Yeah...I really hate not being able to afford internet at home...

I feel you...
Everyone should be able to afford internet at home. It's a basic need, right? Water, food, and proper wifi. And craft supplies. Everyone needs craft supplies.

i completely agree with you, Death... all of it!

Well except for a magical never ending supply of jump rings, I'm pretty well set on craft supplies.
Someday I should actually attempt to get my yarn stash all together and photograph it...
>.>

and see if any of the skeins have multiplied. lol

I've started a doll of the Wonder Woman character, Nubia. I've got two base dolls, and I'm considering doing a second one to sell as an OOAK custom.

Not so sure I'd even notice if they did multiply at this point...
Lol

I have no idea what that means, Sternum, but I cross my fingers for you too will one day get proper internet.

My yarn stack definitely multiplies. Just yesterday I had another multicolored pop out of the middle of nowhere, as if to remind me I always procrastinate on learning anything that involves wool and needles.

I am not sure what that means either...

Pshh...why learn with needles? Learn on looms! Easier to learn because you don't have to worry about tension!

Uh... because I don't have looms, I guess. If I were to start learning, what size would you recommend? What would be a solid beginner equipment for one or two small yet rewarding projects? Can you recommend any loom how-to so simple a monkey could master it? xD (everything that involves thread being "transformed" into something else often seems like rocket science to me)

Okay so....the easiest thing to learn, in my opinion, are the double knit scarves (sounds complicated, but is actually super easy. For those all you need is a long/rectangle loom like these. And either the stockinette stitch or the twisted stockinette/figure eight stitch. (I'd link to videos, but my phone won't let me checm YouTube
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I would also recommend the new fine gauge round loom set. (Link Here) The original ones are such a big gauge that you practically need to use bulky and super bulky yarn for everything, but the fine gauge ones would work well for worsted weight yarn.

Also, most kits generally come with a little booklet that has some basic project patterns, but I like the authentic knitting board for a lot of new patterns (mainly in the blog sections). They do mainly have patterns specific to their looms, but they have a good section of beginner instructions (here) as well as a series of Stitchology lessons that helps learn new stitches and has actually helped me to learn how to read a pattern chart.

Thank you!

Right now I'm not entirely certain if I understand the stitches just from looking at the pictures, but I suppose it will become clearer once I try for myself and maybe watch some folks loom knit the stockinette stitch on youtube. And probably get some really thick yarn, so I see success earlier xD eh I mean so my other two dozens balls of wool don't feel lonely...

Yeah, it looks a little intimidating and complicated at first. Once you master the basics though, everything gets easier to figure out.
I mean, I started learning because it looked easy and one of my friends needed help making scarves for her friends for Christmas. And she basically gave me just the basic instructions on one stitch, but not how to finish them or anything. Had to learn everything else on my own and from youtube and websites.
That was about 8-ish years ago I think...but other than a few shitty scarves, I hadn't really started getting into making things until about 5-6 years ago. My main project for a while was fingerless gloves because they're super easy and quick. I briefly got into lacy stule slouch hats, but other than 3 fo myself and maybe 2 others that I am still hoping to sell, I didn't really stick with those. I keep meaning to make socks, but have never managed to make a full pair yet although I've made 2 separate toeless socks for myself for lounging at home (technically one was part of a full pair, but I did the bind off too tight and the yarn broke and it all started to unravel so I threw it out) and now my main focus is stuffed animals. And also blankets even though they take forever to make and require a crap-ton of yarn. Hey! Maybe I should make a "scrap" blanket using a bunch of my random skeins (and half-skeins) of yarn! A good way to stash bust although I really would need another blanket loom for that because I already have plans for my one once I finish the mermaid blanket for myself.
And now I'm babbling. XD

I tried to read all of this page, but I understand nothing about knitting/crotcheting (or how to actually tell the two apart)
XD It makes me laugh but also makes me feel like a terrible friend, since most of my friends do one or the other or both. . . .

Side note: This weeks doodle that is getting turned into a digital -something- I am halfway done with. I also want to do it in black and white with india ink. . . .

