tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post116179855987155871..comments2024-01-23T11:10:44.714+00:00Comments on Celtic Memory Yarns: Cast on 290 Stitches - Is She Kidding?Jo at Celtic Memory Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783844924689656726noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1162048907013844872006-10-28T16:21:00.000+01:002006-10-28T16:21:00.000+01:00Blimey, you've taken on a daunting Red Sweater pro...Blimey, you've taken on a daunting Red Sweater project.<BR/><BR/>Our regional library system has the Tremayne mysteries. :-) The bummer is that there's no audio edition to knit whilst listenin'.Fiberjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842973381007192689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161988238653702822006-10-27T23:30:00.000+01:002006-10-27T23:30:00.000+01:00Jo,I thought of you this morning; Basil and I went...Jo,<BR/>I thought of you this morning; Basil and I went to set the veternarian. I found in one of the dog magazines the online address for the chinese satin dog tote; they had pictures of it and also some other asian dog <BR/>accessories.<BR/><BR/>tote: www.oldshanghaionline.com<BR/><BR/>chinese takeout bowls: www.hautedogboutique.com<BR/><BR/>sushi dog toys: www.sushipups.com<BR/><BR/>asian dog coats/harnesses: www.wagginwear.com<BR/><BR/>BTW, I bought the tote for 50% off, so you may want to ask them about that if you want to buy one.<BR/><BR/>:-) GGelsomina (Jill) Lucchesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795524233543501436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161878197314409002006-10-26T16:56:00.000+01:002006-10-26T16:56:00.000+01:00I have a 'Yarn Meter' that measures yarn (or fishi...I have a 'Yarn Meter' that measures yarn (or fishing line) by the foot. That is no problem though because we can all divide by three to get the yardage. I even use it to measure the yarn left over from each project... that certainly is useful when considering its use for another project. You can read about the meter here:<BR/> <BR/>http://www.nancysknitknacks.com/<BR/>Yarn%20Meter.htm<BR/><BR/>Though I am usually a 'lurker' and haven't commented before, I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. Your writing is a joy to read no matter what the subject. Not only do you make it possible for me to 'see' inside the shed in the woods, I can even 'hear' the raindrops on the metal roof and 'smell' the fresh, moistness in the air. I check for your posts with my first cup of coffee every morning. What a grand start to the day when you are there! Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161837179040762332006-10-26T05:32:00.000+01:002006-10-26T05:32:00.000+01:00here is a review on KR about a gadget to measure o...here is a review on KR about a gadget to measure out yarn yardage<BR/><BR/>Well shoot that didn't work -- go to the main page on KR and look under tools then under beyond needles and it is the last one Yarn meter. But you can probably buy the same thing in any fly fishing shop for measureing out line and hook it to a piece of wood cheaper....rhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07857144840375879009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161824257670553332006-10-26T01:57:00.000+01:002006-10-26T01:57:00.000+01:00You can do it, Jo!! (That's me cheerleading.) I ...You can do it, Jo!! (That's me cheerleading.) I know the feeling of eleventy thousand stitches and now just keep knitting for 12 miles...but you knit so beautifully and I can hardly wait to see the finished sweater. I'm coveting the vest, by the way.....Ms. Knitingalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865381714081276186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161816183519796342006-10-25T23:43:00.000+01:002006-10-25T23:43:00.000+01:00I do so love reading your posts....educational and...I do so love reading your posts....educational and fun. Delightful commenary on Irish places, people and history. Makes me want to research my family tree a bit more...the Wright's came from there at least 6 generations back. May your fingers be blessed with speed for your new project!<BR/>And I'll check out the Tremayne mystery books...haven't heard of them and I love a good mystery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161815820617465962006-10-25T23:37:00.000+01:002006-10-25T23:37:00.000+01:00Sadly true, while it is quite difficult to get a g...Sadly true, while it is quite difficult to get a good pint of Guinness here in the states, there is the odd spot here and there where it is possible. If you're ever in southern California, try <A HREF="http://www.muldoonspub.com/" REL="nofollow">Muldoon's</A>. It was founded by Irish twins, so your odds are better, anyway. And yes, last time I was there, I had to have a beer while I waited for my Guiness.<BR/><BR/>Also, though 290 stitches does seem like a lot, that's the full circumference, right? I made an Aran for my hubby some years ago that had 190 stitches each side (front and back)--that's 380 total--and thought I'd die when I knit the sweater back in its entirety to discover it was big enough to put two of him into. A year later I pulled it all out, and started over. Knit the thing on size 4 needles (not counting the ribbing), but at least the sweater was the right size this time.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700138286943949644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161806044654803802006-10-25T20:54:00.000+01:002006-10-25T20:54:00.000+01:00Jo,you mentioned Macroom - we've been eating Macro...Jo,<BR/>you mentioned Macroom - we've been eating Macroom oatmeal porage for the last year thanks to our visit to Ballymaloe! Luckily we can buy it at a great cheese shop here in Edinburgh as it makes a great start to the day.<BR/>Now I'm off to Amazon to look up Peter Tremayne (his books sound wonderful), and from there to ebay to put a sight on some Celtic Memory yarn.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161804259589296252006-10-25T20:24:00.000+01:002006-10-25T20:24:00.000+01:00Oh, Jo, you're too funny! I love checking in with...Oh, Jo, you're too funny! I love checking in with you, you always bring a smile to my face. :0)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the stout education - to be honest I had never heard of Beamish or Murphy, and I'm very sorry to tell you that here Guinness is the drink of choice. Perhaps when we finally get over there, you can provide live education!Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636024853968816682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161804211055894542006-10-25T20:23:00.000+01:002006-10-25T20:23:00.000+01:00Are you using a niddy noddy to skein your yarn? My...Are you using a niddy noddy to skein your yarn? My niddy noddy gets 1.5 yards to the wrap, so I just wind away , either counting the wraps as I go or counting the wraps at the end and multiply by 1.5 to get yardage. Of course, I'm not usually trying to get a particular weight so that might not be much help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161802779660276412006-10-25T19:59:00.000+01:002006-10-25T19:59:00.000+01:00Lawdy! Remind me not to knit any of the Starmore t...Lawdy! Remind me not to knit any of the Starmore things I had in mind. I suppose that one must remember that the process is as enjoyable as the result. Right? Your shepherd's vest looks lovely though.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for photos along the Gearagh. And another trip to the yarn shed in the woods. Sounds like you have been very, very busy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-1161800545421632152006-10-25T19:22:00.000+01:002006-10-25T19:22:00.000+01:00There's actually a gadget designed to find the yar...There's actually a gadget designed to find the yards per pound for any yarn. It's called a McMorran Yarn Balance, and here in the states it can be bought for around $22 US.<BR/><BR/>Here's a link to a site that tells how to use one:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa00/aa022800.htm" REL="nofollow">How to Use a McMorran Yarn Balance</A><BR/><BR/>That site also offers links to a couple of places that sell them online.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686573997920802423noreply@blogger.com