Case
@caselace.bsky.social
Knitter. Engineer. Nerd. Queer. Did I mention knitter?
Based in Birmingham, UK
Based in Birmingham, UK
I decided to go for it. I'm away this weekend, so blocking would be challenging. I spent a merry hour over a pint creating ramen yarn last night.
January 31, 2026 at 10:35 AM
I decided to go for it. I'm away this weekend, so blocking would be challenging. I spent a merry hour over a pint creating ramen yarn last night.
I would argue MBAs should also be on the outlier list for being net unhelpful.
January 30, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I would argue MBAs should also be on the outlier list for being net unhelpful.
I'm wondering if you could add the embroidery as you go (would need to be between stitches rather than up the middle of them). Then again, you might spend more time untangling ends than it took you to sew it!
January 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I'm wondering if you could add the embroidery as you go (would need to be between stitches rather than up the middle of them). Then again, you might spend more time untangling ends than it took you to sew it!
Can I be the devil on your shoulder and whisper "start the grand plan" and "buy more yarn!"
January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Can I be the devil on your shoulder and whisper "start the grand plan" and "buy more yarn!"
Put it to hibernate, then decide. Or find a person to give it to who will sew it together and love it. I think you've done a beautiful job and it will look better with blocking.
I saw the WYS book after your first post of this and instantly recognised it. Not sure it's the best design ever though.
I saw the WYS book after your first post of this and instantly recognised it. Not sure it's the best design ever though.
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Put it to hibernate, then decide. Or find a person to give it to who will sew it together and love it. I think you've done a beautiful job and it will look better with blocking.
I saw the WYS book after your first post of this and instantly recognised it. Not sure it's the best design ever though.
I saw the WYS book after your first post of this and instantly recognised it. Not sure it's the best design ever though.
I photographed another one! Herbert Niebling's Morgenrot knit in DMC cordnnet special no. 60. Possibly a bit silly, but the texture feels so nice. I may need to keepthe finished item as a stim toy rather than display it! 🧶
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I photographed another one! Herbert Niebling's Morgenrot knit in DMC cordnnet special no. 60. Possibly a bit silly, but the texture feels so nice. I may need to keepthe finished item as a stim toy rather than display it! 🧶
Oh how dangerous. I didn't know Second City did fibre. She's my most local dyer. Time to work down my spinning stash so I can go shopping!
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Oh how dangerous. I didn't know Second City did fibre. She's my most local dyer. Time to work down my spinning stash so I can go shopping!
Garter stitch rectangles. Sew the cast on to the cast off, leaving a hole in the seam and voila, you have a wrist warmer with a hole for the thumb.
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Garter stitch rectangles. Sew the cast on to the cast off, leaving a hole in the seam and voila, you have a wrist warmer with a hole for the thumb.
It's art. It's only craft because it's functional or done by women. Both of these use recommended yarn and follow the pattern but I will fight anyone who doesn't consider them art.
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It's art. It's only craft because it's functional or done by women. Both of these use recommended yarn and follow the pattern but I will fight anyone who doesn't consider them art.
I much prefer them less than 30 g or lighter still. I like spinning fine!
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I much prefer them less than 30 g or lighter still. I like spinning fine!
You're a long way ahead of me!
October 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You're a long way ahead of me!
I've got 7 drops and 2 supported. I'll let myself buy more once I've used them all. I bought 10 g samples of a load of different breeds and am basically playing lucky dip to try out each (humbug jacobs with a cross arm was a delight).
Go forth and enjoy buying spindles!
Go forth and enjoy buying spindles!
October 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I've got 7 drops and 2 supported. I'll let myself buy more once I've used them all. I bought 10 g samples of a load of different breeds and am basically playing lucky dip to try out each (humbug jacobs with a cross arm was a delight).
Go forth and enjoy buying spindles!
Go forth and enjoy buying spindles!
I need to make a similar list for next weekend. Apart from the drop spindle. I still have one unused from April because my spinning mojo went walkies
October 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I need to make a similar list for next weekend. Apart from the drop spindle. I still have one unused from April because my spinning mojo went walkies
So exciting! If they are smallish blocks I would forgo bobbins and just occasionally untangle the mess. I do enjoy silly intarsia!
September 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So exciting! If they are smallish blocks I would forgo bobbins and just occasionally untangle the mess. I do enjoy silly intarsia!
This is glorious. Very innovative.
September 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This is glorious. Very innovative.
I'm fortunate in this job that I can get away with knitting in in-person meetings. Keeps me alert, less distracting than a phone and at the end I have a thing. Go for it!
September 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm fortunate in this job that I can get away with knitting in in-person meetings. Keeps me alert, less distracting than a phone and at the end I have a thing. Go for it!
Hiya Hiyas do down to 0.7 (I think) mm in fixed circs! I hope you can get them over there (I saw your latest attempt so went through your posts and realised you're the cool recreate stockings person, so sorry for replying to an old thing)
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hiya Hiyas do down to 0.7 (I think) mm in fixed circs! I hope you can get them over there (I saw your latest attempt so went through your posts and realised you're the cool recreate stockings person, so sorry for replying to an old thing)
Flax has a much longer staple than cotton, so does not need quite the same technique. While yes, try all the combinations of fibre and tool, I would instinctively go for a drop spindle for linen as it doesn't need a woolen spin. A super light drop spindle, of course!
September 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Flax has a much longer staple than cotton, so does not need quite the same technique. While yes, try all the combinations of fibre and tool, I would instinctively go for a drop spindle for linen as it doesn't need a woolen spin. A super light drop spindle, of course!
It looks like factory spinning mules automated out the experience needed of how much fibre to let through each cycle as well as the rate one pulls back the arm and the length of pause, affecting how much spin is added before winding on.
Thank you for introducing me to this rabbit hole! 3/3
Thank you for introducing me to this rabbit hole! 3/3
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It looks like factory spinning mules automated out the experience needed of how much fibre to let through each cycle as well as the rate one pulls back the arm and the length of pause, affecting how much spin is added before winding on.
Thank you for introducing me to this rabbit hole! 3/3
Thank you for introducing me to this rabbit hole! 3/3
and the cotton was prepared on cards, so that matches with drafting the fibre while it's being spun. Wiki also notes that the original thread was coarse and weak, and lots of developments were made.
The American video you linked had no drafting of the roving at all, hence thick thread. 2/
The American video you linked had no drafting of the roving at all, hence thick thread. 2/
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
and the cotton was prepared on cards, so that matches with drafting the fibre while it's being spun. Wiki also notes that the original thread was coarse and weak, and lots of developments were made.
The American video you linked had no drafting of the roving at all, hence thick thread. 2/
The American video you linked had no drafting of the roving at all, hence thick thread. 2/
I reckon the determining factor is how far on the back stroke the clamp closes. If it's open all the way, there's no drafting happening, so you spin the thickness of the roving. If you close it part way you draft out the roving (like long draw). Wikipedia comments that it's good for woolen spins 1/
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I reckon the determining factor is how far on the back stroke the clamp closes. If it's open all the way, there's no drafting happening, so you spin the thickness of the roving. If you close it part way you draft out the roving (like long draw). Wikipedia comments that it's good for woolen spins 1/
West Yorkshire Spinners do a dk sock range. I would find this easier as I'd be getting everything tangled or accidentally knit the two stitches separately if I tried to hold some double.
August 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
West Yorkshire Spinners do a dk sock range. I would find this easier as I'd be getting everything tangled or accidentally knit the two stitches separately if I tried to hold some double.