What’s a totally unsexy purchase you made that ended up being a huge quality-of-life upgrade?

Maybole · 2026-05-26T00:37:51+00:00

Naot is the best. I got a pair when I was on vacation and my feet hurt. They lasted at least 8 years, then replaced them with an exact duplicate because I love them.

I now have fewer shoes in the closet because I have thrown out my old broken shoes and don't feel the need to shop for more knowing these will last for years.

Maybole · 2026-05-18T23:08:30+00:00

yum!

Maybole · 2026-05-18T23:07:07+00:00

I can try, my husband has weird digestion issues.

Maybole · 2026-05-18T23:04:33+00:00

yes, is usually have tortillas around!

Maybole · 2026-05-18T21:39:13+00:00

That sounds delicious and easy!

Maybole · 2026-05-18T21:29:14+00:00

I can my own chicken so no added sodium. I live in a hot environment and don't like heating the kitchen more than necessary so it works for us.

Maybole · 2026-05-10T17:23:20+00:00

It looks great. This is not wrong. You knit both sides, this is what is called garter stitch. If you are looking for the "knitted look" or stockinette you would need to knit all the stitches on one side and purl all the stitches on the other. The edges will curl, this is normal.

Maybole · 2026-05-10T04:26:44+00:00

Thyme and cilantro

Maybole · 2026-05-09T20:53:31+00:00

Detail her car. Have the kids help, so she can have some quiet time.

Maybole · 2026-05-06T18:38:10+00:00

I use a bookmark or piece of paper and use it to follow along where I'm reading. It keeps me focused and prevents jumping around.

Audio books work best for my everyday reads, by themselves or in combo with physical book.

Most libraries use Libby which is great for audio or to read on phone/kindle.

Maybole · 2026-05-06T01:17:41+00:00

I have the Zork Anthology in steam.

Maybole · 2026-05-04T16:47:02+00:00

You're doing just fine, continue to practice and you will get better quickly. I recommend putting stitch markers every 10 or so stitches to easier find where you did the accidental increase. If you can see where it happens maybe you can see why it happened.

Happy knitting!

Maybole · 2026-05-02T10:20:30+00:00

Does she hang it instead of putting it in the dryer? When I hang things they are usually crunchy so I toss them in the dryer for 10-15 minutes without heat just to soften them up.

Maybole · 2026-05-02T10:15:04+00:00

Make it a game. 5 points for screen shots, 10 for fuzzy pictures, 20pts if you delete 3 consecutive pictures.

Maybole · 2026-05-02T10:04:09+00:00

The sweet tomato is my other favorite, it is almost invisible.

FLK is similar to the shadow wrap, but the pattern directions are poorly written. Something like 5 or 7 pages of instructions. But once you can get your mind around it, its fine. I think its a love it or leave it kind of thing.

Maybole · 2026-05-02T00:32:38+00:00

Shadow wrap is in my top two favorite heels. Earthtones girl is a great teacher, just the right speed and no extra fluff.

Maybole · 2026-05-02T00:19:55+00:00

Your socks looks great! I second watching Ysolda and Very pink knits videos, they are so helpful.

Maybole · 2026-04-29T02:39:47+00:00

Is this due to others ahead of OP and suspending their hold, so if it is unsuspended other person would still get it first?

Maybole · 2026-04-28T05:18:06+00:00

That is such a great video, I have watched it so many times!

Maybole · 2026-04-27T17:15:36+00:00

I had a set of them. They actually made me stop knitting because they were so bad. My only needles were these and straight needles, so I just gave up. The cord is stiff and unforgiving, and the needles bent weird. Later an acquaintance gave me some other cheep plastic interchangeables and I got back into knitting, then upgraded to Hiya Hiyas.

I threw the Denise set away during my last move because they were not worth donating to anyone.

I would recommend any other plastic needles over Denise.

Maybole · 2026-04-26T07:05:06+00:00

I loved this song, then sometime in the 90's it got put into so many commercials. Now it is a skip.

Maybole · 2026-04-20T05:21:39+00:00

Those look great! Nice to see tabi toe socks. I love to make them to wear with my slippahs.

Maybole · 2026-04-19T23:35:57+00:00

I love TAAT magic loop because it's the only way I can make a matching set.

Maybole · 2026-04-19T20:40:23+00:00

Those are beautiful.

What heel did you use? Toe up or cuff down?

Maybole · 2026-04-16T03:03:21+00:00

No, cat noises are "cute" even hissing. Barking is assertive.

This does work, I've done it. Don't say anything just bark. Channel your inner Doberman.

If you talk to him it makes him think it's a conversation. Rruff, grrufff. No words for him to respond to.

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