tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post1467293161072859137..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: Knitting, Knitting, And More KnittingSuburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-43870521705689281972008-08-22T16:35:00.000-04:002008-08-22T16:35:00.000-04:00I assume people have been felting since before was...I assume people have been felting since before washing machine days. If that husband was raised LDS, he probably spent his early childhood years in cloth and craft stores with his mom, so he has a home court advantage:) Plus, we lead our men around by the nose. As a general rule. Shhh! Don't tell 'em! My husband was raised Chilean (pampered) and when I was pregnant and sent him to buy the groceries, I made the mistake of writing fruits and vegetables instead of an item by item list. He came home with tomatoes and potato chips. Sigh! He needs a little more work. He still has troubles with grocery lists that have over 5 items. He comes home with 20 other junk foods, however. I am a flunkie LDS who can't seem to lead anything around by it's nose, not even the dog. On the upside, I can send him for anything hardware related, and he is the BEST!!Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-84843098129956962642008-08-11T14:44:00.000-04:002008-08-11T14:44:00.000-04:00Great post! OPM is the best money to shop with, ev...Great post! OPM is the best money to shop with, ever.<BR/><BR/>I dont knit as often nor am I as good as I would like to be at it, yet. This is mostly due to time constraints. I do have loads of projects that I've bought for that are not completed...some have yet to be started. But I digress....<BR/><BR/>Yes, you can felt by hand without the wasted water of using the washer. Felting can be done with loads of blue jeans that need to be washed, OR try needle felting, there are books on it but this one covers several methods: 'Fast, Fun, and Easy Needle Felting' <BR/>By Sherri Osborn, and it got good reviews on Google. The multi needle felter on something thick works ok, though I still like to throw it in with Hot water loads of jeans to shrink & toughen it. Does that make me wasteful? BTW... start/learn with dark wool or non-bleached, they felt easier for some reason. Hope this helps.Donna-Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326676692958489141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-50813785046541208212008-08-11T10:41:00.000-04:002008-08-11T10:41:00.000-04:00You need to write about knitting more often...look...You need to write about knitting more often...look at those comments!!<BR/><BR/>I've been having ball band-related amnesia myself lately. Can't find the one for what I *think* is Donegal Tweed. Do you know how *many* Donegal Tweeds there are? It is staggering. Maybe the LYS will let me peruse their color cards...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-27176696285991558802008-08-10T18:10:00.000-04:002008-08-10T18:10:00.000-04:00You can by yarn with other people's money? I gues...You can by yarn with other people's money? I guess the only drawback is that you don't get to keep it...Yarn Miraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062933205518667540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-55158502404571352842008-08-10T16:45:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:45:00.000-04:00I learned to crochet, then made my friend teach me...I learned to crochet, then made my friend teach me to knit. OHHH the addiction springs eternal!!! I'm on ravelry as well. And no one else mentioned this...but found this tip both on ravelry & from someone at my LYS: get a small NEW plunger specifically for felting. You'll have to paint the handle of it or something to indicate to your oblivious crew that it's a craft plunger, not a plumbing plunger. Put feathers or something on the top of the handle to make it rather obtuse. Then dub it "The Obtuse Plunger of Felting". Make sure you dry it and promptly put it back in your yarn tool stash when you're finished with it.Feisty Irish Wenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689381839029507940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-19336558453670541782008-08-09T23:47:00.000-04:002008-08-09T23:47:00.000-04:00Don't knit, read and enjoyed it anyway.And the hus...Don't knit, read and enjoyed it anyway.<BR/>And the husband does sound like a keeper but I have to ask, what good do learn to knit books do you when you have no yarn?Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-66933075488371150612008-08-09T22:43:00.000-04:002008-08-09T22:43:00.000-04:00I am learning to Knit from watching youtube videos...I am learning to Knit from watching youtube videos. How sad am I? HA HA!SabrinaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10347329403278847816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-72291166752440006322008-08-09T22:02:00.000-04:002008-08-09T22:02:00.000-04:00If you had abbreviated the post title KKK, I might...If you had abbreviated the post title KKK, I might have read it.robkroesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731849693307953813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-1806748912118725292008-08-09T21:01:00.000-04:002008-08-09T21:01:00.000-04:00As for felting in the washing machine... I made a ...As for felting in the washing machine... I made a felted bag recently... Tied it up in a pillowcase and tossed it in the wash with a regular load of laundry. Turned out just fine, even if there was Dreft laundry soap in the water.