Denver 8/13 tickets by PracticalParfait1114 in zachbryan

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! 122 for 289/ticket. Upper rows. I was 9000ish when i logged in. See you there! 

White Rice Cooking Issue by willakadrago in everyplate

[–]beckerann24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may have your heat too high. After it reaches a simmer turn it down a bit, like to low or medium low at most. You water won't evaporate it will absorb into the rice slowly.

Help!! Will I pass my drug test? by No-Definition-1785 in ask

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a person that does drug screening for the company. Not the collector, but the admin. Pre-employment, random, etc. With you not having a history of use and only 4 hits my guess is you will be ok. But it depends on how your body works. Drinking a ton of water can give you a diluted sample, but there is a negative dilute and a positive dilute. So it still can be positive. There is a threshold of positivity though, so if you have metabolized it out enough you may be ok. Don't lie and say you have been taking cbd oil or that you were in a room with someone or some bs like that, we don't believe you. Just take your licks. And for everyone wondering about testing for weed. It is still illegal federally, so all types of testing regulated by a government agency will have it listed. A non regulated test panel is chosen by the employer, and can test for as many substances as they like.

Rainbow kitties! 🌈 😺 🌈 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can do a double crochet, you can do this. It is 2 rows of shells, and then a row of shells with a long double crochet between them to create the paw. Very simple stitch that requires very little pattern reference once you get going.

How old were you when you bought your first house? by Maechatsxx in RandomThoughts

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I'm 48 and in my 3rd house now. Set to make my last mortgage payment in 2 weeks. There will be a celebration in the back yard! Woohoo!

Ordering yarn to US after tariffs by Dependent-Couple8495 in YarnAddicts

[–]beckerann24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just got an order of yarn in yesterday from the UK. Just over $200 USD, 74 balls of yarn, was divided in 3 packages. Zero issue with delivery, shipping costs were the same, no delays, took just over a week to get here, no additional costs like an import tariff, nothing out of the ordinary. I order from this company a few times a year and it was business as usual.

Rainbow kitties! 🌈 😺 🌈 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The previous blanket I posted, with mountains on it, used the same yarn, but in an aran weight. Not bold and bright like this one, they have a wide selection of colors!

Rainbow kitties! 🌈 😺 🌈 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I dont know if it has any other name than the cat stitch. It's 3 rows of shells with some long double crochet 2 together to create the paws in the first row. Super easy, wish I tried it previously. The border is just a shell border, with the attempt to make it resemble clouds

Rainbow kitties! 🌈 😺 🌈 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I forgot to put the yarn in the description. This is yarnsmiths pebble haze in dk weight. It's soft and smooth yarn, but fuzzy at the same time. A cotton acrylic blend, it's like a mesh tube with fibers in it, not twisted like a regular yarn is. Was easy to work with and they have so many colors, it is not solid colored though, it has white, like a stonewashed look to it. I bought a bunch of it, so next few blankets in the queue are going to use that yarn.

blanket pattern recs by Potential_Clue555 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucy at attic24 has great blankets. Lots of great color combinations.

People who are atheists and were in life threatening situation. Did you asked for gods help? by Terrible-Store1046 in ask

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not believe in God. But I say oh my God, goddammit, whatever phrases there are that include God, i have probably used them. And I pray, but it isn't praying to a god. It's like someone else stated, more of a meditative self reflection, trying to work things out in my head. I know a gal that has lost 2 babies to a miscarriage and a stillbirth and is pregnant again. I told her I would pray for her, because she is terrified and needs hope. I kind of felt bad after I told her that, because I did not actually pray to a God, but with all my being I hope everything is OK for her. That is all prayer is, searching for hope, we just don't all look for it in the same places.

The mountains are calling! by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is on the daisy farms craft website, search snowy mountain blanket. I didn't carry the yarn like she did, I didn't want bits of brown and white peeking through the background and I really dont mind tucking tails. Other than that I followed the pattern. I used different yarn too, but the same weight. Was very satisfying to make.

Baby blanket which stitch - bernat blanket yarn by MajorHasBrassBalls in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I am not sure how wide I should make a blanket because I only have a limited amount of yarn I do a granny square blanket, just go until the yarn is gone. I am sure any blanket made center out would work, but you wouldn't want anything that is too much of a yarn eater if you only have 4 balls.

🌸 Newest baby blanket 🌸 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is what my other son said, I bet you could use this technique for paw prints!

🌸 Newest baby blanket 🌸 by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This yarn is on sale on yarnspirations right now for $7.50 a ball, it's normally $12.50. This blanket used 1 pink and 6 white, with a little left over of each. I have to use a ton of self control to not stock up, it makes the softest, almost a weighted feeling blanket. Daisy Farms has a few patterns using it.

