• teflocarbon@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It took me awhile to see that they’re owls, but damn I’d kill for that during winter right now.

  • Unvaluablespace@vlemmy.net
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    1 year ago

    Hi. I am not familiar with knitting at all. May I ask why you feel it’s not perfect? Just trying to understand if it’s a personal opinion or actual fault somewhere (that I don’t see).

    • sayabulegila@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I’m probably my own worst critic, but I guess some spots don’t look as “polished” or “neat” to me as I’d like. Some of the ribbing on the neck collar looks a little uneven. It’s just small things that are probably more noticeable to me than anyone else. Also, it was only the 2nd sweater I ever knit, so I’m self-conscious about how good my work looks to anyone else.

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        1 year ago

        I haven’t zoomed in or anything but I couldn’t notice anything wrong or particularly un-neat. It just looks handmade to me. Nice work!

      • Flughoernchen@feddit.de
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        1 year ago

        Don’t be so harsh on yourself, it’s awesome! The imperfections are the perfect level that will make another knitter go “Oh wow that’s selfmade. So cool!” while other people won’t notice them at all. Really nice work!

    • thegiddystitcher@lemm.eeM
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      1 year ago

      There’s always little things we notice in our own projects that are basically invisible to the non-knitter. It’s our curse!

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    1 year ago

    Oh, I love this so much! You’ve done a great job. Also, thank you for sharing the pattern. Once I’ve had enough of sock knitting I want to make this!

  • varnia@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Took me a while to see it. There are little owls around the neck. Nice pattern and we’ll done.

  • thegiddystitcher@lemm.eeM
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    1 year ago

    Love this pattern! It’s a classic for a reason!

    It looks great on you, totally know what you mean about being your own worst critic but we really do see the flaws so much more in our own projects than anyone else will. Achievement unlocked! Now what’s your next big goal? :D

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    1 year ago

    Congratulations on your project! I’m just starting my knitting journey as well, with a pullover as the end goal. How long was it before you felt comfortable tackling the project? The color is lovely! (Also, your hair is stunning, if you don’t mind could you dm me your hair routine?!)

    • sayabulegila@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I’d made at least 10-15 smaller projects before I started on this, including a more basic knit “test” sweater with shorter sleeves. It still felt daunting starting this, but I just read through the pattern ahead of time and tried to understand when/why I’d have to do certain steps.

      Thanks for the hair compliment! I could definitely dm you and share whatever you want to know, unfortunately the color I’ve been using has been discontinued so I’m about to try a new one soon 🤞