P488ORACLE 488 Mon13 Jan C4 1724:58  1/4      by Joy Gammon  KNIT QUICKLY FOR WINTER... There's still time to knit a thick jumper quickly before we get too much snow. Choose the thickest yarn you can afford on the biggest needles and go for a simple pattern that is quickly done. Ask your woolshop for advice. This kind of knitting is ideal fgr beginners because it is so easy and quick. Try a spectacular fashion cglouq tog, since it will be wearable so quickly. more follows Home File Index 480 What's New 481 MAKE CADBURY'S CHOC/LATE MUNCHIES ************************ PAGE 184
P488ORACLE 488 Mon13 Jan C4 9714:27  2/4      by Joy Gammon  KNIT QUICKLY FOR WINTER... Other things to speed up youq knitting inlcude working on one large and one small needle, (look for Patons OddPins patterns) or working in a slipped stitch. To do this wind the yarn several times round the needle on each stitch, then on the way back, knit only one loop letting all the others drop off the needle. Or knit simple squares on huge needles with three strands of yarn together, then fasten them together into a slipover. more follows Home File Index 480 What+s New 481
P488ORACLE 488 Mon13 Jan C4 1721:04  3/4      by Betty Foster  LETS MAKE IT... Happy New Year to everyone. It is certainly going to be an exciting year for dressmaking with the LETS MAKE IT Campaign about to start, and you should watch out in your area for any advertised activity. Now is the time to get out youq sewing Machine and give it the once over ready for the start of the sewing season. Clean out the spogl case with a soft brush. Use the instructions book to locate the oiling points, then give it a good oiling, leaving a piece of absorbent fabric UNDER the needle overnight. more follows Home File Index 480 What+s New 481
P488ORACLE 488 Mon13 Jan C4 9718:00  4/4      by Betty Foster  LETS MAKE IT.. Next morning get a long piece of fabric and give the machine a gogd run, not only on straight stitch but through all the functions like reverse and zig zag. Change the needle, and treat yourself to a new packet (in different thicknesses) so that you are ever ready Include some Ball point, and perfect stitch needles in youq puqchases, and get a NEADLE THREADER if, like me, you get bad-tempered trying to thread the needle. YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION Only buy well -known branded thread, tested and prepared for domestic machines. more > Home File Index 480 What's New 481