tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post1872774117374946264..comments2023-10-26T02:50:03.440-07:00Comments on At Home Mommy Knits: Knitting blahsAt Home Mommy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982319812716891289noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-81982909184218477772009-11-24T09:02:54.191-08:002009-11-24T09:02:54.191-08:00See this is why I like to knit for Lily! The whol...See this is why I like to knit for Lily! The whole boobs and hips thing just complicates things. :D I'm always fairly sure that anything I knit for Lily will look good on her (a sack even?)but me? - not so much.amandahttp://frillbow.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-88024154998523722182009-11-19T05:41:59.549-08:002009-11-19T05:41:59.549-08:00oh, stick with it. i think you will love fireside...oh, stick with it. i think you will love fireside. really. i can't wait to see it!Philigryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830448931204543522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-88933045540586638192009-11-17T06:07:09.110-08:002009-11-17T06:07:09.110-08:00I have a problem making actual sweaters too!!! It ...I have a problem making actual sweaters too!!! It is so frustrating isn't it? So much work and money invested. I made a turtleneck with lovely faireisle (think complicated and painstaking.) It ended up being too tight in some places and too big in others. Not flattering and I don't think I have the heart to start again. UGH!<br />Good luck on the next project!Ravenhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760208587843170058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-1739373872966051642009-11-16T18:50:43.746-08:002009-11-16T18:50:43.746-08:00I had the hardest time knitting sweaters that ever...I had the hardest time knitting sweaters that ever actually worked. Then, suddenly something clicked. But a lot had to do with picking the right patterns, and yarn for them, and researching them well on ravelry, to make sure there weren't problems with the pattern, etc. Also? I usually just let Leslie pick 'em for me... ;)MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-77597685035056132009-11-16T14:06:03.462-08:002009-11-16T14:06:03.462-08:00I've been in a knitting funk as well. I knit ...I've been in a knitting funk as well. I knit a couple of rows then frog a bit, knit a bit, frog a bit. I'm really not getting anywhere fast! However, gingerbread + chocolate is genius!!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-50120240150760220012009-11-16T12:06:15.856-08:002009-11-16T12:06:15.856-08:00I've run into the same problem with knitting f...I've run into the same problem with knitting for myself. Hang in there.sheep#100https://www.blogger.com/profile/04207640881710412597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-6725556880208779272009-11-16T09:23:06.908-08:002009-11-16T09:23:06.908-08:00oh! i love the idea of cuddling up with the kids ...oh! i love the idea of cuddling up with the kids talking about cookies. we do that, too! it makes it fun when they are part of it.<br /><br />okay... i did get a little giggle out of seeing your first sweater. :) those photos are priceless. <br />we have all had one similar. i seem to have felted one too many by accident!!!<br /><br />LOVE the fireside cardi.... that one always sits in my mind.... maybe one day.a friend to knit withhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542324778581589386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-85722585544727140422009-11-16T08:37:58.536-08:002009-11-16T08:37:58.536-08:00That dress is so beautiful! I just love it.
You k...That dress is so beautiful! I just love it.<br /><br />You know, I have to say that knitting sweaters has never been much of my thing either. Not really sure what that is about, but I feel your pain.<br /><br />Cookies always makes everything so much better, and you had the perfect excuse to enjoy them :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-90568687782819420292009-11-15T20:44:09.965-08:002009-11-15T20:44:09.965-08:00There's nothing worse than when knitting goes ...There's nothing worse than when knitting goes wrong. Still it's often the process of knitting which gives the greatest enjoyment and now you've had double pleasure from the same amount of yarn.Ally Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168621270125184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-23016686836206167882009-11-15T13:51:04.633-08:002009-11-15T13:51:04.633-08:00Sorry to hear about that. The fireside sweater is ...Sorry to hear about that. The fireside sweater is really gorgeous though, so maybe it'll turn about for the best after all? Good luck with the next project!Annahttp://princesspea.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-78627271498464346302009-11-15T11:16:06.565-08:002009-11-15T11:16:06.565-08:00oh andrea...I feel your pain. I was looking at my...oh andrea...I feel your pain. I was looking at my Interweave knits the other day and it registered in my mind that the classica coat on the front was the one you were working on. That's one massive handknit! I'm so sorry it didn't turn out...don't give up, you'll find that perfect pattern! In the mean time, I'm sure you're family is happy with all the baking. Those cookies look delish!stitching under oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098292946990929930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-798345327378097322009-11-15T10:46:52.758-08:002009-11-15T10:46:52.758-08:00Fit is hard - knit garments tend to stretch (a lot...Fit is hard - knit garments tend to stretch (a lot!) so I tend to knit smaller. That twirly dress looks beautiful on your daughter! good for you for not giving up. I experienced the knitting blahs myself this week - used too a bulky yarn. your cookies look so yummy with those chocolate chunks. Have fun with the fireside cardi but remember to go small because it has lots of bulk with all those cables.larissahttp://stitchesinplay.