tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post1388541119520985552..comments2024-03-18T06:46:14.562-04:00Comments on The A.D.D. Knitter--because I make everything a lot harder than it needs to be...: Oh baby...The A.D.D. Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667169869020308185noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-70681948616859741332007-05-08T09:31:00.000-04:002007-05-08T09:31:00.000-04:00Emerging from an unplanned blog-break here, so sor...Emerging from an unplanned blog-break here, so sorry this comment comes so late, but:<BR/><BR/>What a great baby sweater!<BR/><BR/>For me, knitting for others is in large part a selfish justification for buying more yarn, even though my yarn closet is already bursting at the seams. I also enjoy the blush of pride when someone gushes over a hand-knit gift. Shallow, I know.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278895757317443494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-86423467746857702762007-05-05T02:11:00.000-04:002007-05-05T02:11:00.000-04:00Sometimes when I look at the stats of my blog and ...Sometimes when I look at the stats of my blog and see with what kind of search words and -phrases people use and then get to my blog, I'm seriously wondering if they're all totally nuts out there? Perhaps brain-amputated? Or something even worse? It's scary at times, really... And it's also scary to see what kind of stuff I'm obviously writing to draw these "searchers" here in the first place! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-81109515578796609482007-05-02T08:27:00.000-04:002007-05-02T08:27:00.000-04:00Wow, I am in awe over this beautiful handknitted s...Wow, I am in awe over this beautiful handknitted sweater you made! It's totally stunning!!!KnitPastishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559491322677694832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-24586214048928840762007-05-01T10:36:00.000-04:002007-05-01T10:36:00.000-04:00Speaking of gifts, I'm posting anonymously because...Speaking of gifts, I'm posting anonymously because I'm your yarn buddy in the gnome swap. I'm just letting you know that you'll definitely be getting something great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-86744100569842151632007-04-30T23:13:00.000-04:002007-04-30T23:13:00.000-04:00that baby sweater turned out gorgeous!!! i feel yo...that baby sweater turned out gorgeous!!! <BR/><BR/>i feel you about the whole handknit recipient thing. my brothers new wife grabbed my in a huge bear hug when i presented her with handknit socks for wedding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-69590106412473762342007-04-30T16:17:00.000-04:002007-04-30T16:17:00.000-04:00Love that sweater! Beautiful cables and color!Love that sweater! Beautiful cables and color!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-30196802179902254142007-04-29T21:38:00.000-04:002007-04-29T21:38:00.000-04:00Love, love, love the sweater!So beautiful!!Love, love, love the sweater!<BR/><BR/>So beautiful!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275385765900157632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-48285180172258031272007-04-29T11:09:00.000-04:002007-04-29T11:09:00.000-04:00great, great sweater. the only unexpected reaction...great, great sweater. the only unexpected reaction i really got was from my boyfriend's mom. i made a pretty basic scarf out of chenille yarn when i met her, only to learn that she's a FABULOUS knitter and i looked like a fool. she was gracious, but i was pretty pissed at the boyfriend.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260759869232877793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-73621123985151327302007-04-28T23:05:00.000-04:002007-04-28T23:05:00.000-04:00The baby, hat, and sweater are ADORABLE!! Great jo...The baby, hat, and sweater are ADORABLE!! Great job..<BR/>As for giving hand knits to non knitters.. I have had a few that just say thanks and didnt really seem to appreciate the time and effort..(they get scratched off my knit list) then I have the ones that gush or just absolutely adore it and will use it! those are the ones I knit for..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-69996970990299830232007-04-27T10:32:00.000-04:002007-04-27T10:32:00.000-04:00The sweater looks great! I almost wish I had small...The sweater looks great! I almost wish I had small people to knit for so I could make a project like that. ;)<BR/><BR/>I could tell you the story about the vest I knit for the boyfriend for V-day that was "too orange" so he doesn't wear it. But that would be depressing now wouldn't it? ;)<BR/><BR/>JessicaZarzuelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301047170674108762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-31092779181036420772007-04-27T09:49:00.000-04:002007-04-27T09:49:00.000-04:00What a cute sweater! The only person I really giv...What a cute sweater! The only person I really give knit to is my husband and he's thinks it's just wonderful.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676228724944263850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-41430264827381724202007-04-27T09:22:00.000-04:002007-04-27T09:22:00.000-04:00That sweater is so gorgeous... anyone who does not...That sweater is so gorgeous... anyone who does not appreciate the meticulous effort put into it is insane! Although, if your non-knitting friends are anything like my non-knitting friends they'll probably just be in shock that you <I>actually</I> made it. It's just so beautiful.<BR/><BR/>The only semi-weird response I've ever gotten was from my dad... I made him a hat for his birthday and he gradschoolknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835176150164480201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-82262334772630840612007-04-27T08:07:00.000-04:002007-04-27T08:07:00.000-04:00That sweater is gorgeous! Gift it immediately--we ...That sweater is gorgeous! Gift it immediately--we want to see it on the cute baby! I'm still in SSH (seed stitch hell) with the sleeves on my baby's first aran. Gotta finish - you put me to shame. Time to put down the socks and just finish it.