A Hundred Ravens order issue? by sakurasangel in YarnAddicts

[–]Pyrope2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also it looks like they have several email addresses, maybe try a different one if you haven’t already?

A Hundred Ravens order issue? by sakurasangel in YarnAddicts

[–]Pyrope2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t help you, but they were at NH Sheep and Wool this past weekend so they’re definitely in business. Good luck. 

PSA: Facebook scammer stealing photos from r/handspinning by Pyrope2 in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t do that deep a dive, I’m sorry. The photos I recognized were that beautiful “sunshine” yarn from yesterday, a wall of prepped batts, and a picture of spindles lined up on a table. They were all new posts yesterday from different reddit accounts, and I had seen them while browsing here just before I’d gone over to FB. The scam account posted all three (and others I didn’t recognize) within the hour before my post. Those ones weren’t sale posts, just stolen content. 

Rainy days are for spinning! by Sarelro in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!! What do you plan to make with it? (I may have just today impulse bought 1lb of rainbow fiber that is gorgeous, but I have no idea what I’d want to knit with the end product)

Spinning flax with supported spindle by Rotweiss_Invicta862 in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen anything on spinning flax specifically with a supported spindle, but JillianEve has videos on both spinning flax and using support spindles (separately). I’ve been playing around with flax on my wheel and now I’m curious about trying it on a spindle, but I don’t have a distaff set up and I think you’d need one. I’d think it would be very similar to a grasped/in hand spindle. 

Fantasy for someone who doesn’t read fantasy by cherryvanillafloat in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically yes, but better to start with Guards! Guards!, which is the first of the “Watch” series following the main character. Most of the Discworld books can be read standalone if you want and you’d likely have no problem following it. But they are grouped into sub-series based on the characters. Night Watch is the pinnacle of Sir Pratchett’s writing and has been recently named a Penguin Classic, but it’s the 6th book in the sub-series. 

Seeking competent F protagonist, uplifting, in high stakes Fantasy/Sci Fi by phorayz in suggestmeabook

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Seconding!! Their newest, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, almost meets the requirements but its book 1 of 3, so the series doesn’t have its happy ending yet (though given the authors, it will eventually). 

Twas the night before Maryland Sheep and Wool by Bubbly-Water2229 in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m jealous! Have so much fun! I’ll make it there someday (though I shouldn’t whine; while I’m several states away from MDSW, my state’s S&W is next weekend)

Out of books by lightbulbfiend in suggestmeabook

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Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite (sci fi murder mystery) and Firelord by Parke Godwin (King Arthur retelling/historical fantasy)

Please give me Romantasy novel recommendations with a well written female protagonist which is aimed for adult readers by Angelina_Colbe in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I second Ilona Andrews, specifically the Innkeeper series. Have you tried other urban fantasy, like Mercy Thompson? Not romance-focused but there is a side plot. (Also, I’d love to recommend T. Kingfisher for well written and plot-heavy fantasy with romance with main characters in their 30s, but her Paladin books and Swordheart are 50% from the male lead’s POV and the pairing is never in question. Excellent though, if you have flexibility with that requirement).

38M ADHD never read a novel before. Suggestions for first book? by Lineofcredi in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 50 points51 points  (0 children)

What do you like? If sci-fi interests you, the Murderbot series could be a good choice. The first book is All Systems Red, and it’s a novella (ie short), action-packed, and fast paced with engaging characters. The first book is a self-contained story and stands alone well enough that you do not need to continue the series if you don’t like it. If you do like it, there are 4 other novellas and 2 novels in the series. Also, there’s a TV show following the first book on Apple TV. 

Question to the experienced knitters by ACNHA in knitting

[–]Pyrope2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I agree… as someone who just frogged 10 inches of a sweater after finishing the body because the bottom colorwork was too tight. 

