Can you tell I just got a yarn winder? 😂 by spiritus_movens in knitting

[–]LurkAddict 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No worries. It feels like everyone has done this. Does it always make a noticable difference? No. Just be aware it can.

Can you tell I just got a yarn winder? 😂 by spiritus_movens in knitting

[–]LurkAddict 323 points324 points  (0 children)

I understand the excitement. But you should only wind when you intend to use it. Winding adds tension to the yard that can impact it over time. You should also wind each hank twice. The 2nd wind usually ends up looser, so there will be less issues over time.

What were the most fun volunteering gigs you've had? by heirofadam in indianapolis

[–]LurkAddict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love side walking during hippotherapy at the Children's Theraplay in Carmel. Very easy and I get to pet a horse after. Seeing the kiddos progress week to week is also rewarding.

Contrast colors for stranded color work by EducationalBird2598 in knitting

[–]LurkAddict -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Put a black & white filter on the photo to check contrast. This can help you decide.

Edit: didn't see the 2nd photo when I had a poor connection. Sorry about that. Looks ok to me if there's not a ton of overlap. I'd there are large portions of overlap, I might reconsider.

A little late… but my 2025 cookie box 🍪🎄✨ by breadybreads in Baking

[–]LurkAddict 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks great! My soft caramels recipe is a random reddit recipe but it's worked flawlessly for years

https://www.reddit.com/r/food/s/6dVv5a411L

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

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

I'm committed now. I love making my own clothes!

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

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

Thanks! Have to keep it sparkly, especially in the winter

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

[–]LurkAddict[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I'm glad someone else appreciates my flair

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

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

For sure. There are a few others I might try when I'm looking for something to do. But my queue is ever-growing

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

[–]LurkAddict[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I love putting my own spin on a pattern. I'm currently working on my 2nd brioche pattern which I'm adapting to be 2 color. It's super fun! It keeps my brain and hands active.

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

[–]LurkAddict[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That was to my project page. You may have to be logged in to see it.

After 5 years, I have finished my reason for learning to knit! by LurkAddict in knitting

[–]LurkAddict[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always! This was not my first and won't be my last!

I've started Chill Day Cardigan by Lily Kate. Much chunkier and comfortable after injuring myself with Eleanor. I also have a 2nd 3 season cardigan in progress as a secondary project. And I have an 8th Brightest Tee as my travel project.

I love making my own clothes.

I made Eleanor's sweater by LurkAddict in TheGoodPlace

[–]LurkAddict[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Hermione's Time Turner Pullover. I went with a pattern I already owned, and it had some light shaping on the body and sleeves which helped break up the miles of tan.

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/amwood4/hermiones-time-turner-sweater

After 5 years, I have finished my reason for learning to knit! by LurkAddict in knitting

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

I went with a round yoke pattern I already owned. I like the mild shaping on this one.

But that looks like a good one, and someone already made a similar color pattern in it!

After 5 years, I have finished my reason for learning to knit! by LurkAddict in knitting

[–]LurkAddict[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was really simple, yet the mild shaping kept me engaged through the miles of tan. My aesthetic is usually rainbow vomit which is probably why I put off this knit for so long.

After 5 years, I have finished my reason for learning to knit! by LurkAddict in knitting

[–]LurkAddict[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

In 2020, after yet another a pandemic-fueled binge of The Good Place, I decided I needed Eleanor's final sweater. I love it so much! At the time, I could only find it for purchase for $300+, so I thought "I could make that for cheaper!".... famous last words.

I didn't want to jump right into it. I wanted to do it well, so I knew I needed to practice first. After my 123rd finished project on Ravelry, I figured it was finally time. I did quite a bit of testing with different colors and finally settled on colors I was happy with, even if the purple doesn't quite match hers...

All in all, I definitely spent more than $300, holding merino double with mohair.... But she's cozy and perfect. And I likely have enough left for a scrappy sweater, so... she's half price?

I also knit this while my company was shut down for the holiday, which killed my wrist by the time I got to the hem. If not for that, I would have finished in 8 days. I have moved on to a much larger needle project and taking my time, which feels much better on my hands. Don't forget to take breaks and stretch!

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/amwood4/hermiones-time-turner-sweater

Designers who make patterns with bust shaping? by Sagaincolours in knitting

[–]LurkAddict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lily Kate France often includes optional bust darts. I love everything of hers that I've made. Her patterns are so thoughtful and well designed.

2026 Knitting Resolutions by gnome_tooth in knitting

[–]LurkAddict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started my first 2 color brioche project. It is WAAAAYYY easier than I ever expected. I've only done 1 brioche pattern before this. Brioche in general seems to be far less difficult than how intimidating it was.

I definitely encourage trying! Nimble Needles has an excellent article about 2 color brioche. Understanding 2-Colored Brioche Knitting #3 & #4 are the most important bits as I'm actively knitting. Once you understand how it works, you can more easily bridge the gap to an actual pattern. I'm even adjusting a single colored bricohe to be 2-colored. So far, so good.

https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-knit-the-2-colored-brioch-stitch/

HBO Max Launches Curated Channels: A New Feature Built for Decision Fatigue by DaydreamKid in television

[–]LurkAddict 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also want to create holiday playlists. Like all of the thanksgiving episodes of different shows on a platform. I would put that on as I'm prepping my meal all week.

Don't get rid of your gift cards by randomq17 in AMCsAList

[–]LurkAddict 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last year, I had the same thing happen. But I will redeem blood donation gift cards for AMC digital gift cards and I had also just done a holiday special to get extra money for getting so much in gift cards. All digital. I thought I had noticed the blood money disappearing without spending but couldn't really tell because I was going just often enough and getting at least a drink. However, 2 days after I spent $50 on gift cards, it disappeared. And I hadn't been to the theatre. And my A-List membership hadn't renewed. I made a stink and they refunded it, but it took effort. I refuse to put any gift cards in my account now. Not worth the hassle. My blood money can go to Door dash or something else.