Also this is I think the best picture I've gotten of that mini I painted
I like it better under this light. I can't wait to get my chaos knight figures from gw later in the month. also I named this guy. he's samsclub gunjeans now.
Got some lace-weight silk yarn for Christmas and holyyyyy balls I may not be cut out for work this small. I need magnifying goggles or something. Also probably metal needles at the right size -- this silk is immovable on bamboo
I am now looking at airbrush starter kits on Amazon and am really tempted by this 100 dollar one but can't justify it until next month at the earliest.
Got some lace-weight silk yarn for Christmas and holyyyyy balls I may not be cut out for work this small. I need magnifying goggles or something. Also probably metal needles at the right size -- this silk is immovable on bamboo
Got some lace-weight silk yarn for Christmas and holyyyyy balls I may not be cut out for work this small. I need magnifying goggles or something. Also probably metal needles at the right size -- this silk is immovable on bamboo
Ooh, what are you making?
I’m going to make a little scarf with the feather and fan lace pattern — not too tough in principle, other than the tininess! It’s a really nice rich metallic red
Haven't finished much lately due to extremely hectic schedule but this came out pretty great apart from being slightly off-center.
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I'm working on a gorgeous test knit for my fave designer and it's for a summer top. I'm using this amazing bamboo/linen blend and it's just been a delight to knit with.
I'm looking forward to going back to my wool and silk blends, but I'm also living the hand of this fabric that I'm making. Can't wait to get this finished.
I'm working on a gorgeous test knit for my fave designer and it's for a summer top. I'm using this amazing bamboo/linen blend and it's just been a delight to knit with.
I'm looking forward to going back to my wool and silk blends, but I'm also living the hand of this fabric that I'm making. Can't wait to get this finished.
Ooh, post the link when it's done and you're allowed (if you don't mind, obvs)!
Calica on
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Oh definitely.
It's a v-neck top with simple lace panels down the sides. But might not be released for public sale until next year.
Same designer is going to be releasing a gorgeous tank top soon and I cannot wait.
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I finished the thing I started a week or so ago. But it was a gift and I packaged it up for delivery before remembering I hadn't taken a photo, so I can provide no evidence that I did it.
My mum has requested I make her a hat for her birthday. I've found a pattern I like and predict I will have excess yarn so I'm going to attempt to make a pair of matching gloves as well.
I am pleased that I seem to finally have stuck with knitting/crochet, been working on something constantly since September and have completed 3 things so far. Considering I first attempted to learn to knit about 20 years ago and despite several tries never completed a single project until now.
Yet somehow I have a massive plastic tub full of yarn already and no idea what to use it up on.
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75% of the fun of knitting is going to the yarn shop
It’s been so long since I’ve been to my preferred shop, but I tell myself it’s because I’m still semi-boycotting them over drama (not mine) from years ago and not just because I have no money
And also they are probably not open right now
They have (or had) a big online presence. For a long time their original store was in a seedy industrial area right behind a dildo store. This was before I became a customer, I found that out later.
“I was quick when I came in here, I’m twice as quick now”
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
But if you got a decent general hand plane you fixed up, I'd be interested.
I have three hand planes (one I use quite a bit, one that is tiny and I've never used once, and one that I'm slowly refurbishing but have run in to two snags)
also, I've recently purchased two tools to restore (one for $120 and one for $35). The large one is an 1890s post drill by Silver Mfg. Co. (Model #666, how could I resist), and the other a Skilsaw Model 67 worm drive circular saw.
thank god the card catalog I'm restoring was free.
I'll post pictures soon of the before condition of all three!
Got back to the strugglebus of that sock I started months ago! Finished the heel and the cuff. Some frustrations: despite my best efforts, huge laddering on both sides of the magic loop. Also (relatedly?) I'm brutalizing that circular needle's cable -- it's developing kinks at a couple points.
If I can get the stored and provisional stitches back on the needle correctly, the foot should be pretty easy. And the yarn color is working out so that the foot will transition in fairly smoothly from pale red, then go to blue again. It's also got yellow and green in it but I think we might only get one of those towards the toe, if at all.
Got back to the strugglebus of that sock I started months ago! Finished the heel and the cuff. Some frustrations: despite my best efforts, huge laddering on both sides of the magic loop. Also (relatedly?) I'm brutalizing that circular needle's cable -- it's developing kinks at a couple points.
If I can get the stored and provisional stitches back on the needle correctly, the foot should be pretty easy. And the yarn color is working out so that the foot will transition in fairly smoothly from pale red, then go to blue again. It's also got yellow and green in it but I think we might only get one of those towards the toe, if at all.
This is why I dislike magic loop. DPNs are much less scary than they look, I promise!
Or you can use two circular needles in a similar way, but avoid the stress (on the knitting and the cable) caused by the loop.
But if you got a decent general hand plane you fixed up, I'd be interested.
