tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post3407771702570088143..comments2024-01-23T11:10:44.714+00:00Comments on Celtic Memory Yarns: Twelfth Night Gone - And So Is The First ChallengeJo at Celtic Memory Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783844924689656726noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-75700704163864898852009-01-22T13:38:00.000+00:002009-01-22T13:38:00.000+00:00oh dear. I read on Ravelry that you were giving up...oh dear. I read on Ravelry that you were giving up the ghost on this one. <BR/>Just for grins, go have a look at http://www.ganseys.com/<BR/>Gordon is starting a new gansey and is documenting the process. The neatest thing about his start is that he separates those first couple of inches and knits them flat.<BR/>It's an idea.Marjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695305834402487163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-89404405982774480252009-01-15T21:24:00.000+00:002009-01-15T21:24:00.000+00:00Knit the first ten rows flat. You'll have to darn ...Knit the first ten rows flat. You'll have to darn that end in anyway....Spinningfishwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709744732495957360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-24056975725934369972009-01-15T17:47:00.000+00:002009-01-15T17:47:00.000+00:00For anyone who's interested, my new collections of...For anyone who's interested, my new collections of stitch markers are up on Ebay now. Look for my username: DressyNeedles. Come on over and browse!<BR/>Linda BurklinLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256609816116022592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-30472220221897815972009-01-14T13:16:00.000+00:002009-01-14T13:16:00.000+00:00I think Herself's flu curse came past my house on ...I think Herself's flu curse came past my house on its way to yours (probably direct line of sight tbh) - I am now officially too scared to try a pattern as I am far too close here in Ayrshire. All I did was THINK about trying to get a pattern and I was smited. I'm sticking to Elizabeth Zimmermann personally.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911174008767828459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-47220516793607776592009-01-13T18:19:00.000+00:002009-01-13T18:19:00.000+00:00That should be "Starhawk." With an "S." Can't ty...That should be "Starhawk." With an "S." Can't type to save my life today.Dez Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786093691926252698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-14188406751927076702009-01-13T18:15:00.000+00:002009-01-13T18:15:00.000+00:00My close women friends and I do Twelfth Night, too...My close women friends and I do Twelfth Night, too. We hold off on exchanging our gifts until Little Christmas -- it extends a few knitting deadlines, too. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I alway, always (did I say always?) leave a longish tail and knit the first few rows back and forth before joining at fine gauge.<BR/><BR/>I know you better, silly girl. You'll be at it again. perhaps this time to start on it for the Summer Solstice? The energy will be different then. Starmore should do like tarhawk and tell you the proper times to begin her rituals, hm?<BR/><BR/>Hoping you feel better soon....Dez Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786093691926252698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-62205604751001900572009-01-13T15:08:00.000+00:002009-01-13T15:08:00.000+00:00Ha! I know what toddy you were drinking to brace ...Ha! I know what toddy you were drinking to brace yourself against the flu -- a hot whisky! Am I correct?<BR/><BR/>Was just in Leitrim visiting friends and was introduced to this marvelous winter drink. (We darted into a pub on New Year's Day after a brisk and frosty winter's hike up in the hills around Loch Allen.) My Irish friend could hardly believe I didn't know what a hot whiskey was, but now that I do I can't give them up.<BR/><BR/>Back home in DC, we have consoled ourselves on several evenings with hot whiskies (the impending Inaugural crowds! the traffic! the decided lack of brown bread!), and I'm not sure how we got along this long without them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-81756563244962471332009-01-12T19:17:00.000+00:002009-01-12T19:17:00.000+00:00Poor Jo! I too thought you might be travelling som...Poor Jo! I too thought you might be travelling somewhere nice when I noticed you had not blogged for a while. But flu and its nastinesses is no joke. My heart went out to you when I read of your twisted rows on the Eriskay. I always knit the first few rows back and forth before joining - experience shows I keep my temper better then, or there might be more projects hurled to the floor and stamped on! Bon courage for your next project.