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651313515163128385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-16122918160314299252008-08-09T20:56:00.000-04:002008-08-09T20:56:00.000-04:00I love to knit, but sadly do not like to count, so...I love to knit, but sadly do not like to count, so I'm only good for scarves. Crochet is super fun and I taught myself granny squares last year. You are inspiring me to re-tackle a couple of projects. I love going to yarn stores and imagining the possibilities... fun post!!cheatymoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328903955238115971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-69901838822730897982008-08-09T18:08:00.000-04:002008-08-09T18:08:00.000-04:00I just can't seem to get knitting...crocheting, no...I just can't seem to get knitting...crocheting, now, though, I'm happy to go yarn shopping with you as long as I stick with one needle.TSintheChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921083603967329926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-73355240267095786502008-08-09T12:14:00.000-04:002008-08-09T12:14:00.000-04:00I wish I knew how to knit. Could you tell me what...I wish I knew how to knit. Could you tell me what book was perfect for beginners? I would love to learn. I do know how to crochet.HEATHERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324130429322268692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-32998552738816236342008-08-09T11:36:00.000-04:002008-08-09T11:36:00.000-04:00What a pal you are! And I am also impressed by t...What a pal you are! And I am also impressed by that husband. Dang.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-72934542145317096102008-08-09T11:30:00.000-04:002008-08-09T11:30:00.000-04:00I've felted those balls by hand. Email me if you w...I've felted those balls by hand. Email me if you want details. It's not hard and doesn't take long, because they're small, but I did end up with bloody knuckles. Oops.<BR/><BR/>You should definitely get on Ravelry. Even if you don't want to post all the pix and stuff, it's a great resource for getting information on yarn and patterns.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-47027214280491284562008-08-09T11:25:00.000-04:002008-08-09T11:25:00.000-04:00Hmmm. I'm interested. What book does one start wit...Hmmm. I'm interested. What book does one start with to learn to knit when all the babies are already potty trained?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-88473725383055209722008-08-09T10:42:00.000-04:002008-08-09T10:42:00.000-04:00Oh man, I am so jealous. I have been waiting forev...Oh man, I am so jealous. I have been waiting forever for someone to teach me how to knit. I finally bought myself some looms so now I am a loom knitter and I LOVE it! <BR/>Bwwwwhhhhaaaaa, I have a new thing for you to get addicted to! It involves needles and wool!<BR/>Welcome to the world of http://www.livingfelt.com/<BR/>Needle felting!!! Oh I love it!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530972001172936718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-59564940431797259262008-08-09T10:24:00.000-04:002008-08-09T10:24:00.000-04:00I went through a phase when I was really into felt...I went through a phase when I was really into felting. My stuff and recycling sweaters from Goodwill. Wait until you are really stressed out---it's fun to do by hand!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-689621420613149992008-08-09T10:09:00.000-04:002008-08-09T10:09:00.000-04:00I tried to disregard your warning and read your po...I tried to disregard your warning and read your post, but I just.couldn;t.read.it. I crochet, but only afghans and only three patterens. I have no idea what anything you wrote about means. <BR/><BR/>But good for you. You got a chance to go to Micheals!MamaHen Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867805112014340425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-48603174127648541702008-08-09T09:51:00.000-04:002008-08-09T09:51:00.000-04:00Hand felting is definitely possible. How many yur...Hand felting is definitely possible. How many yurts do you think were felted in washing machines? It is also a whale of a lot of work, but fun in its own way. An old-fashioned washboard is very helpful. You might find one at Michael's. I know. Another excuse to go back. Even if it is your own money you're spending.<BR/><BR/>Great post. We'll bring them all over to the yarn side eventually.<BR/><BR/>And yes, LDS men are different. The good ones are well worth waiting for.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712412874073377368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-53240249817565968062008-08-09T09:13:00.000-04:002008-08-09T09:13:00.000-04:00All these knitting posts are inspiring me to resta...All these knitting posts are inspiring me to restart one of my MANY projects sitting in the basement.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-31856756165642968212008-08-09T00:52:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:52:00.000-04:00It must be like asking me to pick out some books f...It must be like asking me to pick out some books for you at Barnes and Noble and, here, take my credit card!Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-36049517525169560602008-08-09T00:42:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:42:00.000-04:00Okay. So honestly, I read the first sentence and s...Okay. So honestly, I read the first sentence and skipped THE ENTIRE POST. FOR REAL. I DID. Cuz I DO NOT KNIT. I just didn't want to miss my chance to comment and to ask when you found your size whatever bamboo needle you lost during the dreaded flute recital. And how do I decide if and when to sign my kids up for flute anyway?<BR/><BR/>KEEP BELIEVINGAngie @ KEEP BELIEVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930977696454848345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-83637796894313438462008-08-08T23:24:00.000-04:002008-08-08T23:24:00.000-04:00I am a knitting fool. And not the kind that can't ...I am a knitting fool. And not the kind that can't put it down. I'm the kind that cant' get it. I've tried and failed.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-91024119129312118172008-08-08T23:08:00.000-04:002008-08-08T23:08:00.000-04:00Ooh, but you're missing so much fun! Don't worry, ...Ooh, but you're missing so much fun! Don't worry, we'll lure you in yet.Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-72151124917128043072008-08-08T23:05:00.000-04:002008-08-08T23:05:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for the excuse. I need a hall p...Thank you so much for the excuse. I need a hall pass to go potty, please.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.com