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Sun, 2007-03-25 12:15 — MMario

Believe me, I celebrate finishing objects - usually because I have so many on the needles that it takes *forever* to finish one. This is "Goober" - at least in my mind - though the actual title of the pattern is, I beleive, 'Ocean Tide' - from on of the online "mystery" knit alongs.

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Mon, 2007-03-26 07:39 — Celowin
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Breathtaking. I can't even

Breathtaking. I can't even imagine how much time it takes for something that large and elaborate.

Mon, 2007-03-26 08:00 — MMario
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working "straight" - between

working "straight" - between 80 and 100 hours of knitting. [for me, at least - I swear some of the people knitting in these groups get them done in ridiculously short times. many post that they've finished the clue within 24 hours of it going up - even the later clues)

This particular one I started in mid-january. Most of the group finished a couple weeks ago. The pattern was given in parts - one a week for five weeks. The first couple of weeks it isn't hard to keep up; but I just don't have the concentrated knitting time for the latter "clues" to get them done in a week as many of the participants do.

MMario - I don't live in the 21st Century - but I sometimes play a character who does.

Mon, 2007-03-26 05:07 — SKHolt
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You are an amazing knitter.

You are an amazing knitter. I haven't tried my hand at lace, but this makes me wanna give it a try.

Stan

Mon, 2007-03-26 07:24 — MMario
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this is the fourth or fifth

this is the fourth or fifth shawl I've done from this designer -- for me part of the fun if seeing how someone else puts things together.

MMario - I don't live in the 21st Century - but I sometimes play a character who does.

Sun, 2007-03-25 23:51 — ronhuber
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That takes my breath away,

That takes my breath away, Mario. What a wonderful talent.
Ron

Sun, 2007-03-25 21:49 — TomH
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Beautiful. Amazing. Great

Beautiful. Amazing. Great Work!

You should be proud.

Sun, 2007-03-25 21:45 — gaynnyc
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That's a beauty! Are you

That's a beauty! Are you gifting it, or will it be something you wrap around your shoulders on chilly evenings?

Mon, 2007-03-26 07:21 — MMario
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It's a baby gift for a

It's a baby gift for a couple I know who will be spawning in a couple months.

MMario - I don't live in the 21st Century - but I sometimes play a character who does.

Sun, 2007-03-25 17:22 — stch
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MM, The F.O. is

MM,
The F.O. is beautiful!
Fully understand about having many projects going at the same time. I futilely attempted to remain focused on one project start to finish without working on another...didn't last long.

Sun, 2007-03-25 16:33 — Kerry
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MM,that looks great, well

MM,that looks great, well done. I like the use of blocking rods, I must get some. What yarn have you used?

Mon, 2007-03-26 07:19 — MMario
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This was knitpicks Essential

This was knitpicks Essential - (superwash) in colour 'pumpkin'

MMario - I don't live in the 21st Century - but I sometimes play a character who does.