tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post7832471581105282263..comments2024-02-23T03:11:00.172-08:00Comments on funkycrochet: Beautiful September Days and some new things in the makingIngrid K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-33646589332030190072014-09-18T15:47:03.750-07:002014-09-18T15:47:03.750-07:00Hi Jodie! Well it was more about the yarn getting ...Hi Jodie! Well it was more about the yarn getting tangled (which is the whole reason I try to wind it so it is easier to use). I must say so far I have been lucky that overall I have not encountered too many knots in the variety of yarn I got. I find it most annoying in the colour changing yarn, as the colour of the new strand does not match (this happend maybe on 2 occasions which is not a lot really (maybe out of 20-30 skeins). I hope you have not had any problems with knots?! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-33764805597580357902014-09-17T19:03:47.545-07:002014-09-17T19:03:47.545-07:00You were exclaiming about undoing knots. Was this ...You were exclaiming about undoing knots. Was this particular brand of yarn full of knotted joins in the skeins, or did they just knot up because of over-enthusiastic winding causing them to tangle?Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-26303773144838877072014-09-12T00:27:54.374-07:002014-09-12T00:27:54.374-07:00Hi Jennifer! You say that as if it is a bad thing,...Hi Jennifer! You say that as if it is a bad thing, haha!! ;)<br />No, it is one of the things you feel better about for having done it, and you got some nice yarn cakes to show for it at the end! It's lovely when your daughter helps, how precious to spend the time together. One time I had my (18 year old) daughter and her friend both helping me together and we had a lot of laughs!!! I got a lot of yarn wound that afternoon! :) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-33170031598981793322014-09-11T21:21:19.763-07:002014-09-11T21:21:19.763-07:00I'm kind of obsessed with winding yarn, so I t...I'm kind of obsessed with winding yarn, so I totally get it. My daughter is starting to show signs of the disorder too. We can spend hours at it, I wind and she helps me stack the balls in a bin. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-26379441200894576762014-09-11T15:25:39.446-07:002014-09-11T15:25:39.446-07:00Hi Alison! Thanks for your nice wishes and complim...Hi Alison! Thanks for your nice wishes and compliments!!! Oh, that winding! I thought it would never end, haha!! But I knew from experience that I would end up having regrets if I hadn't bothered to wind it, so that was my motivation to do it! Nothing is more annoying than being in the middle of crocheting and then ending up in a total mess of yarn while people on the bus are watching you, grrrr!!! Also I must say that up until this year I have generally avoided knitting with acrylic yarn. Then the big crochet wave happened to me this spring/summer and I was more open to the idea of using other yarns. I think a wool/acrylic mix such as the Bravo (for the hat and scarf) or Veritas Laura which I used for the recent ochre coloured cowls and the big granny squares here, is actually a pleasure to work with and still has that woolly squishiness that I love! And for the recipients it is easier to wash, so that is something to consider. I guess there is a yarn for every purpose... xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-39189040742817114242014-09-11T15:12:15.700-07:002014-09-11T15:12:15.700-07:00Hello Meredith! Well, I ordered the yarn a little ...Hello Meredith! Well, I ordered the yarn a little while ago (there was a good offer on!) with the idea of making a blanket. I'm sure you might know the blog of Lucy from Attic 24? If you didn't before, I am convinced that you will love it:!!<br />http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/<br />I had been admiring Lucy's many colourful works and I thought I would love having a colourful blanket. (Btw, Viola, in the comments above, is currently making a ripple blanket inspired by Lucy). <br />However, at that time I got the yarn, I was still labouring with the baby blanket I made. <br />Meanwhile, I feel now is a good time to finally get going on my blanket. And I'm looking forward to it! :) xx<br />PS: Those grannies are bigger than Belgian waffles, hehehe!!Ingrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-32428580609870708742014-09-11T15:02:33.593-07:002014-09-11T15:02:33.593-07:00Thanks, Viola. I can tell you that I have started ...Thanks, Viola. I can tell you that I have started on the blanket this afternoon, after various tests! I will try to take some pictures to post tomorrow before I go! (Fingers crossed!)<br />Hope your blanket is going well, too! :) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-36635274393183167152014-09-11T13:44:13.240-07:002014-09-11T13:44:13.240-07:00What lovely pictures Ingrid-it was like taking a l...What lovely pictures Ingrid-it was like taking a little trip around your area, so lovely. The flower arrangements are so beautiful there! <br />The hat and scarf are gorgeous! I am delighted to see you have some of the colourful Stylecraft yarn! You are so patient with all that winding, They look fabulous and I'm sure you will make up a gorgeous blanket! <br />I do hope you will enjoy your trip to England and seeing your son. Hope there is plenty of time for tea and cake and still lots of September sunshine for you!<br />Alison xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776307610869291302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-84329625462636828422014-09-11T12:47:55.127-07:002014-09-11T12:47:55.127-07:00Your yarn looks so beautiful all ready to crochet ...Your yarn looks so beautiful all ready to crochet up into a beautiful blanket. The anticipation of a new project is so thrilling.