tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8912082164846251910..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: What I Wore: The HandKnit Versionmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-361059184764287812018-03-12T12:06:47.883-07:002018-03-12T12:06:47.883-07:00Gorgeous sweater. It is great when knits turns out...Gorgeous sweater. It is great when knits turns out like that. It is so wearable.givihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078585999582077146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11321462454880798102018-03-12T09:04:23.408-07:002018-03-12T09:04:23.408-07:00Thanks! I really like that modern touch to the des...Thanks! I really like that modern touch to the design myself. And the 3/4/bracelet sleeves. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-12469464618736427682018-03-08T06:05:45.475-08:002018-03-08T06:05:45.475-08:00What a stunning sweater- and YOU made it! I especi...What a stunning sweater- and YOU made it! I especially like the little slits at the side, makes it more modern. Just so special!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2214049632436783192018-03-07T09:51:39.072-08:002018-03-07T09:51:39.072-08:00Thanks, Roxann. And I know -- luck was very much o...Thanks, Roxann. And I know -- luck was very much on my side for this project. Have fun at Ravelry -- there are so many wonderful iterations of this pattern.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37144844187669799792018-03-07T09:50:39.698-08:002018-03-07T09:50:39.698-08:00Wow! An Aran sweater is a very ambitious learning ...Wow! An Aran sweater is a very ambitious learning project -- reminds me a bit of how K.Line (see comment above and you could follow a link from there to her blog, if you're curious) launched herself into knitting. <br />Isn't it wonderful to be able to channel some of our creative energies into such a practical outlet?!<br />And thanks, good luck is always appreciated.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90513327346611488722018-03-07T09:46:05.831-08:002018-03-07T09:46:05.831-08:00Turns out, actually, that I confused my needles by...Turns out, actually, that I confused my needles by the time I got to that ribbing, and I'm pretty sure I used the 3.25s instead of the 2.75s.... But I have to say that one of the aspects I love about this sweater is that it doesn't grip at the hem. Curious to see what difference the proper needle size will do (good eye, you!)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13799900546789136352018-03-07T09:44:14.794-08:002018-03-07T09:44:14.794-08:00Knitting as fast as I can....Knitting as fast as I can....materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55916628319799424412018-03-07T09:43:59.681-08:002018-03-07T09:43:59.681-08:00Thanks Brenda. Things are okay enough and will be ...Thanks Brenda. Things are okay enough and will be better, I hope. We have some left feet here as well, but hoping to teach them how to fake Right ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19181353449656851632018-03-07T05:26:54.783-08:002018-03-07T05:26:54.783-08:00Lovely sweater. It does fit you perfectly! And to ...Lovely sweater. It does fit you perfectly! And to know that it happened without your having checked gauge--the knitting gods/goddesses were smiling on you, for sure. I am heading to Ravelry to look at the pattern.Roxannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44751102787864030882018-03-07T01:48:35.606-08:002018-03-07T01:48:35.606-08:00Being left-handed, I was a complete failure at all...Being left-handed, I was a complete failure at all kinds of needlework when I was a child. I taught myself to knit at the age of 18 or so. After two projects which looked as if they had been produced by Morticia Addams, I launched myself into the adventure of making an Aran sewater, and I haven't looked back. I know what you mean when you say you could not put your knitting down. At the moment I am addicted to socks. While knitting one pair, in my mind I am already designing the next.<br />Good luck with your issues. Eleonorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72288317582658595022018-03-06T15:06:07.895-08:002018-03-06T15:06:07.895-08:00I tried to teach my kid and, let's just say it...I tried to teach my kid and, let's just say it was not a success. I wonder how many things she might like if I didn't do them already :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81190076897456213522018-03-06T15:04:17.081-08:002018-03-06T15:04:17.081-08:00I LOVE it!! Can't wait to see the next one. BT...I LOVE it!! Can't wait to see the next one. BTW, while this is just perfect - you might consider making the next one a smidge snugger at the hem (even if were just ribbing and bind off in a size smaller needle). BTW, the vertical proportions are just gorgeous. Aren't you lucky to have a spirit sweater!!