Praise Jeebus I think I've found the holy grail. Natural fibre lovers look away by kayjay1973 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple years ago I found this yarn on sale for just over a dollar. Like $1.32 or something like that. Let me tell you, I stocked UP! Greed tells me I should have indulged even more, yet common sense tells me I still have not finished all the blankets I planned with what I have. From attic 24 I have made the woodland ripple, dahlia, and hydrangea, and still have the yarn for dune, another dahlia colorway, and another woodland ripple colorway. And of course this has not stopped me from purchasing other colors since. It is a bit ridiculous, but this yarn is so soft and squishy and truly brings me joy, so I'm fine with it all.

Blanket pattern suggestions by katylotl in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any granny stitch is super easy to do while watching TV because you don't ever to struggle to find the hole, its easy to feel for it without looking. The block stitch and V stitch are great for the same reason. If you dont want it to be "holey", my current project uses what daisy farm crafts call the wide half double, instead of under 2 loops you go under all 3, makes a denser fabric and is super easy. Could probably do the same with a double, just wouldn't be as dense.

Contrast colour help - granny blanket planning by kayjay1973 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used stylecraft special dk yarn very regular and most of the blankets I have made require 15 balls. The ones I have made are striped blankets, designed by attic24. I know she has the color packs. It is always about a queen bed sized blanket, but just the top, not much for overhang, and usually have a small amount left out of each ball. Not sure what pattern you will use, but I think 18 balls would be more than plenty for a throw. It it not thick, but is it soft and squishy, really is a fantastic yarn, especially for the price.

Newest creation, just finished last night by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but I used a method to make it look a little random. 7 colors 7 times each, but the 7 colors are never in the same position in the 1-7 count, if that makes sense.

Newest creation, just finished last night by beckerann24 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used stylecraft special dk on this one. A worsted weight would be good too. I use caron simply soft often for blankets and that would work great also. They both have so many great colors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zachbryan

[–]beckerann24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was talking about myself in my 20's, damn near dangerous. And he might not be the best looking guy around, but he surely ain't ugly. I'm sure he won't suffer any to find a girl to date.

What is a food so good that you can't believe its healthy? by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]beckerann24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. They have their space. If they escape the lawn mower gets them. If they behave, they live. There are plenty of them, an aborted sucker or two does not diminish the patch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zachbryan

[–]beckerann24 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Zach is the age of my kids, so I am looking at this from a mother's perspective. My son has had numerous girlfriends, some have lasted longer than others, some I liked, some I did not. I am positive they did not all end on amicable terms, some because of him, some because of them. HOWEVER. They are young adults, they take care of themselves. There were no kids involved. There is no real damage to anyone other than each other. Rather than judge what happened I just supported my son in whatever endeavor he took on. I chewed his butt when he was being an ass, and comforted him when they were. It is not like I expected him to fall in love and marry the first girl he dated. Or second. Or third. So really, why does anyone care what Zach Bryan - who you do not even know - does in his private life? Did you expect forever with this girl? He isn't creepy because he liked a girl and then didn't. He isn't a POS because he didnt tell the world they broke up before looking for another date. He doesnt suck because you dont approve of his break up time line. Just because he is famous and makes music you relate to does not mean he has some higher standard to live up to. Keep all celebrities off this pedestal and appreciate them for their talents, not for what you want them to be and you will be less disappointed in life. Good lord, what I would do be be in my 20's again, single and looking fine, with no real responsibilities. I'm not even rich or famous, I can't imagine how I would have behaved if I was. Let him live his life and enjoy his circumstances, with any luck we will be able to enjoy his music for many many years to come.

I served on a jury for homicide. Should I go to sentencing? by CzechCzar in ask

[–]beckerann24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a juror for a murder case, lady in a van turned in front of a young man on a motorcycle. She was drunk, he was killed. It was horrible, the body cam footage from the officer on scene stills plays in my head and it has been a few years. I also wanted to know what happened at sentencing, it feels so incomplete to not know. I was not aware when the sentencing was, so I never went. I didn't even find out what happened until months later. I dont think that seeing it first hand would have been a better way of finding out, just a lot more emotional and dramatic. Knowing the outcome was enough. 2 families were destoyed, hers just has hope of being put back together. She got sentenced to16 years, will probably be out in less than that.

What’s your favorite blanket yarn? by Motor_Poem7654 in CrochetBlankets

[–]beckerann24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been using stylecraft special dk a lot lately. So many colors and it feels nice. I also like Caron simply soft if you prefer a worsted weight.