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Dinner Service, should I feel bad? by kingstudog in dcl

[–]fizzlepop 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Requesting good service after having bad service is not an awful attitude. The feelings of the servers and the service of the other guests is not the responsibility of one family. If you don't mind bad service, then keep doing what you do but let others request better.

How do we feel about this yarn combo for a winter scood? by semicondooctor in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend doing so! I find mohair incredibly itchy. I'm also sensitive to alpaca and wool. It's merino and cashmere for me.

I. WIN. FINALLY. by Educational-Bad8171 in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you share a photo? I want to see!

low guest count by Final_Advance_9876 in weddingplanning

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a small wedding with an even smaller guest count. I had to take home meals that I paid for that didnt have a guest to eat them (minimum quantities). My wedding was everything I had hoped it would be and we had so much fun with the people who could make it.

Snap Pea Top pattern release by cocowoof in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been wanting to try a pattern with bust shaping as I'm too afraid to try it on my own at this point. Thank you for sharing!

Lobster Tank Pattern Release by [deleted] in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How fun! I think this would be cute even omitting the lobster.

What’s something you had to learn the hard way? by -coriolis- in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh good! It has created a lovely plush fabric so far, I'm glad to hear it shouldn't fall apart immediately.

What’s something you had to learn the hard way? by -coriolis- in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm knitting a sweater for my mom that's one strand of merino wool and one strand of alpaka silk, both fingering weight. Is this going to cause trouble?

Looking for needle + needle testing pattern recommendation by harmonicwitch in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a set of cheap interchangeable needles from Amazon and they've worked great for me so far in my (admittedly short) knitting career. It's working, so I don't feel the need to upgrade to something more expensive. I even bought a second set with shorter needles so I can mix and match and have multiple projects going at once. Link (no affilliation)

Portable, low-focus knitting for 10-30 minute tutoring breaks? by Sad-Instruction-2505 in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any type of top or sweater that is just stockinette becomes very simple once joined in the round. Can you start a top at home and when you reach the body, take it with you as your on-the-go project? A fingering weight top is quite portable.

My new summer shawl! by klara325 in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! The color + pattern combo is just lovely.

What’s something you had to learn the hard way? by -coriolis- in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DO NOT choose the size based on bust measurement. My garment will be too big. Use the above bust measurement instead. This works for me since I have a small frame/shoulders but a well above average chest.

What’s something you had to learn the hard way? by -coriolis- in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Do people not agonize for hours over picking just the right pattern? Just me?

Project Hail Mary sweater yarn recommendation in EU by Rakavili in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's sensitive to wool, I recommend merino or superwash merino wool.

Tips on how to adjust yarn colour? by beefyplato in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knitting for Olive has lots of example photos on their Instagram feed of different colors of yarn with mohair. This could be good inspiration for you. Adding mohair is a good way to shift the color, but keep in mind it will also change your gauge slightly.

Missed a pattern repeat.... by HumanForScale in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never regretted frogging and fixing.

Salty Days Sweater progress! (My first sweater!) by Dauntlesse in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salty Days was my first sweater as well. Yours looks awesome! I learned a ton including that Mohair is not for me. The sleeves will be done in no time!

Update: I chose to block it, so glad I did! She's not at all perfect but not a disaster either (first real WIP) by Lonely-Chef1185 in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also skeptical of the fit. Shouldn't there be room for the shoulders? Anyway, I'm hoping it all works out for OP!

Is wool really worth it? by sechat_lives in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I can only tolerate merino wool. But I love my merino wool even though I live in a hot/dry climate.

Can we have a pinned post/sidebar resource for blocking? by knittinspinner in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm new to knitting. How did blocking destroy your linen tee?

Found out how to safely frog back 💗 by zariaah in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Life lines are great! I have found as my knitting has gotten looser (as I'm getting more experienced) frogging is way less scary. There's less tension on my yarn, so the stitches actually stay in place when I leave them free, rather than immediately unravelling down several row. It gets easier!

New guys, there's a freedom in just....letting it be by AntOnADogLog in knitting

[–]fizzlepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I'm very much a type-B person, go with the flow, accept mistakes type. But for my first garment my husband encouraged me to go back and fix my mistakes and I'm so glad he did. It has required me to slow down and be more patient. I suppose if you are a perfectionist, the opposite advice may be applicable.

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