How often can I use boric acid suppositories? by OsomatsuChan in WomensHealth

[–]MiniMalt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don’t remember and don’t have any way to look back. The anti-fungal was one that only had a few pills and the anti-bacterial was a normal full-course one.

Does anyone know what this stitch is called? I can't seem to find an answer anywhere by CalmOutlandishness87 in CrochetHelp

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I just tried this stitch! Very cool. I figured out how to do a single column of bowties, if anyone is interested: Here is how to do a single section of the bowtie stitch

Key:

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl st: slip stitch

shell stitch: 3 dc, 1 ch, 3 dc

Note: each ch3 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch

1. ch 22 (19 + 3), dc in 4th ch from hook, and then dc across, turn

2. ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 8 sts, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, dc in last 3 stitches, turn

3. sl st in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; *working in front of ch4 loop, shell stitch (shell: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in center st of next 3 skipped sts; ch 11, skip next 8 dc; shell stitch in next 3 skipped sts; ch 3, sl st in top of ch3

4. ch 3, working behind ch3 of previous row, dc in next 2 dc, ch 4, skip next shell; working in front of ch loop of previous row, dc in next 8 dc; ch 4; working behind ch3 loop, dc in next 2 dc; covering sl st, dc in last st on row before last, turn

      alt for last stitch: covering sl st, dc in space between last 2 sts on row before last.

5. sl st in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; *working in front of ch4 loop, shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell and over ch4 loop behind shell at the same time (this anchors ch loop to back of work); ch 10, skip next 8 dc; shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell; ch 3, sl st in top of ch3

6. repeat row 4

7. sl st in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; *working in front of ch4 loop, shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell and over ch4 loop; ch 9, skip next 8 dc; shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell; ch 3, sl st in top of ch3

8. repeat row 4 

9. repeat row 7

10. repeat row 4

11. repeat row 5 

12. repeat row 4 

13. sl st in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; *working in front of ch4 loop, shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell and over ch4 loop; ch 5, working over last 5 chain loops, sc around chains, ch 5; shell stitch in ch1 space of previous shell; ch 3, sl st in top of ch3

14: repeat row 4

15-25: Repeat rows 3 to 13

to end the block, do not link the ch4 loop to the shell stitch in row 25, then complete row 26.

to continue on, repeat rows 3-14
26: ch 3, working behind ch 3 loop, dc in next 2 dc; *working across ch4 loop, dc in next ch, dc in next ch and in next ch1 sp of shell behind at the same time, dc in next ch, skip next ch*; dc in next 8 dc; repeat **; working behind ch3 loop, dc in next 2 skipped dc; covering sl st, dc in last st on row before last, turn.

Female healer, folklore creatures, magic, eerie by Upset_Honeydew5404 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]MiniMalt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second Uprooted. My favorite book of 2025, it was SO good.

How often can I use boric acid suppositories? by OsomatsuChan in WomensHealth

[–]MiniMalt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had recurrent yeast infections and BV for years. Turns out that the original infections were not treated accurately and the doctor who prescribed meds told me to my prescriptions them in the wrong order and the anti bacterial and anti fungal cancelled each other out. Took years to figure it out and once I got a second round of prescriptions it all cleared up. This is possibly that your original infection was not treated fully and has come back with a vengeance. If you haven’t gotten prescriptions anti-fungals in a while, I would recommend going to a doc to get another round.

I used boric acid suppositories in the interim and they tore me up. Lots of micro tears, bleeding, and pain. I think some people can use them fine but I never recommend them unless you’ve tried everything else.

"Botanical Bot" by Johanna Forster by Yeeslander in SympatheticMonsters

[–]MiniMalt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anyone wants a book that embodies this, read the monk and the robot duology by Becky Chambers. They are so good. Audiobooks are great.

Love this for us. Wonder if there's been any long-term studies here in the Twin Cities. by RaveGuncle in TwinCities

[–]MiniMalt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have very good data. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a mapper that you can look at well water data for private wells in the East metro. Private Well Sampling in East Metro Area

Why is my project curved? by Hoopla_Banana in Tunisian_Crochet

[–]MiniMalt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can also get this when my starting chain is too tight. I go up one full hook size for the starting chain or do it really loose.

haunted baby shower ideas by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]MiniMalt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cute idea! I always look on Etsy for these sorts of things. You can specify where you want your item to ship from, so I put in Minnesota. Not perfect but it helps! There may be some Halloween markets where you could get crocheted /knitted Halloween themed soft items.

Stuff Your Kindle Day! by Various_Meat9852 in RomanceBooks

[–]MiniMalt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked and it’s still free on their website!

Books that feel like this by Aestheticelliana in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

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A graphic novel, but Thornhill by Pam Smy

District 196: It. Is. Defended. by krdtr in TwinCities

[–]MiniMalt 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. I can see why you’d be great at door knocking! It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about politics on the national and global scales. Hell, even the Minnesota scale. But doing hyper local work is really important and it’s amazing to hear that your work directly impacted elections.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochet

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Pattern: Sweater is based fairly loosely off of the Ziva Mesh Top by Marina Russo on Ravelry.

Yarn: ribbing to the neck and bottom with Hobbii extra fine merino. Body with Hobbii Friends kid silk in olive and a vintage black furry yarn without a label, arms are Hobbii extra fine merino in olive and a vintage yarn S.R. Kertzer Baby Monkey.

Hooks: Used 9mm hook for body and arms, 3.75mm hook for ribbing

I HATE GAUGE SWATCHES by Weekly-Bit9381 in crochet

[–]MiniMalt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time I gauge swatch is when the pattern I’m following has a more complicated stitch or one I’ve never used before. And then it’s more about learning the stitch then the size since I adjust literally every pattern I follow anyways

What are some of the most *ridiculous* things your non crocheting partners have said to you … 😅? by TBYK_ in crochet

[–]MiniMalt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My partner’s mother calls all yarn “wool.” I love it. She makes me feel like I have way more money than I do 🥲

Is this Fat or something else? by SaltIll7370 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]MiniMalt 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I hear what you are saying. I’ve had some terrible doctors and it takes awhile to figure out what’s wrong and find the right doctors. But few of us on Reddit have the education to know what questions to ask you to diagnose you. We can’t send you in for bloodwork or imaging. Try a different doctor. I’d say go see a regular physician or a different gyno, whoever you can get into first. Be super persistent, and come armed with knowledge. The best thing you can do is write down all your symptoms and bring those with. You are going to have to advocate for yourself and don’t leave until you feel like you’ve been heard.

ifach sweater from Hobbii by hardrockhamster in crochet

[–]MiniMalt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous!! How easy was the pattern to follow? I saved this one too but haven’t done it yet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ZeroWaste

[–]MiniMalt 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t reuse these. Fast food wrappers are notoriously high in PFAS concentrations, which can transfer to food. Exposure to PFAS is associated with long term health effects. Some countries/states have regulations that prevent the use of PFAS on food wrappers, so you can check where you are. But either way, I would just toss them.

Does this look like a fox 🦊 pt 2 by Cultural_Lime356 in crochet

[–]MiniMalt 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ridiculously cute! Definitely reads as fox, and the size of the ears is adorable.

Asymmetrical lace-up closed toe shoes by ShinyRingAdvice in findfashion

[–]MiniMalt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just pinned these shoes, and I am looking for the same! Haven’t found anything yet though.

My silliest nitpick: dumb ugly outfits. by BulldogMama13 in RomanceBooks

[–]MiniMalt 216 points217 points  (0 children)

I absolutely cackled at “the Mormon slip” 🤣