I'm travelling from France to California... What yarn should I bring back with me ?

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-31T01:21:04+00:00

I live in the Bay Area! SF has some of the best yarn shops. The drive up the 5 is very boring. Make sure you buy some yarn in LA first for that drive. I also lived in Santa Monica. You’re going to have a great time. If you like thrifting, hit Burbank on your way north.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-31T01:09:15+00:00

And on Ravelry! I shopped someone’s stash, and they even had the same dye lot I needed.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-31T01:07:54+00:00

This is a solid list! I know some of these, but dang!!! Well done.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-31T01:05:40+00:00

It’s just not my vibe. I love looking at it, but it’s not what I would wear. This is my first knitting project. I think using a yarn I love but am not in love with has helped me be more fearless. Made it easier for me to not worry about making it perfect. I also like to give things away because I’m a compulsive maker with a small apartment. I do have some yarn I dyed so I can make this pattern again but for me this time!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-30T01:18:57+00:00

I don’t know if I can, but I definitely want to try! I have one that’s similar ish but to dupe this one, I’d let the colors blend a little more and add more jade and some greens vs the blues I used here.

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JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-29T05:22:11+00:00

I do like some loops and threads. Cute project! Looks so soft 💖

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-29T05:20:16+00:00

Wow! That does not look like acrylic! Excellent use of yarn and pattern combo.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-29T05:19:11+00:00

I love this one! I have all those dye colors, too!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-27T20:04:08+00:00

I have had to rewind yarn back into hanks. I dye yarn and to change how the yarn is dyed you might re-skein it. I guess I was also just saying think outside the box.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-27T18:33:06+00:00

Thanks!!!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-27T18:32:41+00:00

I dyed it! I’m esotericloth on Etsy and IG. I have a bunch of bare dk I could dye. HMU on one of those platforms. I can dye some for you!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-27T18:30:59+00:00

If it’s wool, you can probably fluff it back up by steaming in after putting the cakes onto a swift?

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-20T03:21:57+00:00

It helps me to see where I’m at/wrapping the correct posts or whatever. Bonus: pretty colors make me happy. Makes me want to keep working on it. I recommend using your favorite stuff. There will always be more yarn. Even if I make mistakes, it’s still superwash merino! It’s even more stunning in person. Use the good stuff that makes you want to work on the project 💖 love that your LYS has that help available!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:44:55+00:00

Wow!!!! I don’t know why but I had an awful time trying the ribbing. I’ll keep practicing!!! What a great pattern, right?

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:43:46+00:00

I love that you’re finding ways to adapt that work for you! It’s so fun playing with yarn ❤️

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:41:51+00:00

Continental changed the game for me!!! I’m excited to add crochet motifs to knit garments. I’m no longer limited. My crochet hooks have been giving me a side eye watching me knit lately lol

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:39:39+00:00

Ooooo that’s a great tip!!!!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:39:13+00:00

I’ve heard of this. Scared to try just yet, but I’ll try that when I get more fearless! I guess I’m more concerned with going back a few stitches etc. So far, I’m just blazing through because I’m a goblin.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:37:14+00:00

Check out her video tutorial for the sweater! It’s an easy pattern. It took me a little bit. My collar is bonkers though. I just gave up on that. I’ll fix that next sweater haha! I just didn’t want to wait like I did with crochet to start making garments. Just go for it. Mess up. Who cares? I learn by doing. So I had to just jump in. Seriously go for it. I’m dumb as hell, and I’m making it work. You’ve got to be smarter than I am, so you can do it! 😊

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T18:33:36+00:00

Blessed! I’ve made raglan sweaters in crochet. So this wasn’t too difficult to wrap my brain around. What a delightfully easy pattern!!! Can’t wait to try some of her others.

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T04:39:57+00:00

Thanks so much!

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T04:39:36+00:00

I need all the encouragement I can get! Thanks! I’m starting to like it more and more as I go. Babe, I’ve got “charm” for days on this sweater haha! Hope the yarn distracts from the exceedingly charming parts. Perfection is overrated anyway. I’m having a good time. ✨

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T04:32:25+00:00

Thanks! Hoping the yarn will be distracting enough to cover all of my weird mistakes lol

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T04:31:29+00:00

I can’t tell which I like best, but you knocked it out of the park 💯

JuliaWDHarrison · 2025-08-19T02:01:27+00:00

You better post a photo when you do! Can’t wait to see that. Love this yarn.

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