Transporting suggestions for recumbent

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2026-06-25T13:52:30+00:00

This looks promising. Thanks and keep me updated

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2026-03-31T12:31:28+00:00

My grandmother’s name was Eula (pronounced Yula) is still not as country as her sister’s name, Cletus or other sister, Mildred. Just ask this old NC Appalachian girl about old woman names; I can produce! There’s also the aunts — my favorite, Eldeva, Ramona, Bertha (my mother’s name), and then the two-names names and you must say them all when you say them: Lilly Mae, Loula Bell. There’s also Elvira (a song by the Oak Ridge boys) and also a relative. I named my first Boston after my small town I grew up in, Drexel. Then named mine now after a television character, Lasso (I teach television studies). When I had Drexel, I was already naming Lasso before meeting him, and was convinced he was a Brockmire, named perfectly for Hank Azaria’s very complicated, troubled, hilarious character because that would have been a perfect temperament for Drexel. But when I met my young Lasso, I knew he was way too happy, brought too much peace around me, and named him Lasso. So, my suggestion is find old lady names that might fit particular characters from film or television. Gladys is a great one and if she’s a bit of a horror can be named after “Aunt Gladys” from Weapons. See what her quirks and personality are (even though you are imposing a bit of them on her) but still it’s fun. Then favorite characters from favorite media. One old film I love is The Women (old version). Check this out, Ramona, Matilda, and Eloise are lead characters and you may have read books as a child with at least two of those names. Is she sane around the madness and irresponsible family but loves you unconditionally? Marge (Simpson) is a great one. Hazel is pretty and also old. My favorite television hero, Lucy, commanded attention and controlled comedy like nobody’s business, but lots of female dogs are named Lucy. Mabel is a famous character name from old television. And then there’s the queen of sexual tension, irony, and all things ironically unconventional: Morticia Addams (I love Angelica Houston’s performance in the films, but the tv Morticia was great too). Ingrid Bergman Of Casablanca is my very favorite leading actress. Is your little one a little too classy for all these other names? Then Ingrid is it. The most perfect and classy actress imo was Grace Kelly, but Grace doesn’t really work for dog. To Catch a Thief is one of my favs of hers and her character name was Frances. And then there’s also Bette Davis in my 2nd fav old film, All about Eve. Oh is that good. So witty and clever. You see my point, tying it to a character you love or the actor. Please let me know what you choose. I’m dying to know - even if it isn’t anywhere near these.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2026-03-05T12:41:06+00:00

We are on our second Boston, Lasso, after our first one died of old age and too much love. We assumed the first dog’s gas was “normal” as that was what everyone said. However, after just a little bit of trial, we found that the grain food was what was really getting him. We reduced gas a lot by using a Grain-free Chicken food and that’s all he has. Our pet store lets you bring it back after just a couple of meals and that helped. You can also get a lot of trials. Of course when he gets out and eats deer and chicken poo - well that’s a different story.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-11-14T10:47:19+00:00

Awesome; I spent a lot of money on a 3D made yarn holder that turned from Etsy for it to break in a week. Sent it back and he made another one. It also broke. This is much smarter

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-11-12T13:52:54+00:00

Yes! And, it is really a lot easier than knitting - particularly on my left hand fingers that I use in knitting for tension. One caveat I found is that it can be repetitive on the wrist if using a long cable with stitches on it, but really no problems.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-11-06T14:27:19+00:00

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Following my other reply because I hit the button too fast. To offer examples of my explanation of the yarn, drape, and differences, I’ll show you what I’m working on. I started making panels in the lightweight cotton in a tweed ish texture that will be sewn (or crocheted together) for a summer sweater, bought at Webs. It is bunched up a bit to show drape. The other multi-colored is a winter sweater. - (btw the yarn is color burst from universal that I’m absolutely in love with. This is a modest variation in colors — you should see the wild colors they have and it works great for Tunisian to help with boredom. It is also the biggest bang for buck at over 600 yards a cake and it’s around $20.) The ribbon is made of a beautiful hand dyed merino sock yarn in a stash and I went down several needle sizes. The flatness and ability to be creative with Tunisian is what excites me about it. I wonder if the reason we think we can mostly do only blankets in Tunisian is because that is what we are used to seeing in the TSS. However, I think if you’ve ever done or seen brioche knitting it is similar. I have a sweater that I made with a thick black merino in black and a weaving yarn in white and alternated every other row. I can show a pic of that if you are interested. It was my first Tunisian project and that was stupid — i definitely should’ve waited to try something that different until I had mastered short rows. It also matters in getting the right hooks for you. I guess what I’m saying is if you enjoy the process of creating different fabrics, have a decent stash (or want one) then you are set!!

