Comments on: To bead or not to bead, that is the question http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/ Anxiously awaiting the outcome of my next project Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:33:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Stacey http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-981 Stacey Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:29:37 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-981 Hm. I'm on a toss up. I did like the beads on the swatch, but mabye it's just too many on the sweater? I also think it's taking away from the yarn and pattern. Maybe less beads? Hm. I’m on a toss up. I did like the beads on the swatch, but mabye it’s just too many on the sweater? I also think it’s taking away from the yarn and pattern. Maybe less beads?

]]> By: pixie http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-982 pixie Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:55:21 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-982 I sadly have to agree they are too much, IMHO. I sadly have to agree they are too much, IMHO.

]]> By: Lynette http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-983 Lynette Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:37:08 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-983 If you are already ambivalent about the beads at this stage, then it's probably time for a change. If you want to continue the beading exercise maybe it would be wise to use the smaller green beads - subtle, small - and just bead the edging? Great photos of Yosemite, btw. I am envious 'cause I haven't been there this year yet. If you are already ambivalent about the beads at this stage, then it’s probably time for a change. If you want to continue the beading exercise maybe it would be wise to use the smaller green beads - subtle, small - and just bead the edging?

Great photos of Yosemite, btw. I am envious ’cause I haven’t been there this year yet.

]]> By: caitlyn http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-984 caitlyn Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:57:53 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-984 To be honest, I do think that the beads are taking away from the sweater. The yarn is *so* pretty, but the beads are saying "look at me, look at me!" I agree with Lynette -- maybe try the green beads? Do you think you would still like the sweater if it didn't have any beads at all? To be honest, I do think that the beads are taking away from the sweater. The yarn is *so* pretty, but the beads are saying “look at me, look at me!” I agree with Lynette — maybe try the green beads? Do you think you would still like the sweater if it didn’t have any beads at all?

]]> By: Jenn http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-985 Jenn Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:26:00 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-985 on the beads..... I like it without :-) and on the Dirty Jobs show..... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Shingle Springs? That is about 5 min from me. I didn't even know there was an alpaca farm there! I am off to find the phone book..... on the beads….. I like it without :-)

and on the Dirty Jobs show….. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Shingle Springs? That is about 5 min from me. I didn’t even know there was an alpaca farm there!

I am off to find the phone book…..

]]> By: Rebekah http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-986 Rebekah Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:20:37 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-986 Well I have to agree with everyone else, I think the beads are a bit much, and like you I doubt I'd actually wear it. The yarn is gorgeous on it's on. I think I'd go beadless. Well I have to agree with everyone else, I think the beads are a bit much, and like you I doubt I’d actually wear it. The yarn is gorgeous on it’s on. I think I’d go beadless.

]]> By: Stephanie http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-987 Stephanie Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:28:23 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-987 I say trust your gut. It doesn't sound like you're in love with the beads and I can't imagine you're going to grow to love them as time goes on. Cut your losses, rip out the little bit you've done and go on sans beads. Just my opinion of course. I say trust your gut. It doesn’t sound like you’re in love with the beads and I can’t imagine you’re going to grow to love them as time goes on. Cut your losses, rip out the little bit you’ve done and go on sans beads. Just my opinion of course.

]]> By: Carolyn Bahm http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-988 Carolyn Bahm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:07:15 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-988 Hi, a lurker here -- my two cents' worth agrees with your instincts and the others who've commented; the coffee-colored beans are distracting. Green would be nice -- or none at all? Cute sweater, though. Quick question, though: What did you mean about knitting with two balls and pooling -- does this eliminate or minimize it? Would love to know! Hi, a lurker here — my two cents’ worth agrees with your instincts and the others who’ve commented; the coffee-colored beans are distracting. Green would be nice — or none at all? Cute sweater, though.

Quick question, though: What did you mean about knitting with two balls and pooling — does this eliminate or minimize it? Would love to know!

]]> By: ruth http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-989 ruth Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:39:35 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-989 hi cyndi, sorry, another similar vote to rip back if you so desire. it sounds like you are hesitant about it. as for the dirty jobs show on the discovery channel, we watch it too. not religiously, but wayne is glued to the tv when it's on. i think its more of a morbid fascination (or a reaffirmation that his job isn't so bad). =) hi cyndi, sorry, another similar vote to rip back if you so desire. it sounds like you are hesitant about it.
as for the dirty jobs show on the discovery channel, we watch it too. not religiously, but wayne is glued to the tv when it’s on. i think its more of a morbid fascination (or a reaffirmation that his job isn’t so bad). =)

]]> By: Heide http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-990 Heide Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:04:58 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-990 I love watching dirty jobs. Being a person with a ridiculously active gag reflex regarding smells, I am fascinated by the repugnant, smelly tasks of others. I wonder, "How do they do that?" I must vote with the others in regards to frogging the beaded section now rather than deciding later that you hate it. The yarn itself is beautiful. Besides, once you're done knitting then if you find just the right green (or other color) beads in any size then you can always sew them on. I'm going to attempt some beaded yarn too and mine might be catching flies in the same pond as yours. I love watching dirty jobs. Being a person with a ridiculously active gag reflex regarding smells, I am fascinated by the repugnant, smelly tasks of others. I wonder, “How do they do that?”

I must vote with the others in regards to frogging the beaded section now rather than deciding later that you hate it. The yarn itself is beautiful. Besides, once you’re done knitting then if you find just the right green (or other color) beads in any size then you can always sew them on. I’m going to attempt some beaded yarn too and mine might be catching flies in the same pond as yours.

]]> By: Nubiancraftster http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-991 Nubiancraftster Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:44:50 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-991 I love the yarn so I would have to say, yes, the beads are distracting from the yarn and the pattern. With the different colors and the pattern the beads my be too much. I love the yarn so I would have to say, yes, the beads are distracting from the yarn and the pattern. With the different colors and the pattern the beads my be too much.

]]> By: gina L http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-993 gina L Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:09:07 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-993 The yarn is fabulous and your knitting is perfect. I think you will be happier with the finished results without the beads. The yarn is fabulous and your knitting is perfect. I think you will be happier with the finished results without the beads.

]]> By: gina L http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-994 gina L Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:11:04 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-994 Sorry I wanted to ask which yarn this is? Pure and Simple? Sorry I wanted to ask which yarn this is? Pure and Simple?

]]> By: Martha http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-1232 Martha Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:43:29 +0000 http://onpinsandneedles.org/2006/08/28/to-bead-or-not-to-bead-that-is-the-question/#comment-1232 Oh my gosh! Yes I love Dirty Jobs (because I frequently work in dirty nasty plants that he visits). AND, I SAW the ALPACA episode! It was awesome, I was too excited than I should have been. :) Oh my gosh! Yes I love Dirty Jobs (because I frequently work in dirty nasty plants that he visits). AND, I SAW the ALPACA episode! It was awesome, I was too excited than I should have been. :)

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