tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066696565607012320.post5264629477258559192..comments2023-11-05T01:48:18.242-07:00Comments on two sticks and an afro: Because my eyes are bigger than my stomachcranberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798321932802121055noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066696565607012320.post-51554994577127091262007-06-12T02:40:00.000-07:002007-06-12T02:40:00.000-07:00Blend of wool and silk, hmmm? *ponders* I have a b...Blend of wool and silk, hmmm? *ponders* I have a ball of Rowan wool/silk that I'm willing to sacrifice for such a noble cause. I'll wait until I get the mag and have a think about it though. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up on the sites. I don't think knitpicks sells bamboo yarn though?cranberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798321932802121055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066696565607012320.post-71125682141296256132007-06-11T18:33:00.000-07:002007-06-11T18:33:00.000-07:00That is a gorgeous cardigan! I'm not so sure that...That <I>is</I> a gorgeous cardigan! I'm not so sure that the yarn has to be that expensive, though. I know that you live in the UK, but websites such as knitpicks.com and yarn.com offer some very good deals. You may also find a suitable substitute for bamboo yarn; could a blend of wool and silk work? I'm knitting some right now but it's sock weight and it looks like this cardigan requires bulkier yarn.<BR/>How about giving eBay a go? Somebody out there may be selling a bunch of bamboo yarn for (relatively) cheap!Oksanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920213441890357625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066696565607012320.post-46902841607749296942007-06-11T12:32:00.000-07:002007-06-11T12:32:00.000-07:00Hah! I'm knitting the medium size for Teva Durham'...Hah! I'm knitting the medium size for Teva Durham's orange jacket, only to find that I bought the wrong hook (5.5mm instead of 6.0mm). So, I can't even start on the pattern.<BR/><BR/>Soon though!cranberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798321932802121055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066696565607012320.post-2883438745891854292007-06-11T08:41:00.000-07:002007-06-11T08:41:00.000-07:00I have to agree with you, the blue sweater is stun...I have to agree with you, the blue sweater is stunning! I love the others you've picked too, but the blue one is lust-worthy. I have no idea why bamboo is so expensive. Perhaps the processing is time-consuming/expensive?<BR/><BR/>I have been crocheting a lot too, but mostly baby afghans. I find that crochet blankets go very fast and still look lovely. I will be anxiously following along on your crochet adventure, as I decide whether to tackle a garment myself. (p.s. my mom also made tons of starched doilies; I still have several)JayJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224060408618647903noreply@blogger.com