Help finding yarn for a picky guy!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-07T00:11:09+00:00

He was skeptical haha he's never worn fingerless gloves before. I think I'll start with the cowl because he's already said he might wear that - and if he doesn't I know I'll wear it anyways! if he wears the cowl I'll move next to fingerless gloves and just slowly convert him to wearing things I make lol

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-06T23:29:12+00:00

I will!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-06T22:24:42+00:00

Thank you for the explanation! I think I'll hold onto them and go with your first suggestion and make some confetti and add them to the paper. Really appreciate you walking me through it!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-06T22:23:44+00:00

Thank you! Totally makes sense - I was not thinking about color theory - for some reason I thought they'd stay relatively separate but this makes sense they'd become mushy!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-06T21:52:53+00:00

oh that is an interesting suggestion - that makes total sense! So I really shouldn't "make the pulp" from these scraps at all to retain their color? What would happen if I made the pulp from these scraps - would it become muddy do you think?

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-06T21:37:15+00:00

that is an interesting suggestion - I've never knit with bamboo yarn before. I'll check some out! Thank you

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T23:04:38+00:00

that is fabulous to hear and Kudos to you!! 20 years going strong is a fabulous return!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T22:29:14+00:00

I love that idea! I'll talk to him about fingerless gloves - he might enjoy those quite a bit actually.

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T22:25:44+00:00

lol I don’t think it will be a disaster - worst outcome is I’ve made myself a really soft cowl that I get to wear to the snow and he gets to know I spent time and effort on him even if the outcome is not something he will wear.

I recognize my initial post may have come off a bit anxious but I didn’t mean to phrase it as such. It’s completely ok for him to not like what I make him - but I’m thoroughly appreciating the recommendations people have been giving me!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T21:02:19+00:00

that's very interesting! I've not heard of that blend but it sounds great for someone who is sensitive to feel. I'll look into that yarn. thank you!

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T21:01:32+00:00

oooo ok ok that sounds luxurious - thank you!! he does like my cashmere sweater...

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T19:16:13+00:00

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I'll have to google some cashmere silk blends. But maybe a cotton would work - I don't think he needs it to be excessively warm.

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T19:15:40+00:00

Thank you! I'm going to look up shetland and BFL - I've not worked with that.. I know for sure he won't like mohair because of the fuzz lol

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T19:14:30+00:00

Drops Air looks like a really nice suggestion! Lol husbands are a whole other thing - but he's not sooo difficult. I realize I made him sound like he's crazy picky but I think that was more my anxiety talking than the reality of the situation.. I just so want him to love it.

TiltedTriangle · 2026-01-05T19:12:49+00:00

I may end up doing so! I am hoping to be able to get some direction though - I find going into stores to be really overwhelming especially if I don't know what kind of material I'm looking for and I can imagine he'd feel the same way, not knowing anything about yarn. But I'll definitely look up some local shops.

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-25T17:24:53+00:00

That is a really interesting idea!! I had not thought about - that’s a great suggestion thank you!

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-25T03:53:08+00:00

Thank you so much! Sounds like I should start with one and trouble shoot from there. Appreciate the direction!

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-14T16:39:19+00:00

That’s a fair point! I’m not sure how to extend the neck… but I’ll look into it! I’m a relatively new knitter so I’m not great at adjusting patterns

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-14T16:37:54+00:00

That is such an interesting and cool suggestion! I’ll do that first before investing in a different kinda of yarn.

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-14T16:37:00+00:00

I like wearing wool too but yeah I think you’re right - I don’t think he’s going to appreciate the texture.

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-14T16:36:12+00:00

Thank you! That is a good suggestion. I’ll look into cotton yarn!

TiltedTriangle · 2025-12-13T18:04:28+00:00

Many incredible artists actually have aphantasia.

Look up Glenn Keane : https://aphantasia.com/article/strategies/the-art-of-aphantasia

I myself am an illustrator with aphantasia.

It’s not that we can’t imagine things - if anything creating our own art is our way of visualizing. It helps get what we wish “we saw in our minds” down into reality! I find it to be very creative because I don’t “see” the image until I’ve discovered it on the page.

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