tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post9149910366674132746..comments2024-03-19T18:01:27.505+10:00Comments on down to earth: Knitting and being inspired by other bloggersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22556703793368211052018-02-04T06:02:54.670+10:002018-02-04T06:02:54.670+10:00Hello Jacinta,
Here's an easy video tutorial ...Hello Jacinta, <br />Here's an easy video tutorial of the pattern I first used to make a beanie on circular needles. You may find it helpful, and it's free. Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage,<br />Laura Lane<br />Carthage, Missouri, USAMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83025304310990470812018-01-29T08:39:40.753+10:002018-01-29T08:39:40.753+10:00I am hopeless at finishing projects so i never tel...I am hopeless at finishing projects so i never tell people if i am making something for them lol. But I am planning on several scarves for me, my partner and son. I attempt a beanie every year but am yet to work out circular needles. I am also knitting some marsupial pouches for Wires who i am planning on joining later in the year. Cant wait to start helping some beautiful wombat babies or sugar gliders!Jacintanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43660673289539137382018-01-24T13:00:32.335+10:002018-01-24T13:00:32.335+10:00Hi marypete, I found that KnitPicks.com has a grea...Hi marypete, I found that KnitPicks.com has a great tutorial series for making mittens. It sounds like you're moving to the perfect place for a knitter!<br />God bless your plans!<br />Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage<br />Southern Missouri USAMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51288993018846327852018-01-24T08:38:12.188+10:002018-01-24T08:38:12.188+10:00I'm really enjoying your series. I've been...I'm really enjoying your series. I've been knitting washcloths for the last couple of years and now have way too many. So it's time to branch out. I'm moving to Minnesota for retirement in a couple of years, so I know knitting will be a hobby during the long, cold winters. (We bought our cabin this past summer on five acres on a beautiful river), so I'm hoping to spend a couple of months each year there before the actual retirement. I'm learning to knit slippers, and have already made a couple of scarves. Mittens and socks are on the to-do list, but I'm not that proficient yet! Thanks, Rhonda Jean, for the series and the encouragement to live the simple life.marypetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635441749337640738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73305942024486050662018-01-23T18:12:43.292+10:002018-01-23T18:12:43.292+10:00None of this is fast, Leanne. If you're learni...None of this is fast, Leanne. If you're learning to knit, you have to practise to get better at it.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1671967056312971302018-01-23T15:18:48.275+10:002018-01-23T15:18:48.275+10:00O Rhonda.. still in the planning stage, I'd lo...O Rhonda.. still in the planning stage, I'd love to be creating Dish/ face Cloths & socks but apparently I'all fumble fingers! Any Ideas!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676091025715698874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74002487734910138072018-01-23T09:40:04.161+10:002018-01-23T09:40:04.161+10:00Oh, thank you Rhonda! Am excited now, a new projec...Oh, thank you Rhonda! Am excited now, a new project, yippee XxFrugal from Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680163838259073914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3019474036911302772018-01-23T05:06:13.870+10:002018-01-23T05:06:13.870+10:00Hi Nia. Knitting cotton is perfect for these cloth...Hi Nia. Knitting cotton is perfect for these cloths, both for dishes and faces. It can be thoroughly cleaned, hung out in the sun, and it dries much faster than wool. For a precious daughter with sensitive skin, look for organic cotton. That would give her the best cloth possible. Happy knitting. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28421407439641777532018-01-23T02:07:45.992+10:002018-01-23T02:07:45.992+10:00I have been inspired by you to knit dishcloths and...I have been inspired by you to knit dishcloths and now have 5. I love the idea of face cloths. What kind of wool would be best for children's faces? My 5 year old daughter has sensitive skin. Thanks Nia xFrugal from Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680163838259073914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53557950128983849862018-01-22T06:54:49.446+10:002018-01-22T06:54:49.446+10:00That's a long and wonderful history as a knitt...That's a long and wonderful history as a knitter, Jo. <br /><br />I think of the people who comment here as friends too, yourself included. With each comment I build up my own personal understanding of them and over time, that develops into something deeper, like friendship. <br /><br />Happy knitting! 💗rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36155747572915153192018-01-22T05:30:21.321+10:002018-01-22T05:30:21.321+10:00Hello hopflower, you described it perfectly when y...Hello hopflower, you described it perfectly when you said <br />"exciting and inspiring". I so agree with you. That is just how I feel when I see all the possibilities and then make a plan and start. I even get excited folding up my fabric bits and pieces!! Simple pleasures are the ones that make me the happiest. Cheers Jojomorronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88148240292182966902018-01-22T05:25:14.066+10:002018-01-22T05:25:14.066+10:00Good morning Rhonda, What a beautiful post. I too ...Good morning Rhonda, What a beautiful post. I too love looking at the pictures of what others are making. It is truly inspiring. I think I learned to knit as a 5 year old! Probably a ploy by my wonderful mother to keep me quiet and entertained on the 1 hour school bus ride home each night (many, many, many years ago and before I could read I suppose!) I think the story goes that I pulled out so much more than I ever knitted and, knowing me, probably never finished anything either BUT I learnt to knit and have done so for the last 60 years on and off. Knitting is very therapeutic and addictive....I think I have become addicted to knitting dishcloths! Making face cloths is a great idea - they would make very practical and personal gifts. Thanks again for all the time and work you put into your blog. We are all so very fortunate to have you as a friend. Cheers, Jojomorronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64968981908925951842018-01-22T01:18:10.715+10:002018-01-22T01:18:10.715+10:00Can't knit but would love to learn. I am, howe...Can't knit but would love to learn. I am, however, sewing again and am in the middle of reorganising my sewing room. It feels great to clean it out, rearrange, get rid of stuff I no longer need and get reacquainted with what I have (sometimes buried in a bag). I have two projects lined up and just went to a local fabric shop for some spring and summer material. It is exciting and inspiring to start up sewing again.