tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post8802221577954341945..comments2023-05-04T05:30:51.832-04:00Comments on Criminy Jickets: Up and DownDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483752128029075112noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-43680468532747394422009-05-25T00:23:16.521-04:002009-05-25T00:23:16.521-04:00I think your socks are gorgeous. Sorry you think t...I think your socks are gorgeous. Sorry you think they are ugly. Beautiful work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-55526265746217827662009-04-29T08:48:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:48:00.000-04:00Oh my dear, your spinning is lovely. I MUST pick u...Oh my dear, your spinning is lovely. I MUST pick up my spindles and master them. Your spindle is a nice one, steady is GOOD.<br /><br />And poor socks, they really aren't ghastly. The colors are quite nice. Is it that the dyeing neither stripes nor breaks up, in fact it does a bit of both?<br /><br />Taking a class with Lucy Neatby this afternoon on how to "mix-up" variegated yarns. Mainly, I'm excited to have a class with Neatby. In all honesty, I rather like my hand-dyes that stripe and zig-zag and pool totally beyond my control. And I frequently don't like the same yarns "broken-up". I'll report back later.<br /><br />I've been on the same sort of loss of sock mojo for the last year. I finally found a pattern I love and am churning out a pair that will make me quite happy. Shur'tugal, originally a man's pattern. Looks complex but easy to memorize. Love the way it fits.<br /><br />Already thinking I will do the Par 5 Socks next, although I may first scooch in Yarnissima's Kiila mystery pattern that comes out in a couple of days. Who can resist? And I hope she will be available to help solve the fit of the toe up for my heel/arch.<br /><br />BTW, I bombed out of Sock Madness on that first pattern, too. Clever idea, but it just didn't "read" as a pattern, just wrinkled and bunchy. And I have the same long heel, high arch issues which I just couldn't solve with that pattern. And I didn't like my yarn with the pattern. Definitely frogging these back to the ribbing and may turn them into another pair of Zombies from last year's Sock Madness. I've worn the tail off those.Angelunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333889782201425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-19345860293518636522009-04-06T22:12:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:12:00.000-04:00I think if I had 9 problem children socks, I'd reg...I think if I had 9 problem children socks, I'd register for the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat, and bring all 9 of the socks and ask for advice.Tedhttp://knitterguy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-19354420883307472492009-03-28T03:01:00.000-04:002009-03-28T03:01:00.000-04:00Hi Dave, love your hand-spun yarn. The colours are...Hi Dave, love your hand-spun yarn. The colours are right up my alley. And I'm soooo not with Cynthia in her prediction that you'll soon own a wheel. I do own a wheel and like it just fine but for some strange reason I really seem to be a spindler. I find it much more relaxing, more flexible and collecting spindles is so much more fun than buying ONE wheel. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I find to spin a thicker yarn I need quite a heavy spindle (40 grams and more) that turns really slow. Otherwise I've got the same problem you've just described. <BR/><BR/>As for your socks, they are not ugly per se. The colours are probably just not your thing. I'm totally the summer type and find it really hard to knit colours like orange or light green or browns of any kind. And don't bother with all the other 9 sock projects from hell. If you don't feel the magic, just frog them. I know it's hard but all your knitting mojo is probably caught up in those socks. FREE it, I'd say :-)<BR/><BR/>Happy spinning and knitting.<BR/>SoozaSoozahttp://blog.soozasknitting.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-11356423217898385512009-03-27T06:32:00.000-04:002009-03-27T06:32:00.000-04:00DaveBeautiful spindle you have thereDave<BR/>Beautiful spindle you have thereSigurborg Johannsdottirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103551537465983021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-88964656851990730632009-03-26T13:40:00.000-04:002009-03-26T13:40:00.000-04:00Someone will most assuredly find something that yo...Someone will most assuredly find something that you think ugly as beautiful. I completed the Sock Madness sock and personally think it ugly...but others have requested that I post the finished photo in a variety of places because they like the way the color plays or think it beautiful. Not to my eye...but then, they aren't going to be my socks anyway. Eye of the beholder...and thankfully, the recipient LOVES them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-33411121059564596722009-03-24T16:56:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:56:00.000-04:00I think the socks are quite nice, actually. Your s...I think the socks are quite nice, actually. Your spinning is lovely.Natalie Servanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789415108003947828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-81150428986575835032009-03-24T11:47:00.000-04:002009-03-24T11:47:00.000-04:00Please send all ugly socks/half-finished socks/not...Please send all ugly socks/half-finished socks/not started socks this way - I'll pay the postage! I have sons who love ugly socks (as long as they're hand knit) and I can't keep up!!