tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post8368324728166150534..comments2023-11-28T03:51:59.884-08:00Comments on Tami's Amis and Other Creations: Work-in-Progress Wednesday 25Tami Klockauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-89796219134824769682011-01-27T10:00:22.029-08:002011-01-27T10:00:22.029-08:00Rachilla, welcome back to WIPW! I hope you can joi...Rachilla, welcome back to WIPW! I hope you can join us more regularly. It sure has grown since you last participated. :)<br /><br />Beadknitter, glad that Blogger stopped acting up long enough for you to post!Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-76279483410920930032011-01-26T21:53:12.770-08:002011-01-26T21:53:12.770-08:00Oh wow! I almost didn't get it done today. Blo...Oh wow! I almost didn't get it done today. Blogger is acting up and wouldn't let me upload photos or save my blog entry. Arrgh! There are days when I just wanna toss the computer of a high cliff.<br /><br />Untangling a skein is definitely work. And half untangled skeins are WIPs.Beadknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380412691775978255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-48087564629811331652011-01-26T19:36:14.074-08:002011-01-26T19:36:14.074-08:00Not sure you remember me, Tami, but... Wow. I have...Not sure you remember me, Tami, but... Wow. I haven't done WIPW (or blogged at all, for that matter) since it first got started! Sorry 'bout that, haha. Got really busy.<br /><br />I'm glad to see it kicked off so well. (:Rachiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753376493081348754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-32861855507145989932011-01-26T18:07:46.381-08:002011-01-26T18:07:46.381-08:00Shannon, I love working with variegated yarn too! ...Shannon, I love working with variegated yarn too! It's so fun to see what comes up next! I don't have a helper, so it will just be me. :) <br /><br />nursenikkiknits, it is, isn't it?! I'll be sure to post a pic of it when it's skeined!Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-28168619186527166692011-01-26T17:47:47.669-08:002011-01-26T17:47:47.669-08:00That is quite the yarf! I can't wait to see a ...That is quite the yarf! I can't wait to see a photo of it after you get it sorted out. Maybe untangling while watching Tv or a movie would be less tedious?nursenikkiknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799928060698707438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-14024460730054675372011-01-26T15:26:28.893-08:002011-01-26T15:26:28.893-08:00I do love working with variegated yarn to see what...I do love working with variegated yarn to see what it looks like knit in different ways. That washcloth will be very nice.<br />Having patience for the tangles is all I can suggest! I've dealt with similar stuff and I learned the hard way that trying to hurry through it just makes it worse. Do you have a willing helper? Many hands make light work! : )Affiknittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12226218056066734188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-35071291793287779402011-01-26T14:50:43.956-08:002011-01-26T14:50:43.956-08:00Denise, very true. If I think about it too much, I...Denise, very true. If I think about it too much, I'll never get through the skein of mess.Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-38289422511460279142011-01-26T14:41:28.630-08:002011-01-26T14:41:28.630-08:00I remember your ice cream blanket. That untanglin...I remember your ice cream blanket. That untangling reminds of the silk lace I have it time out. <br /><br />Just have to plow through on the untangling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229883789485107841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-77751386865253830402011-01-26T13:28:22.832-08:002011-01-26T13:28:22.832-08:00Marushka, thanks for the warning. ;) I feel better...Marushka, thanks for the warning. ;) I feel better that I'm not the only one that ended up with a tangled mess. LOL Thanks about the knitting! I love it!<br /><br />Kathleen, isn't that crazy!? The yarn looks SO different. Thanks for the good luck on the untangle. It will be a project, that's for sure.Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-30040288098481006502011-01-26T12:00:27.108-08:002011-01-26T12:00:27.108-08:00Your tangle has my sympathy, especially since we m...Your tangle has my sympathy, especially since we made a huge knotted mess the last time we dyed Fishermen's Wool here too. I work on untangling things just for a few minutes at a time. I think the F.W. skeins are just too big to work with easily unless you break them into two smaller skeins first (I tell you that now, right? LOL). Your dishcloth is going to be so sweet - look at all the knitting you're doing these days!Marushka C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15501083029600186860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-59438688468408527482011-01-26T10:08:26.604-08:002011-01-26T10:08:26.604-08:00autumngeisha, seriously, I think I've put MORE...autumngeisha, seriously, I think I've put MORE knots in it. You're lucky your husband likes it. My husband's reaction? "Whoa, what is that?"<br /><br />Miriam, it's non-superwash. We'll see how far I get before giving up. It's kind of like a challenge in patience.Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-22347586454655393852011-01-26T09:53:37.532-08:002011-01-26T09:53:37.532-08:00I like to spread out my tangles on the dining tabl...I like to spread out my tangles on the dining table and go after it. If it is non-superwash wool I've been known to cut it when I had gotten as far as i thought I could and then spit splice the ends together afterwards.<br /><br />Good luck!Miriamhttp://www.inspiredima.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-60114535446398797772011-01-26T08:18:12.022-08:002011-01-26T08:18:12.022-08:00The heart washcloth is really cute and a great way...The heart washcloth is really cute and a great way to use up the stash. I am probably the worst yarn detangler ever. I usually end up making more of a mess. Luckily, my hubby is extra talented when it comes to untangling and actually enjoys the process. It's the only time he shows any interest in yarn.autumngeishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999159092655986251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-29914677062790061432011-01-26T08:14:59.733-08:002011-01-26T08:14:59.733-08:00So Very Domestic, at least you won! I'm hoping...So Very Domestic, at least you won! I'm hoping to come out on top with this guy.Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-22487189409278024912011-01-26T08:13:44.426-08:002011-01-26T08:13:44.426-08:00Joycers, a spray would be perfect! ;)
