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an hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 The tricky part when we set out with the intention of making the "clean back" the display side is to make all the calculations necessary before getting started, if we're making a pattern where it matters. The final image is going to end up "mirrored" if we follow the pattern (you might've noticed in those examples that the banana is facing the other direction, and the mug handles are on the other side).

an hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 I don't know if it's a matter of my relative lack of talent, or if it's due to the variety of thread I'm using. Maybe someday, I'll get my paws on a better kind and find out. But in any case, it was one of those epiphany shower thoughts I experienced later: "Alrightey then--just roll with it!"

an hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 After putting it to use for the first time, I turned over the work in progress to snip away the threads that were no longer in play, and noticed to my surprise that things were looking sharper there than on the intended display side.

an hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 It wasn't a matter of a "special knot" per se, but an example of taking a somewhat humbling experience and rolling with it. What you see in those two example is what was intended to be the non-display, worn against the wrist side of Masha's "clean back" technique.

an hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 It *does* make sense, and I'm sincerely flattered that you noticed. ❤️

7 hours ago

bugs_b1te: Similar issue to the crecent-moon thing, but for normals. When I make a triangle start, my rows start out pointy and beautiful, my V shape gets more and more shallow, so by the end of the pattern the V has turned rather squishy and wide. It's visible in my pics of #73931 and #35270. Any rhyme or reason to this

7 hours ago

karyn-smit: Hihi (:

11 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK no no not how you started them, they look super smooth if that makes sense.. did you use a certain knot?

12 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 #203517 was probably done the same way.

12 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 That is, how I started them off? If memory serves (those two were sold a while ago, after all), given the relatively low number of base strings, I'd've just made a standard tear drop loop with 8 on one end and 7+1 on the other, then using the leading string to make one big loop at the bottom of the ends of the two bundles to bring everything together. From there, a tapering shaped start until that "crescent moon" effect had straightened itself out.

12 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK and 203517

12 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK can you tell me how you did pattern 117993

12 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK in retrospect a double triangle would’ve been much easier 😭

13 hours ago

winter_1: @Nainika Nooooooooooooooooooo that sucks

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: (Aaaaaaand, it seems I lied--it was "creationsbyclaira" who opened my eyes to the concept of "shaped starts" for alphas.)

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 Or, another idea: since 30 strings is quite a handful, maybe a "double triangle start" would help getting the bundle set up more manageable.

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 For #174492, I'd recommend a solid color to "bookend" the project: getting it set up before we start making the flames, and then ending with the same color as we taper it all off. I'll DM you the link to the video from when I learned "shaped starts" (it was almost certainly Masha).

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 There's probably no good way to un-wonkify that one--probably way too much hassle to try undoing it all and starting over. I'd suggest adding the whole thing to your scrap pile for future use. We bought ourselves some experience.

14 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK thank you I’m trying to make pattern 174492 but I miscounted the strings before i could fix it 💀

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 Okay, I see what you mean (and patting myself on the back for having a pretty good idea what the issue is without seeing it first). The use of red, I believe, was a clever move I'd never considered before. 👍

14 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK thank you

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 If the pattern *doesn't* give us that grace period of a few rows of the same color just so we can get things established, maybe ignore the pattern just for a bit until we're set? No self-promotion intended, just using the photo for #204863 as an example (using the darker blue just to get things started).

14 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK okay I’m changing it now and if u see the orange is where I was and the red is was I added to compensate but it still looks wonky any advice? I was trying to duplicate my pattern of 96019 how I started that (I posted a pic to that pattern)

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 If the situation is what I think is going on, that crescent moon effect will improve as we add more rows. If the pattern you chose starts off with at least a few rows of the same color without the real fun and games starting too soon, just keep knotting (and keep 'em tight).

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 Without seeing things for myself (and since you didn't specifically mention it), are you using the "shaped start" for an alpha? 30 strings is certainly a handful...

