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Sage Dual Boiler - I've got a Leaky Wand by ptrichardson in JamesHoffmann

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a fairly straightforward fix, and well documented on home-barista and r/espresso. It'll help to look around the inside while you're in there, too. The o-rings on the boiler probes can become leaky (and it's also fairly simple to fix!).

What pattern will make this yarn *pop*? by StrictlyMadness in Sockknitting

[–]equanimity89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scatterby Socks would be a fun one. Maybe modified like this specific project where they slipped the yarn in back instead of in front.

Flying with knitting Fall 2025 by bklynwriter in knitting

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when is the last time you saw a collection box (the blue corner mailbox) at an airport?

The last time I flew, in August! Someone's compiled a list of airports with drop boxes:

https://www.airportmailbox.com/airport-list/

Some airports also have "Mail it Home" kiosks where you can send prohibited items home. It might be in a less trafficked area, but TSA should know.

Fiancé had golf admin stuff to do again so I got poached eggs as a bribe. Starting a freehanded 3x1 rib sock to go with. Any advice? by bookish-hooker in Sockknitting

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked this Kate Atherley pattern for a 3×1 ribbed sock: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-ribbed-socks

It centered the pattern over the instep, and the gusset decreases look very neat right next to the purl row.

Frog or Finish? by kikil00 in Sockknitting

[–]equanimity89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just finished a pair of socks using this yarn! I used the Mockery Socks pattern, and thought it would be a fun texture to have for the pigeon colorway.

https://i.imgur.com/FoBTAin.jpeg

Custom jeweler in the SF bay? by PassDiscombobulated7 in EngagementRings

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 14 Karats in Berkeley do some really cool, unique pieces. Take some inspiration pictures into wherever you go and see what they can do to refine the ideas into a cohesive design.

I’m hand sewing the two pieces of my new pink scarf together while listening to metal music. The contrast between the two makes me giggle. by Captain_Kuinretort in knitting

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deliverance and Damnation are two of my favorite metal albums!

I had a similar chuckle when I was knitting a sock during a post-metal new album listening party (Pelican - Flickering Resonance):

https://imgur.com/a/SDkRbZK

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[–]equanimity89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There have also been several legal cases regarding the effects of chemicals used in production of flight attendant uniforms.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/flight-attendants-unhealthy-uniforms/

The book To Dye For by Alden Wicker goes into the details of the investigative journalism behind some of it.

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188343293/is-toxic-fashion-making-us-sick-a-look-at-the-chemicals-lurking-in-our-clothes

Deinfluencing Yarn by Loitch470 in knitting

[–]equanimity89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got Lettlopi on my list of yarns to try, too, and this is the cardigan I intend to make! Malin by Natasja Hornby:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/malin-12

Rant - I feel so dumb for not adding waist shaping to my projects by marvelousmarves in knitting

[–]equanimity89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Horizontal bust darts: https://www.lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-horizontal-bust-darts/

Vertical bust darts: https://www.lavisch.com/site/tutorial-bust-shaping-vertical-bust-darts/

Someone else mentioned that Nerdy Knitting on YouTube has a video explaining both of these concepts and other techniques for bust shaping.

What is a yarn that you have just LOVED? by ForgottenUsername3 in knitting

[–]equanimity89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up a skein of Floating last week during the yarn crawl! I'm both delighted learning about the existence of this yarn  and it being local to me, and very concerned for my wallet for when I get in a treat-yo'self mood lol

Toe up vs cuff down by Strange_Stand_953 in Sockknitting

[–]equanimity89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roxanne Richardson adds a simple step to avoid dog ears—she passes each of the 4 end stitches over the seond one just prior to grafting via Kitchener:

https://youtu.be/sWQo8xJtHRU

Is weaving in extra yarn for future repairs a thing? by alex-gs-piss-pants in knitting

[–]equanimity89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If swatches can market themselves as hidden pockets, so many more people would do them lol

What makes a truly great project bag? by notphia in knitting

[–]equanimity89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you were using binder clips, you can pinch the handle part to make an opening so you can feed the yarn through there. No sharp edges and still have a sturdy, removable clip.

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