tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post4780764171109334486..comments2024-03-08T01:37:39.323-05:00Comments on Getting Stitched on the Farm: Interview with Gudrun Johnston + A Shetland Trader Giveaway!Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-20544114407743675492011-03-28T10:13:09.546-04:002011-03-28T10:13:09.546-04:00Whatever I'm making at the moment is my favori...Whatever I'm making at the moment is my favorite. (Unless it's intarsia.)I do lace, colorwork, cables and other texture, and also plain old vanilla garter stitch or stockinette. Whatever it is, I enjoy the process.MelissaHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905834452290632911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-71767153246045809452011-03-27T13:41:34.845-04:002011-03-27T13:41:34.845-04:00I most enjoy lace but lately I've made two hat...I most enjoy lace but lately I've made two hats in twisted stitch that was enjoyable.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154098517858924570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-90335266366451748752011-03-25T22:41:49.836-04:002011-03-25T22:41:49.836-04:00It's hard to choose, but I think lace is my fa...It's hard to choose, but I think lace is my favorite. It's usually portable, no matter what you're making, it's beautiful, lightweight as well as warm which is no mean feat, and the patterns are like magic to me - created by simple yarnovers and decreases, but incredibly complex.eclecticreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065552432620288181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-37137025553227949382011-03-25T18:42:30.736-04:002011-03-25T18:42:30.736-04:00Right now, it's replacing plain vanilla stocki...Right now, it's replacing plain vanilla stockinette with a textured stitch (but ask me tomorrow, and I may answer any of the above with a different reason!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-20354067768622718332011-03-25T13:46:51.855-04:002011-03-25T13:46:51.855-04:00I have to say that cables are my favorite since I ...I have to say that cables are my favorite since I just learned how to do them about 2 months ago. I have never gotten the courage to try lace yet so it would be exciting to win this book.<br /><br />as for why do I enjoy knitting? it calms my soul, I can do it anywhere and the feel of the fibers in my hands just sing to me.Robin Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074496019510904693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-68181769130691229782011-03-25T13:40:59.404-04:002011-03-25T13:40:59.404-04:00~ Its very difficult to choose one favorite techni...~ Its very difficult to choose one favorite technique since I tend to mix many together often. Those I'm most drawn to are colorwork with cables & bobbles, garter stitch for toy animals, that I add embroidery to. I've begun more lace in the past three years and would welcome learning more about it with Gudrun's book. ~ What an exciting move to Scotland ~ happy travels to all, especially Persy. How about a little story of the adventure through Persy's view ?<br />Thank you,<br />Shell ~<br />YarnSoup@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-75246573312094441992011-03-25T11:21:43.349-04:002011-03-25T11:21:43.349-04:00Good morning -- I am learning that I love knitting...Good morning -- I am learning that I love knitting lace the best. It was a surprise to me, because at first the charts looked so frightfully complicated. Then there is the mystery of knitting all those stitches and watching a lovely pattern emerge, because I can't look at a chart and really envision the end result. Lastly, there is just enough challenge to keep my mind occupied as I knit, which is always a wonderful creative release from all the other thoughts of the day, like how can we pay all our bills this month, and what to make for supper, and is there really a skunk digging up the grass??? So I am really grateful for creative visionaries like Gudrun, who make lace-knitting a joy for the rest of us! If you pick me, you can reach me at claudiahorner@yahoo.com. Thanks!Claudia Hornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-25696185420830967502011-03-25T10:42:20.320-04:002011-03-25T10:42:20.320-04:00I like lace. It makes me feel like I'm workin...I like lace. It makes me feel like I'm working my mind muscles yet it is also very rhythmic and methodical and soothing.MicheleinMainehttp://www.dance2yarn.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-11145678742686107562011-03-25T10:37:53.750-04:002011-03-25T10:37:53.750-04:00Right now I would say lace,but my favorite changes...Right now I would say lace,but my favorite changes depending on life or stress. Sometimes garter or stockinette is the only thing that will sooth. Thanks for the chance.deidrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369479820726625599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-14252522489791082332011-03-25T10:30:39.679-04:002011-03-25T10:30:39.679-04:00I love knitting plain vanilla socks. Something abo...I love knitting plain vanilla socks. Something about stockinette in the round is really soothing and meditative to me.<br /><br />woollings on RavelryFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288007079648366852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-58103223116923722672011-03-25T08:49:42.345-04:002011-03-25T08:49:42.345-04:00I love lace. It always looks more complicated than...I love lace. It always looks more complicated than it actually is.Kathy Bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16951108781569463846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-30669470130134933422011-03-25T07:25:01.670-04:002011-03-25T07:25:01.670-04:00I would have a hard time picking my favorite. I l...I would have a hard time picking my favorite. I love lace, it can take on so many different looks depending on the weight of the yarn. Colorwork is great, who doesn't love a bright, cheery sweater? Stockinette gives you a great base to play with, but my favorite would have to be cables. I'm all about the texture.