tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post4522588654507324302..comments2024-03-19T03:17:32.682-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: Cold Oatmeal and Other DelightsFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-50321211840124620562011-10-23T18:12:17.172-04:002011-10-23T18:12:17.172-04:00It won't really have effect, I consider like t...It won't really have effect, I consider like this.www.pontevedra-3d.comhttp://www.pontevedra-3d.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-48011729781150401962008-08-17T02:09:00.000-04:002008-08-17T02:09:00.000-04:00Those colors aren't mush. I love them :) You jus...Those colors aren't mush. I love them :) You just need to call them something artsier, say, "Sand and Sky" - see now, isn't that better? And then call the finished hat the "Summer at the Beach" version. Yeah, that's it. Except it's a winter hat x 2. Oh well.Silvertreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347105252797646518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-50377542388227390412008-08-16T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-16T11:57:00.000-04:00I'm not going to worry about how much "Twist Colle...I'm not going to worry about how much "Twist Collective" charges for their patterns ... That's not because I'm a wealthy knitter. It's because their site is incredibly difficult to navigate and I have therefore been unable to find a full photograph of any item for which they are selling their patterns. Elbows, yes. Necklines, yes. Cable details, yes. But full garment? Size range? Stitch pattern / construction methods? No, no, and no.<BR/><BR/>And, oh -- I also haven't been able to find the column Franklin drew the cartoon for, so I haven't seen the cartoon either.<BR/><BR/>Phooey.<BR/><BR/>--Lynda in OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-13103710209452120102008-08-14T18:13:00.000-04:002008-08-14T18:13:00.000-04:00I've listened to it too, but I could hardly stand ...I've listened to it too, but I could hardly stand M. H.'s voice. It was my first audio book, have listened to several others, and decided, that I like male voices for that kind of thing better.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-81242275401617330712008-08-12T19:25:00.000-04:002008-08-12T19:25:00.000-04:00So next year, I'll sit next to you and we'll pick ...So next year, I'll sit next to you and we'll pick out something wild out of that huge pile of Shetland. K?<BR/>SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-60234025540677902502008-08-09T12:30:00.000-04:002008-08-09T12:30:00.000-04:00I try to do my fine lace on straight needles to av...I try to do my fine lace on straight needles to avoid the joins but maybe this isn't possible with a kazillion stitches?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-33139172102783292802008-08-09T09:12:00.000-04:002008-08-09T09:12:00.000-04:00I guess I wish the Twist Collective would not be r...I guess I wish the Twist Collective would not be referred to as a magazine. If you bought all the patterns it would set you back $140-ish. That's a lot for a "magazine." It's really a catalogue. THe designers get a "healthy percentage" of what the pattern brings in, which sounds vague. I guess that means a designer could possibly get nothing for all their work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642637834173407377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-48236242293024851642008-08-09T08:08:00.000-04:002008-08-09T08:08:00.000-04:00forgot to mention... there's nothing wrong with yo...forgot to mention... there's nothing wrong with your color choices. the problem you're having is a VALUE problem... the oatmeal and heather blue, while far different in hue, are too close in value to have the contrast you want. Color is not all that important in our visual field.<BR/><BR/>Get thyself a <A HREF="http://z.about.com/d/painting/1/0/L/U/Tone-grey.jpg" REL="nofollow">value card</A>.Courtney the Knitting Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354132970152390493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87352287196220932742008-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:002008-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:00Best lace needles EVAR = Jenkins. They are pointy...Best lace needles EVAR = <A HREF="http://www.jenkinswoodworking.com" REL="nofollow">Jenkins.</A> They are pointy and sharp and make lacework a dream. Cannot recommend them highly enough.Courtney the Knitting Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354132970152390493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-61691796187015005052008-08-09T07:08:00.000-04:002008-08-09T07:08:00.000-04:00thanks for posting about the Knitting Out Loud ver...thanks for posting about the Knitting Out Loud version of Rutt's book -- I think I'll get it soon otherwise it will take me (and is taking me) forever to finish.<BR/><BR/>But every once in a while a real gem pops up: his simple and straight forward explanation of the timeless "art vs craft" is on page 25 of the 1987 hardback edition. <BR/><BR/>on the needle suggestions: has someone suggested the Addi Turbo bamboo Natura?MaryjoOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861945604000052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-72592291050521120632008-08-08T16:11:00.000-04:002008-08-08T16:11:00.000-04:00As I was scrolling down my RSS feed, I saw the scr...As I was scrolling down my RSS feed, I saw the scrumptious combination you're disparaging, and decided I needed to read the post. I mean . . . wow. I want clothing in that palette. And to put things in a little bit of perspective, I am the sort of 18-year-old girl who wears wings to school for the hell of it, and is a devotee of loud, mismatched socks with silver pumps, and just in general has a very different fashion history from yourself.undeadgoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507897954077278765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-82369515839937973272008-08-07T23:32:00.000-04:002008-08-07T23:32:00.000-04:00Your worried about blue and cream? I chose white ...Your worried about blue and cream? I chose white and gray, truly cold oatmeal, at least in my house I least you picked color. ;-)thalassophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408625163648742223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-79832936411572423022008-08-07T22:06:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:06:00.000-04:00The oatmeal and blue Shetland sweater will become ...The oatmeal and blue Shetland sweater will become you so well that I don't see what the problem is. I love the combination, and I vote subtle.nosenabookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066810098426775837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-83963820331640704192008-08-07T15:14:00.000-04:002008-08-07T15:14:00.000-04:00I hope you can do an audio version of "IT Itches."