#What is Knitted Fabric

[heartnosekid]

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[gardenvarietycrafts]

Today's project was a sort of proof of concept. Ever since I saw the method for making a folded brim (like in the Oslo hat), I've had the idea that the same method would make nice channels for a cinch pouch, and the idea has just sort of been brewing in my brain since then. I finally tried out my idea today, and I think it worked pretty well! I definitely have a few changes in mind for the next one, namely for neater edges on the sides of the channels, but for a trial this turned out well.

If anyone is interested, I can write up what I did, but it won't be a pattern per se (no stitch counts or anything), more of a recipe or methodology of how I did it.

[unfinishedsweaters]

I ended up keeping two things for myself out of everything I made last year: the samples for Retiarius and Spurdog. The latter I’ve worn out and gotten compliments on, though I’ve only really styled the former and then gave it up. Anyhow, the actual secret to wearing this type of shawl even if you’re usually very masculine and minimalist in terms of personal style is to embody the attitude that you’re about to rob a train. You get all kinds of compliments.

[uncanny-tranny]

If you have no idea what fiber art to start with - as in, you aren't sure what you'll like, and don't have much of a clue - you should honestly start with a mixture of whatever piques your interest. Knitting needles and crochet hooks, at the least, are often very cheap per set brand-new, or you can look at secondhand stores if you want them cheaper (other fiber arts tools like looms may be more pricey, depending on what you want). If you can, look for classes such as a crafts class - a library might have something akin to this, some will have craft spaces with a variety of little crafters things.

There's sometimes this idea floating around that you are only permitted to do one craft at once - this isn't true. You are a multifaceted, complex person. It only makes sense, then, that your art is the same. Fiber art is an expression of one's humanity in its rawest form, no matter what you pick up. This goes for all art beyond the fiber arts, too! Art is an expression of your humanity. Let it express that 💛

[lazulisong]

A fun task you definitely will not regret is putting all of your yarn in one place.

[iamthepulta]

The best thing about Italy and Europe is that linen just- exists here. I can go buy a shitty cheap 100% linen dress like I would go to Fry's and buy a shitty cheap 100% polyester dress in America. Absolutely revolutionary for my wardrobe. I can't actually buy wardrobe enhancements because I have a carry-on suitcase, but the fact I still have the option is amazing.

[unopenablebox]

far enough in the lace section that my golden autumn shawl actually looks like something

[umbracirrus]

I'm going to be attempting to crochet at some point soon. Maybe even later today.

Needless to say

I don't have the best hand-eye coordination

So this is gonna be. Uh. Fun.

[catwif3]

this is a normal and healthy way to plan sewing projects. yes i am ribbon binding my tulle for this petti.

yes i do have uhhh. apprx 7 and a half yards of this to do. and then. that again twice over. what of it

[riot-queer-knits]

I actually blocked a swatch for once be proud of me

[inniave]

thank god i finally fucking did a tension swatch cause this sweater would've ended up wayyyy too small

[jakes-jules]

Shirt mockup was successful. Did a truly obscene amount of bringing in seams to get here

"But Jules, wouldn't it be easier to just widen the sleeves and neck of a raglan t-shirt instead of taking in a whole peasant shirt?"

I have never done anything the easy way and I have no plans to start now

[muirneach]

i need to make a quilt before school starts and start a new knitting project soon so i have something to do at work

[uncanny-tranny]

In my quest to be a mediocre knitter, I started with twenty stitches after my cast-on and ended with twenty-two

[bibiana112]

After three years of living alone and cooking for myself I have gone from being scared of being in the kitchen at the same time as my mother used the oven and only making microwave meals because it was too intimidating to actually cook to scraping off fried egg from a pan directly with my nails not ten seconds after turning the fire off because I didn't want to clean it yet but didn't want it to dry either so 1) look at how far we've come 2) new headcanon that Santa burns himself on that grill because after awhile you really do just unlearn a fear for cooking appliances I guess

[milkweedman]

Improvise adapt overcome, etc