tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post115880566066017763..comments2023-05-22T10:57:48.938-04:00Comments on When the going gets tough, the tough get knitting!: Obsession escalation!HPNY KNITShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01364973961188155339noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1159183635792106512006-09-25T07:27:00.000-04:002006-09-25T07:27:00.000-04:00Hi - Yes I am going to the show at Ally Pally on t...Hi - Yes I am going to the show at Ally Pally on the Sunday (15 October). And Nickerjac will be there - check out her gorgeous yarns! Maybe we could meet up! Where are you staying?knittingingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785993257251158306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1159180914197770622006-09-25T06:41:00.000-04:002006-09-25T06:41:00.000-04:00I always have knitting on the go, and I would be d...I always have knitting on the go, and I would be devestated to get to anywhere and find I hadn't brought a knitting project.<BR/>I have a ticket to the Di Gilpin class in creative colour work on the Thursday if you are interested as I work there every year I am going to get another chance to see her so if you would like it its yoursNickerjachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449748814079861305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1159097163718891552006-09-24T07:26:00.000-04:002006-09-24T07:26:00.000-04:00There's always a sock in my work/book bag, but I a...There's always a sock in my work/book bag, but I always pine for the more exciting knitting projects left behind at home. <BR/><BR/>Your lopi sweater looks great! It's gonna be decadent...<BR/><BR/>I agree that knitting is not a sport. It's more meditative than competitive.cauchy09https://www.blogger.com/profile/09343566591325967770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158921275706435542006-09-22T06:34:00.000-04:002006-09-22T06:34:00.000-04:00All those WIP's? I see your brain will get a lot o...All those WIP's? I see your brain will get a lot of exercise :-)So maybe knitting is a sport for the brain. On the other hand, I don't feel comfortable thinking of knitting as a sport (although i haven't actually read what Yarn Harlot think of when she says it's a sport). When I'm asked to explain why I knit, I say that it makes me relax, it's meditative, and it's a creative outlet. I still haven't met a person who does not understand the value of that. Many people respond with saying that maybe they should start knitting as well. Or they say they think I'm lucky to have this "skill" that gives me the opportunity to unwind.<BR/>And I totally agree, it's COLLECTING yarn, not stashing :-)<BR/>Have a nice weekend :-)Hilde C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13434347144425777445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158913282812710122006-09-22T04:21:00.000-04:002006-09-22T04:21:00.000-04:00I think that defining knitting as a sport is way o...I think that defining knitting as a sport is way off the mark, at least as far as I'm concerend. To call it a sport is to imply that there is a competitive aspect to it and that is not the point at all (at least not as far as I've noticed!).<BR/><BR/>I'll show the "me time" article to my OH later on (and then I think I'll pop out for a bit!!)<BR/><BR/>All your WIPs look great. The colour for the lace is lovely.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597601271517814085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158874640334265042006-09-21T17:37:00.000-04:002006-09-21T17:37:00.000-04:00Get the full story from Stephanie on the sport thi...Get the full story from Stephanie on the sport thing! She looked up the truest definition of the word "sport" and it defined our love of knitting perfectly. Don't hate. Hear what she has to say first! :-)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833255789751177058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158872199343600782006-09-21T16:56:00.000-04:002006-09-21T16:56:00.000-04:00Isn't it wonderful to have so many WIPs? You can w...Isn't it wonderful to have so many WIPs? You can work on whatever your in the mood for at that moment. Love the colors you're using for the Lopi sweater. And go you! You're gonna have that lace flying off the needles in no time.<BR/><BR/>Have a great time on your trip! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158861649231566422006-09-21T14:00:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:00:00.000-04:00LYS is Knitty Cityhttp://www.knittycity.com/and pl...LYS is Knitty City<BR/>http://www.knittycity.com/<BR/><BR/>and please everybody, take the button, just save it to your own bandwidth.HPNY KNITShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364973961188155339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158850926808828692006-09-21T11:02:00.000-04:002006-09-21T11:02:00.000-04:00Me, too. Knitting is my relaxation, my meditation....Me, too. Knitting is my relaxation, my meditation. I would not call it sport. (Tho' knit blogging might be...!) Still love the Harlot, tho'.<BR/>Anyone who can make me laugh! Which is great for the (mended) heart (of mine)!<BR/>Dave is right - multiple projects, multiple sizes of yarn, etc...very good for hand-flexibility! You're right about helping the mind with many WIPs...I agree I agree!<BR/>Have a wonderful time off in London, and <BR/>((((hugs))))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158849175593419992006-09-21T10:32:00.000-04:002006-09-21T10:32:00.000-04:00Hi Hila,Have fun in London. That sounds like you ...Hi Hila,<BR/><BR/>Have fun in London. That sounds like you will have a fantastic time. I'm not even goign to comment on your WIP's. Who am I to dare comment? Lol. Cool button you have there for the red scarf project. Where did you get it? Can I steal it? I'll save on my own bandwith, but I wanted to check with you first.<BR/><BR/>NeciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158848052513536242006-09-21T10:14:00.000-04:002006-09-21T10:14:00.000-04:00oooh, sea silk! I get my skeins out sometimes jus...oooh, sea silk! I get my skeins out sometimes just to pet them. I'm so jealous your LYS has it. What's the name in case I have to search for another skein?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158838462456237782006-09-21T07:34:00.000-04:002006-09-21T07:34:00.000-04:00It sounds like someone is having a lot of fun -- s...It sounds like someone is having a lot of fun -- so glad you're enjoying it! Even unblocked, it's looking wonderful, and I love the colour.<BR/><BR/>I think multiple WIPs are also good for the hands. Different size needles and yarns and projects mean different hand actions, less chance of stress injuries.<BR/><BR/>Sport? No. I do it relax. And I don't need to justify my actions to anyone except myself. :-)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483752128029075112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24346482.post-1158832160612969562006-09-21T05:49:00.000-04:002006-09-21T05:49:00.000-04:00I know the feeling - mustn't forget the knitting!I...I know the feeling - mustn't forget the knitting!<BR/><BR/>I'm the opposite to you. I like to throw myself into one project at a time and get it finished as quickly as possible. I do notice larger items bore me after a while though, so I have to start something else. Too many WIPs stress me, I feel like I'm not getting anywhere on any of them.Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967748137538608434noreply@blogger.com