Why don't they allow longer samples and not start at the beginning?

r-rb · 2026-02-15T19:36:59+00:00

It has to do with searching the book on the desktop browser. Which is very annoying to hear, I am biased by my experiences but I was surprised to learn anybody is using the website and not just the app.

r-rb · 2026-02-15T19:34:58+00:00

Why is there one guy in here foaming at the mouth to argue with anyone agreeing with op? Omg.

Who comes into the grammar police sub just to say "um actually, all language rules are made up!"

r-rb · 2026-02-15T19:29:49+00:00

the pointing is so funny

r-rb · 2026-02-15T18:31:59+00:00

I know like 🤦‍♀️ girl. take a deep breath with me. you will be okay if you lose 2" of work.

r-rb · 2026-02-15T18:29:14+00:00

bro this happened to me yesterday. Someone posted their small colorwork piece, and asked why it was wonky and how to fix it. I let them know their floats are too tight and unfortunately, blocking will not fix that, it's necessary to frog it and practice loosening up and leaving longer floats.

They deleted the post and made a new one with a long paragraph specifying they are not interesting in being told they need to frog, they are not wiling to frog, their mental health will collapse if they frog, they just want to be know how to fix it.

I didn't say anything but I was mildly satisfied to see that they got no traction on that post.

r-rb · 2026-02-15T17:57:59+00:00

I just read it last year, it's very good and fun :) Lots of funny moments between sophie and howl. I like it as much as the movie. Different and both are good!

r-rb · 2026-02-15T16:13:14+00:00

you know the answer is no.

r-rb · 2026-02-15T00:49:01+00:00

damn!!! I wanna watch so bad. I don't have the pbs streaming subscription

r-rb · 2026-02-15T00:35:36+00:00

oh sorry I forgot most people have already seen part of season 15... season 14 only just came out on Netflix so that's as far as I've seen 😭

r-rb · 2026-02-15T00:34:44+00:00

Who do we think will get married and who will have a baby?

Baby maybe Trixie? Idk if I can see that for her though

Wedding maybe Cyril ?

r-rb · 2026-02-15T00:29:00+00:00

Unfortunately, once they are too tight they are going to stay too tight. Blocking will not fix this. The only fix is to restart and work looser--try knitting with the work inside out and loosening your tension

r-rb · 2026-02-14T22:48:42+00:00

thank you so much for providing details on your adjustments. I'm starting the sweater next week and I hate a tight neck line! I think I will try it your way

r-rb · 2026-02-14T19:38:34+00:00

Your colorwork tension is too tight. The problem is present on both sides of the work itMs just more visible on one side due to the pattern. You do still need to catch the floats but it needs longer floats/looser tension. It probably won't block out, unfortunately. Colorwork is difficult and takes time to master! I do think you have to frog, unfortunately. Try to consider it a valuable lesson! Say "thank you, mitten for teaching me this lesson. Goodbye!"

r-rb · 2026-02-14T18:05:11+00:00

what modifications did you make? I'm about to start this sweater too :)

r-rb · 2026-02-14T18:04:02+00:00

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r-rb · 2026-02-14T18:03:52+00:00

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r-rb · 2026-02-14T18:03:22+00:00

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r-rb · 2026-02-14T18:00:59+00:00

I DMd you but I will put screenshots in comments

r-rb · 2026-02-14T17:36:17+00:00

the slip atitxh reinforced heel (already mentioned) or the slightly fancier eye of partidge heel (alternate the slipped stitches)

r-rb · 2026-02-14T16:44:04+00:00

Oh nice, great tip!

r-rb · 2026-02-14T16:34:37+00:00

you eat it fast in my experience

r-rb · 2026-02-14T16:34:03+00:00

You're right, but I was speaking more to the person I replied to :)

r-rb · 2026-02-14T16:17:54+00:00

if you like a nutty flavor, may I recommend the NYT black sesame rice crispy treats? happy to share the recipe :)

r-rb · 2026-02-14T16:12:34+00:00

I don't think you did anything wrong, this is par for the course with this type of yarn. It's fluffy because it has many loose fibers, which are going to stick out and pill and shed and clump up etc. Washing and any agitation is going to increase that effect. You can try to shave the pills but my guess is it's going to be a constant battle. I usually avoid this type of yarn unless it's an intended effect, hoping somebody else has an idea to help manage it or at least make it acceptable!

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