14 hours ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 Can you make your pfp a photo of the current situation? And maybe DM me the link to the tutorial you're using?

14 hours ago

BlueBug44: @sophen omg lol

14 hours ago

Emmaloves: @BlueBug44 Aw sounds lovely!

15 hours ago

sophen: @BlueBug44 👁🐽👁

15 hours ago

BlueBug44: @Emmaloves it’s about a group of rare sheep that go on a mission lol it’s very funny

15 hours ago

BlueBug44: @GiuseppeK okay so I’m making one that has 30 base string and im following a yt tutorial on a teardrop loop start for it and its going good but its very fanned out like the bottom is shaped like a crescent moon instead of straight. I’ve don’t this technique with smaller patterns but its never done this 😭

15 hours ago

LoveCraft: I got sparkly silver floss!!! What should I make?

15 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: @Emmaloves @sophen @Nainika @MidnightTH Thank you all so much :]

15 hours ago

sophen: @Nainika aww, i'm sorry, i hope it starts working again

15 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH @sophen @winter_1 I guess I need to drop out 😭😭😭😭 cause I can’t post any photos, I’m having a problem with my device

16 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Dsaf_Jane They are very pretty!❤️

17 hours ago

Nainika: @Dsaf_Jane I love it ✨❤️😭✨👍🏻

18 hours ago

sophen: @Dsaf_Jane they look amazing!!

18 hours ago

Emmaloves: @Dsaf_Jane Woah they're so cute, you're so creative!

18 hours ago

Emmaloves: @BlueBug44 What's it about?!

22 hours ago

wakashaka: i think i might make one as well

22 hours ago

wakashaka: i checked them out they're really nice

22 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: i made a few more patterns, what do you all think of them?

22 hours ago

wakashaka: hi

23 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: haii everyone

1 day, 1 hour ago

GiuseppeK: @BlueBug44 Not particularly well, but I've made an alpha or two.

1 day, 3 hours ago

BlueBug44: @Emmaloves YOU SHOULD READ THE WARRIOR SHEEP it’s a truly magnificent book

1 day, 3 hours ago

BlueBug44: Is anyone online that ties alpha patterns

1 day, 7 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Nainika 😑… 2026 will (gulp) END!!!!!!!!😱

1 day, 8 hours ago

karyn-smit: @Nainika nonononono don’t give me stress like that..

1 day, 8 hours ago

karyn-smit: @sophen DONT SAY THATTTTT THE YEAR IS NOT OVER YETT

1 day, 12 hours ago

sophen: @penguins06 hi!

1 day, 12 hours ago

sophen: @Nainika oh my goodness, 2026 went by too fast 😭

1 day, 12 hours ago

penguins06: hello!!!

1 day, 12 hours ago

bugs_b1te: @Emmaloves @MidnightTH so true

1 day, 12 hours ago

Emmaloves: @bugs_b1te I LOVE SHEEP DETECTIVES, SO SWEET!!!!

1 day, 12 hours ago

Emmaloves: @Nainika Yes, I love children's films!

1 day, 12 hours ago

Emmaloves: @MidnightTH Thank you! I see, makes sense if you're young

1 day, 12 hours ago

blackcat79: If anyone is looking for an absolutely terrible movie to laugh at with friends the “horror” movie ‘Killer Mosquitos” is available on YouTube lol

1 day, 13 hours ago

Brooke_10: @Nainika ok

1 day, 13 hours ago

MidnightTH: @bugs_b1te Oh that is a good one!!

