tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post6647048039070643308..comments2024-03-18T20:56:05.132-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: Knit It Like NietzscheFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-38799856702768027902008-05-29T16:19:00.000-04:002008-05-29T16:19:00.000-04:00Well, Nietzsche had several widely accepted ideas,...Well, Nietzsche had several widely accepted ideas, but I'm afraid I have to amend the "makes us stronger" theory. That which does not kill us generally hurts like 7734 (no wikipedia for that one; grab a calculator, input the numbers, then invert the screen). Granted, "makes us stronger" is a little more poetic. <BR/><BR/>I loved the shawl the way it was, but if you're not happy with it, then I suppose that's the way it goes. Good luck, and knitting-gawd speed.wlturlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211957370413850905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-16109950726190603762008-05-29T03:40:00.000-04:002008-05-29T03:40:00.000-04:00You did the right thing. Here's a snippet from wi...You did the right thing. Here's a snippet from wikipedia: "The large and many holes in lacy knitting makes it extremely elastic; for example, some Shetland "wedding-ring" shawls are so fine that they may be drawn through a wedding ring." The red yarn was gorgeous but, alas, too thick for this project.Paula in Oldhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945256596686098138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-22392573216899796332008-05-27T19:22:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:22:00.000-04:00It's comforting to see I am not the only Harvey fa...It's comforting to see I am not the only Harvey fan. I can't wait to see what you do with the red Skacel merino. I have an identical skein lurking in my stash. The silk certainly has an ephemeral mood worthy of fine lace, but I will miss the sturdy red.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052655808844550373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-8409398158564298672008-05-27T08:42:00.000-04:002008-05-27T08:42:00.000-04:00The silkworm would have to be tough to match up to...The silkworm would have to be tough to match up to Dolores.Kaviarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409825601485451978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-75865275349459339052008-05-25T21:59:00.000-04:002008-05-25T21:59:00.000-04:00Best Blog post title EVERBest Blog post title EVERJohnKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958177261416135809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-42650232579084558582008-05-25T13:22:00.000-04:002008-05-25T13:22:00.000-04:00Franklin -You really inspire me. I am starting to ...Franklin -<BR/><BR/>You really inspire me. I am starting to get more into lace knitting and reading about your wedding ring shawl makes me vow to never tolerate a mistake again. You're a true artist!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-44074460878438150702008-05-25T11:45:00.000-04:002008-05-25T11:45:00.000-04:00I met that silkworm, too. But this one's named St...I met that silkworm, too. But this one's named Stanley!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-38564577797551664462008-05-24T01:27:00.000-04:002008-05-24T01:27:00.000-04:00I know it's (incredibly) painful, but if it makes ...I know it's (incredibly) painful, but if it makes you feel any better, I think that was the right decision. That heavier red yarn just didn't look right, and the little swatch has a gloriously airy look to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-51997341554564482142008-05-23T18:41:00.000-04:002008-05-23T18:41:00.000-04:00I for one am hoping it doesn't kill you...I for one am hoping it doesn't kill you...Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091275490613600640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-17299974817218915072008-05-23T18:27:00.000-04:002008-05-23T18:27:00.000-04:00I loved the red merino and the look of the lace yo...I loved the red merino and the look of the lace you were making, but I wondered about it's weight and how big your WRS was going to be. <BR/><BR/>I completely agree with your starting over, however. If YOU are not happy with it, you will ALWAYS think about what's wrong instead of enjoying it. No fun in that. <BR/><BR/>Just keep thinking PROCESS. It's the process of knitting that gives joy to the knitter. So you are getting LOTS of process!JanKnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178703790352191912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-45959655997618227962008-05-23T14:14:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:14:00.000-04:00Two words:Habu TextilesTwo words:<BR/><BR/>Habu TextilesAlwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-26792819591217990372008-05-23T12:04:00.000-04:002008-05-23T12:04:00.000-04:00The silk is lovely but I agree something in red wo...The silk is lovely but I agree something in red would be luscious.<BR/>Good luck with your pooka.