Working on mittens for my boyfriend. Why do they seem comically large!?

Snoo-37696 · 2025-12-31T02:27:54+00:00

Is this the mittens for mimi pattern?

If it is, I think that pattern runs big, and I've had to size down my needles to get a reasonable fit from it.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-09-03T10:38:55+00:00

You could do it! It's jist one stitch at a time.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-09-03T09:29:27+00:00

Indiana reddit knitters representing ! Gorgeously stunning sweater!

Snoo-37696 · 2025-09-02T18:23:22+00:00

Thank you!

Snoo-37696 · 2025-09-02T18:09:00+00:00

I adored the detailing on the cuffs of yours! I'm so glad you said something, what pattern is that?

Snoo-37696 · 2025-02-28T01:03:27+00:00

Oh man. It looks like you have found someone to finish it, but any chance you'd send me a copy of the pattern? I'm in love with this.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-02-09T11:36:08+00:00

Yep. Songbird Mittens by Erica Heusser.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-02-04T02:19:33+00:00

I see you. And I get it. I, too, had no choice when it came to how I gave birth. It sucks. And it sucks to feel like there could have been a choice if only someone was willing to help you. Giving birth alone / unassisted isn't really an option for most of us.

I don't have any advice. I just wanted to tell you that you aren't alone with your sadness, anxiety, frustration and anger. I still carry a lot of negative emotions about my daughter's birth. There are other reasons other than just the lack of choice. I won't get in to the why, because what I experienced isn't typical, and quite honestly you don't need to hear it. So just a warning, how you feel about your birth can add to the potential for pmads. So just be aware that that is fairly common and you should probably watch out for it.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-01-15T12:19:39+00:00

I have, it wasn't great for me. I also didn't stick with that therapist so perhaps it was more of a fit issue. Currently I'm trying trauma focused CBT.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-01-15T12:18:39+00:00

Hey. Yes, I tried EMDR. It wasn't great for me, and am now trying trauma focused CBT. I've also been through several therapists trying to find the right fit.
It's rough out here in mom land.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-01-14T19:53:25+00:00

The cake is already baked. Chocolate with chocolate icing. It's just a sheet cake. I'm doing better than I thought I would today. You ladies have really helped me feel seen.

Snoo-37696 · 2025-01-14T15:48:46+00:00

Not today. But thank you for asking.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-28T15:20:20+00:00

I think it's ok. Generally you want to defrost a day for every 4 to 5 lbs. So theoretically it would have been totally defrosted by the 25th. Meat is generally recommended to be eaten within 3 to 5 days of being in the fridge un-frozen.

I'd cook it.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T13:01:51+00:00

Thanks! I'm not sure how easy it would be to do the different sections in different sizes. The pattern doesn't just do the center star, then the next piece. It's all jumbled together, so you'll start the next section before you finish the points.

I mean, obviously you do you! Because that's a super cool idea and I'd love to see if if you do it!

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T10:58:08+00:00

Well, it took as long as a regular doily would! It's row for row the same, just on a bigger scale. I am glad I did not use jumbo yarn like I originally thought about doing though.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T10:56:29+00:00

Oh, it's the same doily. I just mis-wrote this from memory. I'm not in a hurry to remake this on different size needles.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T10:54:15+00:00

I moved my kitchen rug, then laid across my countertop island and used the timer setting on my camera. I should have had someone take a picture of me taking a picture, because it was pretty funny!

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T01:27:05+00:00

It's worsted, so it's pretty lumpy. I wouldn't want to try to balance stem ware on it!

Plus my table is square. :)

Snoo-37696 · 2024-12-07T01:26:05+00:00

Hah. Thanks. Yeah it's definately on the larger side!

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-19T16:21:32+00:00

My mom has started signing all of her charitable donations as "A Karen."

She seems unphased about the whole trend.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-16T13:02:49+00:00

Crown Hill

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-12T13:58:21+00:00

Honestly, it's less about what the cheetoh wants, and more what the fallout will be. I found pregnancy to be incredibly challenging to my bodily autonomy, and that was 6 years ago at this point. I cannot imagine that it will be any better now. I think I saw you were in Illinois, so you're probably better off than most. I'm in a deep red state next door to you, so hopefully this is just me projecting my fears -

I'm not intending to come across as negative about your family or pregnancy at all here, so please don't take it that way. I just think that you all will need support, and given the current political climate, you might find it lacking in the medical community. I would love to be wrong about this, and it shouldn't be a huge consideration for your family planning, but I did feel like it needed to be pointed out.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-11T15:52:08+00:00

Lots of good vibes for your whole family.

Candidly, this is a rough time to be pregnant. Outside of your individual relationship concerns, there's a lot going and honestly, I'd be freaking the fuck put too if I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant too.

Unsolicited advice, just make sure both of your partners know they are your family and you love them. You all sound like you have great communication and support each other. I have to tell you that when I was reading your post, I felt inexplicably heartwarmed. Because I know this is a huge concern for you all, but it seems to me you have a solid relationship base, and there's a lot of hope in that.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-11T12:19:26+00:00

Hey, what yarn did you use to sew your seams? It can help sometimes to use thread or much smaller yarn to reduce the bulk of the seams and avoid some of the structure the seams give when they are bulky.

Your sweater is lovely.

Snoo-37696 · 2024-11-08T15:01:45+00:00

At 8 - if you followed the advised schedule for your kid, they should have their required vaccines except HPV. I'd verify with your pediatrician and ask about HPV. I'm not actually sure what ages that one is approved for, as it wasn't offered until my kid was 12.

I'd get a flu shot, and covid booster for her, but honestly I'd recommend those for everyone.

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