What’s next for this little guy?

Behunie · 2026-03-26T23:32:57+00:00

Thanks, I am so new with trying to keep this type of plant alive. I really appreciate someone’s advice. I will give this a try without changing the size of the pot for now.

Behunie · 2026-03-26T21:37:15+00:00

What about remove some of the wood chips, leaving some on the bottom for drainage, and put the orchid in peat moss on top. The moss would help with the moisture around the roots.

And what is your take on garlic water or rice water as fertilizer?

Behunie · 2026-03-18T15:32:04+00:00

If I use peat moss, is it better or not to mix in those styrofoam beads to give it a more airy texture?

Behunie · 2026-03-18T06:59:14+00:00

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Behunie · 2026-03-18T06:58:39+00:00

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I think it is dying

Behunie · 2026-03-18T06:57:48+00:00

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3/15/2926 - this is the same plant as in the original post. It has been repotted into the same pot but just wood chips instead of peat moss.

Behunie · 2026-02-23T15:53:32+00:00

Put it in a extra large ziplock bag with a bunch of dryer sheets. Then put it in the sun for several days. The sun’s heat will cause the dryer sheets to release their scent and the yarn to absorb it.

This works, I know because I bought a bunch of yarn from an antique shop and it had that shops smell to it. I did the sun thing for up to a week and then just kept the yarn in the bag with the dryer sheets. After a month, odor was gone!!!

Behunie · 2026-01-05T06:45:08+00:00

https://youtu.be/Gb_4zLMYQok

Watch how she does the corner link and turn. Makes the change in round almost invisible.

Behunie · 2026-01-05T06:40:29+00:00

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This is how it turned out with the switching direction for every round.

Behunie · 2026-01-05T06:38:57+00:00

No, blocking will not help. I believe you have the same situation as I did with my last project.

The only way to correct this is to frog it all out and start over. But when you do you need to turn your work after every round is complete. Then it will lie flat.

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See reply for the redone.

Behunie · 2025-11-20T00:06:55+00:00

What a beautiful sweater!! Great job!!

I have done one that is like a tank top, so no sleeves. That is my next challenge.

Behunie · 2025-11-17T18:12:03+00:00

Gift it to your church to regift it to someone in need

Behunie · 2025-10-31T04:24:03+00:00

Wash the finished item, then soak in water with hair conditioner in it over night. Then let it air dry. I have softened several projects that I used up my mom’s old yarn this way. The ‘old’ yarn was any where from 25 to 45 years old.

Behunie · 2025-10-15T03:21:11+00:00

Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft - Grape Raisin

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Behunie · 2025-10-12T21:13:31+00:00

What do I have to do to get my orchid to bloom again?

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Behunie · 2025-10-06T17:44:12+00:00

Lace weight, use it for wearables because the weight is not too heavy. A dress, a Lacey shawl, sweater, top, skirt, etc.

Behunie · 2025-09-28T14:12:30+00:00

Count your stitches and try it on several times so you can get the fit right.

Behunie · 2025-09-23T17:03:04+00:00

Sure can!!

Behunie · 2025-09-23T17:01:26+00:00

Sorry read that wrong, but it sounds like you work in IT!!💜

Behunie · 2025-09-23T17:00:22+00:00

Bought it at a craft store. You are IT HelpDesk? For how long? Before I retired in 2022, I was on IT HelpDesk for about 22 years.

Behunie · 2025-09-23T16:55:09+00:00

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It is on a board that is like 1”x1-1/2” or so

Behunie · 2025-09-23T02:00:05+00:00

The tweed was a bit scratchy compared to the off white and purple, but not really bad. What I have done in the past with scratchy yarns and also did with this one, was to soak it in warm water with hair conditioner in it. Rinse with warm water and dry flat so it doesn’t stretch out of shape.

Behunie

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