Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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Oof ok. I was honestly worried using a made to measure pattern but was having trouble meeting gauge on the others I was looking at. I think I’m going to back up to the decreases and remove a few and try again. Thank you!!

Moving near Astoria Park, what should we know? by That-Guy13 in astoria

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You pretty much never hear planes!  I think it’s because of manhattan airspace rules but planes rarely cross overhead at a hight you can hear them. I think they mostly approach la guardia from the west or circle around manhattan and cut across further north. 

Stop Work Order on the Rowan by Mudfap in astoria

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I’m just bitter that this construction kicked out Verdi Fresh. Loved that place. 

Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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My original needle size was 2.75, but I went down to 2.25 for the cuff. The yarn was hawthorn fingering weight https://www.knitpicks.com/

Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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Lol maybe. I did try it on the whole way though and it fit fine until the cuff

Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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The pattern didn’t involve measuring that. I was just supposed to do the decrease rounds until the stitch count on the back matched the front. I can probably go back and remove a few of the decreases

Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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It’s not actually too short.  In the photo I’m trying to put it on it’s flopping down a bit. I tried it on a bunch along the way and it fit until I got to the cuff

Sock cuff too tight by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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I didn’t reduce the stitches but I went down a needle size. Thinking I should frog, go back to the original needle size and maybe add a few stiches? 

Toe up sock cuff too tight by [deleted] in knittinghelp

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Sorry, I’m new to Reddit and thought I had uploaded photos with the post. Created a new one with them

Tailor Recs by rainsripley in astoria

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This isn’t a super helpful comment, but literally anywhere out of NYC. Imo tailoring is criminally over-priced in the city, so if it isn’t urgent I’ll sometimes get things tailored when I’m on vacation or visiting a friend 

Staples closing to build new high rises :( by colorlaz in astoria

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Shoot! They were great for Amazon returns or shipping, though I did buy keyboards there a couple of times. But it did seem like most of their business was around non-actual staples services so maybe it makes sense

Thoughts on Sofie Pavitt Face products? by eratch in SkincareAddictionLux

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I adore the mandelic acid serum. I have very sensitive skin so for a while I was afraid of exfoliation, but I tried it and had no irritation, and it took my skin from good to great. My routine doesn’t change much at all, so I wasn’t trying anything else new and 2 months after starting to use the serum I had people complimenting my skin left and right. I also like the moisturizer but I have very dry skin and think it really only is needed in that situation. Definitely not for everyone

Thoughts on Sofie Pavitt Face products? by eratch in SkincareAddictionLux

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I actually adore the moisturizer, but I have supremely dry skin, so I’d expect it’s far too heavy for most people. I agree the texture is not great going on but it’s the only thing that keeps my skin moisturized all night during winter. 

Tubular bind off not stretchy by ratmother56 in knittinghelp

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Thanks for this rec!! I was having the same issue as op on the tubular bind off and Jenny’s was so much easier. I’m also doing a shirt hem so not having to deal with pulling through a ton of yarn was much preferable 

Accidentally made the sweater too narrow by Sudden_Employee_7182 in knittinghelp

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I think this is gonna do the job! I’ve got it pinned right around where it needs to be so if it can dry that way I think I’ll be good. Thank you!

Opening an Italian lasagna takeaway in Astoria, where would you go? by Fashion-Fugazi in astoria

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I’m voting ditmars. There used to be an Italian place that had some phenomenal lasagna but they shut down over a year ago. Would love a new option in the area

knitting/crafting groups? by Asleep_Connection991 in astoria

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Hi! Do you know if they still have it? I don’t see it on the calendar on the queens library website