tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post898629644789372717..comments2024-03-27T10:13:11.730-07:00Comments on The Knitting Blog by Mr. Puffy the Dog: Cabled Riding Jacket (AKA: "My Great Matter")Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:http://www.blogger.com/profile/10129149473915655930noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-23984465715990698382017-11-22T15:35:37.568-08:002017-11-22T15:35:37.568-08:00It does make all the difference to how your garmen...It does make all the difference to how your garment looks if you take a little extra care and do a bit of shaping. I think most patterns are written without shaping because they think it will make the pattern look more difficult. But that's short sighted because if it doesn't look good on then what's the good in knitting it? lol Pictures are misleading aren't they! I'm 5'6" but very slender (small bones) and only weight 105 lbs. I do most of my shopping in the junior department because my waist is too small for adult sizes.Claudia Bughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893132997720328084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-2297662416495312312017-11-21T06:20:36.366-08:002017-11-21T06:20:36.366-08:00Came over here from your Eureka Cowl, Claudia. Th...Came over here from your Eureka Cowl, Claudia. This is certainly a beautiful jacket and such a great example of the satisfaction and flattery of customizing our knitting. I tried this once with a much simpler tank top pattern and was thrilled with how good it looked for such a basic shape. Just a matter of exactly the right length, width and shoulder strap placement). Also, I didn't know you were petite. I always thought you were tall. Your slimness makes you appear that way! ChloeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-16219446007882517782011-07-18T14:47:51.951-07:002011-07-18T14:47:51.951-07:00I know I'm late to the party, but I'm prep...I know I'm late to the party, but I'm preparing to embark upon making this jacket myself, so I've been exploring the internet for others who already have, and I wanted to say that you did a beautiful job! I liked your tips on downsizing, though I face the challenge of upsizing the pattern instead. With any luck using your advice in reverse will be handy :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229873039755955256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-3561877715069518052010-05-17T00:20:32.499-07:002010-05-17T00:20:32.499-07:00I found your blog through Tracy, WOW that jacket w...I found your blog through Tracy, WOW that jacket was worth all your effort, it fits you so well and the cabling is amazing! Well done you for persevering, you must feel proud, I know I would :) Catherine xBumpkin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500642599472040497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-23493354664596349272010-05-12T11:10:25.043-07:002010-05-12T11:10:25.043-07:00What an absolutely beautiful jacket. And it looks...What an absolutely beautiful jacket. And it looks stunning with your coloring. Excellent choices, all around.Kathyhttp://work-in-progress.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-15214573923379587632010-05-11T17:03:17.708-07:002010-05-11T17:03:17.708-07:00The jacket is stunning! Well worth the effort you ...The jacket is stunning! Well worth the effort you put into it. :)<br /><br />Simcha is getting so big, adorable.<br /><br />I don't think I have just one Great Matter... that's my problem, I have too many. LOLAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705549336297210448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-54593030023828478942010-05-08T21:43:38.984-07:002010-05-08T21:43:38.984-07:00Your jacket if gorgeous! Love that you didn't...Your jacket if gorgeous! Love that you didn't give up in altering the pattern to achieve such a perfect fit. <br /><br />My last knit is a bit too big but my problem was that i didn't figure it out until i was 3/4 of the way through - too much movie watching and too little attention to what was actually being knit.<br /><br />Simcha is so photogenic - love the ears! Have a wonderful weekend!larissahttp://stitchesinplay.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-51261840916302534502010-05-08T19:05:42.251-07:002010-05-08T19:05:42.251-07:00Wow! Nice job! That is beautiful! It looks wonderf...Wow! Nice job! That is beautiful! It looks wonderful on you. And yes Simcha matches it well, he is so sweet!<br />Vickiknittingdragonflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169526890100212019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-37108303577460919582010-05-07T19:26:26.970-07:002010-05-07T19:26:26.970-07:00Beautiful. Two years - Claudia I admire you. I kno...Beautiful. Two years - Claudia I admire you. I know I would have probably given up. It looks really great on you and I can tell Simcha loves it. I know you have been busy and it is so nice to see that you are knitting amongst all the chaos. I really love that color - it looks great with your blonde hair. Hmmmm, I think that little riding sweater would look good on me too since I share your hair color ;) Hugs. and hugs to Simcha.raining sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04330747311809604870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-42086706330652949952010-05-06T12:59:51.097-07:002010-05-06T12:59:51.097-07:00Oh my word Claudia! You are a proper grown-up kni...Oh my word Claudia! You are a proper grown-up knitter! I would have passed the pattern to Lily and said "Fix this pretty please". It's a triumph and looks fantastic on you. Bravo!amandahttp://frillbow.