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821254952159389780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-82298033966574259502008-05-23T11:18:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:18:00.000-04:00Well, while the red was lovely, it doesn't hold a ...Well, while the red was lovely, it doesn't hold a candle to the silk. I'm glad you listened to the yarn, I think the finished shawl will be stunning and worth the pain of frogging. Are you using wood needles? Silk is incredibly slippery! My verification's nuhpaegn - does the computer know something??Deborah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10541110133935524762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-71465336245737195592008-05-23T10:59:00.000-04:002008-05-23T10:59:00.000-04:00Here I was, happily (more or less) knitting away o...Here I was, happily (more or less) knitting away on my much-less-complex-than-yours shaw, knowing in the back of my mind that the yarn wasn't working but ignoring the fact, and then you have to go and post this. Sigh. Away I go to frog my shaw and start again with different yarn. Because you're right. If I don't, it won't be what I wanted it to be.Listahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946252113056091055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-62071884987053016522008-05-23T10:31:00.000-04:002008-05-23T10:31:00.000-04:00But I don't understand. Why DIDN'T you put it on ...But I don't understand. Why DIDN'T you put it on the altar and pray for a miracle? Isn't that how you got Dolores?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-79450652809460038192008-05-23T10:19:00.000-04:002008-05-23T10:19:00.000-04:00I'm from Chicago and I have been on a few streets ...I'm from Chicago and I have been on a few streets where there would be a lot of people who could see that silkworm. In fact, they'd be saying "hello" to him before you even introduced him. (His name is Mul, all those leaves he ate.) Actually, every place I've lived has those streets. Hmmm, I wonder what that means...<BR/><BR/>Gerrie in St Paul<BR/>PS: I thought the red lace wedding shawl was a grand notion. Marriage/union is a bold move!Barca Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716626154893889858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-7373757533813474442008-05-23T09:39:00.000-04:002008-05-23T09:39:00.000-04:00Ok...can't WAIT to see the silkworm cartoon!(the n...Ok...can't WAIT to see the silkworm cartoon!<BR/><BR/>(the new shawl will be stunning, and yarn is very intuitive, knowing what it wants to be)<BR/>(((hugs)))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-66721438587600522372008-05-23T05:47:00.000-04:002008-05-23T05:47:00.000-04:00I'm knitting it in the silk. I started the outer b...I'm knitting it in the silk. I started the outer border today, which is a huge milestone.<BR/><BR/>I started in the cobweb, stuffed it up, and had to learn the pattern on some spare sock yarn.<BR/><BR/>Think of this as training for the silk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-17770982017046014612008-05-23T05:18:00.000-04:002008-05-23T05:18:00.000-04:00Is the silk slippery? It looks like a very stay at...Is the silk slippery? It looks like a very stay at home project. A beautiful stay at home project, that needs point protectors, used diligently. best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-27597519577467175112008-05-23T05:15:00.000-04:002008-05-23T05:15:00.000-04:00That is really lovely - I love the idea of knittin...That is really lovely - I love the idea of knitting with cobweb weight silk yarn but recent brushes with seasilk worms on public transport frightened the tangled life out me.<BR/><BR/>Even though I tried to curb their unruly tendencies with clingfilm, I wasn't ever sure what would come first: Waterloo, the unpicking of a knot or the end of my row.<BR/><BR/>They are shorter than you might think in real life, you know - but still very, very slippery characters.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901621887128155088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-8670033328233011302008-05-23T00:26:00.000-04:002008-05-23T00:26:00.000-04:00Personally I think the silkworm should be called D...Personally I think the silkworm should be called Diego, or something of that ilk... if you're going to have a 6 foot silkworm around, he may as well be muscular and good looking, with a touch of latin mystery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-83234191299763810912008-05-23T00:13:00.000-04:002008-05-23T00:13:00.000-04:00Will the silkworm be called Harvey?Will the silkworm be called Harvey?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124722668160658606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-70682198828852762552008-05-23T00:01:00.000-04:002008-05-23T00:01:00.000-04:00Wow, there must be something in the air or planets...Wow, there must be something in the air or planets doing the aligning--or non-aligning thing. I'm about half way through a shawl and today I frogged/tinked/cajoled and reknit the same 8 rows 4 times. Aigu!!! Such is the life of lace. Looking forward to seeing the new yarn when it arrives.bcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08949061177565017835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-71183451502411077252008-05-22T23:10:00.000-04:002008-05-22T23:10:00.000-04:00I remember back when I was a new knitter and thoug...I remember back when I was a new knitter and thought (blithely) I'd do a lace shawl out of Vogue Knitters... it wasn't looking right. Took it into the old, smaller version of my LYS. Oh, the pattern's wrong... here, here and here. Had to do with them typing YO symbols instead of KTogs as I recall. Glad you can "do it right" and feel good about this.Dana S. Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702927918890797596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87315354408060677382008-05-22T22:55:00.000-04:002008-05-22T22:55:00.000-04:00What a dfference. It's worth doing it right. You ...What a dfference. It's worth doing it right. You want to love it when it's done.Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.com