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Old 02-24-2013, 08:59 PM   #226
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I might be able to give you some suggestions. First: What do you want to knit?
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Old 03-16-2013, 05:19 PM   #227
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*crochter who lurks around knitters in the hopes their knitting chops will wear off or sink in by osmosis or something*

Um...I got a Martha Stewart knitting and weaving loom kit for my birthday? Would that be considered cheating?

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Old 05-19-2013, 08:22 PM   #228
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I really wish there was some way I could knit and write at the same time. I have speak recognition, but it requires too much concentration.
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