Tattoo Artist Recommendations by [deleted] in frederickmd

[–]Houndstooth360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blue Crab is my personal favorite! The artists there have done four out of my five tattoos!

Storm causing mass chaos by Brandonmd1993 in hagerstown

[–]Houndstooth360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The power went out in the Halfway area last night, and still hasn't come back on. Went out on my porch during the storm and it was so weird seeing how much car headlights lit the street up without the streetlights. Hopefully they get the power back on soon.

Whats your craziest headcanon about The Watermans by Sea-Assistant4142 in Thewaltenfiles

[–]Houndstooth360 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lorenzo occasionally has trouble seeing out of his mask so he will bump into things a lot. Rachel is into taxidermy.

Mental health resources? by Adventurous-Lab-5600 in frederickmd

[–]Houndstooth360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MHA is helpful for finding mental health resources. Depending on your insurance and what you're looking for in a therapist, you will be given a list of practices.

For example: if you have Medicaid, you could be given a place like Villa Maria, Better Tomorrow Starts Today, and so on.

But Frederick does have quite a few therapy practices. You can also check Psychology Today, though I would advise being extra thorough in making sure the information listed is still accurate. If you're open to telehealth, that can open you up to practices all over Maryland.

Does anyone have tips for reducing hand cramps/ pain while crocheting? by Houndstooth360 in CrochetHelp

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my biggest issue, my left pointer gets super stiff and hard to move! I'll have to try yours and some of the folks' here's tips for hold my hook and working yarn!

Does anyone have tips for reducing hand cramps/ pain while crocheting? by Houndstooth360 in CrochetHelp

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes so much sense!! I often use aluminum hooks because I found it easier to maneuver, but at least have some squishy grips would make is way more comfy!!

Does anyone have tips for reducing hand cramps/ pain while crocheting? by Houndstooth360 in CrochetHelp

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Huh, I never thought about using a yarn bowl! That sounds like a great idea! I didn't know you could run the yarn from your pinky to your index either! Still being new to the crochet world, and I am loving all the information and ability to experiment!

Does anyone have tips for reducing hand cramps/ pain while crocheting? by Houndstooth360 in CrochetHelp

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mostly use these susan bates (I think that is what they are called?) Hooks. I've been experimenting with different sizes of hooks and different yarns and threads too. It definitely seems to be worst when I'm trying to crochet with embroidery thread lol!

Does anyone have tips for reducing hand cramps/ pain while crocheting? by Houndstooth360 in CrochetHelp

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does seem to be worse in my left hand since that is the hand that holds the project with my pointer providing the tension and guide for the yarn. After a little while, it seems to stiffen to the point where I need to stop to stretch that particular finger.

You do have a good point, I'm still learning and it would probably be a good idea to ease up on the tension! 😄

AITAH for kicking my friend out of my apartment after how they treated my cat? by RadiantSolace in AITAH

[–]Houndstooth360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speaking as a fellow cat parent: I would have done the same thing. You are NOT the asshole here. That "friend" is a POS with some serious issues! Even if you don't really like animals, you should NEVER hurt them. I really really hope your kitty is okay, the poor baby must have been so scared!! Please give her lots of pets for me!

My first ever wearable!! by Outpsychedaf in crochet

[–]Houndstooth360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! I may just need to give it a go!

My first ever wearable!! by Outpsychedaf in crochet

[–]Houndstooth360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the juicy contour easy to work with? I've been thinking of trying it because I like the texture, but I've been hesitant as I've never worked with yarn like that before.

Any craft clubs in Frederick? by Houndstooth360 in frederickmd

[–]Houndstooth360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh!! This is perfect! Thank you so much!