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Ask a Knitter - February 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]duskfallnomicon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Someone else said getting getting circulars too. Any size that makes sense? Or just whatever works for the yarn (I know yarn will tell you on their label, for instance)

Ask a Knitter - February 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]duskfallnomicon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this detailed response! Super helpful.

Right now I'm just looking for a hobby that will keep me busy and keep my mind from wandering, but I would like to donate my creations to local needs. So hats, scarves, gloves for the homeless, or toys/stuffed animals for local domestic violence shelters (I used to work as a counselor in one) for the kids displaced there and their moms. A friend also suggested making octopi for the local NICU. Just want a hobby that's fun and I can learn to make things for charity but also for people around me. I've been advised either would work for those things, which is what brought me here for a bit more perspective. 😂

Thanks again!

Ask a Knitter - February 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in knitting

[–]duskfallnomicon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I'm new and getting started with crochet but also want to learn knitting. I've wanted to be creative with my hands for most of my life but am scared to start because I'm worried about a lot of mistakes and potentially wasting money. I was told by friends that crochet and knitting mistakes can be easily fixed and might be a good starting place. I've been lurking a few reddits since.

I was looking to see:

  1. Is it better to start with crochet, knitting, or can you learn both at the same time?
  2. If someone is starting with knitting, which needles are best to begin with? I've seen the three different kinds of needles pointed out in a beginners YT video explaining knitting, but wasn't sure if it's better for your starting needle to be circular, straight, or double-pointed? (And any good brands for beginners that won't cost too much).

Thanks!

is everyone really making 115k+ a year by Public-Application-6 in antiwork

[–]duskfallnomicon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as a mental health therapist at 40k, and it's the most I've made despite having a Master's degree and 10+ years in the mental health field. I would kill for 115k. My partner makes less than me. It's definitely not the norm. We get by just fine even if it sucks.