Often, I ask myself, “Why is everyone knitting?” And then I remember that I am just one of many people knitting. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for ways to make knitting easier.
Ravelry
Whether you’re knitting crocheting, or simply looking for patterns to knit, it’s hard to ignore Ravelry. It’s a social networking site for knitters that helps users keep track of their projects and yarn. It’s also a way to meet other knitters and talk about projects.
As a sewing site, Ravelry has numerous clients, yet something like 400,000 is dynamic every month.This makes the site feel more intimate than other online forums. Regardless, there are two or three shortcomings to Ravelry. Despite the prevalence of the site, it has been scrutinized for some availability issues.
Many users reported physical difficulties while browsing the site, including dizziness and seizures. They also complained that the screen reader software did not work properly. Ravelry’s team acknowledged the problem and promised to make the site more accessible. However, these changes have taken away users’ ability to access support systems.
Designers have also been forced to find alternate ways to provide pattern support to their customers. Several designers have removed their links to Ravelry. Others have put warnings on their links.
Pussyhat
Thousands of people are knitting a pussycat for the upcoming Women’s March on Washington. The iconic symbol of political activism is now an international phenomenon, sparking conversations about women’s rights, gender, sexism, and other issues.
Pussyhat is a knitted cap made of pink yarn with kitten ears. It is meant to help knitters de-stigmatize the word “pussy” and to support women’s rights. The Pussyhat Undertaking has made a huge number of caps, yet the makers have no clue about the number of have been made. They estimate between 30,000 and 100,000 have been knit.
The Pussyhat Project began in November of last year. Founders Jayna Zweiman and Krista Suh decided to create a symbol for women’s rights. They needed to make a straightforward example for everybody to weave, yet additionally needed to say something.
The pussycat is a small hat with ears on either side, and the pattern is quite simple. The cap is sewn utilizing two skeins of yarn, which is sufficient to make three caps.
Second sock syndrome
Fortunately, there is a cure for Second Sock Syndrome. Some experienced knitters have tips and tricks for avoiding the dreaded second sock slump.
The most basic trick is to knit two socks at the same time. To do this, use two 50 g balls of yarn. Then, pull the yarn ends from both sides of the ball and knit the two together.
One other method is to use two different needles. This won’t affect the look of the stitches but it will require concentration and spatial awareness. The second sock may take a little longer because of the difference in size.
Another stunt is to make the principal sock somewhat longer than the second. This should be possible by weaving the sleeve of the primary sock first and afterward sewing the heel and toes. This will make the second sock less inclined to have a short-line heel. Finally, you could also use a lifeline to hold the stitches in place while knitting. This could be a real-life knitting buddy or a Twitter account. The cap is sewn utilizing two skeins of yarn, which is sufficient to make three caps.
TAAT
TAAT, or two at a time, is a way of knitting that eliminates the 2nd sock syndrome. It might also be a solution for second-mitten syndrome. It’s all about keeping track of your project. On the off chance that you are weaving two pieces simultaneously, you should know about what part will go where. You also have to make sure not to stop mid-row. This means you must have all the yarns in the right place and know what row you are on. If you have two pieces on the same side, then it’s even more important to keep track.
The principal advantage of TAAT is that it decreases how many notes you need to compose. The other benefit is that if you do this, you will have fewer UFOs. The reason for this is that you will have to make more identical pieces, which will eliminate the chance of having an incorrect second piece.
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