<BR/><BR/>DanniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-7409098577645314862007-04-27T02:08:00.000-04:002007-04-27T02:08:00.000-04:00That sweater is so freaking cute! Lucky, lucky ba...That sweater is so freaking cute! Lucky, lucky baby. I am tempted to knit only baby stuff. So cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-51721620396490579542007-04-27T00:10:00.000-04:002007-04-27T00:10:00.000-04:00I love the sweater, great pattern, fun color. Kni...I love the sweater, great pattern, fun color. Knitted gift giving is tough. I went made doing it at first, but now there are only a select few that will receive from me. I've discovered that I (and Mr. B) are the most appreciative recipients.schrodingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-40010540790836709752007-04-26T19:57:00.000-04:002007-04-26T19:57:00.000-04:00The sweater is just too adorable for words. The m...The sweater is just too adorable for words. The mom will love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-33533072175108329382007-04-26T17:19:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:19:00.000-04:00The sweater came out wonderful! Love it. Hmmm, I...The sweater came out wonderful! Love it. Hmmm, I don't think I've had any weird reactions to knitted gifts yet. Maybe I should try knitting weirder stuff (like that knitted uterus or something!!)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-18719788446138628842007-04-26T17:17:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:17:00.000-04:00I love the baby sweater! It is gorgeous - and I k...I love the baby sweater! It is gorgeous - and I know it will be appreciated by the recipient. <BR/><BR/>You'll get so many different kinds of responses from gifts of knitting - and I totally agree that some of it is selfish - it's just so fun to knit baby things...but most non-knitters don't realize thatProf. Knitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362834963520007811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-57731328963039260072007-04-26T15:25:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:25:00.000-04:00I love the sweater. It looks so cute! I'm so sel...I love the sweater. It looks so cute! I'm so selfish that I hardly give away hand-knits. I used to give out a lot of baby hats and booties, but then I quickly discovered that my humble hand-knits were put aside for, oh, Ralph Lauren Baby or something else. So now I just pick and choose my recipients very carefully.Lone Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933466462415996871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-20928801860680687522007-04-26T15:05:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:05:00.000-04:00Awesome sweater! I wouldn't be able to wait to gi...Awesome sweater! I wouldn't be able to wait to give it. Go for it! Thanks for not spoiling the STR shipment. I can't wait to get home and look for it.Knitting Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763905105395493610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-67900904372181643312007-04-26T15:02:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:02:00.000-04:00My philosophy is: As long as it is washable, give,...My philosophy is: As long as it is washable, give, give, give. But only another knitter/yarn snob will appreciate it if you knit something out of a special yarn that might require hand washing. Unless the non-knitter is a compulsive launderer who follows washing instructions, separates colours and lays-flat-to-dry.<BR/><BR/>The aran cardigan you knit up. It is beautiful, and a very fun colour....Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705558268782509452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-69502582447778452622007-04-26T13:13:00.000-04:002007-04-26T13:13:00.000-04:00I circumvent the issue by being the World's Most S...I circumvent the issue by being the World's Most Selfish Knitter and keeping most things for myself.<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous baby Aran!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-38553871291594483842007-04-26T11:01:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:01:00.000-04:00I knit some wool boot socks for my college boyfrie...I knit some wool boot socks for my college boyfriend - high ones to go past the tops of the boots. He was an avid skier and outdoorsman. They took me forever to knit. He opened the package and laughed and said, "Okay, what did you really get me?"YawnOverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709655565262326988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-88847642727429851062007-04-26T10:53:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:53:00.000-04:00Gift giving can always be tricky. I have had peopl...Gift giving can always be tricky. I have had people think I was coming on too strong when I gift hand-made stuff, where as other people appreciate it for what it is. Some people use the gifts, others never wear them. *shrugs* At the end of the day, it allows you to indulge in your hobby and to give someone something sweet. I'm sure it'll be fine :)<BR/><BR/>The sweater, btw, is just lovely. I Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997974591271534440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-20972145379198747092007-04-26T10:26:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:26:00.000-04:00The only unexpected thing was that I once made my ...The only unexpected thing was that I once made my father a scarf, and I don't think he *ever* wore it! :(<BR/><BR/>Beautiful baby sweater! Green is my favorite color, too.<BR/><BR/>I finished my first sock! I gave up on the DPNs entirely and learned magic loop. Haven't had a chance to post about it yet.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804287181963162548noreply@blogger.com