tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post3749569141848866697..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Flax LightJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3990211908552638882018-08-31T06:24:22.354+01:002018-08-31T06:24:22.354+01:00It would have been a lovely little jumper if only ...It would have been a lovely little jumper if only I'd knit it out of a different yarn. Never mind, I'll know in future.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-87203715060070648622018-08-30T23:56:01.474+01:002018-08-30T23:56:01.474+01:00Well,I think it is really pretty and I'm sure ...Well,I think it is really pretty and I'm sure it will be very much loved.Huggles for Archie.xxLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357706704833965498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-6475382139165190122018-08-29T11:12:51.212+01:002018-08-29T11:12:51.212+01:00It's a nice pattern and easy too, I think Elea...It's a nice pattern and easy too, I think Eleanor's friend will still use the sweater but it's not as I'd have liked it to be. I rarely knit baby clothes these days, it's a case of not having any babies to knit for.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88754847370473347152018-08-29T10:21:45.764+01:002018-08-29T10:21:45.764+01:00It's a lovely little pattern, so maybe could b...It's a lovely little pattern, so maybe could be knitted in another brand of wool. I've not knitted baby clothes for ages, but then our grandies are all over 10 now, although my UK nieces nephews have given more little ones over the last few years, but they've had quilts instead. I still knit for myself, although I'm enjoying crocheting these days too. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-57582615752655671822018-08-29T07:57:59.482+01:002018-08-29T07:57:59.482+01:00It's such a shame about the yarn, it would hav...It's such a shame about the yarn, it would have been a lovely little jumper, but I'm sure she'll still get some use out of it. Eleanor's friend was very happy with the hamper.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-90074361905448146392018-08-28T23:06:48.236+01:002018-08-28T23:06:48.236+01:00How random that the flecks massed like that, still...How random that the flecks massed like that, still it looks lovely to me. That hamper is marvelous!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-50410187872843645072018-08-28T16:43:29.640+01:002018-08-28T16:43:29.640+01:00Yes, I've heard it called Murphy's Law too...Yes, I've heard it called Murphy's Law too. Typical, isn't it!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53057268387943765752018-08-28T16:38:26.481+01:002018-08-28T16:38:26.481+01:00Aug. 28
Re: your comment on my post..... You ca...Aug. 28<br /><br />Re: your comment on <b><a href="https://wordswisps.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-full-moon-effect-and-other-bits.html" rel="nofollow">my post</a></b>..... You call it "Sod's Law" and we call it "Murphy's Law"!!! :-)))))wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84522324716080822712018-08-28T11:40:43.554+01:002018-08-28T11:40:43.554+01:00I certainly wouldn't have bought another ball ...I certainly wouldn't have bought another ball of this yarn myself but I'll probably have a go at something with the replacement. It will be interesting to see if there's knots and dye flaws in that as it's the same dye lot. Eleanor's friend was really pleased with the hamper of goodies.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41451252486420188602018-08-28T11:38:48.436+01:002018-08-28T11:38:48.436+01:00I didn't photograph the little outfits which E...I didn't photograph the little outfits which Eleanor also included in the parcel of goodies, but they were so cute.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55132868702776523292018-08-28T10:51:11.111+01:002018-08-28T10:51:11.111+01:00The jumper turned out cute, but what disappointing...The jumper turned out cute, but what disappointing yarn, at least they sent you another ball, but I suppose you will be wary of using it now.<br />Eleanor made up a great baby hamper, I bet her friend was thrilled.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-21545624216216599332018-08-28T10:50:22.448+01:002018-08-28T10:50:22.448+01:00Shame about the yarn, but the jumper looks very ni...Shame about the yarn, but the jumper looks very nice …<br /><br />Such a lovely selection of gifts for the new baby.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3918174115701168332018-08-28T10:38:17.017+01:002018-08-28T10:38:17.017+01:00It was really disappointing but I've put it do...It was really disappointing but I've put it down to experience and won't buy that particular yarn again. Eleanor was grateful that I'd knitted some little things for her friend and her friend was really pleased with them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74234743433808298932018-08-28T10:36:49.377+01:002018-08-28T10:36:49.377+01:00That is disappointing about the yarn. You are a sk...That is disappointing about the yarn. You are a skilled and patient knitter. I'm sure Eleanor was pleased to include the garments with her gift package whilst her friend will have appreciated such thoughtful presents. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44907549424653774322018-08-28T08:49:42.025+01:002018-08-28T08:49:42.025+01:00Eleanor's friend still seemed pleased with the...Eleanor's friend still seemed pleased with the sweater so I'm sure it will get used. I think Eleanor put together a lovely gift.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-46786687624367504062018-08-28T08:48:41.161+01:002018-08-28T08:48:41.161+01:00The yarn was very disappointing, even without the ...The yarn was very disappointing, even without the flaws it wasn't very nice to knit with. I think Eleanor made up a lovely gift, so many different things were included in the hamper.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44152953877340529812018-08-28T08:47:25.848+01:002018-08-28T08:47:25.848+01:00Eleanor had lots of fun putting together the hampe...Eleanor had lots of fun putting together the hamper of goodies, as you say, it's lots of fun choosing baby gifts.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-39765805786363984452018-08-28T08:30:34.698+01:002018-08-28T08:30:34.698+01:00That's a bit disappointing but your little jum...That's a bit disappointing but your little jumper will still be really cosy and nobody will really notice. What a wonderful present.Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18447780393389449362018-08-27T23:53:56.451+01:002018-08-27T23:53:56.451+01:00It’s such a let down when wool as we expect, glad ...It’s such a let down when wool as we expect, glad it’s sorted. I love knitting little things, that’s a lovely selection of baby goodies xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17591047075699819392018-08-27T22:14:15.385+01:002018-08-27T22:14:15.385+01:00That was very kind of you both 💙
Glad Eleanor...That was very kind of you both 💙<br /><br />Glad Eleanor's friend was pleased.<br />I love choosing presents for babies x <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00706871644179177519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72421958446084475662018-08-27T17:43:55.812+01:002018-08-27T17:43:55.812+01:00I hate finding knots in balls of wool too, one or ...I hate finding knots in balls of wool too, one or two are bad enough but it's so annoying to find more, but the lengths of dye was even worse. Eleanor's friend was really pleased with the parcel, I don't think she was expecting it at all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17483970447539084242018-08-27T17:30:12.962+01:002018-08-27T17:30:12.962+01:00It makes me very angry when you find knots in a ba...It makes me very angry when you find knots in a ball of wool, good that they replaced it. <br />I too would have been disappointed at the uneven flecking in the finished garment. <br />Such a lovely parcel filled with essentials for a new mum, what a treat that was to open for her. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12201396977571771062018-08-27T17:14:15.139+01:002018-08-27T17:14:15.139+01:00I'm glad that the flaws are on the back of the...I'm glad that the flaws are on the back of the sweater and as you say, it will still keep the baby warm. Eleanor thoroughly enjoyed buying lots of bits and pieces and putting the hamper together, it turned out to be a lovely gift.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-28123781476294492802018-08-27T17:12:38.315+01:002018-08-27T17:12:38.315+01:00I hope your mum is using something better than I h...I hope your mum is using something better than I have here. The Stylecraft which I used for the little yoked cardigan was much softer than this yarn and knit up much nicer too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38551510586191386632018-08-27T17:10:23.987+01:002018-08-27T17:10:23.987+01:00The flecks actually look more random that the phot...The flecks actually look more random that the photos would have you believe, it's funny how cameras pick things up sometimes. I'm not sure I'll even bother using the replacement yarn, it's the first time I've used King Cole and I think it's put me off for good.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com