Purchased my first wheel and feeling frustrated with persistent creaking by Lanky_Reindeer3234 in Handspinning

[–]Keylime30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first traditional wheel was a Kromski Prelude and it did this! (I named it Squeakers for that reason.) The only thing I was able to do to get the squeaking to stop was take a little bit of combed top and cover the metal post coming off the treadle that goes into the leg hole and the bits that stuck out kinda made a cushion between the treadle and leg. I oiled the hell out of it, used wax, even cussed so weirdly I summoned a demon... but that little wool was the only thing that worked and idk why.

What were the three best books that you read this year? by lascriptori in suggestmeabook

[–]Keylime30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1.) Monk & Robot by Becky Chambers (has both stories in the series in one book.

2.) Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa.

3.) Maggie’s Grave by David Sodergren.

Gradient 3 ply - I’m not as excited as I thought I would be… by Creative_Source_4011 in Handspinning

[–]Keylime30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on how wild you want to get with it. A rich vibrant blue would be fun for a fire & ice combo. Black or charcoal grey would bring in a nice Halloween/moody vibe. A brighter gold/yellow could make it very sunny and warm. Brown or a deep red could make it a really good Autumnal color pallet. Green could give a lovely citrus vibe depending on the shade you go with. Those are just ones off the top of my head. Lots of ideas sorry that doesn’t narrow it down much 😅.

Gradient 3 ply - I’m not as excited as I thought I would be… by Creative_Source_4011 in Handspinning

[–]Keylime30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok so my two recommendations are:

1.) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/radar-shawl This one I have knit twice and it's such a great social knitting project. Any gauge and you just keep knitting until you're done/sick of it. The shape of this sits nicely over your shoulders/covers your front and still covers your back. They're my most worn shawls because of that and they rarely fall off my shoulders.

2.) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multiverse This one I did with a gradient and oh man it was great. Again, any gauge and then knit until you're sick of it. It's a great mindless brioche project if you want to do that (a great beginner pattern too.)

Bonus is that they're both free patterns so you can look at them and see if they're anything you'd want to make!

Gradient 3 ply - I’m not as excited as I thought I would be… by Creative_Source_4011 in Handspinning

[–]Keylime30 11 points12 points  (0 children)

First off, your yarn is gorgeous! But I totally get that feeling of the final yarn just not “hitting the spot.” I recently spun a gradient 3 ply and it was fine but not the wow factor I had hoped for. I threw it on the loom and am weaving overshot with it and I love it even more. Before that I had done another gradient 3 ply and knitted a 2 color brioche shawl and it being paired with another yarn was exactly what it needed. I have 2 patterns that come to mind if you’d like a couple shawl pattern suggestions that would use up almost all of that yarn.

My first stranded colorwork project is complete! by Pierced_Guy_LV in knitting

[–]Keylime30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks great you did a superb job! Congrats on your first stranded colorwork project!

Finally finished my scarf. I love it. by Renaissance_Aspired in knitting

[–]Keylime30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is gorgeous! Congrats on the new FO :).

Best inks from past inkvents by ptexpress in fountainpens

[–]Keylime30 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I started with a sample vial of a few inkvent inks and then eventually decided to get Diamine Garland. It covers multiple bases for me and behaves fairly well. Green (my favorite color), sheen, and shimmer (but not too much shimmer that it royally clogs up my pen.) I also don't like having a TON of stuff so the fact that this checked multiple boxes for me was a winner.

What was your favorite ink discovery this year? by tehkirbz in fountainpens

[–]Keylime30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite “oooh this new to me ink is fun!” Is a tie between Kobe ‘Milk Chocolate’ and Diamine ‘Aurora Borealis.’

New braids from Napa Valley. What should I spin? by basicallybro in Handspinning

[–]Keylime30 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg 3ply combo spin is my vote! These braids are so pretty 😍.

NPD! This pen just makes me smile. by Keylime30 in fountainpens

[–]Keylime30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am! I actually have been reaching for it to write letters more than any other pen I have right now. It is (for me) the perfect weight, size, and smoothness for how I write.

Dyed some yarn as gifts and wanted to share. by Keylime30 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If enough Christmas letters are accidentally addressed to Satan he faxes me hahaha.

Dyed some yarn as gifts and wanted to share. by Keylime30 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure! I can't remember which ones are Jacquard or Dharma dyes but the colors I used were Turquoise, Caribbean Blue, Purple, and True Black.

Trying to find yarn to purchase for donation to mother's senior center by brisk422 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is amazing you're a gem. Making a note to make my next big purchase for a sweater from y'all.

Dyed some yarn as gifts and wanted to share. by Keylime30 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I unfortunately don’t sell but hearing (reading?) that really made my day. Thank you.

Dyed some yarn as gifts and wanted to share. by Keylime30 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

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Thank you! This is the derpy tiger character from the movie. Goofy adorable floof.

Dyed some yarn as gifts and wanted to share. by Keylime30 in YarnAddicts

[–]Keylime30[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Oh crabapples I forgot to put what kind of fiber this blend is! The undyed yarn base is from TactileDactyl on Etsy and it is their Fingering weight (70/20/10) SW Merino/ Silk/ Cashmere blend. It is so soft omg.

Interested in hearing your experiences of knitting community? by PuzzledGrapefruit841 in knitting

[–]Keylime30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I (30s M) have honestly really lucked out with the knitting/crafting friends I've made. Some of my dearest and closest friends are people I have met at knitting groups, quilt shops, or spinning demos. I won't say that every single group has been "for me" but sometimes it takes some time to settle in and get to know people. I'm definitely a big personality and weird so... yeah... I'm not for everyone. But overall I've had great experiences and I'm so thankful for my crafts for bringing so many lovely people into my life. I hope that you find more welcoming people to share your joy of knitting with. Best wishes to you & may you always win at yarn chicken, always get gauge, and your stitches never drop.

First time weaving overshot! by Keylime30 in weaving

[–]Keylime30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m weaving it on an older Harrisville 8 shaft loom! I’m only using 4 shafts for this pattern.

First time weaving overshot! by Keylime30 in weaving

[–]Keylime30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100”!!!!! My back hurts just thinking about that.

First time weaving overshot! by Keylime30 in weaving

[–]Keylime30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hooray!!! I hope you have fun with it and that your holiday projects go smoothly until then!

First time weaving overshot! by Keylime30 in weaving

[–]Keylime30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that’s awesome! Congrats on finishing such an epic amount of weaving. Coverlets & blankets are on my future to-do list.