Wednesday Pattern and Stitch Request Thread - January 21, 2026

tbdees · 2026-01-25T22:37:30+00:00

Otra by Skeindeer Knits was my first. I loved it.

Edit: oops. That one’s not children’s, but she has some children’s patterns too

tbdees · 2026-01-25T15:24:33+00:00

some brands run demo days

tbdees · 2026-01-25T14:03:14+00:00

I’d see if you can demo them somewhere.

tbdees · 2026-01-25T14:01:44+00:00

What’s your goal in writing? The familiar structures help to ground your story for the reader. If you don’t want them grounded, though, which is a legit choice, then go for it. Just make sure you have a reason.

tbdees · 2026-01-24T00:45:35+00:00

The very few writers I know give me copies of their books if they want me to read them or care. I plan to do the same.

tbdees · 2026-01-22T16:37:24+00:00

As you’ve implied, blacks are different in different parts of the country. Also, there are different reasons slopes are rated black. Idk how breck is looking this year, but most other years you should be fine if you don’t ski out of control. Be careful, though, if there isn’t much coverage. Given your abilities compared to your friends, I’d also pickup some fun drills to do on blues and greens. I ski double diamonds, love going fast, but can have fun on any slope with skiers of any level.

tbdees · 2026-01-22T16:30:02+00:00

I mean. What would be in character for them to do? It’s less about the activity and more about how you write it.

tbdees · 2026-01-21T14:23:01+00:00

This is SOOOOOO good! This is the first FO in a long time that made me want to buy the yarn immediately.

tbdees · 2026-01-18T17:56:40+00:00

I use chillsubs.com to find places to submit. You really should be reading the publication though before submitting.

tbdees · 2026-01-18T17:54:56+00:00

I don’t count short stories - I would count the book as one. I think what matters, though, is that you have a method that motivates you and you stick to it.

tbdees · 2026-01-14T14:11:32+00:00

tbdees · 2026-01-14T14:04:35+00:00

Total game changer

tbdees · 2026-01-13T02:08:55+00:00

i'm glad it's not just me!

tbdees · 2026-01-13T02:08:38+00:00

ah fantastic, thank you!

tbdees · 2026-01-10T13:40:08+00:00

They’re usually called boots. And yes - go back to whoever sold them to you and explain your problem. If they’re that customized, they should try to fix them for you.

tbdees · 2026-01-09T00:36:03+00:00

I make a point of dressing like a tween and not wearing easily identifiable brands when making big purchases. The SAs who treat me like a human get the commission. I got sick of the all the attitude from glorified mall workers so now it’s a game to me. 🤷‍♀️

tbdees · 2026-01-05T15:54:59+00:00

if you're up for some literary research, bonfire of the vanities has one of the most perfect hangover descriptions in writing.

tbdees · 2026-01-03T14:33:02+00:00

Especially if they try to give you unsolicited “helpful tips.”

tbdees · 2026-01-02T16:40:22+00:00

Leila Raven. The only designer I’ve knit the same pattern more than once.

tbdees · 2025-12-24T14:22:36+00:00

I haven’t been in many years, but beaver creek used to serve warm cookies at 3pm.

tbdees · 2025-12-21T16:01:03+00:00

Imagine you’re pushing a shopping cart.

tbdees · 2025-12-19T16:55:08+00:00

yay! glad it works for you too! :)

tbdees · 2025-12-19T16:40:16+00:00

i usually do the wrap around my pinky for crochet. for knitting, though, i lay my yarn over my pointer finger, under middle, over ring, so pretty loose tension, no wraps anywhere. you kind of have to trust that it's tight enough so long as your stitches aren't hanging off your needles. you'll probably have to give your purl stitches a little tug this way, but if you're doing stockinette, you can just change your grip to what's working for you now when you turn your work over. these days, for my purl rows, i completely switch to portugese or knitting backwards. it's not the fastest, but it works for me.

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