tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post5646094358305591393..comments2024-03-25T12:58:01.998-05:00Comments on Punkin's Patch: Yarn Along - Better Late Than Neverthecrazysheepladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-36071238565496538872016-09-23T13:51:00.360-05:002016-09-23T13:51:00.360-05:00Audible walks you right through it, easy peasy. A...Audible walks you right through it, easy peasy. And there are some free sites, too, like LibriVox that have iPhone and android apps.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-53060176061284966712016-09-23T13:25:08.860-05:002016-09-23T13:25:08.860-05:00The cast-on for Magic Loop is the only twiddly par...The cast-on for Magic Loop is the only twiddly part; I just do the slipping because it needs less brainpower. ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-83931967120971663692016-09-23T13:23:57.422-05:002016-09-23T13:23:57.422-05:00But other than CDs, I don't even know HOW to l...But other than CDs, I don't even know HOW to listen to books! Haven't tried the whole download thing....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-49024326229537015492016-09-23T07:45:29.856-05:002016-09-23T07:45:29.856-05:00Thanks for the book recommendations. I tried two a...Thanks for the book recommendations. I tried two at a time socks with my last pair (ho ho- I've only knit six socks in my life and two were Christmas stockings), but between the two yarn balls and the wips attempts to ladder, switched back to risk Second Sock Syndrome and unevenness. <br /><br />I think with all your farm and art chores, you should let housekeeping slide. The dust bunnies just return, no matter what you do. Our cats generate vacuum-cleaner gagging amounts of cat hair (that must be why they sleep all day- the effort of shedding wears them out).<br /><br />At least it is now comfortable in the mornings. This summer isn't giving up without a fight. But who am I to grouse? Nine children (who all do chores!), 1000 sheep, blowing snow? Amanda- wow!sophy0075https://www.blogger.com/profile/03313315186411760221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-21204040327235854062016-09-23T07:35:46.481-05:002016-09-23T07:35:46.481-05:00I should have listed/linked the yarn and also the ...I should have listed/linked the yarn and also the cute drawstring project bag that Auntie Reg made for me for my birthday. I especially love the expression on the sheep's faces - very cute. She's going to make up a few for the Kentucky Wool Festival next month :-D.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-30625203373294352112016-09-23T07:33:59.521-05:002016-09-23T07:33:59.521-05:00The yarn is the "Family Reunion" colorwa...The yarn is the "Family Reunion" colorway from Must Stash Yarn https://muststashshop.com/ <br /><br />Susan Anderson's pattern is quite clever and she cranks out pair after pair to great success. I'm encouraged so far and not having to think much at all and I'm only using one needle :-D. Casting on the two at one time was a little complicated, but could be done by just slipping things where they needed to be if Miss B wasn't sitting with you giving directions ;-D.<br /><br />Tomatoes are still going strong here but I haven't mowed in a couple weeks - good and bad...<br />thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-85912909602603350352016-09-23T07:28:10.673-05:002016-09-23T07:28:10.673-05:00Socks are intriguing. I'll try to do a better...Socks are intriguing. I'll try to do a better job posting when I get to the "hard" part (the heel). Right now they are just like hats :-D.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-29605126245601134292016-09-23T07:27:10.453-05:002016-09-23T07:27:10.453-05:00Perfect for driving and it might be nice to escape...Perfect for driving and it might be nice to escape to a 5000 acre game reserve in SA :-D.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-53047572831000068902016-09-23T07:26:32.478-05:002016-09-23T07:26:32.478-05:00Let's encourage each other!Let's encourage each other!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-39171434811409427422016-09-23T07:26:13.804-05:002016-09-23T07:26:13.804-05:00She has! Yet another crazy story. She's a gr...She has! Yet another crazy story. She's a great Twitter follow if you aren't following already. thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-2927105369201927542016-09-23T06:33:44.213-05:002016-09-23T06:33:44.213-05:00Those are some colorful socks! :) Do you still ha...Those are some colorful socks! :) Do you still have the ball band?<br /><br />I did some reading about knitting 2 socks at one time on a long circular (magic loop) and decided I needed to break it down a little more for me. I sorta get the geometry, but didn't want to deal with all the starts/stops for the first socks.<br /><br />I have been using 2 sets of short (16-20inch) circulars (2 per sock, 4 total). <br /><br />So I read up on Cat Bhordi's Socks Soar on 2 circular needles (Youtube demos too) and went for it. Started the first sock on the first pair of circulars, then started the 2nd sock on the 2nd set. I kept notes on each section of the sock and worked them together so when it can to knitting the heel/short row turn / gusset pickup I was able to do them both at the same time and not have that gap of time between sock ONE and sock TWO and wonder "how the heck did I manage that?" ! Same for the Kitchner toe finish also. <br /><br />Knitting on two pairs of circs keeps the project smaller and a bit more portable if you take the knitting with you.<br /><br />As always, your mileage may vary :)<br />One of these days I will pull out the long circ and try a pair of footies or ankle socks , just so I can play with the magic loop and watch 2 socks grow at the same time. <br /><br />However, this year I'm hoping to figure out how to start two socks with self-patterning yarn and make them somewhat resemble each other. The last skein arrived in the mail yesterday, so No Excuses now (except that its still pretty warm ... mid -high 80's today and tomorrow).<br /><br />M in NC<br />who needs to mow , fertilize and yank the rest of the tomato cages out of the garden (not counting the housework)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-42125738031785933362016-09-22T13:36:44.467-05:002016-09-22T13:36:44.467-05:00I think I could have written the first half of thi...I think I could have written the first half of this post myself. The animals are OK. The grounds are looking great, the people are well fed, but blogging and knitting? Hmmm...I shall make lots of time for both this winter. MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-59082455456345003532016-09-22T13:35:59.730-05:002016-09-22T13:35:59.730-05:00Stop talking about all those interesting books; ma...Stop talking about all those interesting books; makes me want to read and I don't have time! And I don't need anyone else yakking at me; Brian does that enough for ten.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-82331294076790982632016-09-22T12:37:26.342-05:002016-09-22T12:37:26.342-05:00Socks on circular needles would be much like makin...Socks on circular needles would be much like making hats....right? I am intrigued. Housework what the heck is that this time of year? There are indeed things to accomplish and yes the heat is hard on us all. Fall bring it on. Snow and knitting or sewing I have not decided which this year. I do know housework will always be there and not really a challenge after what seems like a 100 years. LOL Hug BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-63750903554910568532016-09-22T09:12:35.462-05:002016-09-22T09:12:35.462-05:00Amanda Owen has probably given birth to her 9th ch...Amanda Owen has probably given birth to her 9th child by now, but that probably won't stop her. She was on Ben Fogle's "Lives in the Wild UK" and the children are charming. <br /><br />Amen to kicking this summer's butt out the door and firmly slamming it.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104769413816181475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-39980799556152179942016-09-22T08:21:29.526-05:002016-09-22T08:21:29.526-05:00I feel that the living beings (animals plants and ...I feel that the living beings (animals plants and people) always take precedence over the rest. I try to keep the garden alive in the drought and heat but it may not be perfectly trimmed and weeded. I've managed two baby blankets so far. <br />You do a phenominal job taking take of all your lovely creatures and I am very happy to hear there are lots of photos for the new calendar.Cheryl Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669462404986779573noreply@blogger.com