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Episode 264: Citrus, Mysteries, Farming, Potter

by The Fat Squirrel Speaks

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Published 7 Feb 2020

Squirrel Support: https://linktr.ee/thefatsqrrl What I'm Wearing: Midas Hat by Laura Reinbach in Nomad Yarns self-striping Finished Objects: 1898 Hat by Kristine Byrnes in Barret Wools Wisconsin Woolen, Hazelnut colorway Flora's Cap by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas in Another Crafty Girl's Strong Sport Christopher Bunny by Susan B Anderson in Barret Wools Wisconsin Woolen, Oats and Laurel colorways Works In Progress: Sammal by Joji Locatelli in Brooklyn Tweed Loft, Hayloft colorway from Espace Tricot Midas Hat by Laura Reinbach in La Bien Aimee Merino Singles in Winter Garden and Web's Southampton held double Christopher Bunny's Garter Hoodie and Tiny Bunny by Susan B Anderson Peace Fleece worsted

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@lancerp4274 years ago I told everyone at my knitting group about this farming life and told them they had to watch. I was going through a rough patch and that show helped me get through it. What a joy that show is. 3
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@metaphoryarns84904 years ago Just one more quick note. My husband john and i love every minute of this farming life. For him it' s a touch of nostalgia because he came to america . ...Expand
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@FourPinesKnitting4 years ago Omg i love the 1898 hat. I' ve knit several, and i usually can' t bring myself to knit the same pattern twice. It' s just so much fun and so practical for cold weather.
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@quiltblocker4 years ago You are like my favorite neighbor coming over for coffee, i look forward to spending time with you.
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@Dollyknowsbest6x54 years ago Best cast on for hat ribbing to look nice and neat.
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@janetcaudill89794 years ago Gus stories make me so happy! I have 2 boarder collie puppies and they are little monsters!
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@craftyfarmgal78394 years ago Just found your podcast! Thanks for the laughs! I love shetland and british shows! Acorn and britbox are my favorites right now especially the mysteries!
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@MissTaraBear4 years ago Yes to a hats bonus episode! Specifically advice about hats + glasses.
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@Marielu1274 years ago Oh my god you found the throwdown, it' s such a great show i love pottery and was lucky enough to have discovered the series when the first season a . ...Expand
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@shelleychaseolsen64994 years ago I' m really looking forward to a " hat episode" particularly because i just decided i want to knit up a whole bunch of single skeins of yarn . ...Expand
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@teresabourgoin29484 years ago Yes on the hats video! How to knit a brim then pic it up for a double brim and keep knitting the hat. Did i say that right? Where you have a double brim thats not folded but permanent. 7
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@sweetsassyheather4 years ago My nurse comes weekly, she and i have noticed that about my bp machine as well.
i' d like to take a peek at your farmers bc all the farmers also, you literally make me lol!
i have never heard of this bread or raisin starter, but watching you describe it, i felt almost as invested as you seemed.
that is cone shaped hat!
i amber lindemann
i love your hat and how it matches your hair.
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the sheep frolicking in the snow is adorable!
i your face. ...Expand
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@andreakemper66884 years ago Yes to epic hat show and tell. Pretty please.
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@katesander6774 years ago I love wooden needles, i have a set of knitpicks wooden that i carry with me everywhere and they are just so handy. My most successful hat is the owl hat. . ...Expand
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@debbie.mckenzie4 years ago I actually took a pottery class for credit at east tennessee st univ wayy back in 1975. I still have some pots i made. And yes i do agree with you about . ...Expand
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@hipoink16154 years ago Too funny! You can take your at home bp monitor to doc office with you, and have it recalibrated. They dont come calibrated from factory. Im a nurse and . ...Expand
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@charrissereynolds15094 years ago My oldest son (almost 14) begs to watch the farming show now! I won' t let him watch it on his own. Because then i' ll never remember what i have . ...Expand
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@heatherforsythe85254 years ago Hats? Favorite hat for each weight yarn. Favorite yarns for hats. Hat construction types. Top ten hats? Favorite free pattern, favorite old pattern favorite new hat pattern?
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@hollyarnold29104 years ago Each christmas i make boston brown bread cause my mother made it. You soak raisins overnight in water and baking soda and it makes yummythat you add into your bread dough? Maybe that is raisin water. 1
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@aprilluescher30114 years ago Maybe you could give gus acake of yarn which his yarn (something you aren' t that wedded to) to try and keep him away from the yarn you don' t want him to play with thankfully my spaniels just steal the trimmed-off ends after weaving in, they aren' t interested in balls/skeins or my in-progress knitting. ...Expand
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@joannecoward39554 years ago Thank you amy beth love this episode. Getting the hat to fit would be great mine are always either too big or too small. I do make my porridge every morning with oat milk its delicious.
