tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post399677812695407923..comments2024-03-19T14:43:57.505+10:00Comments on down to earth: Plan, organise and knitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36807141683525110232017-03-16T11:58:06.312+10:002017-03-16T11:58:06.312+10:00Hi, there are not too many days in the last 50 yea...Hi, there are not too many days in the last 50 years that I haven't knitted or crocheted. These days I do so for charity and give my items to several different charities. I raid charity shops for yarn and let people know I am always grateful for any unwanted wool. I also check gumtree and e bay for wool and buy wool from these sources. I nearly always knit or crochet whilst I am reading your blog. Whilst travelling in the car I usually knit until the sun heats up my hands. I just enjoy the whole process locating the wool, the knitting/crocheting and then donating my work.<br />Regards<br />Melinda (SE Qld)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74907933621623036052017-02-04T00:24:49.787+10:002017-02-04T00:24:49.787+10:00I have been knitting on and off since I was about ...I have been knitting on and off since I was about 7 (nearly 40 years) and am definitely going through an on period, I can't stop knitting! I always have several things on the go at once and always carry my current knitted sock in my handbag for 'emergency' knitting, ie any spare minute or two I have when I'm out and about. Such a valuable skill!<br />Love the blog, as always.Mrs Homespunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415069735707292502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57180174669996800112017-01-25T02:23:21.826+10:002017-01-25T02:23:21.826+10:00Hello Rhonda,
Do you knit socks? I just learned ...Hello Rhonda,<br /><br />Do you knit socks? I just learned how this past fall and am in LOVE with them. There are so many, many different patterns and gorgeous sock yarns out there that every pair is a new experience. So nice to be able to make something that is small (think quick to knit) and so colorful and so useful!vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428581552807859803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19331856755710259442017-01-25T02:07:36.018+10:002017-01-25T02:07:36.018+10:00Hopflower, you're too kind. There are plenty o...Hopflower, you're too kind. There are plenty of things I can't do or I struggle to do them, crochet being one of them. What I admire about you is that you try, you give it a go. That's something to be proud of. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76028405581955378062017-01-25T01:03:19.867+10:002017-01-25T01:03:19.867+10:00You are an inspiration Rhonda, and a very talented...You are an inspiration Rhonda, and a very talented person in the domestic realm. I am afraid I have to report that I took paid lessons to lean to knit; and it dd not tun out too well. I have been told that some people just don't have the knack. However, I can sew garden and cook; so I am good with that and it seems to work. I would have loved to knit I think; but might have to let that go. In any case, I am enjoying working at home more now.<br /><br />That Grace is a darling.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60908049409385817242017-01-24T23:10:14.021+10:002017-01-24T23:10:14.021+10:00I'm cleaning and sorting for the opposite reas...I'm cleaning and sorting for the opposite reason, lol, not that cold here but unusually grey and dreary, cloud has settled firmly over Michigan for the last fortnight and it ain't leaving!<br />Gilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039155678428883554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58308402568979324962017-01-24T21:58:54.749+10:002017-01-24T21:58:54.749+10:00I usually have a knitting or crochet project on th...I usually have a knitting or crochet project on the go. Thanks for talking about Ecoyarns; I will check them out.Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770193529950365462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48939391364327407462017-01-24T15:56:50.444+10:002017-01-24T15:56:50.444+10:00I love knitting with cotton. I have made washers i...I love knitting with cotton. I have made washers in the Dutch tradition, squares folded over into a rectangle and sewn to make a mitten. Great for small hands and arthritic hands . I make them to size for each person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74286416221234708302017-01-24T09:33:44.417+10:002017-01-24T09:33:44.417+10:00I have knit on and off since I was five years old....I have knit on and off since I was five years old. I love knitting, and also knit year round I find it very relaxing. I like to use circular knitting needles even when knitting flat as I find them more comfortable on my hands. I have just finished a pair of socks and also have a shawl and a beanie on my needles. My beanie is being knit with Zealana Cozi bought from Ecoyarns it's lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534818029997529671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25551608052934566382017-01-24T09:28:53.764+10:002017-01-24T09:28:53.764+10:00I am on the northwest gulf Coast of Florida. Any ...I am on the northwest gulf Coast of Florida. Any where near me? Thank you for the encouraging words to try knitting. It sounds like people find it calming and relaxing, and I surely could use a little of that ! Ha! Ha!