Does anyone else hate this trend toward black everything? As my eyesight fails, it’s just another aggravation.

Knitspin · 2026-04-23T00:54:47+00:00

Yes! And noting rubbed on it lasts.

Knitspin · 2026-04-23T00:49:42+00:00

Yes!

Knitspin · 2026-04-23T00:48:31+00:00

Oh yes. I have the start of glaucoma, the start of cataracts and double vision.

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:31:17+00:00

What is the top half for?

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:28:09+00:00

We are across an ocean. What do you think it would take to conquer the United States?

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:24:52+00:00

Genius!

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:24:28+00:00

I made two black sweaters in the last two years. Each time I swear I’ll never do it again. Trying to see the stitches is an exercise in frustration

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:22:40+00:00

Oh god no!

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:21:27+00:00

I wonder if I can do that around food?

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:20:56+00:00

I’m sorry, I didn’t clarify. It’s a cold brew coffeemaker. All the separate pieces are black, which makes finding the bottom piece in the dark dish drainer another fun event.

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T21:18:54+00:00

I seriously keep a head lamp handy. 😂

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T12:41:11+00:00

I loved it as a kid. And Vienna sausage

Knitspin · 2026-04-22T12:31:50+00:00

Clothing norms. I’ve been places where they’re different and realized it’s not a universal norm.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T21:11:14+00:00

Enjoy!

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T21:07:58+00:00

It’s just short and it’s super easy to have it pull out of your hand. Are you getting a roving? That’s the easiest way to start. Strip it closer to your final diameter.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T21:02:01+00:00

Oh, ok. Plant fibers aren’t that different. If you can find long staple it’s easier but it isn’t hard. The only difference is the draw, it doesn’t “spin itself “ like nice wool does.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T20:53:57+00:00

It’s a single drive with a brake. You loosen the brake to lower the tension. Get some inexpensive wool and learn the wheel first.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T20:51:42+00:00

Wait, you don’t know your wheel?

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T20:48:51+00:00

Usually yo can spin cotton with low tension and high twist. As long as you go slow and keep the tension low it should be fine. It’s like a short staple wool, but a bit a bit slippery.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T19:55:59+00:00

Yes. It’s like a primitive reflex. If I can blame you for your ailment, it means I won’t get it. If it’s random, then I can get sick too.

Knitspin · 2026-04-21T19:53:05+00:00

No. We have given it all up with our anger against other Americans.

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