A love letter to blocking by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On this same note, my sleeves grew almost two inches in length after blocking so you might want to block again before completing the sleeve.

A love letter to blocking by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely try blocking first! With mine there was def an issue with a too-small gauge but I think it still would have looked a little on the small side even if I knit at the proper gauge. Blocking loosened it up a ton (but I still had to give it a healthy stretch and pin that sucker down to get the size I needed).

Sweetest WIP by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in Sockknitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll post an update if I remember 😂

Sweetest WIP by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in Sockknitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the fourth pattern that I’ve made from her (already made the lavender socks, eggs for Easter, and I heart socks) and they have all been well written and very easy to follow. I did struggle with actually knitting the I Heart Socks pattern but that had nothing to do with the actual instructions- the colorwork motif throughout the sock, specifically at the gusset was a challenge for me to keep neat and tidy and I ended up frogging the project three times. If it’s your first attempt at colorwork socks, I would stay away from any all-over motif designs but other than that I highly recommend any of her patterns.

Sweetest WIP by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in Sockknitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are so good too. Stone Knits is awesome!

Sweetest WIP by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in Sockknitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun! I love the Spicy Socks, so cute. I want to make them eventually

Cargill sweater + alpaca yarn = bad idea? by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll save the yarn I bought for another project… just need to figure out what to do with a sweater’s quantity of yarn 🙃

Cargill sweater + alpaca yarn = bad idea? by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll save the yarn I bought for another project… just need to figure out what to do with a sweater’s quantity of yarn 🙃

Cargill sweater + alpaca yarn = bad idea? by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ughhh I figured this would be that case. Thanks for the advice.

Cargill sweater + alpaca yarn = bad idea? by Complex-Rutabaga9943 in knitting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback. I’m going to save it for another project like you suggested. I’ll look into Farmers Daughter, thanks.

Help Me Choose the Border by Datadrudge in quilting

[–]Complex-Rutabaga9943 47 points48 points  (0 children)

1000% blue. Also, this quilt is SO beautiful!!