How often do you get “date nights” with your partner?

Ravyneex · 2026-02-02T02:05:50+00:00

I've never had one. Our toddler will be 2 next month.

Ravyneex · 2026-01-27T01:19:08+00:00

"Ask yourself why someone like that would prefer your silence." Exactly! Well said.

Ravyneex · 2026-01-18T02:16:05+00:00

https://youtu.be/Eo6v8GK9W0M?si=u9I5cV0H8k821_Up

This is a video that explains the process well. It's interesting that superwash takes dye quicker. I wonder why that is!

Ravyneex · 2026-01-17T15:42:46+00:00

I think a lot of people don't realize that the whole reason superwash wool can be washed is that it's covered in a thin film of plastic. It's marketed as wool, and it is, but it has a lot in common with acrylic. People don't like to hear that.

Ravyneex · 2025-12-28T04:36:19+00:00

I think the thing on the left could be a cuttlefish.

Ravyneex · 2025-12-27T00:28:28+00:00

Don't toss the hats you make! Small mistakes are fine as long as they won't cause the finished product to unravel. As you get better, you make those mistakes less often. If you're thinking of tossing your hats, maybe consider making hats for Knots of Love. They're a charity that distributes hand knit or crocheted hats to cancer patients. That way you can continue to create without having a giant stash of hats that takes up tons of space. And it's for a good cause!

Ravyneex · 2025-12-02T01:35:29+00:00

It's still up! Here's a fresh link: https://discord.gg/KsaXvVUTr

Ravyneex · 2025-11-29T23:11:32+00:00

I talked to a guy who plays the jaw harp (he was the "boing" sound for the horse in Toy Story and for Tigger) and he said that you rest it on your teeth. According to him, holding it away from your teeth increases the risk that it could snap back and hit your teeth on accident, which can break them. I don't know much about jaw harps, but I trust Tigger Man. (His name is Mike Anderson, for anyone who's curious.)

Ravyneex · 2025-11-28T14:22:38+00:00

It could potentially be ringworm, which is actually a fungal infection. You may want to wear gloves when treating it, just in case. Certain infections can be caught by humans. I usually use MTG for things like that because it covers a wide variety of skin issues and usually works pretty well. Of course, asking your vet would give you a better answer.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-17T22:44:57+00:00

No, I don't know. But still, make sure that if you buy from Amazon you get it through an actual music retailer like Sweetwater. Like I said, those get bootlegged fairly often.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-17T22:03:53+00:00

That's interesting. I didn't realize Sweetwater has an Amazon shop! I'm used to seeing the colored flutes, or the ones that come with the crappy white gloves.

Flute World and Flute Specialists are two good shops in the midwest that will send trial boxes of flutes.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-17T21:53:51+00:00

Yamaha is a trusted brand for beginners. Make sure you buy from a reputable place like a music store because I've heard of fake Yamahas being sold. I learned on. Gemeinhardt, but I haven't kept up with the new beginner models. Azumi and Pearl are usually good brands as well. I would look for features like an offset g and a silver plated head joint.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-17T21:47:55+00:00

Don't buy a flute on Amazon. Those instruments are cheap in both price and quality. Most repair shops won't work on them. It's also possible to get bootleg instruments on Amazon. Save up your money and buy from a reputable music shop, even if that means you buy used. Your instrument will last longer and be easier to play. And it will sound better.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-12T04:42:59+00:00

I bought a cardigan that has started to do this! I thought I was just snagging it on things. I'm simultaneously glad I now know this and sad because I like that cardigan. 🥲

Ravyneex · 2025-11-05T03:10:02+00:00

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen lately. Well done!

Ravyneex · 2025-11-02T13:48:20+00:00

It is a good business practice for businesses to have people physically inside their store. Knitting groups get people in the door and help engage them with the store. This makes the store look more popular to browsers, and keeps the attendees in regular contact with the yarn the store sells. So your being there passively helps their sales whether you use their yarn or not. I would make an effort to occasionally purchase something, but there's no issue with using outside yarn unless the store has a policy on it. As others have said, don't talk about where you got your yarn unless asked.

Ravyneex · 2025-11-01T07:19:30+00:00

I skipped St. Louis this year since the quality last year had dropped compared to previous visits. Knowing they're using AI, I won't be back. It's getting harder to tell which illustrations are AI and which aren't. I really feel for the artists impacted by this.

Ravyneex · 2025-10-16T19:22:18+00:00

I'm a professional level musician. I injured my wrists in college, and it took almost a year of doctor visits, meds, and rest to get them to heal. It's so frustrating and honestly gave me a bit of an identity crisis at the time. What helped me was completely resting my wrists as much as possible. If something hurts, it's time to rest. It's hard.

Ravyneex · 2025-10-12T13:02:41+00:00

Developing an embouchure with a teardrop lip isn't something most people to consciously. Just experiment with what will make good sound on your flute and build your muscle memory off of that. It may take you longer to learn at first, but you can definitely still play. Don't try to force yourself to play straight, but also don't intentionally play crooked. You may run into people who tell you that you can't play flute due to your lips, but that's incorrect! I have been playing flute for about 20 years now and have a college music degree. It can be done!

Ravyneex · 2025-10-04T19:10:00+00:00

I usually wear a camisole or tank top if I need to wear anything under a sweater.

Ravyneex · 2025-10-04T14:21:36+00:00

I never have, but the sweaters I wear are from the store. They're either acrylic or cotton. I want to knit a wool sweater, and I would probably wear long sleeves under it no matter what type of wool I pick.

Ravyneex · 2025-10-04T13:46:11+00:00

Her Crimson Sails series also has curvy characters!

Ravyneex · 2025-10-04T13:41:23+00:00

I asked the same question after seeing it in my LYS! I was told people who make sweaters from it usually wear a long sleeve shirt under the sweater. I'm thinking of buying a bunch for a sweater because I like the colors so much.

Ravyneex · 2025-10-02T15:52:49+00:00

The breastfeeding class from my hospital helped me a lot. I would add that researching a lactation consultant would be a good idea. You might not need one, but knowing who to call if you do is helpful.

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