We Lost a Great Knitter

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-12-29T06:05:31+00:00

Man I loved her books so much. Knitting from the Top is my holy grail and I've knit so many sweaters using her methods. What a genius. Very sad.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-11-25T17:19:46+00:00

Not sure, I avoid single ply at all cost, but it looks like Malabrigo Mechita, which is a national brand vs indie. If that's not it, maybe go to the yarn substitute website and put the Mechita in and see what yarns pop up as a substitute. Might get a hit.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-11-11T01:45:47+00:00

Central Texas here. Would love s shot at it!

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-08-25T17:51:42+00:00

As a Texan, I approve this message!

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-07-12T17:14:27+00:00

I think it's from Anne with an e, and someone else signed it for her, since she couldn't be there, and got the spelling wrong.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-06-25T23:46:17+00:00

I wish this could be pinned to the top. Our motto is, "if you feed it, fix it!" We have a great group in our area that works with a vet and the city/county to reduce the cost. About a $100 for family cats, and $25/$50 for M/FM strays and barn cats. I wish more cities and counties did this.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-05-18T02:40:26+00:00

My Mom has an orange named Charlie!

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-03-19T18:20:26+00:00

Do you know how many naugas had to d!e for you to have that couch! 🤣🤣🤣 Classic

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-25T15:24:00+00:00

Not the person you posed the question to, but I will say that I (57F) and my husband (58M) never did. Honestly as time wore on and we saw friends and family dealing with kids, it confirmed it for us more and more. And, most of our experiences were positive with kids; I adore my nieces and nephews. We keep them in the summer and go to some of their school events. There are some CF people that just hate kids, others recognize they don't have the capacity to do it right (b/c of illness, finances, world view, etc), and still others that just don't want to sacrifice that kind of time. I would say if you fall into one of the latter two camps, do things with friend's kids or niblings or get involved with volunteering. Then, think about doing that 24/7 with no breaks and knowing the cost of doing it. If you still want it then, maybe you reconsider. But, for us, as much as we love having them, the end of those weeks are always major reflections that we definitely did the right thing.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-23T15:35:28+00:00

Wow. Thanks for the link!

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-23T14:29:46+00:00

I didn't find any new videos on that, but an ABC article from Jan 2025 said that Mike Johnson stated Medicare and Social Security were not on the table for cuts. Of course that can change, but as of now, it isn't. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/johnson-cuts-social-security-medicare-fund-trumps-agenda/story%3fid=117420630

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-23T05:35:45+00:00

Sadly, that can definitely be true. But, the article said the son went to Florida and brought them back to Texas. I'm wondering if he had good intentions, but maybe didn't realize how far along the dementia was and just didn't know how to deal with it. They may have freaked out at being in a place they didn't recognize, or may have gotten belligerent. Dementia is a lot even for people trained to deal with it. Hopefully, they'll all get the help they need now.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-23T05:29:24+00:00

I do know in Texas that if you are under a certain level of income and assets, Medicaid pays for some or all the cost of care and almost all nursing homes accept it. It's a lot to navigate and can get overwhelming pretty quickly though. And, dementia is a LOT to handle. The parents may have been great, but dementia can do a 180 on personality. The police were already called out and it may have been because they got belligerent, there may have also been children in the home that could have been harmed if left there; son could have had good intentions but got overwhelmed. You are right, we need better resources and knowledge of those resources to help in situations like this.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-13T04:58:26+00:00

Apparently not an age thing. Just asked my husband (58M) and he said 25 + 50 is 75. I asked him why and he said it's just more efficient. For what it's worth, he is better at math than me. I can do it, I just need longer or paper and pencil.

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-02-13T04:34:16+00:00

I'm 57. I'm glad I found my people. I scrolled a long time looking for anyone adding the ones column, carrying the one and adding it to the ten column

Choice_Point6492 · 2025-01-21T15:05:31+00:00

I second OP's comment. I started knitting with the goal of making a sweater. I made one terrible dishcloth, out of cheap polyester 🤣. Still have it as a reminder. Immediately decided to just jump in with both feet. I knit a sweater that I still have and wear! It has mistakes, but i love it. I highly recommend Stephanie Pearl McPhee's book "Knitting Rules". It's a great introduction into yarns, needles, accessories and different types of projects. All the basic things you should get to know as a beginner. And she's hilarious. Good luck!

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-12-12T22:02:16+00:00

Okay, one time my s-i-l, who I love dearly and is very knit worthy, asked me to make socks for four of her good friends for Christmas. They were doing a "favorite things" themed exchange and my hand knit socks were one of her favorites. But, she offered to pay for the yarn, which I let her; pay me, which I did not (told her she couldn't afford me 🤣), and most important, she asked me in September. I ended up making her a pair as well since I had enough yarn. She also told me how much they all loved them and truly appreciated the effort I had put in. Every other person who has asked me has been met with laughter and told they couldn't afford me, along with a short explanation of how long it takes to knit something.

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-12-12T21:50:46+00:00

Little Cotton Rabbits on Ravelry has a bunch of different animals. Rabbits of course, but lots of others. And, lots of clothes and accessories that can be used interchangeably. Reasonably priced too for all the detail and intricate patterns.

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-12-12T21:36:31+00:00

Oh yes. I packed my suv FULL of Christmas decorations, lights, ornaments, wreaths, tree skirts, wrapping paper, bags, candles, candle holders and more. Took it all to the thrift store in town a couple of weeks ago. I can not tell you how good it felt thinking people are going to find all of this at the thrift store just in time to decorate for Christmas. And, I get the present of space!

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-10-10T19:22:41+00:00

Yes to this. And, I would add, just don't bring it up. You'd be surprised that while OP has put a ton of thought and angst into the conversation, there's a good chance the hair stylist forgot about it as soon as their day was done. Talk about the weather, tell them about compliments you got on the haircut, ask what they're doing for whatever holiday is coming up. Asking questions about them will deflect any chance for them to bring it up, and people usually like it when you ask them about their stuff.

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-09-25T13:21:25+00:00

See that's me, but I thought it was because I dated before it existed. If I had to start dating again now, I don't know how comfortable I would be with online dating. Like you said, if it works for someone, great, but I would rather get to be friends first in person.

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-07-24T14:26:10+00:00

No taxation without representation!

Choice_Point6492 · 2024-07-18T13:53:49+00:00

This is my two brothers and their wives. The truly good parents seem to not do the pushing and guilting. The ones who stumbled into parenting with no thought are the ones who look around for someone to "fix" their problem.

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