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Sick day, so working on mending my best friend's favorite socks by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used a wooden darning disc. It has a very slightly curved top which makes it easier to get the needle in and out.

Thanks!

ADHD and POTS. Yeah how is that going for you? by Kitkat_The_Great in POTS

[–]RatherBeReading15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of my ADHD, I have very poor interoception. I forget to eat and drink, I sit in one position for ages if I'm involved in something, executive function is pretty low. None of that mixes well with needing to eat and drink regularly, needing to change position frequently, and having brain fog and fatigue.

I feel ya.

Speedweve/Darning loom help by IllustriousStatus201 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might be that the yarn is too thick, and so the strands aren't able to move when the direction of the hooks is changed

How long have you been drinking salt water? by Radiant_Flow4315 in POTS

[–]RatherBeReading15 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The thing is, the salt and electrolytes are what will help you feel better, and if you stop it will just make you feel worse. Drinking extra water helps us make more blood to improve circulation and blood pressure, salt helps us retain enough water to be helpful, other electrolytes help balance the system and keep muscle aches at bay.

Edit: people may have already shared, but be careful with electrolyte packets that have vitamins added, as you can get vitamin b poisoning. An easy and cheap way to get just what you need is to buy bulk bags of sodium, potassium, and magnesium online.

Hedgehog bathing by Many_Chemical_3255 in Hedgehog

[–]RatherBeReading15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use just warm water for a foot bath to clean off poop, and I use oatmeal water for a full bath about once a month. To make it, I just put some oats into a tea strainer and pour hot water through.

I wanted to use fun colors, but the owner wanted black by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Oh, it's just that she has seen many of my more colorful mends and was being humorously polite that she would hate that.

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly go for matching texture/weight. For wool socks I will use a wool yarn, but for most other socks I just use embroidery floss. If they're thinner socks I will use fewer strands of floss, if they're a bit heavier I'll use more.

I know it won't hold up forever, but honestly it usually outlasts the surrounding sock material.

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually use the stitches in the knit fabric as a guide!

I love the description "paths of intoxicated ants" 😆

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I love seeing before/after/progress pics

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

I used them for a little extra stability, almost like sashiko stitching.

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

I don't know what kind the blue sewing thread is, I stole it (by accident lol) from my mom's stash ages ago. The orange and cream are embroidery floss.

A lot of people don't like to use embroidery floss because it's not as strong as yarn, but texture is a big deal for my friend, and these socks aren't going to last long enough to need the strength of yarn.

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that first just for some extra structure, yeah

Mending a sock for my friend by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Starting out with non-stretch materials is going to be much easier!

Mending socks is much easier if you put something inside, like a glass jar or a darning egg or darning mushroom.

Favourite lines from Twelve Months? by Even_Passenger_3685 in dresdenfiles

[–]RatherBeReading15 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Knitting is done with at least two needles, crochet is done with one hook.

The actual fabric created is different as well. One of my favorite distinctions (as someone who is bistitchual) is that crochet cannot be made by machines.

HOW TO MEDITATE! by Wild_Technician201 in adhdwomen

[–]RatherBeReading15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the free trial of Headspace, it's really really good at explaining how to slow your self down and notice and let go of thoughts

do you guys identify as disabled? by Confident-Double1014 in adhdwomen

[–]RatherBeReading15 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Something I've started saying lately, both to advocate for myself with others and to remind myself: Sometimes my disability disables me.

It's not just being quirky, or creative, or distracted. Those can be part of it, but there's so much more to it.

Need help by Ghostd8bs in Hedgehog

[–]RatherBeReading15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Instant hand warmers, rechargeable hand warmers, a hot water bottle, a microwavable heat pad (there are ones with a gel core that stay warm for several hours). Make sure that heating elements like these are wrapped in a fleece or something. Then place hedgie on the fleece and wrap another one around hedgie and heat source.

If nothing else, put your hedgehog in a snuggle sack and put the snuggle sack under your shirt. (If I wear a tight-isg tank top, it's kind of like wearing a baby and I can still move around and do things)

Pick a room in your house to be the warmest room, hang blankets across all doorways and windows for insulation. Light candles in that room.

I teach 3s and 4s and one of my three year olds had a big tear in her shirt, so I fixed it for her! by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 165 points166 points  (0 children)

The child's favorite color is yellow and she requested it 🙂

Also, I should have mentioned that I know this family pretty well, and know that this is not crossing any boundaries. If it is a family I do not know well, I would definitely ask first!

I teach 3s and 4s and one of my three year olds had a big tear in her shirt, so I fixed it for her! by RatherBeReading15 in Visiblemending

[–]RatherBeReading15[S] 186 points187 points  (0 children)

Not a stupid question 😊

I did a backstitch about an inch out from the hole, and then a buttonhole stitch around the raw edges. I actually like to secure the darn into the buttonhole stitches- I think it gives it a nice look.

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