tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post3616277880434369665..comments2023-10-02T08:42:20.907-04:00Comments on A Knitting Nurse: Getting to the pointRudeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-80729054833314269742011-02-08T21:05:19.508-05:002011-02-08T21:05:19.508-05:00Ruth, it was my pleasure. I'm so glad you lik...Ruth, it was my pleasure. I'm so glad you like it!Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-54051626337413457852011-02-06T22:31:32.661-05:002011-02-06T22:31:32.661-05:00I can say the colours are even more beautifull in ...I can say the colours are even more beautifull in real life as this beautifull little shwal just arived in my letter box. I can't stop stroking it. What a delighful totally unexepected surprize. Thank you so much.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-85777201815913735372011-01-24T23:18:50.866-05:002011-01-24T23:18:50.866-05:00I just love the colours its beautifull.I just love the colours its beautifull.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-39503948531444512892011-01-24T19:42:51.881-05:002011-01-24T19:42:51.881-05:00This is stunningly beautiful, I love the colors......This is stunningly beautiful, I love the colors...Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-63280964999431133092011-01-24T16:18:17.570-05:002011-01-24T16:18:17.570-05:00You win the guessing prize Brenda. Thank you for ...You win the guessing prize Brenda. Thank you for finally outing anonymous!Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-72626710632566141472011-01-24T14:59:42.100-05:002011-01-24T14:59:42.100-05:00I have never blocked, but I am not sure I have eve...I have never blocked, but I am not sure I have ever made anything that needed it. I am working on a lace blanket now though that will have to be. Isn't anonymous your husband being silly...or one of your brothers? They used to leave such hilarious comments.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-70102748847412447452011-01-24T13:05:56.999-05:002011-01-24T13:05:56.999-05:00I am guilty of not blocking some small items if I ...I am guilty of not blocking some small items if I like the look already. It's just because I'm being lazy.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104183523270069201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-47414393474578388572011-01-24T11:13:46.753-05:002011-01-24T11:13:46.753-05:00Blocking is such a must with lace. I'm not su...Blocking is such a must with lace. I'm not sure Anon's info is quite correct...and it doesn't address the needs of all those yarn-overs. <br /> Your shawl is just gorgeous. Block on!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-51899512194533230002011-01-24T09:05:13.844-05:002011-01-24T09:05:13.844-05:00Rudee, this shawl is just beautiful.Rudee, this shawl is just beautiful.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-14108576507406574302011-01-24T08:02:31.745-05:002011-01-24T08:02:31.745-05:00I don't understand anon's comment about bl...I don't understand anon's comment about blocking going out of style when the judges evidently expect it [marking down for not doing it] - and I know you always use nice quality yarn Rudee.<br /><br />This piece is lovely, so delicate and it really steps it up a notch with the blocking. The detail is fabulous. :)SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-71402665102808107732011-01-24T08:01:55.938-05:002011-01-24T08:01:55.938-05:00I don't understand anon's comment about bl...I don't understand anon's comment about blocking going out of style when the judges evidently demand it - and I know you always use nice quality yarn Rudee.<br /><br />This piece is lovely, so delicate and it really steps it up a notch with the blocking. The detail is fabulous. :)SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-89558442227677691812011-01-24T00:05:52.866-05:002011-01-24T00:05:52.866-05:00I always block, especially as you do, shawls an fa...I always block, especially as you do, shawls an fancy stitches. I just finished a 72 inch lacy scarf that's drying. I must post it soon...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-44869202506072346252011-01-23T23:27:05.992-05:002011-01-23T23:27:05.992-05:00Very pretty shawl. I don't understand skipping...Very pretty shawl. I don't understand skipping the blocking. Maybe those enterers don't go online.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229883789485107841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-29459442678367014442011-01-23T22:40:30.503-05:002011-01-23T22:40:30.503-05:00Just a little FYI:
Wet blocking knitting is an ap...Just a little FYI:<br /><br />Wet blocking knitting is an appropriate method for blocking man-made fibers, novelty yarns (except for some very delicate novelties that may fall apart when wet—check the label for care instructions and don't wet anything that says it shouldn't be wet) and some wools and wool blends if done carefully (remember heat and agitation can cause wool to felt).<br /><br />But, don't forget, steam blocking is always an option..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-49891778405469234602011-01-23T22:27:19.782-05:002011-01-23T22:27:19.782-05:00To be honest, "blocking" went out of sty...To be honest, "blocking" went out of style years ago. With the quality of today's roving, blocking is no longer necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com