tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post2080166249491650814..comments2024-03-29T01:12:13.753-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Reading While CrochetingMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-14245452504311230742013-11-30T11:55:44.946-06:002013-11-30T11:55:44.946-06:00Good for you, staying with it and getting it done....Good for you, staying with it and getting it done. I am sure that I could not manage to read and crochet at the same time. Even very simple crochet.<br />I wonder if the old movie Daddy Long Legs is from that book? It does seem like a good book to read. Happy stitching . Or Happy Crocheting. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-2920541178505054712013-11-29T22:42:23.767-06:002013-11-29T22:42:23.767-06:00Oh, how your shawl sounds like a project I've ...Oh, how your shawl sounds like a project I've been fighting for a couple of months. (You keep asking what I'm doing with all that dyed yarn...) I unraveled four motifs today because I thought I'd used the wrong colors. Turned out the light was bad, and they were right the first time around.<br /><br />One day it will be done.<br /><br />Hope your shawl and other deadlines have happy endings!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-74225712656293484972013-11-29T01:26:37.049-06:002013-11-29T01:26:37.049-06:00Aaaggghhh, that would drive me nutty, I didn't...Aaaggghhh, that would drive me nutty, I didn't ever think you could fix a problem with a new piece of yarn, but as crochet is pretty stable unlike knitting, that is such a great idea. I've never read at the same time as crocheting, I've been tempted to invest in some audio books books though so I could listen. Its a while since I read a nice book, I must look it out at the library.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10821840185143701654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-82836984899762132492013-11-28T12:32:13.705-06:002013-11-28T12:32:13.705-06:00Looking forward to your shawl! :)
I love the cre...Looking forward to your shawl! :)<br /><br />I love the creative process. How you start out with one idea, and then as you are creating, others form and the original idea is cast aside as the new one takes over. It's awesome. <br /><br />Are you hooking anything special for Christmas? <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving Day! :) <br /><br /><br /><br />Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-13623170877067599132013-11-28T02:08:47.606-06:002013-11-28T02:08:47.606-06:00Wait, what! You can cut into crochet to fix it! Ho...Wait, what! You can cut into crochet to fix it! How, how, HOW do you do that? I made a bedjacket for mother in law and made 3 and half in reality. (And she never bl**dy wears it - "I'll keep it for best" - Really?) And this was after telling me she ReaLLy needed a new one, bah). That's 3 weeks of my life I'll never get back. I do love her, truly.<br />Would you be kind enough to do a tutorial or explanation or even just photos, please, please.<br />Susan x<br />PS read Daddy Long Legs as a pre-teen and didn't quite get it, but will read again. Ahem, that makes it 40 years ago!!!!!<br />PPS I had a Blanket of Doom, just like Not So Granny above. Life is too short for any more Doom projects, larf.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762599123725286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-71628997252461977602013-11-27T21:05:45.945-06:002013-11-27T21:05:45.945-06:00I just read Bertie Plays The Blues by Alexander Mc...I just read Bertie Plays The Blues by Alexander McCall Smith :) Currently I'm fighting with a pattern for baby sweater, crocheting fingerless mittens ( dark yarn, slip stitch pattern:horror ), baking Polish style rye bread every other day, and getting ready to make fermented (!) gingerbread. <br />xxMartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900391437066585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-3768802217061365042013-11-27T17:21:38.105-06:002013-11-27T17:21:38.105-06:00Currently reading boom (also a kids book, by Mark ...Currently reading boom (also a kids book, by Mark Haddon of Curious Incident fame) and crocheting the never ending blanket of doom. Will give daddy long legs a read on your recommendation.Not So Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13567568849394257542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-43702983733517766672013-11-27T16:15:30.215-06:002013-11-27T16:15:30.215-06:00Great sketch, and the book sounds good. I like ch...Great sketch, and the book sounds good. I like children's books that aren't afraid to use a few big words. Glad you finally got to the end of the shawl. I shall wait patiently to see it!