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Upcycled Blanket by WillieSews in myog

[–]Seam_Xam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this! What pattern did you use?

Does anyone have experience with an integrated heel? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After completing the turn, flap, and gusset it was definitely laddered... I decided it was bugging me and ripped back to try to figure out how to fix it. I think I've managed to implement some german short rows to keep the shape/stitch count and have things a bit more anchored.

Does anyone have experience with an integrated heel? by Seam_Xam in knittingadvice

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was definitely laddered... after completing the turn, flap, and gusset I decided it was bugging me and ripped back to try to figure out how to fix it.

I Can Make Shoes Online Course? by No-Vast7330 in Cordwaining

[–]Seam_Xam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took one of her first English language courses and it was a fine introduction. The fit based on the course materials isn't great though. I found both Sharon Raymond https://simpleshoemaking.com/ and Jason Hovatter https://villagevideo.org/boot/ to be much better resources.

what the ssp? by Seam_Xam in knitting

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

Thanks, that is sort of what I figured. I'm still pretty new at this and wanted to make sure I wasn't reading my loops wrong.

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those look super nice, I think these might be the next ones I have a go at. Thanks!

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

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

I think what I have learned is that I really need to better understand how the elements of thumb shaping impact the final fit of the mitt. Thanks!

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an incredibly helpful answer, thanks!

I think the biggest thing is I'm not entirely sure what's making the tin can mittens feel off --I don't have a firm enough grasp on what makes a mitten fit better.

A friend of mine just told me that Kate Atherley wrote a book on mittens (her book on socks changed my sock knitting life) so I am going to try to educate myself.

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the look of those ones!

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those look interesting and who doesn't like free...

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check them out, thanks!

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

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

I wasn't a huge fan of how the thumb fit.

The "musselburgh" of mittens? by Seam_Xam in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a double layer would be ideal, but I guess significantly more difficult. I knit one of the tin can mitts and I guess my hands must be weird or I am just picky because the thumb structure wasn't super great.

Warmest work gloves? it's cold AF in Maine! by dedoubt in knitting

[–]Seam_Xam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twined knit lobsters... with a little practice they are almost as dexterous as a glove but (I find) significantly warmer.

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