#yarn bender

[stitch-please]

7 years ago I got a spinning wheel.

Today I got a loom.

My mastery of all fiber increases.

[robotsloth]

I've decided I'm retiring my acrylic yarns.

I have found that they're harder for me to work with and have effectively sucked the joy of knitting out of me. So, to better my mental health and to regain some of that joy, I'm using the good yarn that I've stashed...it seems to be helping.

This isnt a shame post, this isnt to further yarn-snobbery. Is just what I'm doing to help myself heal.

[stitch-please]

Prototype sleeve cable pattern complete. I know what tweaks need to be done and which increases will work best now. Time to frog and knit up right!

[stitch-please]

Ash Cowl by Kirsten Hipsky

Published in Two of Sticks

Available on Ravelry for $4USD

400y/366m sport weight yarn

US3 36″ circular needles

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Product Spotlight

Hand-dyed Malabrigo Mecha Yarn “Full Moon Trio” by Etsy Shop FlyYarns located in CA, USA

Weight: Fingering Texture: singles Yardage/Meters: 420 yards (384 meters) Hank weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces) Gauge: 26.0 to 30.0 sts = 4 inches Recommended needle size: US 1 - 2 or 2.25 - 2.75mm Recommended hook size: US D-3 to 7 or 3,25 -4,0 mm Content: 100% Super wash Merino Wool

[stitch-please]

Ice Shanty by Amy Miller

Available for Download on Ravelry $6USD

1760 - 2770 yards worsted weight yarn

US size 5 and 7 needles

[knittaz-for-life]

Almost done:)

[agirlwithredhaircrafts]

friendly reminder: when I make something for you, I want it to be used. I want the stitches snagged on handles and knobs. I want the mittens soaked with melted snow from a snowball fight. I want the heels worn and holey. I want whatever it is to be used until it's falling apart. 

the whole point of my making is to provide beauty and use. please don't put away because "it's too pretty to use" or because you "want to keep it safe". I will make more if you use what I give