tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post1724287195972128427..comments2024-03-02T00:28:24.495-06:00Comments on The Handmade Dress: Knitting and CrochetSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967580941304832746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-72474066249409383352009-04-22T20:14:00.000-06:002009-04-22T20:14:00.000-06:00Love your blog! I became a follower can you becom...Love your blog! I became a follower can you become a follower of mine, too? We can help each other that way. I am adding you to my favorite blogs as well. Feel free to come and check out my blog, leave a comment to if you'd like. thanks, Kathy AndersonKnit and Crochet Pattern Chathttp://www.knitandcrochetpatternchat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-34141604118195056292009-01-23T18:02:00.000-06:002009-01-23T18:02:00.000-06:00The bag is so cool! Is this your own pattern?~Tam...The bag is so cool! Is this your own pattern?<BR/><BR/>~Tami<BR/>tlb81003@normalonline.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-77565268112842083972009-01-22T05:24:00.000-06:002009-01-22T05:24:00.000-06:00My grandma once told me that the secret to even st...My grandma once told me that the secret to even stitching is to: relax, hold the needles 'loosely' and use an even tension on the wool. <BR/><BR/>If your garment comes out to 'tight' - loosen off the tension. If the stitches are too 'loose' tighten up slightly on the tension. If the garment is uneven - then put the knitting down, make tea and relax your shoulders.<BR/><BR/>You know something - crochet is something I have never learnt to do - you have nearly encouraged me to 'have a go'.... I love the puppy dog hat so much.. but still I hover at the edge of what to me is a very deep lake. Dare I take the plunge?<BR/><BR/>AhavahNoReplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343264535069766618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-44686061911497039472009-01-13T11:03:00.000-06:002009-01-13T11:03:00.000-06:00**********************************************lato...**********************************************<BR/>latoniar29690,<BR/>I have read that book two or three times! It is a great book. Thankfully Molly is to the point that she reads most of her lessons now, so I get more free time. But Next year I will have to start all over with Tim needing the 1 on 1 teaching as I teach him to read. I better enjoy in while it lasts huh? LOL!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day!<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/>Samantha<BR/>*******************************************Samantha Caffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133129791016764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-78090774445567281182009-01-13T10:57:00.000-06:002009-01-13T10:57:00.000-06:00*****************************************MG, What...*****************************************<BR/>MG, <BR/> What do you think I should make for my first knitting project? I want to make something instead of wasing all of those stitches! The thought of a scrf right now though seems waaay to long...I need more instant gratification. LOL! Any ideas?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>xoxox,<BR/>Samantha<BR/><BR/>*********************************************Samantha Caffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133129791016764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-21647045453202435872009-01-13T06:47:00.000-06:002009-01-13T06:47:00.000-06:00I love reading your blog. It isn't very often that...I love reading your blog. It isn't very often that you find someone who loves to crochet AND uses the word "help meet" to her husband.:-) We seem to have alot in common..I have read and reread and reread Created to be his help meet..if you have not read it..it is wonderful! You can find it at www.nogreaterjoy.org Have a wonderful day...I love your sewing patterns too! ( I have not mastered that art yet) :-) I have tried...and will try again...maybe when the kids and I take a summer break..I homeschool my four children so it does not leave much time ..lollatoniar29690https://www.blogger.com/profile/13162371803936223488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-68532085831988591432009-01-12T19:15:00.000-06:002009-01-12T19:15:00.000-06:00Oh how fun! Knitting is great. I can't believe how...Oh how fun! Knitting is great. I can't believe how awesome those knitting needles are, Wow! Love the bag it is super funky!<BR/>jennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-45504510380491809402009-01-12T15:45:00.000-06:002009-01-12T15:45:00.000-06:00Welcome to the slippery slope that is knitting. He...Welcome to the slippery slope that is knitting. Here's to hoping you are soon completely consumed with tiny stitches of the wooly variety!<BR/><BR/>Have fun!<BR/><BR/>MGAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280316343548990674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-44612354762635495452009-01-12T00:31:00.000-06:002009-01-12T00:31:00.000-06:00beautiful bag!beautiful bag!lissiluluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322477352192302222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-20731617692488182662009-01-11T20:41:00.000-06:002009-01-11T20:41:00.000-06:00Great job with the knitting - best wishes for cont...Great job with the knitting - best wishes for continued knitting success!!!affectioknithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956694289800463441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-8119772287944938602009-01-11T08:40:00.000-06:002009-01-11T08:40:00.000-06:00***********************************************Meg...***********************************************<BR/><BR/>Meghan,<BR/><BR/>I have heard so much about Ravelry from knitters that I signed up as soon as I could! I think it has been about 2 days now, but I haven't heard anything yet. I can't wait! Thanks for the tips, you have got me all excitedd!