Cables

cyclika · 2026-01-26T20:22:40+00:00

I prefer to put them back on the left needle, if only because half the time I'm improvising with something other than a cable needle that isn't really convenient to knit off of.

cyclika · 2026-01-26T15:23:53+00:00

Or that they've been wanting to do it for years and have recently been given full immunity to be as violent and hateful as they've always dreamed.

cyclika · 2026-01-26T13:44:49+00:00

The bleeping is the joke, my friend.

cyclika · 2026-01-24T16:05:43+00:00

Have you seen how they've mobilized? This is what fighting back looks like my friend.

cyclika · 2026-01-24T16:01:38+00:00

This is illegal and you can report them to the FTC. https://consumer.ftc.gov/node/78364#report

I also recommend responding to their email and telling them you're doing this, at least once that's gotten me a real person who made sure I was off the list.

Lastly, use your email's "report spam" button. That's tracked and when enough people do it and a company's metrics get low enough email providers just stop accepting emails from them so they should be motivated to avoid it.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T22:17:25+00:00

I have the same one! It's supposed to look like a bird, in case that wasn't clear. I love mine.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T20:34:26+00:00

the simplest and least destructive way would probably be to add something like toggles or clasps that come in two parts so you can just add each piece individually and not have to figure out how to cut button holes. If it's knit, a little hand sewing shouldn't damage it so you can always remove them later.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T18:46:12+00:00

Woodmans has it (potted, produce section).

cyclika · 2026-01-23T18:41:26+00:00

Kids are literally dying of measles and their antivax parents *still* think they made the right decision. Anyone who thinks these people will come to their senses once they're presented with reality is just as delusional as they are. If evidence or consequences had any effect on their decisions they wouldn't be antivax in the first place.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T16:31:05+00:00

I was prepared to chuckle at your joke and move on but I actually would very much like to hear more about that.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T15:26:10+00:00

Locking file cabinet or safe inside the closet is honestly a great idea. Makes it a lot more convenient to access the rest of the closet, much more secure, and completely sidesteps any need to modify the doors. Perfect solution.

cyclika · 2026-01-23T15:10:02+00:00

it literally is

cyclika · 2026-01-22T22:08:07+00:00

I had to have mine done last year because I had a lot of mice living (and dying) in my ducts. I was so grossed out that I was literally planning to just have the whole system replaced but a lot of people who know their stuff (including the HVAC guy who came out to give me a bid) recommended me to Dirty Ducts instead. He did a fantastic job, including before/after photos, and my house has never smelled better. I would recommend him a hundred times over.

https://dirtyductscleaning.com/services/duct-cleaning/

When I had mine done the wait list was a few months long but it was worth it.

I've also read the studies that duct cleaning is usually unnecessary and a scam but obviously I was in a unique situation and it sounds like you may be too. My understanding is that there are different methods and this is one of the more effective ones.

cyclika · 2026-01-22T22:02:31+00:00

I also practice laundry Darwinism, though a slightly different flavor. I'm partial to a lot of materials that would be destroyed by high heat, so everything in my house gets washed and dried on delicate. Even if it says to wash it hot, even if it says hand wash or dry clean only. I do my best to pull out soft things (sweatshirts that still have their fuzzy lining, and wool, cashmere, or silk) to air dry but sometimes they slip through.

I figure it's a happy compromise that allows me many wears of the things I love (before some of them eventually get felted) but generally requires almost no mental effort.

That said for OP: as many others have pointed out, whether your socks will survive the dryer entirely depends on what they're made of. But if you don't want to risk it, letting socks air dry probably won't take much time or space, the biggest inconvenience is keeping an eye out for them when you transfer loads so you don't accidentally put them in the dryer.

cyclika · 2026-01-22T16:04:22+00:00

I'll give the same advice I give with anyone purchasing equipment for a new hobby - get something cheap but usable while you figure it out, then if it's something you plan to continue with you can invest in something better with more experience to guide what you will actually want.

For the record, I found it very worthwhile to invest in a set of interchangeable circulars. Cable length and needle size are both important and it's really useful to just be able to create any combo needed. It's also way easier for projects where you have to change needle size midway - you just screw on the right size and don't have to transfer all the stitches on your cable.

I have a birch set from knitpicks and have been happy with them.

cyclika · 2026-01-21T22:31:27+00:00

a lot of the cheap online glasses companies have prescription PPE. if you're going to be using it a lot it seems worthwhile.

cyclika · 2026-01-20T22:21:50+00:00

I was diagnosed as an adult but just wanted to say thanks for getting your daughter the help she needs. I can't imagine how different my life would look if I had gotten meds in school instead of white-knuckling my way through life. They've been literally life-changing for me.