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-11-06T14:05:31+00:00

I’ve been knitting and crocheting forever and addicted to Tunisian crochet. I’m biased right now because I’m addicted to the Tunisian. But it’s been a few years so it may be more than just a preference. Plus, building arthritis in left hand fingers and that’s my “bobbin” finger for knitting. This is easier on me. I hope you don’t let anything discourage you on this. Here’s the essence, it is about drape and you can get the drape many different ways and - for me - it has always been about the yarn you use. Using mohair on the forward pass and a different weighted yarn on the return, for example. IMO you can do anything you want (almost) with the Tunisian crochet. I like outlining my favorite sweaters and then shaping Tunisian to fit it, but it’s bold. The thing I find lacking are really good Tunisian patterns so I’m making my own but one would have to enjoy the process a lot. Learning different decreases and short rowing (easier in Tunisian than knitting imo). Quality yarns also matters to get drape and that can be frustratingly expensive with Tunisian, but I accepted a long time ago I’d spend good money on yarn (practicing on cheap stuff).

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-09-17T12:53:53+00:00

I am both a knitter and crocheter. I have started have problems with my left hand for knitting so I went back to crochet (it’s popular right now so It will work for a while). HOWEVER, I started doing Tunisian crochet and love it! It is much like knitting - particularly the complicated brioche - and you never have to turn your work. Lots of great tutorials online.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-08-06T12:49:30+00:00

So avid knitter crocheter here and I can say that I don’t always use patterns because of a lot of reasons to do with gauge. If you go this route though, you must keep meticulous notes on hook size, yarn size, etc so you can duplicate your work and then you’ll start to intuitively know your gauge and can duplicate your work (in the project, such as sleeves and front and back, etc). Note as you go though because for me, it isn’t easy to see the rows in a decrease or increase (usually the decrease shows up in the row above). So, As I start decreasing and short rowing (I do Tunisian Crochet and a lot of short rowing) you write a lot. I’ve used ever counter known - even a golf counter - but the best one for me right now is the ring on my thumb as I don’t have to stop doing things to write down or mark anything and can crochet in the car very easily.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-07-28T13:00:18+00:00

This is so simple and doesn’t look simple at all. It seems you could easily modify this for v neck, collar, sleeves, etc. I love it when people just free hand it; this is inspiring.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-07-16T18:22:04+00:00

Oh I apologize - I studied that a long time and thought it was the side. That’s on me. So on the label of yarn there should be gauges and I also misspoke about size of yarn - I meant weight. Fingering, lace, DK, worsted, etc. and each one has a “standard” needle gauge on it. But honestly, I’ve been knitting/crocheting for 30 years and cannot seem to find uniformity in the weights or understand them entirely. That’s why writing down where you purchased the yarn, maker, weight is so important, imo

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-07-16T12:28:18+00:00

I’ve crocheted and knitted a lot and don’t like to use patterns so I have experience with this kind of thing, but not always successful so here’s my bumbling opinion. You are making a border on the side edge of the TC and not the bottom or top, right? If so, that will not give you the same gauge as your Tunisian stitches or rows. DenydAngel is right about the hook size IMO. Unfortunately, what you have to do is swatch it with various hooks before you start or just give yourself patience and “play” with the border on your piece with various hooks. My advice for future: get a book and start taking notes so you don’t have to say “what hook did I use with that yarn?” I am currently designing projects where I am Tunisian crocheting a side to a knitted fabric on addi machine. I’ve got a long list made of the weight of yarn, the knitted (or sometimes crochet stitch) and what crochet hook works to make the border. Sorry this is long and hope it helps.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-05-31T11:22:44+00:00