1 day, 14 hours ago

Nainika: @Brooke_10 i discover it when I was sick and couldn’t sleep for the entire night

1 day, 14 hours ago

Nainika: @Brooke_10 you should I watched like a million times and it’s not a movies for grown ups it for the entire family

1 day, 15 hours ago

Brooke_10: @Nainika kk

1 day, 15 hours ago

Brooke_10: @Nainika when I watch a show or movie for grown up I never ask my mom at all I see it it looks interesting I want it

1 day, 15 hours ago

Brooke_10: Ok

1 day, 15 hours ago

Nainika: Remainder : 2026 is gonna end in 3 months

1 day, 15 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH I know it’s just recommendations

1 day, 15 hours ago

bugs_b1te: I really like the sheep detectives, it never fails to make me cry

1 day, 15 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Nainika Well, not everyone is okay with what’s in films or tv shows! Example: My little pony. I have cousins who where allowed, but not me.

1 day, 15 hours ago

Nainika: @Brooke_10 your Mexican right you should watch Alexander and the terrible , horrible,no good ,very bad ,road trip

1 day, 15 hours ago

Brooke_10: @Nainika sure me

1 day, 16 hours ago

Nainika: Anyone want nice comedy,family movies recommendations ?

1 day, 16 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH they have to check it compulsory ?

1 day, 16 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Emmaloves also pretty much that’s what we do. I never a lot of movies in the theater, probably because my parents wanted a skipable atmosphere or they have to watch it first! The Sonic & Mario movies are an exception!

1 day, 16 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Emmaloves Well I hope you get to see it!

1 day, 16 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Nainika I felt that too…but it escalated eventually!❤️

1 day, 16 hours ago

Emmaloves: @MidnightTH Omg I've been meaning to watch that. I also hope to see this film called 'Bad Apples' soon, it's a new release and looks so good! It's only in a few cinemas though so maybe I'll have to wait for it to come out on streaming annoyingly

1 day, 17 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH cool! I got bored at the start so I didn’t watch it

1 day, 18 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Nainika It was awesome!!!! I loved It!❤️

1 day, 18 hours ago

Nainika: @shwenivas #9913 same colors

1 day, 18 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH how was it ?

1 day, 20 hours ago

MidnightTH: Hey guys I just watched Project Hail Mary!

2 days, 2 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH ok

2 days, 3 hours ago

MidnightTH: @Nainika you don’t need black or white just pink/reds and green work too!

2 days, 6 hours ago

lenaloodle: I'm working on #174013! I also started a bunch of others for when I'm bored hehe

2 days, 9 hours ago

bugs_b1te: @shwenivas I'm working on #2458, variation #453100

2 days, 9 hours ago

shwenivas: could somebody tell me what they are making right now

2 days, 17 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: @DjRay703 you can check between patterns i've made or in my to do. maybe you'll find something you like there

2 days, 17 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: I made a few more patterns, i hope you all like them

2 days, 20 hours ago

Nainika: im worried cause i randomly put laundry and found a bunch of labels 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

3 days, 1 hour ago

hihedgie: @DjRay703 I just saved #143369, it looks fun and it could be spooky with some halloweeny colors

3 days, 2 hours ago

DjRay703: hey can I get some 2-13 strings pattern ideas alpha or normal, I've run out of ideas and cant really find anything good, any Halloween theme would be good too

3 days, 3 hours ago

Nainika: @MidnightTH yes but i dont have black

3 days, 6 hours ago

Brooke_10: @MidnightTH 😂

3 days, 8 hours ago

Emmaloves: @Dsaf_Jane Oooh that's cool! I'm still doing my horizontal stripes of the gay MLM flag, it's taking me forever 😭 And I've been busy because moving into uni lol

3 days, 12 hours ago

bugs_b1te: @LoveCraft I think having a plain backround really helps (as somebody who doesn't do that), as well as using flash so the colors are more distinct/visible

3 days, 13 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: Hello everyone what patterns are you all working on or have you recently finnished? im working on #151151 rn

3 days, 13 hours ago

Dsaf_Jane: @LoveCraft i'd say not too many distracting things in the background, good lighting and just not too complex of a background. you can look at how others have made pictures for inspiration

3 days, 14 hours ago

LoveCraft: Does anyone have any tips on how to take good photos?