006 10:31:32 AM
Replied to: I would really like to start knitting for charity, but how do I get started? Does anyone have any ideas or charities for which they knit?
Laura - If you go to lionbrand.com they have a whole section set aside for charities, including what they need and how to contact them.  Hope that helps. Hannah