tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post6105149134361420158..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Yarn AlongCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-90503278267525625992015-11-01T16:31:23.786+00:002015-11-01T16:31:23.786+00:00Oh wow, CJ, that blanket! It's just so gorgeou...Oh wow, CJ, that blanket! It's just so gorgeous. I love the grey. Please show us it again when it's finished. <br /><br />You cracked me up with your Downton Abbey comments. I'm also a huge fan of Caitlin Moran. How to be a Woman is excellent - funny, sharp, spot on. It made me inner feminist wake up, no bad thing really! xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20848612837651108662015-10-26T11:06:30.064+00:002015-10-26T11:06:30.064+00:00I like your summing up of that Downton Abbey episo...I like your summing up of that Downton Abbey episode!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20409353644577979522015-10-25T23:27:29.631+00:002015-10-25T23:27:29.631+00:00Goodness, that blanket looks stunning. I love the ...Goodness, that blanket looks stunning. I love the colour combinations. You'll enjoy How to be a Woman. I devoured it in about 2 days.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-60588173961765940672015-10-25T11:27:04.809+00:002015-10-25T11:27:04.809+00:00Love that blanket (I can't seem to get the han...Love that blanket (I can't seem to get the hang of knitting with circular needles). Notes on a Scandal is a good read and there's a film version, too. Bet 'downstairs' at Downton are having a heck of a job getting those bloodstains out of the tablecloth.love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-38361194958317336162015-10-24T08:31:00.394+01:002015-10-24T08:31:00.394+01:00I do like your blanket, the simplicity of grey and...I do like your blanket, the simplicity of grey and bright stripes is right up my street. I have never watched Downton Abbey and as I usually like period dramas I'm not sure why I didn't!<br />Caz xxWainwright and Wright.Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861281622417274521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84209336883969981652015-10-23T16:36:46.372+01:002015-10-23T16:36:46.372+01:00I look forward to watching that scene when we are ...I look forward to watching that scene when we are able to view it all in the Winter. It is always a bit anticlimactic as we will hear all about it before we actually get to view it. Love the blanket, that is a lot of beautiful knitting.<br />Hugs,<br />Meredith Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1382819922315934352015-10-23T15:08:31.270+01:002015-10-23T15:08:31.270+01:00That blanket is wonderful, and the perfect colours...That blanket is wonderful, and the perfect colours for a boy. Even though I live in Canada I'm able to watch the current Downton Abbey (my English friends have me hooked up to their tv through a Slingbox), and I kept waiting for the horrific scene they were warning about. I figured they must have meant the projectile vomiting scene, but really, it felt like the warnings were more dramatic than the scene itself. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50786508872248497342015-10-23T09:45:45.606+01:002015-10-23T09:45:45.606+01:00cosying up under a project is perfect isn't it...cosying up under a project is perfect isn't it, I felt that way when I was stitching the binding on my quillt x I had to stop watching Downton after the Christmas special in which they killed off Matthew. It was a real mood killer on what had been a lovely day and I have never forgiven ITV for it..... driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-45413338611733627102015-10-22T22:16:07.923+01:002015-10-22T22:16:07.923+01:00That looks to be a very sophisticated stylish blan...That looks to be a very sophisticated stylish blanket. I can imagine it being loved for a very long time. I have never managed to watch Downton. I have tried a couple of times but sport always wins. It's strange how easy it is to follow football, tennis, cricket or athletics and sew or knit or crochet at the same time. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72056358964308654482015-10-22T21:52:27.666+01:002015-10-22T21:52:27.666+01:00It's a circular needle, around 100-110cm I thi...It's a circular needle, around 100-110cm I think. Yay for forgiving, lacy patterns! CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-64282483605069043382015-10-22T21:08:43.519+01:002015-10-22T21:08:43.519+01:00Oh my you really are s talented. I've tried to...Oh my you really are s talented. I've tried to knit before and I really enjoyed it but due to a repetitive stress injury in my hands (especially the right hand) it really does end up getting quite painful. I'm not going to pretend I've ever been skilled enough to knit a whole blanket though. I really do love the colours you've used :)My Froleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484466182674852087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14587716280070081922015-10-22T20:53:17.404+01:002015-10-22T20:53:17.404+01:00Dare I ask how long are your needles to fit a blan...Dare I ask how long are your needles to fit a blanket!! I regularly knit blind and watch Downton...sadly I sometimes drop a stitch...just as well its a Lacey pattern! B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-55967343258731245162015-10-22T20:24:19.674+01:002015-10-22T20:24:19.674+01:00Hey CJ,
