tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post235479974702203075..comments2024-03-10T21:42:42.272-05:00Comments on Susan B. Anderson: Do You Crochet? Elefante Ear DemoSusan B. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-13002469288594385732011-05-31T14:49:48.046-05:002011-05-31T14:49:48.046-05:00Update from my last comment- I finally figured it ...Update from my last comment- I finally figured it out, and i'm really glad i kept trying for the ears, because they are super cute!! once i figured out that there is a difference in slip stitching and single crocheting, things went a LOT better! there's an extra yarn over in there i was missing!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109879455988678729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-90318874315737836482011-05-26T15:49:24.161-05:002011-05-26T15:49:24.161-05:00i'm glad to have found this video tutorial for...i'm glad to have found this video tutorial for these ears, because i'm trying to make the reversible lion/elephant toy right now, and it's the last thing i have left; i've been knitting for 6+ years but never tried any crochet. i love the look of the crocheted ears much better, and i would love to become proficient enough in crochet to do a little accent things like this in projects; but after several attempts of trying to make these ears, i must say i MUCH prefer knitting, maybe because i already know it and have gotten past the awkward stage... not giving up on the ears, but not exactly enjoying it either. i'm having a lot harder time keeping track of where i am in the pattern, how many stitches i've done, where the stitch is that i need to work with, etc. needles are my comfort zone!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109879455988678729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-81865131731614120642011-04-01T18:03:48.580-05:002011-04-01T18:03:48.580-05:00Hey Susan,
I love your knits! I've just starte...Hey Susan,<br />I love your knits! I've just started your cupcake hat and I'm a little daunted by the idea of having to crotchet the cherry and the picot edge. I don't know how! But I'm excited to learn because it truly is beautiful. I love the look of crotchet touches... I'm just a scaredy-cat you could say.. :SCarmen Dempseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-81330309881425409082010-05-26T18:15:44.768-05:002010-05-26T18:15:44.768-05:00Thanks for the tutorial. I only knit and I don...Thanks for the tutorial. I only knit and I don't have any idea how to crochet. I would never ever normally do a knit pattern with crochet added in, I don't like how crochet looks, I don't like the construction or anything - that's why I knit. I'm making the crochet ears for the elephant to see what they look like and then I will probably make up my own knitted ones. I also really dislike the look of the two different types of stitches together. I don't think it's a good idea to assume just because people craft they can (or will) do both. If you're going to design a knitting pattern knit it, if a crochet pattern crochet it, etc...Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247493919494941035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-55207511639828262062010-05-25T08:05:15.463-05:002010-05-25T08:05:15.463-05:00i have been knitting for 9 years and i have elefan...i have been knitting for 9 years and i have elefante done all execpt the ears..... and why is that.?.?.? BECAUSE I CANT CROCHET and noone around where i live can in a circle.Hopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-54933371524175895842009-03-15T03:24:00.000-05:002009-03-15T03:24:00.000-05:00I am a crocheter actualy, but I like to knit too. ...I am a crocheter actualy, but I like to knit too. I learned when I was around 5 and find it alot easier than knitting. Besides, all you need is a hook (a crochet hook that is, I am afraid I find it a bit hard to crochet with a fishing hook, or any other hook for that matter).<BR/>So, I have two more words to say... GO CROCHET! ... And knitting. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-6194038560088136092008-10-30T12:04:00.000-05:002008-10-30T12:04:00.000-05:00Christina,When I knit toys I always knit with a sm...Christina,<BR/>When I knit toys I always knit with a smaller needle than recommended so that I get a tight, dense fabric. This way the pellets don't leak out. If your pellets leak out you can always sew a muslin or cotton pouch to insert into the toy before you add the stuffing to prevent leaking.<BR/><BR/>This is always a good idea if you are worried about young children/babies and choking hazard or leave the pellets out completely and just use the stuffing.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps.<BR/>susanSusan B. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-68954236573356437902008-10-30T11:00:00.000-05:002008-10-30T11:00:00.000-05:00I need help with the teapot pattern. This is prob...I need help with the teapot pattern. This is probably a dumb question, but how do you keep the poly-pellets in the teapot? Mine are leaking out like crazy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-34910868676380477522008-10-17T12:24:00.000-05:002008-10-17T12:24:00.000-05:00Sometimes crocheting is much easier than knitting,...Sometimes crocheting is much easier than knitting, especially when it comes to edgings. I vote for doing whatever gets you to the final product you want in the easiest way.pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255247673778901000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-87950970250716948662008-07-26T10:34:00.000-05:002008-07-26T10:34:00.000-05:00thanks! I have always had a lot of trouble visual...thanks! I have always had a lot of trouble visualizing what I"m supposed to do with crochet, and was about to figure out a knit alternative for the Elefante ears. But I thought I'd try google, first, and found your extremely helpful video and now? Elefante has ears. <BR/><BR/>Well, one ear so far, but I'm pretty sure I can manage a second. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889064424268899085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-23964699103939540742008-05-07T17:24:00.000-05:002008-05-07T17:24:00.000-05:00Thanks sooo much for the video! I'm done my elefa...Thanks sooo much for the video! I'm done my elefante except for the ears and have been struggling with them. They now make perfect sense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-6772879530276538832008-03-02T01:27:00.000-06:002008-03-02T01:27:00.000-06:00I have crocheted a scarf before, but it is really ...I have crocheted a scarf before, but it is really hard for me to do. I can't start a crochet, so my mom had to start the chain for me and crochet a few row.