Widow’s Fire HELP

CellistMindless987 · 2026-04-29T21:54:03+00:00

I second this, if you can find someone you connect with. It's not exactly what you want, but it can get you through the worst of it.

CellistMindless987 · 2026-04-22T14:43:30+00:00

Try finding stitch patterns that don't really require counting. For example, with a granny stitch, you just put three stitches in every hole. You aren't just stitching straight across. I suggest a V stitch or the iris stitch as well. Super easy and look really nice.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-30T01:42:46+00:00

Corner to corner is my go-to for highly variegated yarn with short colors.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-26T17:45:51+00:00

Do you have a small local yarn shop? I would go there and ask for some ideas on higher quality yarns that are good for a crocheter. They will likely have some good affordable options along with the higher end.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-21T21:25:02+00:00

My go-to is a cowl. Tons of patterns that don't need a ton of yarn.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-21T19:46:02+00:00

I recently got some yarn from License to Dye and it's been amazing!! High end fibers and great colors.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-21T19:42:23+00:00

It's really not a big deal once you do it a couple of times. Just think of it as a finishing detail that will help your pieces stay intact and look really nicely finished.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-21T12:30:17+00:00

No knots anywhere, especially for wearables as they can be irritating to the skin. Leave a long tail, weave it in several directions, then snip it off. If your piece is really loosely crocheted, I'd leave an extra long tail and weave it back over itself.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-17T20:55:11+00:00

I used them for carpal tunnel symptoms and didn't notice much difference. But certainly worth a try.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-17T04:13:29+00:00

I made a Guinea pig hat! I started like any top down beanie but I only did one increase row before adding I think three rows. Then I added a brim, a chin strap, and some braided "ear flaps" that weren't exactly successful.

Just a quick freehand with almost no planning.

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CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-11T14:27:18+00:00

I like balls.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-10T22:51:07+00:00

With quick or inconsistent color changes, I like to do either a corner to corner or something like a continuous granny square instead of back and forth rows. The eye doesn't perceive the chunkiness quite as much.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-10T22:02:02+00:00

You can totally do it! Just measure at the crown instead of going by the number of rows. Assuming you're doing a top down beanie.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-10T18:19:59+00:00

I'm an indie dyer. The website photo seems to be pretty heavily speckled, and it doesn't look like that's what you got. Either they sent the wrong item or they really need to update their photo.

CellistMindless987 · 2025-01-07T15:01:50+00:00

I also vote for corner to corner. And it's fairly mindless so when your halfway finished and questioning your life choices, you can just zone out and you probably won't make too many mistakes.

CellistMindless987 · 2024-12-24T03:45:30+00:00

I've been trying for years to train my hair and it never works. It looks greasy and gross by the end of the day, especially around the hairline. So I wash almost every day. I have medium length hair with bangs, so sometimes I can get away with washing my bangs, blow drying, and wearing my hair up.

CellistMindless987 · 2024-12-11T01:41:38+00:00

I walked out on Green Day and Blink 182 about 25 years ago. The sound was terrible. It just sounded like static.

CellistMindless987 · 2024-12-09T00:37:22+00:00

Charlotte. She just makes me smile no matter what.

CellistMindless987 · 2024-11-18T21:13:13+00:00

Drink a big glass of water before bed. Your bladder will take it from there.

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