<br /><br />Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162705890041183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83601190867132540842017-01-24T07:20:56.021+10:002017-01-24T07:20:56.021+10:00I tried knitting when I was a kid, but never seeme...I tried knitting when I was a kid, but never seemed to get the hang of it (my stitches always wound up so tight. . . ). Then a few years ago I tried to learn to crochet, inspired by your dishcloths and thinking that would be a simple project to start with. Using YouTube videos I learned to single crochet (and kind of double crochet) but never made anything but practice rows. I haven't given up on the idea of learning, but I've stalled out for now. Instead I'll just enjoy looking at the beautiful things that you, Jamie at Ngo Family Farm, Heather at Beauty That Moves, and Lucy at Attic 44 make. A friend is going to show me and my Mom how to use a knitting loom and I hope that will enable my Mom to get back to making - her memory loss means she can't knit and crochet like she used to - and maybe I will finally learn to knit too! Beth in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79783425726394140162017-01-24T02:23:28.287+10:002017-01-24T02:23:28.287+10:00I crochet very ugly dishcloths but they work just ...I crochet very ugly dishcloths but they work just fine. I am using up bits and ends of cotton right now, too.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3463228834837418662017-01-24T00:06:29.954+10:002017-01-24T00:06:29.954+10:00What beautiful yarns ~ they look so snuggly. And ...What beautiful yarns ~ they look so snuggly. And Gracie is too funny:)Lady Locusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661298925602199106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20399286278737807012017-01-23T22:39:42.437+10:002017-01-23T22:39:42.437+10:00My knitting used to be largely for baby gifts, but...My knitting used to be largely for baby gifts, but I'm rather out of that format at this point in my life. Maybe that will resurface? <br /><br />Some years ago, a friend of mine used washcloths (and slippers) that her great-aunt knit for her. I asked for the patterns, and found that the slippers seemed too slippery for me on our tile floors (similar to http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-chunky-slipper - there are a lot of this type around) but the washcloths were great (https://app.box.com/s/abmmg1xufttgptywmmamuif9bahws2j7) and I found a variation with a 3-stitch edge instead of 2, that I like a bit better. I've been knitting these for years. When my father-in-law died unexpectedly, while my husband was visiting him, I hurriedly gathered up our toddler daughter and flew to where they were (hubby had driven out) - and arrived with nothing for my hands to be occupied with. A quick trip to the local store for needles and yarn (Lily Sugar 'n Cream which is widely available in the US) gave me something to do with my hands, rather than just feeding my face.<br /><br />That washcloth pattern can be expanded into baby blankets and shawls. For the shawl, you just stop when the size suits you, thus avoiding the decrease part which I always find more tedious than the increase side.Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396327335856768030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12433348367566487922017-01-23T21:21:38.584+10:002017-01-23T21:21:38.584+10:00I'm not sure how special it is HRK, but this i...I'm not sure how special it is HRK, but this is what I do and it makes a nice tidy shawl. Most of the knitting is plain stitch but you'll have to learn how to nit forward and back (KFB) too. It's simple once you do it a couple of times. Here a you tube vid on how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwKPg9ZHxrk KFB will increase one stitch on every row.<br /><br />Cast on three stitches.<br />At the beginning of every row from now on, KFB, then knit plain stitch to the end of the row.<br />That's it - just do that till the shawl is the size you want.<br /><br />Good luck. Let me know how you go with it.