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@mikaylaraye88134 years ago There is a blown glass competition on netflix that is also really good! 7
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@spappy2k64 years ago I love the bunny! I know you didn' t ask for a vote but i vote for the slightest pink of a nose!
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@joleebracaliello9834 years ago It' s raining like crazy here in nj but you, amy, are always a ray of sunshine! 2
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@moecarpenter20004 years ago We got a new kitten last july and not only will he take yarn out of a project bag if it is not zipped shut but he will also swat a ball right from out of my lap and leave the room with gleeful pride.
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@angiemcdermid48454 years ago Silver hills bakery is just down the highway from us. I have always loved bread with all the forest floor scrapings so i had to love this! Plus daves killer bread. Sorry, not sorry.
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@lanachapman13184 years ago Ah! I love all the winter lovelies and cozies. .
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@7autumn54 years ago Hat episode: provisional cast on for a folded brim! I avoid them because they freak me out. Just talk me through it. Lol. 3
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@theresamedleyharding65014 years ago John c campbell folk school has great classes in pottery, basket weaving, knitting etc it' s like art camp for adults!
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@skully77634 years ago I love the blue hat. But it so makes me think of koi fish in a blue pool that i think you need to make a koi fish on a string from the crown (instead of a pompom) to swim around your head whilst wearing it. 1
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@carolynrogers55314 years ago Hello, its been sooo long since i have watched you! I totaled my 2nd computer, soo had to wait a while to get another one. I love your voice! So anyway, . ...Expand
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@papercracker41764 years ago Yes please to a hat episode. I would be interested in hats that you enjoy for how they look on you, hats that are a fun knit, ones that involve unusual please knit that new olga jazzy patternwould love your feedback on it. I think you could rock it!. ...Expand 1
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@cynthiahinton64834 years ago I love that bread! Sometimes my dinner is toasted squirrelly bread and butter.
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@smn11174 years ago Chiaogoo is amazing about replacing needles- i broke my us1and sent an email/pic and had a new set of tips and a cable in less than a week. Love all of your hats!
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@tinavanhoecke49014 years ago Havent watched in a while but as always watching you is so lovely. You are so down to earth. I hope you find your bread recipe. I will keep my eyes out . ...Expand
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@rushatoo4 years ago I am always soo happy to see a new episode from you! I have been a fan of the great pottery throwdown since season 1. I also love portrait artist of id="hidden24" the year and landscape artist of the year. This farming life sounds interesting. I will see if i can find it. When it comes to medical advice, i always assume i am doing everything wrong. Love thatyarn! Glad to hear you got the all clear on your health. ...Expand
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@clrose794 years ago I started this farm life and it is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing about it.
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@alcibiadesz4 years ago There is a sprouted grain loaf in peter reinharts whole grain breads book. That may be a start. I love the spent grains bread in that book. 3
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@the_dapper_scrapper4 years ago Hat info- general rules for decreases would be great!
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@alliefritz58564 years ago Love the idea of a hat episode! You seem to have an epic hat collection. I find your colors to be very inspiring!
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@memekatdoo654 years ago Love your hat, love watching your channel, hugs love the bunny so cute. 1
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@sandymckeown14 years ago Thank you amy! I discovered the great pottery throw down! I also enjoy how kind the brits are, its a competition and theyre helping each other! And did . ...Expand
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@priscilla-texan66924 years ago Have you watched the great british sewing bee - five seasons on youtube just found it - looks like a marathon in my future. Loved this farming l id="hidden26"ife. Agree that season 3 is the best one. So glad you found it. And the two girls are my favorite. ...Expand
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@LisaWoodcomeflywithme4 years ago There is nothing wrong with ' house sparrows' good to ' see' you again! 1
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@scubamujer60694 years ago Im only 5 minutes into your video and laughing. You are more correct than you know, i think, lol. Im with you on the blood pressure taking. I can tak id="hidden27"e it in the grocery store and its fine, you get me in a medical office and put that automatic cuff on me and my bp sky rockets and feels like my arm is about to be severed lol. ...Expand 3
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@skully77634 years ago I used to have very low blood pressure and the automatic blood pressure cuff would always tell me i was dead, as it would be unable to read a pressure at all. 1
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@reneehebert69864 years ago Got my cats in housecoats bag this week, and it was soo worth the wait (which was also a lot shorter than i was expecting) love it! Thank you!
