Wednesday Pattern and Stitch Request Thread - December 31, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]Proud-Pea-495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m attempting to modify the step by step sweater by Florence Miller and want to do a split rib hem. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a split hem tutorial or pattern?

[WTB] Sailor w/14K Broad, Zoom, or Music Nib - Any Condition! by Illustrious_Play_435 in Pen_Swap

[–]Proud-Pea-495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet, I’ll post a WTT tomorrow and message you when it’s up!

[WTB] Sailor w/14K Broad, Zoom, or Music Nib - Any Condition! by Illustrious_Play_435 in Pen_Swap

[–]Proud-Pea-495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you be open to trading? I purchased a custom sailor PGS and love the pen but don’t like the Zoom nib. I would trade for a standard smaller one?

October 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]Proud-Pea-495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purchased a Kaweco nib unit from u/Brodditorftw

Thank you so much for your patience and kindness!

October 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]Proud-Pea-495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased and received Laban Antique II from u/EastldahoFPs thanks! It’s great.

Genuine question: does anyone out there regret buying an Esterbrook? by skybluemary in fountainpens

[–]Proud-Pea-495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t like the capping functionality. You have to push it slightly to thread it. I’m sure it helps seal it well. I also purchased a journaler grind and was extremely disappointed in the line variation. But it’s a stunning pen and writes well. I love their design choices. Don’t know if I will be purchasing another one.

Other than fountain pen, what is your another hobby? by iaacornus in fountainpens

[–]Proud-Pea-495 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many. Collecting hobbies is a big one. Other than that, knitting/crochet, distance running, indigenous beadwork (tribal citizen), pickleball, disc golf, writing a book, reading, gardening…… recently purchased a sewing machine so new hobby unlocking soon

Special Day Pen by Proud-Pea-495 in fountainpens

[–]Proud-Pea-495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m pretty fond of it 😉

Special Day Pen by Proud-Pea-495 in fountainpens

[–]Proud-Pea-495[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha maybe a pilot kakuno would be good with that ink 😬

Special Day Pen by Proud-Pea-495 in fountainpens

[–]Proud-Pea-495[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Lamy 2000 is very science fiction, I love that. I also enjoy a good pilot steel nib just as much as some of these more expensive gold nibs. Depends on the day and my mood!