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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 11

I’ve never used one. My technique is pretty haphazard and changes from sock to sock. It’s super satisfying when you can wear the sock again so it’s worth it. I may actually watch some others do it and try to pick up some more skill.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 11

It was pretty good. 😊

Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 7

I’m thinking sushi bowls and mushroom miso soup. 🤔

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 6

I think all my designs that are true to me and my art are mildly chaotic.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 6

This neck line turned out beautifully!

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 4

this is such a beautiful compliment. you really understand what happened in the design process. i was worried about it leaning too femme because that wouldn't fit how i wanted to wear it. but, a delicate detail hear or there adds elegance which is genderless.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 4

thanks! it felt like a chance for some visual interest but also to keep me from getting bored while knitting the yoke.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Sep 4

thanks!

Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 31

I used to mend with the same yarn. But, it was definitely boring. This is much more fun and it shows what the socks have lived through already.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 31

Lol that’s a new phrase for me. While I’m at it , I’m making changes to other knits that I don’t love. It’ll be like a new-ish wardrobe come fall.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 31

#showmeyourknits
Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky

Photo of a Black woman wearing a yellow, hand knit sweater with front cables.

Photo of the back of a Black woman wearing a yellow, hand knit sweater.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 31

Sweater surgery is soooo fun and kinda scary lol.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 31

Niceeeee. I’m reworking my Modcast. I frogged the body, the unplanned gathers really bugged me. Instead of casting on a new sweater I decided to fix that one. I’ll take a picture later.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 29

sooo true. especially well worn ones.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 29

for me, i like the flow of knitting without having markers hit my fingers or getting gripped in my palm. i feel like i can just zone out.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 28

Done! For me traditional heel flaps are harder to darn. Also, when I knit my socks too short they wear in weird places. 🥴 That’s visible in some of the mends.

Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky

Photo of hand knit socks laying flat. Socks are different colors with different mended areas.

Photo of hand knit socks laying flat. Socks are different colors with different mended areas. Zoomed in to show more detail.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 28

I like to read my knitting. I don’t need a marker to tell me what to do and when because like …I’m looking at it. But, *cough* I’m not actually looking most of the time lol. I’m watching tv or looking out the window.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 28

That’s so true dude. Cisgender people were taught we’re ‘normal and right’. Like humans existing in their bodies can be wrong. 😒 And Black folks are continuously portrayed as less human and expendable. The answer is really for us to *see* each other in our fullness.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 28

There’s something really special about hearing the entire story the artist is trying to tell you from start to finish. Just cherry picking songs doesn’t allow for that.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 22

LOL! I also refuse stitch markers most of the time. And when I do use them I'm like 'wow! so convenient'.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 22

i am so honored to be on this journey with you, even as a small part. please know that your person-ness a seen and respected by me. and i'll continue to stand with trans folks in all their iterations. my love to you ❤️

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 19

Did you know that I gleefully take custom orders? And yes, even if you know how to knit you can still order something one of kind from me.

For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat.
-A cardigan for you?
-A sweater for a graduate?
-A shawl for a special occasion?
-A hat for big hair?

Photo collage of hand knit items. Text says 'Custom Orders: Let me design and knit exactly what you're looking for. Our imagination is the only limit.'

Photo collage of hand knit items. Text says 'DM or email me and let's get started.'

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 19

LOL Like, yes I should see it getting thin and darn it right away but then I have to take it off. Or maybe I can be efficient if there's a pile (totally never happens that way). As for 'letting them go' have you considered knitting a new foot altogether? Start with the old cuff and reknit the foot.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 19

I totally see what you mean. The first technique that I learned only works occasionally. So I kind of make it up every time. I too have a tender foot, my biggest suggestion is to darn *the outside*. Doing the inside puts the repair against your foot. No thank you lol.

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Fatimah (fuh-TEE-muh) @disturbingthefleece.com · Aug 19

Sighhhh I should do that. I always plan to but then I just love wearing them so much.