tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post1853725296437857719..comments2024-03-22T07:18:18.281+10:30Comments on Lupey Loops: Meditative or … boring?Jodiebodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-26907084448633096392014-12-20T08:29:07.662+10:302014-12-20T08:29:07.662+10:30Judging by your projects, you have talent too. Kee...Judging by your projects, you have talent too. Keep practicing and trying new things. Crochet is so broad with its range of techniques, you will soon discover what you enjoy most and what comes easiest to you. There are many ways to develop expertise; e.g. find your niche and practice, practice, practice; or become acquainted with many different techniques and skills to become a versatile 'all-rounder' and practice, practice, practice! Meanwhile, continue to research your chosen area and observe and enjoy the crochet around you. You don't have to worry about talent, Frigga. Be confident!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-64844250509339123302014-11-25T06:46:56.538+10:302014-11-25T06:46:56.538+10:30My goodness! This is stunning!
You're so talen...My goodness! This is stunning!<br />You're so talented! I wish I could crochet as well as you!Frigga | One Badass Motherhttp://www.onebadassmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-41933838974878574272014-11-24T17:15:46.405+10:302014-11-24T17:15:46.405+10:30I love your blanket and I have also kept going on ...I love your blanket and I have also kept going on the cardigan. Almost there! I'm not sure if I am totally happy with the results in the sleeves but time will tell. It is hard to know until it is seamed and washed properly. <br />There is a certain satisfaction to be gained from working larger projects that small projects cannot give. I usually like to have one large project and one small at the same time; or one simple and one more involved so that there is something for every crochet mood.<br />Thanks for your well wishes and hugs. It helps. I have been trying to take things as slowly as possible and not look at the growing chaos in my home as I leave daily chores to every 2nd or 3rd day [looking out the window as I type this]. <br />All the best xx<br />JodieJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-83363680201641673762014-11-24T08:57:32.333+10:302014-11-24T08:57:32.333+10:30Hi Jodie! You've been doing a great job so far...Hi Jodie! You've been doing a great job so far, so just keep going. It will be finished soon! I'm working like mad on my blanket, because I also want to finish it (It's also going to be kingsized I think). <br />Sorry to hear you have been unwell. Take things slow and don't push yourself too hard!<br />Hugs!<br />Ingrid xx<br />http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.beIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-15104173341395189382014-11-14T17:06:37.796+10:302014-11-14T17:06:37.796+10:30I am glad it isn't 'just me who starts to ...I am glad it isn't 'just me who starts to get sick of a project if it takes too long but I do appreciate your emphatic reasoning. Don't worry - I will not give up on the cardigan. As you rightly suggest, it is almost finished and it would be silly to stop now. That is a useful point to remember and it will sustain my efforts.<br />Thank you for sticking with me!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-46719155674550333542014-11-14T16:55:46.589+10:302014-11-14T16:55:46.589+10:30The changeable Spring weather is not good for me b...The changeable Spring weather is not good for me but hot weather is the worst. It was 38°C (100.5°F) yesterday but am still feeling so 'wiped out' today that I cancelled my plans to go to this year's annual Craft and Quilt Fair. Today was the only day for me to go due to other commitments so it is disappointing. I was hoping to catch up with Prudence Mapstone who does beautiful freeform crochet that she calls 'scrumbling'. Her website is "Knot Just Knitting" ( http://knotjustknitting.com/ ) and she is a good source for some beautiful yarns and hard-to-find materials.<br />You seem to complete your blankets fairly quickly. What is the average time taken for each of your blankets? Is the thought of taking any longer on a blanket the impetus for you to get on with it? I am feeling that way with the cardigan but need to get a little gift done before the end of school term. Only a few more weeks left.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-48773184500666474692014-11-14T16:44:13.618+10:302014-11-14T16:44:13.618+10:30Ooh! A king sized blanket is impressive. Is it a ...Ooh! A king sized blanket is impressive. Is it a one-piece or modular design? I can see how time restraints have forced you to put it aside with Christmas getting closer with each day.<br />I am also allowing myself to get distracted with end-of-year projects. I have decided to get the one remaining small project done asap because I need to give it to someone before the end of school term. Once that is done, before the weekend is out with luck, I will return to the cardigan. <br />All year I have had ideas for Christmas gifts and have been collecting materials but with all the new babies this year, I haven't had time to get started so they will probably be for next Christmas now!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-84616549508394140822014-11-13T17:54:58.402+10:302014-11-13T17:54:58.402+10:30I am sorry to read that you are fighting with anot...I am sorry to read that you are fighting with another flare. I bet the weather isn't helping either :( My fingers are crossed that you will get better soon!<br /><br />I can also understand that such large projects can become a bit boring. I love making blankets but at some point I only want to finish them because it takes soooo long!<br /><br />Take care<br />Anne<br />http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de<br /><br />Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245498764155066221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-81433519415938477772014-11-13T00:49:57.174+10:302014-11-13T00:49:57.174+10:30You are so very nearly finished!! Consider the fin...You are so very nearly finished!! Consider the finishing of this ribbing to be a small project. Start it from now and you'll soon be finished - just like those small projects you are really wanting to pick up. Listen to me! I'm making a king sized blanket and I've put it away so I can concentrate on small projects. Of course, they're for Christmas, so I don't really have much option now we're in the middle of November!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.com