<BR/><BR/>xoxox,<BR/>Samantha<BR/>************************************************Samantha Caffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133129791016764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-38077259257419086392009-01-11T08:36:00.000-06:002009-01-11T08:36:00.000-06:00*************************************************L...*************************************************<BR/>Laura,<BR/><BR/>We are going to the Mountains! We go every year in January, it's always such a blast for us and the grandparents (who normally don't get the kids for more than 1 night).<BR/><BR/>I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/>SamanthaSamantha Caffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133129791016764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-76117378604802151342009-01-11T04:05:00.000-06:002009-01-11T04:05:00.000-06:00Oh, you'll love knitting! It fills in those times ...Oh, you'll love knitting! It fills in those times that you thought you just couldn't craft...like at red lights, or during favorite tv shows...and there's so many lovely patterns. Ravelry is a great resource for finding patterns and checking out knitting books to see if they're worth buying. There's also tons of free patterns there that you can search for according to what yarn you have, or what needles, etc. Really handy. It's in beta so there's a lag in signing up, so I recommend that you just sign up now, before you need it, so that when you're ready to use it you're good to go. OH! They have TONS of free crochet patterns too- so great!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330681974833775521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-24138714992691895742009-01-10T15:30:00.000-06:002009-01-10T15:30:00.000-06:00Way to go! Now you and I have something else in c...Way to go! Now you and I have something else in common! I love to knit, although I'm no good at socks yet. You are an inspiration. Love this blog even more now. ShellyShellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005960171371229326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-77855061335944393682009-01-10T13:16:00.000-06:002009-01-10T13:16:00.000-06:00way to go on the knitting! I've stopped and starte...way to go on the knitting! I've stopped and started so many times I can't remember! Each time, I have to re-teach myself. I'm sure you'll make something fabulous.<BR/><BR/>Where are you going on your kid-free trip? exciting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-4724063848671513762009-01-09T21:26:00.000-06:002009-01-09T21:26:00.000-06:00I liked seeing all of this! Maybe someday I'll gi...I liked seeing all of this! Maybe someday I'll give knitting a whirl. At the moment, I'm still refining my crochet skills...<BR/>For my birthday my husband has given me a specific amount of money to take to a cool, local yarn shop I've only dreamed of buying yarn from. I'm trying to think of a specific item to make so I know what kind of yarn to get versus adding to an overgrown stash. I believe I'll be crocheting a granny square messenger bag I have a pattern for.~cjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435581940217387304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-11263954978247068982009-01-09T20:05:00.000-06:002009-01-09T20:05:00.000-06:00sam i can't tell you how much i admire you! :) t...sam i can't tell you how much i admire you! :) the bag is too cute too!!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273574703871276271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-43056373587361867922009-01-09T18:30:00.000-06:002009-01-09T18:30:00.000-06:00Very nice bag!! I love the colours! I learnt to kn...Very nice bag!! I love the colours! I learnt to knit when I was a little girl (my mother and grandmother are champion knitters) but I just never really took to it. Crocheting is more for me. I love the knitting needles you made- you're so creative!!Rose and Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111618538699692058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-88443591688380333032009-01-09T17:00:00.000-06:002009-01-09T17:00:00.000-06:00*gasp* So much crafty goodness in this post!*gasp* So much crafty goodness in this post!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633665738416318869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-61470488189061603272009-01-09T15:43:00.000-06:002009-01-09T15:43:00.000-06:00The bag is adorable. Good for you for learning to ...The bag is adorable. Good for you for learning to knot. It's always fun to learn new skills. I am so impressed that you made your own knitting needles. You are a renaissance woman.oliver rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917878629186316704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-44854741350024793252009-01-09T15:09:00.000-06:002009-01-09T15:09:00.000-06:00he he he- so you caught the bug too? I finally am ...he he he- so you caught the bug too? I finally am close to finishing the scarf I started in September. I dread binding it off!<BR/><BR/>Loving that bag-even with the green! Course, I am biased because mint green is one of my favorite colors. *laughter* Enjoy the child free vacation, Mrs. Mountain Woman!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689214899795120169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-74205936295240042382009-01-09T14:41:00.000-06:002009-01-09T14:41:00.000-06:00incredible job - I love the colors!incredible job - I love the colors!Coraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003258755318538515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-74103175571259817732009-01-09T14:00:00.000-06:002009-01-09T14:00:00.000-06:00That bag is really cute. As for the knitting...I t...That bag is really cute. As for the knitting...I think I have taught myself to knit probably 10 times, but it never sticks. Maybe I will try again and actually remember how to do it without having to look it up all the time. LOLLadySnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957860740001351456noreply@blogger.com