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@CarrieMtn4 years ago So im at work in a hospital putting in payroll numbers- thought id listen to you while my brain does not have to think too hard- but no! Now im literally laughing out loud! Dead in a ditch by big pharma! 10
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@meliabellaknits68354 years ago You have me rolling on the floor over calling it the i love that we were both at the 5 colleges at the same time!
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@marisadawndesigns54584 years ago The 3rd farming life season is my favorite, but that is also where i started. I am midway through season 1. The am totally in love with the farmer that has the vallais black nose sheep, not gonna lie.
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@mountaincraftsstudio4 years ago Im always curious to find hat patterns that work well to make gifts for people when your not sure of their hat size. Anything other than the plain 2x2 r gasp. ...Expand 1
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@TheYarnCloset4 years ago It changed my life when i learned the hat decrease math! Aran bags all the way. Im so excited for the preorder.
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@paigeobrien57094 years ago Hey amy beth, i would like to know about blocking hats. I know a lot peeps lay them flat or use a plate but i just don' t always end up loving those . ...Expand
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@pollyfoofoo87034 years ago So lovely to see you! I agree that farmer is so handsome. I get jealous when his fianc makes an appearance. Crazy i know. Just thought id mention i id="hidden33"m pretty sure fishing line would be a bad idea around the birdfeeder. Birds have gotten caught up on fishing line. I got my lovely cat in a housecoat bag and now im gonna have to get a knitting sheep bag too!. ...Expand
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@carolrichardson59584 years ago Amy beth, you can make your oat milk for just a few pennies. So easy.
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@evathomas97304 years ago Oh amy beth, i just love you! You have a totally authentic, charming personality.
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@carolynrogers55314 years ago Love the hats, blue reminds me of snake skin!
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@aeastman594 years ago Amy beth i was giggling right from the start, " biga farmer thats too handsome to really be a farmer! The hats episode sounds great! The bags are terrific but i am still holding out for bird fabric bags! And maybe mushrooms!. ...Expand
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@opheliabells4 years ago Hemp milk is the best but not sure about using it for cream, finally saved up enough and got myself a vitamix and now make my own hemp milk so save a lot . ...Expand
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@concettorametta90054 years ago They wont go into a space they cant get out of. Like cats do: although it sure looks too small -right?
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@TheYarnCloset4 years ago Hat questions. If i like a fingering weight hat net at 108 stitches with a 3. 25 needle but i fall in love with the sport weight yarn should i then assume i will be making it at 96 stitches with a 4. 0 needle?
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@hopetaylor19084 years ago I saw oat milk today at target. It was the silk brand, and a half gallon was less than $4. It was also at publix, but i dont think you have those. Maybe try fancy kroger for a less expensive option. 1
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@alicecabral80514 years ago Amy beth twice in one day. First. I received my cats in housecoat bag. Yay. Then a podcast. Best way to end my day. I so appreciate your humour. I have . ...Expand 1
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@sariannhenderson65174 years ago Just put raisins in water and shake it twice a day (i usually put mine in a mason jar with one of the plastic lids) open the lid at least once a day one . ...Expand
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@eileentomaro7684 years ago Hats: what needles do you use? What is your fav ribbing? How do you like to close the top? 1
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@noisetteshelley4 years ago Love and look forward to your podcasts! Hats. I make them to fit, but the ones i wear the most end up with the brim getting too stretched. I need to id="hidden40" adjust they took my ovaries last year and i learned what prickly heat feels like. Lived in sc my whole life, but just now feeling it, glasses fogging up with every flash. Im never without iced water nearby. Going through cancer treatment so bouncing between chills andnightmare. ...Expand
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@witatter14 years ago I used to drink soy mile every day. Since my hysterectomy ive had to give it up. It made my flashes so much worse! Yes to hats! I make the 1898 hat a id="hidden41" lot. My husband probably has about 8 of them, at least. We live in wisconsin and he loves that it keeps his ears warm. ...Expand
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@juliehorner8894 years ago Love my cat in house coats bag! Super cute. Thank you. Do you have a video teaching how to make granny squares? I would love to use up yarn scraps this way. I know a little crochet. But never tried a granny square.
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@knitonepugtwo44874 years ago Have you watched the portrait artist one? Omg. So tense. So relaxing. My brain is confused but in love.
