Hi -- Thanks! For the eyes - I just poked a big socket and then made the eyeballs and placed them in - then added the lids upper and lower. I think the white speck of highlight makes them look more real. I haven't sealed the head yet in anyway - but might just do the eyes to give it the "wet" look. As for clothes - I think I'll make him a puppet like I said and use material - I'm not the best sewer but if I plan it first, I should be able to make something. I'll need to make myself a pattern. No, I don't think I've seen Katherine Dewey's site. I'll go google it. I'm no mail at PCP too. I get tired of the pasta machine questions! LOL Lia - The face you made is wonderful too! I don't think I could do it like that. I think we all have our way of seeing things spacially (sp) and we sculpt from that view. I love your face. She is just beautiful. MryRose -- He's all clay except, there is a foil and wire armature underneath. His head is not solid clay inside. You should just dive in and try sculpting. You'll redo a few times, then it will come to you. Look at your own face to understand the different structures. Its fun. -- Michele

A red dragon afghan. My granddaughter loves dragons, so I found a clip art graphic through Google images. Then I went to the website (that was recommended here)that takes your graphic and puts it on a grid, for needlework. This one is 120x150. That is tough to read on one sheet of paper, so I blew it up in sections, 200% on a printer. IT WORKS! Babka Here is a link that might be useful: Chart your Graphics Here

The top-down raglan sweater is indeed an option. Here are some links to free patterns: http://glampyreknits.tripod.com/glampyrephotos/id44.html http://spincraftpatterns.com/index.php?cPath=53&osCsid=ab368498db8e82d8b97ca99595f7b102 http://individual.utoronto.ca/cosmicpluto/2005/02/pattern-time.html If you find you like the top-down option, check out the Knitting Pure and Simple patterns as well: http://www.knittingpureandsimple.com Spincraft sells some as well (link above) The infamous "Sitcom Chic"sweater from Knitty is also done on circulars, I believe, but is from the bottom up: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/PATTsitcomchic.html Alot of the Lopi patterns are done entirely on circulars and double-points. Do a websearch for "lopi patterns" and you'll find many sources. Your lys should carry them as well. Good luck!

There are several brands with nice flexible cables. Knitpicks, that Donna mentioned, has interchangeable metal and wood needles with a great cord and the prices are very reasonable. You can buy one or two pairs and the cords separately to try them out. Addis and Hiya Hiya metal needles also have very flexible cords. If you prefer plastic, the Bryspun circulars have a nice cord. What length needle are you using? Some of the shorter lengths like 16 inches have shorter needles or a bend to allow you to knit without straining your wrists. Now I just buy the 40 inch ones which allow me to do Magic Loop for knitting in the round as well as flat knitting. The needle portion is about 5 inches on the Addis and Hiyas, maybe a little shorter on the Knitpicks.