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742361978092934723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-25527293471218735812011-03-24T21:50:28.579-04:002011-03-24T21:50:28.579-04:00I always liked lace but when I got the Victorian l...I always liked lace but when I got the Victorian lace book that did it. I can't get enought of it now.I have Three patterns on the needles now and started to work with beads. <br /> NannyJeanNanny Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889338932952141853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-32449176115850592102011-03-24T20:26:29.582-04:002011-03-24T20:26:29.582-04:00Patti T. knit1bit@yahoo.com I love lace knitting.T...Patti T. knit1bit@yahoo.com I love lace knitting.There are so many beautiful yarns available to use. I enjoy using different weights of yarn also. My husband recently spun, dyed, and knit a lace shawel with beads. It is a beautiful fushia. I wear it proudly. I would love to win!crazyspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849978430956165206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-1715338640588497712011-03-24T20:19:55.875-04:002011-03-24T20:19:55.875-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.crazyspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849978430956165206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-45909283844703191842011-03-24T19:26:35.935-04:002011-03-24T19:26:35.935-04:00I am just planning on starting to learn to knit. ...I am just planning on starting to learn to knit. In crochet lace is my favorite and I think it will be in knitting too.<br /><br />Judy M.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385530465820801693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-68395798818434128012011-03-24T18:58:25.924-04:002011-03-24T18:58:25.924-04:00My favorite stitch patterns are mostly knit and pu...My favorite stitch patterns are mostly knit and purl - but not plain stockinette or ribbing. Something a little fancier. I also enjoy throwing in a cable every now and then!Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428803651280506435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-69306482307395745872011-03-24T18:31:45.218-04:002011-03-24T18:31:45.218-04:00My favorite is the garter stitch. It is so relaxi...My favorite is the garter stitch. It is so relaxing. While my sister, Sally, continually challenges me to learn more,there is nothing more relaxing than to sit and knit.<br />Jane26.yates@gmail.commommalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17851849153544443505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-72205346513673604362011-03-24T18:25:13.725-04:002011-03-24T18:25:13.725-04:00Hi--
I enjoy knitting immensely...since I am deaf...Hi--<br /><br />I enjoy knitting immensely...since I am deaf.. when I knit.. I have a 100% knitting focus-I do not listen to radios or TV or to anyone's chatterings because I am unable to hear. Knitting provides solitude that I need from my busy job at the hospital.. and the rhythm of knitting leaves me very satisfied. The non-knitters do not know what they are missing!<br /><br />laurabal25@gmail.comLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321525051957150152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-9478066909543969692011-03-24T18:15:54.833-04:002011-03-24T18:15:54.833-04:00I like to manipulate stitches most - cables, lace ...I like to manipulate stitches most - cables, lace - one color of yarn and a million ways to make it pretty! My second favorite would be color-work - fair isle not intarsia.<br /><br />much2knit@hotmail.comDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204433098842364638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-22603076326744898012011-03-24T17:48:57.315-04:002011-03-24T17:48:57.315-04:00Lace, because it is challenging and I can actually...Lace, because it is challenging and I can actually wear it! I live in Southeast Florida.Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-16100282619238182162011-03-24T17:28:06.865-04:002011-03-24T17:28:06.865-04:00I think it's a tie between Fair Isle and lace....I think it's a tie between Fair Isle and lace. I love both. Thanks for the giveaway. Debbie in alaska gussek on ravelryDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949416600825962180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-64561030012804127672011-03-24T16:44:36.944-04:002011-03-24T16:44:36.944-04:00I think... cables first and lace a close second. I...I think... cables first and lace a close second. I don't know if I can say why though. <br />I love the three dimensionality of cables... the way they criss and cross and meander about. The lineal solidity of them. <br />Conversely I love lace because of its lack of solidity. I love the way the yarn opens and lets the air sigh through it. It needn't even be pictorial lace... I love a stockinette on large needle type lace just because of it's insubstantiality.<br />coneryka at jmu dot eduKathleen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985361663328017340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-52091159142895285952011-03-24T16:29:27.180-04:002011-03-24T16:29:27.180-04:00I love lace. I always have a lace project going w...I love lace. I always have a lace project going waiting for when I can sit and pay attention. Then there is also 1 or 2 pairs of socks and a sweater on the needles.......<br />Can't wait to pickup this book.<br /><br />brooksdebraj@gmail.comdebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287297802532561925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-78886793558587619292011-03-24T16:14:54.100-04:002011-03-24T16:14:54.100-04:00i like to add design with the yarn, i love both ca...i like to add design with the yarn, i love both cables and lace and enjoy patterns that have both. I feel a sweater with that little something extra makes it stand out. I have just started doing lace shawls with lace wt yarn and it is very different from what I have been doing for the last 50 yrs.<br /><br />Fracksmom on Ravelryfracksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08632574292156877244noreply@blogger.com