tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post937811026358359440..comments2024-03-25T05:07:17.533+02:00Comments on D a n c e s W i t h W o o l: Year of ColourLenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678637714674755599noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-31616424630221567612007-01-14T15:54:00.000+02:002007-01-14T15:54:00.000+02:00How do you make your little bird?How do you make your little bird?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-46571730603333825122006-12-28T20:06:00.000+02:002006-12-28T20:06:00.000+02:00I am also making this a year to learn to knit with...I am also making this a year to learn to knit with more than one color. I knit a child's sweater with very simple 2-color patterns in the summer, using a self-taught method of holding the yarns. I read about other methods but decided I really like holding two strands in one hand and untwisting when I need a break. I signed up for a class to knit Dale of Norway Tiur sweaters; I have picked #71005 (cardigan) with the color work in just the one strip at the chest. The pattern has the complexity of different starting points for front, back and both sleeves. So much to think about! How do you hold the yarn? In one hand or two-handed? I am soldiering on, using the two-handed method but yearn to move faster with the one-handed method.Diane Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520998818210893899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-86804263655277825352006-12-28T07:37:00.000+02:002006-12-28T07:37:00.000+02:00The birds are GREAT!The birds are GREAT!TECHknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099523691285110606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-30285659974440548662006-12-27T21:55:00.000+02:002006-12-27T21:55:00.000+02:00I made a Bohus sweater (large lace collar) as my O...I made a Bohus sweater (large lace collar) as my Olympic project. No, I didn't complete it in 16 days--more like 6 weeks! But I highly recommend it as a project that will make you fall in love with knitting all over again.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391086267728343589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-30526610675317564892006-12-27T20:05:00.000+02:002006-12-27T20:05:00.000+02:00I love the bird--what a lovely notion.
Bohus swe...I love the bird--what a lovely notion. <br /><br />Bohus sweaters are so beautiful. I loved reading about their history in "Poems of Color." Coincidentally, I believe the author of that book is also from Nebraska, where I grew up.<br /><br />Best wishes for the new year.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-39625076139350149342006-12-27T19:40:00.000+02:002006-12-27T19:40:00.000+02:00What a clever idea to sign your knitting!
I am a...What a clever idea to sign your knitting! <br /><br />I am absolutely in love with the Bohus sweaters, but I just don't know when I would have time for such an extensive project. Sigh. One day...Lottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959269186819288201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-27212276879708121372006-12-27T19:30:00.000+02:002006-12-27T19:30:00.000+02:00Bohus knitting is really beautiful. I was lucky to...Bohus knitting is really beautiful. I was lucky to visit that area in the '90s. All the best for 2007!Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619238361162183280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-47000336110605201902006-12-27T14:24:00.000+02:002006-12-27T14:24:00.000+02:00I love the bird signing idea.
but then again. I ...I love the bird signing idea.<br /><br />but then again. I love all your ideas.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and your family ( and tina)Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02746280626576281215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-8587866806073697002006-12-27T08:31:00.000+02:002006-12-27T08:31:00.000+02:00I decided late last year that I was going to knit ...I decided late last year that I was going to knit through all my stash in 2007, I would only buy yarn for a specific project if needed. My aim is to only have the yarn I am knitting at the time. Good luck with knitting your stash only in 2007.Ruby Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656456409411604468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-32454241541172285912006-12-27T06:26:00.000+02:002006-12-27T06:26:00.000+02:00The Bohus knitting is beautiful. The bird signatu...The Bohus knitting is beautiful. The bird signature is a very clever idea. I've always thought it would be cool to "sign" my projects.Wendy DGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645389588613812673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-83738631867483634212006-12-27T06:13:00.000+02:002006-12-27T06:13:00.000+02:00It is a lovely idea to add your bird motif to all ...It is a lovely idea to add your bird motif to all your knitted art works! <br /><br />I did make some knitting resolutions too. Perhaps I'll wirte about those some time soon.Marie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02358976552469177345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-70206907943231978282006-12-27T01:04:00.000+02:002006-12-27T01:04:00.000+02:00Bohus knitting has always captured my imagination...Bohus knitting has always captured my imagination. I have looked through "poems of color" many times. never got the nerve to do it yet.