<br /><br />Love your granny squares.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-1317344511581898962014-09-11T09:44:39.830-07:002014-09-11T09:44:39.830-07:00Dear Ingrid, I love your pictures, thanks for shar...Dear Ingrid, I love your pictures, thanks for sharing! And your new wool - such colourful yarn brightens up your day, doesn't it? I am curious about your new blanket. As soon as you have started and taken some pictures, you will hopefully share them with us. Hugs, ViolaViolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072929239520430693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-70044804853809978002014-09-11T06:27:13.878-07:002014-09-11T06:27:13.878-07:00You're very kind! :) Thank you! xxYou're very kind! :) Thank you! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-63727024840699122682014-09-11T06:19:45.230-07:002014-09-11T06:19:45.230-07:00Hi Gillian! Yes, I thought I must take a camera al...Hi Gillian! Yes, I thought I must take a camera along more often, so that I can share a few places I have been to! <br />Yes, I'm hoping he will be happy with his present - he pointed the yarn out when he was visiting here this summer. (Yes, he is a nice guy, he even goes to wool shops with his mum!!) ;)<br />I'm so thrilled that you are going to get that peg loom!!! And also happy that you found that link useful. Initially I wasn't sure whether that shop was still going since I moved away. <br />Have fun when it arrives! :) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-73196680518759995332014-09-11T06:13:32.806-07:002014-09-11T06:13:32.806-07:00Hello! Thanks for all your kind comments, much app...Hello! Thanks for all your kind comments, much appreciated! I'm really looking forward to our weekend trip! Needless to say, I will take some projects along with me to keep me going! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-82615113185806387172014-09-11T06:10:56.774-07:002014-09-11T06:10:56.774-07:00Hi Anne! Really, has the weather turned again in G...Hi Anne! Really, has the weather turned again in Germany?! It was quite nice still only a week ago when I went for a visit! As long as you get to have a bit of sunshine every day!!! Here it is quite warm and pleasant right now. <br /><br />Heheh, I love those yarn cakes too! And it was so hard to decide which colours to choose (always more tricky online than in person, I think!)<br /><br />Your corner to corner rainbow blanket looks gorgeous!!!! :)<br /><br />Well, I'm still working on practising some stitches before I decide for sure! Last night I had a go but something went awry! I will write about it once I have sorted out all the practicalities! One thing I know already: it is going to be a big blanket!!! At least I got enough colours! :) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-70207516075643775012014-09-11T05:59:45.604-07:002014-09-11T05:59:45.604-07:00Hi Pammy Sue! Keep up the good work with your blan...Hi Pammy Sue! Keep up the good work with your blanket! I'd love to catch a glimpse of it's current state! (I'm hoping you might do a quick update soon!) :) Thanks for your nice comments! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-59503429668874930742014-09-11T05:36:11.312-07:002014-09-11T05:36:11.312-07:00Beautiful pictures!
Fabulous creations!!!
Hugs.:*Beautiful pictures!<br />Fabulous creations!!!<br />Hugs.:*Ljubinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849742383394599413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-66108976850299574342014-09-11T02:19:05.049-07:002014-09-11T02:19:05.049-07:00Your pictures are great - it's nice to see oth...Your pictures are great - it's nice to see other places. Love all your yarn and I'm sure your son is going to be so pleased with his new hat and scarf. Just to let you know - I've ordered a 3' peg loom from Jenny (you sent me the Facebook page). I can't wait for it to arrive and start using it. Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-4896363663136298112014-09-10T23:21:48.650-07:002014-09-10T23:21:48.650-07:00What a beautiful place to live. Some stunning yar...What a beautiful place to live. Some stunning yarn colours and amazing projects. I am a great fan of an afternoon tea, a tea room always has such character hope you enjoyed it.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-49662293748230959432014-09-10T23:09:24.371-07:002014-09-10T23:09:24.371-07:00Beautiful pictures! It looks a lot more like summe...Beautiful pictures! It looks a lot more like summer there and the wet autuum-y weather we have here in Germany...<br /><br />The yarn cakes are so lovely! I adore the colours! What kind of blanket are you going to make? Some month ago I made a rainbow blanket with the Stylecraft Special DK (pics on my blog): A lot of fun! I got another big order of the Stylecraft Special DK yarn last week and will make a blanket for my granny (for christmas). Colours are pomgranate and creme...<br /><br />Take care<br />Anne<br />http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.deAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245498764155066221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-20186782603461094302014-09-10T23:00:40.382-07:002014-09-10T23:00:40.382-07:00Just look at all those cakes of yarn! I'd lov...Just look at all those cakes of yarn! I'd love to stick my face in it. Haha. So pretty. Those are some nice scarves you've got going too. You are busy, busy, busy Im still working on my granny blanket. Pammy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450773871543490672noreply@blogger.com