tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post1807674878588166944..comments2024-03-27T10:08:06.235+00:00Comments on Coco Rose Diaries: Knitted Moments Ta-Dah.......Coco Rose Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-68195942169266058372015-03-09T21:23:53.651+00:002015-03-09T21:23:53.651+00:00I've loved catching up on your blog posts and ...I've loved catching up on your blog posts and completely adore your knitted wrap. Thanks for making your corner of the interweb such a light, fresh, pretty place to visit. Em xMimi and Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538674717041795218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-59811818779119143512015-02-28T01:36:06.278+00:002015-02-28T01:36:06.278+00:00I've been thinking about this post since you p...I've been thinking about this post since you put it up! I ventured into the yarn shop this morning and it kept popping into my head. When I got home I re read what you had written, as I am a very basic knitter, and took the plunge!! Just downloaded the pattern. I'm thinking a basic acrylic to begin with, the last knitting project I attempted is guiltily rolled up in a bag (socks) as I spend way too much on expensive hand dyed yarn - thinking if I spent lots it would inspire me to persevere! It didn't! You really did a great job Vanessa! Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006455974612029528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-14965734490199838142015-02-23T22:20:25.060+00:002015-02-23T22:20:25.060+00:00*Star* - I'm glad you think it was easy. Keep ...*Star* - I'm glad you think it was easy. Keep knitting you do it beautifully xxx BBelinda Harris-Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421585917927182244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-28008507367317081712015-02-23T20:55:12.723+00:002015-02-23T20:55:12.723+00:00Belinda, this is the most amazing piece of knitwea...Belinda, this is the most amazing piece of knitwear I have come across. I can barely purl and knit, but I was SO determined to have a go and see if I could do it! I'm so glad I tried, it's my first knitted garment and I am totally in love with it! Now I know I can do it okay, I'm going to make it again (having learnt what I need to do better!) and I think a few more times after that too! It's such a beautiful pattern, thank you so much for designing something I really cannot get enough of! I'm sure so many others think it too! XxxCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-77946230217055677882015-02-23T20:47:45.558+00:002015-02-23T20:47:45.558+00:00No shaping - :0)... I hate sewing up seams so all ...No shaping - :0)... I hate sewing up seams so all my designs, well most of my designs are seam free. xxx BBelinda Harris-Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421585917927182244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-11162222714631642522015-02-23T20:45:03.458+00:002015-02-23T20:45:03.458+00:00You are mega awesome to write such lovely things a...You are mega awesome to write such lovely things about my Bella Wrap - here is me in mine...http://www.belindaharrisreid.co.uk/bellawrap.html _ but you already have found me - xxx - well done for conquering this. Big Hugs - BelindaBelinda Harris-Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421585917927182244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-27779966415328201472015-02-21T23:10:35.183+00:002015-02-21T23:10:35.183+00:00Oh my gosh! Its beautiful! Please dont be so criti...Oh my gosh! Its beautiful! Please dont be so critical about your knitting skills Vanessa,I think its stunning x x xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153908872111045131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-30520874340612389212015-02-21T16:58:54.830+00:002015-02-21T16:58:54.830+00:00Now you really are a knitter! I can imagine how be...Now you really are a knitter! I can imagine how beautiful this will look in a more gentle coloured, drapey wool. Oh so stylish!mrsrobinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688062627526896005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-72804611923556360202015-02-21T11:24:51.306+00:002015-02-21T11:24:51.306+00:00Dear Vanessa,
this vest looks great! You shouldn&#...Dear Vanessa,<br />this vest looks great! You shouldn't be too harsh with you when you talk about your knitting abilities. I mean you even managed to knit cables! This is something I risked not until after several "safe" knitting projects. Really well done!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771848426275579768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-67117914658172819432015-02-21T10:59:04.942+00:002015-02-21T10:59:04.942+00:00It is beautiful. You did a great job. It is beautiful. You did a great job. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906641607921191085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-41349730910124376252015-02-21T02:45:27.784+00:002015-02-21T02:45:27.784+00:00Your blog is absolutely stunning! Looking forward ...Your blog is absolutely stunning! Looking forward to following it :). <br /><br />Stop by anytime @scarletheart1:18.blogspot.com Rachel Leigh Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329396212811040219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-67119696026355073612015-02-20T23:41:47.496+00:002015-02-20T23:41:47.496+00:00It's really gorgeous. You did a great job with...It's really gorgeous. You did a great job with it.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-19205964793106388542015-02-20T18:03:26.087+00:002015-02-20T18:03:26.087+00:00It turned out very very pretty! :)It turned out very very pretty! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998565065415987401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-41715235299049694782015-02-20T16:49:17.839+00:002015-02-20T16:49:17.839+00:00It is gorgeous! You are a good knitter, Vanessa!