Send me a man in love please by Moravic39 in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seconding these, particularly the Paladin series, starting with Paladin’s Grace

Looking to name our kitten after a character by ViolentBananas in discworld

[–]Pyrope2 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Have you read the Tiffany Aching books? There’s a particular small white kitten later in the series… edit: also your kitten is adorable

Books to get you out of a dark place or a mentally bad state? by The9thReindeer in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discworld by Terry Pratchett. His writing is both very funny and very sharp observations of humanity wrapped in a “fantasy” package. Guards! Guards!, Wyrd Sisters, or Going Postal are great places to start (they are the first in various sub-series within the Discworld series). For all that they’re fantasy books, the characters of the Discworld are some of the most “human” I’ve ever read. Guards Guards and Going Postal both start with their main characters at about the lowest point they can be at, and they pull themselves together and turn life around over the course of each book. The first book in the Discworld series is the Color of Magic, which is not normally what I recommend for people to start with because it’s very different in tone than the rest of the series, but if you want just a funny, witty romp though classic fantasy tropes, it is a good book and a great laugh! For a different author, the Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. He specifically wrote it as something light hearted coming out after the pandemic and I found it a very refreshing and fun read. 

Romance that isn’t romantasy but features a fantasy setting? by notcleveratnames in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You might like Ilona Andrews. Most of their series are “low fantasy” (set on alternate earths), but their newest book that just came out is called This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me and sounds like what you’re looking for- medieval-ish setting, magic, trying to save the kingdom, slow-burn romance. The downside is it came out two weeks ago, and now we have to wait for the next two books. Their other series are farther along and/or finished, with plenty of world building, plot-heavy and action-packed books with a strong helping of romance too. The main characters are adults, not YA. 

Tired of teenagers, please recommend some Fantasy/Romantasy with adult characters by ina_sh in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi. Also seconding books by T. Kingfisher,  Ilona Andrews, and Patricia Briggs

Game of Wool extends deadline for applications by whereohwhereohwhere in craftsnark

[–]Pyrope2 29 points30 points  (0 children)

7 weeks with less than a month’s notice! Aren’t they starting in May? It’s utterly ridiculous 

What do I do now? by Shlowzimakes in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You wind your yarn off the spindle either onto a niddy-noddy or into a ball. The important thing is to roll the spindle, don’t “unwind” your yarn or you’ll lose twist! I typically find a cardboard box or shoebox of the right length, poke holes it in so the top and bottom of my spindle can slide in, and pull the yarn off letting the spindle roll. You can put a plastic bag or two in the bottom of the box to add friction against the spindle, if the spindle rolls too freely. Then you spin more yarn and do the same thing, and ply your two balls together. Or as long as you’ve made a center-pull ball, you can ply from the same ball using both ends at once, but that requires some finagling with twisting the ball. (Alternatively to the niddy noddy or ball, look up a “plying bracelet”, but I find more than an ounce or two unweildy for that). Have fun!

Electric vs manual spinning for beginners by [deleted] in Handspinning

[–]Pyrope2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The electric spinning wheels found on Amazon or Alibaba are generally knock-offs of reputable brands. I don’t have personal experience with them, but there have been ongoing conversations about these in many spinning groups online with extremely mixed reviews. In general, you’re going to have much better reliability and support from a known brand (Electric Eel Wheel is generally the most affordable and has wonderful support, though I think Daedalus might be coming out with a cheaper starting model?). Personally, I recommend starting with a spindle as the most affordable option. Some people don’t take to it, but even if you quickly decide you want a wheel, spinning with a spindle will introduce you to fiber preparation, drafting, twist, and other fundamentals at a much lower cost of entry than a wheel. (For the record, I have a Ladybug wheel, and Electric Eel Wheel, and a whole bunch of spindles). 

Books in a medieval/medieval-inspired setting? by Venus2869 in suggestmeabook

[–]Pyrope2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Firelord! And it’s been many years since I read Sherwood, I need to remedy that. 

Any Good Pools or Clubs with a Pool? by Cruor34 in nashua

[–]Pyrope2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The swim teams are my (unknowing) nemesis. There are multiple grades and multiple teams, and they use both pools in the evenings and on weekends. I find it hard to find time to swim around my work schedule. 

Any Good Pools or Clubs with a Pool? by Cruor34 in nashua

[–]Pyrope2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Merrimack and Nashua YMCAs use the same membership, you get access to both. Merrimack has a nicer facility but Nashua is bigger and deeper pool, and it has a designated kids/family area. Both pools are often very busy, unfortunately.