tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post7898226420047661828..comments2023-04-15T14:59:10.529+01:00Comments on dropstitch: crochet vs knitting - let the battle commence!dropstitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891710367717242017noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post-56301211071930756722011-08-22T13:24:30.478+01:002011-08-22T13:24:30.478+01:00I have actually knitted a few things from that boo...I have actually knitted a few things from that book before and did like them. I don't think I found knitting so painfully slow (though I was never fast - I have a bad holding technique) until I tried crochet. I've been making the replacement ripple blanket since last night and it's already bigger in area than the jumper I've been knitting for weeks. I think I'd have to find a pretty special garment to make me want to knit again. Well, I'm sure I'll knit again one day, but for the moment I definitely feel the pressure of the January deadline looming with a million other things (not knitting or crochet!) that I need to get done by then too. Stress!dropstitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891710367717242017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post-86543540425159057092011-08-22T12:13:03.059+01:002011-08-22T12:13:03.059+01:00that cardi looks cute! you can do it! I don't ...that cardi looks cute! you can do it! I don't think it's bad that you've kept it - it's awesome! <br /><br />+ I'm knitting a couple of bits from the debbie bliss baby knits for beginners book - you should have a look they are super simple+cute and fairly quick I think! Might make knitting seem more awesome to pick up!claire platthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705147876479432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post-29496479555096752452011-08-19T07:08:22.770+01:002011-08-19T07:08:22.770+01:00I think it is guilt that makes me feel I have to m...I think it is guilt that makes me feel I have to make another ripple blanket, but since you both agreed with my selfish decision, maybe I could make something quicker :) Mind you, the giant ripple blanket only really took about a fortnight, so making one a quarter of the size shouldn't really take too long at all. Plus, with my very limited crochet experience, I know I can do it! I'm definitely planning on crocheting more for our baby though, including a pair of cowboy boots. Yee ha!dropstitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891710367717242017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post-28723058166324217942011-08-18T21:36:17.292+01:002011-08-18T21:36:17.292+01:00Good for you keeping the blanket - it's cool :...Good for you keeping the blanket - it's cool :-) <br />Why not do little hats and mittens for baby pressies - I'm sure you could pop one out in a couple of hours - especially crocheted ones! Check out Ravelry (if you haven't already) :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708841891554726845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983479369024235167.post-82565256266622696442011-08-18T21:31:25.192+01:002011-08-18T21:31:25.192+01:00I really don't blame you for keeping the rippl...I really don't blame you for keeping the ripple blanket, I would, it's gorgeous! :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143139544737113289noreply@blogger.com