tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post114074921121275600..comments2023-10-21T02:31:36.763-10:00Comments on bits of knits: whose bright idea was this anyway?chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231712575528439554noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141320988648073882006-03-02T07:36:00.000-10:002006-03-02T07:36:00.000-10:00The ribbing...that is why I am not a proud owner o...The ribbing...that is why I am not a proud owner of a Ribby Cardi ;o)<BR/><BR/>Oh and I look forward to my annual 'poke n prod' (as I like to refer to it) about as much as a doomed man looks forward to his execution day. Let's just say that I'm in pain for two days afterwards :o( It truly sucks to be woman sometimes.<BR/><BR/>That Karen gives awesome prizes, doesn't she?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141179983042436222006-02-28T16:26:00.000-10:002006-02-28T16:26:00.000-10:00Hi! Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier. We DO ...Hi! Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier. We DO seem to read a lot of the same blogs! Congrats on all the lovely yarn that's been coming your way. Yum.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I bet you can keep people interested while you work on the ribby cardi. :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141159934262657742006-02-28T10:52:00.000-10:002006-02-28T10:52:00.000-10:00You are too funny! It does get better as they age,...You are too funny! It does get better as they age, allowing for the occasional 'perfect' dining out experience. When this does happen, remember to smile and pretend your kids are always this well behaved. That's your reward for having to deal with all the not-so-good experiences. ;-)<BR/>Your cardigan looks great so far. I bet you will get a lot of use out of it when it's done. And those yummy treats you got! What fun it is to having blog friends (and especially those with contests...hehe). <BR/>Michellestricken madchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803520571029254420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141074191496122902006-02-27T11:03:00.000-10:002006-02-27T11:03:00.000-10:00Ahh...the kid/dinner issue. I remember it well......Ahh...the kid/dinner issue. I remember it well...doing the football carry with a big 6-yr old screaming and kicking his feet while my mom screamed at me not to abuse the boy (eyeroll) and the wait staff at the local Maui greasy spoon snickering under their breath!<BR/><BR/>I love the ribby cardi, hated the ribbing as well...made one for myself in blue! ;-)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603552564975278014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141027275717603452006-02-26T22:01:00.000-10:002006-02-26T22:01:00.000-10:00Oh come on. How can you worry about blog harikari...Oh come on. How can you worry about blog harikari, or however it's spelled, when I look to see if you've posted yet EVERY DAY, and so many of us wait with anticipation to see our bloglines light up with Bits of Knits. Even if you're stopped up worse than your worst dirty bathroom in need of roto rooter, I'll always read your blog.<BR/><BR/>Apparently, 41 other people think so too!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879666390840492082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141011383044337362006-02-26T17:36:00.000-10:002006-02-26T17:36:00.000-10:00Time goes by fast and soon you'll be having a nice...Time goes by fast and soon you'll be having a nice dinner as a family! ;)The only problem is that the choice of the restaurant maybe been taken away by the grown up kids!<BR/>It's boring to knit rib sts but i have to say that it's kind relaxing, no so much worries for the pattern and it goes fast!<BR/>Wow, more beautiful yarn. You are a lucky and nice girl to receive all these gifts!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434571792493010097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1141002472070324042006-02-26T15:07:00.000-10:002006-02-26T15:07:00.000-10:00I hate the yearly appointment. I have to go in Jun...I hate the yearly appointment. I have to go in June and I haaaaaaaaaatttttte it. But at least your cervix is in magnificent shape.<BR/><BR/>You can totally make the lace stole! And remember: lifelines are your friends.<BR/><BR/>I don't blame you for fondling your Koigu. It's all I can do not to fondle the *picture* of the Koigu!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846943673211958259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140973061464289552006-02-26T06:57:00.000-10:002006-02-26T06:57:00.000-10:00There's nothing wrong with knitting that Ribby Car...There's nothing wrong with knitting that Ribby Cardi in cream, it's a pretty color and it's one that you will use. Make no apologies for your knitting. If you knit it in some color that didn't work with the rest of your wardrobe, then there would be no usefulness to you and it wouldn't get worn as often! Do what works for you. <BR/><BR/>You really got a lot of mail love! I love that color of Koigu. What color is it? So pretty. I think I might be scared to knit with it, but I would definitely fondle it for long periods of time! :-)WandaWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162744520483511408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140969811085170472006-02-26T06:03:00.000-10:002006-02-26T06:03:00.000-10:00Really? There's no such thing as jumbo shrimp? C...Really? There's no such thing as jumbo shrimp? Crap. I've been eating rock shrimp on steroids all this time.