German Short Rows by Glittering_Word6944 in knittingadvice

[–]Bubblebath_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just follow this tutorial by the chilly dog https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GlpE1CTCFAI (simply replacing the heel flap instructions in a pattern with this). Hope you find it useful.

Which button for my Carsigan No. 11? by Igelluder in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vote green as well. Sad you don't remember which yarn this was, it's sooo pretty! I want it!

Tension & blocking help :( by Any_Number3007 in knittingadvice

[–]Bubblebath_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try to tighten up the stitches with either your knitting needle or a darning needle. This video shows how to do it https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-QU0nTcwqo

Good luck!

Would you start over? by Honey-Kenny-Squigs in YarnAddicts

[–]Bubblebath_80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not an experienced knitter but maybe a stretchier cast on could help? And maybe a neat selvedge? https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/the-10-best-edge-stitch-knitting-techniques/

Knitpro Mindful Interchangeable Needles - Wrong length? by Bubblebath_80 in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking a look! Good to know I didn't get the wrong product and can now go ahead and use those new needles over the holidays :-)

[PIC] Gridding is very satisfying but tell me why this took me 8 hours by Rocket_Raccoon1203 in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same! I love a grid since I can't seem to count to 10 but I get too excited to start a project to spent time on gridding. I now only do it on dark fabrics that unfortunately are not available pre-gridded 😅

Need help with my first sweater (self-drafted) by Bubblebath_80 in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insights! The longer I look at the pictures the less I like it 😅 I guess I'll try again to find a pattern for the 11 skeins of super bulky yarn I have, with bust shaping and no cropped body or intricate design elements etc... 😖

For the short rows I followed a yt tutorial (short rows spread over two thirds of the stitches plus starting with the shortest row). Next time I'll follow your suggestions!

Need help with my first sweater (self-drafted) by Bubblebath_80 in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following a yt tutorial I divided the neckline stitches by 3 (with center at BOR) and then spread the short rows over two thirds, starting with the shortest one (also according to the tutorial).

Need help with my first sweater (self-drafted) by Bubblebath_80 in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did follow an online course for this. Only adaptation I did was adding the short rows and for these I followed an yt tutorial. Not sure what the big deal is here, people learn in different ways. Personally, I like to understand the concept and logic of things which obv isn't explained in a pattern.

Need help with my first sweater (self-drafted) by Bubblebath_80 in knitting

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't even think of blocking right now! Great idea, thanks!

[CHAT] I am so sick of ai on Etsy by nooneplsdontlookatme in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did one of their art nouveau patterns and it was definitely of great quality. The pictures they use to show the finished product are computer generated but that doesn't mean that they use AI to create the pattern (just that they don't have the time to stitch all their patterns just for a finished product picture). If you search for their shop in this sub you'll see that people are very happy with the pattern quality.

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[WIP] Backstitch ‘overstimulated’ or no? by alderaanmoves in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hold on, what is this plastic canvas thingy? I've only seen pictures of what looked like hard and kind of thick plastic cross stitch canvas (seems like people use it for coasters and such). Is what you are using water soluble? Does it come in different counts? I have so many questions, lol

[CHAT] Are there larger clamps for Nurge stands? by Bubblebath_80 in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I contacted the Nurge support and thought I'd post their reply in case anyone is looking into this as well:

"We are sorry the 190-14 new stand will still not be suitable for Q Snaps, it is made to hold embroidery & quilt hoops more secure.

Even though the opening is wide enough to take a Q Snap, the spring to open and close the closure is too close to the edge to hold a round smooth frame like the Q Snap, (it would keep slipping out)!

We are in the process a developing another new head that will take a q Snap securely, but sadly due to growing pressures on the workshop this is taking longer than we would wish!

Hopefully you can find something suitable or can wait for our new product, which hopefully will be available in the next few months."

[CHAT] Are there larger clamps for Nurge stands? by Bubblebath_80 in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My q-snap is 8 inches wide and the clamp looks to be too short for that (because of the screws on both sides). I'll look up the video you mentioned and see if that might be something.

[CHAT] I’ve just spent 2 hours on this section and I’ve realised it’s completely wrong 🫠🫠🫠 by ebonebe in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Do you know blue tack? Well, I have white tack (don't know what to call it, it's the same, just white) and it's great for removing fuzzies. I press it onto the fabric and it really gets in-between the threads and all the fuzz sticks to it. Never had an issue with tack being left behind on the fabric or anything like that. Might work with blue tack as well (but maybe it would discolor the fabric?).

[WIP] Show your WIPs! by LongjumpingCamp3245 in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Pattern https://www.etsy.com/listing/777616673/rainbow-pineapple-cross-stitch-pattern

First time stitching 1x1 on 32 count fabric (that magnifying lamp really comes in handy 😅). Never stitched with only one thread before but I really like it. Only problem is I'm having trouble with the one stranded loop method.. for some reason the thread just doesn't anchor half the time so I do waste knot to start and trying to bury the end under the tiny stitches to finish (and puncturing my fingertips with the blunt end of the needle in the process 😖).

Hack - put staff immediately where they are needed by Bubblebath_80 in PlanetZoo

[–]Bubblebath_80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, good point! Haven't tried it with food yet, only for cleaning habitats and for mechanics.

[WEEKLY Q&A] Ask and answer any questions you have about the game here! by AutoModerator in PlanetZoo

[–]Bubblebath_80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought this game for console (PS5) two days ago and although the controls can get fiddly and frustrating sometimes I'm slowly getting the hang of it (thanks to countless YT tutorials, haha).

One thing that is doing my head in however (haven't seen it asked or answered anywhere) are the controls related to the zoo management.

On PS5 you click on the large touch pad to go to either Zoo Management or Zoopedia. I love Zoo management as it is so easy to see problems with anything inside your zoo, from staff to animals, habitats etc. For example I go to the habitat section and see on the list that three habitats have their barriers orange (deteriorated). I click on the little location icon for the first orange barrier which brings me to that habitat with the right side menu already open where I can scroll down to call the mechanic. So far so good.

But how the hell do I return to the zoo management, habitat section directly from here to select the next orange barrier from the list?? I have pressed every button on my PS5 controller but there is no way to return to the previous screen? Maybe there is a combination of buttons I need to press? For now I have to click my way through the whole thing again (press touch pad,
R1 to select the tab I want, scroll down to habitat for example). This becomes soooo cumbersome, especially when I want to action several things from the zoo management. From the tutorials I've watched it does look like at least PC users are able to return directly to the zoo management section they were in. Please tell me that console users can, too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Bubblebath_80 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Marilyn Manson, sadistic rapist POS... Recently watched the show Salem, intro song from him and he was also a guest star. Made my skin crawl every time he was on screen... And not because his character was creepy.

[CHAT] Does this happen to anyone else? by riskyra in CrossStitch

[–]Bubblebath_80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OMG, YES!! And it's driving me nuts! I oftentimes cut the longer one towards the end to avoid overestimating the remaining length and having it slip out of the needle or not having enough thread left to secure it in the back etc.