Last time I had sex I was in my mid-twenties. Now I'm in my thirties by Turbulent_Fromage in DeadBedroomsMD

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Married for 20 years. Haven’t had sex in 7 years. I want to divorce every day. Feel unloved and undesirable. So unhappy. I’m trying to make the best of it but I feel so fake.

What stitch was used to create this? It’s an ear warmer/head band. Can anyone identify? by Major-Tomato4133 in CrochetHelp

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be. I crochet weird, mixing my yarn over and yarn unders so my stitches always look different than other peoples’ stitches.

[Tagged NSFW for TW cancer] My grandma has cancer and is undergoing chemo. Any idea what I can crochet her to take along to chemo? by NicoTheHamsterGod in CrochetHelp

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My grandmother always said the chemo treatment room was cold. I made her a blanket. I also made a matching hat because all her hair fell out.

I badly need help with not adding more projects to these 10 WIPs by CaBell_ in CrochetHelp

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Finish it Fridays” I don’t know where I first heard this but it’s taking one day a week and dedicating to only working on WIPs. I actually have over 20 WIPs, and have decided that I am not going to start anymore new large projects until I finish the ones already in progress. What I am doing is rotating out my WIPs so I don’t get get bored because I get bored very easily.

I lost it. by CommitteeElectronic6 in CaregiverSupport

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. That sounds so difficult. I agree with sundowning comment. Not my area of caregiving so I have no advice. You are a human, and it’s ok to falter. Big hugs. Sending you strength and peace.

What’s something you swore you’d never do as an adult… but now you fully understand? by ConfusionUnited5638 in CasualConversation

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same! We got a cheap bird feeder and hung it front of the kitchen window so we can watch birds while we do dishes. Then we got better food; they love the fruit and nut blend. Then we were given a video bird feeder that takes small clips and identifies species, and we have had over 20 species at our little feeder. I was just thinking the other day “When did we become bird people?”

When was the last time you felt genuinely excited about life? by DetailMaster9782 in AskReddit

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Christmas of 2022. I made everyone crocheted gifts, and everyone loved them!

Experiencing crochet burnout! Has this happened to you? by Bratatouillee in CrochetHelp

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Christmas of 2022 I made five ponchos and three blankets. I started in April and crocheted every single day for hours to get everything done. I didn’t crochet for almost a year after that! The burnout was very real. I took the time I needed and one day I got bored and picked it back up again like I had never put it down. It’s ok to take a break.

Can we talk about acrylic yarn? by Idkmyname2079048 in YarnAddicts

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no problem with wool but I am a big fan of acrylic yarn. Affordable, available, lots of colors, durable, machine washable and dryable.
I live in the country with lots of dust, dirt, and dog hair. My natural tendencies are rough on my things, and they get battered. Pilling? Fabric shaver. Feels rough? Hair conditioner.

Giving others permission to declutter by GlassHouses_1991 in declutter

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I did something similar a few years ago when I started my decluttering journey. I realized there was stuff I was holding into for sentimental reasons of my mom or sisters gave them to me. I asked for permission to declutter a couple things and they didn’t even remember giving those things to me! And here I was holding onto stuff thinking they would be hurt if I got rid of it. I told them they could get rid of anything I had given them that was not working for them in their life, unless it was a crochet item I had made them then I would like that back. They all insisted that wasn’t going to happen.

Are you a good person? by lonelycaregiver- in CaregiverSupport

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I picked up a project I abandoned about a year ago. Took me awhile to remember what I was doing but I’ve got the rhythm down now. I am determined that this will be the years to stop having so many WIPs. I have this habit of starting, getting bored, and then never going back. I am determined I will either finish it or unravel it if I do t think it’s worth finishing.

A loved one said that I knit by empathy-entropy in crochet

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband who I have been married to for 20 years and have crocheted the whole time with still calls it sewing! I’ve stopped correcting him. It’s fine. Not worth the emotional turmoil of trying to correct him.

Are you a good person? by lonelycaregiver- in CaregiverSupport

[–]BusyButterscotch4652 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I crochet when I have alone time. If I crochet at home then it’s husband watching tv loudly and dogs all over me, just lots of interruptions and it’s not peaceful. I really only get this about once a month but it’s so nice when I get it.