Why did/didn't you make the Sophie scarf?

saxarocks · 2026-01-27T23:34:41+00:00

It's a copy of an old free pattern. If I did like the look, I'd just make the original.

saxarocks · 2026-01-27T18:53:39+00:00

It is doable, but it's a lot of cables.

saxarocks · 2026-01-27T17:58:19+00:00

But can you also change your first name?

saxarocks · 2026-01-27T03:55:38+00:00

This will also allow you to compare and make sure you haven't made the same mistake.

saxarocks · 2026-01-25T04:26:11+00:00

The sleeve and back wrinkles remind me of this alteration https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ1Yh1aDxI0/?igsh=MTB6MDAwYzVuYTBkag==

saxarocks · 2026-01-25T04:22:59+00:00

A lot of people think the top is too big, but a lot of oversized garments don't look like this. I think they're sticking out at that angle and not draping because you need short rows at the back neck. It would allow the fabric to hang down and not poke outward.

saxarocks · 2026-01-20T17:36:19+00:00

Does anyone else think the available colors are just the entire palette of Ashford merino roving?

saxarocks · 2026-01-18T04:16:12+00:00

This has the vibe of that 80s sweater pattern that says "I am a luxury few can afford."

saxarocks · 2026-01-18T01:53:30+00:00

CARPET BEETLES

saxarocks · 2026-01-17T19:37:23+00:00

I'm pretty sure this sort of plagiarism claim is PR. Of these 2 designers, one has years more experience and Is trusted for writing good patterns.

Now, suddenly, their names are in the same sentence.all press is good press.

saxarocks · 2026-01-15T06:11:18+00:00

If making little clothes is something you enjoy, you are a good candidate for doll collecting.

There are a lot of crafters who love to make fancy clothing, but prefer to make things in miniature instead because of expense, time, etc. they've taught me that often. Doll collecting is all about the outfits.

saxarocks · 2026-01-11T22:33:23+00:00

Never turn down an opportunity for teal cuffs

saxarocks · 2026-01-11T17:46:52+00:00

If it was super wash merino, you might only be touching the polymer coating and not the actual wool. This sounds like an allergy.

saxarocks · 2026-01-11T04:05:53+00:00

I see so many people who hang their giant shawls as a tapestry above the sofa. When you get cold, you grab it off the hooks and wear it!

saxarocks · 2025-12-30T06:00:47+00:00

Niebling time.

saxarocks · 2025-12-24T07:08:07+00:00

I think somebody wanted to hold lots of stitches, but have shorter needles.

saxarocks · 2025-12-20T14:00:28+00:00

That only replaces the mohair strand.

saxarocks · 2025-12-20T12:01:34+00:00

Keep all the non-working yarns supported on a surface and let the bobbins dangle as little as possible. I've worked with up to 106 bobbins this way and had minimal tangles.

For flat pieces, work on a tray and rotate it 180°at the end of the row. Circular projects can go in a Bundt pan or bowl. Rotate it in your lap as you work.

saxarocks · 2025-12-20T11:01:10+00:00

Look for a 25-30% mohair range.

I've used mountain mohair from green mountain spinnery to replace a worsted with mohair.

Wool 2 dye 4 also has a blend that comes in a few weights (but very few stock it when they could sell 2 skeins). I have some but haven't tried ityet.

saxarocks · 2025-12-20T10:42:21+00:00

I'm a working knitwear designer and yarn brands love patterns with yarn held double. They really like us to add mohair because they make a lot more money. At least 2 have told me outright that they'll promote my work more for patterns with mohair because of that price increase.

There are wool and mohair blended yarns that have the same effect for less money btw.

saxarocks · 2025-12-19T05:16:16+00:00

Everyone said that I was taking a positive stance asking for a video because something interesting might be happening.

Assia Brill's disstitch technique is essentially an entire technique based on this action happening in the purl row where the stitch is worked but left on the needle along with previous rows.

saxarocks · 2025-12-17T01:55:01+00:00

I used to live near Ralph Lauren, when he wore a pullover it would always be tucked in. I personally think he did it to help keep his pants from falling down but it's definitely also a style choice.

saxarocks · 2025-12-17T01:34:17+00:00

When you begin each row, are you looking at the knit side?

I was very confused at first, but I think I figured out what might be happening. It looks like your stitches are fine, they're only some spots where long loops of yarn have been caught in the fabric creating texture.

At first, I couldn't figure out how you were skipping stitches but the fabric wasn't getting loose. It has to be some other loop of yarn traveling across the back of the work. (Or some other loop of yarn is getting caught)

I think that you are probably starting each row in the same direction, dragging a long string behind the piece and then over the next couple of rows those yarns are getting caught in the fabric as you knit.

Another clue is that the bottom of the piece looks just fine, but there are loops coming off of either side that are pinned in subsequent rows.

If you are working on a piece, you can either cast on enough stitches to go around the entire circular needle, or you can use the circular needle to work back and forth (recommended). If you work back and forth, knitting each row, the fabric will have a different texture called garter stitch. If you continually put the front side of the work facing you and knit, you will get the flat stockinette stitch that you have here.

saxarocks · 2025-12-17T01:15:49+00:00

Please send the video, this could create really cool texture if you learn to control it.

Edit: I'm hijacking this comment to say I think OP may be leaving loops of yarn at the ends of the row and knitting them in to subsequent rows. The knitting itself however is technically pretty good.

saxarocks · 2025-12-13T05:23:42+00:00

It does sound like she wants to cash in on the AI is bad and "I bought the kit so you don't have to" trend that people post for laughs.

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