tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post215438126901156586..comments2023-06-16T08:58:22.207-07:00Comments on Chrissie's Knit Times: A most beautiful sweater that failed to launch and a straw bale updateChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-32578559150582560342015-07-02T21:25:13.758-07:002015-07-02T21:25:13.758-07:00Hey Lynne, thanks for dropping by! I seem to spend...Hey Lynne, thanks for dropping by! I seem to spend a fair bit of my knitting time ripping out still lol. Straw bales are the wAy to go, we are sold on them, it's a great way to grow your veggies. Have a great weekend too!!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-34727949808219316552015-07-02T14:58:14.023-07:002015-07-02T14:58:14.023-07:00Hi Chris! Just found you through Meredith's b...Hi Chris! Just found you through Meredith's blog. I'm a quilter and crocheter and newbie knitter. I see a lot of ripping out in my future! <br />Next year I'm going to give those bales a go. What a concept!! Your lettuces and greens look so healthy. Have a great weekend :)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467650220067047943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-52226723407799454502015-06-23T19:28:40.786-07:002015-06-23T19:28:40.786-07:00Jennifer I often think of these words of wisdom, i...Jennifer I often think of these words of wisdom, it sure is a good reminder when things don't go the way you think they should or like! We have a ton of lettuce growing, lots of salads here!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-85060324579725192232015-06-23T19:26:35.401-07:002015-06-23T19:26:35.401-07:00They are quite something else, it is quite amazing...They are quite something else, it is quite amazing! I'm glad I pulled the plug on my sweater when I did, it would have been a huge disappointment . That's how it goes sometimes!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-77552684977998195372015-06-18T04:49:32.620-07:002015-06-18T04:49:32.620-07:00What a shame about the too-big-sweater. I love the...What a shame about the too-big-sweater. I love the wisdom in your Dad's saying: "you can plan the event but not the outcome". It is true! <br />Gosh your veggies have coma along so wonderfully. Fresh lettuces must taste terrific and there is a whole summer of veggies still to come.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-48302677824622514982015-06-14T03:48:19.805-07:002015-06-14T03:48:19.805-07:00How amazing the straw bales grow produce so well, ...How amazing the straw bales grow produce so well, like raised beds!! I am sorry your sweater didn't work out....but better to find out sooner rather than later! Happy week ahead.<br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-46574587357996827112015-06-13T20:42:42.197-07:002015-06-13T20:42:42.197-07:00These bales are the ticket Annie! There are so muc...These bales are the ticket Annie! There are so much less work and no bending over! The produce is so clean too. I sure don't know why some projects work out well and others tank. It's so annoying!!! I hope you can get an allotment again!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-20109215602277767352015-06-13T20:40:00.031-07:002015-06-13T20:40:00.031-07:00They certainly are! The tomatoes are growing like ...They certainly are! The tomatoes are growing like crazy in them but our radishes didn't bulb up. Could be our wacky weather too!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-24102573376804774682015-06-11T14:07:02.592-07:002015-06-11T14:07:02.592-07:00Woah! Look at those bales go!!! We are trying to g...Woah! Look at those bales go!!! We are trying to get an allotment again and if we suceed I can definitely see some straw bales in our future :)<br /><br />And I agree, yarn fumes, know phenomenon. As is the gauge that was right and then isn't. I swatched for a baby sweater, cast on, knitted a bit, and realised I was knitting something that would fit a two year old. Needless to say it's been ripped out and I'm starting again with a different pattern :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-84984321526257010542015-06-10T18:34:49.346-07:002015-06-10T18:34:49.346-07:00Your straw bales are magic. :o) Love the pic. :o)Your straw bales are magic. :o) Love the pic. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-74753427927312266362015-06-08T12:26:33.305-07:002015-06-08T12:26:33.305-07:00Things are sure growing like crazy Karen ! Especia...Things are sure growing like crazy Karen ! Especially weeds!! I can't believe how many weeds we have pulled and it never stops! I love my yarn I just have to think of a project for it. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-15620071917428581302015-06-08T12:23:29.857-07:002015-06-08T12:23:29.857-07:00Wendy, I can tell you are a smart cookie! Try it o...Wendy, I can tell you are a smart cookie! Try it on before you finish! Sweaters can be tricky to knit. Our lettuce is so good but now it's hot I wonder how it will fare. We should do a reseed soonChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-59170958025374677222015-06-08T12:20:31.965-07:002015-06-08T12:20:31.965-07:00Truth be told Kristie, I usually keep knitting to ...Truth be told Kristie, I usually keep knitting to the bitter end even though I know it ain't looking good. Maybe I am getting smarter as I am getting older! I love arugula, it is the best green ever!! The bales are motoring which still amazes me!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-89068915614258534822015-06-08T07:50:41.377-07:002015-06-08T07:50:41.377-07:00Thing are growing like crazy at your place! It'...Thing are growing like crazy at your place! It's a pity about the sweater, but you seem to have moved on. As for having yarns names for you, that is a something rare and wonderful, Chris!<br /><br />KarenMy Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-34015282614335529782015-06-05T09:42:28.389-07:002015-06-05T09:42:28.389-07:00I do the same thing with sewing ... trying it on b...I do the same thing with sewing ... trying it on before I get too far! I've never tried knitting a sweater as the need for it to fit in the end makes me hesitant to try. Love the brilliant colours in the sweater, and I hope you work it out. The straw bales sure are working well ... the lettuce looks delicious!