...I hope you can do an audio version of "IT Itches."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-31209015006586397352008-08-07T12:54:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:54:00.000-04:00No needle help from me. Cobwed weight? You, brave,...No needle help from me. Cobwed weight? You, brave, brave man.<BR/><BR/>Twist Collective is wonderful! What a well-thought out launch. The art direction is fantastic (love the yarn sample pages), the article selection is rich in information (Cat Bordhi! Woohoo) and $7 for a very hip Adrian Bizilia pattern can't be beat. Count me as a happy visitor to the new site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-34564750944861121222008-08-07T12:04:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:04:00.000-04:00I was going to suggest the Addi lace needles, too,...I was going to suggest the Addi lace needles, too, but it looks like about 70 people beat me to it.<BR/><BR/>Nothing wrong with being unable to resist the same colors over and over. We all do it. (I have an unfortunate obsession with red--unfortunate, because I am a redhead--but I have given up fighting it.)Yarnhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-56243691922461448652008-08-07T10:57:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:57:00.000-04:00I'm using similar colors for an Irish Hiking Scarf...I'm using similar colors for an Irish Hiking Scarf, but I'm also using a medium blue, and shocking pink (subtle I'm not). What about a deep eggplant with either of those colors? And why aren't you making the hat in the university colors (snort)? They keep sending mail to my daughter--but never any cash to go with it.<BR/>MIcheleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-48341722623239863032008-08-07T10:26:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:26:00.000-04:00I'll vouch also for the Addi Lace needles!I LIKE t...I'll vouch also for the Addi Lace needles!<BR/>I LIKE the "cold oatmeal" hat. <BR/>(((hugs)))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-48796825280175963452008-08-07T10:09:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:09:00.000-04:00Sharon Miller sells the Inox circular on her websi...Sharon Miller sells the Inox circular on her website and at least a couple of years ago this is what she herself used and I must say I prefer them myself knitting lace.<BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-66153124466483257422008-08-07T09:46:00.000-04:002008-08-07T09:46:00.000-04:00Some people are born with extra color receptors in...Some people are born with extra color receptors in their eyes that allows them to distinguish extremely subtle variations in shade and hue. You probably fall into the additionally gifted category. As we age, our rods and cones burn out, and we wind up as grandmothers mixing orange and purple and turquoise with chartreuse and day-glow yellow.<BR/><BR/>And, as it happens, I LIKE cold oatmeal!!roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-14666642047973071652008-08-07T00:21:00.000-04:002008-08-07T00:21:00.000-04:00the color combo is lovely...it's just not quite co...the color combo is lovely...it's just not quite contrasty enough for colorwork methinks :-( i tend to have the same problem choosing colors that contrast enough...which i get around by having someone else choose em for me ;-)<BR/><BR/>would you believe i'm knitting with cobweb on 4s? and yes with the addi lace needles it works up a treat. unfortunately as many others have said, the 0s aren't out yet, and yes i'm waiting impatiently for those too! i've gotten really enthused about the addi lace needles and am using them for darn near everything these days, especially socks.<BR/><BR/>can't wait to see your shawl done (yes i know i have to)...i couldn't work up enough nerve to order it myself *sigh*lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07518556217114442068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-56153185088917463282008-08-06T23:13:00.000-04:002008-08-06T23:13:00.000-04:00I love your color combination. But that may be be...I love your color combination. But that may be because I am a blue person.thistledown musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604646536077615651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-73022831010241281402008-08-06T21:22:00.000-04:002008-08-06T21:22:00.000-04:00Vat iss all dis circular? Ve use nossing but dpns...Vat iss all dis circular? Ve use nossing but dpns. 12 at a time.<BR/><BR/>I'll be trying some Gutermann silk next. *sigh*Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-58231836116635177272008-08-06T18:14:00.000-04:002008-08-06T18:14:00.000-04:00I forgot to mention yesterday, if you are inclined...I forgot to mention yesterday, if you are inclined towards straight needles for your lace project, signature Needle arts makes LOVELY needles, you can choose the length, the tip (stilleto is called for here) the color and the design on the end of the needle. I bought a pair at Stitches west, and while I don't use straight needles to often, I do love these little babes. Also, they are finished in a way (tiny tiny grooves, like on a record) so that your work doesn't slip around. They are pricey, but ohhhhh they are worth every penny. good luck.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378991227372443475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-16425863159123154142008-08-06T17:46:00.000-04:002008-08-06T17:46:00.000-04:00I think your oatmeal and blue will turn out to be ...I think your oatmeal and blue will turn out to be quite nice. As someone else said - beautiful and subtle at the same time.<BR/><BR/>I've had good luck with the KnitPicks on regular lace weight so your hunch there is right. <BR/><BR/>I "had" to have 3 of the patterns from Twist Collective - it's great!Sandra D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03639249673618319120noreply@blogger.com