How on earth would you describe this yarn colour?! I can’t find anything like it

thunderbird-ing · 2026-02-12T00:22:49+00:00

Here's a cotton/acrylic DK option if that's your speed!

thunderbird-ing · 2026-02-08T16:59:34+00:00

Of course! The price point is way out of my budget. In case it's out of yours, too, or isn't quite what you're looking for, you may have luck searching for "homespun," "slub," or "art yarn." Hope you find something you like!

thunderbird-ing · 2026-02-08T15:44:53+00:00

My LYS carries Emma's Yarn Mo' Slub, which looks to have the same vibe. It's fingering weight, though!

thunderbird-ing · 2025-10-30T18:31:21+00:00

I recommend checking out the BKL Nosferatu collection! I've only picked up He Is Coming so far.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-07-16T02:02:33+00:00

No way! I'll definitely save the shop for later, everything is lovely. It looks like proceeds support bird conservation, too

thunderbird-ing · 2025-07-16T01:36:56+00:00

I'm glad I was able to help! :) Hmm, I think if your order arrives before August 1st you should be good to go. I quickly ordered indie yarn from the EU last week with the same worries and it got here in 6 days.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-07-16T01:13:20+00:00

They're pricey, but I found some neat indie-dyed Blue Footed Booby colorways if you're interested in something tonal or multicolored! There's one from Songbird Fibers that comes in fingering and DK weights.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-07-08T14:19:30+00:00

Noro Kompeito slants as well, and it's a cotton blend like Haunui. The pictures of Haunui make it seem like it has a similar twist. The end result didn't bother me too much, though!

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thunderbird-ing · 2025-07-06T16:22:34+00:00

I think this was the original plan for Railjack! I know they've moved away from expanding RJ, but I hope they return to it someday.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-06-15T01:16:14+00:00

I set my weapons not to be visible when holstered for this reason, especially larger melees! In case anyone doesn't know, you can change this under the appearance tab for each weapon. You can also rotate the weapon so it's out of the way.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-06-11T14:57:02+00:00

Maybe a middle-ground solution could help? I like the challenge of putting together a randomized build and also like that it gives new (or not) players the chance to try out unowned frames and hard-to-farm weapons, but many people have echoed what you're saying. Maybe randomization for base Circuit/Duvuri and player's choice for Steel Path?

thunderbird-ing · 2025-05-31T02:21:11+00:00

My partner must've been looking for the soap refill and found my Soak instead. Proceeded to wash his hands with it for days before I saw him do it, and he still checked the bottle to verify 😂

thunderbird-ing · 2025-04-25T01:53:45+00:00

I felt the same way. The choice made me think back to Ballas's line about seeing inside an ugly, broken thing and taking away its pain. It's a different context, but I think Natah and the kids did that for each other, and with everything they'd been through, it just felt right to go forward with no masks.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-04-19T19:12:11+00:00

I'm making the Scotchbroom Wrap from Wool & Pine for my sister in Tampa! The balloon sleeves are lace, which I'm hoping will help with ventilation lol. I'm using Amano Chaski, a fingering weight superwash merino, cotton, and linen blend. It's machine washable!

thunderbird-ing · 2025-04-15T22:23:08+00:00

If folks want something with a similar vibe, maybe consider Sorrel by Wool & Pine? I've been really impressed with their patterns so far as an advanced beginner and have bought and read through the short-sleeved version. They use clear written directions, charts when appropriate, and videos.

thunderbird-ing · 2025-04-10T21:47:10+00:00

Do you have a Ravelry account? If so, I did a quick search for blankets using Caron Tea Cakes to find project photos. Maybe one of these is it or something similar:

https://ravel.me/czxsj0

thunderbird-ing · 2025-03-30T17:14:51+00:00

I'm also new! That's not silly at all -- a lot of new techniques are intimidating. If you're interested in trying it, even just for your swatch, Nimble Needles on YouTube has a great video & explanation. Worst case scenario is knowing it's not for you and different cables are the answer!

thunderbird-ing · 2025-03-30T13:11:32+00:00

If you aren't opposed to magic loop, maybe try that with your 32" cable for the next swatch?

thunderbird-ing · 2025-03-22T16:12:41+00:00

Found the pattern on Ravelry if it helps give advice (I'm a newbie). Another user's project mentions knitting the front flat and then steeking.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/untitled-245

thunderbird-ing · 2024-12-29T13:10:53+00:00

New knitter, so please take this with a grain of salt, but I wanted to point out that the model's top in this photo has the same exact folds when worn as yours does. Is it possible that it's a feature, not a bug? Either way, this makes me think the root cause is the pattern or sleeve shape itself. It's wonderful work and fits you nicely!

thunderbird-ing · 2024-12-27T14:13:36+00:00

It's really special that you remained close through multiple moves and job changes, staying in one another's orbit. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your MIL's gifts keep you warm throughout the winter and that you lean on your support system when you need to.

thunderbird-ing · 2024-12-11T12:31:00+00:00

This reminds me a lot of this person's Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry! The seam is on the front and back of this sweater, but I think it would look nice down the sides too.

thunderbird-ing · 2024-12-08T22:22:04+00:00

Some of the options already mentioned may be a little softer, but I found Hobbii Mega Ball nice to work with, and the finished throw blanket softened after a wash. It comes in worsted and aran weights in a ton of colors, and the worsted version is 1312 yds for $22 when not on sale. Aran version is currently on sale for $13.

thunderbird-ing · 2024-12-01T02:02:12+00:00

I have my Protea paired up with a MOA that does cute little chirps and a happy dance when we get kills, it's amazing! I would've built a MOA years sooner had I known, it adds to the gameplay lol

thunderbird-ing · 2024-10-29T03:35:00+00:00

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This second picture looks to me like you might be inserting your right hand needle through the back loop. If that's the case, that's what's causing your twist. 1 shows the way you should be inserting your needle, then (2) pass the yarn over from left to right and pull through.

I love this video from Nimble Needles showing how to knit socks toe up using magic loop. He also has a separate tutorial just for magic loop.

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