tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post1264498078907608150..comments2024-02-23T03:11:00.172-08:00Comments on funkycrochet: A Walk in the Woods, a good day for customers and some knittingIngrid K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-27547831060608061502014-10-02T03:32:28.057-07:002014-10-02T03:32:28.057-07:00Hahaha - Anne, that sounds like an ideal scenario!...Hahaha - Anne, that sounds like an ideal scenario!!! ;)))Ingrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-27702545895933420122014-10-02T03:30:38.652-07:002014-10-02T03:30:38.652-07:00Hi Amy! Really, in my mind I think of it only as c...Hi Amy! Really, in my mind I think of it only as currently making 2 things: the crochet blanket and the knitted shrug! Anything else that might come along is just usually a short interlude. I have lots of ideas, I collect them into little notebooks. Sometimes I just write everything down and afterwards it feels like I got a clearer mind and I can fill it afresh with new things!!! (By now I'm sure you realize that I hardly follow patterns or instructions, I like to just have a go, even if it does not work out, because this way I am constantly learning what DOES makes it work!) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-9787431479471827802014-10-02T03:24:45.156-07:002014-10-02T03:24:45.156-07:00Dear Helen! Good luck with your new Crochet Bag! (...Dear Helen! Good luck with your new Crochet Bag! (Thanks for asking about it, but there is no need for that! I'm probably not the first person who did something like this - you might remember I got inspired by other people who crocheted around their bag from the bottom up plus I merged it with my own idea of simply making a bag from granny squares.)<br />I am very happy to provide little bits of inspiration for other people - this is exactly what I want to do! If you do have any questions about how to go about some aspects of any of the things shown here, then feel free to ask, I will do my best to help anyone! :) And sorry if my description of my knitting seemed a bit general, I am sure it will become more clear once the shrug is finished and I can show/write more about it. xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-41042093413629988942014-10-02T03:16:33.611-07:002014-10-02T03:16:33.611-07:00Hello Jennifer! Belgium definitely has got some be...Hello Jennifer! Belgium definitely has got some beautiful countryside and woodlands and I enjoy going for walks! Try the catherine wheel stitch, just make a small square sample to give it a go, you will soon see that it looks much more complicated than it is! (You just need to keep counting your stitches in sets of 9!) Quick link: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yC9ySJTXW3I/SeYIaN9h2FI/AAAAAAAACJ4/b-pXJvzrqPM/s1600-h/Wheel+Shell+Stitch+-+Triple.jpg for the pattern again (More details on the first post about the blanket) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-47915697740937355162014-10-02T03:10:19.025-07:002014-10-02T03:10:19.025-07:00Hi Lizette! It was definitely fun to go to the kni...Hi Lizette! It was definitely fun to go to the knitting cafe and to meet other people, too! (Currently I'm not doing any courses there as yet, I might have to consider if I can squeeze it into my life, as I attend Dutch lessons already twice a week in the evenings, plus there are 2 other circles I go to from time to time on other evenings!) Yes, I totally adore this little cat, she is special! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-26546383835366344452014-10-02T03:05:40.959-07:002014-10-02T03:05:40.959-07:00Thanks Helen! I love knitting with my new KnitPro ...Thanks Helen! I love knitting with my new KnitPro 9mm needles, the stitches just glide off them... such a pleasure to work with! And the needle size is much bigger, so of course things grow at a faster rate! It makes a nice change from crocheting, this time I don't have to count, just knit one stitch after another... so relaxing!! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-10928473393509768092014-10-02T03:01:35.061-07:002014-10-02T03:01:35.061-07:00Thanks for your comments!!! xxThanks for your comments!!! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-5680554093722781492014-10-02T02:55:38.360-07:002014-10-02T02:55:38.360-07:00Hi Lucie! Yay, toadstools! :) Come back soon and y...Hi Lucie! Yay, toadstools! :) Come back soon and you will be in for a treat! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-35261129711317131542014-10-01T22:56:30.876-07:002014-10-01T22:56:30.876-07:00Hehe, very true! Michelle and I were crazy crochet...Hehe, very true! Michelle and I were crazy crochet cat ladies in 2009 for some weeks! Just the two of us, lots of crochet and 4 cats! :DAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245498764155066221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-56016281901597475152014-10-01T13:30:12.216-07:002014-10-01T13:30:12.216-07:00Such a beautiful place to go for a walk! You have...Such a beautiful place to go for a walk! You have a lot of yarny projects on the go, I don't know how you manage to keep them all straight in your head, beautiful though! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-67356184571293189782014-10-01T10:10:13.376-07:002014-10-01T10:10:13.376-07:00Hi Ingrid, a lovely Autumnal walk with fantastic p...Hi Ingrid, a lovely Autumnal walk with fantastic pictures (toadstool and wild chamomile a delight). I was a bit lost with the knitting as I am totally at the very first steps with this craft but I totally love the Cleo and her selfie-very cute.<br />Ingrid is it OK with you if I make the covered jute bag idea, different design but I saw on it your blog first so obviously I will state that...well if i can make it that is-a project in motion so to speak.<br />Thanks <br />Helen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-1346860714412522452014-10-01T09:11:47.216-07:002014-10-01T09:11:47.216-07:00Thank you for the walking tour, I've never bee...Thank you for the walking tour, I've never been to Belgium but it looks like a beautiful country. It looks very fall-like in the woods now. Your yarn crafts look terrific, I especially love the catherine wheel piece. I've always wanted to try that pattern. I hope you're having a good week.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-47540632282170970392014-10-01T08:33:00.807-07:002014-10-01T08:33:00.807-07:00What a lovely walk, i really like forest (and pict...What a lovely walk, i really like forest (and pictures of it in autumn)! Ans such a nice knitting cafe, hope you enjoy the workshops as well. And i really looove Cleo! :)Lizettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177789329330897390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-958826340003445422014-10-01T05:45:05.778-07:002014-10-01T05:45:05.778-07:00The woods are so lovely, and so autumny! And I can...The woods are so lovely, and so autumny! And I can't believe what a quick knitter you are! My brief spell took me ages :) Love projects as always and it sounds like a lovely time at the cafe :) xxHelen https://www.blogger.com/profile/04372629236715188280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-56893704405521646102014-10-01T05:13:42.385-07:002014-10-01T05:13:42.385-07:00Great pictures,so beautiful nature!!!
