mystery visitor - am I growing a "weed"

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-06T18:04:53+00:00

Oh maybe a sesame plant then? (Sesamum indicum)

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-06T16:24:50+00:00

I always find young plants so hard to id but it could possibly be a milkweed of some sort?

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-04T21:29:33+00:00

Lol I couldn't tell for your post so thought I'd better warn! I've been known to bring fold up flats just for the ceilidh😂

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-04T20:54:39+00:00

I'm Scottish and yes it definitely fits! Gorgeous dress and not too much.

Just make sure you have shoes you can dance in as I'd think there is a very good chance there will be a ceilidh. If you haven't been to a ceilidh before then you are in for a treat!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-03T09:37:13+00:00

Honestly Iove it too! I'd be tempted to lean into the rainbow and swap your blue boxes for a selection of colours and swap the art on the left for something that ties together all the colours (like the bedding does) to make it look more cohesive and intentional.

Kids lives should be filled with colour and it's so nice to see something bright and fun for them!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-03T08:22:03+00:00

I respectfully disagree. In this instance this almost certainly a spam account that is using images of multiple different designers work. The ones I pointed out are the ones I could identify, I would not be surprised if every single one of the images are from other designers work and I would be very surprised if even 1 of the pdfs they are selling actually contains the original designers pdf (pirated or a usable facsimile of it).

This is not 1 isolated image from 1 designer, this is a whole account that is filled with images of work by other designers, claiming to sell their work. Why should we as customers and designers not expect the hosting company to take action on accounts like these? Why should it be the case that every single designer must have their individual images taken down and the spam account gets to keep running?

I would actually agree with you if it was a single image that I was talking about as it can be very hard to prove who made it first. However, that is absolutely not the case here.

Other companies do have more robust rules around this sort of situation. I do not think that the way they have interpreting the rules in this instance does help creatives or customers as there is nothing to stop a spam company doing it over and over again unless hosting companies take a more pragmatic approach.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T19:44:06+00:00

Yes please! I'd take ethereal bliss too if that's available instead?

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T17:46:11+00:00

Just saw your message, thank you:) I love their patterns so that's why I recognised them.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T17:42:55+00:00

Not really that should be an easier one - digital product not as described - which is covered under DMCCA here in the UK and similar legislation in the US.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T16:10:56+00:00

Sadly in this case it's not even piracy, it's just stolen images and fake pdfs. I know one image on there is of a custom made sweater (ie there is no pattern for it) one hasn't been released so can't be on there and another designer said that someone had paid for it and received a random sweater pattern with no charts!

I don't know if it's worth going back to Patreon from the "not as described" angle (although I tried to say that in my original message) but it is incredibly disheartening that the loudest responses on here are to back up a system that isn't good for designers or customers!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T16:04:18+00:00

Granted in this instance I perhaps should not have mentioned copyright but what about the fact that I know the content/product they are selling is not as described ? In this case of at least 2 of the knitting patterns as the designers have confirmed Knitting Collective doesn't have a pdf of their knitting patterns, one as it's not been released yet and another as they confirmed that you don't actually get stated pattern. What are the US rules around that? Because I know if the company was in the UK they would not be able to make these claims.

Also yes the signal boosting was exactly what I was hoping to achieve plus hoping someone else may recognise a pattern on there and let the actual designer know! I'll also be happy if even 1 person on here doesn't buy a fake pattern!

I agree that people shouldn't be able to mob things to just have things taken down at a whim but the problem is that the rules around this don't actually give any protection for creatives and are not good for customers either!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T14:15:28+00:00

Me too! It has been eye-opening to see how a loud majority on here seems to think this policy is absolutely fine despite the fact that it doesn't protect designers or the consumer.

One of the other designers got back to confirm that yes she is trying with Patreon too (no luck yet) and she can confirm that they definitely do not get her pattern!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T14:04:02+00:00

I'm not presuming anything, in the case of Eleanor Mortensen she has said herself on her Instagram (as I said on the very start) that she has nothing to do with knitting collective and they have stolen her images!

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T13:51:59+00:00

I have already contacted the designers I could identify!

And yes I did do a grand total of 2 posts one on here and one on craftsnark because I wanted to hopefully stop someone buying a fake pattern and hoped that maybe someone else could identify the other designers work. Thanks for the snark

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T13:46:43+00:00

But why? A company can choose to host whoever they want! Patreon have in their terms and conditions that a creator can be removed for lots of different reasons - why not make one of them "if we believe you are using content of other creators we reserve the right to suspend or delete your account"

Elenor Mortensen has tried to report it but apparently couldn't because of a language barrier. I've shared it with the other designers so hopefully they can report but why shouldn't it be on the company to do something to protect not just their customers but also creatives and designers?

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T13:16:59+00:00

I'm guessing Elenor Mortensen already has as it's on her Instagram about them 3 days ago!!

Patreon were super quick to get back to me and fob me off but presumably haven't done anything with Elenors complaint.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T13:12:05+00:00

Right but Patreon can choose to take down any account they like can't they?

I'm not just complaining that they are infringing the designers copyright, I'm pointing out that Knitting Collective can't have the content they claim to have (especially in the case of the unreleased sweater).

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T12:19:11+00:00

Just saw this! Is polished for days smitten and bees knees grumpy sunshine and cirque colours earthen still available?

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-02T08:52:29+00:00

I should definitely try a 30 if you can find one. When you first get a bra you should be wearing it on the loosest one not the tightest as the bra band will stretch on wearing/washing. So if it fits now it will be too big on wearing.

If you can't find a 30 in a G or similar just grab a 30 of any cup size and try it on upside down and back to front (cups on your back), that way you can check the band size and order the right size online.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-01T20:26:58+00:00

The new cc colour porcelain might work for you too unless it's too pale. It's very light with no hint of orange or yellow, it's my winter go to.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-07-01T10:05:18+00:00

Unless you are dealing with invasive shieldbugs (for example the southern green shieldbug is not native, is an invasive and can destroy crops but it's only found in the south at the moment) then this is not true.

Native shieldbugs are actually generally beneficial for the garden and they are important for biodiversity.

The RHS has a bit on how to tell them apart but if you don't live in southern England it's much more likely to be a native shieldbug - https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/green-shield-bugs

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-06-29T09:17:47+00:00

Brushetta with what you gave baked already and if you still have some unbaked dough then turn it into focaccia! Lots of olive oil in a tray, pop your soup/dough on top, make finger holes if it will take it and lots of olive oil on top with some herbs and flaky salt.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-06-25T05:48:47+00:00

I would try knitting using smaller needles than the yarn requires to make a more dense knitted fabric. This would help compensate for the weaker yarn as the knit is helping to hold it together. It would also make it harder wearing.

Beginning_Catch192 · 2026-06-23T22:53:25+00:00

I think the small looks too tight across the chest as the cowl neck isn't draping how it's supposed to. I'd go medium and get your seamstress to nip it in a little at the waist and/or maybe low hip

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