Spinnen, stricken, häkeln, weben - mit Fasern und Garn kreativ werden. Stricken und Häkeln habe ich als Kind gelernt, Spinnen kam ca. 2005 dazu und 2021 dann auch noch weben.
Spinning, knitting, crocheting, weaving - give me fiber or yarn and I’ll get creative. I learned to knit and crochet as a child, started spinning about 2005 and 2021 the weaving bug bit me.
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The “special” thing about this yarn is, that he lived in Düsseldorf when that yarn brand was launched. He has seen the sheep where the yarn comes from when out and about in the city. So he actually has some connection and I’m especially proud that I was able to teach him something important when he actually values that product, even when it’s not super soft and fine merino but a yarn with quite a bit of “character”.
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@FauxPseudo and in the end it’s not really relevant (to me).
Do I like the fabric I get with the needles I use? Them it’s the right size. The gauges are good enough to determine if two needles are the same size.
How often do you need to measure 1.75 mm needles? If they’re too small for 2.00 mm and too large for 1.50 mm - that’s close enough, I think.
I have a whole collection of needle gauges, because I tend to misplace them, buy a new one and then find old ones. Or I just like one. Or get it as a gift.
And I’ve needles from I don’t know how many manufacturers. On the small sizes there is so much variation it’s always a bit of guesswork what needle is what size. 1/2
0.7 mm circular needles - I didn’t expect such a needle size to even exist. I knew DPN’s are available smaller than 1 mm, but circs … Wow
It’s sometimes easier to spot problems when you watch someone doing the thing.
Try using different methods of working the yarn around your left hand. I have a “standard” method, but some yarns need more or less tension to run smoothly through your fingers, so I adapt.
Different material for needles, different types of needles maybe. I find it easier to knit evenly on circulars. Play around with needle size as well.
Another thing is your “inner tension”. It’s easier to knit evenly when you’re relaxed.
Could you ask another knitter in person?
@CrayonMaster
I think it’s confirmation bias.
A lot of relationships break up at some point. A lot of people knit or crochet or quilt (I’ve seen this as blanket curse, too). So of course sometimes this breakup will happen just after a big project has been finished and gifted.
Once you start asking around the internet some will have experienced it, some will have heard of a case where it happened ➡️ a new meme is created.
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But it’s an excellent product for the intended use. My jacket has been my main winter coat for three years now and it shows hardly any wear and tear. It will serve me for many more winters just fine, keeping me warm and comfortable in almost any weather that is not a heavy downpour.