Axiom

Axiom, 7 months ago to knitting

sighs heavily

I don't know how I got this so tangled, but it's been an hour and a half and I've hardly wrapped any of this skein >.<

The color is enchanting, at least. Deep teal, almost like a mermaid lagoon. Exactly the color I was looking for.

Yarn is Arranmore Light in Kinnego Bay, for my newest sweater #knitting project

@knitting

Axiom, 7 months ago to knitting

It's been a "Do ALL the things" kinda week - here's my weekly #FiberArts update for #WIPWednesday

1. I picked up the #crochet blanket I started a year ago and made another square for it. I think I only need 9 more now

2. started #knitting and almost finished a mitten, using yarn from the scrap pile

3. 50g of bulky spun Jacob wool. Not sure what I'm gonna use it for yet

4. 30g of lace weight Alpaca/Wool blend. This is gonna be socks!

@knitting @handspinning @fiberarts #HandSpinning #HandSpun

A knitted mitten in stripes of brassy brown and line green. It's literally 2 rows from being finished.
Gray handspun wool on a bobbin.
Handspun yarn in shades of brown on a bobbin

Axiom, 7 months ago to knitting

What's the etiquitte on publishing #knitting patterns that are heavily referenced from another designer's paid pattern?

There's a pattern I'm eyeing for my next sweater project, but I want it in a cardigan instead of a pullover. The original pattern is rather simple, and was designed for & published by a major corporation, if that makes a difference.

I know it's fine for personal use, but what's the protocol on publishing Frankenstein'd patterns (paid or free)?

@fiberarts @knitting

Axiom, 8 months ago to knitting

Here's another project I have planned

This is a sweater I thrifted last year - 55% silk, 45% cashmere, and only $5!

I've never worn it, since it doesn't fit and "butter yellow" isn't my color. The plan is to rescue the yarn, dye it a better color, and knit something I'll actually wear.

I'll tag progress posts with #ReduceReuseReknit for those who'd like to follow along, or join in with their own recycled yarn projects.

#KnittersOfMastodon #knitting #fiberArt #fiberArts @knitting @fiberarts

Axiom, 8 months ago to knitting

I was too ashamed to post about this during #FallFinishAlong (especially when I was supposed to be finishing my other sweater), buuuuut I cast on a new project a few weeks ago 🙊

I've found I really enjoy color work!

Pattern is Cotton Grass Jumper by The Petite Knitter. Yarn is Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Lichen and Peat Moss.

#CastOnMastodon #KnittersOfMastodon #knitting #fiberArts @knitting @fiberarts

Axiom, 8 months ago to knitting

New instance, new #introduction (or really, #reintroduction)

Hi, I'm Axiom - owner and operator of FiberArt.Club. He/Him, #gay, #queer, #neurodiverse

I used to #crochet until I picked up #knitting; I've been hooked ever since. My latest endeavor is learning how to use a #spinningWheel for #handspinning. My goal for 2024 is to spin and knit a sweater entirely by hand.

I almost exclusively post about #FiberArts @fiberarts @knitting with a bit of #gardening and personal life posts mixed in

My first hand spinning project, circa December 2023. Two crocheted fingerless gloves, made with chunky wool singles, posed next to a drop spindle