tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post8025904205505637836..comments2024-03-25T12:58:01.998-05:00Comments on Punkin's Patch: Yarn Along - I Don't Understand How This Stuff Keeps Happening To Methecrazysheepladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-31621328026457571002015-02-06T12:26:33.048-05:002015-02-06T12:26:33.048-05:00Maybe it is not a barn sweater after all...maybe i...Maybe it is not a barn sweater after all...maybe it is something else..a scarf and hat? You will figure it out. I know how it is when something is just not quite right....I have a hard time being happy with something that isn't like I want it! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-24571841387529745662015-02-06T08:52:04.032-05:002015-02-06T08:52:04.032-05:00That's what's great about knitting. You c...That's what's great about knitting. You can always get a "do-over" :-). That ripping only hurts for a second.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-91075586272747123502015-02-06T08:51:22.016-05:002015-02-06T08:51:22.016-05:00I just wish it (the personality) would show throug...I just wish it (the personality) would show through on their yarns ;-). Although, that's probably why the B. Willard sweater was so fun to spin and knit and I wear it all the time :-D.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-57856574088242891142015-02-06T08:50:04.089-05:002015-02-06T08:50:04.089-05:00And slap a muddy hoof print on it!And slap a muddy hoof print on it!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-29992899227289651292015-02-06T08:16:52.129-05:002015-02-06T08:16:52.129-05:00I think both are lovely :) I hope you decide what...I think both are lovely :) I hope you decide what you want in the end, I think both would be fine. I'm seriously considering ripping out the bottom of my orange sweater because I just don't like the way it looks, feels, or lays.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-4181328812054797582015-02-05T20:23:13.254-05:002015-02-05T20:23:13.254-05:00I think your 3ply would make a great jumper- good ...I think your 3ply would make a great jumper- good and warm for a wintry day.<br /><br />But don't let Maisie know - she would *insist* on a special feeding!sophy0075https://www.blogger.com/profile/03313315186411760221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-18078045648103709062015-02-05T14:51:45.423-05:002015-02-05T14:51:45.423-05:00I know you probably felt like pulling your hair ou...I know you probably felt like pulling your hair out on plying day but I found your post and photos really relaxing :) I thinking about learning to spin my own yarn this year - I spoke to a lady spinning hers at a show and fell in love with the idea. I like that your sheep have their own personalities!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720461050094633228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-85707017961243160342015-02-05T11:46:02.657-05:002015-02-05T11:46:02.657-05:00YES to Andee's suggestion! I have done this a...YES to Andee's suggestion! I have done this and it works. The 3 ply will have you sweating buckets once you start working in the barn. I like the 2 ply and just what DOES Maisie say about how to knit it.......haha She IS a piece o'work!! Gotta love her.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035917731271480403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-32797949184160711762015-02-05T11:41:53.655-05:002015-02-05T11:41:53.655-05:00The 3 ply would make a good lap throw to keep you ...The 3 ply would make a good lap throw to keep you warm when you're working in the wool house!<br />Anchor Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930845016342879734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-25942096242416116732015-02-05T11:10:10.187-05:002015-02-05T11:10:10.187-05:00Morning Amazing Sara! Beautiful, beautiful spinni...Morning Amazing Sara! Beautiful, beautiful spinning! They are both nice plied. For a sweater w/cables, I'd lean towards the 3 ply ~ it is very nice ~ and w/ sz 6 needles it's kinda perfect to show the texture. I do like Andee's idea of a lighter weight for use on the sleeves, and with 3/4 length sleeves, that would be nice. Miss Maisie will try to bite it which ever way you knit it :-)LannieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502519013129701412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-16157171832820902232015-02-05T07:33:31.033-05:002015-02-05T07:33:31.033-05:00The thinner sleeve thing hit my mind too in the we...The thinner sleeve thing hit my mind too in the wee hours. I'm glad you mentioned this as I was wondering if I was crazy to think about it.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-79058154476432824422015-02-05T07:32:36.096-05:002015-02-05T07:32:36.096-05:00You know, that's something that did finally da...You know, that's something that did finally dawn on me around 4:30 this morning...that I can knit this sweater the way "Maisie" wants it knit and try again with the next shearing. Hopefully she'll be around for so many years that I'll eventually get it right!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-75778159663941123272015-02-05T07:29:46.002-05:002015-02-05T07:29:46.002-05:00Hand knits are special :-).Hand knits are special :-).thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-71637152102878807822015-02-05T07:21:27.423-05:002015-02-05T07:21:27.423-05:00I don't. I listen to books on tape while I sp...I don't. I listen to books on tape while I spin ;-).thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-241701188253269832015-02-05T07:20:31.799-05:002015-02-05T07:20:31.799-05:00I'm thinking the double knitting would make it...I'm thinking the double knitting would make it thicker than a three ply knit single? Or maybe not. Interesting idea!