The Bluestocking - the one where the nights start to draw in

[Boiledbeetle]

Previous thread:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5401672-the-autumn-bluestocking-mist-mellow-fruitfulness-and-hot-chocolate

Settles down in the comfy chair by the fire.

It is so amazing what an accomplished knitter you have become.

Cables have inherent stretchiness imo

That cable square is brilliant, Myrtle, you'll be taking on an entire Aran jumper soon!

I love your cable square Myrtle. It's fab. And the colour is gorgeous too.

You're right that it's still tight when using a cable needle but not as much as when you are using your ordinary needles because you can angle the cable slightly when you are knitting from it, which makes it easier.

I have a couple of cable needles that have ridges in them, indentations carved into the wood. They are really good at not having things slip off. I would offer to lend it to you pending the arrival of your new set* but it doesn't seem wise to be sharing addresses with people we meet on t'interweb, even in the lovely Blue Stocking.

*What type of set is the Walrus getting you? You've piqued my knitting nerdiness!

I've used the straight cable needles & possibly the ones with a V, but I hadn't seen the U shaped ones before.

I use toothpicks for cabling although I haven't cabled for years.

@ifIwerenotanandroid I've just ordered a new nail polish!

https://rainbow-connection.co.uk/collections/new-in/products/ethereal-awakening-ships-end-sep

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! 😍💅

That's gorgeous, Magpie

I think it goes nicely with my wings.

I want him to get me this interchangeable needle system.

KnitPro Nova Deluxe Interchangeable Needle Set 5" (13cm) | 8 Sizes (3.5mm to 8mm) https://amzn.eu/d/6VOxeIW

Other systems are over £100!

I realise I have confused a cable needle with the cables used for knitting systems, but as the needles are double pointed, I hope to use one ofnthem as a cable needle.

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Aw, don't feel left out, Boily!

Nooooooooooooooooo!

Step away from the beetle with your nail polish and wool.

Although I do look cute in that jumper.

<scratches all over>

Nope! Get the wool off me.

I notice I'm being held down whilst the nail polish is applied!

Just glad knitting jumpers and painting hedgehog nails is an impossibility.

Oh dear, you don't look well! Sorry about that. At least your legs are beautifully painted.

I can't stop watching that gif 😍

I see you captured my just touched wool reaction perfectly.

I'm off to bathe in Calomine lotion.

According to the AI, this is you IN a bath.🙄

Be afraid humans, be very afraid.

Looks like the Hive Mind has got you, Boily😨

All the more for the rest of us (edited for spelling)

The nail polish definitely suits Magpie better than beetle. Though painting creatures with natural iridescence is like gilding the lily.

@AlexandraLeaving knit as you go jumper? 😂

That looks all lovely and cosy, although the knitting whilst wearing is a twist.

I like the look of wool but actually touching it is a different story.

Of course, there was that time you went for the nudist look, you'd have benefited from a knitted jumper then! Plus it would have been safe to do your nails!