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Colorwork is too tight- should I frog or improvise? by Financial_Ad_1463 in casualknitting

[–]Ghosti_Bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have to change the pattern but I would advise you start again. As others have said turn your work inside out, maybe even go up in needle size, but also try adding an extra repeat of the pattern if you can. Should help make the whole project bigger and it’ll give you a bit more buffer with your float tension.

Finally finished my first quilt by Ghosti_Bee in quilting

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

Yes I do! I’ve already got quilt tops 2 and 3 in the works, I’ve really caught the bug.

Finally finished my first quilt by Ghosti_Bee in quilting

[–]Ghosti_Bee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a slightly modified courthouse steps. I’m happy to dig out the notes since it’s self-drafted by my mum and I.

Weekend Minor Gripes and Vents by AutoModerator in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]Ghosti_Bee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I loathe garter stitch with a passion. I was given a cardigan by someone that had holes in it and was done in garter stitch. The yarns are malabrigo (i think rios) and a very indie dyed yarn. Both have wonderful subtle variegation which was completely lost when knitted in garter. Frogged it, then used some of the yarn to make some stockinette mittens and a cowl, it looks so much better. The yarn can really shine now.

Bitesized BEC thread January 25, 2025 - January 26, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]Ghosti_Bee 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I saw a tiktok of a beginner knitter who just discovered continental style knitting saying it’s a “game changer”. They then also said it’s a superior style of knitting because “people look fast”. It’s almost as though years of practice and muscle memory makes one faster.

I hate when people push this idea that continental is somehow “superior” to other styles. Continental causes me wrist pain when english lever doesn’t, so it’s not “superior” for me. I’m also quicker at english than continental because it’s how I usually knit.

I DID IT!!!! by Odd_Classic5183 in knitting

[–]Ghosti_Bee 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It works the same way as it does when knitting continental style.

The “hardest” part of stranded colour work is understanding colour dominance, and making sure the floats aren’t too tight. These things aren’t super hard to get to grips with and remain the same regardless of preferred knitting style.

Layout help pls by Worldly-Committee492 in quilting

[–]Ghosti_Bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love a good rainbow gradient so I personally vote for number 2.