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-39350159855074484712009-11-15T08:25:03.272-08:002009-11-15T08:25:03.272-08:00I too fell in love with the sight of the clasica c...I too fell in love with the sight of the clasica coat. However, hadn't casted on - and now I think I'm glad I didn't attempt it. Sorry for your frogging though, that stinks.Kate (KnitsInClass)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09830097610159445833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-34100139695862394712009-11-14T19:19:53.889-08:002009-11-14T19:19:53.889-08:00I never tried knitting anything for myself. I am j...I never tried knitting anything for myself. I am just too afraid to spend the time and effort and end up with an ill fitting garment. One of my friends said i should try knitting from the top down because you can try it on and adjust accordingly. She recommended the "custom knits" book of patterneImenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800958370028180019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-15043755551389453592009-11-14T16:57:11.736-08:002009-11-14T16:57:11.736-08:00oh darn! I'm STILL knitting my February Lady a...oh darn! I'm STILL knitting my February Lady and am hoping that I like the fit when I'm finished. keep up the great work...you're one great knitter!!Kristyn Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-73742343593257868462009-11-14T01:30:37.580-08:002009-11-14T01:30:37.580-08:00have you tried Stephanie Japel's patterns? I r...have you tried Stephanie Japel's patterns? I really like her "Fitted Knits" book, and so far, I have not gone wrong with her patterns - at least in regard to fit. I did frog a few that just weren't me. But they did fit! One of my favourite jumpers to this day is her cosy v-neck. Also there's a pattern called "Bliss" (http://www.french-kit.com/en/patterns/bliss) which might work.Woolly Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06555584654985797945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-62155848202221752862009-11-13T22:43:36.401-08:002009-11-13T22:43:36.401-08:00Oh, yuck. I'm sorry to hear about the Clasica...Oh, yuck. I'm sorry to hear about the Clasica, but will look forward to the Fireside, instead. :o) The cookies sound fabulous!Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636024853968816682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-24383762391683612972009-11-13T18:14:21.324-08:002009-11-13T18:14:21.324-08:00Well, that sucks and I'm so sorry!
About fit:...Well, that sucks and I'm so sorry!<br /><br />About fit: measure yourself. I know you know what size you are, but you don't. I made probably 30 sweaters that were all too big for me. When I finally forced myself to knit to my measurements, not to my "size"--as I understood it--I started getting sweaters that actually fit!Yarnhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-90025886109219072942009-11-13T17:24:00.402-08:002009-11-13T17:24:00.402-08:00I totally sympathize about ill-fitting sweaters. I...I totally sympathize about ill-fitting sweaters. I have very few I've made for myself that I actually enjoy wearing. You will LOVE Fireside, though. I need to finish mine; it's been sitting for about 6 months, but not for lack of love - that's just how I work.:)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120081588783719005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-84040107903145035482009-11-13T16:44:18.721-08:002009-11-13T16:44:18.721-08:00Wow ~ your new blog header is gorgeous!!! I need ...Wow ~ your new blog header is gorgeous!!! I need to learn how to do something like that. :)<br /><br />The cookies look delicious. And the knitting? I'm one to avoid frogging if I can help it - I stick my head in the sand in denial and yet can't stop thinking about knits gone wrong. Maybe why I knit so many shawls and scarves??? They fit. lol Hope your knitting fit goes better. Fireside looks gorgeous.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816016965260849057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-33661120776611421362009-11-13T16:16:50.520-08:002009-11-13T16:16:50.520-08:00Fit eludes me, too.Fit eludes me, too.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-83828644656803651572009-11-13T15:20:08.851-08:002009-11-13T15:20:08.851-08:00The important things first - your cookies sound wo...The important things first - your cookies sound wonderful!!!!<br /><br />I too have a cardigan giving me fits. It's the Cabled Riding Jacket.... I do have another sweater I'm seaming and had better luck with it. Still haven't frogged the Cabled Riding Jacket - but it's a strong possibility.<br /><br />BTW - I *LOVE* your new blog header. Beautiful.Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:https://www.blogger.com/profile/10129149473915655930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-8041093624728592682009-11-13T12:16:09.310-08:002009-11-13T12:16:09.310-08:00oh I just love her little dress and those cookies ...oh I just love her little dress and those cookies sound divine! Care to share the recipe?<br /><br />Hope this weekend has some happier knitting moments for you!Prairie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383116242097899456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-89469582918143398702009-11-13T10:09:21.536-08:002009-11-13T10:09:21.536-08:00Oh - I can't wait to see the Fireside - that&#...Oh - I can't wait to see the Fireside - that's one good thing about frogging at least...affectioknithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956694289800463441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374788298764016729.post-83377556264493596032009-11-13T09:55:44.862-08:002009-11-13T09:55:44.862-08:00aww, shucks. But I have a feeling it may not be a...aww, shucks. But I have a feeling it may not be all you. I got the had heebie jeebies looking at that pattern earlier this fall.knithound brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650960985244466355noreply@blogger.com