A simply lovely blanket. I've never wa...Hey CJ,<br />A simply lovely blanket. I've never watched Downtown. Should I be? And Notes On a Scandal is an excellent read.<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-13100318721376625272015-10-22T14:30:21.965+01:002015-10-22T14:30:21.965+01:00Wow CJ, a blanket is such an big project to tackl...Wow CJ, a blanket is such an big project to tackle, though it sounds like you are enjoying it. How sweet that your little boy is so excited about it!Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-2646385209019601252015-10-22T10:25:21.921+01:002015-10-22T10:25:21.921+01:00Gosh, I think you are mavellous doing all that kni...Gosh, I think you are mavellous doing all that knitting, these days socks are my thing, small and quick to make, but I bet the blankets are wonderful and will last for years.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-58636231884746060932015-10-22T08:36:23.014+01:002015-10-22T08:36:23.014+01:00Ha ha, I don't watch downton but enjoyed your ...Ha ha, I don't watch downton but enjoyed your description. What a lovely blanket! We have loads of blankets donwstairs, where it's coldest in our house, and even a spare duvet and pillow for extra-cold evenings or when one of us can't sleep and ends up on the sofa!<br />I've only read one Caitlin Moran book but it was excellent and def want to read more. I have read Notes on a scandal but wasnt sure if I enjoyed it - I thought it was really well written, it was just the main characters weren't very likeable. The husband is a best character I think.<br />Happy knitting and reading!Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36163663895548025112015-10-22T08:34:40.131+01:002015-10-22T08:34:40.131+01:00An ambitious blanket there - looks so cosy. I just...An ambitious blanket there - looks so cosy. I just LOVE your description of Lady Mary in the pub! When is your first book or TV series coming out?! You never fail to make me laugh!sandra dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298288244781162035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20178194185520032192015-10-22T08:32:38.867+01:002015-10-22T08:32:38.867+01:00Now Miranda does Downton would make a Xmas Special...Now Miranda does Downton would make a Xmas Special!sandra dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298288244781162035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-25474458622663599662015-10-22T01:59:51.457+01:002015-10-22T01:59:51.457+01:00I gave up on Downton some series ago, perhaps I sh...I gave up on Downton some series ago, perhaps I should start watching again, for the comedy!<br /><br />I feel warm just looking at that blanket.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3095177001453847212015-10-21T23:27:02.955+01:002015-10-21T23:27:02.955+01:00oh! what a great idea! My daughters' room is v...oh! what a great idea! My daughters' room is very cold, maybe once I get the Christmas crafting I will start a set for them. It will talk forever but they will love it. Thanks! Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696666204830309673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-28063528179667175852015-10-21T21:42:52.566+01:002015-10-21T21:42:52.566+01:00I love Caitlin Moran and 'How to be a Woman...I love Caitlin Moran and 'How to be a Woman' is fantastic - as I'm sure littlest boy's blanket will be. :-)Curvywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352226602384896843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63182296922137996102015-10-21T21:31:24.366+01:002015-10-21T21:31:24.366+01:00So funny!!!!!! I mean, the horror of it. Lady Ma...So funny!!!!!! I mean, the horror of it. Lady Mary in the pub, she will be sneaking off for illicit love trysts in a hotel next. Oh, wait, she already did that! Fabulous blanket! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-76119915938664915762015-10-21T21:10:44.477+01:002015-10-21T21:10:44.477+01:00A lovely blog, you made me laugh out loud with you...A lovely blog, you made me laugh out loud with your description of Downton, and the blanket looks cosy, what better thing to have to cuddle up to than a blanket knitted with love from Mum xThe Quirky Bird Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857611654337366532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-23399854048534837882015-10-21T20:55:53.880+01:002015-10-21T20:55:53.880+01:00You're so funny! I can't wait until Downto...You're so funny! I can't wait until Downton comes back over here. They had a long preview of the new season on TV the other night and I made my husband be quiet so I could catch every word. He thinks it's a ridiculous show but I don't care. I love your blanket, the colors are beautiful. I use a lot of gray in my blankets too, it's just so soothing and it matches everything. I hope you're having a good week, CJ!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36609198484538830962015-10-21T20:16:56.449+01:002015-10-21T20:16:56.449+01:00The blanket looks lovely. If you need more wool, i...The blanket looks lovely. If you need more wool, it is £1.50 a ball just now at the Woolwarehouse. I admire your stamina, stockinette stitch on such a big project would drive me nuts. xxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.com