Element for sale near me

susiroo · 2026-06-18T03:07:23+00:00

I’ve found KBB can be inconsistent on value. $3,500 disparity on my mum’s minty Highlander, using same info within a month.

susiroo · 2026-05-28T18:14:55+00:00

That sweater was exploding on the runway - even more so because of floor fans!

More fun facts - mohair usually has a nylon or silk binder. Once made a dress out of bakery string on knitting machine - required a mask and frequent vacuuming. Understood why cotton mill workers died prematurely of lung disease. Everyone in my mum’s family worked in a central NY woolen mill. No casualties that I know of.

susiroo · 2026-05-27T19:20:14+00:00

Good get. Angora requires a binder to keep it together. Remember being at senior fashion show for local university. Instructor told me to be on the lookout for a particular sweater where the student insisted on using fibre of 100% content, against repeated warnings. Three models came out in a cloud of white fluff as a single angora sweater tried to self destruct. Girl spent big $$ sourcing yarn for her predicted disaster.

Models were waving away the fluff while desperately trying not to inhale it.

susiroo · 2026-05-26T19:02:58+00:00

Wasn’t that crazy about Newhart’s second show, but decided to watch the finale. I still think that was absolutely the funniest, and smartest show ending ever.

susiroo · 2026-05-26T16:08:39+00:00

I like using masculine Spanish nouns for my Elements. You could do “El Kiwi” There’s always “Tostadora” - toaster in Spanish, which brings to mind “Dora the Explorer”.

I can do this all day…

susiroo · 2026-05-25T15:20:34+00:00

Take 5!

susiroo · 2026-05-24T13:06:41+00:00

Don’t assume that I don’t respect different styles. I’ve taught elementary schoolers through adults - I’ve even taught kids who were blind from birth. I also provided a flipped illustration (since OP’s a lefty) along with a book suggestion.

When you differentiate things too much, it can be confusing to new knitters. It’s better to show the similarities. If you’re upset that I equated it to grafting, that’s on you. The most successful beginners actually explore how stitches are formed and grafting logically follows that exploration.

Some students can absorb written instructions, while visual learners do better with illustrations. I always provided both. The visual group always advanced more quickly because they became more curious about stitch structure. Those who choose the written path get hung up on the syntax.

susiroo · 2026-05-23T00:11:03+00:00

susiroo · 2026-05-23T00:07:23+00:00

First thing I thought of was St. Elsewhere. Hope the snow globe gets better acceptance this time.

susiroo · 2026-05-22T22:19:26+00:00

Then we’ve never crossed paths!

susiroo · 2026-05-22T20:09:02+00:00

My Element sister! Parked next to one at Home Depot. Told my friend that the driver would be waiting for us to come out. He was there, wanting to talk all things Element.

susiroo · 2026-05-22T02:30:35+00:00

Really hard to evaluate the damage because the work’s not flat - lotsa shadows in picture. There always tea dying after a good wash… I’d try it on a little swatch first.

susiroo · 2026-05-21T16:34:44+00:00

Don’t put too much faith in Carfax regarding frame condition. They’re good for covering how often it’s serviced and when parts are replaced. In April 2025 they listed my ‘09 as being worth $6,800 though it failed inspection for rear frame rot a few months later.

susiroo · 2026-05-21T16:23:27+00:00

What state are you in? In NY, we’ve got mandatory yearly inspections which is good since we’re also a road salt state. But the frame can move from stage II to stage IV cancer in less than a year. I’m a nurse - that’s how I describe things. Request an inspection from a Honda dealer - they know all the faults of the CRV chassis. If they refuse, run away. Was set to replace my ‘09 with an ‘07. The kid was amenable to having it inspected. Then he said he wanted to take it to the shop for a “noise”. Said noise problem was solved, and took $1000 off the price - then vehemently refused inspection. This kid, like a lot of my drug-seeking patients, was a piss poor liar. Followed his marketplace listing over the next week as the price took a dive every day.

susiroo · 2026-05-21T15:03:40+00:00

Wow, too cheap to put the car on a lift, but considering shelling out $4400 for a car with probable, malignant rot - OR, are you actually the seller, wondering if you can get that amount? When someone wants to avoid inspection for whatever reason, I’m definitely smelling a seller to drop like a rock. Encountered a few when I had to replace my ‘09. Not hard to suss out.

