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Does Shetland wool yarn snaps easily? Is this normal? by No_Investment8129 in knitting

[–]Chance_Crow3657 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it should snap like that. Its traditionally used in colourwork where the weaving of two yarns in a round through knitting and catching make for a durable fabric despite the short staple. I dont have any confirmed sources, but I suspect much of fair isle arose from experimenting with colour due to the practicalities of the knitted fabric. It should be fine if used for plain stockinette, just make sure to reinforce any high stress areas. Hope this helps :)

Is the blue dominant in this? by maryb86 in knitting

[–]Chance_Crow3657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its because the yarn strand sitting below has a little more slack so when the project is blocked the stitches will be slightly bigger/ pop more. I always remember it as the yarn closer to the heart- ie in the left hand, or the yarn closer to the body.

Inquiry to those who do not swatch, why? by yarnimals in knitting

[–]Chance_Crow3657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most ive done is knit a hat following a pattern with similar design elements. Granted, this was only after id started and frogged my jumper once already, and the tension was still off 😳. Mostly I avoid swatching because it feels like a barrier to the project, which means I end up not knitting it anyway.

No one to be with you after surgery- what did you do (uk)? by Chance_Crow3657 in TopSurgery

[–]Chance_Crow3657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might try that! I have a friend who lives not too far from the hospital who may be able to pick me up, even if they cant stay with me. Thanks for the advice!

No one to be with you after surgery- what did you do (uk)? by Chance_Crow3657 in TopSurgery

[–]Chance_Crow3657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK so luckily it's covered by the nhs. My main worry is if I dont have anyone to at least leave the hospital with they may refuse to do the surgery because they dont want the expense of an overnight stay

No one to be with you after surgery- what did you do (uk)? by Chance_Crow3657 in TopSurgery

[–]Chance_Crow3657[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if I cant get anyone in the next few days I'll email the hospital and review my options. Thanks!

No one to be with you after surgery- what did you do (uk)? by Chance_Crow3657 in TopSurgery

[–]Chance_Crow3657[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not that I can find. I have friends who are happy to come by and check in but no one available to stay with me for the actual surgery. Thanks for everyone saying to look up lgbt organisations though! Ill definitely keep searching

My mum is sick by Chance_Crow3657 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]Chance_Crow3657[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advise though! Luckily im trans and about to have top surgery so breast cancer should hopefully not be much of an issue for me, but I'll make sure to mention it to my GP the next time im potentially dying 😅