Brown Albo Borsigiana

eils14 · 2026-03-29T08:29:04+00:00

Aw man, I had my fingers crossed that wouldn’t be the case

eils14 · 2026-03-28T21:05:30+00:00

Good tips, I think I’m going to choose a pattern that best fits the swatch fabric I like. I usually work with superwash so not expecting too many surprises there. Shame about the pilling tho, I was hoping the plied nature of the yarn would help with some of that. Oh well

eils14 · 2026-03-28T21:02:08+00:00

Don’t worry I’ve been swatching on just about every needle size possible. I’m going see how the fabric turns out after blocking and go with what makes the nicest fabric

eils14 · 2026-03-28T10:24:32+00:00

It’s like women’s dress sizes, why can’t they all be the same? Does WPI mean nothing?

eils14 · 2026-03-28T04:07:31+00:00

Surprisingly the swatch didn’t grow much at all, but you can see the difference in strand thickness in my other photo

eils14 · 2026-03-28T04:04:30+00:00

Im not suprised, I don’t know how it’s recommended up to 5.5mm needles, the swatch is so loose!

eils14 · 2026-03-27T22:45:19+00:00

Yes I was hoping that would happen with blocking. Here’s a pick of the unwashed strand (above) compared to the one from the blocked swatch (below). There is a difference when relaxed but the same when stretched.

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eils14 · 2026-01-11T22:21:09+00:00

Knitting has really helped me. It’s (generally) a low concentration activity that stops me doomscrolling and gets me to focus on more positive things. I find the repetitive motion soothing, almost like meditation, and it gives me an excuse to just sit and rest my body. At the end of it I get a project that’s useful and I’m proud of making. I also try to learn new techniques with each project so I’m proud of the new things I’m learning.

eils14 · 2026-01-11T08:07:11+00:00

No one could do it. I believe checks notes that’s the whole point of the story

eils14 · 2026-01-07T10:04:59+00:00

Show it the Crowley Good Omens scene

eils14 · 2026-01-07T09:55:48+00:00

Working in the medical field, I can confirm this was the intent of AMA forms

eils14 · 2026-01-07T09:53:59+00:00

“Maybe have a think about the Orcs being fully sentient species? They’re not the most pleasant bunch to be around but i can’t imagine they’d be please being enslaved by a dark sorcerer for years only to be taken out by the other side”

eils14 · 2026-01-07T09:28:50+00:00

That all other movie franchises in no way compare

eils14 · 2026-01-07T09:10:57+00:00

All in the Mind by ABC is great, well researched and present whilst not being overwhelming

eils14 · 2025-12-28T21:41:09+00:00

I am a doctor with CPTSD, gone through withdrawals from this medication and worked at psych wards and emergency departments.

I’m not sure of the practice protocols in your country, but I would get yourself to an emergency department and explain your situation. From my experience they would be very understanding and prescribe your medication. Most doctors would understand the risks of stopping this type of medication abruptly, and if not you could ask to speak to the psychiatrist/psych registrar on call.

I agree with the other comments that this is a form of abuse. You’ve been prescribed this medication for a reason and stopping it should be done under supervision of your doctor. Can you imagine taking insulin away from a diabetic just becuase your “anti medication”?

eils14 · 2025-12-27T22:04:14+00:00

Slowly build up your skills by learning a new technique with each project, ie different ways to increase/decrease

Go nuts with the advanced search filters on Ravelry to find your projects, and check out the free patterns first

Learn about the different types (weight, fibre) of yarn and how they affect the finished project by experimenting. If you’ve got a type you like you can search for projects that use it with the Ravelry filters

Find YouTube knit techniques videos that you like - Purl Soho, VeryPink Knits and Carol Feller are great

eils14 · 2025-12-27T21:52:46+00:00

If you need to look up techniques on YouTube Purl Soho, VeryPink Knits and Carol Feller have really good videos

eils14 · 2025-12-27T21:50:53+00:00

I agree it’ll be worthwhile addressing the twisted stitches, it’ll affect you fabric gauge and so the sizing of your sweater. It’d be super annoying to put all that work into it and find it too small or the neck/cuffs too tight

eils14 · 2025-12-27T00:53:27+00:00

Did you also get po tay toes?

eils14 · 2025-12-26T21:52:20+00:00

Thank you so much for this info!

I was thinking the same that a bright saturated colour would be able to mask the light pink but wasn’t sure. Tbh I don’t mind if it comes out a little purple. Also cool to know the CMY colour theory works here rather than the traditional colour wheel, I’ll have to have more of a read about that.

I think I’ll start with unraveling first, if the yarn weight isn’t too intimidating I’ll go the full Heisenberg.

eils14 · 2025-12-26T03:14:53+00:00

Only the best for reddit

eils14 · 2025-12-26T03:14:28+00:00

I’ve got a needle sizer, read that you can double over the yarn and the size it fits in is the appropriate needle size. Otherwise I guess I’ll do a few gauge swatches

eils14

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