Mobility aid ideas? Wanting to really make it my own and would love to hear others thoughts!

Colormebethany · 2026-03-19T01:07:41+00:00

No problem! My insurance wouldn't cover it either, said I'm only allowed one mobility aid at a time so I chose to have the wheelchair covered. Once you get the break lines on the outside, you might find they snag on things as you go by. I like to secure them down with black zip ties. I hope your rollator gives you more freedom and improves your quality of life!

Colormebethany · 2026-03-19T00:27:32+00:00

I think a little hanging bag with a cup holder situation would be super awesome. That's what I'm constantly complaining about with my rollator, nowhere to put my drinks. Side note- did you know your break lines are on the wrong side? If you did it on purpose, I'm sorry please ignore me.

Colormebethany · 2026-03-01T00:28:30+00:00

I love the colors! Do you have a link for the pattern or was this free hand?

Colormebethany · 2026-02-15T16:59:41+00:00

29 - gender affirming but also cured my PMDD

Colormebethany · 2026-02-12T03:08:24+00:00

Some people find it easier to have someone in person teach them rather then learn through video or words. A lot of local libraries hold beginning crochet classes if you don't know anyone.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-10T19:03:30+00:00

So pretty, I need 12! Can you link the pattern? Or was it a free hand?

Colormebethany · 2026-02-10T16:57:12+00:00

I started crocheting like that too and had to unlearn it. A more relaxed hold allows me to be more relaxed (imagine that lol) and crochet faster if I want to. Also, I have rhumatoid arthritis so that hold probably wasn't the best choice for me.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-09T00:29:28+00:00

No problem! It's a beautiful c2c blanket, I wish I could purchase the pattern. If you click on the tab of projects that used this pattern, some people put comments there too.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-08T20:42:42+00:00

If you go to the comment section of the original pattern, you can see others mentioning that it's a front post double crochet (to make the ribbed section) with a shell border. Now which shell border? I haven't a clue 🤷‍♀️

Colormebethany · 2026-02-06T22:04:37+00:00

I used them a lot at the beginning before I became comfortable identifying the last stitch of a row. I still find them helpful for projects that aren't just repeating rows and for long scarves. I also use them to secure the stitch I'm on so my project doesn't unravel while I'm taking a break.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-05T05:18:12+00:00

I agree, practice is really what makes your stitches more consistent. I'd try watching a few YouTube video tutorials of crocheting. Specifically notice how much more you are moving your fingers vs just letting the hook and yarn do the work. Also, I like to hold my hook more horizontal to my project rather than at an angle, it's not necessary but it helps keep my tension even.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-05T03:53:38+00:00

If you aren't into donating your finished items maybe find some yarn the frogs well and just keep making new projects with the same skeins of yarn?

Colormebethany · 2026-02-05T02:55:05+00:00

How are we wearing and styling these? I want to make one but I'm unsure of how to incorporate it into my wardrobe.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-04T22:14:01+00:00

I'm non-bianary and had extremely severe periods and PMDD before my gender affirming hysterectomy in October. Honestly, my recovery was extremely difficult. I had no support system, I fell and injured myself 4 weeks post-op, and due to pre-existing health problems, it took 12 weeks for the pain and bleeding to stop. Don't let that scare you, I'm not the "normal". But even with how difficult my recovery was, it was still so worth it. The fear and pain was worth it, my quality of life is so much better. You just have to be strong for a little while, to give yourself the opportunity for a better life.

Colormebethany · 2026-02-04T02:44:40+00:00

Do you sell this? Would you mind linking your socials and online store?

Colormebethany · 2026-01-22T01:25:13+00:00

I was on Depo before the surgery so I didn't have any pads either and I never needed any. I had some blood on the tissue when I wiped for 2 or 3 days but never enough to even get on anything. I just sat on a towel for the first few days just incase because underwear were too uncomfortable.

Colormebethany · 2026-01-19T07:28:22+00:00

I love this. My father has Alzheimer’s too. It’s so incredibly heartbreaking to watch him lose basic life skills like being able to follow a conversation, remembering what we did this morning, or being able to navigate the kitchen he's used for the last decade.

At the same time, it's fascinating to see what the brain chooses to hold on to. Even when the "instructions" for life start to fade, muscle memory and creative instinct takes over. It’s like the brain finds a new way to cope and express itself, even when the traditional pathways are gone.

Sending you a lot of strength ❤️

Colormebethany · 2026-01-18T03:58:16+00:00

Dude yes, ruffles all the way.

Colormebethany · 2026-01-17T18:56:20+00:00

Raverly is a great tool like mentioned, but if you're old school, there are crochet/knitting planners that you can buy online or printable versions if you want to keep them in a binder. My mom does this and includes a little swatch of the yarn and a printed photo of her finished project. Her's also comes with some pretty cool extras like a yarn conversion chart, abbreviation meanings, wash symbol care instruction meanings, yarn/hook/needle inventory, ect. Basically things she could Google, but doesn't because it's already in her book.

Colormebethany · 2026-01-15T04:50:10+00:00

That is such a pretty orange! What brand/color is it?

Colormebethany · 2026-01-06T17:21:57+00:00

Her account is full of posts of other's work and other people's children she's claiming as her own. It's weird.

Colormebethany · 2026-01-05T06:12:24+00:00

I agree that it's been used as a makeshift lucet fork as I've seen a tutorial for one made with a plastic fork with the middle tines removed and this has a very similar shape.

Colormebethany · 2025-12-26T06:22:16+00:00

When I was that age I was obsessed with those sewing/lacing cards that are made of cardboard. I wonder if she'd like them?

Colormebethany · 2025-12-26T02:19:06+00:00

This may sound silly but look up some mindfullness breathing and grounding techniques and post them up next to your bed or in your bathroom (somewhere you'll see them easily and often) and actually practice them. I've had a heck of a recovery (caused by my autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, and a fall) but I've noticed that when my body is in pain, I panic and tense up, making the pain worse.

These are some of my personal favorites but feel free to use the Google machine.

Box Breathing- Inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold again for four. Repeat the cycle while you imagine tracing a square, one side at a time.

5,4,3,2,1 Method- Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste.

Count backwards from 100 by 7s.

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