<BR/><BR/>I don't really like crochet, i know it makes some really cute stuff, but it looks so different from a knitted piece that i don't think it looks atractive when they are put together.<BR/><BR/>I am knitting your Elefante right now, it's adorable, but I'll probably find a different way to do the ears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-10917570008889884062008-02-18T20:41:00.000-06:002008-02-18T20:41:00.000-06:00Thanks for posting the video! I didn't know how to...Thanks for posting the video! I didn't know how to crochet in a round before. Now I do! Thanks so much! It really helped!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-45178263018087721782008-02-01T15:26:00.000-06:002008-02-01T15:26:00.000-06:00Hey, I just listened to the Craftsanity podcast wi...Hey, I just listened to the Craftsanity podcast with Lily Chin. She states that any needleworker, either a "crocheter" or a "knitter" does themselves a disservice by not knowing at least some rudimentary skills in the other technique.<BR/><BR/>Thought you might like to hear her opinion!Betz Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462296992185760050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-80551890321985817082008-01-30T21:34:00.000-06:002008-01-30T21:34:00.000-06:00I love having the option of adding a crochet edge ...I love having the option of adding a crochet edge to a blanket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-78850240701875273722008-01-30T16:48:00.000-06:002008-01-30T16:48:00.000-06:00I like crocheted edges for blankets. But it helps ...I like crocheted edges for blankets. But it helps that I can crochet and knit.Oiyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215832298479729971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-80718876447324866692008-01-30T13:23:00.000-06:002008-01-30T13:23:00.000-06:00Susan, I am confused by the petal instructions for...Susan, I am confused by the petal instructions for the flower pacifier clips. If I k1,sl1 to end of row for 12 rows, there is no knit side. Should it be k1, sl1 to end of row for all wrong side rows? Am I reading the instructions wrong? I would appreciate your help...Susan Hall<BR/>p.s. I have finished the elephant clip and it is adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-73326392832482231442008-01-29T20:44:00.000-06:002008-01-29T20:44:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911518961293078033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-59406676497794498702008-01-29T19:49:00.000-06:002008-01-29T19:49:00.000-06:00I come from a family of crocheters but I really do...I come from a family of crocheters but I really don't like it. I find that my mind and hands just don't work the way they need to for crocheting. I will crochet a basic border but that's about it. I love your patterns and own both of your books. If I REALLY liked a project I would only tackle the crochet if there were very good instructions.knittingknirvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-41328586835722862762008-01-29T12:57:00.000-06:002008-01-29T12:57:00.000-06:00I just learned to crochet. I enjoyed the tutorial...I just learned to crochet. I enjoyed the tutorial.bindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286948420044491319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-32087079884996366842008-01-29T11:36:00.000-06:002008-01-29T11:36:00.000-06:00I'm always so surprised that people have such stro...I'm always so surprised that people have such strong feelings about the knit/crochet thing. I learned to knit first and that is my favorite. I love using crochet edgings and making granny square things (have you seen that pattern for a granny square shawl made from Kid Silk Haze?---to die for!). I only wish I could crochet as well as I can knit!Dianne MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168188912154245536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-25597428944782502832008-01-29T08:23:00.000-06:002008-01-29T08:23:00.000-06:00Wow, Susan, this is a great discussion. I've alway...Wow, Susan, this is a great discussion. I've always been a little "crochet-shy" with no good reason.Betz Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462296992185760050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-66727959468324592062008-01-29T03:09:00.000-06:002008-01-29T03:09:00.000-06:00I have never heard of such a thing... Most of my ...I have never heard of such a thing... Most of my patterns come from garnstudio.com and a lot of patterns there have crocheted elements in them, so I took that for granted. After I learned to knit I'm now busy with my first crochet project and I must say: I love the possibilities of crocheting. I plan on doing one of the patterns from garnstudio which is a jacket with a crocheted body and knitted sleeves. I think both techniques are beautiful and are meant to be combined.Struinkunst by Lisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300914390142433303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-9823111712644834502008-01-28T23:26:00.000-06:002008-01-28T23:26:00.000-06:00There's always "Cro-Kay" -- Kay of Mason-Dixon kni...There's always "Cro-Kay" -- Kay of Mason-Dixon knitting figured out she could pick up and immediately cast off stitches to get the same effect on edgings. I'm pro-some-crochet and find it fun, but balk at the amount of yarn it uses for garments.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686807331034530248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-18365665862552947912008-01-28T21:26:00.000-06:002008-01-28T21:26:00.000-06:00Back in the 70s I made some really cool crocheted ...Back in the 70s I made some really cool crocheted jackets and shawls. At least, we thought they were cool then! Although I really like to knit better than I like to crochet, I like the texture the elephante ears add. In fact, I think there are times when a crocheted edge is just the right thing for a knitted piece. If I want to make an item I just learn whatever new technique I need to be able to do it. Keep on giving us variety!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com