tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post3382707011135521069..comments2023-11-20T03:37:18.313-05:00Comments on The Knitty Gritty Homestead: For the Love of VioletThe Knitty Gritty Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890656094078973552noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-70315604179138519242010-10-01T17:41:30.775-04:002010-10-01T17:41:30.775-04:00now that is love.now that is love.kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817096153969302060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-28151921021165504182010-09-30T21:09:07.271-04:002010-09-30T21:09:07.271-04:00If this doesn't work, might I suggest switchin...If this doesn't work, might I suggest switching colours to neon pink acrylic?<br /><br />xo maureenTwigandToadstoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408437451671761958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-35875992490464956562010-09-30T12:08:49.062-04:002010-09-30T12:08:49.062-04:00Growing up, my mother knit all types of things for...Growing up, my mother knit all types of things for me.....all in acrylic, all from Daphne's. Because every attempt to learn knitting meant a scarf (BORING!), I never got around to knitting until I left home. Fast forward and I still have (and wear) the sweaters she knit me way back when, just because acrylic is so damn tough. However, I finally submitted to the urge to knit and started with socks (a Mom regular), again in acrylic becuase it is cheap and readily available. However, I fell in love with the wonderful yarn shops in my city and made the switch to wool; love the feel of the wool, the movement on the needles. Imagine my dismay when I found I had broken out in hives after the first day of proudly wearing my tres chic handknit self-striping German wool socks!!!! Sometimes, you just have to admit defeat and then cast on!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729343264973559946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-83094710727530647762010-09-30T09:56:34.893-04:002010-09-30T09:56:34.893-04:00Aww. poor little Miss! Her two cousins won't w...Aww. poor little Miss! Her two cousins won't wear wool either- too SCRATCHY- so I don't even bother.<br />You are a good, good Mommy to realize that it's not always about what you want. She will love this sweater (I hope) and you can tell her the story someday and all that will matter is the LOVE you stitched into it.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592532417364025009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-47183828682655139072010-09-30T09:39:14.983-04:002010-09-30T09:39:14.983-04:00Until recently I would have agreed with Violet! B...Until recently I would have agreed with Violet! Back in 'the day' (ie early 80's) wool sweaters meant itchy and that's what I thought (since I have sensitive skin). Then I found THEM - merino and alpaca!!! These are the most beautiful wools in the world and I use them whenever I can. Most of Ella's sweaters are grandma-made (ie acrylic) but at least she wears them.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015659430842427691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-90413564376579089192010-09-30T08:27:28.297-04:002010-09-30T08:27:28.297-04:00Oh goodness I loved this post! The squeak is the W...Oh goodness I loved this post! The squeak is the WORST isn't it?? My own boy is just now occasionally putting on his sweater... the first sweater I ever knit and telling me he loves it..... and then ripping it back off again just as quick...... *sigh* The things we do to place a handknit on those kids! I'll have to get back to you on this, but my most favoritest yarn shop just started carrying an acrylic yarn that is supposed to be very nice... I'll have to let you know what it is for the next thing you knit up for Violet ;)Stephiniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132605618075175372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-15964974800638005662010-09-30T02:46:49.034-04:002010-09-30T02:46:49.034-04:00Aaaaaahcrylics ;)
Luckily, even the world of acry...Aaaaaahcrylics ;) <br />Luckily, even the world of acrylics is changing, but I also still prefer the 'real' stuff....Ammerinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812956016757920710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-38172650891695145822010-09-29T22:52:44.363-04:002010-09-29T22:52:44.363-04:00I've only recently learned that acrylic is tru...I've only recently learned that acrylic is truly yucky stuff. I hope Violet likes her sweater. Bravo for putting aside your fiber prejudices for the sake of a Mama-knit sweater!<br /><br />Stephanie :)<br />www.simplicitymom.blogspot.comStephanie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-57450646867255186232010-09-29T21:32:02.276-04:002010-09-29T21:32:02.276-04:00Yay, it let me post...the last couple of times I t...Yay, it let me post...the last couple of times I tried to comment on your posts, it wouldn't let me at all, nothing happened when I clicked...weird.Laura Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485192062219909619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-70358412427367276782010-09-29T21:31:14.191-04:002010-09-29T21:31:14.191-04:00That picture of Violet crying is so cute, although...That picture of Violet crying is so cute, although I'm sure you weren't thinking that at the time. :)<br /><br />I understand how she feels. I am the same way. I'm sorry to say that I have not yet owned a wool sweater that I could actually wear without going crazy. I shudder when I read about the old days when people used to actually wear woolen underclothes...yeesh! My mom is actually allergic to wool though, so I guess it runs in the family!<br /><br />I will say though that knitting with wool is way better and easier than anything else. And you're right, the colours are so much prettier. I'm sure with all the fancy yarns out there today, there must be something soft enough for me to wear...if of course I was skilled enough to knit a sweater, which I am not. <br /><br />Laura @ http://gettingthere.typepad.comLaura Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485192062219909619noreply@blogger.com