tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23336194.post5412533443267410454..comments2024-02-09T09:43:16.687-08:00Comments on knit...knit...frog: In today's politically correct child rearing climate is it considered ok to ....Stellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073753506202447996noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23336194.post-28781454969305045022009-12-07T13:53:15.732-08:002009-12-07T13:53:15.732-08:00oh wow .. wonder if they will do another custom ma...oh wow .. wonder if they will do another custom made hackle :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816099859065970076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23336194.post-39614678327472637002009-08-19T16:43:48.446-07:002009-08-19T16:43:48.446-07:00There is an evergreen tree, Tsuga, which has a com...There is an evergreen tree, Tsuga, which has a common name hemlock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuga). It is not poisonous but does smell similar to the poisonous hemlock, hence the common name. Perhaps this is where the Hemlock Ring got its name? The cones of the Tsuga have a pattern reminiscent of the feather and fan pattern in the blanket. I really love this blanket and have thought of making it. Did I show you the Arapawa I had spun? I was thinking of using that - maybe.<br /><br />Love your new hackle, too. I heard a while ago that Majacraft would make one to order but didn't want to find out how much they would want to sting me for one! Brave you!KathyRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232371230455661210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23336194.post-6890743816444955892009-08-19T08:35:01.471-07:002009-08-19T08:35:01.471-07:00Ooh, gorgeous fiber. And you're right -- the p...Ooh, gorgeous fiber. And you're right -- the prep is everything. Right now I've been spinning from top to make smooth yarns, but I just know that the time will come when I need to start getting my fiber closer and closer to the sheep. It's nice to have you breaking the trail!<br /><br />And I love that hemlock - -the yarn is just perfect for it, and it will make a wonderful blanket. I'd say to go ahead with the name; it certainly wouldn't bother me, especially if it came along with such a gorgeous and thoughtful gift!Knitting Linguisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289230533275408343noreply@blogger.com