elizard

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Knit designer, cat herder, aspiring mad hermit of the mountain. She/her. Warning: there will be swears. EElliottKnits on Instagram & Ravelry.
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Show threadelizardNov 14

@nobyeni As @FanCityKnits says, it's easier to start with a wheel that you know for sure is working, preferably a slower one, so you can focus on your technique rather than on trying to keep the wheel from grabbing your fibre before you're ready.

Absolutely worth it to learn, IMO. It's a different activity from knitting---I find it even more relaxing & meditative--and you learn *so much* about yarn structure and how it affects your fabric. Spinning has made me a much better knitter. Good luck!

Show threadelizardNov 14

@nobyeni I use the oil from Ashford, but my mum (an experiences spinner) says that sewing machine oil works fine, and you should be able to get that in a fabric shop or sewing machine store.

I checked to be sure I was remembering correctly before posting, and yep, looks like Spin Off magazine agrees: https://spinoffmagazine.com/how-to-maintain-your-spinning-wheel-oil-and-lubrication/

How to Maintain Your Spinning Wheel: Oil and Lubrication

Have you ever wondered “What’s that sound and where is it coming from?” Learn what parts of a spinning wheel need lubrication for sound effect–free–spinning.

Spin Off
Show threadelizardNov 13

This saves you the tedious task of counting each individual square each and every time, and hoping in the longer stretches that you counted correctly. (Ask me how I know how irritating this process is.)

Or, you can use them to play Numberwang.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0obMRztklqU

Numberwang Episode 1

YouTube
elizardNov 13
Since it's come up today, here's a #knitting chart-reading tip: In some stranded colourwork charts, you have sections of several stitches of the same colour. These can be a flow-breaking PITA to count, so some charting programs will add the number of stitches in the middle of each stretch, like so:
Show threadelizardOct 5
@MexicanYenta I mean, it's not just the hair, it's the whole look, and it's a look I definitely appreciate. It's kind of what I had in mind back when I decided I wanted to be a crazy mountain lady when I got older. One day, if I'm very, very good, that fabulous grey hair, kind-but-don't-fuck-with-me face, and layers of comfortable clothes will be mine, too.
Show threadelizardOct 5
@nobyeni Oh, well. It was worth a shot.
Show threadelizardOct 4
@nobyeni Ooh! Yes, that combo could work well. It'll be interesting to see how it knits up!
elizardOct 4

Market day! You know you're in good with the wild mushroom woman when she throws a couple extra fat chanterelles in your bag. (I 🖤 the mushroom woman. She's French Canadian w/ a mess of grey & purple hair, & looks exactly like you'd expect a woman who lives in the woods gathering mushrooms to look.)

Also shopping for Thanksgiving next weekend, which is why I now have 4 dozen eggs. 1 dozen are for ice cream.

Damn, I love living here.

#VancouverIsland #CowichanValley #EatLocal

Show threadelizardOct 4
@nobyeni Do you have enough fingering weight to double it? That should work out to roughly DK/worsted weight.
Show threadelizardOct 4
@rickscully @sarahscully I am going to try again! Talked with the guy I buy cabbage from, and we think I let the liquid get too low. No air touching the food, but a bit of one of the weights was exposed, and that was enough. I'll let you know how it goes!