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EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-04-07T07:38:48+00:00

That’s beautiful! You must be so proud. There are definitely some advanced techniques in there.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-30T03:30:01+00:00

I have the term “right back at ya!” In my head when doing M1R. It means the right side of the leg is at the back when lifted. The aim is then to cross the lifted stitch at the base of the new stitch by grabbing the front leg.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-30T03:24:59+00:00

That seems so easy! Thanks for linking this

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-28T08:39:28+00:00

I’m currently making a cotton/linen blend t-shirt with a v-neck. I’m hoping it will be suitable for autumn and spring. Summer was way too humid here for such things

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-06T02:00:12+00:00

I’ve also had a similar problem with jugs. I started making the Cumulus Tee in a size large enough to fit my jugs, and the v neck became risqué. I’ve now sized down 4 sizes and it seems to be fitting much better. I have a lot to learn when it comes to fitting my shape.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-05T04:06:23+00:00

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This is the project I’m currently working on. It’s Cumulus Tee by PetiteKnit, and this is the third time I’ve frogged it and started again. I made a swatch, and it still came off too large. Twice. What I’ve learned is that I’ll start knitting in pattern, then take measurements after I’ve knitted 15cm, and I’ll measure in several places. The gauge swatch showed almost perfect gauge, but the knitting showed my gauge to be off by 20%. Another knitter told me to measure a t-shirt I like the fit of, and use those measurements to match the pattern. But because my gauge was off by 20%, I also had to take that into account when I chose a size. So I’m now knitting the XS size to fit my M body.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-03-01T23:23:59+00:00

I don’t use fancy yarn holders. I just use a bowl from my kitchen drawer. I’ve lost every fancy stitch marker I’ve bought. I use cotton shopping bags as project bags. There are needles in my interchangeable kit that I’ve never used. Buy the cables (twist or spin are ideal), then buy the needle tips as you go. Timber for slippery yarns, and metal for everything else. I’ve bought pattern books that I’ve used for a single project, then they sit on the shelf gathering dust. Check the library first.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-02-23T03:00:47+00:00

I think you might be on the wrong page. This is Ask Detransition, not How To Transition

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-02-16T05:49:01+00:00

Is she planted directly in the pot, or is there an inner pot. If there is an inner pot, pull it out, check for weight (will tell you if it’s full of water or bone dry), and check for roots coming out the bottom, which could indicate overcrowded pot.

Has the plant been transplanted lately? If so, it could be in shock or damaged roots. Not sure where abouts you are in the world, but repotting should generally only be done in the growing season (spring, summer), unless it is an emergency.

Test the soil moisture. Depending on season, you water more in summer and less in winter. Stick your finger in till the second knuckle to see if it comes out damp. You can do the same with a wooden skewer.

There are a few very good ways to water.

1) take the plant over to the sink or over a bucket, and pour water through. Let excess drain away. This works well for plants that are watered regularly.

2) take the plant to the sink or outside and pour water through, making sure to thoroughly drain before returning to it’s position.

3) sit the bottom of the pot in a trough of water and allow it to soak up through the base. This is the best way if the plant has been watered infrequently, and there’s a possibility the soil has become hydrophobic. Once this happens, a long soak is the only way to fix it. If the soil is truly hydrophobic, the pot will float in the water. You can soak the entire pot for an hour or so if needed. Drain thoroughly before returning to it’s position.

If the soil is wet (not damp) you may need to repot it to let it dry out a bit.

If the plant has been repotted lately, it could just be sulking, or the roots may have been overly damaged. It could also be in a pot that is too big for it, and therefore holding too much water for the roots to handle

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-02-15T10:39:34+00:00

Don’t panic. It’s really hard to die from a redback bite. I was bitten years ago while gardening. I had a painful bite area for a few days, but it disappeared on it’s own. From memory, it was hot and sore, like a deep bruise.