<BR/>MelindaJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-23243364060284655942009-01-12T05:15:00.000+00:002009-01-12T05:15:00.000+00:00Ugh. I'm sorry that Eriskay has brought you such b...Ugh. I'm sorry that Eriskay has brought you such bad luck! But you're done with her now. I've had a few sweaters that twist in the third or fourth row after cast on. I have no idea how they do it. I check, check again, have someone else check, and suddenly they are undeniably twisted. Some yarns just have the devil in them. <BR/><BR/>Glad you're feeling better, and that you made it out for the Women's Christmas! Sounds like something you don't want to miss.EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-39972983001461276392009-01-12T03:23:00.000+00:002009-01-12T03:23:00.000+00:00Coughing is such a nasty business, it is especiall...Coughing is such a nasty business, it is especially hard for me with my asthma. Thank goodness you are on the mend, cough syrup with codeine usually will help me to sleep thru the night. You have such a dear fellow to share your life with, the little things he does for you. You really lead a charmed life, full of opportunities to learn and grow.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896373909497935854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-3732819125997775572009-01-11T20:40:00.000+00:002009-01-11T20:40:00.000+00:00Sorry you've been sick.But more, please, on the or...Sorry you've been sick.<BR/><BR/>But more, please, on the origins of "Women's Christmas". You throw it out there and leave us all envious. We need ammunition so that we can demand this tradition next year in our home towns!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-81630185388734124552009-01-11T17:18:00.000+00:002009-01-11T17:18:00.000+00:00Hope you are seriously on the mend, Jo. The flu i...Hope you are seriously on the mend, Jo. The flu is a bugger, for sure. <BR/><BR/>I love the idea of Little Christmas, or Women's Christmas...we get far too little celebrations as it is. Hurrah for you!<BR/><BR/>Feel better and Happy New Year!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210365786156936210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-59405747923584848992009-01-11T04:52:00.000+00:002009-01-11T04:52:00.000+00:00Ah, so that is where you have been--in bed, croaki...Ah, so that is where you have been--in bed, croaking. Very glad to hear that you have rejoined the human race. Seriously, best wishes for a healthy 2009 and many successful FOs.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382524438702483078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-68858885350030024772009-01-11T04:35:00.000+00:002009-01-11T04:35:00.000+00:00Very sorry to hear you were ill but glad to hear y...Very sorry to hear you were ill but glad to hear you're recovering.<BR/>(Kudos to your DH for being a true DH!)<BR/>I was also ignorant of the history of the Eriskay attempts until your 12/28 blog. Considering the various consequences seeming to relate to the Eriskay endeavors...I feel I must commend you on your good sense. <BR/>Please - I would also request history and expanded knowledge of "Little Christmas" or "Woman's Christmas". I'm also intrigued by the idea of a virtual, On-line version. Or possibly of inspiring my friends from my weekly Craft Klatch to have one here in Arizona.<BR/>Ah - and I'm developing a penchant for spiffy stitch markers. The ones you received are loverly. I'm off to see what I can see of Linda Burklin's. <BR/>Healing thoughts to you. Be well.KiniaCat Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069514211336130778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-37656982445544847352009-01-11T02:47:00.000+00:002009-01-11T02:47:00.000+00:00I'm really very sorry you've been sick, but all th...I'm really very sorry you've been sick, but all this talk of Eriskay being cursed has me almost itching to cast it on! Which I absolutely cannot do because I've just finished loading up my queue with knits for mom, dad and the hubby. I write this with kind intentions and sympathy for your trials, but I seriously don't believe in this curse. <BR/><BR/>Women's Christmas is an intriguing idea. I've never heard of it. I'm off to Google it to see what I can learn.LaurieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609188211326621400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-28316668315603872222009-01-11T01:00:00.000+00:002009-01-11T01:00:00.000+00:00Poor CM! Those stitch markers are incredibly love...Poor CM! Those stitch markers are incredibly lovely.Windybrook Spinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314883389116848747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-66847485649920633402009-01-10T22:58:00.000+00:002009-01-10T22:58:00.000+00:00And here I thought that since you weren't posting ...And here I thought that since you weren't posting you must be traveling with himself, doing the end of year/beginning of new year obligatory photos; I was looking forward to seeing crazy folks turning blue after a dip in the ocean. But sorry you were ill and glad you are on the mend.