<BR/>Seriously.<BR/>DoreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-55971732193591679032009-03-24T08:08:00.000-04:002009-03-24T08:08:00.000-04:00The Allspunup turned out great! I'm planning a Nav...The Allspunup turned out great! I'm planning a Navajo ply for mine. Your spindle is lovely too by the way.sgeddeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275763405350309320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-91260903883220704402009-03-23T23:27:00.000-04:002009-03-23T23:27:00.000-04:00Beautiful spinning!!Sometimes the knitting just is...Beautiful spinning!!<BR/><BR/>Sometimes the knitting just isn't working and you need to set it aside...it is what it is. ;o) You'll get your mojo back when it wants to come back. ;o)JessaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749861380717735308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-55642732910596826592009-03-23T21:33:00.000-04:002009-03-23T21:33:00.000-04:00Oh dear Dave, that sock really is most unattractiv...Oh dear Dave, that sock really is most unattractive. The thick thin yarn you spun is beautiful, the colors are simply yummy. Just incase you change your mind on the mittens, this would make an incredible neck warmer as well. It sounds like you are a little overwhelmed, maybe you should stop looking at the big picture and focus on just one thing at a time, everything becomes so simple then. You really are a wonderful chap. Take Care.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896373909497935854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-33932691497928858512009-03-23T17:16:00.000-04:002009-03-23T17:16:00.000-04:00Your handspun yarn is wonderful. Perhaps a break ...Your handspun yarn is wonderful. Perhaps a break for mitten knitting will get your sock mojo back. For me it is sweater bits that become UFOs.<BR/><BR/>I've signed up for a couple of KALs that I couldn't manage because the deadlines were too tight for me (alas, Project Spectrum turned out not to work for me) or I changed my mind about projects (no lace in time for Winter of Lace). I'm sure that the moderators of Sock Madness realize that not everyone will remain to the end.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193884287824942150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-64483261994202791952009-03-23T08:55:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:55:00.000-04:00I adore your yarn...the spinning is beautiful!And ...I adore your yarn...the spinning is beautiful!<BR/><BR/>And I hate to say it, but the "ug-ly" yarn? (I like it...shhhhh...)<BR/>(((((hugs)))))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-49446250375804210482009-03-22T20:03:00.000-04:002009-03-22T20:03:00.000-04:00This month's SAL fiber was my favorite so far, too...This month's SAL fiber was my favorite so far, too. I love how yours spun up, and I'm excited to see your yarn knit up into some mittens!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-42830666274202306892009-03-22T19:10:00.000-04:002009-03-22T19:10:00.000-04:00Your yarn is gorgeous!! I'm trying to make time t...Your yarn is gorgeous!! I'm trying to make time to practice my spinning, I'd love to be able to make yarn as beautiful as this.<BR/><BR/>I think that the socks are lovely, but I don't have to knit them. If having to knit them/wear them will take the joy out of the knitting then I'll 20th the "rip 'em out" sentiments expressed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619324160781859181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-900669286975865532009-03-22T17:09:00.000-04:002009-03-22T17:09:00.000-04:00your ASU is just gorgeous! let the spinning mojo h...your ASU is just gorgeous! let the spinning mojo have its way with you. the knitting mojo will return in time. try not to force it. :)Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721882634044972063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-23802483252262705922009-03-22T14:16:00.000-04:002009-03-22T14:16:00.000-04:00Overdying and/or using the "ugly" as utility socks...Overdying and/or using the "ugly" as utility socks (on the bottom layer in boots, in the garden, in the dark, etc) strike me, a thrifty knitter, as good moves. Another option might be to knit two strands of ugly yarns (or one ugly, one solid) together as Erika (http://redshirtknitting.com/?p=243) is doing for thicker socks.