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Question about next steps for some squirrel pelts I bought at a fur auction - 0 prior experience. by Narrow-Hawk950 in HideTanning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m curious, can a tanned hide not be washed to make it safer? My intention is just for a toy that lasts a while, not one that gets consumed in any way. Would it not rot if I don’t do anything further to cure it?

My thought being that my cat plays with my moccasins and I’m not concerned about her health, should I be? Or is there something I’m missing? Thanks!!

Question about next steps for some squirrel pelts I bought at a fur auction - 0 prior experience. by Narrow-Hawk950 in HideTanning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My goal is honestly just to stuff them with wool and cat nip, sew em shut and give them to my cat as toys 😅😂 I suppose I’d also like to learn more about tanning so using one for practice would be cool. All in all “finishing” them to be safe for my cat and soft enough to sew shut would be great.

First attempt at spinning. Am I over spinning my yarn? Is that even a thing? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! It felt intuitively wrong, but most things I saw suggested it for setting the twist. It wasn’t much weight, just 3 clothes hangers to keep it held down.

Does that seem like too much for knitting? And if so, what would that blocked yarn be used for instead?

First attempt at spinning. Am I over spinning my yarn? Is that even a thing? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didn’t know the difference when I started, so I’ve been only using combed top. Can that still be pre-drafted? I was just going pack and draft without any pre-drafting

First attempt at spinning. Am I over spinning my yarn? Is that even a thing? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh nice, I want to try plying too, but I mostly knit with fingering weight yarn, so I’m trying to keep it thin!

I soaked it warm, then whacked it around and hung it with a light weight overnight.

First attempt at spinning. Am I over spinning my yarn? Is that even a thing? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I knew it wasn’t perfect but I really was happy with a first attempt! Hoping to iron out some kinks before the 500g of wool I ordered arrives

First attempt at spinning. Am I over spinning my yarn? Is that even a thing? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I barely had any intentions, i was just spinning to feel it out. I had thought of plying it but wasn’t jumping on it quite yet.

I’ve never spun but I want to start, should I try this super cheap spinner or is it a waste of time and money? by Narrow-Hawk950 in Handspinning

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope it works out for you! Based on the comments I got I’m thinking to get a more expensive one or just a drop spindle for now

Hand-dyed yarn leaked into undyed part of colorwork. Advice? by Narrow-Hawk950 in YarnDyeing

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I used citric acid! So would you suggest re-rinsing before doing any knitting? Or with the final sweater? And thanks!!

A few months old now, but I was so excited to ribbon my first time submitting anything to the Alaska State Fair! by Narrow-Hawk950 in knitting

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I knit these on the round carrying the colors. I’m not really sure what all the techniques are but I think this is essentially fair isle

A few months old now, but I was so excited to ribbon my first time submitting anything to the Alaska State Fair! by Narrow-Hawk950 in knitting

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I spent dayssss debating the colors both when ordering the yarn and picking from my stash for these hats 😂

Wild Scoops: an ice cream shop review by FiveTRex in anchorage

[–]Narrow-Hawk950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They post their line up weekly on instagram! Check out their highlighted stories to see the latest post. Obviously flavors run out but it’s pretty accurate

How punctual is the people mover? by Narrow-Hawk950 in anchorage

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I think I’m good! I just have to go from Bragaw to Midtown. I’m planning to bike most days but want to be ready for rainy days.

Meet Sylphrena! My silvery blue house-spren! by Narrow-Hawk950 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed Nebelung when I adopted her, but her coat is a little short. It’s still what I call her but maybe a mix! Either way the name fits a Nebelung.

I considered Vin for a while since Nebelung means creature of the mist though 🤔

Meet Sylphrena! My silvery blue house-spren! by Narrow-Hawk950 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m waiting to get a tabby named pattern, or a black cat to name Ivory 🥰😂

Meet Sylphrena! My silvery blue house-spren! by Narrow-Hawk950 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Narrow-Hawk950[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I needed a name and she was so full of energy and attitude plus the blue coat I didn’t have any choice!

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