not as talented as everyone else but i made this recently

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u/Freebready 1d ago

Don't bring yourself down to lift others up!

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

wise words..

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u/Odd_Drive3121 1d ago

You are very talented, stop this self deprecating (or fishing for complements 🤔) nonsense!!

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i saw a whole cloak right before this so 😓 the commitment!! but thank you

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u/einekleineZiege 21h ago

That's more patience than talent lol

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u/Outrageous-Baker-510 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’ve been thinking about how to reblock a kinda felted hat omg you’ve saved me. Beautiful yarn choice too omg combined with your tension and pattern it’s so pretty

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u/Outrageous-Baker-510 1d ago

The casualty saved

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

aww thank you so much you’re too kind! and yea, blocking over a bowl is odd but it lowkey works too well (the yarn is ellie k’s mohair if you’re interested, they have so many gorgeous colours)

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u/Responsible-Ranger25 21h ago

The yarn is so pretty! Were you holding multiple strands together?

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

i held two!!

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u/Grouchy-Method-2366 1d ago

"Reblocking" does not reverse felting unfortunately. You can try stretching it out a bit but it will always be felted.

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u/Outrageous-Baker-510 1d ago

Soz man I was just being sloppy with terms, I get that.

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u/AshestoAssets 1d ago

don't forget that comparison is the thief of joy; looks great my friend 🙌

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i appreciate it ❤️

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u/Grouchy-Method-2366 1d ago

Sorry to be the Party pooper but you twist your stitches every other row. Twistfaq

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i purposefully did that here thanks 😛 but i appreciate the attention to detail

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u/Grouchy-Method-2366 1d ago

Why would you purposefully twist stitches every other row? That usually happens when someone wraps either knits or purls the other way and doesn't untwist when working flat.

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i liked the way it looked with the texture, colour, and pattern. i’m sure it’s not for everyone, but i enjoy the way it looks that way! thanks for the feedback, though.

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u/skiingrunner1 23h ago

i like the texture it made as well! it’s fun to see how twisted stitches can affect the look of a knit fabric

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

yay i’m glad someone else is into it

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u/Grouchy-Method-2366 1d ago

Just to be sure you don't misunderstand what I mean: you did it on purpose on the white part at the bottom as well?

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

yea it had to match, it’s technically supposed to be the same colour all over but i wanted to use cotton for those parts, so. but yes! it doesn’t look exactly the same but i tried lol

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u/Charyou_Tree_19 1d ago

So to be clear - you made something lovely, altered the technique to suit your taste and you don’t think you’re talented? Chickenboy, here is your knitting trophy 🏆

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

oh you’re so sweet thank you so much 😓

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u/linnlea00 1d ago

Were not talented, weve just practiced for a lot longer.

Some have the perk of seeing pictures in their minds to aid with imagining eg color choices or modifications. Some are good at understanding the 3d space and how to manipulate the yarn for different techniques.

Some dont. Its not a talent thing. And its not a pre-recuisite. Just a bonus.

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u/SeekingAnonymity107 1d ago

Good work, but pity to cover the curls 😍

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

haha, yea, it’s unfortunate that headwear is my favourite thing to make

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u/blue_bunnys 1d ago

This looks so cool. I'm going to make this.

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

do it!!!

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u/Accomplished-Stay308 1d ago

ARE BONNETS HAVING A COMEBACK?!?! FINALLY!

This is beautiful and your blocking method worked with the things you had. I do it the exact same way.

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

THANK YOU!! i’m so glad someone else does it. and i hope they’re having a comeback cause i love them

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u/Accomplished-Stay308 1d ago

I hope so. I think people putting bows on themselves is them showing that they are a gift to this world.

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i love this!!!

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u/frank3nfurt3r 14h ago

I made the Balabonnet last spring and I’ve been patiently waiting for it to get cold enough to wear it!

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u/StatusFinding1659 21h ago

They were never gone just more popular in the black community now...

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u/Accomplished-Stay308 21h ago

I know about silk bonnets for sleeping popular in the black community, I did not know it was also knitted woolen bonnets.

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u/diffydaffy 1d ago

We do not compare talent over here ❤️ we all started somewhere! And I think your bonnet looks very good! Don't doubt yourself ❤️

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u/Wimminz_HK 20h ago edited 20h ago

Downplaying obviously good work makes actual beginners feel worse about theirs.

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

i’m so sorry that was not my intention 🥲 as a fellow beginner that was evil of me

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u/Manufacturedetinos 1d ago

Very beautiful I love the color

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

yay i’m so glad!

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u/ajbluegrass3 1d ago

No one is as talented as everybody else, friend! We all have our strengths and weaknesses, our skills which have been finely honed, and skills that still need work (or not, if they're not a priority)

You did beautiful work and we celebrate with you, just like you celebrate our work with us!

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u/somedamnwhitekid 1d ago

IT IS LOVELY ! YOU DID SO GOOD

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

THANK YOU!!

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u/Massepunkt_m1 23h ago

Shut up, this is beautiful. There's always someone better than you in a world where everyone is connected, but that does not mean in any way that you're untalented. I've been more proud of worse work, so give yourself a bit more credit

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

aww thank you!

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u/diceunodixon 21h ago

You’re just as talented as you need to be! Finishing a project is a mystery to me, so you managing to do that at least is impressive in my eyes! stares at two half-finished abandoned sweaters

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

lmao this is too real 🥲 good luck

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u/Icy-Demand-9802 21h ago

It looks awesome!

Not that you asked, but I've used a blown up balloon to block a hat, it would probably work for a bonnet also.

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

oh that’s so smart!!!

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u/phillycat4207 21h ago

dont speak of yourself that way! youre very talented! look at that stitch definition!

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

thank you 🫣

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u/variable_undefined 20h ago

That blocking photo is so satisfying to look at lol

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u/somechickenboy 9h ago

lmao i’m so glad someone likes it

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u/andorianspice 19h ago

I love this!

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u/cwthree 1d ago

Nicely done!

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

thank you!

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u/winterberrymeadow 1d ago

I love the colour

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

thank you!

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u/CattleSenior5177 1d ago

Very nice! I love the colour you have chosen too!

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

omg thanks!

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u/CattleSenior5177 1d ago

You're welcome!! Can't wait to see more of your work :)

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u/pissedoffjesus 1d ago

When I tried making a bonnet I couldn't make sense of the instructions and they were bought from a reputable seller/designer.

You're miles ahead of me me and probably a lot of other people.

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

i would recommend this design! it was really nice to follow ❤️

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u/12imtired1 1d ago

so cute and cozy love it

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

thank you ❤️

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u/Sufficient_Mirror_53 1d ago

You ARE talented! This is so cute!

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u/Independent_Pie5933 1d ago

I love your yarn choice with the texture! Pretty amd cozy at the same time!

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u/somechickenboy 1d ago

aww thank you!

Finished Object not as talented as everyone else but i made this recently