...It is gorgeous! You are a good knitter, Vanessa! <br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-83754680780855433762015-02-20T15:08:11.682+00:002015-02-20T15:08:11.682+00:00Maybe this is already addressed in the comments an...Maybe this is already addressed in the comments and I didn't see it, but Belinda who designed this wrap has fixed the web site and the "download now" button for this pattern is now available for purchase. Paypal does the conversion from $ to British pounds. That means the links you provided here, Coco Rose, now can access the pattern. :^)Linda CPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120109752805352403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-40800064443697390002015-02-20T12:28:33.126+00:002015-02-20T12:28:33.126+00:00Clever you Vanessa - its luscious ! Knitting you C...Clever you Vanessa - its luscious ! Knitting you CAN do !<br />Kate xxjustpootlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823474347070110168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-58584664039281029922015-02-20T12:10:44.727+00:002015-02-20T12:10:44.727+00:00Thank you Cristina! I am totally in love with this...Thank you Cristina! I am totally in love with this style, it's so versatile! HAve a wonderful weekend also! xxxCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-58173979471763115952015-02-20T12:09:56.030+00:002015-02-20T12:09:56.030+00:00I was impatient to get this finished! I was determ...I was impatient to get this finished! I was determined that I could do it and it wouldn't defeat me, even if I wasn't entirely sure of what I was doing! Have a super weekend too! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-48485640681693366692015-02-20T12:09:01.808+00:002015-02-20T12:09:01.808+00:00Hi Susan,
This certainly wasn't a post to try...Hi Susan,<br /><br />This certainly wasn't a post to try and deter people from Stylecraft. I am a blanket maker, and like them large, so I am very much a promoter of acrylic yarns. I'd never be able to afford to make blankets if I didn't use cheaper acrylic yarns. I don't use Stylecraft regularly (as I live near a few yarn shops that don't stock it, and only stock other brands), but I have a used a few balls of the DK balls for projects for others. They are fine. I have said before in blog posts that it's all about actually seeing and feeling the yarns, as, from my experience, the dye used in each colour way, can have a big effect in the feel of the yarn. I mix and match my acrylic brands because of this. Some colours in brands look and feel lovely, whilst other colour ways are really awful to the eye and touch. The shade I used in Super Chunky, to me, was not brilliant. I didn't much like the feel of it on the needles and the acrylic sheen on it was too intense. Perhaps it was this shade, maybe other shades are not as shiny, but, my own personal preference is that I wouldn't use it again for a project like this or recommend it. But, that's just my personal choice. Wouldn't life be boring if we were all the same!!!!!! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-1221873281315441912015-02-20T11:57:29.741+00:002015-02-20T11:57:29.741+00:00I think I am going to love having a few of these i...I think I am going to love having a few of these in different colours, and I can well imagine that they would be the most used things in my wardrobe. I reckon it took me about 15 hours to do from start to finish. I was REALLY slow though. I couldn't afford to mess up, as I just don't have the experience to rectify any mistakes! I'm useless! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-81221809574006694762015-02-20T11:55:44.560+00:002015-02-20T11:55:44.560+00:00I am really loving this Amy, as it's so versat...I am really loving this Amy, as it's so versatile......and I REALLY cannot wait to make more in other colours!Coco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-10072576649461064792015-02-20T09:05:55.526+00:002015-02-20T09:05:55.526+00:00I love his new creation, Vanessa! and cream colour...I love his new creation, Vanessa! and cream colour with wooden brooch is delicious ....<br />I wish you a good weekend! A big hug from Catalonia!cristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497697837564570406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-34992813420609155692015-02-20T08:43:24.614+00:002015-02-20T08:43:24.614+00:00You alweys make such nice things....they all look ...You alweys make such nice things....they all look so do-able...but I really don't have any patience...but looking at your knitting (and your crochet of course) ..I will give it a try again!!!! Wishing you a nice weekend!!!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527194219651855355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-45542186413638833992015-02-19T23:02:00.037+00:002015-02-19T23:02:00.037+00:00I love your crochet and now your knitting, but ple...I love your crochet and now your knitting, but please don't knock the stylecraft, it is one of the better 'cheap' acrylics, there are worse believe me. I'm afraid not everyone can wear wool (and can get allergic even working with it) or indeed afford the luxury yarns. I don't want to be controversial at all, so please don't think that. Knitting better (grammar?) is on my to do list when the children finally (hah) leave home xsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762599123725286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-76280118133518648622015-02-19T22:08:35.452+00:002015-02-19T22:08:35.452+00:00I love it, clever you. I'm laughing that you ...I love it, clever you. I'm laughing that you think I could knock one up in a couple of evenings though. Not at the rate I knit! I like that you made a practice one first. I shall look forward to seeing the next one. And the one after that... It looks like a wonderful pattern, I love the idea of layering as well. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com