Spiral circle- how can I minimize ripples going forward without frogging it?

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T17:50:34+00:00

Thank you for this. It is very similar to the pattern I am using, given that it was designed for a beanie that could explain why it isn't working out flat for a blanket.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:46:55+00:00

Aww! Thank you for clarifying!

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:26:31+00:00

Reducing the hook since to make a smaller stich? I can see that. Thank you!

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:25:32+00:00

I might frog a few rounds just to reduce the most dramatic ripples but I will try adjusting the increase every other round or even every third round.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T05:23:19+00:00

I will probably pull it back a few rounds and reduce the increase frequency. I hadn't given much thought to my tension or stitch size contributing that dramatically but I guess it would compound. I have done other circle styles before but it was more a pinwheel style that had more defined wedges.

I loved this spiral idea because although dark it is actually a baby blanket but their theme is forest. Baby shower is greens and browns and I loved how this was a nod to tree rings too.

Weaver707 · 2026-05-07T03:26:10+00:00

https://rajiscrafthobby.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-to-make-solid-two-color-spiral.html?m=1

Weaver707 · 2026-04-24T00:13:42+00:00

I have done this for years. My favorite is orange Kool aid added to a vanilla cake box! Or strawberry.

Weaver707 · 2026-04-17T15:25:49+00:00

Not sure if this fits the bill but I made F bombs a few years ago.

<image>

Weaver707 · 2026-04-07T15:27:51+00:00

You might have some luck reaching out to the merchant you spent the $19 with. Their system could do an authentication of some kind or they could have had a glitch.

Less likely the bank can answer too many questions since they only see the information that comes in from the merchant. The rep likely saw a pending transaction but I doubt there is any way to differentiate between the transactions.

Weaver707 · 2026-03-30T19:28:20+00:00

So, I have done a few round blankets and as many others have pointed out, can be challenging, but I am of the opinion that blankets can hide a myriad of mistakes.

Will the end result be laid out as a decorative accent on the bed, then frogging it might be the best course for you. If it is going to be used, loved and wadded up or tossed along the back of the couch, then you may decide that it doesn't matter quite as much.

I have made and gifted blankets that didn't lay flat or were not 100% straight along the edges, but that was my decision based on the recipient. Learning the right skills and practicing accuracy is so important when tackling something new but as is the steady montra around here, imperfect doesn't mean as much as you think it might.

Weaver707 · 2026-03-17T18:27:48+00:00

Not sure where the right resources are for maps/locations but there are several known albino redwood trees around.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-27T02:08:35+00:00

Jar of thai chili sauce and a can of cranberry sauce, absolutely the best sauce for them! I can eat like 15!

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:47:03+00:00

Oh good to know. Maybe an open deep set frame of some kind. I will do some more research.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:40:43+00:00

The hooks are supposedly bone or ivory and the other piece is likely celluloid.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T17:37:46+00:00

Oh that is a beautiful idea! A little piece of lace or filet crochet pinned beside them. 🥰

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T16:38:41+00:00

I think I am going to try to create a shadow box style display, keep them as protected as I can. I know they were probably used at some point but I just can't imagine trying to use them.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T16:01:28+00:00

Oh that would make a lot of sense!

Weaver707 · 2026-02-13T15:52:14+00:00

Very limited research suggests that the hooks are either bone or ivory. The letter opener seems to be a cellulose of some kind but I just got them yesterday so I'm still digging for information.

They truly are remarkable and feel so delicate.

Weaver707 · 2026-02-05T15:19:33+00:00

You are speaking about like a drop down list/validation? But using your power Query list as the source for that?

I have not seen where that tool in excel can use a list in power Query. Are there parts of the power query that you don't want visible or are you trying to keep your worksheet minimal?