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26459788182125174342018-01-21T23:44:39.983+10:002018-01-21T23:44:39.983+10:00Although I have been knitting since grade school (...Although I have been knitting since grade school (on two pencils during story time) I often need to look up a stitch or abbreviation. http://knitfreedom.com is very useful and she has free videos on YouTube. Her instructions are very clear and she takes it slowly so it is easy to see the stitch. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155976856559454101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55604180775652571212018-01-21T18:49:51.551+10:002018-01-21T18:49:51.551+10:00I love seeing what other people are knitting and I...I love seeing what other people are knitting and I wish I had time to get to a craft group (one day!). At the moment I am loving crochet and I've been making soap savers for gifts, they are so quick to whip up from cotton I got from the op shop.Liz (Eight Acres)http://eight-acres.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85594565883939821002018-01-21T14:25:49.509+10:002018-01-21T14:25:49.509+10:00Hello Sharmayne, thanks for commenting, especially...Hello Sharmayne, thanks for commenting, especially as you're on a slow computer. I'll pop over later and visit you. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4596701959664309592018-01-21T13:31:50.499+10:002018-01-21T13:31:50.499+10:00I've thought a lot about knitting face washers...I've thought a lot about knitting face washers for gifts and last year I received one from a friend. It was such a lovely gift to receive.<br />One thing I did find was that it was a bit small for me so I think i'll increase the size a bit to a standard face cloth or at least enough to cover my face. :-) Kate Rapunzels Wild Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273047547787107088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41071899243968841192018-01-21T12:05:09.607+10:002018-01-21T12:05:09.607+10:00Hi Rhonda, Yes, I agree, its wonderful to visit ar...Hi Rhonda, Yes, I agree, its wonderful to visit around other blogs. I've been blogging for a few years now and always enjoy visiting, although I don't always comment (my computer is rather slow, rather painful so the process often prevents me leaving comments. Im both a knitter and a crocheter and do both throughout the year too. I may go and check out that yarn - nice to have more Aussie yarns available to us to use, especially good cotton ones!Sharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083171054233507648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3799595242147188052018-01-21T07:33:52.356+10:002018-01-21T07:33:52.356+10:00Well done, Diann. I think knitting is one of those...Well done, Diann. I think knitting is one of those simple life skills that not only adds to the productivity of the home but is also a very pleasurable way to exercise our creativity. I'm really pleased you've taken to it. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27543396325548019832018-01-21T07:03:42.689+10:002018-01-21T07:03:42.689+10:00I also decided to teach myself to knit after readi...I also decided to teach myself to knit after reading your first book, Rhonda. I made a scarf for my DIL for Christmas as they were in New York at the time. I also made one for myself as well as several dishcloths. I was going to try some doll clothes next. I inherited Mum's patterns. She was a prolific and very talented knitter but never taught me to knit. I have a lorry load of her wool, even though I gave another lorry load to our local knitting charity! Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154791918515109647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64393881594327741702018-01-21T06:42:22.745+10:002018-01-21T06:42:22.745+10:00I learned to knit about 35 years ago from a lady a...I learned to knit about 35 years ago from a lady at church. At that time we had a church auction every year. You offered items or skills to be auctioned the money went to different needs in the church. I bought 10 lessons from a dear older lady that became a dear friend. I made all kinds of items socks, sweaters, scarves etc. Then life changed, marriage of 35 years ended, moved to a new town, new job path, new friends and my knitting, quilting and crafts was put aside. That was 10 years ago. I retired at the beginning of this year, Reading your blog has started that need to get back to creating again. I dusted off my old knitting bag and dug out my yarn and started making dish clothes again. I have a good stock pile of yarn. When I was knitting if I found yarn I liked or a project I liked, I bought it and put it away for retirement knowing I wouldn’t have as much money after retirement. Thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802781228063625195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84975965690737691402018-01-21T06:11:03.617+10:002018-01-21T06:11:03.617+10:00I'm only knit in cotton here is in South East ...I'm only knit in cotton here is in South East Queensland as we live in a sub-tropical climate and I found knitting in cotton so versatile in this climate. I am currently making some presents as well. Will check out Ecoyarns. I am very lucky to have a wonderful knitting shop not far from where I live with a wonderful array of wool, cotton and other fibres.Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011542976924952529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82246028641264896942018-01-21T05:16:06.720+10:002018-01-21T05:16:06.720+10:00Hello Bea. There are hundreds of how to knit video...Hello Bea. There are hundreds of how to knit videos on Youtube. Knitting is mainly just two stitches - plain and purl, and how to cast on and off. When you get into it, you'll add a couple of different ways to increase and decrease your stitches but you don't need to know them at the beginning. I like these two videos: https://www.thespruce.com/learn-to-knit-2116465 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEtUaa-Pwg but if these don't suit you, just type in "learn to knit" and you can choose from the list. Good luck and let me know how you go.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49868891123950654602018-01-21T01:00:07.468+10:002018-01-21T01:00:07.468+10:00Thank you Rhonda Jean. God bless you!Thank you Rhonda Jean. God bless you!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45744182367871798472018-01-21T00:37:26.862+10:002018-01-21T00:37:26.862+10:00Hi Rhonda, it's you who got me interested in k...Hi Rhonda, it's you who got me interested in knitting. I loved the dishcloth photos on your blog. I made the patterns in your book. They were very doable for a beginner. Right now I'm finishing up a cashmere hat and scarf for an Etsy customer. The yarn is soft, warm, and luxurious. I bought it locally. Thanks for the links.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.com