for xcrusedvelvetx.....

[obafugakum]

two places I enjoy looking at for patterns and info. patterns are free, some I like more than others, but hey--free.
http://www.knitty.com/
http://www.magknits.com/

skull purse
http://www.helloyarn.com/miniskulltote.htm

wool care
http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/wool/wool-fabric-care.htm
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATcleaning.html

ebay needles
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZskyridersince2005
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZflyingQ2dQ2dwhaleQQssPageNameZSTRKQ3aMEFSQ3aMESOI