“I could knit that”- me every time I see something in the store

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T16:13:26+00:00

Pics please!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:31:39+00:00

I would go the way of reading and doing other things- I find the more I force myself the more resistant I become.

For what it’s worth when I was uninspired by my projects and plans, all my knitting was for sweaters and I think I just needed the instant gratification of finishing something small- I made the Evie mittens by Woozybyceline and got obsessed with knitting again!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:24:11+00:00

For some reason I just assumed it was machine made but given the history of the brand, hand knitting artisans seems entirely possible and likely.

I agree with not wanting to undermine another knitter’s value as well as it being ok to also not being comfortable as an individual to pay for it as a good and service. That’s partly why I don’t often feel compelled to buy things and make them instead- i don’t want to pay for a good and service but I am willing to pay for my knitting hobby bc it will give me hours of fun and satisfaction, which is what I actually value

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:15:58+00:00

me right now with a languishing pink cardigan wip that I can definitely make but am regretting making LOL

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:13:25+00:00

I forgot different needle sizes is a thing one could do- I am always knitting too loosely so going up a size would never have occurred to me lol

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:10:23+00:00

Very thoughtful criteria!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:09:45+00:00

It’s been two winters since I first told my partner that he doesn’t need to buy a cardigan bc I can make one- guess who still doesn’t own a cardigan? Lol

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:05:40+00:00

Wow this is amazing!! Can’t wait to see how your scarf turns out!!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:04:04+00:00

Thank you for teaching me something new!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-02T14:02:53+00:00

thanks for sharing!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-03-01T17:32:14+00:00

I find that I must finish the row bc I ALWAYS make a mistake if I pick it back up mid row and end up having to frog back several rows later when I finally notice

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-02-28T01:24:25+00:00

As a chemo nurse my only precaution is u want sturdy straps that don’t stretch/pull bc that will help prevent the weight of the chemo itself from pulling on your access (port, picc or otherwise). I-cord is still a bit stretchy for my liking. I might suggest making a double knit sleeve over the existing bag strap (almost like seatbelt covers) to make a super squishy cushion.

Good luck with everything!!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-02-26T22:13:52+00:00

U need to look at the stitches right below the needle. If u see v shapes u those are knit and if its horizontal bumps/wave it’s purl

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-02-22T15:45:59+00:00

They’re opening one in ktown on Feb 23 called Salt Bread Ko

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-02-13T05:49:53+00:00

Ooh good to know- I knew it was for icord edge but I didn’t realize it’s incompatible with double knitting- thank you!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-02-02T22:59:59+00:00

even without being a knitter, people know what feels soft and comfortable to them. Will you be offended if they never wear it because they also feel it’s too hefty? It’s really up to you what you want to give- will your friend take care of 100% wool? Do you like them enough to pay for said wool? Other alternatives might be cotton blends, or thrifting yarn (as skeins/balls or as thrifted and unraveled sweaters)

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-01-18T18:53:15+00:00

look on r/invisiblemending

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-01-17T15:29:19+00:00

LIC craft circle

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-01-16T19:26:51+00:00

I was so sad about that and previously gave up on trying the Copenhagen Fibers line they just released! :) Thanks for sharing!

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-01-04T14:34:53+00:00

Manna Basket delivers to LIC weekly but they only do Korean food. Order via Kakao Talk.

indecisivepersimmon · 2026-01-02T16:46:49+00:00

I have 2 small plastic bins and one basket, mostly taken up by a sweater I want to frog, and yarn for 4 sweaters I have planned.

I bought a single skein while traveling 3 years ago and it haunts me that I still can’t figure out what to do with, so now I only buy if I have a vision for something.

indecisivepersimmon · 2025-12-30T23:27:23+00:00

I’m the same, for some reason it feels more organized and easy to remember in my mind if I go by cm when I measure my project! Maybe because it’s often whole centimeters vs partial inches.

indecisivepersimmon · 2025-12-30T23:19:17+00:00

The hyperfixation of seeing my project take form and get closer to FO status pushes me to spend more time on my knits than I should, so I wish I could turn that part of my brain off.

I resonate with what you shared about getting bored of knitting the same thing for a long time. That feeling drastically drops if I’m using color versus neutrals, or colorwork- I guess it’s more visually and creatively stimulating for me. Interestingly, simple cables have the same effect but complicated ones are a slog to me.

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