<BR/>That gorgeous red shetland really does want to be a shawl. Knitting-delight's Birgit is starting a new one this coming Thursday called "Lady Jane". Maybe you'll join us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-17867858170349041252009-01-10T22:30:00.000+00:002009-01-10T22:30:00.000+00:00So glad to hear you are feeling better! I sympath...So glad to hear you are feeling better! I sympathise, as I'm just recovering from 4 weeks of coughing and ick.<BR/><BR/>That yarn needs put in time out! It sounds like it has it's own idea of what it wants to be. <BR/><BR/>We have a big job that needs done. We have been trying to get it done for several years. Every time we have dug in to do it, someone has suffered a major injury (unrelated to the job)! Broken bones and such type things. As you can imagine, we are all a bit skittish about approaching the task again!<BR/><BR/>The ladies night on the town sounds like great fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-83063153356926337822009-01-10T20:57:00.000+00:002009-01-10T20:57:00.000+00:00Your spirit is indominable! How lovely the stitch...Your spirit is indominable! How lovely the stitch markers are. I searched for Linda B's work, and could not find it. Would you or she post a link?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-75481151839458977142009-01-10T20:17:00.000+00:002009-01-10T20:17:00.000+00:00Oh, my. You're made of sturdier stuff than I am, ...Oh, my. You're made of sturdier stuff than I am, even attempting Eriskay again. However, I also admire the fact that you know when to admit defeat. I think I'd be afraid to even attempt any of Herself's designs. (The phrase, "I'm not worthy" will not leave my mind.)<BR/><BR/>The stitch markers are beyond lovely--no wonder Linda has been so rushed. Such talent!<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of Little Christmas, and your online idea is terrific. I must admit to being an ABBA fan, corny though it may be. I wait until I'm home alone, turn it up loud, and sing and dance like a loon. My family already know I'm nuts, but no use adding fuel to the fire, is there?<BR/><BR/>Here's to a speedy and complete recovery, and I wish you and yours a (belated--sorry) very happy, healthy New Year.<BR/>barbinvicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-91173442153396921202009-01-10T19:28:00.000+00:002009-01-10T19:28:00.000+00:00I love reading your blog, and I'm glad you're on t...I love reading your blog, and I'm glad you're on the mend. Hot Toddies are the cure-all for anything you really need to sweat out, so keep the lemon and honey going and you should be even better soon.<BR/><BR/>As to the sweater, well. Condolences on that, as well. I'm sure when you're feeling better, you'll find yourself taking it on again (and again and again and again), although I have to admit the name sounds like something vaguely dirty rendered into Pig Latin. I'm not sure how wild I'd be to handle a project at that gauge, in that shade of red, with a name that translates constantly as "Amnday" in my head. <BR/><BR/>Then again, knowing myself, I'd probably giggle myself sick over it... :-)<BR/><BR/>(Why no edit feature in Blogger comments? Life would be so much easier for the spelling challenged like me if there was!)Silver Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281318425997456897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-23796510399691197822009-01-10T19:24:00.000+00:002009-01-10T19:24:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Silver Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281318425997456897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-28575055696359549652009-01-10T17:20:00.000+00:002009-01-10T17:20:00.000+00:00I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. And ...I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. And good for you to know when to finally abandon a pattern! Somethings just aren't meant to be, you know?<BR/><BR/>I've never heard of Little Christmas before. It sounds quite lovely. I'm glad that you were able to get out and enjoy a little bit of it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880136725741122425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-89984076671773917402009-01-10T15:38:00.000+00:002009-01-10T15:38:00.000+00:00Oh you poor thing! I'm glad you are feeling bette...Oh you poor thing! I'm glad you are feeling better and I don't blame you one bit for deciding to abandon *that* *pattern*. I am just about to start mine, so I hope that I can avoid the curse of You Know Who.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379842064443897705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-88270329865559709212009-01-10T15:27:00.000+00:002009-01-10T15:27:00.000+00:00I'm so glad you liked the markers I sent you. I'm...I'm so glad you liked the markers I sent you. I'm already working on spring designs and should have them ready soon.<BR/><BR/>And very, very glad you were well enough to enjoy your Twelfth Night outing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256609816116022592noreply@blogger.com