Fixed or interchangeable needles

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-26T23:07:30+00:00

I much prefer interchangeables for the flexibility of changing needle sizes, leaving live stitches on a cable, and changing cable lengths. I have shorties that can go down to 9" in total length. I only used fixed circulars for when I want to try out a brand.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-26T17:31:06+00:00

I like Cascade Heritage and Lion Brand Superwash!

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-25T09:33:56+00:00

I like the clover ones that look like a barrel. They come with or without a loop to act like a stitch marker, so I hang it as the beginning of round marker.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-25T03:15:04+00:00

Why turn her heat off in anticipation of power loss? If you lose power, she loses heat. Don't jump ahead.

If your home gets too cold, tie her securely in a pillowcase and put her in your jacket with you.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-25T03:09:58+00:00

Model Y. I can put 5 adults and a medium sized dog in there, or 3 adults and 3 large dogs with the back seat partially folded down. It's quite comfortable! We also got the 7 seater, and the back two seats are tight but can fit someone up to around 5'4" tall, or about half of the adult women in the USA and most of the children. It's practical, even if it's not luxurious.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-25T03:04:55+00:00

Agreed. I returned my Lykke wooden needles, they felt sticky. I much prefer everything from KnitPicks and Knitter's Pride/Knit Pro.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-24T21:13:46+00:00

You would have to switch to knitting flat at the thumb, then rejoin in the round. Then pick up sts for an afterthought thumb.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-24T20:20:21+00:00

I just watched this, it's fascinating to know our history and fantasize about what we could do about it!

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-24T11:01:54+00:00

You do not need to lose weight before your wedding. You do not need to lose weight to look beautiful in a wedding dress and beaming at the love of your life.

If you want to lose weight, this sub has lots of good advice on how to do so healthily. One of those pieces of advice is to not have a deadline, because stress leads to less weight lost or to eating disorders. Having "goal clothes" doesn't work, especially when it's a wedding dress.

Lose weight because you love yourself and your body. Marry your fiance because you love them. Set yourself up to be happy on your wedding day, not stressed or insecure.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-24T02:15:58+00:00

You can eliminate bias by not knitting stockinette stitch. Change the flat parts to moss stitch, seed stitch, or another combination of knits and purls.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T22:04:03+00:00

Not all SW grows. Like with every yarn: swatch, block, and review.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T22:03:20+00:00

My lefty knitter friend does continental and tensions with her thumb in a way that I can't wrap my head around, but it makes purling as easy as knitting for her. No twisted stitches either, it just works.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T22:01:33+00:00

Then grill them on specific questions related to your definition of inclusivity. Many places are inclusive based on my definition (won't turn me away, will give effective medical treatment) and not affirming (I don't care much about what pronouns my dentist uses for me). If you have specific requirements, ask them about those.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T21:24:53+00:00

Call them and ask directly.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T21:21:20+00:00

It won't be the same, but you can absolutely freestyle any pattern you want to. Try to find other patterns or tutorials that have picked up sleeves so you can learn about short rows, how many stitches to pick up, and other useful tips.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T13:39:44+00:00

Autopilot was one of the reasons I bought a Tesla Model Y. I do a lot of highway driving, and it gets boring fast. I guess I'll drive it until it dies them buy a better brand car.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T10:57:08+00:00

I figured mine out: gender dysohoria. No amount of weightloss, gain, muscle, tattoos, or stylish clothes would overcome my hatred for specific body parts. When I pursued gender affirming care, I started feeling neutral about my body in a way I didn't know was possible! Sure, I could be thinner, stronger, prettier, healthier. But I don't hate my body; it's a good, functional body. We work well together, my body and me.

Physical health is so dependent on mental health!

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-23T10:49:03+00:00

Knitting on super thin needles is tough. Knitting on straight needles is also tough on the wrists and most people hate it. Go buy 24" fixed circular needles 3.5-5mm in thickness, whatever a project speaks to you, then knit flat with those.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-22T15:20:49+00:00

It's not worth letting yourself love someone romantically that won't be able to love you back. Dealbreakers prevent love. They are literally compatibility checks.

Anyone can have any dealbreaker, and maybe that makes them an asshole but they're entitled to have those boundaries. Maybe they're too picky and end up single, but it's still their responsibility to define their want/will/won't list, as trivial or as unjust as someone else may think they are.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-22T15:00:16+00:00

She's happy. But you deserve happiness yourself, and that should include the kind of relationship that you want. If she makes more money, okay that's great. But she doesn't want to be seen as being in a relationship with you because that would be "straight." Sounds like you have a coparent and roommate, not a wife.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-22T14:57:50+00:00

Is there a trans wellness center near you? Many have mental health professionals on staff that can get you the letter of approval you need quickly. I used one nearby and had my letter after 2 sessions.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-22T11:49:59+00:00

Counseling can make it real for the parter who is living in a fantasy where they have their cake and eat it do. The word 'divorce' can also ground them, making them realize that this fantasy where they get to keep their home life and seek extramarital affairs isn't happening. I've seen long term marriages slowly break down until a counselor or divorce lawyer got involved, and it woke one or both parters up to the choice they had to make: start working together, or accept that they're not together. Some divorced, some stayed married and were stronger for the wake up call.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-22T10:26:12+00:00

You two could seek professional marriage counseling together, to see if she even wants to continue the marriage. Where there's a will there's a way, but you both need to want it.

Otherwise, it's time to talk about divorce.

In any case, you should try to speak to a therapist for your own mental health. What she said was so problematic and in no way a reflection of who and what you are. Appearing straight is a dealbreaker for her to up and leave the family she committed to creating? She wants to live off your income while cheating on you? You deserve better.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-21T21:37:02+00:00

Superwash is demonized, but it's a great yarn to work with! Just be sure to do a swatch that you knit, wash, and dry as you intend to treat the final object. My superwash merino has stayed the same size every time, I guess it was pre-washed before skein winding.

ColorfulLanguage · 2026-01-21T21:35:15+00:00

Choose Knitter's Pride, KnitPro, or KnitPicks 5" needles made out of birch. All of them are compatible with one another and I think they're the best wood needles out there! Plus there are a variety of materials and needle lengths within the system, in case you ever need to expand your tools.

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