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[–] catsdoingcatstuff 1 points 8 months ago

Lol

Trying a new heel in c/knitting@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 2 points 8 months ago

Nice! I had to rip mine back and make it shorter, too. It was pretty quick the second time. :) Good luck with the rest of the sock.

Trying a new heel in c/knitting@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Brain fog is the worst. :( Hope you feel better soon and get to turn the heels. That's going to be a nice pair of socks.

Just thinking about what to cook in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 9 points 8 months ago

Salad

Trying a new heel in c/knitting@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 2 points 8 months ago (4 children)

What did you think of the heel? I like the fit and look on the pair I'm doing right now. I thought it was neat to knit. I ended up with some gaps on the sides, just grabbed a few stitches to close them after the heel.

The general measurements in the pattern for toe up didn't work for me (too long). I ended up ripping back and doing it shorter.

Shaming myself into knitting faster, let's see if that works in c/knitting@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You can do it!! That yarn is so cool. It will be worth it to finish and wear it around. :)

WIP Wednesday in c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think I will make it into a little pillow ornament like in the pattern picture. It's tiny! Only 7 cm per side. I tend to get lazy at the finishing step, so we will see if I actually get it fully finished. :)

I've done the first round of cuts and already had to do a repair thread (got a little snip happy). I have terrible vision and I keep miscounting, but the fix was straightforward.

Glad you like the grime guard! I love mine. I also have sweaty hands. I think it keeps the fabric much nicer on the edges.

Can you tell what it is yet? in c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The bottom looks vaguely like Alabama and Georgia. Pretty sure that's not what you're making. Hmm. No real guesses from me.

I mended a tote bag and practiced a few different stitches. in c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Neat! I love visible mending. Did you use those stitches to cover up holes? Anything behind them like interfacing? The fishbone one reminds me of a fancy hair braid my friend used to do when we were kids.

WIP Wednesday in c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 9 points 8 months ago (4 children)

That's going to be very cute! How do you like the grime guard so far?

I picked up an old wip (Etsy link) that I'm trying to finish. The hearts are hardanger, and I will need to cut the threads inside of them soon. I'm scared...

bird and heart cross stitch

How you feline ? in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 1 points 9 months ago

A little bit of 3, a lot of 4.

Aotearoa Daily Kōrero 12/2/2024 in c/newzealand

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You and me both. I'm leaving my job in IT and taking a break for a few months. Hoping the time off will get me back in the mood to find a new position. This was my second career, not sure if I'm up for a third. :p Only two days until I'm done...