I have three hand planes (one I use quite a bit, one that is tiny and I've never used once, and one that I'm slowly refurbishing but have run in to two snags)
also, I've recently purchased two tools to restore (one for $120 and one for $35). The large one is an 1890s post drill by Silver Mfg. Co. (Model #666, how could I resist), and the other a Skilsaw Model 67 worm drive circular saw.
thank god the card catalog I'm restoring was free.
I'll post pictures soon of the before condition of all three!
I bought a no 5 Stanley off Facebook this week, 80 dollars and was in great condition. (It wasn’t vintage though)
Got back to the strugglebus of that sock I started months ago! Finished the heel and the cuff. Some frustrations: despite my best efforts, huge laddering on both sides of the magic loop. Also (relatedly?) I'm brutalizing that circular needle's cable -- it's developing kinks at a couple points.
If I can get the stored and provisional stitches back on the needle correctly, the foot should be pretty easy. And the yarn color is working out so that the foot will transition in fairly smoothly from pale red, then go to blue again. It's also got yellow and green in it but I think we might only get one of those towards the toe, if at all.
This is why I dislike magic loop. DPNs are much less scary than they look, I promise!
Or you can use two circular needles in a similar way, but avoid the stress (on the knitting and the cable) caused by the loop.
What causes that laddering? That looks similar to the cast on I used for those socks I did and I didn't get that problem. But they started in the middle of the sole instead of at the top so I don't know if that makes a difference?
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lonelyahavaCall me Ahava ~~She/Her~~Move to New ZealandRegistered Userregular
Laddering usually happens when the gap between two stitches isn't pulled tight. So if you've got good tension, even in the round, you might not get them.
Some yarn is better than others about making ladders than others. And vice versa.
knitdanIn ur baseKillin ur guysRegistered Userregular
One thing I would recommend if you are a high-tension knitter is to spring for metal DPNs
I’ve had bamboo snap in the middle of a row and that is not a good time
Since laddering often occurs where the work goes from one DPN to another, a trick that can help with laddering is to move that transition point every so often.
For example if you’re working on 3 needles with 30 stitches each, switch to something like 28-30-32 for a few rows.
Just remember to switch back when you get to a part of the sock that requires precise math, like the heel turn and increases/decreases.
But what I generally do is just make sure to pull the yarn tight after two or three stitches on the next needle (NOT after the first stitch: it doesn’t really help, I’ve found)
“I was quick when I came in here, I’m twice as quick now”
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Laddering usually happens when the gap between two stitches isn't pulled tight. So if you've got good tension, even in the round, you might not get them.
Some yarn is better than others about making ladders than others. And vice versa.
Yeah, and in magic loop you have to fight it at the beginning of a row and the halfway point (where you switch needles, so it’s like the beginning) because that’s where the cable pulls hard against the first few stitches. Advice I’ve read is to really hold the cable close to the stitches, and pull tight the 2nd stitch similar to what knitdan was saying. I’ve had success with that on the crowns of hats, but similar to the lace, I’m just generally a lot less confident and agile working at sock scale so far
If one or more of you could @ me maybe once every 3 days and tell me to stop buying vintage tools off facebook marketplace I'd appreciate it!
wait there are vintage tools on facebook marketplace??
... you ever have the feeling of being poised on an extremely dangerous precipice?
which reminds me, I went to a salvage/vintage warehouse on the weekend to get some kind of wall decoration thing to cover or hang over a wall plug that's in a stupid spot. Not feeling fussy, was vaguely thinking maybe an old timey lamp, but could also have been anything up to and including a decorative wooden parrot.
... well I came home with this
circa 1950, beautifully maintained, one belt drive and grub screw away from fully working condition (though I have a perfectly good sewing machine and this thing weighs a TON so I don't know that I'll bother bringing it up to spec right now).
It's unnecessary and pointless and I love it.
(Never did get that lamp though.)
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Just remembered a question I had. The pattern I got for this hat calls for 2 sizes of needle. It says to start with the smaller size but never actually mentions when to switch to the larger. I assume it's when I'm done with the rib for the bottom of the hat and change to stockinette for the rest of it?
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Just remembered a question I had. The pattern I got for this hat calls for 2 sizes of needle. It says to start with the smaller size but never actually mentions when to switch to the larger. I assume it's when I'm done with the rib for the bottom of the hat and change to stockinette for the rest of it?
Yes.
Rib grows more than other stitches, so you want it to be a bit tighter, especially for a brim or a cuff.
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It's very hard!
Also this is I think the best picture I've gotten of that mini I painted
I like it better under this light. I can't wait to get my chaos knight figures from gw later in the month. also I named this guy. he's samsclub gunjeans now.
I looks great!
Ooh, what are you making?
I’m going to make a little scarf with the feather and fan lace pattern — not too tough in principle, other than the tininess! It’s a really nice rich metallic red
I'm looking forward to going back to my wool and silk blends, but I'm also living the hand of this fabric that I'm making. Can't wait to get this finished.
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Ooh, post the link when it's done and you're allowed (if you don't mind, obvs)!
It's a v-neck top with simple lace panels down the sides. But might not be released for public sale until next year.
