GrayMaire

Gotta second this one - regular Shasta Daisies smell just like a whole bunch of dirty socks! Gotta love 'em anyway, though.

You're very welcome! I don’t care for the two circular method too much myself - prefer double point needles. But they can be a bit difficult to manage... When you're ready, you might try wooden double pointed needles - they don’t slip through the yarn loops as easily, and that makes them easier to deal with. Have fun!

Hi Beth! I will let you know if I get to these any time soon. I have a couple of other projects in line ahead of them... and there just isn't enough time in a day. The Kitchener stitch does work beautifully when done correctly. The pattern I have seems to do a seamless toe with the cast on - won't know how well it works for sure till I try it. I love trying new methods and stuff (been knitting for 50+ years - started at age 7) - keeps things interesting. If you have trouble "seeing" the pattern by reading the instructions, then line by line works well. If you have trouble line by line, just remember that it isn't always you - some patterns are full of mistakes or just plain poorly written. If you need it, I'd be glad to take a look at your pattern and see if I can help - just holler any time!

I printed these instructions: http://www.hellchick.net/patterns/toeupsocks.php But if you put "toeupsocks" in Google, you get lots of hits. HTH!

Hi Beth - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's health. I just downloaded a sock pattern for knitting from the toes up too - I've always made them the other way. The advantage stated in the pattern I got is that you can try them on as you knit, thereby not having to rely on measuring the foot or calf lengths. It looked interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try after Christmas. It also seems that you don’t have to join the toe - it's done in the cast on - which could be a plus. If you're working this now, please post how it goes for you! I'd sure be interested in your results.

You're very welcome! Bonfires are exactly what I use these for the most!

I've made them using cardboard egg cartons too - they work great. Just put your "filler" in the egg spaces and pour melted wax over them, or mix everything in a pot and then fill the carton. When I want to use them, I tear off 1 or 2 or however many I want. I don't bother with wicks for this type as the cardboard burns just fine all on its own.

I second The Shrinkwrap Store - they're great!

Gorgeous!

http://www.alabastercandlesupply.com/candleaccessoriesaddtives.php These are nice ones (4th item down on the page)! They may be the ones you mean, Brenda. The bowl is 1/4 inch.

Those are beautiful! I love the texture, effects and colors, and those are great scents from KY too!

Thank you so much!!!!! I don't know how I missed that, but I sure did!

I've had a request for a B&BW scent called Tree (Slatkin & Co.) - I've searched the internet and every forum I know of trying to find a dupe of this with no luck... Is anyone familiar with it and know of a dupe out there somewhere? From the B&BW site: "Tree, the perfect blend of fresh Douglas fir, sweet musk and warm vanilla." Thanks!

You can slip the first stitch of each row, and it makes a nice edge. Airforcewife is right - it takes a while to master the tension thing.

Gorgeous!