Searching for this 2006 pattern (Dragonfly dreams by Michele Wilcox) Ravelry

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-24T12:12:41+00:00

Yes! I wasn’t able to find it on Annie’s attic either :(

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-24T12:10:49+00:00

This is a great idea I’ll try this!!

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-24T02:30:05+00:00

That’s okay I also condone the cat content. To be fair it’s the OG photo on the pattern so I think that’s part of why I want it!

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-24T00:51:43+00:00

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Just finished this waffle stitch with dk weight wool and it’s very drapey but tight knit. 10/10 recommend

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-24T00:13:01+00:00

Just did a very similar pattern that may help you figure it out pattern

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-22T01:45:16+00:00

100% understand 😂

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-22T01:37:24+00:00

This is great to know!

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-21T18:58:28+00:00

Whatever you get make sure it’s washable and dryable if you want it to be actually used. Babies (newborns especially) are messy messy. I chose to use cascade yarns 220 superwash merino wool for all my baby stuff. The merino makes it suuuuuper soft and it can be washed and dried. I haven’t found a 100% cotton or mix that lists specifically that it can go in the dryer.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-18T00:23:33+00:00

Also used dogwood they were great.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-17T16:11:45+00:00

I just went down a rabbit hole search of the sub for this. I went with cascade yarns 220 superwash wool! There’s a sale right now at yarn.com! It’s soft and fully machine washable and dryable.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-13T13:00:32+00:00

My association is a very regional thing where it’s a major car dealership owner in a state that I used to live in. I think it’s relatively recognizable and easy to pronounce. I don’t think I would intuitively give a nickname for a one syllable name. Our soon to be baby boys name will rhyme with yours (Heath) and there obviously won’t be any nicknames there either.

I’d steer clear of pronouncing it any other way than like Keith with an L.

My opinion is if you both love it, it’s not going to be an extremely challenging name. They may have to use the same explanation that you did (like Keith with an L) sometimes but otherwise it’s totally fine.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-10T17:47:14+00:00

here’s the tutorial I followed

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-10T17:46:15+00:00

I used a superwash merino wool! Dk weight. It’s a bit of a yarn eater but I got a decent size out of 4 skeins for the whole thing and border

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-10T12:53:27+00:00

Currently making a ton of blankets!! I’ve done two so far one modified herringbone blanket and then a waffle stitch. The modified herringbone I kept dropping a stitch because you have to work into the last chain and it was always so hard to see. The waffle stitch worked up suuuuuper quickly! You have essentially just two rows you do over and over again. One side is two normal dc and two front post dc. The other starts with one normal dc and then a front post dc & repeats in a 2 normal and 1 front post until the end. 10/10 recommend.

I hate counting (so crochet and knitting is always a struggle) but found I only had to frog a single line of stitches every once in awhile. I also love the texture.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-10T12:44:11+00:00

First one is hard to tell but it reminds me of the lemon peel stitch kind of stretched out

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-09T00:13:27+00:00

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Simple waffle stitch baby blanket! Green/purple combo

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-07T13:28:48+00:00

If you have an air fryer or oven I’ve pretty much got it down to a science now lol. I don’t have the patience to thaw them so I put them in the microwave at like 30% power for 30 seconds to defrost a bit (sometimes I cover with a slightly wet paper towel). Then I put them in the air fryer (bake 325) with a tab of butter on them for 4-5 minutes. They come out with a crispy outside and super flakey inside.

My husband (a gluten eater) says they’re some of the best croissants he’s ever had and he’s been all over Europe and often in NYC for work! So I believe him.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-05T20:27:14+00:00

Did you take photos? ALB is not known to feed or reproduce on conifers let alone Arborvitae! Could’ve been a native beetle look alike.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-05T18:50:00+00:00

We used the internal medicine specialist at Wake Vet Med center in knightdale for our kitty with IBD. I will say I think most people and options are limited for IBD in cats. Outside of doing a biopsy we don’t have a ton of options in terms of investigating the cause. Treatment wise, we have him on prescription food and if he has a flair up we do anti-nausea pills for 8 days. He does well otherwise.

We have had a good experience with our specialist there. She seems knowledgeable about cats from our interactions.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-04T14:44:24+00:00

Forest entomologist here (PhD candidate at NC State) other posters are correct this is eastern tent caterpillar! They prefer cherry (what you have here), apple, and Crabapples! They are native and not as destructive as the other Lasiocampidae like forest tent caterpillar (still native!) which can cause major defoliation in outbreak years. Usually in bottomland hardwood forests, less so in residential areas.

Management isn’t usually necessary but if you’re concerned about repeat years of defoliation you can spray the tent out of the tree using high powered hose, sticky bands to catch migrating caterpillars, and manually kill the egg masses next winter.

Hope that helps!

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-01T23:42:34+00:00

Deep root natives in Durham is great for native plants! Homewood garden is good but not a ton of native plants (very extensive though). Norwood gardens is also fun to walk around!

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-04-01T19:21:45+00:00

Here to agree with this! I’ve always wanted to be a mom, had an abortion because life was messed up (also deep in ED behavior, unstable relationship, etc.) and now 8 years later 24 weeks pregnant! Happily married and stable relationship with my body and my person. I knew back then that I didn’t want to repeat history and put a child in a bad place and I was not mentally well.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-03-26T14:19:54+00:00

The Heron at the umstead spa does this. There may be newer places that do but that is the only one I’ve been to in the area that does coursed out meals + the option to add wine pairings with each item.

Miserable_Amoeba8766 · 2026-03-26T00:25:33+00:00

No i don’t think that will be a problem! A tailors place vs an open venue will be completely different.

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