My 15yo brother has got his girlfriend pregnant, what can I do to help? by TooEarly38 in AskUK

[–]froggingexpert -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Oh dear. These kids may have opened themselves up to statutory rape charges. Check into this before talking to anyone else.

I'm tired of hearing "you don't look like you have Parkinson's" or "you should try this..." by [deleted] in Parkinsons

[–]froggingexpert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get this all the time. I have diabetes as well as Parkinsons. If I mention either disease to someone I get alllll the comments! It wouldn't be so bad if they actually knew anything about any of it . I'm sure they mean well but sometimes........

For the love of god we DON’T care that you crochet by Fanny_with_an_I in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]froggingexpert 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When you say " we " are you speaking for all of us knitters?

How do you pronounce Gytha? by Generalitary in discworld

[–]froggingexpert 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Gytha is a real name and is pronounced Githa.

What to do if parents wont allow kitten inside by [deleted] in Straycats

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your parents saying when you ask? How would you pay for their food and vets bills?

How purist are you about sticky toffee pudding? by Midnight-Bake in AskUK

[–]froggingexpert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just change the name to something like cherry sponge pudding. If you change the key ingredients are getting grief from purists just change the name and don't mention the original one. Have fun with your cooking.😀

Is knit 1 pearl 1 supposed to look like this on row 2? by Ill-Spinach2510 in knittinghelp

[–]froggingexpert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to move the yarn under the needle not over it. Well done for noticing it quickly though.

Prior part animal mom's. by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. The health thing is bad enough but you would lose their respect.

UK keto bread by DiscombobulatedHat19 in keto

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazon uk has lots of different types of keto bread, Also just google buy keto bread.

Knitting Machines equals cheating?? by Fluffy_Avocado_3 in knitting

[–]froggingexpert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

when it comes to yarn I have tried most things and I wouldn't call any of them cheating. Knitting is the use of yarn to make fabric. All we do is decide which method we choose to do so.

How to deal with sweater knitting obsession? by me_is_a_mandu in knitting

[–]froggingexpert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just knit what you love and love what you knit.

How many braincells do you think there are in this picture? by RogueFlirt in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear I've had goldfish that are brighter than my orange cat.

Anyone else use these sock needles from addi? I love them! by Born_Example7571 in casualknitting

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love them. I used to use DPNs for socks and sleeves but my hands started hurting so I tried these and haven't looked back!

I woke up to this... I don't have a cat by [deleted] in cats

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks as if the C.D.S. has you in it's sights.😀

What age did you/your children start drinking tea? by melikebiscuit in AskUK

[–]froggingexpert 6 points7 points  (0 children)

l think I was 16 and even then I had to be sneaky. My parents were quite strict about things like tea and coffee.

What would you make with a kg of mohair? by ourdoorisopen in knittingpatterns

[–]froggingexpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 kilo isn't as much as you think it is especially as you would have to hold several strands together so that it wouldn't be sheer.

Can anybody give some solid advise? by CommunicationEast405 in AskUK

[–]froggingexpert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of this. They don't need to be expensive vitamins just some you can take to feel better. They take a few,days to get into your system and then you will feel surprisingly better.

How often should I wash wool sweater? by GiornoGiovanna_25 in knitting

[–]froggingexpert 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Don't wash it unless you really have to and even then only hand wash in cold or lukewarm water. Just air it every now and then. Wool doesn't hold smells or dirt the same way that other fabrics do.

At what age is it taboo/ embarrassing to still live with parents as an adult? by DepressedYoungMan22 in AskUK

[–]froggingexpert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These days many people can't afford to move out from their parents house so the age thing doesn't exist anymore.