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I must have been nutzoid....

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Thu, 2010-01-14 17:27 — MMario

to decide to host a Mystery Knit-a-long.

Almost 700 signed up for it

Just posted the third clue.

And I am really nervous becuase I have no idea if anyone will actually like the design.

MMario

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Fri, 2010-01-15 15:45 — TomH
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You'll be fine. I read every

You'll be fine. I read every posting on both of your Yahoo groups. Those folks LOVE you. And, I might add, deservingly! I'm not able to tackle knitting the mystery but I'm saving all the files for someday. I really have to put my painting career first above all things despite how desperately I like to knit lace shawls.

Fri, 2010-01-15 13:38 — MMario
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Made a couple of stupid

Made a couple of stupid mistakes on the third clue - so had to correct that this morning - and also some even dumber mistakes on another pattern I just released for test knitting; and of course one of my test knitters discovered a problem in an older pattern this morning.

But all three have been corrected....and I've got my "to do" list back down to two pages...and the "want to do/write" list is still hovering at 30 something designs...

Fri, 2010-01-15 08:51 — scottly
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Mario, explain how a mystery

Mario, explain how a mystery knit-a-long works. Do you just supply a chart? Do you recommend yarn or gauge? I'm curious. I also can't imagine someone not liking a pattern of yours.

Fri, 2010-01-15 09:23 — MMario
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Usually a yarn and needle

Usually a yarn and needle size is reccommended - and a gauge. I posted a swatch and approx rows/stitches of the completed object and told people to figure out their own gauge....but did suggest a needle and wieght yarn.

The pattern is divided up into sections; usually based on difficulty or size. My first two clues were smaller because they involved more complex stuff then later sections.

For a mystery knit along usually only the shape is revealed; and they only get charts/instructions a piece at a time, so the overall design is the mystery. and the name of the pattern is usually withheld until the end.

Fri, 2010-01-15 05:28 — AMBush
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If it's your design, then

If it's your design, then what's not to like?

Fri, 2010-01-15 04:57 — albert
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You do seem to have a

You do seem to have a penchant for the epic!

Thu, 2010-01-14 22:59 — Bill
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700 variations of a project

700 variations of a project sounds like a book to me!
What fun!!!

Thu, 2010-01-14 22:37 — ronhuber
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You must be thrilled to have

You must be thrilled to have 700 people knitting a design of yours all at the same time. Congratulations.

Thu, 2010-01-14 17:47 — RickMartin
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I've yet to see a design of

I've yet to see a design of yours that everyone (let alone "anyone") didn't like!!
Rick

Fri, 2010-01-15 13:39 — MMario
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which I find extremely wierd.

which I find extremely wierd.