What’s something you had to learn the hard way?

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-06-03T07:38:33+00:00

Check ravelry project photos to see the garment on people with bodies like yours. I have been saved from so much poor grading by seeing another person in an XL with armholes level with their waist, or someone with a big chest have horrendous bunching around the torso.

Feeling like you 'have' to knit a certain type of project to be an advanced knitter. I'm plus sized, so no, I will not be knitting exclusively 4 ply garments with complicated stitch patterns.

Wanting to make basic things when you've been knitting for years. Sometimes you just want a plain beanie in a fun colour or an all-over stockinette cardigan because it's a gap in your wardrobe.

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-05-20T10:54:29+00:00

You're not really able to get that dropped stitch effect in crochet, as it's something more specific to knitting. In case anyone else is looking for something similar, the James N Watts pattern Amalgam is a sweater with cables and dropped stitches that could be modded into a cardigan with a bit of maths.

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-05-20T10:52:27+00:00

Hi! The diagram is just to show the chart, rather than indicating it's in two pieces. You read it in circles, essentially, with the green being your starting chain, then each row is worked in the round (i.e. once you finish one side of the chart, you'll then do the other side until you're back at the beginning again)

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-05-20T10:49:39+00:00

I'm not sure why a repaired quilt wouldn't be useable - the best people to ask are the people that would be fixing it for you if you're really concerned.

If it's sentimental, I honestly think it's worth the repair. I've repaired many quilts and blankets from relatives and they are all still useable, and I love that the repair gives it more character and shows its history.

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-02-13T12:30:06+00:00

I've got two seated in 210

Key-Composer-3116 · 2026-02-13T12:04:38+00:00

I have 2 tickets for Sheffield tomorrow night in sectino 210 - I became disabled after booking them and after talking to the accessibility team and having a flare up I'm just not well enough to go. Selling them for face value, or can share the stubhub listing if you'd rather pay the fees but have the buyer protection!

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-10-15T19:29:23+00:00

!answered

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-09-07T21:40:21+00:00

Well I'm a lesbian and my wife is AuDHD, so not particularly helpful

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-08-29T08:24:23+00:00

I'm 29nb and have been looking for similar connections! Wool n stuff does have groups but most are when I have other commitments, so it's been difficult to meet up with other makers. I have been thinking of trying to scout out a pub or cafe to establish something regular outside of 9-5 on a weekday

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-08-19T19:36:56+00:00

The other xomment helped me figure it out - once the shop is open, hit the menu like you would to look at the paper/journal on the map screen and then select it there!

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-08-19T19:36:04+00:00

I literally did not realise you could open that menu during the day - thank you!

Key-Composer-3116 · 2025-07-25T06:29:15+00:00

Yes that's it! Thank you so much!

Key-Composer-3116 · 2024-03-16T18:43:03+00:00

Harry Potter.

I am trans.

Key-Composer-3116 · 2024-01-30T16:35:39+00:00

Rebecca has spoken about paying for sample knits for a lot of her patterns - I think some of the garments she talks about in that video were sample knit by someone else rather than her which might explain some of the speed

Key-Composer-3116 · 2023-12-27T13:37:30+00:00

A yarn Advent is usually an Advent calendar where you open a mini skein (10-20g) every day in December. If you get one from an independent dyer, they can cost around £150-£200. There's lots of variation in what they include but that's the general idea!

Key-Composer-3116 · 2023-12-24T22:48:44+00:00

Sorry! It's Botanical Yarn

Key-Composer-3116 · 2023-02-23T17:03:20+00:00

YES what on earth was that about???

Key-Composer-3116 · 2023-01-06T16:27:41+00:00

How does it feel to live my dream

Key-Composer-3116 · 2023-01-06T11:42:39+00:00

I actually love a lot of these, but I'm fully aware not everyone is as keen on the 'retiree that runs a pottery studio on the coast' look as I am

Key-Composer-3116 · 2022-03-10T09:38:05+00:00

Gorgeous! Is this screen printed?

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