tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post7646300129319621501..comments2022-11-19T14:38:43.419+00:00Comments on Knit, Inc: Dilemma, Secret Pal and a HUGE messSinéadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03638944452534302340noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-72554844168383892252008-12-12T09:33:00.000+00:002008-12-12T09:33:00.000+00:00Hi Sinead,Thanks for stopping by my blog. I was a ...Hi Sinead,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog. I was a bit stunned to get a comment so soon as I haven't posted for months and have lost touch with other bloggers. The vest pattern is from an old book, but I could tell you which cables they were (bad photo I'm sorry).<BR/><BR/>Hope you were able to suit the hairdresser. People have no idea what is involved with handcrafts. I empathise with about hubby's sweater. We all get disasters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980814686422985927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-53451400050908761002008-12-10T23:51:00.000+00:002008-12-10T23:51:00.000+00:00Re hubby's jumper - I get what you're describing b...Re hubby's jumper - I get what you're describing but I can't see it in the picture. I say don't frog - it's a design feature! As long as it's consistant all the way up who's going to argue with you. More important that it fits him well.<BR/><BR/>Re the Hairdresser. Do nothing, say nothing until she raises it again. Then, have a long conversation with her about what type of sock yarn her daughter would like, go into great detail about what's available, range of budget, wool types, patterns etc. Expand upon the various techniques; debate the pros and cons of tubes w/ after thought heels vs re-inforced heels being good for kid. Bamboozle her and bore her with the science and choice of it all and chances are she'll never mention it again ;-)<BR/><BR/>Well done on your Secret Pal package - you really spoiled her!<BR/><BR/>DUnderMeOxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077716881261408534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-46832503320713345842008-12-04T12:19:00.000+00:002008-12-04T12:19:00.000+00:00Oh no! But... I like Alrischa's idea about making ...Oh no! But... I like Alrischa's idea about making your hubby learn to knit!<BR/><BR/>I'm having similar difficulties with the socks I'm making for my Mum - I've knit the heels 6 times now. I appear to have lost my sock-knitting skills.<BR/><BR/>I'm having a total blank about stuff for my secret pal. I'm hoping that my next visit to my LYS will unlock the floodgates of inspiration... :)Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242431318537049939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-16379054469048321852008-12-04T03:32:00.000+00:002008-12-04T03:32:00.000+00:00Make your hubby learn to knit, knit one garter sti...Make your hubby learn to knit, knit one garter stitch scarf, and then rip it out. He'll never laugh at frogging again. Ü<BR/><BR/>Have you already said yes to the hairdresser? If you have, go buy her some stripey socks from a shop. hehe. If not, offer to teach her to knit the socks herself. Maybe then she'll appreciate the price of wool and the hours it takes to knit that many thousand stitches.Alrischahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267747251542712085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-82320625088523370232008-12-03T21:04:00.000+00:002008-12-03T21:04:00.000+00:00Oh No!!!! I probably would have made the exact sa...Oh No!!!! I probably would have made the exact same mistake, you know, if that makes you feel any better. I hope knit night took the edge off a little bit.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449648133778226089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-78242328068038377462008-12-03T17:34:00.000+00:002008-12-03T17:34:00.000+00:00How cheeky!!As for the small stuff I agree with La...How cheeky!!<BR/><BR/>As for the small stuff I agree with Laura, but it could also be buttons or something the person likes/ collects e.g postcards, magnets or even tea.<BR/><BR/>I´m still thinking of stuff for my secret pal, though I have had a look in my LYS. I think I need to venture further a field.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297013722823543633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-37182210554095403642008-12-03T13:36:00.000+00:002008-12-03T13:36:00.000+00:00Oh no!!! Maybe you can give gift cards this year? ...Oh no!!! Maybe you can give gift cards this year? lol.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe the hairdresser, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682587938921608840.post-8929702899931336122008-12-03T11:16:00.000+00:002008-12-03T11:16:00.000+00:00Tell the hairdresser you'd really love to help her...Tell the hairdresser you'd really love to help her out, but you won't be able to knit anything else till at least February b/c you have other crafty stuff in a queue. You could suggest that if she wants to give handknitted socks, perhaps someone else could be hired via Rav to do it for her. (Suggesting hiring someone makes it clear that payment is expected!)<BR/><BR/>As for small treats, well little Xmas ornaments, sweets, stitch markers, tiny soaps, etc. Reminds me, I must get on and shop for my pal!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313470051161221461noreply@blogger.com