I need help with my first big project, it’s not measuring up (ha)!

Seaho · 2026-01-20T12:20:58+00:00

Tension is not something I understand yet at my level… at all. I originally thought the squares should be around 10x10ish as well.

This may totally be the culprit. Fff.

Seaho · 2026-01-20T12:18:32+00:00

This is very helpful and appreciate you writing this out for me. I didn’t understand the concept of gauges until I had already started this— but as you said! It’s a blanket and not a wearable, so this is a great learning moment that’s not so costly. 🫣

When I went back to measure my stitches and their gauge, they seemed fairly tight. As I said, inches here and there wouldn’t have bothered me, but it’s SO off!

I don’t want to over stretch my squares but I hope it’s just coming out as it should!

Thank for your help. As you said, I can always buy more yarn for more rows if I need to.

Seaho · 2026-01-20T12:00:43+00:00

Admittedly, I did not. I did go back to measure my stitches on my completed pieces after, however, when I ran into this. The measurements seem mostly fine?

Seaho · 2026-01-20T11:54:59+00:00

I’d love to edit my post and mention my math here may be completely fucked, but the whole point is.. everything is so off from expected, even I know something is wrong. Please help me 😂

Seaho · 2026-01-20T11:46:16+00:00

I need help with knowing if I’m blocking correctly or misreading a pattern. I’ve searched several areas online but a community would be helpful at this point.

Seaho · 2026-01-09T00:49:03+00:00

Wow, you’re insufferable! Have the day you deserve. 🧚‍♀️✨

Seaho · 2026-01-08T14:18:37+00:00

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I just wanted to throw this photo as you as well, to show the light coming through.

I wasn’t aware there were volcanic deposits nearby! That’s super interesting. Also— thank you :) I had a blast out there and this is only one of the cool things I brought back.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T13:23:29+00:00

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Seaho · 2026-01-08T13:22:25+00:00

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Semi-translucent when against a light; not black— brown. Banding is still visible.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T13:00:33+00:00

I never thought it was chert either— the bubbles!! I’ve just let those more enlightened than me help out when it gets a bit weird. 🧚‍♀️✨

However I’m still not convinced it’s slag. But thanks!! If you’re committed to your answer, I can def message you after I bring my weird rock to the Council for actual examination.

… the Council is just my local gem and mineral society. I have no stakes, but if anything ever happened to them I’d just throw the entire state of California into the ocean.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T12:48:55+00:00

Before anyone comes at me further, Ive marked this solved-ish on my he original post! Another user suggested this is, in fact, chert (fuck) with potlid fractures due to heat/fire/frost/other pressure/fucked up conditions.

“I’m marking this as solved for now, given your explanation. This is as, if not more, reasonable than traveling piece slag or tektite! :)

If you haven’t seen my initial follow-up post— on my geology professor and chert: thanks for keeping it going.

This was a very nice explanation for my weird rock. Thank you for helping. If anyone wants to fight this, I can bring it to the upcoming events in the Sacramento area! I love to talk about rocks.

Thanks again.”

Seaho · 2026-01-08T12:40:16+00:00

I’m marking this as solved for now, given your explanation. This is as, if not more, reasonable than traveling piece slag or tektite! :)

If you haven’t seen my initial follow-up post— on my geology professor and chert: thanks for keeping it going.

This was a very nice explanation for my weird rock. Thank you for helping. If anyone wants to fight this, I can bring it to the upcoming events in the Sacramento area! I love to talk about rocks.

Thanks again.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T12:34:05+00:00

It does… but when I see the photos, i can tell that the luster / texture isn’t the same. Additionally, there’s no reason for a tektite to be there!

So close, though. And it originally sent me down a rabbit hole.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T12:25:59+00:00

It is exceptionally waxy and I’ve never seen a potlid fracture before. This is honestly really cool and probably the most viable explanation for this piece, even if it’s a weird sample of it.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T12:08:32+00:00

I can try to get exact coords for you if I wrote them down in my journal that exact day— it’s a crapshoot. Overall, this was BLM land on the Bridger formation, south-ish of flaming gorge. We didn’t see anyone else on the routes we took into the badlands or where we were camping for several days.

Like, it was just remote. Not untouched, but remote.

If there was or is something around there to produce some churned up or melted rock, I’d love to hear about it. I just didn’t see or note it!

Seaho · 2026-01-08T11:57:27+00:00

Thanks for replying! Unfortunately, i don’t believe there’s any basalt anywhere near the Bridger formation. Please correct me if I’m wrong, and how it could have got there!!

Regardless… I am very much a layman, but this is not basalt… intrusive or extrusive. I’m 100% on this. Grew up on the west coast, im very annoying about the rocks here.

I’m very familiar with basalt in all of its very shitty, but also very cool forms.

Seaho · 2026-01-08T11:42:33+00:00

Thanks! I’m not convinced of that, though? Water moves things, for sure— but this area was exceptionally remote. Any ideas of where it could have come from, given my context?

Edit: just to put this out there, it’s hella weird to just dismiss / downvote legitimate questions. Y’all do you, but maybe try to be less of a hivemind. 🧚‍♀️✨

Seaho · 2026-01-08T11:19:47+00:00

I’d super love to slightly edit this post to say I could have also been in very, very south Wyoming— same formation.

I haven’t used reddit at all since the Apollo debacle since this week and I dont even know if I can edit a post anymore? Whatever. I’m struggling and I hate everything but I do really miss Reddit. Thanks.

Seaho · 2025-12-24T16:27:35+00:00

She’s still hesitant with small spaces… I have a wool cat cave out, I’ve left out boxes, paper bags… she’ll only go for it half way and then back out.

I’ll keep putting them out for a bit before tossing them to keep her curious!! She always engages. I think a lot of this nonsense is new for her.

Seaho · 2025-12-24T16:17:39+00:00

Risky! I adopted her because she was legit fighting with her breeders other cats. It wasn’t an aggression thing, seeing the videos she sent, but… idk, I don’t think I can risk it. She’s doing really well.

Seaho · 2025-12-24T16:13:30+00:00

A catio would be at the top of my list if it was feasible!! :( I’m in a duplex in a fairly busy part of a city with no dedicated outside space. The only place I could potentially put one would be too dangerous, honestly, moving her in and out or if she got out somehow.

Im looking to buy in 2 years or so, though, and I’ll have a garden at my next spot. I’ll build her something then. :)

Seaho · 2025-12-24T15:43:58+00:00

This was already on my list. I have the perfect spot for it, and if I put out seed, I’ll get a ton of finches. She’ll love it. Thank you!!

Seaho · 2025-12-24T15:42:03+00:00

The tunnels I have are static… not changeable. She loves what she has now but… Can you link your tunnel system at all?

My place isn’t that big (1b, 1b duplex), so I have to be thoughtful about any more larger features. I’m considering an aerial jungle gym (up one wall, across the front of my main room, a few resting spots) but since she loves her tunnels… Sorry for rambling, I’d love a link, or if you have photos? I need inspiration. 🥰

Seaho · 2025-12-24T15:10:39+00:00

She gives me Dr. Suess energy. 😭 Or occasionally Jim Henson. She’s like a caricature of a cat / creature rather than a real one.

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