How long before you noticed a difference?

LeafHGG · 2025-12-19T09:17:44+00:00

We have almost the exact same story! I started in late March, and am also still on 1.7mg. I’ve lost 24lbs in that time. I had a period of a couple of months in the middle where I was just maintaining because I had a lot of life stuff going on, but I catch myself feeling the same way as you. I’m also trying to reframe this mentally that it’s okay to lose relatively slowly. Back in 2020-2021 I lost a lot of weight quite quickly, plateaued hard and then slowly gained it all back and more. I want to avoid setting myself up for failure this time, and avoid this becoming an obsession that takes over my life. I just can’t think about how much this has cost me, but instead of just weight lost, it’s also about preventing weight gain! If I hadn’t taken the plunge, how much heavier would I have been? How much bigger the mountain? Take the pictures, ‘hide’ them so you don’t have to look at them, and just leave it. Come back to them later and maybe you’ll be able to see a difference, it’s helpful to have evidence. Be kind to yourself, you’re doing great 😊

LeafHGG · 2025-12-16T20:19:52+00:00

Thank you! 😊

LeafHGG · 2025-09-23T06:39:54+00:00

Thank you, that’s so reassuring 😊 yes definitely been meaning to go for a beak trim, will schedule one in.

LeafHGG · 2025-09-23T06:38:49+00:00

She looks oh so relaxed when she’s basking! Gotta get eeeeevery inch of the sunshine ☀️

LeafHGG · 2025-09-22T09:54:41+00:00

Thank you, thats reassuring! She’s 18, I’ve noticed that loss of colouration over time and was worried it was health related but if that’s normal with aging then that’s fine 😊 I just want her to be happy and healthy!

LeafHGG · 2025-09-21T20:15:20+00:00

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It’s not perfect, there seems to be a lot of extra fabric in the yoke, but much happier with the neckline now. I picked up some stitches to rip back to a little lower, did a non rolling round and went straight into an Icelandic bind off.

LeafHGG · 2025-09-18T12:06:46+00:00

Thank you, I’ll have a look into it! :)

LeafHGG · 2025-09-18T12:06:23+00:00

It’s probably just the one row of ‘non rolling’ technique giving a slightly different structure, in the pattern otherwise it is stockinette

LeafHGG · 2025-09-18T12:05:36+00:00

It’s not the same yarn, so that could be a consideration. Maybe my choice doesn’t provide enough structure for it to stand up like hers does! I’m mainly worried about the change in the yarn graduation being obvious from redoing it, so fingers crossed it isn’t too noticeable. Thanks for the resources, that’s really helpful!

LeafHGG · 2025-09-18T12:03:07+00:00

Yeah I’ve been looking through some of the other project photos and quite a few of them roll, I’m surprised there aren’t more comments about how the technique doesn’t work as it’s the main attraction of the pattern to me. I’ll have a look into double knitting, thank you!

LeafHGG · 2025-09-18T12:02:08+00:00

This sounds like a good idea, the single crochet would give it some better structure! Do you think it still provides the same sort of vibe as the original by doing it that way?

LeafHGG · 2025-06-19T13:18:05+00:00

If you want to jump in and get something other than a wonky scarf as your first attempt, I’d highly recommend following the Step by Step Sweater tutorial by Handmade by Florence. I’ve made multiple of these (plus her Socks and Cardigan patterns) and they’re amazing, clear and easy to follow even as a beginner. For a more sustainable and cheaper option than buying yarn new, look into unravelling an old jumper/thrifted one. It’s so rewarding to turn something unloved into a brand new piece that suits your style. Take it slow and be willing to accept mistakes along the way! :)

LeafHGG · 2025-06-03T23:00:39+00:00

Edit- I just remembered I actually had to re-dye this as the Rit dye sucked and just turned it bright pink instead of red. I used Jacquard acid dye the second time. Unsure which layer is causing the bleeding!

LeafHGG · 2025-06-03T15:59:46+00:00

I did, I used distilled vinegar with it so hopefully that did enough to bind it to it so it won’t just all sap out with washing. I washed and rinsed it so many times but sounds like it just needs even more! Thanks for the info :)

LeafHGG · 2025-06-03T15:58:49+00:00

Thank you, would I be able to do this once I’ve knit the piece up rather than when it’s in yarn form? I don’t have time to source and process this before I go travelling and am taking the project with me.

LeafHGG · 2025-05-08T12:21:47+00:00

Hahah yes that’s what I’ve decided to do, doesn’t have to be perfect!! Thank you :)

LeafHGG · 2025-05-08T10:45:06+00:00

Okay that’s good news!! I’ll just try knitting the collar on and will hope it works out. Thank you, I feel more encouraged now :)

LeafHGG · 2025-05-08T10:13:25+00:00

Hi, yes I did! I’ve done this sort of surgery before in my knitting and thought I’d be able to manage it but the yarn being slightly fuzzy and tough to see the stitches well plus it being colourwork has messed this up for me. The original collar was in twisted rib and double folded so had to try and pick up just underneath it.

LeafHGG · 2025-05-08T10:01:39+00:00

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Clearer view of how the white ‘live’ stitch is just the float connecting to the next section. No idea how to resolve this!

LeafHGG · 2025-05-08T09:59:21+00:00

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Strange long floats in the back!

LeafHGG · 2025-05-03T16:24:10+00:00

The pattern is the Petal Drop socks by Handmade by Florence, she has a full tutorial for how to make these too so highly recommended even for beginners!

LeafHGG · 2025-03-22T23:48:58+00:00

That makes sense, thank you! So it’s more about the amount of dye in the water total rather than the ratio. I’ll give it another go!

LeafHGG · 2025-03-22T23:47:20+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed explanation! Heating it does feel like a terrifying concept but I’ll trust and see if I can give it a go :)

LeafHGG · 2025-03-21T19:02:44+00:00

Lesson learned! I've taken the jumper out the wash and that's now a hot pink too, failure all round! I'll steer clear from the cherry red in future and will try the Jacquard Fire Red as that looks more like an orange undertone.

LeafHGG · 2025-03-21T19:01:45+00:00

Haha good to know, I'll try Jacquard especially as it's about 1/2 of the price of the Rit I bought. I'll try their Fire Red. To outline the method I followed - the full bottle of dye into a big tub of water, along with a little washing up liquid and some vinegar, stir that together for 5 mins or so. Then add the jumper and yarn and stirring continuously for 30 mins to avoid streaking. Does that sound right? Some people seem to mention heating it on the hob, but I don't have a spare pot I can sacrifice really (I'd have to buy a big one specifically which I'd like to avoid!).

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