tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post116732257802901916..comments2024-02-21T05:11:34.293-05:00Comments on Harlem Purls: Sorry, No Pics. Just a Mini Rant.Harlem Purlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01982796206078721723noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-72853430688215076022022-12-16T01:31:11.372-05:002022-12-16T01:31:11.372-05:00This was a lovely blog posttThis was a lovely blog posttBloomington Pool Serviceshttps://www.service-pools.com/us/pool-maintenance-indiana/bloomington-pool-services.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1168391426556435862007-01-09T20:10:00.000-05:002007-01-09T20:10:00.000-05:00Ah, yes, that mojo. Lost it for a year once. It w...Ah, yes, that mojo. Lost it for a year once. It waned over the Christmas holidays, but returned when I saw my friend Olga's beautiful projects. In the meantime, it was socks for me too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1168327143527315232007-01-09T02:19:00.000-05:002007-01-09T02:19:00.000-05:00Hey sweetie. I always start flipping through maga...Hey sweetie. I always start flipping through magazines to lift my knitting spirits. Check out Knit.1's winter 2006/2007 issue. There are plenty of cool sweaters there. I am excited to make at least two of them. But I must finish the central park hoodie first. There are even some really cute accessories in this issue as well. <BR/>And also, happy belated birthday!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1168210330839433452007-01-07T17:52:00.000-05:002007-01-07T17:52:00.000-05:00Hey there, Chante´,Happy belated birthday, and hap...Hey there, Chante´,<BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy belated birthday, and happy New Year! Do you think if I brought you back some knitting needles from Australia, you'd get some inspiration? I'm currently enjoying a well-needed vacay. <BR/><BR/>In the meantime, why not just knit some swatches? I do it to have something to knit and I get to see how my yarn looks. <BR/><BR/>When I come back, we can do a trade––I'll help you with a sweater if you help me with my spinning.<BR/><BR/>Please talk to me through my blog, as my email is not hooked up here. I'm glad you and Sherrin became knitting buddies! Tell her I said hi.<BR/><BR/>See ya' soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167975746512505992007-01-05T00:42:00.000-05:002007-01-05T00:42:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comment on my blog! Doing the calcu...Thanks for the comment on my blog! Doing the calculations for the bog jacket was the hardest part. The actual knitting is simple and enjoyable (though I think the 30 or so ridges of straight garter stitch I have coming up might get a bit wearying before they're through). I incorporated a bunch of the shaping options (plus, I wanted a shorter jacket -- if I made it according to the directions, it would have reached to my mid-thighs), which is what made the calculations so wonky. I *love* the yarn I chose, Manos del Uruguay. It takes a simple garter stitch and turns it into a wonderfully textured, interesting fabric. Definitely take the time to do your calcs and get started on one. :)Splindarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572241213337415316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167516920488292172006-12-30T17:15:00.000-05:002006-12-30T17:15:00.000-05:00Um...how is it that I missed out on receiving some...Um...how is it that I missed out on receiving some handspun yarn? !!!! Drat. I say. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure that you'll get your gauge there. At times, it has taken me a few hours to get the right gauge - but well worth the time...so we say after its all done. Smile.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see more pics.<BR/><BR/>Knit on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167412428308703012006-12-29T12:13:00.000-05:002006-12-29T12:13:00.000-05:00Well you better find your mojo Miss Purl, you know...Well you better find your mojo Miss Purl, you know you got skillz and I need you to get your mojo back in order to show me how to knit :)<BR/>Happy New Year!!!<BR/><BR/>I know how it feels to lose your mojo, it happened to me last year with my poetry and writing, I felt burned out and discouraged...just take it nice and slow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167395155048868112006-12-29T07:25:00.000-05:002006-12-29T07:25:00.000-05:00Hey sweetie, the mojo WILL return, but it sounds l...Hey sweetie, the mojo WILL return, but it sounds like you just need a break. I've done it several times this past year (the first year I knitted consistently) & the worst thing is to try & knit when you're really not feeling it. Give it time & meanwhile, listen to some music or read or go shopping. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the yarn! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167368851405621662006-12-29T00:07:00.000-05:002006-12-29T00:07:00.000-05:00Good luck with that. My mojo is gone too and not ...Good luck with that. My mojo is gone too and not at a good time. My 4-year old daughter says that she "needs" a new hat and scarf (the ones knitted 9 months ago just won't do) and I very definitely need a new scarf at minimum and a matching hat would be nice.<BR/><BR/>I would rather curl in a ball and read. It's not looking good here.<BR/><BR/>By the way, your handspun is vern nice. I don't want to look to closely or I may find myself with a spindle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167325457267529702006-12-28T12:04:00.000-05:002006-12-28T12:04:00.000-05:00Damn I totally blew your birthday wish. I meant to...Damn I totally blew your birthday wish. I meant to get back and comment on the day itself. I suck, I'm sorry. Happy belated!<BR/><BR/>Knitting mojo ebbs and flows, it will be back soon. Cara's right about trying a small sweater first though, it really makes it less intimidating.Nancy Wetmore-Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132074658528510371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23954695.post-1167323549038834742006-12-28T11:32:00.000-05:002006-12-28T11:32:00.000-05:00Right there with you. I can't find something to k...Right there with you. I can't find something to knit. I don't like anything. Well, except I'm back to socks. And there's nothing wrong with that at all. You can force yourself to knit something if you're not feeling it. TRUST ME. I've tried and failed multiple times. <BR/><BR/>To get past your sweater anxiety - could you make a sweater for a baby or a child? This way you can get past that hump and not have it be a sweater for you with all that anxiety of lots of yarn and having it take a long time. Sweaters for kids are small and they are put together the same exact way you put together sweaters for adults. Excellent practice. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Hope you get the mojo back. Here's to a fantastic knitty 2007!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com