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26005364916565076142017-01-23T21:05:07.787+10:002017-01-23T21:05:07.787+10:00Sorry about another comment Rhonda. You might have...Sorry about another comment Rhonda. You might have mentioned it but do you have a special shawl pattern? I think I am ready to knit a shawl which is all we need up here in Mackay in Winter. Thankyou, Pauline xxHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81654752361902681582017-01-23T21:02:45.374+10:002017-01-23T21:02:45.374+10:00I'm not a great knitter but inspired by you Rh...I'm not a great knitter but inspired by you Rhonda I knitted a few dishcloths last year and learned a lot I can tell you. I must start again and graduate to some nice hand washers. Thanks for the inspiration to knit.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35756484296843981872017-01-23T19:56:13.295+10:002017-01-23T19:56:13.295+10:00Whilst having cuddles on the sofa with my poorly l...Whilst having cuddles on the sofa with my poorly little girl I am finally making a dishcloth. I'm using your pattern from the Down to Earth book. It's my first knitting project, can't wait to see how it turns out! Love that dress, it's beautiful. Thanks for the gentle nudge x NiaFrugal from Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680163838259073914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79923754610204250502017-01-23T17:16:05.300+10:002017-01-23T17:16:05.300+10:00....both little black ears are standing up straigh.......both little black ears are standing up straight now I see.Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51160761140156451592017-01-23T15:48:43.642+10:002017-01-23T15:48:43.642+10:00Thank you so much for the inspiration x we have ju...Thank you so much for the inspiration x we have just moved on to our 30ac bush block and going back to basics and off grid . I love to crochet and teaching myself to knit so wash cloths are the perfect thing for me to practice on 😀 Can't wait to show you when I get some made . Have always loved your blog , will be stalking the recipes and how too's daily xx thanks again <br />Kris Kris@Littlebushshackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280957195323323142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6917953504295367142017-01-23T14:59:29.859+10:002017-01-23T14:59:29.859+10:00I'm in FL too! :) I still cannot figure out cr...I'm in FL too! :) I still cannot figure out crochet, despite a friend trying to teach me, but I find knitting easier, it just makes more sense to me. I encourage you to try it, maybe you'll find it easier as well.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173788247672691139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62480907893421081902017-01-23T14:58:26.559+10:002017-01-23T14:58:26.559+10:00My favorite things to knit are washcloths/dishclot...My favorite things to knit are washcloths/dishcloths, as they are portable, easy, and useful (and great gifts). I often use the cotton yarn left over from dishcloths to knit some matching coasters. I also like to knit baby hats--again, portable and the pattern I use is quite easy, it just always takes me a few rows to get used to knitting on DPNs again.<br /><br />I bought some pretty yarn on sale and a shawl pattern to go with it when our local yarn store closed (the owner retired--happy for her but I still really miss the shop!). I would like to start on that soon--it's a very light yarn, so will make a nice summer wrap for when I just need something around my shoulders when I'm in an air conditioned building.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173788247672691139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38125705421435754962017-01-23T14:28:40.283+10:002017-01-23T14:28:40.283+10:00I have knitted some face cloths and crocheted and ...I have knitted some face cloths and crocheted and edging. I've done these is soft Aussie cotton. They are just beautiful to use. Some have gone home with my son, DIL and Grandbub. My daughter loves them and requests them. In the winter I crochet with wool and the summer with cotton. I have a shawl that I will be making once the weather cools down a little. It's just too hot for a big project right now.<br />I do love that colour blue. Silly me read it as Viagra Blue. Oops.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29041403650485003502017-01-23T14:04:51.151+10:002017-01-23T14:04:51.151+10:00yes i got back to knitting after finding Rhonda...yes i got back to knitting after finding Rhonda's blog too; i love knitting cables & i'm also trying to learn crochet other than the humble granny crochet. <br />Gracie is getting big & those ears! too cute!<br />a great week to you, Hanno & Gracie<br />thanx for sharing <br />selina from kilkivan qld selinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41393040490008067232017-01-23T13:14:29.065+10:002017-01-23T13:14:29.065+10:00Aw, Matty, I love your post! I have four little on...Aw, Matty, I love your post! I have four little ones and I knit in the stolen moments too - and for the sake of sanity ;)<br />-jaime Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.com