<br />I always sign my pottery with a little stamp, what a clever idea to sign your knitting!HPNY KNITShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364973961188155339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-48491627478846957832006-12-27T00:15:00.000+02:002006-12-27T00:15:00.000+02:00I love your idea of signing your knitting with a t...I love your idea of signing your knitting with a tiny personal embroidered detail!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-29995460158619426452006-12-26T20:51:00.000+02:002006-12-26T20:51:00.000+02:00I've seen one of the sweaters from Wendy's book (i...I've seen one of the sweaters from Wendy's book (it's the natural colored cardigan with the design running up and down the front.) It was really lovely. I've also done a bit of the Dean pattern in thicker wool. There's a not so good picture of it here: http://spindlitis.com/?page_id=10<br /><br />I still have plans to spin and knit a Bohus one of these days. There is a lovely one in one of my old Spin-off magazines that was done with lots of luxury fibers in natural colors.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382050215676302342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-1453152143900754292006-12-26T20:26:00.000+02:002006-12-26T20:26:00.000+02:00I like the Bohus cuffs. I will check out your fri...I like the Bohus cuffs. I will check out your friend's site! I always signed my needle work and mats I hooked, but had never thought of signing my knitting. Thanks so much for the suggestion - now to think of a simple, but effective design!Peg-woolinmysouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790536800383924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-25787809996237484122006-12-26T19:12:00.000+02:002006-12-26T19:12:00.000+02:00Hello Lene, I've finished a Bohus sweater a little...Hello Lene, I've finished a Bohus sweater a little while ago, and I can say that indeed it is a very relaxing and rewarding knit. You can see it here:<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/ponto-e-virgula/317093449/in/set-1746707/<br /><br />This is not going to be my last bohus...<br /><br />Wishing you and all your family a very happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-81800354752423589162006-12-26T17:08:00.000+02:002006-12-26T17:08:00.000+02:00The bohus cuffs are great!
I really like the idea ...The bohus cuffs are great!<br />I really like the idea of signing all your work with the little bird motif too.<br />Wishing you a great year!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00697862413940045935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-69954804848222655322006-12-26T16:55:00.000+02:002006-12-26T16:55:00.000+02:00The Bohus cuffs are lovely and such a practical wa...The Bohus cuffs are lovely and such a practical way to try out a new pattern and still have something wearable. In the future I shall try this instead of a flat swatch.<br /> I have looked at the Poems of Colour book, a friend loaned it to me, beautiful book. Unfortuately it seems to be out of print but there are copies available online. <br />I too have made a rare resolution to knit more from my stash and as I have a large bag of of the same yarn in several colours, well, colourwork seems to be called for. <br />Here in Montreal we finally have snow, a white after Christmas or Boxing Day as it is known here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-39558609503703060542006-12-26T16:01:00.000+02:002006-12-26T16:01:00.000+02:00The Bohus cuffs are so beautiful, I personally lov...The Bohus cuffs are so beautiful, I personally love beige and blue together...lovely cuffs, and I am so loving the little bird.<br />'Poems of Color' what a beautiful title....like 'Poetry in Stitches' which is a beautiful book also.<br />Looking forward to your year of colour and know already it will be a year of delight.<br />Thanks for all the links!<br />Wishing you the very best for the upcoming year.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500636360349398921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-56411742762028046162006-12-26T15:09:00.000+02:002006-12-26T15:09:00.000+02:00The Bohus cuffs are lovely. Thank you for the idea...The Bohus cuffs are lovely. Thank you for the idea.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing the results of your first resolution as I already love the colours you use in your embroidered pieces. <br /><br />Your second resolution is a very good one too. For many years my father did exquisite needlepoint work without signing them until my mother insisted that he sign each piece by working his initials and the date of finishing. Now Alzheimer's has stolen his ability to do his craft and I have seen him look at some of his unsigned pieces and ask "Who made this?".<br /><br />So please do put your little bird on each piece you make. I am sure it will be a lovingly fingered reminder of you in the years to come.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03513382819776319666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17492826.post-69513895170850641372006-12-26T14:36:00.000+02:002006-12-26T14:36:00.000+02:00I like your resolutions. Stretching your skills i...I like your resolutions. Stretching your skills is always a good one.<br /><br />I have knitting goals rather than resolutions. Last year it was to knit something for family, which I accomplished. This year, it is to knit sweaters for myself. Something like your resolution to wear your knitting.LaurieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609188211326621400noreply@blogger.com