tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post113582118232844638..comments2024-03-26T13:48:30.094-04:00Comments on FluffyKnitterDeb: WIP's, traditions and looking towards the futureDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418096505673650250noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-29046795674990664942022-06-02T10:46:17.034-04:002022-06-02T10:46:17.034-04:00Your articles are really amazing to read have full...Your articles are really amazing to read have full of information. <br /><br /><a href="https://app.glosbe.com/profile/6932922461386181837" rel="nofollow">website</a><br /><a href="https://www.free-ebooks.net/profile/1402579/b-prasad" rel="nofollow">website</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1136755320611156712006-01-08T16:22:00.000-05:002006-01-08T16:22:00.000-05:00For your lacy sweater - I think Glacier would make...For your lacy sweater - I think Glacier would make the nicest FO, but I'd personally enjoy knitting with Valencia more.<BR/><BR/>A few more rows on the MSB and they'll suddenly start to go really fast and you'll be done in no time.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971560735041237581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1136234682028135482006-01-02T15:44:00.000-05:002006-01-02T15:44:00.000-05:00How sweet! What a nice treat for Brittany and for ...How sweet! What a nice treat for Brittany and for Pumpkin, LOL.Sharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252484876589873410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1136065563287179892005-12-31T16:46:00.000-05:002005-12-31T16:46:00.000-05:00I'm Polish, and we believe that what you do on CHR...I'm Polish, and we believe that what you do on CHRISTMAS EVE is what you will do in the next year....I wonder where that comes from since It's got to be related. My aunt tells me that one of her traditions that we will be doing this year is that you leave a dollar bill under a flower pot or somewhere in your garden before you go out for New Years Eve and before you cross your threshold upon yourtraveling knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893613545302643814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135992635591780492005-12-30T20:30:00.000-05:002005-12-30T20:30:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see the square market bag either! ...I can't wait to see the square market bag either! Do post some pictures when you're done. <BR/>And the 6 year old Veterinarian is a cutie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135988988226755482005-12-30T19:29:00.000-05:002005-12-30T19:29:00.000-05:00The bag is looking wonderful!The bag is looking wonderful!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455960552860567288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135954103958388902005-12-30T09:48:00.000-05:002005-12-30T09:48:00.000-05:00Black eyed peas.... always have to eat the black e...Black eyed peas.... always have to eat the black eyed peas on New Years. Can't chance it.<BR/><BR/>Brittany is a total cutie pie and Pumpkin looks like he's totally diggin' this Saturday brush and snuggle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135919124041255712005-12-30T00:05:00.000-05:002005-12-30T00:05:00.000-05:00Valencia! :)Brittany is adorable. Pumpkin does l...Valencia! :)<BR/><BR/>Brittany is adorable. Pumpkin does look quite content with the little cutie. My cat in the same situation... well ... lets just say that the photo would not be nearly as sweet. Or even close. <BR/><BR/>Digging the socks - gorgeous colors!<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year chickie....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135898297406981682005-12-29T18:18:00.000-05:002005-12-29T18:18:00.000-05:00I cast a minority vote for glacier. The valencia a...I cast a minority vote for glacier. The valencia and English heather are both beautiful, but the lacy Aran is just yelling glacier at me.<BR/><BR/>I love the lighter, misty colors for cables and lace - says the woman who is going to cast on a FLAK Aran new year's day in bright antique rose. LOL<BR/><BR/>Bet when you see the yarn in person you won't have any trouble putting your finger on the Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936026798371276596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135881841535180282005-12-29T13:44:00.000-05:002005-12-29T13:44:00.000-05:00Glacier! Go with Glacier! You can never go wrong w...Glacier! Go with Glacier! You can never go wrong with a nice pale blue color. Plus... pink is evil. <BR/><BR/>I love the socks, they're such pretty colors. Perhaps I shall have to join the ranks of sock knitter. But I need sock needles for that. (I've got sock yarn, but no needles. Sense? I have no sense. I make no sense!)Just A Knit Withttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883981410278546537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135875223860135882005-12-29T11:53:00.000-05:002005-12-29T11:53:00.000-05:00Pumpkin is so lucky with his new found friend. He ...Pumpkin is so lucky with his new found friend. He looks beautiful. But then he always did look beautiful already.<BR/>Interesting those traditions. I still have to ask my mom but i know of one where a lot of people do the new years dive in the noordzee. Not me though..way to cold.<BR/>I think i'm going to continue your traditions over here..<BR/>I like the new sweater you are going to make i Adahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235971444606289120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135874866527214152005-12-29T11:47:00.000-05:002005-12-29T11:47:00.000-05:00I think I might have to give into your New Year's ...I think I might have to give into your New Year's rituals this year...It can't hurt right? Next year, I plan to be a more balanced person..not mentally, but in regards to every aspect of life...especially devoting s'more time to knitting...this has been one knitting deprived year...I wish I had someone to pamper me like Pumpkin has!!!(damn cat..jk) I think I like the peachy color for your new "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135872299836480262005-12-29T11:04:00.000-05:002005-12-29T11:04:00.000-05:00I love the picture of pumpkin and brittany. He lo...I love the picture of pumpkin and brittany. He looks so comfortable and loved.<BR/>I hope to be casting on for Rogue. My yarn has shipped. Hope the color is as nice as the picture.<BR/>Our family eats ozoni, the mochi soup and also goes out for one meal together. <BR/>Have a great New Year!Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135871606768990382005-12-29T10:53:00.000-05:002005-12-29T10:53:00.000-05:00I'll join you in your New Year's traditions of lau...I'll join you in your New Year's traditions of laughing lots, telling someone I love them, EATING CHOCOLATE, casting on something new and KNIT! I could do the grapes and the glass of water, too.