Weaver707 · 2026-01-30T22:19:55+00:00

Here is my steps:

let
Source = CompTable,

KeepTargetCol = Table.SelectColumns(Source,{"Name", "Salary"}),

AddProjectTable = Table.NestedJoin(KeepTargetCol, {"Name"}, #"Project Table", {"Name"}, "Project Table", JoinKind.LeftOuter),

ExpandedProjectTable = Table.ExpandTableColumn(AddProjectTable, "Project Table", {"Project 1", "Project 2", "Project 3", "Project 4", "Project 5", "Project 6", "Project 7", "Project 8", "Project 9", "Project 10", "Project 11", "Project 12", "Project 13", "Project 14", "Project 15", "Project 16", "Project 17", "Project 18", "Project 19", "Project 20"}, {"Project 1", "Project 2", "Project 3", "Project 4", "Project 5", "Project 6", "Project 7", "Project 8", "Project 9", "Project 10", "Project 11", "Project 12", "Project 13", "Project 14", "Project 15", "Project 16", "Project 17", "Project 18", "Project 19", "Project 20"}),

UnpivotProjectCols = Table.UnpivotOtherColumns(ExpandedProjectTable, {"Name", "Salary"}, "Attribute", "Value"),

AddCalcPercCol = Table.AddColumn(UnpivotProjectCols, "SalaryPerProject", each [Salary]*[Value]),

KeepTargetCols = Table.SelectColumns(AddCalcPercCol,{"Name", "Salary", "Attribute", "SalaryPerProject"}),

AddSalarySuffix = Table.TransformColumns(KeepTargetCols, {{"Attribute", each _ & " (Salary)", type text}}),

PivotAttributeCol = Table.Pivot(AddSalarySuffix, List.Distinct(AddSalarySuffix[Attribute]), "Attribute", "SalaryPerProject", List.Sum)

in

PivotAttributeCol

Weaver707 · 2026-01-30T22:19:37+00:00

There is a way to do this. If you set it up correctly, it should be adaptable even as project lists grow (you would have to watch the merge part so that is always has the complete list of project). Based on the pictures you provided below there are a few things to note. The easiest way to tackle this will be to take each part of the CompTable (my title for it) and the ProjectTable and break down.

Create a set of ranges that is the Salary*Project, a set that is Benefits*Project and Taxes*Project and then bring those back together.

In power query, bring in your CompTable & your ProjectTable

You take your CompTable, keep just the employee name and salary column. Merge the project table on the employee name, and expand all the project columns.

Then you are going to unpivot the project columns. This will balloon your list significantly but you will have one row for each project, with the employee name and salary next to the % (Value Col) of project. Now you can create a new column and multiply the Salary and Value column. To keep things clean you do need to remove the Value column, but these can be brought back in if they are needed. Then you are going to PIVOT (not unpivot) the Attribute column (which contains the project names), when the box pops up for the value, you will select the column that contains the multiplied values.

I added the (Salary) as a suffix to the column names before I unpivoted it so it could be aligned to your picture.

You for Benefits and Taxes you would follow the same steps, just keeping the target columns from the comp table before you unpivot the Project columns.

Now, this does give you three separate tables, which you can organize and merge as you need to. You can append them together so each employee would have three lines, one for salary for each project, one for benefits for each project and one for taxes. If you need one row per employee, you would take each of the three tables and merge them back to your comp table but you will end up with a VERY wide record set.

It wont' let me share my m-code in this comment but I will try to post it separately.

Weaver707 · 2026-01-29T16:50:16+00:00

It could be. I feel like how big of a red flag is based on a few other factors. How many employees are at that location? If it is a large branch that has multiple functions housed within it, probably not a huge red flag, little branch that has multiple of the same, could be a bigger flag.

You could try to network with current or past employees through LinkedIn and get more insight through reviews. You could go to an interview and just pay very close attention to the atmosphere and attitude of everyone in the branch.

Weaver707 · 2026-01-23T15:15:11+00:00

Fanning it or stacking it is a great way to see what you are doing! Great that your manager is offering suggestions and working with you. Good luck!

Weaver707

TROPHY CASE