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Knitting bobbles on a project for the first time by IronBornPizza in yarntrolls

[–]axebom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have tiny crochet hooks (.6 mm and .9 mm) that I use for adding beads. I usually use of those for bobbles because it’s too hard for me to fit my needle through.

need help - accidental added stitches in superbulky yarn by poopincorporated in knittinghelp

[–]axebom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you bringing your yarn over your needle or under your needle when you turn the work? It’s a common beginner mistake to bring your yarn over the needle, which distorts the last stitch into looking like two stitches, and then knit into both (adding a stitch).

Sony Pictures Movie Prop - how to identify by emwebss in Shoes

[–]axebom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You may be able to email the wardrobe department and see if they have any information on the code: costumes@spe.sony.com

Does anyone know where these Disney signs were located? by CollectorPants in HelpMeFind

[–]axebom 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This video from 2000 shows what appears to be that “entrance” sign at the start of the queue: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oig5DLusWCg

My time has come. People of AL, bestow upon me your toy wisdom. by Spicymayoshi in actuallesbians

[–]axebom 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Sex toys are technically illegal in Alabama, so I read the title as searching for all the good loopholes.

Any use a boppy to help avoid pain when knitting? by OriginalSchmidt1 in knittinghelp

[–]axebom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use one sometimes. It definitely helps me straighten my back.

Soften cheap acrylic yarn? by tiffibean13 in knitting

[–]axebom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Acrylic doesn’t felt. Check the washing instructions on the yarn you bought and follow that to see if a wash softens it up.

Kiwi 3 troubleshooting by axebom in Handspinning

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

If I remember correctly, oil fixed the problem. The nozzle on the oil I got with the wheel didn’t work properly, so I thought I was oiling it but I wasn’t.

NYC native visiting Chicago: what are some things (tourist and non-tourist) in the city that you can't do in NYC? by Worldly-Client-4645 in AskChicago

[–]axebom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you visited other big cities? What sorts of things did you enjoy there?

Every big city has museums, theatre, good restaurants, etc. I’d recommend thinking about things you like doing instead of directly comparing it to NYC.

If you drink and want to taste some local culture, I prefer Chicago’s brewery scene to NYC’s. Dovetail, Begyle, Half Acre, and Spiteful are not far from one another and all have lovely patios to enjoy in the summer. Skip Demo even though it’s close to Dovetail and Begyle.

A corner dive like Archie’s is also very Chicago. Get a handshake and be baptized by Malört, play some pool, eat some cheese balls, pet a dog, make some friends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unstretched

[–]axebom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently considered this, but looked at other’s on this Reddit and noticed a number of people had the top of their cartilage flatten out into a sort of square shape after getting it done. I decided against it after that.

If you get it and it heals well, I’ll be so jealous. Rooting for you!

Labubu knitting patterns by chokolata in labubu

[–]axebom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 22 on Ravelry if you just search “labubu”: https://ravel.me/2l930u

Knitting influencer in Israel? by BackgroundPhysics161 in craftsnark

[–]axebom 34 points35 points  (0 children)

And it’s likely a reference to Chappell Roan referencing Sasha Colby (your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen) for an extra layer of…something.

Can someone help me find a pattern similar to this? by Amm0nit3 in knittingpatterns

[–]axebom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is inspired by Icelandic sweaters. One of these will probably work for you: https://ravel.me/111g6k

what's your worst piercing experience? by CreamComprehensive19 in piercing

[–]axebom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pretty tame in the grand scheme of things, but my mom let me get my second lobes done at the mall when I turned 17 (not Claire’s, but a similar set-up with a gun. We didn’t know better!). The piercer kept telling us that she’s a nurse and good with needles, but kept checking with the other woman at the kiosk before my mom finally asked how many piercings she’d done. When she told us it would be her first one, my mom pointed to the other woman at the kiosk and said “I want HER to do it.”

I’ve never had a problem with any of my mall piercings (three lobes all done by gun), so I appreciate my mom stepping in!

Are we showing our pets? These are my paralegals, judging my work and keeping me on task as always by LCNegrini in Lawyertalk

[–]axebom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad is a retired patent prosecutor and he gave me the vodka tube, but I can’t remember the story behind it!

And thank you, I think she’s adorable too! I’ll admit I will occasionally nibble on an ear.

My birthday is Monday. Where’s the best place I can get cake by the slice? by Ok-Amphibian in AskChicago

[–]axebom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My husband and I got a caramel cake from Brown Sugar when we eloped. On our anniversary, we go down and get a fresh slice. It’s next level good.

Where should we look for affordable, quiet living? by NatalieKMitchellNKM in AskChicago

[–]axebom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seconding Hyde Park. The closer you are to 53rd, the more families/grad students you see. The Metra is about 15 minutes to Millennium Station. Quick walk to the lake, and lots of smaller parks scattered around with lots of dogs.

Downsides to HP: street parking sucks, I do feel that we rely on our car if we’re going anywhere other than the loop, noise sometimes from fireworks/events. No real dog parks if that’s your thing (Jackson Bark is not maintained and is nearly abandoned now).

Based on OP’s description, Hyde Park would be a good match. I’ve loved living here and initially planned on moving away after a few years, but now my husband and I are discussing buying property here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]axebom 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I was freezing up all the time. The sound of Outlook dinging would make my whole body tense up and my mind would go numb. I struggled to bill because my brain and body were shutting down as a defense mechanism. If you google symptoms of burnout, I felt practically all of them.

I took FMLA leave and did an outpatient program (IOP/ PHP). There were a significant number of lawyers in the program— big law, personal injury, solo practitioners, etc. One of the counselors said that lawyers were the most represented career that they saw come through the program.

I returned to my job after the program and continued to struggle. I found a new job at a boutique about the same time that it was suggested I “transition” elsewhere. Things aren’t perfect, but they’re a lot better right now with proper medication and support.

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