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-67349694570141243812015-02-05T07:19:35.647-05:002015-02-05T07:19:35.647-05:00Too thick as in too warm. It's actually quite...Too thick as in too warm. It's actually quite soft and comfy...just probably hotter than I wanted. The three ply is definitely the more "correct" yarn.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-53833157477303439262015-02-05T07:18:34.383-05:002015-02-05T07:18:34.383-05:00I've enjoyed reading the suggestions as they&#...I've enjoyed reading the suggestions as they've come in!<br /><br />I did have a pattern I really wanted to use, but I'm not opposed to looking at other patterns...or trying to create my own. The sadness with the too thick yarn is I wanted a more every day sweater, not one that I would only want to wear on super cold days. I do have my heart set on a sweater, mostly because of Maisie wearing all the "sweaters" herself when she was a baby :-).thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-22230157123469407702015-02-05T06:31:07.827-05:002015-02-05T06:31:07.827-05:00With my hand spun yarn I either knit it up as a si...With my hand spun yarn I either knit it up as a single or I Navajo ply it. It is rare that I do a two ply. I don't know why that is just how I role. I personally think the 3 ply looks great especially thinking of the weight of a sweater will have when it is finished. On another note.... I have been making my sweaters (in general) with thicker yarn for the body and thinner for the sleeves. So if you are making a barn sweater you can use the three ply for the front and back and then two ply for the sleeves. Since the sleeves don't have as much drape. I think I've gone on enough. In the end it is wool and it is Maisie's wool and it will bring you lots of joy anyway you finish it :) Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763048323907739204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-72979599200581349052015-02-05T06:13:34.017-05:002015-02-05T06:13:34.017-05:00I'm so sorry Maisie's yarn has been giving...I'm so sorry Maisie's yarn has been giving you such challenges. I'm a knitter who knows nothing about the actual creation of yarn, and am limited to purchasing it already nicely labeled and ready to use. I am now in absolute awe of how much work and attention to detail you put into your spinning. I know in the end you will arrive at what your heart truly desires - - a wonderful Maisie sweater. Now that's something you can't find at a yarn shop!<br />Lisa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325602859641802032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-35722030615426180882015-02-05T05:52:19.788-05:002015-02-05T05:52:19.788-05:00Having spun yarn for years and still knowing nothi...Having spun yarn for years and still knowing nothing about yarn, which is sad really, I would go with the three ply. However, having said that, to someone that does know about yarn, you are not really happy with either one. And you won't be happy with them. So send them my way and start over!!! Seriously, they both look beautiful and most people wouldn't know the difference. Sometimes, when we are so into the details of something, we don't look at the end result, and I'm sure the end result will be beautiful no matter what yarn you use. That Maisie is ornery!<br /><br />Cindy BeeBee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818958787610823509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-2271069546011506422015-02-04T22:29:13.640-05:002015-02-04T22:29:13.640-05:00Eye candy - both. I would love to knit with both, ...Eye candy - both. I would love to knit with both, I might be slightly more drawn to the 3 ply...you really are a wizard at spinning and with all this time and effort- can't believe you would even have time to read :)fjord girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423206071581704427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-89050889147749022292015-02-04T22:13:20.668-05:002015-02-04T22:13:20.668-05:00Go for the thinner...it will still be warm. Don&#...Go for the thinner...it will still be warm. Don't give up! Way to go Maisie!Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-59658247613749495772015-02-04T21:56:43.552-05:002015-02-04T21:56:43.552-05:00Well, I don't knit, but I do stitch. If you w...Well, I don't knit, but I do stitch. If you want something in between, could you actually ply 2 strands and a 3rd mystery strand that was thinner??? And I am glad Miss Maisie is getting you trained:) Life would be pointless without an objective like training your human.<br />Have a super evening.Lady Locusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661298925602199106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-40002928829127801452015-02-04T21:49:17.603-05:002015-02-04T21:49:17.603-05:00I totally agree with Bonnie K. I do not look at h...I totally agree with Bonnie K. I do not look at hand knit garments the same after reading about your yarn production. MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720942306084208839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457557437300345355.post-63722733501397105392015-02-04T21:04:56.944-05:002015-02-04T21:04:56.944-05:00I don't know a darn thing about knitting or sh...I don't know a darn thing about knitting or sheep and yet I just love your blog. Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.com