tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post8531447432938405079..comments2023-07-19T21:13:33.670+10:00Comments on Rose Red: Decisions, decisionsRose Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-50110470668294930662008-02-25T14:39:00.000+11:002008-02-25T14:39:00.000+11:00great post! gets me thinking again about my own d...great post! gets me thinking again about my own decision process about what to knit next. so much has to all come together to get a project on the go.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222429726412085913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-56693084005226632622008-02-24T17:06:00.000+11:002008-02-24T17:06:00.000+11:00Yarntini sock yarn is the best sock yarn ever. Had...Yarntini sock yarn is the <I>best sock yarn <B>ever</B></I>. Had I a firstborn, I would trade it in for just one more skein of that sweet, stripey goodness.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690866803152415033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-54352857685027324132008-02-20T08:01:00.000+11:002008-02-20T08:01:00.000+11:00That is cute yarn (and I think the time was probab...That is cute yarn (and I think the time was probably on the start-up, don't you?) I think this list is interesting; I have some similarities (needing an easy sock for TV or company-knitting), and some major differences (like how I can become instantly obsessed over a new pattern and push aside all other obligations in my hunt for the yarn and lust for action - tossing stuff off needles and onto the floor and not even bothering to read the pattern before casting on the new project...)MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-24769448928830977722008-02-19T11:41:00.000+11:002008-02-19T11:41:00.000+11:00Great list - you are so detailed and exact in your...Great list - you are so detailed and exact in your thinking. <BR/><BR/>I won't even go into my thoughts at the moment, except to ask why on earth did they allocate Grey's to the Sunday night timeslot!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-76247908989467594642008-02-18T07:41:00.000+11:002008-02-18T07:41:00.000+11:00oh nothing beats a bit of tv knitting! and I love ...oh nothing beats a bit of tv knitting! and I love the name of that yarn...<BR/><BR/>Corrie:)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-49515087806291453832008-02-16T23:45:00.000+11:002008-02-16T23:45:00.000+11:00oooh, the availability of the needles, that one al...oooh, the availability of the needles, that one always gets me. At one stage I thought I'd try having two projects on the same needle (because I'm cheap) - didn't work so well. <BR/>I really enjoyed your list! I'm still trying to figure out what works for me. In fact, I cast on several things after writing that post and have not knit a stitch since mid-Jan. I am not giving myself too hard a time about it. I reckon I'll know when I'm ready to pick it up again. (But there really is a baby knit I must finish sooner rather than later!)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09917833708894680350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-37070621381507587792008-02-16T11:14:00.000+11:002008-02-16T11:14:00.000+11:00Wow, that's a lot of thought. I usually choose pro...Wow, that's a lot of thought. I usually choose products by virtue of what I want to knit (mostly socks these days, my feet are cold) and by what delightful knitted products I can give to people as gifts. Since I am a slow knitter, and have commitment issues, I tend to have a few projects at once so that I don't get bored or lose too much interest.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250084025459835860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-75248342251797607632008-02-16T09:44:00.000+11:002008-02-16T09:44:00.000+11:00That was a really interesting read and got me thin...That was a really interesting read and got me thinking about my kntting choices. Often the choice is made by "What new technique can I learn?" or "What new article can I try?" LOL<BR/><BR/>Because I'm a loose knitter, my most used needle size is 3.75mm. I love Kntipick circulars; I find the dpns a little heavy.<BR/><BR/>BTW, can you tell me what brand wool winder you use? I'd love to be able to make those cute little yarn cakes instead of winding all my balls by hand!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-26868811824583035772008-02-16T03:37:00.000+11:002008-02-16T03:37:00.000+11:00This year I'm letting the inner knitter decide wha...This year I'm letting the inner knitter decide what I knit and she is a fickle, starty starty type gal<BR/><BR/>Love that McDreamy colourway and the idea of knitting it while GA wathcing is fab - as is the idea of scarf socks sort of like idiot mittens maybe with a scarf that runs down to your socks?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149251009285628796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-4003839878706978732008-02-16T01:10:00.000+11:002008-02-16T01:10:00.000+11:00Gorgeous sockies! I used to take a lot of time dec...Gorgeous sockies! I used to take a lot of time deciding what to knit but that has changed recently. For some reason I now just go by what I truly want to knit, an instinct thing!