Same designer is going to be releasing a gorgeous tank top soon and I cannot wait.
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My mum has requested I make her a hat for her birthday. I've found a pattern I like and predict I will have excess yarn so I'm going to attempt to make a pair of matching gloves as well.
I am pleased that I seem to finally have stuck with knitting/crochet, been working on something constantly since September and have completed 3 things so far. Considering I first attempted to learn to knit about 20 years ago and despite several tries never completed a single project until now.
Yet somehow I have a massive plastic tub full of yarn already and no idea what to use it up on.
It’s been so long since I’ve been to my preferred shop, but I tell myself it’s because I’m still semi-boycotting them over drama (not mine) from years ago and not just because I have no money
And also they are probably not open right now
They have (or had) a big online presence. For a long time their original store was in a seedy industrial area right behind a dildo store. This was before I became a customer, I found that out later.
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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Also more needles. Because even though I feel like I own a million needles, whenever I get a new pattern it seems to use needles I don't already have.
It depends! But also I don't know! Maybe $50?
I'll send you a PM.
But if you got a decent general hand plane you fixed up, I'd be interested.
I have three hand planes (one I use quite a bit, one that is tiny and I've never used once, and one that I'm slowly refurbishing but have run in to two snags)
also, I've recently purchased two tools to restore (one for $120 and one for $35). The large one is an 1890s post drill by Silver Mfg. Co. (Model #666, how could I resist), and the other a Skilsaw Model 67 worm drive circular saw.
thank god the card catalog I'm restoring was free.
I'll post pictures soon of the before condition of all three!
an 1890s post drill. I'll need to fabricate a new handle and buy a new chuck but that's no big deal
and newly a Model 67 Skilsaw. Guessing it's from the 40s or 50s, but it's hard to nail down
You bought more hand tools?
I mean, have you bought a bench lathe or an Alaskan saw mill yet?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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but it's covered in hand tools .... I have a problem
if I had the land I'd have a sawmill absolutely!
That’s the beauty of an Alaskan sawmill! It’s just a chainsaw with support bars. You can fold that sucker up and tuck it away!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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you're probably right
If I can get the stored and provisional stitches back on the needle correctly, the foot should be pretty easy. And the yarn color is working out so that the foot will transition in fairly smoothly from pale red, then go to blue again. It's also got yellow and green in it but I think we might only get one of those towards the toe, if at all.
This is why I dislike magic loop. DPNs are much less scary than they look, I promise!
Or you can use two circular needles in a similar way, but avoid the stress (on the knitting and the cable) caused by the loop.
you could look up the Chiaogoo sock needles that are circular minis with tiny needles i think they're 9" total circumference?
http://www.chiaogoo.com/circular/?SingleProduct=61
12", i stand corrected.
Also i've never had any ladder issues with magic loop on my Chiaogoo other than once and that was the wool and not the needles (baby camel/silk blend)
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I bought a no 5 Stanley off Facebook this week, 80 dollars and was in great condition. (It wasn’t vintage though)
Satans..... hints.....
What causes that laddering? That looks similar to the cast on I used for those socks I did and I didn't get that problem. But they started in the middle of the sole instead of at the top so I don't know if that makes a difference?
Some yarn is better than others about making ladders than others. And vice versa.
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I’ve had bamboo snap in the middle of a row and that is not a good time
Since laddering often occurs where the work goes from one DPN to another, a trick that can help with laddering is to move that transition point every so often.
For example if you’re working on 3 needles with 30 stitches each, switch to something like 28-30-32 for a few rows.
Just remember to switch back when you get to a part of the sock that requires precise math, like the heel turn and increases/decreases.
But what I generally do is just make sure to pull the yarn tight after two or three stitches on the next needle (NOT after the first stitch: it doesn’t really help, I’ve found)
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Yeah, and in magic loop you have to fight it at the beginning of a row and the halfway point (where you switch needles, so it’s like the beginning) because that’s where the cable pulls hard against the first few stitches. Advice I’ve read is to really hold the cable close to the stitches, and pull tight the 2nd stitch similar to what knitdan was saying. I’ve had success with that on the crowns of hats, but similar to the lace, I’m just generally a lot less confident and agile working at sock scale so far
... you ever have the feeling of being poised on an extremely dangerous precipice?
which reminds me, I went to a salvage/vintage warehouse on the weekend to get some kind of wall decoration thing to cover or hang over a wall plug that's in a stupid spot. Not feeling fussy, was vaguely thinking maybe an old timey lamp, but could also have been anything up to and including a decorative wooden parrot.
... well I came home with this
circa 1950, beautifully maintained, one belt drive and grub screw away from fully working condition (though I have a perfectly good sewing machine and this thing weighs a TON so I don't know that I'll bother bringing it up to spec right now).
It's unnecessary and pointless and I love it.
(Never did get that lamp though.)
Yes.
Rib grows more than other stitches, so you want it to be a bit tighter, especially for a brim or a cuff.
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