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@PJoanGavigan4 years ago Girl! You went to one of the seven sisters in new england! I so relate to the class crap/issues. I went to middlebury in vt in the early to mid-70s id="hidden43" and never felt quite good enough - though i loved it and made lifelong friends both on and off-campus. Vermonters tend not to care about such classist nonsense. Which is why i am homesick for vt some 40-plus years later;. ...Expand
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@audreyabbott78064 years ago I just put raisin water bread starter in the yt search and a lot of videos came up. Thanks, now im going down yet another rabbit hole.
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@sarahalonzo90714 years ago Id love the hygge style fabric bag in a large wedge, if you decide at a later date to make that print in a smaller size.
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@debgreene1714 years ago Is it weird that my favorite podcasters are smith girls? You and the crafty toads! I get so happy when i see new videos from you. So smart and funny and . ...Expand
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@10ambeauty4 years ago I did not care for oat milk in my coffee but something tells me its lovely in tea. I first tried it because hands down the best hot chocolate i ever had was made with oat milk. You can thank me later;
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@teresaallan68414 years ago Hi amy! I binge watched all 3 seasons of this farming life! Totally enjoyed every minute and agree about the handsome farmers. I find it interesting tha . ...Expand
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@mariawiant4494 years ago My favorite british shows at the moment are money for nothing, the repair shop, and qi. I had to subscribe to britbox to feed the addiction.
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@joybiggart85554 years ago Amy beth, you are value-able. Also, would you consider a hat kal? Itd be so fun!
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@pathowes324 years ago I love knitting hats and wondered what formula you use for your decrease when you knit from the ribbing to the decreases. Thanks. Love your podcast.
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@Whirledpeas00Knits4 years ago Hat episode - how do you make a hat to fit a particular size head? Any tips or tricks?
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@sandymckeown14 years ago And hats. Provisional cast on or tubular cast on? I usually skip any patterns that call for that, and talk to us about decreases. Is there a standard recipe? . ...Expand
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@kyote_unleashed4 years ago Looking forward to your hat episode. Any tips on fit would be appreciated. I' m goldilocks about hats, this one is too tight, this one is too loose, . ...Expand
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@joelwilliams56344 years ago Great episode always glad to see you! After my hysterectomy i took to carrying something to fan myself lol. Good news is they do start to dissipate after awhile. 1
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@irenew62024 years ago Black cohosh from the health food store will help those hot flashes. Believe me i was there. Lol.
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@sarahgautreaux23634 years ago I' d like to hear about what you think about hat brims. I made a hat with a folder over stockinette brim and found uncomfortably tight and not very stretchy.
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@kdolguin4 years ago I' m the same darn way with my husband and hats.
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@abz70744 years ago Re: hat episode - yes! What' s your favourite cast on method for hats?
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@BeautifulBeasts14 years ago I need to know if a hat keeps crawling up your head is it because it is too small or too large? I have never managed to knit a that fit its recipient thanks yall.
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@adinasalmansohn98424 years ago Hi amy beth, re the bread, i would contact the bakers at king arthur flour. They seriously know everything about baking! 1
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@antoinettemolinaro71584 years ago I am always searching for a hat with beautiful crown decreases. I havent found a good ribbed beanie that doesnt point although now i see the olga hat id="hidden53"s and totally want one now. Anyway can you talk about crown decreases and also color work crowns? Thank you. ...Expand
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@lynnann964 years ago Omg(dess) it is winter and who wants to be wet in the winter? Like the old days, bathe once a week. Im so glad you said it.
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@mollywelsh87514 years ago My hats never seem to stay over my ears. I do have a fat head, but it seems even when i make the hats larger and/or longer it does not seem to help. Suggestions would be helpful. 2
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@lisahynes78654 years ago Hats. How to figure sizes, numbet to cast on for different brims and sizes.
loved my college days at umass amherst btw.
love to go to webs, i still live in massachusetts.
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@beckybramlett35154 years ago It was my ears that would light! Later my face and that was terrible! So i know what youre talking about! My bp stays high and i take 2 pills a day sooo nothings foolproof! Your squares are beautiful and the knitted hats are wonderful! I do like the one with ear flaps ( 1898 hat ). ...Expand
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@cathygreen7184 years ago You are so enjoyable! A lovely throw pillow for your couch or chair. And im really good at shopping for fabric.
regarding hats. Most of my questions surroundid like to know if there are specific numbers of decreases for different cast on numbers. Like, for 100 stitches cast on, there are x number of decreases. Or does it have to do with the type of crown shape you are wanting? And is there a secret to get the crown to swirl instead of just straight line decreasing?. ...Expand

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