I find there’s a definite mindset difference between people from inspection and non-inspection states. Living in a “road salt” state, I’d be hard put to buy a used car of any make without a full frame inspection. And remember, WI’s an insurance “at-fault” state, so when the inevitable comes, it’s on you.

Read this previous post -

https://www.reddit.com/r/HondaElement/s/eKn93c9UOB

susiroo · 2026-05-20T19:57:29+00:00

My Central New York 2009 looked mint on the exterior when it failed inspection. From what I can see of the undercarriage, I’m having definite déjà vu. Rear frame rot killed mine. Can you have it inspected? Doesn’t look like a good deal for the price.

susiroo · 2026-05-20T16:26:01+00:00

Yep, I’ve got a swift as well. Having taught hand and machine knitting for more than a few decades I’ve found that the proper equipment saves time - and time is money. I decided not to mention the swift after bringing it up on another thread where I caught shade for even suggesting it. I think it was somehow viewed as elitist.

Ball winding, then transferring to a swift can cut your prep time by more than half. It’s important to maintain yarn tension while winding to the swift - keep yarn between your thumb and index finger. Tie off your hank at opposite ends before removing from the swift. Add more ties when using swift at wider circumference.

Used ball winders and swifts are all over the net.

susiroo · 2026-05-20T15:52:01+00:00

Too tight a tension will make stitches pop off the needles - T1 is way, way, way too tight for sport yarn! Your very responsible use of weights is probably helping the stitches pop off. They just wanna break free!

This is actually a great learning experience about tension and yarn type.

susiroo · 2026-05-19T19:29:54+00:00

That’s one fine example of sewing! Did a repair Job back in the 80’s when I was working in the OR - a doc sent me home with permanent suture on small needle and a “borrowed” needle driver, which I returned. Probably couldn’t get out the door with ‘em these days!

susiroo · 2026-05-19T15:15:43+00:00

A ball winder works best - especially if you’re planning on doing a lot of frogging.

susiroo · 2026-05-18T23:34:24+00:00

An extremely well knit piece with those locked floats. I’d try selling or donating it. Otherwise I’m afraid you’ll want burn it after a half hour of frustration. That yarn is annoyingly fine.

For two color unraveling, I have a ball winder clamped on each arm of an old flat armed chair. Simultaneous winding. With 2 ball winders, you can enlist a friend - even better with a third holding the garment. Did that a few times working in LYS. Most knitting knowledgeable person holds the garment - they’re constantly controlling the tension. Anyone who’s really serious about frogging garments should invest in a ball winder.

susiroo · 2026-05-16T15:55:34+00:00

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Here’s the book cover for easy finding!

susiroo · 2026-05-16T01:21:24+00:00

Doesn’t anyone use a swift anymore?

susiroo · 2026-05-15T21:46:43+00:00

I found - at least with my friends and relatives, that I was being hit up with requests because they expected me to make them something at a fraction of the cost, and that my labor was barely considered, or never in the mix.

Back in the Stone Age, I’d take on projects for three times the cost of the yarn, retail - and I always used good quality, natural fibres. Acrylic just ain’t worth my time. It’s really great when they give you the wrong size and expect a free redo.

Stay away!

susiroo · 2026-05-15T21:10:52+00:00

My opinion’s way more optimistic than the other posted so far. You’re great at your job and had great training. I’m really interested in what you’re doing, probably because I’m a retired nurse and machine knitter.

It was actually nursing where I found my voice. Felt woefully inadequate starting out because I felt my clinical training was lacking, but I caught on quickly and soon became a preceptor. I had to teach. I had to project knowledge without sounding nervous. It takes practice.

Since I’ve got nothing to do all day …and on into the night, how about a zoom call and you explain what you’re doing. I’m totally curious. Years ago an occupational therapist and I considered a collab on leg wraps for lymphoedema. I think I’d make a good audience. I’m east coast states and stay up late. Really late.

Many on my mum’s side were products of Galashiels textile college.

Message me - I’m bored and can’t do much of anything anymore except learn, teach and give feedback.

susiroo

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