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730130796826375503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-81621436313052125632008-02-16T00:31:00.000+11:002008-02-16T00:31:00.000+11:00My thought processes are very similar to yours, es...My thought processes are very similar to yours, especially #1. I don't use my friends' activity nearly as much as I should...never mind, then my queue would be even longer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-85311705617393245142008-02-15T22:08:00.000+11:002008-02-15T22:08:00.000+11:00How very organised of you RR, your thinking and ap...How very organised of you RR, your thinking and approach to knitting that is.<BR/><BR/>Great idea on having a project you work on during a TV show, I think I'll pick a new one for Bros + Sis'. <BR/><BR/>Oh and point 6...that's me to the letter!SadieandLancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083216783467316109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-82018354453348638672008-02-15T15:53:00.000+11:002008-02-15T15:53:00.000+11:00Oh yes, I meant to say too that 4.5 is my most com...Oh yes, I meant to say too that 4.5 is my most commonly used size too. It's the one of the Knitpicks I've used the most and I agree, I need to get more tips in that size. You are so clever.Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961733332080072331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-73074366537692299972008-02-15T14:18:00.000+11:002008-02-15T14:18:00.000+11:00You've made my head spin. I don't know that I've e...You've made my head spin. I don't know that I've ever put that much thought into it, although maybe I should. I also love seeing the "friend's activity" function in Ravelry. And I had to look up which US size 4.5 mm is and then chuckle, because I just said last night that I need another set of US 7 DPNs. Which are, of course, 4.5 mm. :-) I have them on hold so they'll be available when I get to the Feb baby sweater sleeves, but I want to start Evangeline mitts or the second Peekaboo mitten, both of which require the same DPNs. So I started a plain sock instead, for exactly the reasons you stated!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-2255337880026491542008-02-15T14:15:00.000+11:002008-02-15T14:15:00.000+11:00No Red Rose you are not a slow knitter, just too b...No Red Rose you are not a slow knitter, just too busy watching Mr McDreamy.....<BR/><BR/>Your list is so me. I have 10 WIP's on sticks at the moment varying from 2.25mm - 5.5mm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-69545531804653068882008-02-15T12:16:00.000+11:002008-02-15T12:16:00.000+11:00It's complicated, isn't it?I'm trying to nerve mys...It's complicated, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to nerve myself to inventory my current projects.<BR/><BR/>And to update my needle inventory.<BR/><BR/>And inventory my stash.<BR/><BR/>and juggle six balls and a couple of clubs, what the hey!Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-39796679542410761242008-02-15T11:33:00.000+11:002008-02-15T11:33:00.000+11:00I have stripey yarn alnmost the exact same colours...I have stripey yarn alnmost the exact same colours - love watching the stripes unflod! (Highly recommend the happy Spider's rainbow for this process!) I've only become a 'more than 1 item ' knitter in the last 8 or so months - but have gor it bad - currently have 3 socks, 1 bag, Bella and a dishcloth on the go. Gotta get Bella finished!TinkingBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424679933020998879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-52338678968858177662008-02-15T10:48:00.000+11:002008-02-15T10:48:00.000+11:00I'm in the same boat right now, trying to decide w...I'm in the same boat right now, trying to decide what next. I have no formula though, something will wind up on the needles. My problem is that the stash is too big, and I'm spoiled for choice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-59479046953994159592008-02-15T10:33:00.000+11:002008-02-15T10:33:00.000+11:00That's a great list & I think I fall into many of ...That's a great list & I think I fall into many of your categories but not with so many KIPs. I love sock knitting too & always have 2 on the needles - 1 simple & 1 more challenging. Love the colors of your stripey sock.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306539972324022543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30616565.post-32470251946775944642008-02-15T10:32:00.000+11:002008-02-15T10:32:00.000+11:00You're right - watching stripes is a lot of fun. Y...You're right - watching stripes is a lot of fun. You're a recent convert to strip watching, though, aren't you? I remember you saying a while back that you were less drawn to striping than you were to semi solids. <BR/><BR/>I could have written much of this post myself! Although I often start projects too quickly, with too little thought and often end up ripping out projects I'm not so happy with. I could use more of your brewing time, I think.Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961733332080072331noreply@blogger.com