Halfpint, t...Joycers, a spray would be perfect! ;)<br /><br />Halfpint, thank you! It looks like Paula found the link in the comments below yours! I'll have to see just how desperate I am.<br /><br />Countess, exactly what I did. It's been in this condition since about October (or maybe a little before?) and I took it out and it still looks the same! Maybe the fairies are on strike?<br /><br />Liz, I'm thinking of doing that, but it's already been broken up into two little parts before this. My yarn scale I ordered should be arriving today, so at least I'll be able to tell just how much I have here.<br /><br />Paula, thanks for the link! I'll have to check them out to see how desperate I am. I can't believe people actually LIKE to untangle! How sadistic. <br /><br />Delusional Knitter, dear god, NINE hours. That scares me. Obviously, this is bought, but I'd love to dye it.<br /><br />Vicki, thanks! The heart is very easy! It's just following the pattern between knit and purl. Unless you were talking about the untangling being too hard, because yes, it is. LOL<br /><br />Aimee, let me know if you happen to run into someone with a PhD in string theory! ;)Tami Klockauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652939575098493098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-18012465643882787302011-01-26T08:09:38.976-08:002011-01-26T08:09:38.976-08:00Ugh. I loathe detangling - and yet, just last week...Ugh. I loathe detangling - and yet, just last week I fought and fought and fought with a skein till I won.So Very Domestichttp://www.soverydomestic.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-18405487881483403972011-01-26T07:41:05.437-08:002011-01-26T07:41:05.437-08:00Ugh, I've spent hours detangling yarn-- wish I...Ugh, I've spent hours detangling yarn-- wish I had some advice to make it easier. Maybe ask someone with a PhD in string theory?Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536505470774675845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-83335130818658164562011-01-26T07:39:55.469-08:002011-01-26T07:39:55.469-08:00Okay, I found that group. It's called Knot A ...Okay, I found that group. It's called Knot A Problem (heh). Here's the link: <br /> <br />http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knot-a-problem<br /><br />Good luck!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754250792673037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-1988779318457792982011-01-26T06:26:03.351-08:002011-01-26T06:26:03.351-08:00ooh i love the heart... it must be quite hard to d...ooh i love the heart... it must be quite hard to do. OMG i could not untangle that yarn - it's too much!!! LOL. have a great day xxHello, I'm Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671925144352405846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-5684866576767060692011-01-26T05:45:16.748-08:002011-01-26T05:45:16.748-08:00OMG, I once untangled a skein for two days, took m...OMG, I once untangled a skein for two days, took me about 9 hours. It was yarn that I dyed. I think if I had bought it I would have given up! I listed to music while I am doing it and take breaks often ... that's all the advice I have :)Delusional Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468359827353813983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-22312296101538940322011-01-26T05:09:46.696-08:002011-01-26T05:09:46.696-08:00Halfpint's right, there is an untangling group...Halfpint's right, there is an untangling group on Ravelry -- you send them your mess, they send you wound yarn. Rumor has it, they enjoy the process. I can't remember what they're called though. I'll have a look and see if I can find them later today. Happy Wednesday!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754250792673037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-60727077228402814852011-01-26T03:32:41.088-08:002011-01-26T03:32:41.088-08:00Detangling a mess like that sometimes takes me day...Detangling a mess like that sometimes takes me days. When I was dealing with the cotton yarn back in the fall, I ended up just breaking it at times and then splicing it as I worked with it. It's only yarn, and your sanity is more important.Liz in Ypsilantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551683050101411764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-359599920483102942011-01-26T02:02:45.390-08:002011-01-26T02:02:45.390-08:00I do not envy the untangling. I normally thrust it...I do not envy the untangling. I normally thrust it upon somebody who has more patience than I have, or hide it away at the back of the yarn cupboard in the hope that the Knot Fairies will magically unravel it for me!Countess Ablazehttp://www.countessablaze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-72554962489634531332011-01-26T01:50:59.312-08:002011-01-26T01:50:59.312-08:00If you have to give up there is an untangling grou...If you have to give up there is an untangling group on Ravelry. Not sure what the rules are though.<br />The washcloth is looking good, your knitting is greatAlittlebitsheepishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816184111243579404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8537943107691885690.post-72547677050202899212011-01-26T00:20:11.096-08:002011-01-26T00:20:11.096-08:00I'm sorry to say that I don't have any unt...I'm sorry to say that I don't have any untangling advice. I have been there though, and desperately wished for a yarn detangler that I could spray and magically have a managable skein of yarn. =)Joycershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174748080874626978noreply@blogger.com