Selfie <3...Great pictures,so beautiful nature!!!<br />Selfie <3!<br />Blanket is progressing nicely!<br />Greetings.:*Ljubinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849742383394599413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-82525090117799152062014-10-01T04:52:07.562-07:002014-10-01T04:52:07.562-07:00Beautiful pictures! I'm a fan of toadstool!
Ha...Beautiful pictures! I'm a fan of toadstool!<br />Have a nice day and thank you for your comment on my blog.<br />LucieLuciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603045834314916956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-8257510887056730872014-10-01T01:48:14.873-07:002014-10-01T01:48:14.873-07:00Hi Gillian! I'm glad you think so! And I don&#...Hi Gillian! I'm glad you think so! And I don't have a shrug yet, so I told myself that it was the best thing to change direction (mid project) to aim for something better in this case! People I met at the knitting cafe yesterday afternoon and also people on the bus have remarked how pretty the yarn looks! (It also feels very soft). PS: It really was a wonderful walk! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-5710906596416378552014-10-01T01:42:24.265-07:002014-10-01T01:42:24.265-07:00What a lovely comment! (Thank you!) Yes, I am defi...What a lovely comment! (Thank you!) Yes, I am definitely with you on colour - I want to surround myself with it every day in some special way! I am still waiting for the leaves here to change colour (so far only the chestnut trees have done so). But I think I can wait a little longer for that.. xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-66149608106570368482014-10-01T01:38:54.543-07:002014-10-01T01:38:54.543-07:00Hehe!!! Yes, Cleo is definitely a cutie!
The '...Hehe!!! Yes, Cleo is definitely a cutie! <br />The 'selfie' happened whilst I tried to photograph the progress on my knitting, she just sat on it and moved her paw into the direction of my camera, as if to say, look at me, give me your attention, stop hiding behind the camera!!! <br />She is a very affectionate cat and often 'talks' back with miaows when I speak to her!<br />I'm sure you will have cat company again!!! ;)<br />I also noticed how cats and crochet seemed to go well together - perhaps they think we make the blankets for them!!! xx<br />Ingrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-71602452635593962992014-10-01T01:32:28.149-07:002014-10-01T01:32:28.149-07:00Thank you, Lorraine! Glad you enjoyed it, too! xxThank you, Lorraine! Glad you enjoyed it, too! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-81974649556271036052014-10-01T01:31:45.812-07:002014-10-01T01:31:45.812-07:00Thanks, Kathy! I'm also always drawn to places...Thanks, Kathy! I'm also always drawn to places with water... it is so calming just to look at it, whether it is a lake, a river or the seaside! It is lovely to be outdoors! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-27724584989726200042014-10-01T01:29:42.660-07:002014-10-01T01:29:42.660-07:00Hi Alison! Thanks! Yes, the ice cream was lovely a...Hi Alison! Thanks! Yes, the ice cream was lovely after our 2 hour walk! ;) Well, the loop scarf will become a shrug - reknitting with more stitches (and it is just simple knit on every row, so very easy going!) Have a good week, too and enjoy the weather while you can (here it is sunny and around 20 degrees)! xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-41799287167508257602014-10-01T01:25:48.291-07:002014-10-01T01:25:48.291-07:00Hi Monica! That must be fantastic, living like tha...Hi Monica! That must be fantastic, living like that! :) xxIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-7240758375957987662014-10-01T00:59:47.337-07:002014-10-01T00:59:47.337-07:00I love your pictures of your walk - they're re...I love your pictures of your walk - they're really great. Your knitting and crochet projects (show in this post - I'm sure you have more on the go!) are looking really well. Such a pity to have to do some ripping out but you were right to use all the yarn for a shrug. It will be very useful as the weather gets cooler.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1322502097819585224.post-62568310928439310612014-10-01T00:13:03.899-07:002014-10-01T00:13:03.899-07:00What a lovely walk and you were lucky with the wea...What a lovely walk and you were lucky with the weather, too. Going outside and having a good time crocheting or knitting afterwards is the best thing you can do on weekends, isn't it? Thank you for your colourful pictures, I love colour so much, it just brightens up my spirits. Have a nice week. ViolaViolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072929239520430693noreply@blogger.com