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Thu, 2012-02-23 18:35 — AKQGuy

This

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Became This

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And this

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Finally got completed.

And I even have a draft of the pattern all done! That's actually been the true hang up. Sorry.

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Fri, 2012-02-24 14:41 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Superb, Q! I am so glad to

Superb, Q! I am so glad to see that the blasted chart didn't defeat you. That is a really great design.

Fri, 2012-02-24 15:09 — AKQGuy
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Thanks Joe. The chart was

Thanks Joe. The chart was easy, it was the writing out what it meant that I wanted to stab a needle in my eye. Grrr. But it's almost complete. Just a couple little things.

Fri, 2012-02-24 15:34 — Bill
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check out "Intwined

check out "Intwined Studio"...it charts and writes at the same time...and if you edit either part it automatically fixes the other...
I love it!!!

Fri, 2012-02-24 15:51 — AKQGuy
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You mean there's something

You mean there's something than redrawing all my stuff by hand Bill?!? And I've been doing it the hard way all this time. Thanks, I will definitely check it out since I have another idea flopping around in my head that I think is going to want to be put down on paper here soon.

Fri, 2012-02-24 21:24 — Bill
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They have a ravelry

They have a ravelry group...and I think the program is about $43.
I've had it a few years...

Sat, 2012-02-25 12:03 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Wow, Bill...that's great

Wow, Bill...that's great news. And I apologize, Q...I knew it was the written part that was proving difficult and forgot to give blame to that rather than the chart. The chart was the good part - even I could see that. Looking forward to seeing other ideas come about.

Sat, 2012-02-25 15:37 — Bill
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Joe, it's a wonderful

Joe, it's a wonderful program!
I haven't begun to use most of it...but I love it for making charts...then I copy them into photoshop and colour them...

Sun, 2012-02-26 21:52 — scottly
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I too have it - well worth

I too have it - well worth the money!

Fri, 2012-02-24 14:06 — PaulKnittingNow
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duh...just saw the link for

duh...just saw the link for the pattern...thanks!

Fri, 2012-02-24 15:08 — AKQGuy
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Don't you hate that? And

Don't you hate that? And there's no way to delete your previous posting. I myself have wanted to delete several. As for the pattern, I plan on revamping the finishing section and when the intended recipient gets it, I will get a photo for the top of the pattern and re-post it here. I think I'm also going to post it to my ravelry account.

Have a great weekend.

Fri, 2012-02-24 13:27 — PaulKnittingNow
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wow - beautiful! How can we

wow - beautiful! How can we get a copy of the pattern - love it!

Fri, 2012-02-24 04:46 — bobinthebul
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Beautiful color yarn! What's

Beautiful color yarn! What's it going to be?

The completed item is very nice, what is it exactly? Like a neck warmer?

Fri, 2012-02-24 15:12 — AKQGuy
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It's a shawl or mantle that

It's a shawl or mantle that is a bit poncho like. Ilhiker had posted a question regarding a lion brand pattern that although I didn't like their pattern, the shape was intriguing so I played with it and came up with this. Basically you pull it over your head, it sits on your shoulders and drapes across your front and keeps you a bit more cozy.

Thu, 2012-02-23 23:24 — ronhuber
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Magical. And thanks for the

Magical. And thanks for the pattern.

Fri, 2012-02-24 03:18 — AKQGuy
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Thank you gentlemen, and

Thank you gentlemen, and hopefully I will have a more finished one up in the near future. Including pictures of the recipient wearing her Kappe.

Thu, 2012-02-23 21:11 — piplette
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Very nice... and elegant !

Very nice... and elegant !

Thu, 2012-02-23 20:11 — scottly
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Fabulous!!!!! Really.

Fabulous!!!!! Really.