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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-21 | Emily | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much, it absolutely made sense! |
| 2009-11-19 | Clare | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Super fast answer and informative, very polite, glad I chose her to answer my question. |
| 2009-11-14 | Yvonne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Yes it was RKM. Many thanks for your reply! |
| 2009-11-11 | bette prouty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Lesley always answers quickly and with such clarity. She is the best. |
| 2009-10-18 | PAULINE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Lesley, Thanks fo getting back to me. Sounds a bit too complicated for me,but I do understand what you are saying. I think the best thing I can do,is to use an Aran Pattern!!! My sister sent me some Aran wool, haven't used it before, so wasn't sure if there was much difference. Thanks again. Pauline |
| 2009-10-13 | jan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Lesley that was very helpful. I really should have done it to the letter but it just didn't sound right. I only have one friend who knits and she was away so this was a godsend. You were back with the answer so quickly too. Thanks again. This website is fantastic for all sorts of things. |
| 2009-10-09 | janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, Lesley. I think I tried to right the rib and didn't really know what I was doing. I'll try again. If it doesn't work, I'll be back. |
| 2009-10-09 | barbara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Leslie, Many thanks again, i have finally figured out what you meant for the pattern so i have just written it out so now off to try it but I am sure it will be right this time. Sure took awhile but I am so happy for your help now it makes sense, thank you again Barb |
| 2009-10-08 | Barbara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Lesley gave me a very quick response, and I appreciate that I did try what she recommended but it is still not working probably due to my lack of knowledge, anyway I shall send her another question and maybe we can figure it out between is, this is a wonderful helpful site thanks Barb |
| 2009-10-04 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Lesley gave a really clear and helpful answer in less than a day. Now I know I'm on the right track I can keep on knitting. Thank you Lesley! |
| 2009-09-26 | Jane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-23 | yvonne nock | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | many thanks it has helped a lot thank you |
| 2009-09-14 | Esther | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | will try. thanks |
| 2009-09-14 | Mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Lesley, you are great. Thank you so much!!!!! |
| 2009-09-13 | Mother Barbara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I can't thank Lesley enough! She took so much time with my question...even went to the trouble of putting my pattern on an excel spreadsheet to make sure I was doing it properly. Her patience was unsurpassed...a true expert!! |
| 2009-09-03 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You, Lesley. |
| 2009-08-27 | kellie rigal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much.I wil try this. You are the best. |
| 2009-08-26 | Tessa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | No | Thank you, Lesley, for replying so quickly and your advice is what I thought too. Yes, Debbie Bliss would be good to use but one of the mum's has wool allergy so I am hoping to find cotton and/or bamboo instead ... further restriction of choice! |
| 2009-08-22 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Lesley went way beyond any of my expectations with her answers. She knitted a little bit of my pattern before answering my last question. She could have just told me to try knitting a swatch and see what happened. Instead she did the knitting to see what happened before giving me her answer. |
| 2009-08-20 | Rhonda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | excellent advice. 10 points for clarity. V. fast response |
| 2009-08-19 | Maria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Lesley I can't thank you enough for your reply. It opened my eyes and I realized I had been reading the chart wrong. With your help I was able to finish the tam. Thank you so much! This brings me to today's question.... do you happen to know of a good resource (book or website) where I can learn more about reading charts. I've found some high-level instructions online but nothing like what I need. Any ideas? Thanks again for your detailed response. |
| 2009-08-14 | Jill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much Lesley. J |
| 2009-08-06 | Kathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Lesley Thanks so much for your help. That sounds easy enough. I'll give it a try. Kathy |
| 2009-08-06 | Celine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-05 | Jo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your helpful information - it is nice to know there is a place where I can come to for help and advice. |
| 2009-08-03 | pauline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Leslie, Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly as I'm anxious to start but wanted to wait for your response. Really appreciate it. Regards, Pauline |
| 2009-07-30 | Bonnie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your quick response. This site is wonderful. Bonnie |
| 2009-07-27 | Biki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Lesley, Thanks for you prompt response. All valid questions that you asked but I have realised my mistake with the help of another knitter, (I was taught to knit by my mum, who is self taught) and I tend to knit to the back of the stitch (does that make sense?) and this seems to have been the cause of my problem. I worked on my neckline last night and it is working perfectly now that I am knitting to the front of the stitch (probably the right way to knit, just not how I've been knitting for all these years!). Thanks again - appreciate your time and knowledge. |
| 2009-07-22 | Sarina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-20 | Bette | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Lesley is so knowedgeable and has so much patience. She gives very clear responses. |
Answers by Expert:
Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
Expertise
I can answer questions on all types of knitting on needles (ie not loom knitting) including Fairisle, intarsia, lace and basic knitwear design. I can also answer on crochet, including tapestry crochet, but I do not have sufficient knowledge of toys or stuffed animals to call myself an expert.
Experience
I've been knitting and crocheting for over 35 years. In that time I have made a variety of items, incorporating a range of stitch techniques and have designed my own garments. I have had patterns published in the UK (crochet and knitting) and teach both crafts.
Publications
Suite 101
Education/Credentials
BA(Hons)Open (not related to knitting or crochet, but shows my highest level of education)
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