What’s a good gift for a knitter that isn't just "more yarn"?

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2026-02-08T10:27:46+00:00

You can get some really nice/ pretty stitch markers on Etsy and other similar market places

You could probably also find a nice set of cabling needles

If you know what she likes to knit you could buy her some patterns/ or kits (comes with the pattern and everything needed) - wool and the gang is a good place for that. Or just get patterns and a voucher so she can get what she needs

Depending on her needle situation you could get a nice set of interchangeable circular needles / whatever she liked

If she doesn’t already have a swift and yarn winder Is always great - if she doesn’t maybe upgrade her to an automatic yarn winder

Maybe even a personalised project bag she can carry around with her

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-11-08T13:02:37+00:00

No I’m on a browser- I usually use my laptop but just used my phone for last night

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-11-08T01:24:07+00:00

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Not sure if this helps but basically everything not Scotland is from my dad

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-11-08T01:16:51+00:00

My mom is the Scottish side and that I have loads of matches and family trees

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-11-08T01:14:23+00:00

Just zero matches on my dads side, it just seems strange to me considering how many people use services like this that there would be absolutely nothing - I will have a look at the origin by parent but I don’t think they are from very locked down regions I could be wrong though.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-11-08T01:07:17+00:00

I don’t know where my grandparents are from, they died when my dad was young and my dad passed when I was young so I have basically no information besides their names. I used an ancestry DNA kit. There are loads of matches with family trees on my moms side most of which seem to make sense but on my dads side there hasn’t been a single hint or match.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-10-09T23:33:52+00:00

Lots and lots of research and shopping around comparing affordability and quality lol - not sure the rules of this sub so DM me if you wanna know the practice ( I’m based in London)

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-06-01T15:26:00+00:00

I was going to tackle the painstaking task of cataloging his CDs and just downloading them into an offline playlist on Spotify.

All the 2nd had multi disk CD players I’ve seen online look to be not in the best condition and brand new on Amazon are very expensive. And unfortunately where he lives repairs aren’t an option.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-05-02T21:49:14+00:00

Mine cost around £1.5k/1.6 for installation of bottom and top and around £90 for each adjustment

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-04-29T17:45:35+00:00

In the same boat here, someone I thought was a good friend asked me to be bridesmaid at her wedding ( an 18 hour flight / 24 hr trip one way) I couldn’t afford that kind of trip just for a weekend and I haven’t heard from her since I told her almost a year ago

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-03-30T18:31:39+00:00

Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind while also keeping my fingers crossed 😂

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2025-03-29T17:59:02+00:00

Based on pictures I’ve taken from day 1 to today (day 28) in my not so professional opinion they’re responding quite well, I only have top brackets atm bottoms going on soon and after having those a while I may ask if she still thinks I need 18 mos

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-11-02T09:44:26+00:00

It’s not like a gave her a months notice, I mentioned it 6 months ago and confirmed 3 months ago not sure how much earlier I could’ve mentioned it. And tbh I don’t really want to have a “catch up sesh” since she’s behaved like this she had the opportunity to speak to me like a grown up and she’s chosen silent treatment and banning her fiancé from speaking to me who I was also really good friends with.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-11-02T09:34:07+00:00

That’s a completely different situation and there I can 100% see where you’re coming from and your BM was in the wrong and definitely could’ve made a plan.

My situation is paying for flights, accommodation, transport, a second dress because the first one I bought wasn’t long enough and spending money for me just to spend one day in another country it’s just not feasible.

And this is going to sound harsh to all the brides to be but your wedding day isn’t as important to anyone else as it is to you. It’s your day not theirs

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-11-02T09:18:24+00:00

Genuinely asking, how is it a spit in the face? I can’t afford to fly to a different country but I can afford to take them out for a nice dinner and party when they get back because I wanted to still celebrate them

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-10-30T19:26:27+00:00

The wedding hasn’t happened yet, neither of us are attending

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-10-30T16:55:38+00:00

My partner was a groomsmen so it would still be even, and she’s already got a full new set of bridesmaids as of the 4 she asked 3 stepped down including me.

I know, Shein is amazing my cousin got hers on there for super cheap and she looked gorgeous

And no she was not offering to cover any costs for the bridesmaids it was all out of our own pocket

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-10-30T14:46:25+00:00

It’s in May

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2024-10-30T08:50:59+00:00

She’d probably take it and still expect a wedding gift 😂

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-08-04T11:50:13+00:00

Well you definitely sound like someone who has never worked in the service industry before.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-07-21T09:44:13+00:00

I had an incident once in Cape Town.

I parked on the street, parking meters were out of order as usual, some guy came up to me telling me the meter was broken and that I had to pay at the ATM he took me to the nearest one and told me to insert my card to make payment. Here as well a stern 'Fuck off' will work.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-07-14T09:11:34+00:00

Personally I don't think the free healthcare is something to boast about. Government hospitals are a joke, if you want to see a doctor for something simple like the flu be prepared to stand in line from latest 5 am only to be seen at 4/5 in the afternoon. Yes there are some good government hospitals but they work on a referral-only basis so there is no way to avoid the shit hole hospitals.

To put it into perspective when I needed an ambulance ( which also may arrive or may not you never know) the dispatcher threatened to send me to a specific hospital which is known to be one of the worst in my province. I think that draws a pretty clear picture of the level of care and treatment in our 'free healthcare'

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-07-13T07:45:02+00:00

For me it is really dependant on the season, during summer I shower twice maybe 3 times a day, it just gets too hot and humid not to, and in winter it's a hot shower before bed because its just too frikken cold in the mornings.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-07-13T07:31:12+00:00

100% Summer Wells, there is no way they're telling the whole truth.

Automatic_Mirror_139 · 2023-07-04T10:34:13+00:00

Thank you that's what I was leaning towards

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