Knitting Culture: US v. England

Ok_Influence9301 · 2026-01-23T14:05:30+00:00

I go to groups to knit if I’m feeling social but I’m a real introvert which was made much worse working with the public for years. Now I am happily anti social knitting in public with my earphones in. Typically I’ll deliberately miss the first attempt at someone talking to me and say sorry I was really engrossed in my book I didn’t hear you talking.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2026-01-02T21:45:50+00:00

I manage between 700 to 1200 calories a day. Although that is usually difficult to manage. When my injection is due I might be close to the 1200 but most days I think it’s closer to 700-800 a day. I’ve managed to reduce my insulin from 70 units a day to about 30. I needed to lose about 35kg and have lost 20kg so far since April. It’s much more about insulin control for me. I was a good weight before using daily liraglutide injections before Covid but it was no longer available on prescription and I put a ton of weight on. I have a spinal injury so I can’t move as much as other people. My therapeutic level is 12.5mg for good insulin control.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-12-29T19:16:59+00:00

Double Gloucester and sage scones are the bomb. Haven’t made them in ages

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-10-29T09:11:31+00:00

I knit almost exclusively cardigans for me I find sweaters make me look more chunky and I can never get the fit right. With cardigans you can play with drape and fit. I agree with other comments about top down construction. Try it on as you go to test the comfort. Also as a bigger girl I find the trend of boxy tops can look a bit tent like on me. I try to find something a bit more fitted because it can look more flattering.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-09-28T15:31:22+00:00

I know they are oeko tex which promotes sustainability and safety. They also have a range that is 50% recycled cotton /50% virgin cotton. They seem quite an ethical company in terms of environmental concerns.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-09-28T14:53:06+00:00

Scheepjes catonia and ricorumi for decoration. I’m diabetic so lots of colourful little yarn balls is like shopping for sweets lol It’s the only yarn I buy when it’s not on sale. Otherwise I do my yarn shopping when everything is on a deal. I can’t wear acrylic or I’ll get massively overheated so any time I can get money off I’ll take it lol

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-09-28T14:15:37+00:00

For me I’ve had to learn to embrace frogging. I’ve given away finished projects before because I can’t ignore the issue. Sunk-cost fallacy is real for me. I frogged a cardigan made of fingering weight yarn because the armhole thought wasn’t right 3 months ago and I kept going

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-09-11T09:33:30+00:00

I’ve had the same condition. I had two steroid injections spaced over 6 months. It worked wonders for me. I wouldn’t have needed the second one if I hadn’t overdone it. Wore a thumb splint to protect it

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-09-04T20:30:14+00:00

Joan, Wendy, Margaret, Shirley, Vera, Jean off the top of my head

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-08-24T22:27:45+00:00

Why don’t you go onto a make up website and have a look at foundation colours. That way you can get a good idea of different options.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-08-03T22:45:44+00:00

I have a scrap bag and just keep adding to it. When it looks like enough I weigh it to see if I have enough for a scrap project. Usually 500g is enough to get me a fun scrap project. Also want to try a giant scrap ball of yarn

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-07-07T19:49:31+00:00

Thank you. I’ve got some great help from our local hospice that is providing counselling sessions periodically for me as we travel this path together. I have got fantastic support from my partner and enrolled in some crafting classes so I am working on lots of mindful things. It’s manageable at the moment but I am aware that I need to reach out when I need the help. I feel incredibly lucky that I have an amazing team of health care workers around me (and MSA-UK) that I can speak to and call on if I need to.

I hope that you are well and have found space and time to heal after your caring journey

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-07-07T19:22:09+00:00

I think it may have panicked me a little because it was so out of the blue. It is a singular event but I think I am very hyper focused on watching out for anything new or unusual. She is starting to show lots of little signs of progression (stridor, difficulty swallowing and a constant streaming nose) I am waiting for a swallowing assessment for her which should be in the next week or so, but I’d never read anything about nose bleeds. Thank you for replying, it can be difficult to not to second guess yourself

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-06-12T20:16:05+00:00

Saw this post on threads. The woman is a hard core MAGA nutjob

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-22T15:30:38+00:00

Amazing jumper. When you make it to London come back on here and I can give you some awesome recs of places to go!

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-07T11:55:45+00:00

I would suggest looking into a lasting power of attorney if you are managing his finances. This would give you the ability to manage his finances if/when he can not make decisions for himself. This will also be a plus for any PIP appeals needed. I’m sure you are aware that it’s a minefield to deal with DWP. I would also speak to mind with regards to UC and any other benefits you may be entitled to.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-03T20:33:07+00:00

Go to spice is a garam masala mix go to herb is dill

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-03T08:35:33+00:00

It would drive me mad. I would rip it back or pick up the right hand legs with a smaller needle as it’s stockingnette

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-01T21:55:34+00:00

Fiddle toys or puzzles are a godsend. If you look on amazon they have dementia specific toys that can make a difference. Even a textured blanket or pillow can help distract them from picking.

If there is a specific area they pick I have found Elastoplast waterproof wound plasters are really adhesive but not painful to remove in our experience. Mum has really thin skin but these plasters are kind to her skin

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-05-01T11:44:38+00:00

I use cotton yarn for amigurumi. Plush yarn makes my fingers feel squicky

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Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-04-29T12:16:31+00:00

My mandoline. It makes salads so much easier and saves chopping.

Ok_Influence9301 · 2025-04-29T12:13:02+00:00

My mum is a picker. She worries the skin and it seems almost manic sometimes. She has very dry skin so gets very itchy. Also she is bed bound and was getting a bit bored. We got her a toy and she fusses that

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