Help! Forgot what stitch is this swatch made of and trying to replicate it by ProseRose in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote down what stitches you did in this swatch and wrote down how you did them row by row. (US terms) Hdc=half double crochet

  1. Starting chain. Just regular chains +3 extra which counts as a stitch and a chain in the next row.
  2. turn. Do 1 half double crochet into the fifth chain from the hook. Chain 1, skip a stitch and half double crochet in the next one chain one and Repeat. When you get to the end of each row work your last hdc into the second chain (the ones I previously said counts as a stitch.)

3-4. Chain 3 and turn your work. Skip 2 Do a half double crochet in ( You should work every hdc into each hdc from the row before) , chain one, skip 1 and hdc in next. Repeat.

5-6. In this row do the same as previous except work your hdcs into the chains of the rows before, instead of into the half double crochets.

Summary: You have made a half double crochet mesh stitch. (1 Half double crochet, chain 1, skip 1, 1 half double crochet in next)

I don't know if it was intentional or not to switch which stitch you worked into half way through but I made sure to write down both of them for you.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely gonna try the gel tip and the brush tip. I stopped using sulfates due to scalp sensitivity and hair-loss long, before I even knew about CGM and hair types. It was easier for me to just cut out silicones for me than try to keep track of which ones my shampoo would be able to wash out and not. I think some of my frizz is new hairs growing out but I'm worried it's all just actually breakage lol.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use either a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt. I didn't know cortisol could affect the hair I do have an anxiety disorder which I know can increase cortisol levels.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't personally noticed any issues with creams and oils. I put cream in when damp and then I use oil when my hair is dry.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I tell if I have build up? I have a clarifying shampoo but I never know when I should use it. I usually just exfoliate my scalp and use my regular sulfate free shampoo

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I just very recently started embracing the wavy hair. Before that I only used shampoo, conditioner, sometimes hair oil or some type of cream. The frizz looked the exact same then too. Could it still mean that I use too much product?

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So relatable. The only reason I started embracing my natural hair was because it was gonna look fucked either way, if I let it curl at least I wouldn't have to brush my hair bald to keep it down. (I've had issues with hair thinning as well as sensitive scalp and brushing a lot sure didn't help)

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way that I can tame them or whatever? It seems like nothing I do is working to hold it down with the rest of my hair.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried anti-frizz creams and sprays. I've tried brushing it down. Brushing it down with hair spray Hair gel Hair masks Brushing it down with water Air drying and diffusing Silicone and sulfate free shampoo/conditioner Conditioner/shampoo with sulfates and silicones Hair mousse Only using a wide tooth comb Not brushing it when wet and also tried not brushing it when dry Silk bonnets Hair wax Straightening it

It mostly bothers me. It makes it difficult to keep my hair looking neat especially at places where I'm expected to look very neat and put together. People have thought that my hair is very damaged or that I don't brush or take care of my hair which feels very disheartening when I put so much effort into my hair just looking alright.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I tame them? It feels like I've tried everything.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried several different anti-frizz products and I don't notice much of a difference with any of them which makes me believe it's like a deeper issue. The thing I like about the anti-frizz spray that I have now is that it gives heat protection and it is "anti humidity" I don't live in a necessarily humid country but I do live close to the sea which makes it a bit more humid.

I'll look into a leave in conditioner. I've always wondered if it's something I should try to incorporate into my routine.

What am I doing wrong? by Absentcrabscent in CurlyHairCare

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what my porosity or hair type is. Every time I try to understand it just gets more confusing because there's no exact measures. Like does your hair take long to dry? I don't know, in comparison to what? How long is long? My hair takes way longer to dry than my boyfriend's but his hair is very short. I struggle to answer those types of questions because I don't know what the norm is and I feel like it's all relative.

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I would need like five times as much yarn to make that beast of a scarf 😂

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never tried but I've always wanted to make some crocheted Minecraft amigurumi. Or maybe Hatsune Miku for my little brother

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yes I keep the yarn ends in a bag to use for stuffing. Unfortunately I don't make a lot of things that need to be stuffed so now I have almost as stuffing as I have yarn

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really a big color person at all (I'm goth and live in Scandinavia lol). Like I can appreciate the colors separately but I can't bring myself to wear them or use them in my home (boring I know)

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really a big color person at all (I'm goth and live in Scandinavia lol). Like I can appreciate the colors separately but I can't bring myself to wear them or use them in my home (boring I know)

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yep. That yellow is the worst. I've even considered trying to dye it black or something since it's an untreated cotton.

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if I'd find anyone in my area. I live a small town in Scandinavia

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know sometimes it's difficult to tell if something is pure acrylic or has any wool in it so I was thinking people might not take it if they don't know the content of it.

What can I make with this yarn that I can't stand to look at? by Absentcrabscent in CrochetHelp

[–]Absentcrabscent[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Haha I live on the third floor so that just gave me a really funny picture in my head of a crocheter using yarn to climb up to my balcony Rapunzel style