Comments on: Nubby Knitting Update

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:56:29 +0000

Brenda- I can’t tolerate alcohol, so that problem is solved.

I think pewter would look amazing.

By: Carrie K

Carrie K — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:53:55 +0000

I think pewter buttons would look nice too. There! Lots of opinions to shop.

I had to give up alcohol for caffeine when I started getting migraines. (My neurologist wanted me to give up both but I’m only human!)

By: JayJay

JayJay — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:10:36 +0000

I would go with wood or pewter. I think either would look nice. Wood would give it a more casual feel and pewter would be more dressy. In my experience attempting to match periwinkle is a maddening process and should be avoided at all costs. It is a beautiful but elusive color and should be left to shine on its own.

By: trek

trek — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:20:30 +0000

Something like hematite would be striking with that wool.

By: weezalana

weezalana — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:22:27 +0000

There’s that saying – beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, never fear. But I don’t drink enough anymore to know if that saying actually holds true, and when I did drink that much (college and after), I was too drunk to remember which one I started with.

I’m a fan of wood buttons. Have you tried etsy? GREAT button finds there!

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:45:32 +0000

I can NOT mix alcohol either! And alcohol with a sweet mix is also a no-no. Although, I had a “Blanco Sangria” the other day, and it was divine. And no ill effects either…

I think pewter would look lovely on the cardigan. Unless you can find a darker shade of periwinkle (a colour I LOVE, great choice!).

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:45:36 +0000

Oh, mixing alcohol kills me. So does wine of any sort – that one started out as first tannic reds (pinot noir was still ok), then pinot noir, then white. Also, I need to drink at least as much (preferably more) water as alcohol.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:42:06 +0000

Gosh, the things our mothers should have taught us but didn’t!

The only thing I ever heard was in college: Beer before liquor, never sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.

But I think that’s just because if you’re already buzzed on beer, you’ll drink too much liquor. Whereas if you switch from liquor to beer, it’s just hard to get too smashed on beer because there is so much volume!

By: abby

abby — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:24:24 +0000

What about something like a shell button, or abalone? (http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Rowan/ButtonCollection.asp) They vary a lot in color, which would be hard to shop for online, but you might be able to find something that accents the periwinkle without being matchy-matchy.

By: Knitnana

Knitnana — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:46:47 +0000

I’m not sure I’d have known that phrase, either, but since I can only have one drink a week for medical reasons, it’s merlot every time. Makes things a bit easier, ya know?

The color of your sweater would probably be hard to match, I’d go for wood or metal – and why not search the web?
(((hugs)))