Monday, February 6, 2023

Hiya Hiya Ya'll

 

Boxes weren't the only new things to show up last week. I also invested in a new circular needle. Invested is the right word because these things are not cheap.



I'm a big fan of Knit Picks needles but when I went to order the 16 inch size I needed for the Musselburgh hat they were out of stock so I went looking in other places. I found this Hiya Hiya circular on Amazon and what a difference those sharp points make when you are doing those increases. It's a game changer. 



Now that I can stretch my work out on a circular I can see that my 2 day struggle with that crazy cast on was worth it. I'm pleased. I used Emily Ocker's version and something finally clicked.  I do have one weird little bump that came from doing who knows what but since it's a HUGE improvement I'm still doing a well earned happy dance. Now if I can only get that sizing right....







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4 comments:

  1. VeraFebruary 6, 2023 at 9:51 AM

    That Musselburgh is looking great!

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  2. Tired Teacher 2February 6, 2023 at 10:45 AM

    I’d probably stab myself with those sharp tips because I have a tendency to push the needle with the pointer finger on my left hand.

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  3. WanderingcatstudioFebruary 6, 2023 at 1:47 PM

    I've never used the hiya hiya, but Mom has and she loves them! If you haven't, try Chiaogoo Red lace needles - great points on them too

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  4. Delighted HandsFebruary 7, 2023 at 9:08 AM

    That's a truth--the tools sure make a project glide or sink!!!! The hat looks beautiful!

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