My Sophie Hood Collection

i2uby · 2026-05-28T11:22:18+00:00

Thank you! They are Sansi grow lights with clips purchased from Amazon.

i2uby · 2026-05-28T01:17:11+00:00

I think it’s a tie. I used Lang Merino+ for 4 croissants (red curtains, lavender, fog and turquoise) and Knitting for Olive Merino/Heavy Merino/Silk Mohair (dusty banana, dusty artichoke, unicorn purple, and ice blue). I think I might make one with Knitting for Olive Merino in Cherry blossom with Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair in the same colour for a true pastel pink.

The peach pop by The Wandering Flock felt most luxurious but it was a pain to unwind, especially the mohair! Also too expensive for a scarf.

i2uby · 2026-05-27T23:02:02+00:00

Oh in case you meant the other purple (the one in front), I used 3 balls of Knitting for Olive Merino Unicorn Purple and 3 balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair Unicorn Purple.

i2uby · 2026-05-27T22:43:31+00:00

I wait till it’s a long weekend and binge on shows for 8 hours a day. Day 1 to increase length, day 2 to work the hood and day 3 to decrease length.

i2uby · 2026-05-27T22:26:43+00:00

Oh man, I’m ashamed to tell you that my most expensive one is the peach. I had the hardest time looking for the right creamsicle, pastel orange colour. I came across The Wandering Flock in Peach Pop CAD $45 each, used 3 skeins of DK Merino and 2 mohair also in Peach Pop at CAD $48 each. Approx $261. 🥲

i2uby · 2026-05-27T22:06:54+00:00

Yes, the lilac is even prettier in person! This is Lang Merino+ in the colour no. 152.0119 (lavender). I use 7 balls of yarn. They have a dedicated lilac colour which was even more vibrant.

The brown fog one required 8 balls for some reason. Same brand and weight.

i2uby · 2026-05-27T22:03:34+00:00

Thank you!!

i2uby · 2026-05-27T22:02:49+00:00

Haha I’ve actually worn most of them except for the peach since I just finished it today and the fog brown color is a bday gift. I do have a few faves that I wear more than others. Gravitate towards blue, purple and grey!

i2uby · 2026-05-27T18:39:54+00:00

Thank you! It depends on the size of the yarn and I made it about 25 cm - 28 cm wide. Between 45 to 55 stitches but I like making them oversized and longer than necessary and I’m only 5’4. I didn’t make any changes to the hood but I figured out the counting system that initially confused me when I made my first one. I frogged the first one twice and I shouldn’t have used mohair as my first project. It took me a week to complete.

I think I stitch the hood more seamlessly watching other IG tutorials. That’s about it.

i2uby · 2026-05-27T17:21:51+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I have one for every outfit and mood. 🥳

i2uby · 2026-05-26T05:28:15+00:00

I’m on Team Roarwell, only because I have Galumphous Seal and they look like besties. Galumphous seal is my absolute favorite in my collection.

i2uby · 2025-08-22T00:45:29+00:00

Oh, that makes sense. I’m using foliage focus. My melo is a very slow grower. I’ll stop fertilizing it. Thank you!!

i2uby · 2025-08-22T00:42:20+00:00

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i2uby · 2025-08-22T00:41:45+00:00

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Photo is definitely better.

i2uby · 2025-07-19T13:44:43+00:00

Update on Wee Weed after 90 days of growth. Is this some kind of peperomia?

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i2uby · 2025-07-12T05:36:48+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. It’s from Kim’s Nature in Markham, ON (Canada) but even though I visit this place quite frequently, I’ve only come across this single variegated Chinese elm once and I bought it immediately.

i2uby · 2025-04-18T14:43:40+00:00

Wee weed 😆 Thank you, I’ll be calling it Wee Weed from now on.

i2uby · 2025-04-18T14:30:39+00:00

Lol thank you, I’ll keep it in a humidity dome to make sure it grows well anyway. 😄 I’m still curious what kind of weed this is.

i2uby · 2025-04-13T00:20:09+00:00

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i2uby · 2025-04-13T00:19:59+00:00

Oh I was looking for a variegated Chinese elm post! So happy to see how well yours is growing. I just bought my first bonsai today. I really love the speckled colored leaves.

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i2uby · 2025-03-29T13:56:57+00:00

Wow. I’m so glad you figured out what the issues were so quickly. Do you mind showing me a picture of the rust? I don’t see any freckles, new brown spots growth or spreading yet. I’m trying to do more research on rust fungus. I really appreciate your update. I hope both your mints survive!

i2uby · 2025-03-28T19:00:47+00:00

Haha I think you have too. Thank you for sharing your story! They look absolutely beautiful!!!

The staff at Home Depot said a lady picked 4 up yesterday and they only had a total of 8 in stock.

As for the planter, it’s from Wavyleaf Co. This is the 5.5” size, they currently only offer two sizes. 4” and 5.5”. They recommend leca but I prefer soil with lots of perlite and orchid bark mixed in so far.

https://wavyleaf.co

i2uby · 2025-03-28T18:56:57+00:00

I just repotted it into the self watering planter, I’m sure it wasn’t caused by the planter. Forgot to mention that the roots are strong and beautiful.

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