Comments for Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find)

Comment on Easy Stitch for iPhone and iPod touch by Ronda

Ronda — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:09:06 +0000

Agree with Diane above — I taught myself to crochet entirely from youtube videos a couple years ago and have become completely, uhhh, hooked! Am now working on teaching myself to knit the same way.

I even learned how to do paraplegic transfers (bed to wheelchair etc) after my dad had a stroke last summer, watching youtube videos! Well, of course, you have to use a grain of salt and consult a professional for something like that, but it was a good way to get a handle on the basics.

Just wanted to pop in and say a big THANK YOU for a neckwarmer pattern you published last January. I was looking for a cowl or scarflette to crochet up quick with some super bulky thick/thin handspun. Seeing your pattern sparked an inspiration and it was done and gorgeous, lickety split!

Comment on Amigurumi Maker by Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:25 +0000

What a great tool this is! I’m so glad you posted this as I’ve recently started trying to design my own amigurumi’s. This will help me a lot. Great information!!

Comment on Easy Stitch for iPhone and iPod touch by Jackie - KS Crochet & Knitting

Jackie - KS Crochet & Knitting — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:52 +0000

Sounds like a neat idea. I need to look into it further.

Comment on Easy Stitch for iPhone and iPod touch by Janell

Janell — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:37:07 +0000

I also bought this app as a beginner and think it is great. It was perfect for getting me going especially when I don’t have an internet connection with my ipod while on the road. It is perfect for the beginner and someone who has not been doing needlework for years. After seeing this review and then the others on itunes, I emailed them, they have several updates coming out in the next release.

It is amazing how people complain about something that is a great tool for others to learn from and it only cost $2.99. You would throw away more than that on a cup of coffee from starbucks.

Yes, the internet has lots more but the idea is that you dont always have it with you. I highly reccomend this program!

-J

Comment on Easy Stitch for iPhone and iPod touch by Diane

Diane — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:36 +0000

I bought this app. Not worth the money for the crochet. With both the iphone and itouch you can access youtube videos that are much more informative. The only stitches they show is the double crochet, single crochet and chain. Illustrations only. There are 2 crochet patterns, 2 knit patterns and 1 embroidery pattern.

This app had potential but does not follow through. I would not recommend

Comment on Amigurumi Maker by Cherry

Cherry — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:16:02 +0000

Hi! I loved your blog and I linked and featured it on my blog, hope you dont mind!
Keep the nice work, Im lovin’ it!

Comment on Amigurumi Maker by Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:53:33 +0000

That is a neat idea. Thanks for finding it.

Comment on Knitting Tutorial 1 by ayuni

ayuni — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:10 +0000

I love your videos and it’s interesting to see you show the technic step by step. I’m 9 months pregnant now and I hope it’s not too late to knit booties for my lil daughter. CAN YOU PLEASE SHOW HOW TO DO IT IN YOUR NEXT VIDEOS?? YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW I THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!

Comment on Japanese Crochet by alejandra

alejandra — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:36:28 +0000

Qué genial, te agradezco mucho, están muy bien las explicaciones!!!

Comment on Amigurumi Monster Patterns by Yuriko

Yuriko — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:55:44 +0000

I love your gurumis! Once I finish my current project, I’ll have to take a closer look at them and purchase your patterns! So cute! And I can see having fun making them!