Comments on: Winner announced for the Give Away Thursday Morning

By: Karen L

Karen L — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:22:22 +0000

Karen, I love knitted things but only knew how to crochet. Finally learned how to caste on then learned an even better way to caste on that keeps the stitches more even. Made a pair of mittens and then some squares for the Linus Project. But I was not happy with the way I knit. So I got someone to show me the continental way and, since the tension is formed on your left hand (if you are a righty), it worked out better for me. Anyway, it took a while before I got comfortable with it. Now the problem is I have not knitted for a while. Quilting instead. Don’t you find it hard sometimes to decide which “craft” to work on? From your blog it appears that you are pretty good at parceling out your time to really get things finished. Good luck with the knitting. It does make for a nice carry around project and for making gifts.

By: Bren

Bren — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:40:45 +0000

I tried knitting again a couple of years ago. I just could not get it. I think I will stick with quilting. The blue yarn is very pretty!
Love all your Insanity blocks!! You are really getting alot done!!!

By: Nettie

Nettie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:47:46 +0000

ooh, these quilt blocks are wonderful Karen! pleased you are learning to knit, I love it tho haven’t done any for years, maybe soon when I find time, I think you will enjoy it. Look forward to seeing your scarfe, hugs Nettie

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:56:50 +0000

well I thought by practicing on a piece of practice yarn at the shop yesterday had me clear on “casting on” but that wasn’t the case. Last night I got the yarn out to cast on my stitches and it was like it went right out my head how they had shown me the proper way to do it. There is a knitting site with videos that show so later this evening when I am back home I might have to sit and watch it if that doesn’t help it will be back to the shop for me for another tutorial. The way I thought you do it wasn’t the right way.

By: Odette

Odette — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:42:42 +0000

Hola amiga, espero que tengas un buen viaje, y todo se encuentre bien con tu mama, tu avanzas muy rapido con tu Dear Jane, y la bufanda te quedara bonita ya veras…
Besos
Odette
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By: Crispy

Crispy — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:40:38 +0000

I’m always so impressed with the quilting you’ve done on the Insanity, knowing how small the block are. Good luck with the knitting…it’s be 40 years for me too, how depressing LOL.

Crispy

By: Mariana Páscoa

Mariana Páscoa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:51:04 +0000

Good luck for tour knitting project. Usually i don’t knitt, i just know the basics, and when i want something knitted i just ask me unt to knit or my mother. They are great knitters! No matter what just have fun doing it! Can’t wait for the winners announcement!

By: Astrid

Astrid — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:05:28 +0000

Good luck with knitting the scarf! The yarn is so yummy – I love blue!
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