Comments on: Big Project: Done

By: manda

manda — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:58:41 +0000

beautiful! I love the color scheme you chose.

By: Karen in Toledo

Karen in Toledo — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:38:19 +0000

Beautiful! Having learned to crochet at age 7, long before learning to knit 6 years ago, I still love to make a good granny square afghan every now and again. Your colors are gorgeous.

By: Krispy of Oz

Krispy of Oz — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:33:51 +0000

PS – Just found out my niece in Spokane WA has had her 6th baby!!! A little girl! Looks like I will have to find some pink yarn to knit something special for the dear wee soul!

By: Krispy of Oz

Krispy of Oz — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:32:19 +0000

Sheri, I love your beautiful blanket! It will be so lovely and warm to snuggle under with DH and Gracie. Granny square crochet is very satisfying and looks stunning! Well done!!!

I was surprised to learn that if you actually follow the pattern to do slip stitch knitting it does work out pretty well. When I first looked at the pattern, I couldn’t fathom, from the directions, how it could possibly work! But I took a step of faith, followed the instructions and Viola! A Ballband Tote took beautiful shape and gave me so much pleasure! My friends all love it!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:19:17 +0000

I love your blanket…but I learned that I like small,portable projects that can be worked on in the doctors officer in front of the TV. Don’ t get me wrong,I had a blast at Camp Loopy this summer and would do it again any time of the year. Tried a lot of new yarns and patterns.:-)

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:06:35 +0000

The blanket turned out beautifully!
I learned that knitting a laceweight sweater was not nearly as scary as I had thought. I just knew that knitting a whole sweater in that weight of yarn would take a lifetime, but because of your Camp Loopy challenge, I decided to give it a try. I love the weight of the sweater, and I finished it in a much shorter time than I anticipated.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:11:58 +0000

Stacey – yes, we’re definitely having another adventure next summer!

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:09:42 +0000

I learned that I really can knit 6 hours at a stretch, just to get a project finished.
I also learned that I like knitting baby blankets. Who’d a thunk it? lol Since my project was a pink baby blanket, I’ve now started a blue on (just in case). The silly think is that I’ve now also bought yarn for another baby blanket! I think I’m on a binge. I also learned that blocking is a good idea, even if you think you like it the way it is. I like mine even better after blocking.
(I also learned that babies don’t mind a ‘few’ mistakes that weren’t corrected in order to get the project finished in time.

I had a blast this summer with Camp Loopy and I learned a lot. I loved having the discount so that I could try yarns I couldn’t normally afford. I could never have afforded HM Camelspin, but now I’m planning another project. It’s a wonderful base with lots of beautiful colors.

When I was in the store last Friday the elves asked me if I was going to play again next summer. Are we doing Camp Loopy again next summer? I hope so! I can’t wait to see what surprises we’ll have then!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:34:22 +0000

Lovely afghan!!

Project 3 lessons for me:
1. Check errata. I can’t believe I forgot to!
2. EZ was right when she cautioned against cable patterns that give gauge “in patten”. I wish I had found her advice sooner about making a hat as a swatch for a cabled sweater!! (Next time I am going to try that.)

Thanks again for a lovely camping experience, Sheri!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:30:40 +0000

I think from all three projects I learned how quickly I really can knit if I put my mind to it. However, I finished the largest of all three projects the fastest! A sweater in just 3 weeks is mind boggling to me!