tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.comments2023-03-21T18:39:28.618+11:00Work for Idle Handswfihhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-40361981156539658972016-04-25T17:40:38.982+10:002016-04-25T17:40:38.982+10:00Hi Lorna, thanks so much! My apologies for the de...Hi Lorna, thanks so much! My apologies for the delay in replying - as you can see on my most recent post, I've been having a little tekky trouble. Yes I've got to make some grannies now to get me out of this rut! Cheerswfihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-84128533126175886882016-01-04T02:18:43.221+11:002016-01-04T02:18:43.221+11:00I love your cardi, I have made several in a simila...I love your cardi, I have made several in a similar pattern and I totally agree with you the variagated yarn does not lend itself well to a shell stitch. Love your grannies to - grannies are the best aren't they??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689455086811348607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-35666678029854391152015-10-05T12:48:58.780+11:002015-10-05T12:48:58.780+11:00Beautiful colour combos!Beautiful colour combos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07475711943739857616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-29725298771469016312015-08-10T08:22:18.654+10:002015-08-10T08:22:18.654+10:00This has been a highly productive winter for you! ...This has been a highly productive winter for you! rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619680409472388441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-62144461686197367322015-07-21T20:04:31.576+10:002015-07-21T20:04:31.576+10:00What a fascinating adventure. I share your pain of...What a fascinating adventure. I share your pain of underwhelming natural dyeing but do believe plant fibres are much harder to dye than animal ones. I think i remember reading that they need premordanting with a protein like milk or tanin-alum-tanin. It sounded too complicated for me but you look half way there already. A beautiful basket.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619680409472388441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-21711576500681916312015-06-10T16:44:58.743+10:002015-06-10T16:44:58.743+10:00There is nothing quite as proud as your own making...There is nothing quite as proud as your own making on your kids! I had a similar moment with a knitted navy school vest too! Well done you.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619680409472388441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-57938816833303524362015-06-08T18:57:18.762+10:002015-06-08T18:57:18.762+10:00Great work! I absolutely know what you mean about ...Great work! I absolutely know what you mean about the pride of seeing your handmade garments on someone you love: it's a wonderful feeling :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-9452363442416601242015-04-23T20:47:53.316+10:002015-04-23T20:47:53.316+10:00That's not crochet, that is architecture. Well...That's not crochet, that is architecture. Well done, it is a triumph.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619680409472388441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-26067678496372624262015-04-23T11:13:23.019+10:002015-04-23T11:13:23.019+10:00Beautiful work, great result. Beautiful work, great result. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07475711943739857616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-58030665826789367582015-03-21T19:18:11.341+11:002015-03-21T19:18:11.341+11:00Oh, that's so cute! Thanks for sharing the lin...Oh, that's so cute! Thanks for sharing the link! I'm going to make one, too!<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368407601138016370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-820914786521857782014-12-16T11:16:49.935+11:002014-12-16T11:16:49.935+11:00Thanks! Great to get your feedback, it will keep ...Thanks! Great to get your feedback, it will keep me going :)wfihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-15495883790918012742014-12-16T02:11:39.683+11:002014-12-16T02:11:39.683+11:00The closest technique to what you did for the bere...The closest technique to what you did for the beret is called overlay crochet. I think it's safe to say you just invented something! Mitred squares always turn out wonky, except when they're knitted. I never bother with them. Great squares!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-84222804447222914872014-11-22T21:37:36.535+11:002014-11-22T21:37:36.535+11:00I've experienced this knitting on public trans...I've experienced this knitting on public transport - often it will bring up memories of family members who used to knit.<br /><br />Thanks for the link to the Craftivist Collective! I'd heard the word 'craftivist' but didn't realise how much some of the concepts resonated with me. I'm inspired!Christabelhttp://www.cseneque.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-67338830534856981692014-11-22T21:23:39.830+11:002014-11-22T21:23:39.830+11:00I've always wanted to try furikake! Sun-dried ...I've always wanted to try furikake! Sun-dried carrot is new to me, but I love the concept :)Christabelhttp://www.cseneque.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-5119297090016472532014-06-03T19:22:09.031+10:002014-06-03T19:22:09.031+10:00ooh so interesting...and makes good sense too! I ...ooh so interesting...and makes good sense too! I now am on a hungry lookout for holes ;) Thanks for your kind comments. Darn on!wfihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-3972374149959191332014-06-02T11:22:58.807+10:002014-06-02T11:22:58.807+10:00I love darning! I find it time consuming but, ulti...I love darning! I find it time consuming but, ultimately, very rewarding. I started out of necessity and continued for an ecological purpose, not wanting to throw away perfectly good jeans (why is it always the knee on boys' pants?) or wool socks that I loved. I love the character that your darning has added to your sweater. Who needs elbow patches?<br /><br />As for the diagonal weft on knitted fabric, I think (because I'm a new knitter but have been told) it's because the stitch leans to the right when you knit and leans to the left when you purl. That is what causes the V pattern to emerge. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-25771683230539269002014-05-07T15:04:32.782+10:002014-05-07T15:04:32.782+10:00Thank you, great acronym! What you said is very t...Thank you, great acronym! What you said is very true, and funnily enough, the next door is opening for me...(see new post). Looking forward to seeing where this goes for both of us!wfihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-91138863449573930062014-05-04T11:03:44.640+10:002014-05-04T11:03:44.640+10:00I am a SABLE-er: Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Exp...I am a SABLE-er: Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy. I get the same question from my husband (Do you really need more?) and knowing (and accepting) glances from my yarn friends. There is something completely addictive about fibres, whether it's colour, texture or process. I've recently found myself wanting to learn more about different sources of fibres and hand dying. IMO, once you begin something like knitting or crochet, you are invited into a whole other world. Welcome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-49807839266250824382014-03-14T20:33:18.394+11:002014-03-14T20:33:18.394+11:00Thankyou-thankyou! It is all in the name of fun a...Thankyou-thankyou! It is all in the name of fun and look what fun there is for all to share...:)wfihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111708104435772735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947051285602529599.post-6815329930585683792014-03-12T20:48:40.397+11:002014-03-12T20:48:40.397+11:00Love it! Now you are well and truly hooked.. Soon ...Love it! Now you are well and truly hooked.. Soon you will experience the joy of 'craftonising' - too many ideas, not enough time. But oh the possibilities! :)K-starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166983976966834402noreply@blogger.com