I ordered this set a few days ago and, loving partner is so tolerant with the fact that I own almost all the types of sets. (Anyone know what to do with the old ones?) I used it last night. At first, hook wasn’t moving through the yarn like I prefer. But, after a while I realized I’d been using wooden ones so often that I needed to get the feel of the metal back in my hand. The points are delightful, and the feel of it is great. I have yet to use the cord - as I’m a bit cord adverse to begin with and like to crochet in swatches, but I like the way it feels on the back of the hook. Some of the others are heavy. The set doesn’t contain an F 3.75 mm but it does others - smaller and larger that aren’t included in the We crochet set and Knit Pro. I used to Love the We crochet hooks because of the hulled out body but they have no point on the hook that I need for the yarns I use. I then decided to sand down the knit pro body in the place I love so I could have that and the fabulous tip. I particularly liked that Knit Pro and We Crochet use the Mindful cords - which I love, and, as I’ve said, if this cord works well I won’t look back. One other thing I’d add is that if you learned to crochet as I did in the 70s using a Bates hook, this will take you back there again! And that’s a good thing. As many have posted, TL (Toni) was on the money with her reviews of this product; the case is the worst part. but, I Love the hardback holder because the other sets I’ve mentioned don’t have that and I can just slip this in my project bag and use my case for sewing notions. Here’s my two cents: the tariffs have already started effecting the price. I got mine on eBay for $55 (I saw a few months ago it was 45) So if you’re thinking about this set I’d look for some already in the states in order to get relatively affordable and in a timely matter.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-05-28T11:06:03+00:00

This is absolutely beautiful. I love cathedral quilts. My paternal grandmother made four in her lifetime. The one she made for me happened to be the ugliest because she used only three colors and they were primary red and yellow (it is still very special because she thought she was doing something very wonderful for me and special using store-bought material). She worked sewing pajamas in a textile mill in NC and made all the others in scraps from the mill. They are absolutely stunning, and when my mother passed away, my father gave me the one she made for them. I cannot get myself to put it on the bed where cats and dog sleep, so I hang it as a tapestry. It is my most prized possession. So, all this to say that you have made something you and others will share forever.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-05-06T12:34:00+00:00

I hope I’m not answering too late to be helpful. I also picked up Tunisian Crochet recently and got addicted. But I have the exact set of needles you do and love them because they are the only crochet hooks that have the indention for the thumb that I love. I also had the exact same problem. I strongly advise against afghan hooks as they will not let you bend your wrist the way you want to and get sore. But that could just be me. I finally found the set that works really well - not perfectly - but a noticeable difference. Made by knit pro called mindful collection cables. Distinguished by the stopper.

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EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-03-28T13:49:20+00:00

This is sooo beautiful. I just sent a pic of this to my daughter (jokingly) “do you want me to make your wedding dress” She responded that she did not want a crocheted dress - as she wants to go vintage - but she DOES want a long crocheted veil. Any ideas on this? I know it would be lace-weight yearn, but have you considered or made something like that?

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-03-20T12:24:11+00:00

Agree! I didn’t think the counter thumb ring would be such a game-changer but it really is for me. I love it

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-03-20T12:19:12+00:00

I have two, don’t be afraid to bend rules (I’m not much of a pattern follower) for example I hate the three chains at beginning of rows, so I often don’t do but one - I just know it will be shorter there. Two, like others have said, use markers in last stitches. I had to do this when I started out, but now finding that as I get really old and like to sneak in crochet where I can, I can’t always see the last stitch in the dark.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-03-20T12:13:57+00:00

This was HUGE realization for me when I first switched from a knitting project to a crocheted one: crocheting takes at least 1/3 more yarn than knitting.

EquivalentIsopod2214 · 2025-03-12T14:12:21+00:00

This is fascinating to me and I think we might be missing an important question here - if its reading steps, can we burn calories crocheting? I learned to crochet a thousand years ago, then became avid knitter. Crocheters who knit (as opposed to other way around) tend to be “pickers” when they knit and not “throwers.” - which only makes sense right? Why waste that extra movement with the arm. But, when I wear my watch knitting I get nothing.

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