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Expert Profile: Vinette de Phillipe

Expertise: Am able to help with altering patterns, substituting yarns and finding resources on the internet for both kniting and crochet.

Experience in the area
I have been knitting ang crocheting for over 40 years. I have taught many classes in both here in the States and while overseas in Greece.

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What do you like about this subject? I find knitting and crocheting relaxing after working all day.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? i enjoy helping others learn. gives me pleasure.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: using x-stitch charts to make designs for knit and crochet patterns.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 21192
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		838

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/04/08
10	10	10	10	09/30/08
10	10	10	10	09/11/08
10	10	10	10	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	07/27/08

User Comments

Thanks so much!
(Heather on 09/30/08)

Very prompt and helpful. Thanks.
(Lyn on 09/11/08)

Thank you very much - reply received practically by return.
(Sally on 08/13/08)

Gave a clear explanation with options. Thank you so much. This is a wonderful site for answers.
(linda on 07/27/08)

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Recent Answers from Vinette de Phillipe

2008-10-03 double pointed needles: HI Nerissa Congratulations to you for trying to knit socks. It is a little confusing at first with all the needles. The main thing to remember is that you are only using two needles at any time....

2008-09-29 converting circular pattern to flat: HI Heather. You are correct, One round equals One row. Just remember when using stripe pattern in the flat, you will have loose ends and have to weave them in after the hat is finished. Working...

2008-09-08 substituting yarn: Hi Lyn Here is a chart of yarn standards that will be of help http://www.yarns-and.com/YarnStandards.htm The www.knipicks.com site has several machine washable and dryable yarns. I have purchased...

2008-09-02 Where to start?: Hi Leah What a find you came across. A ball can be almost any size. What is most important is the number of yards in the ball. I think most balls are 3.5 ounces or 100 grams. The yardage will...

2008-08-13 4 ply instead of dk?: HI Sally My suggestion is to use the yarn you want. Most of todays yarn is sized by weight not plys. the key is the gauge. Here is a chart with yarn standards http://www.yarns-and.com/YarnStandards...