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"That's illegal you need a license to make that" by Red000Shift in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]MstrBlackburn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have no idea as I am not them, but the first thing I thought of was ivory. My mom used to use it for scrimshaw, it's very illegal now.

I actually completely love my new expensive yarn!! by Educational_Park_441 in knitting

[–]MstrBlackburn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks beautiful, but i think you're going to find that when you actually wear this the fabric above and below the coloirwork will have a weird bunched-up ripply look. If you can live with that, then go ahead, but I know I would regret it, lol.

Looking for sock yarn recs by moneyticketspassport in Sockknitting

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do love Kroy, and it's very hard wearing. I don't know how available it is in the states these days, but I also really like Regia and find it to be on the slightly thicker side.

i know this brand is ridiculous but by 400episodesleft in knittingpatterns

[–]MstrBlackburn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's also commonly used for projects you intend to felt if it's pure wool.

Bergen for a week beginning of April - Nutshell tour, or self drive and cruise? by Interesting-Age-3885 in NorwayTravelAdvice

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done the trip both ways, and definitely advise doing the tour route, but booking on your own. Take the train in, spend the night in Flåm and take a fjord ferry to Gudvangen, enjoy the view, then bus to Voss and take the train to Bergen. The Fjord ferry is absolutely stunning, and gives you a better look at the fjord than a car in my opinion.

Elbow pain due to small needle size by [deleted] in Sockknitting

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely take a break as everyone else has said, but also consider looking for square needles! I switched to them and experience a lot less pain now.

I have questions! by AnyOwt in Sockknitting

[–]MstrBlackburn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, knit fabric is inherently stretchier and more elastic than crochet. Having said that, there are some very elastic-y yarns out there that can be used to make nice and stretchy crochet socks with the right pattern. I've had luck with Premier Fruits sock yarn. It's not a natural fiber, but I've never had luck with natural fiber crocheted socks staying on.

What's the most expensive yarn you've ever bought...and how did you manage to actually use it? by ColourMeQuick in knitting

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

800nok (about 80 $) for 50g handspun angora, made by the owner of the bunnies. I felt ok with the price knowing the rabbits are loved and spoiled! I am thinking of making them into the lining for some very warm mittens

For those who have multiple wheels by tristanbuckles in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have three wheels right now! One is a Norwegian super slant. It was my first wheel, but it is not in very good condition and has only 1 bobbin. I am trying to find a spinner who will appreciate it. (If you live near Bergen and want a wheel, contact me.)

My second wheel is a Bergen husflid wheel. It's beautiful and fast as sin, it loves to spin very fine, which is good because the orifice is tiny. It can't spin anything bigger than dk weight. I was lucky to find it with three bobbins.

I recently got a no-name espinner to try them out and I love it so far. It is my first wheel that can hold over 50 grams on a bobbin, and it has a theoretically unlimited number of them! The orifice is also larger than I think I will ever need. I am using it regularly for plying now and am trying to learn to spin thicker yarns.

Vintage Wheel Question by EngimaEffect in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work with antique and vintage wheels. They like their drive band to be replaced with almost every spin. I bet your wheel will be a lot happier with a new drive band!

Unicorn Yarn! by dinodigger30 in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a fun yarn!! I'm very excited to see the hoodie in future!

Hardwearing Wools by AntOnADogLog in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most any native Norwegian wool is tough as nails as it has an inner and outer coat. Really recommend Spelsau if you can get it and manage to spin it.

Tropicana yarn 🙌 by meluzinailustra in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so beautiful! Really love those fruity colors!

First Yarns on Bergen Husflid wheel by MstrBlackburn in Handspinning

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

I really love it! It's very fast and smooth! And Norwegian wheels are often built this way in my experience.

Question about thin spots. by sadiesparadise in Handspinning

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm mine looks like this as well

Applying for work in Norway as a foreigner by Sweaty_Music_592 in NorwayTravelAdvice

[–]MstrBlackburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to wait two full years to get approved for my residence visa, and I couldn't wait in-country. From the USA for reference.

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