<BR/><BR/>I try never to discuss money matters or politics while in the middle of a gyno exam. There's just no dignity in it. We discuss sports.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445278861534661432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140919665823650862006-02-25T16:07:00.000-10:002006-02-25T16:07:00.000-10:00I took my kids shopping today and when I was at th...I took my kids shopping today and when I was at the GAP I told them to go play in the stall next to me while I was trying some stuff on. I asked the guy who worked there if he could lock them in there. :)Scoutjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178220856730339890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140910142173387792006-02-25T13:29:00.000-10:002006-02-25T13:29:00.000-10:00Ooooh that Koigu is deelish! I love knitting with ...Ooooh that Koigu is deelish! I love knitting with it! I've got the Ribby Cardi pattern waiting in my knitting bullpen, have yet to purchase yarn for it, but I'm looking forward to reading your experiences, it's about 2 sweaters down the line for me. I'm a little worried about the zipper...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140875978415215322006-02-25T03:59:00.000-10:002006-02-25T03:59:00.000-10:00What pretties! I have been avoiding (or at least ...What pretties! I have been avoiding (or at least valiantly trying not to) buying new yarn because we will be moving within a few months and trust me... I already have enough yarn to pack (Jo looks around - DH didn't see that I wrote that, did he!?!?).<BR/><BR/>The restaurant thing... we have in our arsenal a few good restaurants Willow will behave in and have somewhat kid-friendly food. One of them surprisingly, is this traditional Japanese place - she loves the low tables, tamago sushi, and udon soup... and the waitresses adore her and I think she justs basks in their adoration.<BR/><BR/>Check me out - Veste Everest is nearly done!<BR/><BR/>JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061337641173075397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140838143130569962006-02-24T17:29:00.000-10:002006-02-24T17:29:00.000-10:00Wow! You have some really nice gifts there, girl!...Wow! You have some really nice gifts there, girl! Love that Koigu! Green is one of my fave colors!<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the dreaded pap! My old doctor used to chew at me, "It's only ten seconds once a year -- could save your life..." They aren't as bad now. The doctor I go to now (other one retired) has a much more modern whatchamacallit. The old doctor had his since he was an intern, I'm sure. It was a terrible, pointy, plastic thing. Yuck!<BR/><BR/>That is a nice cardigan! I'm finished up a pair of socks for my oldest that is 3x1 rib. Rather dull. Nice in the end, though!lexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349151799470816752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140825433965666492006-02-24T13:57:00.000-10:002006-02-24T13:57:00.000-10:00I have made that same mad dash with N under my arm...I have made that same mad dash with N under my arm. Now we only eat in a "nice" restaurant if they have crayons. HAHA!<BR/>Look at how well you were spoiled! The colors of the yarn are lovely.<BR/>We are at about the same point on our Ribby Cardis. It's a fun knit don't you think.<BR/>Karen<BR/>http://nothingbutknit.blog-city.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140824116169451822006-02-24T13:35:00.000-10:002006-02-24T13:35:00.000-10:00"I know I post with the frequency of a blogger in ..."I know I post with the frequency of a blogger in need of blog laxatives, but I'm going to try to up the fiber (wool, that is!)..."<BR/><BR/>Ha!! That totally cracked me up! I love your posts!<BR/><BR/>And we've done the "nice dinner" thing too. Can you taste your food when you're out at a restaurant? Because I swear ever since I had my son the food has no taste as I'm too preoccupied with keeping him from destroying whatevers within reach.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your progress on all your latest projects. They are all impressive as always and I'm definitely sure you won't need that can of whoop-a$#.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend Chris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140819350370708232006-02-24T12:15:00.000-10:002006-02-24T12:15:00.000-10:00Oh my, the whole "nice dinner" hahaha. I don't thi...Oh my, the whole "nice dinner" hahaha. I don't think I'll be trying that again untill the kids are quite a bit older. But every now and again I think it wouldn't be *too bad* and I'm reminded, yet again, Of the truths of parenting. Get a sitter and then go out. <BR/><BR/>You make me laugh, I love your blog! I wouldn't care if you only posted once a month. I'd still be checking every day for signs of blogging life;o) <BR/><BR/>Good luck on your stole, I'm sure you'll do fine! Your carddi will be great, even if your not fully enjoying the ribbing. I'm sure you'll love it when its done! Take care, Chris! Knit happy:o)jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695972287239698720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140819135049200522006-02-24T12:12:00.000-10:002006-02-24T12:12:00.000-10:00I always enjoy stopping by your blog, your kids ma...I always enjoy stopping by your blog, your kids make me giggle. Your ribby cardy is going to be fantastic and in no way plain.