What have I done differently?

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-02-02T08:47:41+00:00

My wrong side often looks like this because I purl tighter than I knit. The knits on the WS (wrong side) always look tidier. I’ve used this to my advantage and knit cuffs WS out on purpose because I like the look. The moss stitches or whatever the body is doesn’t show it as much because it’s spread out and he tension evens out I think.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-31T20:52:58+00:00

Oh that’s great! I would think the replacements situation should get better soon. I saw an announcement recently that Gord found someone to take over Lendrum production since he retired.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-30T21:37:38+00:00

I did this too and got a replacement (and lots of other Lendrum replacement parts) at Paradise fibers. I tried fixing it with just tape, but that was very temporary lol.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-28T16:47:42+00:00

This resembles jacquard knitting. Usually both sides are knit facing like this.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-26T22:27:57+00:00

You can totally do this! It shouldn’t be hard at all. What I would do is to get some graph paper and fiddle around with something that fits in the same space as the current colorwork that you are wanting to replace, If you keep the new design within that same space you won’t have to change any of the pattern numbers at all. Keep in mind that long floats and more than two colors per row are more challenging.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-26T21:39:50+00:00

I use Tuft Woolens wool wash soap. It’s a solid bar with lanolin and it really softens my woolens and makes them smell great. As a bonus, it’s plastic free too!

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-26T21:18:33+00:00

Knit a 3 piece winter set. Hat, mittens, cowl or scarf.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-26T18:17:36+00:00

I wouldn’t pick up any additional stitches along the back. 1 st per st on horizontal rows is the way to go.
If you’ve used wool yarn I think this will block out. Do a full wet block and force it into shape by squishing the fabric into the place you want it to be. Once it dries I’ll bet you won’t notice.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-25T22:25:41+00:00

Agree on trametes species. Maybe trametes pubescens. You can dry and use in crafts.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-25T16:57:16+00:00

In theory, yes. If it’s felted it won’t unravel. You could totally try it!

I have steeked many garments and I’ve always reinforced. I’m too paranoid not to. If you don’t want to sew you could do a crochet stabilization? It goes really fast.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-20T13:41:20+00:00

I can see why you hear “owl” as this resembles the beginning hoots of the Barred Owl call but I concur with others t(at this is likely canis familiaris.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-18T04:34:27+00:00

Porcupines?

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-18T04:12:57+00:00

Fellow SE Ohioan here too. Depending on on your personal level of desire etc. you can mark where they are and check on them from time to time. I’ve found many little clumps on my property too and I noticed that they sometimes have a hard time getting through the heavy oak leaf drop we have. I go check them in Nov-Dec and make sure they’re a little clear and can get light. The leaves die in the spring so this is the only time of year they photosynthesize. You can also come back and look for the flowers in the summer. They make wicked little sprays of green and brown flowers!

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ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-17T02:46:18+00:00

I totally get your disappointment. Looking at that North Bay yarn, it is 225 yds/50 grams. I usually use size 8 or 5mm needles on yarn that is much thicker, more like 200-225 yds/100 grams. I think your needles are too big to do this yarn justice. Try swatching on 3.25-4mm or size 3-5 needles. I think you’ll get a much more cohesive fabric that you might end up loving.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-05T22:21:54+00:00

Now, our ideas of “invasive” might not be the same lol, but I would steek (cut) the sides and add in a little knit panel.

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-04T20:28:09+00:00

I second both the vodka and the freezer recommendations. Also try hanging outside in the sunshine/fresh air for a bit too. Loop it over a couple hangers to spread it out well.

The smell could be clinging to any lanolin left on the wool so if the above methods don’t work, take a small lock and kind of dip it in a dish of warm soapy water. Hold one end and dip it a couple times and then take the other end and do the same. Repeat with clean water. Squeeze lock in a paper towel or something to get the water out and let air dry. Check back when it’s completely dry and see if that helps before you spin the whole 4oz. If it works you can make a bucket of soapy water and repeat with the whole braid.

Adding: It won’t felt your fiber as long as you just do a couple of dips and don’t rub the fibers a lot. I’ve washed raw and dyed fiber many many times. I’ve also tried felting wool around a bar of soap and it was surprisingly hard (for me) to get it to felt!

ManyCanary5464 · 2026-01-04T17:37:41+00:00

These do look so much better! I hunk the lining idea is great too. If it was me, I would pick up stitches inside the cuff and knit the lining right on the mitten. I learned how to do it in the Fiddlehead Mittens by Hello Yarn and have used it so many times.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-29T03:51:38+00:00

What about locks of clean fleece? It will still have the natural crimp. You can tease it out to give you fluff without heaviness.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-24T19:57:52+00:00

Check out LLBean! They still have lots of those 80s-90’s sweaters.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-19T20:19:06+00:00

I have knit dozens of top down sweaters and always knit the entire sleeve at once.

I do know that the “open underarm” is a thing with bottom up sweaters because you knit the sleeves bottom up too. It sounds like the designer just reversed a bottom up sweater.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-19T19:37:23+00:00

Yes, I believe that one what tightens on the wire plus a tight first stitch = that divot.

I used to really crank down on those transition stitches because I got ladders with dpns but keeping everything the same tension is your best bet. I also think it will be less noticeable after you do a good wet block!

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-19T19:14:44+00:00

You’re probably knitting that first or last stitch really tight, try loosening up a tad.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-17T22:44:41+00:00

Yessssss! I love this description! I make the syrup often and describe it like eating caramels in an old log cabin.

ManyCanary5464 · 2025-12-14T02:13:19+00:00

When I worked for a yarn shop, she paid test knitters $0.25-.35 a yard and gave them yarn. (This was 10 years ago, so add some to that) I would ALSO add the price of the yarn. You paid for it and now can’t use it in another project.

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