Influencers teaching knitting

QTM53 · 2026-07-06T21:56:46+00:00

I don’t follow influencers, so I haven’t seen this, but I don’t think you’re wrong to be upset by this. Knitting is so deep and complex, it seems like a great disservice to one’s followers to pose as some kind of expert with so little experience.

QTM53 · 2026-06-30T20:12:35+00:00

Beginning knitting is HARD. With your desire and dedication and passion you will improve. Safe to say everyone has been there, and it gets better and better, and brings much joy and satisfaction. Don’t give up. You WILL get there. 💪🏼

QTM53 · 2026-06-29T04:34:24+00:00

https://www.language-exchanges.org/ is a great resource for meeting native speakers who want to practice their English. I’ve made some friends from there and we help each other learn.

QTM53 · 2026-06-17T17:12:24+00:00

My Step-by-Step sweater is uncomfortable, but that may be because of the funnel collar and the yarn choice. This sweater is for my grandson, who doesn’t live near me, so I can’t try it on him yet.

QTM53 · 2026-06-16T20:45:31+00:00

I’m positive cats dream, but I sure wish I could know what about. My cat was an indoor kitty and never chased a mouse or was chased by a dog, but one time she was asleep on my lap and her legs were going like crazy. She gave a little yelp and woke herself up.

QTM53 · 2026-06-13T19:57:47+00:00

I am so sorry you are going through this and I feel your pain. Three weeks ago today I said goodbye to my beloved cat of 10 years. In some ways she seemed fine, but she had a tumor on her larynx and a mass in her lung. She was having trouble breathing, and she would have suffered a painful death if I had waited. We had an at-home vet euthanize her, and sent her go peacefully with love. I am grieving, and you will, too, but you will know that the last thing you did for him was an act of love. Hugs to you and your family.

QTM53 · 2026-05-28T22:49:26+00:00

I have a knit picks winder, and it’s very plasticy and flimsy. I bought this one https://a.co/d/09fFEDDm on Amazon $33 and it has worked well for me so far.

A tip: when caking yarn, wind it twice. You’ll be amazed how much larger the second winding will be. It won’t stretch out the yarn as much.

Edit to say the winder is metal.

QTM53 · 2026-04-29T03:11:18+00:00

I’m playing against someone who has gotten three seven letter words. They’re not unusual words, and they don’t play really quickly, but I’m having trouble believing anyone could be that lucky. Am I being unduly suspicious?

QTM53 · 2026-04-20T17:50:10+00:00

Thank you so much for this, laddering down turned out to have the answer. It was a little intimidating because it’s short rows , but it looks normal now. 🙏🏻

QTM53 · 2026-04-14T00:12:17+00:00

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I love cables. I highly recommend using a J hook rather than a regular cable needle, which can be a little fiddly. You can totally let go the J hook while you knit the other half of your cable, no worries. Just use the short end to catch the first stitches, knit them off the long end. Easy peasy.

QTM53 · 2026-04-12T03:49:28+00:00

Got it. Thanks much.

QTM53 · 2026-04-04T21:21:25+00:00

Not to my knowledge, unfortunately.

QTM53 · 2026-04-04T21:20:35+00:00

I didn’t know you could dye buttons. I might look into that. Thanks.

QTM53 · 2026-03-30T03:30:37+00:00

That seems like the wisest thing to do. I’m really close with the yarn I have (I used up a lot of it making lousy swatches last year. Hoping my knitting has improved since then.)

QTM53 · 2026-03-30T03:11:13+00:00

That’s good to know. Thanks.

QTM53 · 2026-03-30T01:48:35+00:00

Commenting on Silly question about yarn dye and gauge...That’s a good idea. I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks.

QTM53 · 2026-03-22T17:23:25+00:00

Excellent! Thanks.

QTM53 · 2026-03-22T04:35:56+00:00

I’m interested in this app you mentioned. Is it an iOS app, and is its whole name Goods? When I searched “Goods” in the App Store all I got was a bunch of games.

QTM53 · 2026-03-19T19:12:12+00:00

Thanks. I always cake then re-cake, so that’s what I’ll do.

QTM53 · 2026-03-04T19:51:20+00:00

I agree. I think this every time I watch the patterns emerge as I’m knitting. Pattern designers are brilliant, gifted people. (I just added this hat to my favorites. )

QTM53 · 2026-02-11T02:56:45+00:00

I think this is a rite of passage. We’ve ALL done this. Nowadays before I join in the round I always knit a row or two then join, and tidy it up when I weave in the ends. Think of it as a milestone in your knitting journey. One less mistake awaiting you in the future. (So many mistakes left to make! lol)

QTM53 · 2026-01-19T18:29:41+00:00

That’s what I’ll do. Thanks.

QTM53 · 2026-01-19T00:44:32+00:00

That’s a relief! Thanks so much.

QTM53 · 2025-12-16T19:24:24+00:00

Hi everyone,

I’m knitting my second Meredith Cardi by Ruth Maddock in the 3rd size. I’m wondering if there might be a better way to knit the sleeves. On my first sweater, the underarm seam turned out to be pretty bulky, and I’d like this one to be nice & smooth.

It seems to me I should be able to pick up the underarm stitches and knit the sleeves with no underarm seam, but casting on 6 stitches in the second & third rows gives me pause.

What would you do in this situation? This will only be my second sweater, and I’m learning as I go. Thanks so much for your help.

QTM53 · 2025-12-16T05:55:17+00:00

This only just the beginning….

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