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/>Amanda :)amandazenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07827301885599649013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140809382455691052006-02-24T09:29:00.000-10:002006-02-24T09:29:00.000-10:00It's true, we could all use some more fiber! And,...It's true, we could all use some more fiber! And, honestly, I can think of no one more deserving than you! Enjoy your lovely gifties, help them grow up into lovely things!<BR/>(how starved for adult conversation am I that I actually look forward to my annual "visit" with my midwife?)Bitterknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189147396562616657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140808773706571862006-02-24T09:19:00.000-10:002006-02-24T09:19:00.000-10:00I've lived through the torture of taking your kids...I've lived through the torture of taking your kids to a nice restaurant. You are a brave soul.<BR/><BR/>Amyamyloviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417095117296883963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140808569752459882006-02-24T09:16:00.000-10:002006-02-24T09:16:00.000-10:00Lovely people deserve lovely gifts, and you are ce...Lovely people deserve lovely gifts, and you are certainly one of the sweetest in blogland! (honest) Good for you on the cardi progress, I'm sure it will be one of your favorites when it is finished and I have NO DOUBT in my mind that the stole will prove to be not as difficult as you are expecting :) So glad to see that you are ok, and weren't missing due to illness :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816734246586566719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140806037049897612006-02-24T08:33:00.000-10:002006-02-24T08:33:00.000-10:00You always make me laugh! yep your summuray on tak...You always make me laugh! yep your summuray on taking kids out someplace nice is aces! We stopped trying years ago :) i love that cardi, but your right ribbing gets on my nerves too.... oh koigu lovin'! that was so kind of laura :) love the other gifties too. Lush is sooooo soft right?!Catherine Kerthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140799280759268442006-02-24T06:41:00.000-10:002006-02-24T06:41:00.000-10:00You can do it! I've actually been considering doi...You can do it! I've actually been considering doing that exact stole with all that laceweight soy silk. Hmm. I really need to finish a few things!<BR/><BR/>I was nodding along during the "nice dinner" bit. Been there, done that, got nice dinner all over the t-shirt:)<BR/><BR/>And I just had my annual exam, so I don't have to dread it for a while! There was a really disturbed sketch on MAD TV during the first couple of seasons about "Mr. Speculum." Very disturbed.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455960552860567288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140799009817842442006-02-24T06:36:00.000-10:002006-02-24T06:36:00.000-10:00Do you remember about 10 years ago, the deep deep ...Do you remember about 10 years ago, the deep deep almost black red nailpolish trend began? It's started with the VERY expensive and elusive $16 a bottle Chanel "NuitRouge" polish that ever girl over the age of 10 coveted. (maybe not in Hawaii tho?) Anyway, here I am contorted like a pretzel with my left breast squashed between the freezing slabs of the torture that is mammogram and my technition suddenly GASPS! and shouts OMG!! Is that the black/red nail polish everyone is talking about? where did you get it?? isn't it really $$?? Of course this chick was ALL talk and NO mammogram so finally I'm like, hun, my left breast has just detached itself from my body, do you *think* we can continue this convo when I've stopped THE BLEEDING?? Your post made me think of this, Chris! LOLOLOLOL!!!<BR/><BR/>Your Ribby may be "vanilla" and the ribbing tedious but you'll have a gorgeous all purpose sweater you'll use ALL THE TIME!! Make the flat front panels tho, I think you'll be happier!!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend Chris! Tell Bossy, Stinky and the Hubster P-Man and I say HI!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418096505673650250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140798593728010582006-02-24T06:29:00.000-10:002006-02-24T06:29:00.000-10:00Now you made me struggle - should I join the KAL f...Now you made me struggle - should I join the KAL fun?Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729336648909814348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13908521.post-1140796638437723322006-02-24T05:57:00.000-10:002006-02-24T05:57:00.000-10:00I think that one of the unwritten rules of parenth...I think that one of the unwritten rules of parenthood is that if something can go wrong during a "nice family dinner" it will. When we go out to dinner(rarely), I always feel like I have to order the second I get seated, inhale my food, and leave before Rage or Diva starts something. Hang in there with the KAL--sometimes it's fun to add a little challenge to your life(mind you this advice is from the same person who is petrified to cast on for the Crossed in Translation KAL). Your ribby is looking great and you got some awesome gifties :) Have a great weekend!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808624985463628695noreply@blogger.com