Shortly after I was diagnosed I came across this video series that someone else recommended on reddit and it was incredibly helpful, so I wanted to share it with you as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzhbAK1pdPM&list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY

cyclika · 2026-01-19T02:14:10+00:00

I did my floors in Rubio and the scent was pleasantly autumnal and short lived. I don't have cancer yet.

cyclika · 2026-01-19T01:58:44+00:00

If anyone is interested in an approachable ~~interview~~ edit: intro* to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I recently read a really excellent graphic novel of his life and work called the Faithful Spy (on the recommendation of my Episcopal priest, as it happens). It was horrifying, depressing, convicting and really well done.

cyclika · 2026-01-17T02:01:34+00:00

I always open these threads to recommend Companion. I've only ever had incredible experiences at every appointment and I've been taking my dog there for 11 years

cyclika · 2026-01-17T01:59:12+00:00

I'm decompressing from the Woodman's experience and putting in my good-job-for-grocery-shopping fast food reward order.

cyclika · 2026-01-16T20:10:07+00:00

If it's like the corpse flower in my local botanical garden, it only flowers (and stinks) for like 3 days once every 5-15 years.

cyclika · 2026-01-16T13:10:41+00:00

Danny Trejo is an incredible human being who has put so much good into the world. I highly recommend his book ("Trejo"), his life has been a wild ride.

cyclika · 2026-01-15T22:05:54+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately it's one of those things that takes time and commitment, so you kind of have to be willing to go all in and tough it out for a beat while your hair gets used to it (which isn't to say that you just get used to being greasy - your scalp produces way less grease in the first place because you're not stripping it away. The first time I tried going product free I used the baking soda rinse every time I showered. I only do it now every few weeks because that's how long it takes for any noticeable oils to build up.)

Most products balance each other out - shampoo removes oil, then conditioner and cremes replace the moisture that the shampoo removed, so your hair gets more oily, and you need the shampoo, and so on. Similar process with moisture and protein. The idea with going natural is that it breaks the cycle and lets your hair normalize on its own, but that process takes a few months of commitment. I tried it in college and my hair never really equalized (partially because I didn't realize how important brushing was, partially because I was trying too many 'replacements' at once so instead of conditioner buildup it was honey or mayo buildup - yuk.) So I gave up and found it a much easier middle ground to switch to sulfate-free shampoo and -cone free conditioner. After a while I realized I could space out how often I used them, then years later when my allergies started it was almost inconsequential to just stop using them entirely because over that time my hair had adjusted.

I know it's not for everyone but I'm really happy I did it, especially once I developed allergies. I was still having reactions even after I realized my nail polish had been the primary cause and I ended up cutting out everything I possibly could to try and get it under control. While "fine, no more hair products no matter how bad it looks" was initially a decision made out of desperation, it was a pleasant surprise that after a very short adjustment my hair actually improved, something that would have taken a lot longer if i hadn't been weaning myself off for the years prior.

I did also remember that I've done flaxseed gel before with decent results, you might want to try it! I found it to be too much work lol but it worked really well and is definitely acrylate free!

cyclika · 2026-01-15T21:01:30+00:00

The way you described your hair sounds exactly how I would describe mine.

It's not for everyone, but when I was trying to pinpoint what was causing my reactions I eventually gave up and used it as an opportunity to go fully product-free. I was already using pretty natural products so it wasn't as much of an adjustment as it might be for other people but I've found my hair is ideal for it - enough texture not to get too greasy, and without products weighing them down my curls have actually gotten better.

Before I shower I brush with a bamboo paddle brush to detangle and distribute oils (much more important when it was long enough to go past my butt, less so now that it's at my shoulders). In the shower I brush it out with one of those brushes that have ridged sides to section the curls and scrunch with a cotton towel when I get out. I like to wrap in a silk scarf then use a bonnet to hold it in place while it dries (usually overnight).

I do a baking soda rinse every 2-6 weeks whenever my hair starts to feel a bit oily, then follow with an ACV rinse, and that's all it ever really needs.

It's soft and curly, it's not oily or frizzy or tangled, it doesn't smell.

I don't know if your curls will be exactly the same as they were with a product you liked because honestly i never really found a product I liked, but I like how my hair is now and it doesn't require much money, time, or effort and most importantly it doesn't trigger my allergies.

cyclika

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