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-16952976712758144182010-05-06T03:48:08.058-07:002010-05-06T03:48:08.058-07:00You definitely had better results than did poor He...You definitely had better results than did poor Henry! Sounds like you went through about as much agony as he did. The sweater is glorious, a triumph,congratulations!Knitting Out Loudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782755995584475858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-171498917627695772010-05-05T20:12:47.166-07:002010-05-05T20:12:47.166-07:00I just loved the tie-in to The Tudors! Great writ...I just loved the tie-in to The Tudors! Great writing there! I just wish I had time to watch the new season but there is always on-demand. The jacket is simply stunning and it looks so beautiful on you and I admire your ability to amend knitting pattern to your specifications. The photos were all just so beautiful!!Michelle (Northernstar28)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-69683102518261367212010-05-05T14:17:20.091-07:002010-05-05T14:17:20.091-07:00Beautiful cardi - looks well-worth the effort. I a...Beautiful cardi - looks well-worth the effort. I am really impressed with all you did to make it work for you - I don't have the energy (or math skills) to make that work. <br /><br />Simcha is growing like crazy! Wasn't he just a tiny puppy a few posts back?Kate (KnitsInClass)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09830097610159445833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-87038995240193160852010-05-05T13:16:58.739-07:002010-05-05T13:16:58.739-07:00that is an incredible piece of knitted wonder. An...that is an incredible piece of knitted wonder. And what a beauty Simcha is. <br /><br />ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-78380113718197474992010-05-04T18:33:34.091-07:002010-05-04T18:33:34.091-07:00Oh, wow. That cardi is a complete masterpiece. I...Oh, wow. That cardi is a complete masterpiece. It is seriously beautiful. And that new baby is so sweet!kimhttp://chronicennui.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-76641034700773508662010-05-04T16:41:33.222-07:002010-05-04T16:41:33.222-07:00Well Yes, I have a Great Matter since you asked. I...Well Yes, I have a Great Matter since you asked. I'm obsessed with the Central Park Hoodie...it'll be my first adult sweater. But I've been consumed with it and so I had to buy it and I'm about 1/4 into the back.<br />I love your finished jacket it looks and fits great on you.<br />and BTW I'm so enjoying the teapot and cozy... Thanks again<br />Oh and Simcha is growing up beautiful.KnittySuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325406928677338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-13997084958195593222010-05-04T12:44:36.658-07:002010-05-04T12:44:36.658-07:00Nice jacket.
Looks like it was worth the effort.Nice jacket.<br />Looks like it was worth the effort.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704190859216762493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-73763372694647664542010-05-04T10:38:54.950-07:002010-05-04T10:38:54.950-07:00That is a beautiful sweater, Claudia. Just stunni...That is a beautiful sweater, Claudia. Just stunning. I had admired this pattern in the past, but love what you've done with it even more. Your version is much less heavy/bulky and I LOVE how the bottom portion flares out in a really drapey and gentle way. Gorgeous! (I'm also glad to hear there will be no frogging in the town square...lol!)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273727983110361664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-81219932543063047912010-05-04T07:27:13.940-07:002010-05-04T07:27:13.940-07:00Oh, my! It's so beautiful! Simcha is really ...Oh, my! It's so beautiful! Simcha is really growing! Such a handsome boy!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184370219253409713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-6241382914137694412010-05-04T07:22:23.739-07:002010-05-04T07:22:23.739-07:00Wow, that sweater is beautiful! It turned out perf...Wow, that sweater is beautiful! It turned out perfectly. Thank you for documenting your "Great Matter" for us. I wouldn't have thought to change the size of the cable. Puppy is growing big!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499796204976035834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-58438756955691176272010-05-03T16:48:33.301-07:002010-05-03T16:48:33.301-07:00Oh Claudia well done! That is gorgeous and it fit...Oh Claudia well done! That is gorgeous and it fits you like a glove. I wish I could come visit and take knitting lessons from you!<br /><br />Simcha looks great with it too!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-49128149866244883362010-05-03T16:39:11.018-07:002010-05-03T16:39:11.018-07:00Okay, I am playing catch-up. (Catsup? Ketchup?)
...Okay, I am playing catch-up. (Catsup? Ketchup?)<br /><br />First, cupcakes. Divine. And yummy. Yes, they rule.<br /><br />Second, I am squeeing over Simcha. Did you hear that? That was me. And that shaking was not an earthquake, it was my happy dance.<br /><br />Lastly, I do believe I may have to show up on your doorstep and take the gorgeous jacket from you. Even though today we were in the 80s, it would go very well with my hair. Then again, it would blend with my hair so I think you should keep it. You've got the shinypretty blonde hair. :-)<br /><br />What fun it was catching up with you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539467429501625137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-31541959757203311592010-05-03T16:01:27.575-07:002010-05-03T16:01:27.575-07:00Absolutely stunning!! Looks gorgeous on you. Bea...Absolutely stunning!! Looks gorgeous on you. Beautiful color, knit, and style.At Home Mommy Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06982319812716891289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-352062230722342292010-05-03T14:04:20.854-07:002010-05-03T14:04:20.854-07:00Its absolutely gorgeous, as is Simcha.
My great...Its absolutely gorgeous, as is Simcha. <br /><br />My great matter....hmmmm, I'll have to do some thinking on that one.Rebekahhttp://rebekahsyarn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959066417173104882.post-44214688775893693702010-05-03T09:29:49.359-07:002010-05-03T09:29:49.359-07:00AMAZING! BEAUTIFUL! GORGEOUS!
Your best knit. Eve...AMAZING! BEAUTIFUL! GORGEOUS!<br /><br />Your best knit. Ever.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937924140421120111noreply@blogger.com