tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post9202210052541220644..comments2023-12-27T13:48:16.449+00:00Comments on The Woolly Adventures of a Knitting Kitty: My name's Josiekitten and I'm a Stylecraft Blogstar!josiekittenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785710144572421726noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-42365195694106746352016-07-23T16:33:32.059+01:002016-07-23T16:33:32.059+01:00Congratulations, so well deserved and i cant wait ...Congratulations, so well deserved and i cant wait to see what you create with the gorgeous new Batik range! My favourite is the Special Dk, its just so soft and such good value. Good luck with your new adventure.Kate, <br />South Buckinghamshire, UK. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206482606241039353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-21210600598043075732016-07-20T18:04:37.608+01:002016-07-20T18:04:37.608+01:00When I looked at the group photo I knew straight a...When I looked at the group photo I knew straight away which one was you, although I don't think I've ever seen a picture of your face before! Congratulations; how very exciting (but very much deserved). JaneJane Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514373502777856992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-9869253557421424122016-07-19T06:17:17.309+01:002016-07-19T06:17:17.309+01:00I have been in love with Stylecraft Special DK for...I have been in love with Stylecraft Special DK for ages, 4 blankets, 2 ponchos, a stack of cushions, a shawl or 3 and on and on. I have been quilting for years but in the last year knitting and crochet are taking over.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-42029926490093914002016-07-15T19:29:00.610+01:002016-07-15T19:29:00.610+01:00What a lucky kitten. My fav is stylecraft special...What a lucky kitten. My fav is stylecraft special for blankets. But I agree with Carola can a stash ever be big enough, so I think I will have to have some Batik.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335665611324249581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-8928653233910474792016-07-15T12:00:43.734+01:002016-07-15T12:00:43.734+01:00I love Stylecraft Life DK, I made little crochet h...I love Stylecraft Life DK, I made little crochet hearts in cream for all the place settings at our wedding.<br /><br />I love your blog and your cat!! Our black cat Nero likes to investigate any new wool I get!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292606677965584723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-85549948019257070792016-07-13T17:00:20.204+01:002016-07-13T17:00:20.204+01:00Sounds that you have a really great time :-) My fa...Sounds that you have a really great time :-) My favourite is the Stylecraft special DK but after seeing the wonderful colours of the Batik I'm sure I urgendly "need" the Batik ( a stash can never be big enough, right ? ) <br />Greetings from GermanyCarola Willhalmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138283974083262264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-44231341271951026702016-07-13T15:38:19.140+01:002016-07-13T15:38:19.140+01:00We went to Slaithwaite (which I believe you pronou...We went to Slaithwaite (which I believe you pronounce something like Sl-ow-it) on our canal boat and saw the Stylecraft factory but it didn't seem to be open at the weekend! My favourite is Special DK as I love the huge range of colours.Tean Porteushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326660848678671520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-71730076003885462782016-07-13T11:51:47.756+01:002016-07-13T11:51:47.756+01:00I used to love the Baby acrylic in 200g balls, but...I used to love the Baby acrylic in 200g balls, but they don't seem to do that anymore. <br />I wonder if you could have a word in their shell-like, now that you're a super famous blogstar. <br />Jane<br />Gravesend UK. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582289323701755089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-25205200780663397842016-07-13T11:02:48.737+01:002016-07-13T11:02:48.737+01:00Oh wow - what a fabulous time for you.
I'm a S...Oh wow - what a fabulous time for you.<br />I'm a Stylecraft Special DK 'girl' - I have 4 crochet throws on the go at the moment all with SSDK. Idea for so many projects too - grandchildren's woollies are great with it as they wash and wear so well.<br />Love the look of the new yarn and happy to hear there's new sock wool planned - another passion of mine.<br />Thanks for listing everyone's blogs - I'm making a special bookmark folder for them so I don't lose them again.<br />Would love to go in your prize draw - I'm in the UK<br />Thanks<br />Caz xxxCazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560754942038731509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-59858989955926314112016-07-13T09:38:19.265+01:002016-07-13T09:38:19.265+01:00I found your blog via Stylecraft on fb. Glad I did...I found your blog via Stylecraft on fb. Glad I did! What a great weekend you must have all had.<br />I use Special dk so much but I also loved using Alpaca dk, loved the colours and the softness. I'm in the uk. :)<br />Rosina.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056918676853301642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-82160776823217203352016-07-13T09:37:05.403+01:002016-07-13T09:37:05.403+01:00I am so jealous you got to go to the Stylecraft HQ...I am so jealous you got to go to the Stylecraft HQ!!! I bet it was heaven! Yarn porn at its finest haha<br />Such a lovely blog read <3<br />I would love to be entered in your prize draw, I am from the UK :) Bead Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353894707295991039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-45964612742031847752016-07-13T07:20:49.423+01:002016-07-13T07:20:49.423+01:00I have to say that special dk is my favourite. It&...I have to say that special dk is my favourite. It's the first one I came across and with the range of colours available I'm inspired to do different projects all the time! However looking forward to the new range /colours HexagonalPatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724851737202611089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-1430372570735753952016-07-12T22:51:22.028+01:002016-07-12T22:51:22.028+01:00My favourite has got to be special dk as I learnt ...My favourite has got to be special dk as I learnt to crochet with it, but...I think the batik will be my next new favourite xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241853201740738961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-75499964846910272232016-07-12T22:15:04.826+01:002016-07-12T22:15:04.826+01:00For me, it'sgot to be good old Special DK. It ...For me, it'sgot to be good old Special DK. It comes in such a fantastic variety of colours, is easy to work with, works well for knitting and crochet and for almost any project for any age range. It's very practical, wears well and is such a good price. I am, however, looking forward to trying the new Batik range.Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144245134209882980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-26529425474615400972016-07-12T20:38:46.140+01:002016-07-12T20:38:46.140+01:00I'm intolerant to wool (apart from merino) an...I'm intolerant to wool (apart from merino) and my daughter is vegan. I am a sucker for a broad range of shaded colours too, so Stylecraft Special DK is my favourite to return to again and again. I'm currently crocheting various car blankets. Jacqui Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058434916176183311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-59301151507262444972016-07-12T20:29:49.262+01:002016-07-12T20:29:49.262+01:00Hello. I just discovered StyleCraft Special DK an...Hello. I just discovered StyleCraft Special DK and the glorious colors when I began to crochet again after a 30 year hiatus. Took up knitting these past decades. But arthritis is sending me back to my first love - crochet and Special DK. Love to be selected. I live in US.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421645597218539821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-85177544163995512862016-07-12T19:58:35.523+01:002016-07-12T19:58:35.523+01:00Looks like you had a lovely time! I like the Style...Looks like you had a lovely time! I like the Stylecraft Special DK; it's great for blankets! xsnoopydogknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471735246770038610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-45139170200436616252016-07-12T19:53:30.728+01:002016-07-12T19:53:30.728+01:00So envious of you all! I do like Stylecraft yarn, ...So envious of you all! I do like Stylecraft yarn, and their Special DK is definitely a staple for me. Classique Cotton DK is something I long to play with but haven't yet, and now my fingers are itchy to get a hold of Batik as well!Misahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329945394807747980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-2508507435917762872016-07-12T19:39:57.133+01:002016-07-12T19:39:57.133+01:00I'm itching to try the batik, it looks great. ...I'm itching to try the batik, it looks great. I love yarns with slight tonal variations as flat colours end up just that: flat. And I may have a weakness for sock yarns too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053525063814888553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-2887828196391571042016-07-12T19:18:50.859+01:002016-07-12T19:18:50.859+01:00Sounds like you had a great day! I mostly use DK ...Sounds like you had a great day! I mostly use DK for blankets, great colour choice! The sock yarn sounds very interesting!Lilacdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949145481177754612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-91303891766225219642016-07-12T18:57:32.347+01:002016-07-12T18:57:32.347+01:00It all sounds very exciting, I'm looking forwa...It all sounds very exciting, I'm looking forward to seeing all the lovely things you come up with for me to have a go at. I usually use Stylecraft special DK but I like the look of the Batik. :-) Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-3939594472388704852016-07-12T17:59:18.098+01:002016-07-12T17:59:18.098+01:00Oh I am so so green with envy at your day out and ...Oh I am so so green with envy at your day out and the goody bag. How lovely to be a blogstar for them. I love the Special Aran, I'm using it right now to knit blanket squares for a square swap that I'm moderating on Ravelry. Their yarns are lovely, soft and very well priced. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188574779063588409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-57937723071029408352016-07-12T15:27:45.020+01:002016-07-12T15:27:45.020+01:00I'm so excited to find all you "blog star...I'm so excited to find all you "blog stars"....I know a few but I've just added a few too and that is so awesome especially some knitters! I crochet and knit and knitting is still in the learning phase as I've only been doing it for 3 years! LOL! I love your blog and thank you for the drawing. I am overseas in the U.S. but every time I find a blog, colors, patterns etc. that I love it seems to always be someone from the U.K. I would love a bag as I order from Deramore's all the time (actually...they are faster than some U.S. companies...imagine that!) and it is almost always Stylecraft. I can't wait for the sock yarn as I love making socks and always have some on my needles. I'm so excited to follow you and I will be checking all your archives too from beginning to end...I'm anal that way! LOL! Congratulations on being a Blog Star and getting all those wonderful goodies!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-68293064105836920172016-07-12T12:26:20.077+01:002016-07-12T12:26:20.077+01:00You lucky little kitten, that looks like an amazin...You lucky little kitten, that looks like an amazing event and such a wonderful bag of good stuff. I must have used Stylecraft over the years though for the life of me I can't think when or what, put that down to age. And can this be considered an overseas post since I shall be away now till probably November. Jennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470611340161904184.post-22932375495727410292016-07-12T09:33:38.336+01:002016-07-12T09:33:38.336+01:00What a wonderful day you had and I'm so happy ...What a wonderful day you had and I'm so happy you got the opportunity to have such a wonderful day out at a yarn mill.<br />I remember the first time I wanted to make my first shawl, at the time I crocheted, so about 6 or 7 years ago. I wanted something soft and airy, so I chose a few balls of stylecraft life 4 ply in a grey/blue colour. I was pretty new to how much one needed in regards to yardage and I WAY over bought, lol! I still have a ball of that yarn now! The shawl turned out great and made a lovely present for a family member. <br />I love yarny trips down memory lane �� I live in th U.K.Jelibehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299403083334741317noreply@blogger.com