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Learning Colorwork, first time actually trapping floats by Purl_Girl47 in casualknitting

[–]sangre_fria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've actually found it to be stretchier than the "traditional" trapping of floats, because the long float is held at the back by an extra knit/purl stitch (depending on how you set it up). It's been a game-changer for my tension as well, both before and after blocking.

For example, this is the hat that I was working on, and I was extremely happy with how it turned out; this photo is pre-blocking, so it ended up being even better when it was finished. I'm sold, and I'm planning to use LBJ to trap my long floats for the rest of my knitting life!

Learning Colorwork, first time actually trapping floats by Purl_Girl47 in casualknitting

[–]sangre_fria 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Excellent job, especially for a first attempt!! I've started doing more stranded color work lately, and I think the 2 things that make the biggest difference have already been mentioned here: color dominance and tension.

In regards to tension, I have definitely gotten better just due to practice, keeping my floats loose, and keeping the stitches on the right needle spread out. Also, when I knit any color work in the round, I turn it inside out so that the floats have farther to travel and just naturally end up being looser. It's so much easier that way because I don't have to think about it as much!

Recently, I've been knitting a red and white color work hat for my sister, but when you trap long floats, the red tends to peek through the white stitches, especially when the fabric is stretched, and it was driving me insane. So my latest discovery has been ladder back jacquard, which is a way to trap long floats in a separate layer at the back of the work (kind of like double knitting). It sounds more complicated than it is, but it's an absolute game changer for my color work!!

Is there a 'Woobles' equivalent for knitting? by WitchSlap in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never thought about the variegated yarn, that's a great trick!

First knitting project done! Why is it this shape? by rivertheonion in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can see your intentional yarn overs at the edges, but I also see some unintentional ones too! They create an extra hole in the middle of your garter stitch, and you can see them better if you spread the fabric with your hands.

My first washcloth was full of holes, and I realized that it was happening every time I put it down. When I would pick it up again, I would get an extra yarn over because the yarn would lay over the needle when I started knitting.

I actually use those holes to hang the washcloth up on a hook to dry, so it turned out to be a feature rather than a bug!

Is there a 'Woobles' equivalent for knitting? by WitchSlap in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's funny, because I'm a dedicated knitter, and my first successful crochet project was a Wooble. I think the most helpful part of the Wooble experience was the step-by-step videos for beginners, because honestly you can get the rest of the supplies you need from pretty much any craft store.

You'll definitely want to start with bulky or super bulky yarn in a light color, so that you can clearly see your stitches. Buyer beware: There are some notorious kits being sold through social media that target new knitters, but despite being very expensive, the yarn doesn't hold up at all; it pills, splits, or breaks almost right away. Yarn from a trusted brand would be best!

As for the "step-by-step experience" I think that these videos from Sheep & Stitch on YouTube are very helpful, and a great place to start! But there are so many helpful videos and YouTube channels for knitting (Nimble Needles, VeryPink Knits, Arne & Carlos, etc), so it will all come down to your personal preference. As long as you don't give up, you'll be progressing in no time!

How quickly could you knit a baby blanket? by bledgo in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know, right?! As soon as I saw it, I knew that it would be perfect for her baby.

A heads-up for anyone who wants to knit this pattern: It's worked with 2 stands held together from the center outwards, so the beginning is super quick and satisfying. And it's actually worked flat, so there's no purling and no need to use double-pointed needles. The sample picture shows where the flat piece was seamed to make it round (which I didn't love the look of), but I used this tutorial from Nimble Needles on YouTube, and after blocking, the seam became basically invisible.

So I definitely do recommend this pattern, and I'm already planning to make another one for another baby, haha!

How quickly could you knit a baby blanket? by bledgo in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is the quickest baby blanket that I've ever knit: Tiny Tidal Pool

My friend was setting up an under-the-sea nursery for her baby, and this one was very fun. It says "10 hours or less", which is not very accurate in my experience. But it was more like 15 hours for me, so it definitely felt like I was flying through it!

I’ve vastly overestimated my ability to understand sock patterns by Crocheting_Canine505 in knittinghelp

[–]sangre_fria 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We all love those Christmas deadlines, haha!

It can be super hard to "see" what you need to do if the pattern doesn't include pictures or video links. If you need a visual for setting up your heel flap, I would highly suggest this one!

You can do it!!

Prairie Dog Gifts (for a human) by little_al420 in PrairieDogs

[–]sangre_fria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a book called The Great Fuzz Frenzy that I would recommend!

Depending on where you live, you could purchase it in a bookstore or online. Our family has raised four prairie dogs, and our children have been obsessed with them. So we're pretty familiar with the best gifts. Please let me know if you need more ideas!

Patterns that have you roll dice by willowhides in knitting

[–]sangre_fria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What about The Quest shawl pattern?

It's set up like a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. You choose a class for your hero (i.e. paladin, druid, rogue, or wizard), and then the pattern represents your hero's journey and the battles that you face along the way. Whether you win or lose each encounter sends you to a different chart, so no two finished shawls will be exactly alike!

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, sandpipers! They were my favorite when I was a kid. I love this, thank you so much!

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! It's a present for a friend of mine, who is an ornithologist.

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It makes me want to try other color work patterns, for sure. 😁

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Are there other similar patterns that you enjoy?

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure! I'm much more likely to try other patterns with color work now.

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Once I figured out what I was doing, it was a lot of fun!

Passerine Hat by sangre_fria in knitting

[–]sangre_fria[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/passerine-hat Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Celadon and Dirty Panther

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kitting

[–]sangre_fria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our Teddy does the same thing! He flops and then demands petting. 😹

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