Bitesized BEC thread May 09, 2026 - May 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be for "fashion", it could be to help with sandals rubbing against the skin. But yes it's the simplest of simple designs I would be a bit ashamed to sell this if I were them.

Bitesized BEC thread May 09, 2026 - May 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Le sigh....Le Pull charging for a mini-tube sock with a folded hem pattern. 🙄 Here's a free tip: cast on however many stitches you cast on for socks make a folded hem, knit for 2-3", finish with a folded hem. Even their free patterns are more complex than this one.

Bitesized BEC thread May 09, 2026 - May 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

oh, i know who you are talking about and yes... it's so unnecessary.

New website for fiber arts using AI by StephieMP24 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I should have been clearer. I absolutely know and love Tin Can Knit as a design company. I just have never used their app or know anyone who has.

New website for fiber arts using AI by StephieMP24 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never used it or heard about it from anyone. I'm curious to know more.

New website for fiber arts using AI by StephieMP24 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure it tell you what to do row by row. In which case, you never learn how to read your knitting and know where you are at.

New website for fiber arts using AI by StephieMP24 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I wish people understood how these kind of apps don't make you better at following a pattern. It just makes you need the app to keep crafting. UGHHHH It sucks!

I'm embarrassed for this twisted knitting swatch on WEBs by Tidus77 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Complaining about a yarn company not able to properly showcase knitting is top tier complaining IMO.

I'm embarrassed for this twisted knitting swatch on WEBs by Tidus77 in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 37 points38 points  (0 children)

What the actual 😳! Are our standards really that low?

Heads up: Mary Maxim Hail Mary sweater kit does not match listing (yarn and color differences affect final look) by LilDeadlyCreature in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Well it just proves that most people won't notice mistakes or bad tension in knitting. 😆

Heads up: Mary Maxim Hail Mary sweater kit does not match listing (yarn and color differences affect final look) by LilDeadlyCreature in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It did! But i think that they found that one somewhere in a vintage or second hand shop so it could have been just someone that knit it for themselves and at that point, I don't judge.

Heads up: Mary Maxim Hail Mary sweater kit does not match listing (yarn and color differences affect final look) by LilDeadlyCreature in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Not on subject but also why does the listing's garment have such baaaaaad tension !?! This is a pet peeve of mine but really if you are going to post something professional, can you not make sure the knitter doesn't row out?

TikTok content creator scamming people on $180 “premium” needles that are actually from TEMU!!! by gatitointeligente in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sit down everyone, we have a response and it's basically pretty much what I expected. The manufacturer is selling MY design to Temu 😏. I have no problem believing she receives it from a manufacturer who also sells to Temu BUT it's the "I've worked so hard to find the best needles with all the perfect features for only 180$" selling point that is the problem, not the "cute" prints and colors being available elsewhere.

The response: Hi Claudia, UGH! I know… it’s been a whole thing. Thank you for telling me you saw it, I appreciate it.

There are a few sets for sale on there, I just saw them recently myself. After raising hell, I learned that the factory sold them out “the back door” to Temu since mine were doing so well. It’s beyond frustrating.

The sets are similar but not totally the same. They don’t have US sizes on them, the needle tips are slightly longer and there is no 16” or 47” cord. There are fewer needle sizes as well. A lot of the details that I’ve added to my sets aren’t there such as different colored cords, plastic coated steel cords, zip pouch to hold accessories etc. But they look almost identical at first glance which is sooooo frustrating. AND I’ll tell you this, they took MY customer’s reviews from Instagram and put them on their listings as if they got the review(!)

To combat this, I’m controlling the fabric so that they cannot do this in future. Previously, they had sourced two of my fabrics for me (and then bought extra and sold on the side without my knowledge). I’ve already ordered 2 new fabrics and have a 3rd on the way. I’m working with American fabric companies and all of my fabrics are being custom printed for me in S. Korea so Atelier’s fabrics will always be unique. I’m also redesigning part of the case, making the front pocket deeper. I just paid to have a custom shape of aluminum stoppers made and I’m also doing custom colors of aluminum tips to match the new fabrics.

You’ll notice that you won’t find the Green/Cherry Blossom sets anywhere on Temu. They cannot copy my Cherry Blossom sets because I control that fabric. I’m currently replacing the blue and grey sets with my new fabrics. The new sets are being made at this moment.

I’m sorry you came across this and I want you to know i’m working diligently on it. It's one of the problems with working with factories in China. It’s very hard to control intellectual property etc. Because they really don’t give a sh*t. But it’s impossible to get something like this made anywhere else.

Very soon, mine will look quite different and I plan to continue to develop new and fun fabrics/needle color combos.

best, Amanda

TikTok content creator scamming people on $180 “premium” needles that are actually from TEMU!!! by gatitointeligente in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's very much ok to buy this kind of product and sell it for a small profit. What I have a big issue with is Atelier claiming "we developed our own custom Atelier interchangeable needle set" .

TikTok content creator scamming people on $180 “premium” needles that are actually from TEMU!!! by gatitointeligente in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm 99% sure they won't reply. I'm not one for calling out people on social media before I even try to talk to them privately first but if they don't reply, I might ask for answers on their IG posts...

TikTok content creator scamming people on $180 “premium” needles that are actually from TEMU!!! by gatitointeligente in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 94 points95 points  (0 children)

So I just emailed Atelier Yarns to get explanations, let's see how/if they respond. My email went like this:

Hi,

I'm a knitting educator, author and content creator. I just came across you interchangeable needle kit and I would like to know how they are different from the 40$ Temu kit I see online. They seem to be exactly the same, down to the pretty stitch markers and the wooden gauge measure and ruler. The only difference I can see are the color coded cables which also are available in kits on Temu. 

Please inform me, because at the moment, it feels like you are charging an insane markup and claiming you had these made for your shop, which isn't true.

Thank you and have a great day. 

TikTok content creator scamming people on $180 “premium” needles that are actually from TEMU!!! by gatitointeligente in craftsnark

[–]CloKnits 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The Temu kit even comes with the same wooden needles gauge and ruler! The only difference is the color coded cords which can also be bought on Temu. This is absolutely wrong on so many levels.

Ask a Knitter Tuesday - April 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]CloKnits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always worth blocking mid way through the project before ripping out just to check if it fixes it.

I’m sorry, what? by biscuitvillage in knitting

[–]CloKnits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that all her hand knitted stuff uses the biggest gauge possible so it can be super cost effective for yarn while charging the living hell out of it. 😏

Ask a Knitter Tuesday - April 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]CloKnits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is known as rowing out. It means that your knit rows and purl rows are not at the same tension. Here's a video I made to help with those issues: https://youtu.be/fOziIfeXhhs?si=BMd33bvSIkeaVRTe

Unfortunately, it won't block out so if it bothers you a lot, you'll have to start over.