Haha..don't feel too bad, Sparx. Most people who don't do yarn crafts can't tell the difference. As long as you let your friends ramble about it, that's the important part.
The only thing that bothers me with my friends is when, even after I tell them dozens of times that I DO NOT crochet, they will still send me a pattern link that says crochet right in the title and then ask if I can make it for them.
But, in the long run, as long as my friends smile and nod when I get excited and ramble about a current project, or a certain yarn or tool that I want, that's all that matters. I know that the things I'm babbling about mean nothing to them.

Cool drawing. I like the fish hooks.

Don't worry, SparX - for most of the time I can also tell it apart only when I look at a pattern and it says "knit" or "crochet" in the title. Sometimes I get the impression knitted stuff looks more smooth and fragile, while crocheted appears more sturdy, but then there's also naalbinding which is something different again, and before Kaderin's posts here in the hobby thread I didn't even know loom knitting was a thing... I'm not saying rocket science for nothing :s-fancy:

But some stuff people make looks really amazing. I'm certainly not the only one here who can lose hours on sites like pinterest, ravelry or instructables browsing possible projects.

i only crochet... but since i have two Stitch-n-Bitch groups, imma gonna confess i can tell of something is crocheted vs a knit stitch. i word it that way is that i can make something that looks like it was knitted with my crochet hook. XD

Lol. Of course you can tell though, trystan, because you crochet!
XD
I can generally tell knitted work from crocheted work, but can't really tell loom knit from needle knit. Except when it comes to double-knit stuff because you can't really do those with needles.
Also, fun fact: I actually have patterns for granny squares (typically something specific to crochet) for my looms. I haven't been brave enough to try them yet though.

I believe in you Kad

Granny squares are small though, aren't they? I mean there's no harm in trying, just set an hour aside and see how it works. You can do it!

Haha...thanks, MonBon!

Death: I think they can be made small or large, but I'll have to double check the pattern to figure out the exact size.
If I run out of yarn on my mermaid blanket before my next yarn order arrives, maybe I'll try making one.
Which reminds me, I should order the yarn tonight...

double knitting can be done on needles... i've seen lots of it on ravelry.

also re: granny squares: the blanket i posted back in post #792 is made up of small, two-row granny squares. i've also made a few "overgrown" granny square blankets - 40 rows!

and i had no idea granny squares could be made on a loom, kaderin!

i've actually been thinking of getting this loom, just to make many sizes of things including shawls!

Huh. I've never seen anything double knit usng needles. Regardless, it's probably way less complex on a loom. XD

That's a decent loom, but is a larger gauge 3/4" if I recall, so better suited for bulky or super bulky yarns. If you want one that's better suited for thinner yarns, I recommend the Authentic Knitting Board Super Afghan Loom. It's the same style of infinity or "s" loom, but is a smaller gauge (1/2"). Just throwing that bit of knowledge in...

i might use bulky yarns for a blanket.

but, i've made a few shawls with thin yarn and large crochet hooks, which makes for a drapier, floppier fabric. but the gauge on that loom is good to know, thanks!

re double knitting - we are talking about something like this, right? my guess is it takes a bit of coordination and you'd have to pay a LOT fo attention if you're doing it with needles.

I love that black and pink (scarf?)
How do I get one xD

the random one i linked? i have no idea! XD

it was just a picture i liked to show double knitting/double-sided knitting. i love google. =)

Um....I can't tell, but maybe?
With loom knitting, a double knit fabric generally has less to do with making a fancy design and is basically just making a doubly thick, plush product without the need to sew layers together.

ah, well that's cool too.

like the new avi, Kaderin. =)

Me too!

hi there tsukiko! glad to see you out of Lurkerdom. =)

The waters are at a lovely 79°F and rumor has it they also possess creativity enhancing molecules.

me too, tsukiko. me too.

awesome, Death! XD

Those waters are too warm for me. *backs away*

*picks tsukiko's ass off the floor*

https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...3c&oe=5A0DB36D

Progress thus far, just finished the heart!

*knitter speaking up* Actually, you can do double knit stuff on needles. It's tricky, but it's do-able.