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9557460150944532262018-03-06T10:27:29.280-08:002018-03-06T10:27:29.280-08:00Gorgeous sweater! Can't wait to see its twin.Gorgeous sweater! Can't wait to see its twin.Sandy aka Doris the Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135704111702244735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2941146878862734082018-03-06T09:47:35.582-08:002018-03-06T09:47:35.582-08:00That's a lovely sweater, and it looks good on ...That's a lovely sweater, and it looks good on you. Well done on taking up ballroom dancing. I have two left feet! Hope things are OK. BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54232338656430915462018-03-06T08:02:45.425-08:002018-03-06T08:02:45.425-08:00I wasn't going to add the blue, but I really t...I wasn't going to add the blue, but I really think it will make the whole combo pop. We'll see.<br />Thank you, that's all one can ever hope for. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42647474789012998882018-03-06T08:01:26.290-08:002018-03-06T08:01:26.290-08:00Thanks Ceci.Thanks Ceci.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48768760899935561332018-03-06T08:01:14.200-08:002018-03-06T08:01:14.200-08:00I tried to teach my kids as well, with varying suc...I tried to teach my kids as well, with varying success. One occasionally knits, but she went to YouTube for instruction. I marvel at the patience my mom must have had to keep me at it until I was proficient enough. (either patience or strictness, I guess ;-)<br />materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4860404695016571912018-03-06T07:59:23.445-08:002018-03-06T07:59:23.445-08:00Thanks!
Yes, it makes such a difference to dance ...Thanks! <br />Yes, it makes such a difference to dance with the teacher -- if we were stumbling along together, we'd never learn! And it really does help me to see the visual representation of the steps, like you.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31125240418458740992018-03-06T07:58:21.092-08:002018-03-06T07:58:21.092-08:00Thank you! They're not terribly big issues, bu...Thank you! They're not terribly big issues, but they do need some attention.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79001722234131955042018-03-06T07:57:50.087-08:002018-03-06T07:57:50.087-08:00Thanks, L. I'm fairly fast, but also with this...Thanks, L. I'm fairly fast, but also with this sweater I just got addicted and put the hours in!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-68227922221462620992018-03-06T07:56:49.565-08:002018-03-06T07:56:49.565-08:00Thanks, B. And you have a good week as well ;-)Thanks, B. And you have a good week as well ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71841925594857029222018-03-06T06:56:21.832-08:002018-03-06T06:56:21.832-08:00You make me wish I could wear wool...both colours ...You make me wish I could wear wool...both colours are lovely. I like the touch of blue.<br /><br />I hope all becomes well, as well as it can possibly be...Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305981957174091874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82981313092265929852018-03-06T05:17:20.793-08:002018-03-06T05:17:20.793-08:00Lovely sweater, especially in front of the wall th...Lovely sweater, especially in front of the wall that picks up one of the colors! Hope your week goes smoothly!<br /><br />ceciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17630353711318091572018-03-05T23:53:49.288-08:002018-03-05T23:53:49.288-08:00I love the shape of your jumper , the fit on your ...I love the shape of your jumper , the fit on your shoulders & looser hem . Perfect . My mum tried to teach me to knit , it just got tighter & tighter till I couldn’t get the needles in . She gave up . Both colour schemes are great too . Do you take orders ?<br />Wendy in York Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43124451173172991022018-03-05T23:32:40.885-08:002018-03-05T23:32:40.885-08:00What a wonderful sweater! You are Master of the Ar...What a wonderful sweater! You are Master of the Art of Knitting :-)<br />And a perfect fit indeed<br />The other one I've seen on Instagram is gorgeous<br />I think that it's great to be (almost) only dance students,beside the teacher. We have taken dance lessons before the wedding (thirty plus years ago )and what a difference was dancing with the teacher (they were a couple and their son is now dancing champion)-one simply flies!<br />There was no internet,of course,but it may help you now to catch the steps. Or,if you are primary the visual/reading/writing type,as me,it may help the scheme of the steps or figures<br />All the best Frances<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com