<BR/><BR/><BR/>My ex MIL always did the black eyed peas and greens, as well as pork and sauerkraut??? I don't remember the significance of the latter, and I wouldn't touch the former...(I just don't likeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135867892609626242005-12-29T09:51:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:51:00.000-05:00Being a sucker for pinkie colors I'm stuck between...Being a sucker for pinkie colors I'm stuck between English Heather and Valencia - yes, I see some pink, some purple and some lovely P-man (and Perry) color. Valencia is definately a happier color, while English Heather is restful. Glacier is just what its name implies (at least to me). All that being said, I vote for Valencia. It'll make a great contrast to that lovely market bag.<BR/><BR/>I Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896225590676052139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135867792765629362005-12-29T09:49:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:49:00.000-05:00I'll have to get those ideas down so I can do them...I'll have to get those ideas down so I can do them! (I really hope I don't swallow my engagement ring when I drink my champagne!)<BR/><BR/>My mum always had Polish Bologna and Sauerkraut (Slovak good luck) on New Years. I never liked sauerkraut, so I never had any.<BR/><BR/>She also said that whatever you're doing on New Year's Day, you will be doing for the rest of the year, so no cleaning and Singular Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748417392812736919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135867587478740192005-12-29T09:46:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:46:00.000-05:00Even though my Mom is from the South, she never in...Even though my Mom is from the South, she never indicated any traditions. I suppose all I try to do is start the year with good friends and a clean emotional and financial slate.<BR/><BR/>And that Law and Order marathon? That's some quality knitting time. Socks, anyone?<BR/><BR/>All the best to you, Pumpkin and his precious new friend in the coming year!La Cabeza Grandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135866934659055922005-12-29T09:35:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:35:00.000-05:00P-man's friend is precious! I think there needs t...P-man's friend is precious! I think there needs to be some knitting going on for her this year. Our big exciting thing for New Year's Day is take the Christmas decorations down. Usually my husband is itching to get them down on the 26th, but I make him wait. And I usually do get in a cleaning/organizing mode. I have usually begun a new project too! This year I don't think it will be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135866045719405822005-12-29T09:20:00.000-05:002005-12-29T09:20:00.000-05:00Yea! there is someone else in the world that does ...Yea! there is someone else in the world that does the grape thing! My grandfather is from Cuba and we do it every year. I insist on havingg grapes no matter what. I even carried them around in a baggy in my pocket all night while downtown and ate them at midnight. It's one of the only traditions that I'm totally stuck on.<BR/>Anyhow, I love those colors, the English Heather, especially. <BR/Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07007038840074862624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135864316446504272005-12-29T08:51:00.000-05:002005-12-29T08:51:00.000-05:00I always make hoppin john for January 1st. No one...I always make hoppin john for January 1st. No one in my house really likes it (hey, we're Northerners) but it's supposed to be good luck so that's what we eat. I'll probably be casting on a shawl - perhaps Diamond Fantasy. As for your yarn choices for the Lacy Aran Pullover, I like Valencia.<BR/>And what a sweet kid Brittany is!<BR/>Happy New Year, Deb!Carole Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822611829419865289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135861268018763252005-12-29T08:01:00.000-05:002005-12-29T08:01:00.000-05:00My New Years tradition is to put a dollar bill in ...My New Years tradition is to put a dollar bill in a glass jar at my door, it's supposed to be for prosperity, but if it's still there in the morning, I take it as a sign of good luck!<BR/>I plan on finishing an old project on New Years Eve and starting a new one on New Years Day, too. My new project is going to be pullover of my own design with some yummy Rowan Cork!<BR/>My vote goes for EnglishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135856668433677642005-12-29T06:44:00.000-05:002005-12-29T06:44:00.000-05:00I vote for Valencia. Love the P-man and his littl...I vote for Valencia. Love the P-man and his little friend, she's adorable! Now you've got me started on planning my own New Year's celebration.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862784896982818464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135849501845219782005-12-29T04:45:00.000-05:002005-12-29T04:45:00.000-05:00Isn't that interesting, your first commenter said ...Isn't that interesting, your first commenter said that they do all their cleaning on jan 1st. We are the opposite. We are not allowed to sweep or do washing in case we sweep/wash someone out of the family. Also on The stroke of midnight we open the front and back doors to let out the old year and let in the new and someone at the party then goes outside and becomes the first visitor to the house Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135844261853096292005-12-29T03:17:00.000-05:002005-12-29T03:17:00.000-05:00Tell P-Man he is a very lucky guy/cat ... his new ...Tell P-Man he is a very lucky guy/cat ... his new friend is a beautiful and lovely girl!<BR/>I am not a superstitious person but Chinese do have lots of traditions for Chinese New Year (usually falls in February). For example, we have to wear our best new clothes, both inside and outside for the new year; we do real cleaning of the house before new year day and don't sweep the floor on the firstAgneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729336648909814348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12107496.post-1135843599472058242005-12-29T03:06:00.000-05:002005-12-29T03:06:00.000-05:00Great post, Debi! I loved your thoughts about Janu...Great post, Debi! I loved your thoughts about January 1st and I enjoyed reading about your superstitions and traditions. Like you, I feel that whatever we do on Jan. 1st gets carried throughout the year, so I try to laugh and smile lots and spend time with loved ones. (I'll definitely be knitting this New Year's Day, too!) I also have this thing about starting the New Year "clean," so I try to chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231712575528439554noreply@blogger.com