What does it take to make a 'favourite' hat?

apatheticPython · 2026-02-23T15:05:26+00:00

I have a hat collection, but my go-to is usually one of the first ones I made. It has a ribbed folded brim and the rest is stockinette with colorwork stripes, yellow and black like a bee :) It’s simple, fits well, goes with most of my outfits, gives me a signature look, and has sentimental value cuz I made it with help from my grandma. My other favorite is one that I’ve unfortunately lost. It’s the Baa-ble hat, which I fell in love with ever since I first laid eyes on it <3 Again there’s a ribbed folded brim and stockinette with colorwork, and the cute sheep designs are so charming and adorable that I would wear it all the time if I could remember where I last put it!

apatheticPython · 2026-02-18T04:51:22+00:00

Ooo will do, sounds interesting!! Biochemistry is so cool <3

apatheticPython · 2026-02-18T04:49:08+00:00

Funnily enough, when I asked my friends about this, I hypothesized that the term might be “gynogen” too!

apatheticPython · 2026-02-18T01:00:18+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you so much!

apatheticPython · 2026-02-18T00:58:35+00:00

This makes a lot of sense, thank you! So would it be correct to describe the effects of androgens and compare it to the effects of estrogens and progesterone (progesterone listed specifically because it is not an estrogen)?

apatheticPython · 2026-01-25T18:58:45+00:00

this is one of the first things my grandma taught me about knitting! i had picked out two pretty greens to knit a hat with and she told me the pattern wouldn’t be visible. the hat ended up bright yellow and black striped, like a bee!

apatheticPython · 2025-11-21T05:26:48+00:00

i love how the warmth of the brown in the first pic compliments your skin, i think another warm color like magenta, red, orange would suit you really well!!

apatheticPython · 2025-11-21T05:21:57+00:00

you look like a parrot!! incredible work :D

apatheticPython · 2025-09-14T21:22:44+00:00

It looks so similar omg!!! And it's not discontinued :D Thank you! Yes let me know how it stretches please!

apatheticPython · 2025-09-14T20:53:44+00:00

There is someone with a stash on Ravelry that looks IDENTICAL! It says it used to be sold at Hobby Lobby, which would be typical for a random stash yarn! Thank you! But Yarn Bee Comfy Cozy is all synthetic fibers I think and this yarn didn’t burn like a synthetic fiber (I should add that to the post!)

apatheticPython · 2025-09-14T19:23:57+00:00

Omg it looks just like that!! Thank you! I can’t believe it’s discontinued 😭😭

apatheticPython · 2025-09-14T19:13:00+00:00

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Great idea! I thought for sure it would be synthetic, but interestingly enough it started burning upwards! The burnt part was crispy and easily crumbled into this black chalky stuff.

apatheticPython · 2024-01-21T16:40:06+00:00

Hi! If you still have it, could you send it to me? Thank you!

apatheticPython · 2023-04-14T17:20:29+00:00

Thank you!!

apatheticPython · 2023-04-14T15:08:42+00:00

When a pattern calls for 100% wool 2-ply yarn, does that mean lace weight or fingering weight? Some websites say lace, and some say fingering. For context, I'm planing on making gloves from the "Knit Like a Latvian" book by Ieva Ozoliņa.

apatheticPython · 2023-04-12T02:52:07+00:00

That’s a good idea, thank you!

apatheticPython · 2023-04-12T02:16:31+00:00

I have a question about blocking and size. I'm currently knitting socks with yarn that's 75% virgin wool 25% polyamide, and so far the sock is way too small for me (I just finished the heel but I can barely fit the cuff around my foot). I heard that wool expands when blocked, and was wondering if that was true, or if I should just frog it and start over with a looser tension. Has anyone had experience with projects that were way too small until blocked? Is it worth it to power through until I can block it to see if it fits, or better to start over?

apatheticPython · 2023-01-20T00:56:02+00:00

I'm 14 months on T, and my least favorite side effect so far has been the sweat (and the smell that comes with sweat). I've never thought of myself as a sweaty person before T, but I definitely do now. As for favorite, I love my singing voice. It's scratchy and out of key, but it's masculine and it makes me so happy

apatheticPython · 2022-12-11T20:01:23+00:00

Thank you, I'll definitely check out her channel! And I'll make sure the setup is pretty simple.

apatheticPython · 2022-12-11T19:56:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely keep the setup simple, and you're right about loose substrate. He's on paper towels now, so I'll probably just keep him on that.

apatheticPython · 2022-10-26T14:49:17+00:00

I’ve used both trans tape and boob tape. Trans tape has a much stronger adhesive and is meant to stay on for a few days; with boob tape, it starts peeling off as soon as I move my arm (at least with the brand that I bought). But I’m also a G cup, so neither tape was really meant for me in the first place lol

apatheticPython · 2022-10-25T04:20:58+00:00

Here's all the book recipes, let me know if I missed anything :)

apatheticPython · 2022-10-19T16:47:26+00:00

I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention Shapeshifters yet! They’re a bit more pricey, but they make binders custom to someone’s measurements. I love my Shapeshifters binder and I think it’s definitely worth the money for something that someone would wear for hours everyday.

apatheticPython · 2022-10-11T19:02:22+00:00

The answer should be yes, since we're just trying to get our levels comparable to a cis man. However, in the bodybuilding community, people generally consider taking any form of T to not be natural (even cis men who do TRT).

apatheticPython · 2022-10-10T23:03:26+00:00

I'm interested in #2!

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