tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post3140547438630444125..comments2024-01-28T12:45:37.733-08:00Comments on Yarnhog: Six Dollar YarnYarnhoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-55525187393156629822008-09-04T04:10:00.000-07:002008-09-04T04:10:00.000-07:00Doesn't the Sunrise Circle jacket call for that ga...Doesn't the Sunrise Circle jacket call for that gauge? That would be really cute.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371517434334505952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-69737586812381308202008-09-02T10:10:00.000-07:002008-09-02T10:10:00.000-07:00That's a butt load of yarn!!!Ruth's suggestion for...That's a butt load of yarn!!!Ruth's suggestion for Hexagon Coat sounds good. You might want to consider the Cabled Riding jacket form the Loop-d-Loop book. Not sure of the gauge for the Cabled Riding Jacket, but it might call for worsted wieght.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256149382126377346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-72774008318350956542008-09-01T10:18:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:18:00.000-07:00How about the Hexagon coat from Knitting Nature?Ha...How about the Hexagon coat from Knitting Nature?<BR/><BR/>Have you considered dying the wool at all?5elementknitrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595545440993534260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-28423422562001713442008-09-01T07:25:00.000-07:002008-09-01T07:25:00.000-07:00How about the jacket in the latest Knits? That wo...How about the jacket in the latest Knits? That would look really nice with that wool. I'm not sure you'd ever be able to wear it, but it would look nice. Know anyone that lives somewhere that gets below 60°F?TheBlackSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384038059799833795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-42147735967753831582008-09-01T06:58:00.000-07:002008-09-01T06:58:00.000-07:00I'm always good for a bargain like this, even if I...I'm always good for a bargain like this, even if I don't know what to do with it, but I have to have it. Where did you get it? I would suggest a big blanket too, something to cuddle up on those not so warm anymore winter or fall evenings in SoCal.Angelikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257332993382613744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-31436944935834414992008-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:002008-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:00What about something from Knit Kimono? Those coats...What about something from Knit Kimono? Those coats use tons of yarn. <BR/>Over-dying might provide color, but does it change the texture?<BR/>And then there's always selling washed hanks on Ebay, getting far more than six bucks for it, and buying some yummy alpaca instead.SusanJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588259473064083848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-59672038617496190632008-08-30T11:18:00.000-07:002008-08-30T11:18:00.000-07:00What about a nice easy Wonderful Wallaby? It's mo...What about a nice easy Wonderful Wallaby? It's more of a knitted sweatshirt, certainly not next to your skin. In fact, you have enough yarn there to make the entire family. <BR/><BR/>I actually like the color. I don't really buy / wear gold things but its very autumnlike. <BR/><BR/>After they're knit, tie dye them!Joanne a/k/a Punkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131801579846752016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-18146810728567744212008-08-30T09:07:00.000-07:002008-08-30T09:07:00.000-07:00I'll be watching the comments here intently. I'm n...I'll be watching the comments here intently. I'm not sure where you bought your mega keg of yarn but I have one too. 2 pounds of a worsted wt. charcoal tweed not next to skin soft but perfect for outer wear.Tracy Purtscherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330246026472319794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-54067350057898327372008-08-30T07:13:00.000-07:002008-08-30T07:13:00.000-07:00I have your promblem solved!!!! take a look at thi...I have your promblem solved!!!!<BR/> take a look at this-<BR/>whywouldyouknitthat.blogspot.comOlgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811133173085232576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-69912914991472568622008-08-30T06:41:00.000-07:002008-08-30T06:41:00.000-07:00I forget what people call them- not afghans and no...I forget what people call them- not afghans and not bedspreads bbut big giant lacey things that you put on the bed and pillow cases.... for the whole housesophannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571217197138831872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-9520100790044818002008-08-29T20:18:00.000-07:002008-08-29T20:18:00.000-07:00How about hand dyeing (sp?) and making a floor rug...How about hand dyeing (sp?) and making a floor rug, felting a bag, or knitting floor/furniture cushions?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655228325729861287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-73313875875610808702008-08-29T19:56:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:56:00.000-07:00That Winter Wonderland Coat is phenomenal. Of cou...That Winter Wonderland Coat is phenomenal. Of course, if you plan to wear it on the Vespa, I think Norah Gaughan has a few coats that would be appropriate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-89577873277469385912008-08-29T19:46:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:46:00.000-07:00wow that is a lot of wool to contend with---what a...wow that is a lot of wool to contend with---what about some a table cloth or placemats. I am with ya on not having itchy stuff next to your skin---I went out and spent a boat load of dough on like 800 thread count egyptian cotton sheets for that very reason---great for sleeping on but very wrinkled when they come out of the dryer.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-39303777878276503512008-08-29T19:41:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:41:00.000-07:00My new favorite pattern book, "Inspired to Knit" b...My new favorite pattern book, "Inspired to Knit" by Michele Rose Orne, has a spectacular sweater coat pattern called "Winter Wonderland coat". I wouldn't knit it for myself, I'm more of a shawl/wrap gal, but I thought of you when I saw the design!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516529307507668142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443300355315157565.post-67165448763888107732008-08-29T15:53:00.000-07:002008-08-29T15:53:00.000-07:00Frigid? San Diego? Really?I can only wear the so...Frigid? San Diego? Really?<BR/><BR/>I can only wear the softest of merino wools myself. And then only in cool temperatures. I'm so jealous of the women that can wear Noro next to their skin.<BR/><BR/>How 'bout curtains. Any need for some nice wool curtains?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623913436571068154noreply@blogger.com