tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post7225643932591358873..comments2024-03-24T03:08:32.970-07:00Comments on Handmade by Mother: DIY - Poodle Tea Cosy!Victoria Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15938068756961072239noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-74522132540665242392014-09-28T10:25:58.434-07:002014-09-28T10:25:58.434-07:00This poodle pattern gives me the warm fuzzies. I ...This poodle pattern gives me the warm fuzzies. I remember making him in yellow for my bathroom. I loved him very much. The secret in making him look good is to make the pom poms extra full. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-60743069509568352332010-12-09T11:51:13.255-08:002010-12-09T11:51:13.255-08:00Felix and Ava - it's a UK/Canadian sizing syst...Felix and Ava - it's a UK/Canadian sizing system, which actually isn't used much any more in Canada. We tend to use millimeters instead. 00 is 9mm.Victoria Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938068756961072239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-32669215574175492762010-12-08T00:41:16.968-08:002010-12-08T00:41:16.968-08:00Er, steel hooks are way SMALL in USian sizes. Are ...Er, steel hooks are way SMALL in USian sizes. Are you on a different sizing scale that allows for use of teeny hooks on anything bigger than thread?FelixAndAvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599205574241388362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-22258372340985967192009-06-28T04:31:45.763-07:002009-06-28T04:31:45.763-07:00Traditionally, yes. But this one was a teapot cos...Traditionally, yes. But this one was a teapot cosy.<br /><br />Me, I've been trying to imagine what other things could be improved by crocheting poodle slip covers for them. Dish soap. Broom handles. Computers. My dog. ;-)Victoria Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938068756961072239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-59722309901451711762009-06-28T02:27:45.696-07:002009-06-28T02:27:45.696-07:00Aren't these poodles traditionally toilet roll...Aren't these poodles traditionally toilet roll cosies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-59720340468625896042009-06-04T19:42:21.299-07:002009-06-04T19:42:21.299-07:00You're right! I'd completely forgotten ab...You're right! I'd completely forgotten about those tall metal tea/coffee things. But now that you mention it, I do remember them from when I was a kid.<br /><br />Hmm... now I need retro kitchenware to go with my poodle... ;-)<br /><br />(I think Hutch would have dated the girl who hand knits her own skorts)Victoria Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938068756961072239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-87100813719334209752009-06-04T18:41:46.445-07:002009-06-04T18:41:46.445-07:00The problem is, you're working with a proper &...The problem is, you're working with a proper "brown betty" style teapot. Think 60s...think coffee server...<br /><br />(the blue one has me thinking of the "give you my boots" scene in ACFS)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289969460899971188.post-68346484657418122592009-06-04T18:36:33.787-07:002009-06-04T18:36:33.787-07:00No, seriously... you spent time on that?
:::is se...No, seriously... you spent time on <i>that</i>?<br /><br />:::is seekretly jealous of needle skillz:::Mme. Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897142499623650648noreply@blogger.com