tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post2998991984431166910..comments2024-03-27T10:01:12.225+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-46766090425021402632011-11-29T23:33:56.826+00:002011-11-29T23:33:56.826+00:00Marvelous idea to put the place card on a mug.Marvelous idea to put the place card on a mug.Lester's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636321800289902932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-49254770003395270672011-11-29T22:45:41.617+00:002011-11-29T22:45:41.617+00:00Printed notes are better than totally illegible no...Printed notes are better than totally illegible notes, in my opinion. I also like printed stickers with return addresses.<br /><br />I also thoroughly approve of staying warm and cozy.<br /><br />Unless one uses arcane techniques, Argyle socks have to be knitted flat where the design is. It is entirely possible that the Kinloch-A socks are handknitted to order. The foot might be done on the machine, but it would hardly be worth setting up for the relatively short length involved. If such a sock had a seam the entire length, I'd suspect a machine, because according to a video I saw, "hand-woven" Harris tweeds can be woven on a loom that is entirely automatic except for the foot-power driving it.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-21062421998483430792011-11-29T18:46:31.664+00:002011-11-29T18:46:31.664+00:00I agree with Beverly in NJ - I love Malabrigo but ...I agree with Beverly in NJ - I love Malabrigo but not unequivocally. I would hesitate to use it for knitting a gift item unless I knew that person would properly care for it and not felt the item. I've made scarves using the worsted weight and the lace weight. I've heard stories that it pills dreadfully when used for sweaters, but have no actual experience on that front. Its saving grace is its buttery softness. I've also got the sock yarn, but am intending that for a shawlette, not socks so I don't know how it holds up under the pressure of being worn under shoes.stash haushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244605573080920528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-81642931389381509612011-11-29T13:42:57.595+00:002011-11-29T13:42:57.595+00:00A late Malabrigo comment:
I used Malabrigo worste...A late Malabrigo comment:<br /><br />I used Malabrigo worsted to knit and felt a bag - it worked wonderfully for this and was lovely to knit with. I had enough leftover to knit some fingerless mitts. There is a little pilling but I've handwashed them several times and no sign of felting. Probably not a good yarn for a gift, but for a project for yourself, you might enjoy it.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are recovering from your misadventure.<br /><br />Beverly in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-18653365853287782552011-11-29T11:44:34.837+00:002011-11-29T11:44:34.837+00:00christmas cards with just a name don't sound t...christmas cards with just a name don't sound too bad - when you receive a christmas card without anything in it, like I did last year! at first I was gobsmacked, but then I recognized the hand writing, so at least I knew who sent it! I saw that lady this spring and she didn't believe it, when I told her:)) <br />I have to write too many cards to include a longer text in each, so I write a brief summary of our year here, print it out and include it in the cards. the card itself is handwritten of course, but I figure a printed summary is better than none...<br />good luck with writing your cards, I didn't even start mine....<br />Bettina (ireland)Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.com