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No kidding! I had a similar issue with a foundation row for a Tunisian crochet blanket. The pattern said to start the row loosely, but they weren't kidding. My version of loose was obviously not in line with theirs. So frustrating. Secondly, might I remind you that fingerless mitts are items, in themselves, that make you go hmmmm... You always say that if your hands are cold, you'd want your fingers covered; they're the most important part of the mitt. SOLUTION: Find a friend with really small ankles.

Commented Sep 7, 2012 on Things that make you go hmmmm at Idle Hands

Love! Your new Sheep & Wool Festival hat looks happy to have such a lovely home and lounging place.

Commented Aug 10, 2012 on Vintage hat rack at Idle Hands

Mix some of the Lemon Ginger Marmalade into vanilla yogurt, and you have a delicious sweet and tangy treat! Plonk in some fresh blueberries for extra flair. James hasn't been a huge fan, but I vote DELICIOUS!

Commented Aug 3, 2012 on Happy summer at Idle Hands

Indeed. A brilliant idea!

Commented Jul 12, 2012 on Keepsakes courtesy of Spoonflower at Idle Hands

LOVE that bag!

Commented Feb 24, 2012 on Ravelry roundup: Embroidered knits at Idle Hands

I did the very same thing once, but in an area that wasn't as easy to cover up. It's heartbreaking. I agree that a very simple sash (or even an embellished one with a flower or bow) would be quite lovely. You can also reinforce the inside with a very light "patch" if you're worried about the fabric pulling and the holes getting bigger over time. P.S. Your pleats are wonderful!

Commented Feb 24, 2012 on In which disaster strikes at Idle Hands

Yay! I have my yarn and patterns all ready to go!

Commented Feb 13, 2012 on Calling all DC area knitters and crocheters! at Idle Hands

LOVE this!

Commented Feb 13, 2012 on This Is Your Life gallery photo wall at Idle Hands

Such a great resolution! And you'll be amazed how quickly the projects work up!

Commented Feb 13, 2012 on Ravelry roundup: A crochet resolution at Idle Hands

Hehehe...perseverance, my friend!

Commented Jan 18, 2012 on 8.5 stitches per inch at Idle Hands

My favorite colors! It goes perfectly in my kitchen and looked great on the dinner table with a piping hot plate of baked potatoes on it! Thank you!

Commented Jan 18, 2012 on Charm square pot holder at Idle Hands

Perhaps the hat is meant to be a little too large; it's just another one of its awedeous features. Otherwise, it may just be screaming for bright orange fleece--like the color hunters wear.

Commented Jul 1, 2011 on Blocking the Awedeous hat at Idle Hands

Love what you did with your envelopes!

Commented Jul 1, 2011 on The invitations are in the mail! at Idle Hands

Divine! I think you're on to something here. Thanks for the update.

Commented Jun 3, 2011 on Hat in progress at Idle Hands

The yarns from the Brooklyn Tweeds look so luscious.

Commented May 23, 2011 on Ravelry roundup: Throw blankets at Idle Hands

I'm so sad I missed it, but glad I was home to help my sister. Did your mom enjoy the event? Did you look at the garment entries and start thinking about what you'll enter next year?! I won't let you go another year without entering one of your amazing projects!

Commented May 23, 2011 on The Sheep & Wool Festival 2011 at Idle Hands

Good day, indeed! Love the cheery chairs!

Commented May 23, 2011 on A good day at Idle Hands

There's been lot of buzz about crochet cables lately. Not sure I'd call them modern, but I'm a fan of these crochet cable patterns: Cartera Rústica by Laura Giselle Develluk, Cabled Embroidered Purse by Deb Richey, and One. Giant. Cable. Scarf by Patrick Rodriguez.

Commented Apr 12, 2011 on Ravelry roundup: Modern cable knits at Idle Hands

Totally amazing! You flew through this project!

Commented Apr 12, 2011 on Radio frequency hat at Idle Hands

Yes, yes, yes! I find that half my wardrobe and housewares could fondly be described as hideous AND awesome. That's what drew me to them in the first place and what makes them so great even today. Exhibit A: neon yellow and green pyschadelic tunic with hot orange tigers--which I often wore in high school. Exhibit B: vinly green waiting room chair sitting in my living room. In fact, I could probably dedicate an entire blog to the subject of hideous and awesome, which I would name Awedeous.

Commented Apr 12, 2011 on Can something be both hideous and awesome?* at Idle Hands

Holy freakin' cow! Soooo fabulous. I can't believe it actually fits you. You either have an incredibly small head or blocking worked WONDERS! Great work. I'm so proud of you.

Commented Mar 24, 2011 on Finished project: Drifty hat by Mandy Powers at Idle Hands

Love this!

Commented Mar 2, 2011 on Knitflix: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at Idle Hands

So many thoughts and questions: 1. Where does one have the two-tiered space to keep 1,000 skeins of yarn? 2. How does everything stay untangled? I struggle keeping three stands in order. 3. I imagine one would develop some serious muscles maneuvering all that yarn around. 4. I'm amazed.

Commented Jan 24, 2011 on Guest Blogger: Janelle Holmboe at Idle Hands

What an exciting undertaking! Good luck, Lindy!

Commented Jan 24, 2011 on Guest Blogger: Lindy Parker at Idle Hands

I am very intrigued by this, especially if it means less Call of Duty in the world. But as a crocheter, it's very hard to imagine how someone could pick up on the techniques of crochet (or knitting, in this case) without the use of hooks or yarn. One major factor that I can't imagine the game covering is tension--how loose or tight the thread is being held and worked with. Tension alone can have a huge impact on a project involving actual yarn.

Commented Jan 24, 2011 on Guest Blogger: Janelle Holmboe at Idle Hands