catsdoingcatstuff

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[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

A little bit of 3, a lot of 4.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago

That's a very clever idea! They look super cozy. Thanks for sharing the link.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have a set of the smaller gauge chiaogoo twist interchangables and I love them! The metal is smooth, the shape is good for me (pretty sharp and pointy), and the red cables do not kink. I pretty much only use those and hiyahiya metal double points these days.

I have friends who swear by the knitters pride/knit pro karbons, but they feel a little sticky to me. I get the same feeling from wood and bamboo needles. I knit continental. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Do you have a chance to try out the needles before you buy, or just buy a single circular as a test? I think it depends on your knitting style and the fibers you like to use.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It is definitely a good one to admire on the shelf. You have a lot of socks queued up!

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Welcome back! That yarn is a stunner. It's a good repayment. :)

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago

Lucky friend!! These look like a great pair of socks. I like the yarn striping.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago

Aw, I love their names! I think I double counted one of the black ones. I can see five now.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago

Looks nice and cozy. You finished it really fast!

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