<BR/><BR/>Your spinning results are really nice; I recently found a little spinning group and am trying spindling again. So far, I'm a "frequent parker" but I'm told that whatever gets the job done is fine. LOLauntiemichalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597763292883088168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-52278510514216266252009-03-22T08:04:00.000-04:002009-03-22T08:04:00.000-04:00As another non-spinner I know exactly what Terri m...As another non-spinner I know exactly what Terri means in her comment --- the "how's and why's" are all lost on me. But the finished yarn -- gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>I'm not much help on the ugly sock issue as I seem to have some sort of weird affliction (or perhaps superpower?) that means I don't ever think handknit socks are truly ugly.Soohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072821039582965057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-65916916195447560742009-03-22T07:07:00.000-04:002009-03-22T07:07:00.000-04:00Not ugly at all, really.Your spinning looks great....Not ugly at all, really.<BR/><BR/>Your spinning looks great. Imagine how much you'll do when you get a wheel... (Remember if you go with Louet that I can get you a deal!)jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948708228576485703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-25363094141303615982009-03-22T06:12:00.000-04:002009-03-22T06:12:00.000-04:00Don't feel badly about Sock Madness. I did it last...Don't feel badly about Sock Madness. I did it last year, winding up with multiple pairs of socks that I will never wear. <BR/>I respect the designers and all their efforts but have decided that my knitting time will be limited to things that I like and really want to knit.<BR/>Beautiful yarn, and that spindle really tempts me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-76138264306658318612009-03-22T05:28:00.000-04:002009-03-22T05:28:00.000-04:00Hi Dave,your spinning looks great and BFL is my fa...Hi Dave,<BR/><BR/>your spinning looks great and BFL is my favourite spinning fiber (till now, I've not tested too much fibers yet).<BR/><BR/>With your 9 unfinished socks - just unravel them all to get your mind free of them. Otherwise you will always have them in mind as weight that draws you away from having fun in knitting.<BR/><BR/>The "ugly" socks - just overdye them when they are ready. Perhaps some tie-dye or so. Knot the two socks together and throw them into black colour. <BR/>Or take the two together, wrap rubber band around the two together and get them into blue colour. Blue will make all the browns and yellow brown to a different from now brown and match the colours together. Where the rubber band is, there will be a hint of the original colours shown up.<BR/>Or pull the socks over two similar bottles in a way that makes crinkles. Wrap these crinkles with yarn diagonally and dye them staying onto the bottles. You will not get two exactly similar socks this way, but it will create an interesting effect. <BR/>Just a few ideas what to do with them and maybe this makes you look forward for the day they are finished so that you will be able to play with colour :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-36336212025008159512009-03-22T01:59:00.000-04:002009-03-22T01:59:00.000-04:00I had a serious loss of knitting mojo a short time...I had a serious loss of knitting mojo a short time ago and was reluctant to admit it. You know, as soon as I did, it came back and I got in and finished a few things that were dragging along. Your spinning is gorgeous. Makes me want to learn. :) And I don't think those socks are really all that ugly. They could be pink. Now that would be awful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-45567032378795325032009-03-22T01:14:00.000-04:002009-03-22T01:14:00.000-04:00Evidence that taste varies... I love the socks. I ...Evidence that taste varies... I love the socks. I saw the images before I read the text and thought "ooh, pretty, I'd wear those!" Figures :-)Valerie Policharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235536374093188620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-28200127224649528512009-03-21T23:48:00.000-04:002009-03-21T23:48:00.000-04:00I had a brief stint of "knitter's block" a few wee...I had a brief stint of "knitter's block" a few weeks ago but now it's passed. Although it could be this disgustingly UNENDING winter we're having here ...<BR/><BR/>I love to see all your spinning, but I must admit in my mind I'm registering "blah blah blah twist, blah blah blah ply" because I know NOTHING about spinning, but then I see your finished product and I am 'OOOOOHH PRETTY COLOURS'. Lovely indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21993336.post-11503411421636646412009-03-21T23:16:00.000-04:002009-03-21T23:16:00.000-04:00Your spinning is beautiful. I'm sorry the first p...Your spinning is beautiful. I'm sorry the first pattern for SM3 wasn't one you loved. You'll still get the others as they are released, though, and maybe you'll like something else enough to jump start your sock mojo.Carole Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822611829419865289noreply@blogger.com