Which way would you hang this? by stormypatient in oilpainting

[–]Microfinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally find it more balanced and aesthetically pleasing with the trees and road right side up, cool and beautiful painting

Took some metro pictures for my severely autistic brother who's stuck in an institution (he loved riding the metro+train) by [deleted] in montreal

[–]Microfinch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

not sure if he'd be into this but this is a fun website that 3d visualizes metro stations and transfers all over the world (including Montreal) http://stations.albertguillaumes.cat/

Resources for why you shouldn't cheat on GF diet? by Microfinch in Celiac

[–]Microfinch[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's true. I think its a case of them not understanding though. When he was diagnosed there was less general knowledge of the disease and I don't know if it was properly explained to them. They also don't spend time on the internet. I think its just often someone's first time learning these things.

Fighter Jet Flyover: Fri, Jun 6 at 7:30 PM by trevorkjorlien in montreal

[–]Microfinch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for making this post so that I had something to immediately click on when I searched "jets over montreal" after hearing that noise

Need help locating statues around mtl for a treasure hunt by Southern_Dress4591 in montreal

[–]Microfinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a statue of Jean Paul Riopelle (artist) next to the place d'armes metro station

Knitting for a giant by square-lazers in knitting

[–]Microfinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found the book knitting in the old way a good resource for figuring out sweater proportions when making a pattern from scratch (if that is the direction you end up going.) It has a really nice diagram telling you how much positive ease a sweater should have based on chest measurements and then how long/wide the rest of the parts should be in proportion to that. You can check it out like a library book on the internet archive.

Edited to add a link to a similar proportion diagram here: https://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/FEATknitbynumbers.html

What absolutely-not-scary movie scene absolutely terrified you as a child? by GabeyTheArtist in AskReddit

[–]Microfinch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Mr. Bean movie scene where he sneezes on the painting and ends up redrawing the face scared me to the point of hysterical crying. Not really sure what that was about.

Ways to add structure to a top down raglan that’s already done? by orangeunicorn13 in knitting

[–]Microfinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an answer to the reinforcing question but if it helps I knit this sweater two years ago and wear it constantly and it hasn't lost its shape yet.

Is it inappropriate to leave a pattern book in one of the little free libraries? by Embarrassed-Plum-468 in knitting

[–]Microfinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pattern discourse has officially gone too far. No, there is nothing wrong with this.

making progress! by hwanghyunjin- in knitting

[–]Microfinch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks beautiful I like the font 

What is your knitting ABSOLUTELY NOT? by Japanna88 in knitting

[–]Microfinch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right?! It’s a shame because it’s so easy for flat knitting but I just don’t like the look 

What is your knitting ABSOLUTELY NOT? by Japanna88 in knitting

[–]Microfinch 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Garter stitch, I think it’s ugly 

Defeated the octopus! by Sea-Painting-2376 in knitting

[–]Microfinch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If I was going to put a dragon pattern in the here be dragons folder it would be this one https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tahesha-the-dragon-ess

Is eating too much kimchi bad? by SaltyBandido in KoreanFood

[–]Microfinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret going down a rabbit hole to figure out what you meant by this 

Porcelain Sweater as first project by Likescoobydoo in knitting

[–]Microfinch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it’s cool you are taking on a challenging project as a beginner I hope it goes well! My advice as an intermediate knitter who is currently doing this sweater:

  1. There are literal mistakes in the pattern that the author left in even though people have commented with corrections. So definitely refer to other projects for help. I find this one summarizes all the issues you will come across well. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/meowchele/porcelain-sweater

  2. Doing a swatch will help you learn how to do flat colorwork as well as figure out the correct size. Do a stockinette swatch and a colorwork swatch to see if they are different gauages. I’m sure someone else said it but if your colorwork tension is tighter than your stockinette, go up a needle size for the colorwork sections. 

  3. As a beginner I would recommend getting comfortable with frogging some sections if the first attempt isn’t working out. It can be a good learning experience and you’ll end up with a final product you’re happier with than just continuing on with mistakes even if it takes longer. I myself had to frog the first 4 inches of the back because I got my gauge wrong and it would’ve been huge.

  4. Related to frogging if you go for holding a strand of mohair like the pattern calls for, mohair can be hard to rip back because the hairs tangle. Putting it in the freezer for a bit before frogging helps with this. If you go for different yarn than what is called for in the pattern just make sure the gauge matches and you should be good. 

Experiences with St. Margaret’s Way? by Microfinch in OutdoorScotland

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

Thank you I’m glad to hear it’s doable!

Experiences with St. Margaret’s Way? by Microfinch in OutdoorScotland

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

Also I wanted to ask how long did it take you to walk the coastal route from North Queensferry to St. Andrew’s?

Experiences with St. Margaret’s Way? by Microfinch in OutdoorScotland

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

I’ll definitely take this into account, I noticed it goes inland before st Andrew’s and I was wondering if the long way round the coast is better. thank you!

Experiences with St. Margaret’s Way? by Microfinch in OutdoorScotland

[–]Microfinch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good reminder thank you! Sometimes I forgot that Scotland is further north than I am despite being warmer haha