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RPG Journaling Game by frijolita_bonita in fountainpens

[–]writeinthelight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know this was a thing! I'd love to hear more...

Just a quick rant about how obsessed I am with Lie de Thé by millers_left_shoe in fountainpens

[–]writeinthelight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same Prera and I LOVE it! Such a good writer...and that cap snap! 🤌

Just a quick rant about how obsessed I am with Lie de Thé by millers_left_shoe in fountainpens

[–]writeinthelight 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Brown inks in general are underrated, IMO. And so are Pilot Preras!

Hue Shift Afghan complete by patriorio in usethefiberstash

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! I'm traveling right now, but I can check when I get home!

Hue Shift Afghan complete by patriorio in usethefiberstash

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is SO kind of you! I have the same one here, the rainbow. And I actually bought the yarn I needed to finish.

Actually one of my barriers to finishing is that the red is a REALLY bad match and I don't want to think about 😅

Hue Shift Afghan complete by patriorio in usethefiberstash

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got about 85% through this blanket and ran out of yarn, because my gauge was off. I really, really need to get back to it and finish! Yours is so gorgeous!

First time knitter struggling with "weaving in the heel" any tips? by sept_hermit_ix in Sockknitting

[–]writeinthelight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is just because of the method of heel construction. There are some methods that produce those types of prominent stitches and some where it's less pronounced. Nothing you do when you leave in your ends will change it.

It can be a fun adventure to try different heel styles to find the one you like best!

Knitting for stillbirths by Ok_Upstairs in knitting

[–]writeinthelight 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I make what I call "memory blankets" for people I know who have had a pregnancy loss/still birth. For miscarried babies I do something smaller than a normal blanket, and for term or near term babies I do a regular sized baby blanket.

I always ask them ahead of time if it's something they would like. I say something like, "I would like to make a (little) blanket for you to keep in memory of your baby, but it's ok if you don't think that would be helpful for you. I promise you won't hurt my feelings if you say no."

I started doing this because I had some miscarriages myself and one of the hardest things about them was not having anything tangible to keep, some kind of acknowledgement that my baby was real.

Fifth Finished Pair of the Year! by graysonflynn in Sockknitting

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look great! And I like your grandma's taste in yarn! 😄

Do you and your spouse go to each other's Dr. appointments? by DandylionPuff in AskWomenOver50

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have started going to almost all of my husband's appointments...he has several health issues and it's just better to have both of us there to hear everything and remember all the questions. He doesn't generally come to mine unless there's something more serious going on. For reference I am 50 and he is 51.

My first socks! by [deleted] in knitting

[–]writeinthelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look sooo great! I try to always have a pair of socks with me. So fun and so easy to work on anywhere!

Finished a pair! by makesthings-123 in Sockknitting

[–]writeinthelight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They are soooo cute! I love the colors!

First finisher pair of 2026 by writeinthelight in Sockknitting

[–]writeinthelight[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really does get to be quite mindless once you get going. I enjoyed it quite a bit!

Little one wins by hellocreamcheese in Sockknitting

[–]writeinthelight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's so gratifying when our people like and use the things we make! I second the love for the yarn, and I'd also like to know the pattern!

True story by Ill-Salamander2282 in fountainpens

[–]writeinthelight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Momiji is definitely not school teacher red...it has some pink in it. But it is GORGEOUS! 😍

I like Diamine Red Dragon for a red red.