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-17698324695045004122013-11-27T11:12:48.290-06:002013-11-27T11:12:48.290-06:00Just put Daddy long legs onto my kindle it's f...Just put Daddy long legs onto my kindle it's free! :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-45540942751250310152013-11-27T11:10:48.116-06:002013-11-27T11:10:48.116-06:00Sue you do make me smile, I really love your posts...Sue you do make me smile, I really love your posts they cheer me up no end. I haven't read that book but now I may, I have made a note of the title, and how clever are you to be able to read and crochet at the same time! if I did that then there would certainly be mistakes and big one's at that. I can knit and read but only if it's straightforward knitting. How frustrating for you to have to pull it back and the cutting in the middle to rectify a mistake takes a very brave person indeed. I'm looking forward to the big reveal when it's allowed of course. I'm still making pompoms with a few preemie hats in between and I must start on my Christmas gifts, I have no time to read at the moment I'm afraid. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-83309411804285507552013-11-27T09:18:14.116-06:002013-11-27T09:18:14.116-06:00Dear Mrs Micawber,
Each time I land here on your ...Dear Mrs Micawber,<br /><br />Each time I land here on your online doorstep I feel as though I have arrived home! I can only imagine the frustration AND determination involved in designing a new pattern. And isn't it amazing just how hard we think we are applying ourselves and STILL a mistrake creeps in BANG in the middle of our work? That happens to me all the time.<br /><br />Warmest wishes from Tours,<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-27886212990379713322013-11-27T08:45:53.496-06:002013-11-27T08:45:53.496-06:00I read Daddy-Long-Legs many years ago and loved it...I read Daddy-Long-Legs many years ago and loved it. You have inspired me to take it off my bookshelf, dust it off, and reread it. <br /><br />Reading about your shall woes makes me feel just a bit better about having to rip out part of the sleeve on the Fair isle sweater I am knitting for my granddaughter. :-)kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-19914739049692017422013-11-27T05:04:53.913-06:002013-11-27T05:04:53.913-06:00I just love the book Daddy Long Legs and I'm n...I just love the book Daddy Long Legs and I'm not even sure I still have a copy of it. That can be rectified!<br />Your shawl pattern really does sound like a Shawl from Hell. I think I might have cut it all up into little pieces!! However, your magazine may not have appreciated that.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-49089179743450169072013-11-27T04:49:15.965-06:002013-11-27T04:49:15.965-06:00You've made me laugh this morning. I hope you...You've made me laugh this morning. I hope your next project requires a little less spirit! I will track down the book, it sounds wonderful. JuliexJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974388807761344551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-8119078047817483462013-11-26T20:59:32.239-06:002013-11-26T20:59:32.239-06:00Oh dear Mrs Micawber, my husband now thinks I'...Oh dear Mrs Micawber, my husband now thinks I've gone totally mad! Here was I quietly and seriously reading about Daddy Longlegs, was really into the story, then came upon the 'Shawl from hell' and burst out laughing, and couldn't stop - now how do I get my good reputation back!!!<br />I really feel for you with the frogging and re-working etc., I too have been having trouble with a cardigan I started and to cut a long story short have changed my pattern and made a total fresh start, but not so easy for you when you are producing your own pattern and work for a magazine. Well done for completing it to your satisfaction, and I'm sure it's beautiful! I really admire your work Sue, and enjoy your posts and your dry and quick sense of humour, please keep it up you brighten my day! Hugs, Joy xoJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753693250341975299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-90694811668843068002013-11-26T20:48:38.767-06:002013-11-26T20:48:38.767-06:00Reading and crocheting? Multi-tasking, wow! Never ...Reading and crocheting? Multi-tasking, wow! Never even considered doing those two things at the same time. I am impressed, Sue. Linda @ Wetcreek BlogLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418803664950404235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-57955276809153558902013-11-26T17:35:00.188-06:002013-11-26T17:35:00.188-06:00Oops forgot to say that l am crocheting a Christma...Oops forgot to say that l am crocheting a Christmas stocking for Alice and that I too like to read and crochet xPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660940774894144976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-59598770270850116972013-11-26T17:33:04.709-06:002013-11-26T17:33:04.709-06:00Well done for being so patient with your shawl pat...Well done for being so patient with your shawl pattern Sue, glad you got there in the end and how scary is the thought of snipping with scissors to correct your mistake! That takes one brave and experienced crocheter! I am reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, just started what promises to be hopefully be a good read xox Penny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660940774894144976noreply@blogger.com