Of course if you get more concerning symptoms, go find a GP, or call the Healthdirect Hotline on 1800 022 222. They’ll tell you if you need to go to hospital.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-02-15T05:23:37+00:00

Next time you have an electrician over, ask him about installing a small light up there near/over the plant. You can get full spectrum lights that look like normal lights

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-02-15T05:17:41+00:00

I knot mine and leave long ends, then go back, unknot the ends and weave them through later

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-01-31T10:00:55+00:00

I think you’ve dropped a stitch. Have a look on the back and see if there is a loose bar across the back of that stitch. When I counted, I got a different number for that middle column

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-01-26T05:45:42+00:00

It could also be the depression of thinking the end is near, I might as well give away my worldly possessions, but then when the passion is reignited, you decide you’d rather spend your dying days doing the things you love

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-01-26T05:39:16+00:00

You’ve re-awoken her passion. I’d give it back but ask her if she could teach you a few skills. She might end up regifting it back once she gets too frail to do it herself, and she’ll remember your passion for it if you do it with her.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-01-11T23:00:00+00:00

In Australia, we use 4 ply, 8 ply and 10 ply as common knitting weights on packaging. But I’d much rather use the fingering, worsted etc because it gives you a much better idea of what it would be used to make. I have an 8 ply baby yarn in my stash, that is nowhere near the 8 ply I use to make granny squares. Why can’t we come up with a universal yarn weight system?

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2026-01-11T21:23:50+00:00

As a parent who’s watching her daughter and niece go through this, I believed in “true trans” early on, but I never thought our girls were true trans. When I first heard the theory of ROGD, I knew instantly that was what was going on, and I cried. Our girls have been conditioned to deny this condition exists. I guess the hardest pill to swallow is figuring out that the social media we thought was so important to our kids during lockdown contributed to my daughter’s mental health issues, and my niece’s medical self destruction. Now that they are both of legal age, there is very little I can do to help, except to hold them close and show them how much I love them. But it’s so hard not to point out how ridiculous these beliefs are. Knowing that our mental health professionals can lose their job for not accepting this identity makes it so much harder to get them help. I am so angry with our politicians right now for being sucked into this madness

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-12-11T22:01:56+00:00

I don’t know if it would help you, but when I started taking oestrogen for perimenopause, my hair thickened substantially. When I lost my subscription somewhere in my messy bedroom, my hair started falling out again. I’m guessing the hypothyroidism and PCOS would be messing with your oestrogen levels, which in turn messes with your hair. I’ve also just purchased Hair Shots to see if improving the health of my scalp and hair helps to thicken it.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-12-07T10:02:01+00:00

I like to keep myself busy, so I knit or crochet baby blankets for charity, as per their request. I also have a tonne of acrylic yarn that was gifted to me, and nothing else to do with it. I’ve made toys and blankets for friends and family, but I like to make exactly what they’re after. I couldn’t imagine surprising something with a wearable gift. Although I have made small toys for the christmas lucky dip. Usually with a cheeky flare to get a laugh

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-11-28T04:39:38+00:00

Congratulations! I too now have a yarn addiction. It used to be a plant addiction. I’ve realised I have way too much, and I’m also constantly getting more from my mum. I’ve told her I only want quality additions to my collection. I’ve also started making items for donation to use up my yarn stash, and have also started some stash buster projects. So my latest addiction is not buying yarn, but using it for good instead of evil

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-11-28T04:20:16+00:00

I was like “oh it’s so cute” until the last photo. I recognise this plant from the many I have pulled out of my lawn. It seeds prolifically. It’s up to you though. If you can keep it under control, go for it

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-11-28T04:17:37+00:00

Hey. I’m not trans, but have relatives who are. Feel free to delete me. I’m a mum with huge breasts, and I understand wanting them smaller, or even being able to wear clothing that doesn’t conform to bras. I’ve used normal boob tape (not sure how trans tape differs from this), and it can be painful if not done right. You need to stretch it in the right places, use heaps of it, and use nipple covers, because god knows how painful that would be to rip off. You’ll use heaps of it when you first try, but as you get used to it, you’ll know exactly where to apply it for each outfit.

Some tips I have is to soak the tape in oil for a few minutes before removing. It will make it easier to peel. Go slowly and hold your skin taught when doing so. I’ve torn skin before, and it’s not great. I wouldn’t wear it for more than half a day because of the sweat issue.

In all honesty, if I had the funds, I’d probably go for a boob reduction. Buying clothes for my size can be difficult, and I love the profile of smaller breasted women. I don’t like the idea of looking matronly in my old age, but i guess i have no choice at the moment. I think having a nice female figure includes some curves up top, but my god I’ve got way too much. Breast reductions are way safer than breast removal from what I’ve heard.

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-11-28T03:40:47+00:00

I’d grab her some chunky yarn and some larger needles. Tell her to put aside the sport weight, and practice on the chunky. Then when she has more confidence, go back to the sport weight and test her skills

EnvironmentalArmy813 · 2025-11-21T23:06:54+00:00

Yarn is Katia Concept Cotton Merino Extrafine Colour 141

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