<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-22997485775858515862015-06-05T06:52:24.056-07:002015-06-05T06:52:24.056-07:00Don't you hate it when that happens with your ...Don't you hate it when that happens with your knitting? At least you were smart and tried it on before you got too far into the project. I know knitters who might have got to the end before they realized their mistake. Well, okay, I know one knitter who would do that. :-)<br /><br />Your straw bales continue to impress! I've never planted arugula before, and have seeds on my list of things to buy today when I go to town. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-27780595971249979192015-06-03T18:38:10.179-07:002015-06-03T18:38:10.179-07:00Oh Amy, I just remind myself it just some knitting...Oh Amy, I just remind myself it just some knitting but I would have loved that sweater. I could try knitting a smaller size but right now I don't feel like starting all over again. I must have a short attention span where knitting is concerned! The bales are pretty fantastic, we are both continually amazed at how plants are growing so well in them. Good luck with the renos!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-34971211816491041712015-06-03T18:34:34.535-07:002015-06-03T18:34:34.535-07:00Géraldine, it really is disappointing when our kni...Géraldine, it really is disappointing when our knitting doesn't work out ! It is so annoying!!!! Yah I'm looking at different patterns using those same colours, I will find something. Too bad you weren't a little closer and you could come pick up some fresh greens. We'd have such a good chat!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-11759273024428396952015-06-03T18:31:54.909-07:002015-06-03T18:31:54.909-07:00Nicole, I am now really looking forward to your ne...Nicole, I am now really looking forward to your next post!! Rabbits for you, deer and quail for me....oh those varmints eating up our yummy veggies. The sweater will be morphed into a wrap or a cowl I am thinking. I still love those crazy bright colours! I love my new wool but I have to ponder awhile on what I want to knit with it. And yes, the bales are insane!! I can't get over it. You have a great point, no soil issues and they aren't getting bugged out. A couple more bonuses! We are enjoying a few days of rain but it looks like this weekend it will up near 100 F. Have a great week my friend!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-300689877728873712015-06-03T18:26:41.128-07:002015-06-03T18:26:41.128-07:00Oh Penny, I have lots of misfires and lots of rip...Oh Penny, I have lots of misfires and lots of ripping out and reknitting in my knitting life. I usually am pretty picky about what I knit as there are a lot of patterns out there that are not great. The bales are awesome, I wouldn't have ever believed it!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-37614166456910516062015-06-03T18:21:58.150-07:002015-06-03T18:21:58.150-07:00Isn't it funny how we all have these little kn...Isn't it funny how we all have these little knitting voices in our heads telling us this isn't going to work but we just keep knitting with pure blind faith it is going to work out just fine. I had a feeling soon after starting that my sweater was going to be too loose and sloppy. I'm sorry to hear about your weather. I'm pretty excited about my pretty yarn too!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207070175643675951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-18865410114068775962015-06-03T13:40:40.549-07:002015-06-03T13:40:40.549-07:00Such a shame about your sweater, I hope that you c...Such a shame about your sweater, I hope that you can work it all out. The bales are doing really well though aren't they!!!! They are a great success, you have so much growing so well. It is amazing to think that a straw bale could produce so much! Happy eating - and knitting when you sort it out! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-67972105241614315882015-06-03T12:05:06.206-07:002015-06-03T12:05:06.206-07:00I had similar experience with some knitting stuffs...I had similar experience with some knitting stuffs .... it's a pity because your colors are really beautiful together ... and about your garden .. I'm simply jealous ! that's all !!! Géraldine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14551653201760604618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-41652575535480016742015-06-03T03:11:35.710-07:002015-06-03T03:11:35.710-07:00Chris!!!!!! You just made me smile!!! It is as i...Chris!!!!!! You just made me smile!!! It is as if we are on the same wavelength!! My next post was going to be about not giving up as that is what the garden has taught me! Ha! Due to the fact that the rabbits ate all of my peas! The start of your sweater is gorgeous!! Those colors are fantastic together....completely positive that you will turn it into a masterpiece! And that yarn up there with your name On it is just too awesome!! You deserve a treat like that friend! And man!!! Your bales are insane!!! I love the fact that you are gardening higher and that everything comes out so clean....it seems as though you would get less bugs and soil issues aren't an issue....just brilliant if you ask me! I love how green everything is as well!! You have my wheels turning friend!! So great to see what's shaking in your world!!! Keep the pictures coming and happy week to you buddy!! Nicole xoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490092493442127779.post-85149199082009268112015-06-02T23:59:16.317-07:002015-06-02T23:59:16.317-07:00Beautiful yarns. I just love looking at beautiful ...Beautiful yarns. I just love looking at beautiful yarns and seeing what others make with them. As a knitter who doesn't knit so well (and still a real beginner), I take heart in the fact that even seasoned knitters get stumped! I remember when you first posted about the bales and was curious to see how it would turn out. I think it turned out great!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.com