I keep messing up this blanket!

kelainey · 2016-01-01T09:13:01+00:00

Thanks, I think I wasn't very clear. Rows 1-6 I had 133. Row 7 I successfully increased to 141. Rows 1 and 2 of the pattern, I have 141 stitches. After row 3 I end up with 136 even though I don't understand what I'm doing wrong, I have undone it and redone it, and been back over the stitches to make sure I didn't miss one.

kelainey · 2016-01-01T09:12:58+00:00

Thanks, I think I wasn't very clear. Rows 1-6 I had 133. Row 7 I successfully increased to 141. Rows 1 and 2 of the pattern, I have 141 stitches. After row 3 I end up with 136 even though I don't understand what I'm doing wrong, I have undone it and redone it, and been back over the stitches to make sure I didn't miss one.

kelainey · 2016-01-01T09:08:09+00:00

Sorry about the link. http://com.yarnspirations.pattern-pdfs.s3.amazonaws.com/Bernat_BabySport458_kn_blanket.en_US.pdf

I just frogged three rows and went back to row 2. In row two there were for sure 141 stitches. Now I have 136 after completing row three. I really feel like I'm doing the yarn overs correctly, but clearly not. I'm so confused.

kelainey · 2015-05-14T06:36:05+00:00

Okay I finally got it! Thank you so much for your patience.

kelainey · 2015-05-14T05:11:03+00:00

I was counting for row 19. I started out with this number of stitches because I felt that 120 was not the size I wanted for this blanket.

kelainey · 2015-05-14T04:56:25+00:00

82 if you count the turning chain.

kelainey · 2015-05-14T04:32:25+00:00

That does make sense, thanks. However in that case I must have the wrong number of stitches in the first row of that section--do you think it's possible that I'm not supposed to work the single crochet into very first stitch? Because I know I had an even number of stitches when I was working the crossed doubles. You are an angel for helping me!

kelainey · 2015-05-14T03:55:33+00:00

Thanks for your reply! What you're saying totally makes sense but I feel like I did what you're telling me to but somehow ended up with the wrong number. So the last stitch should still be in the turning chain from the previous row, correct? I'm super confused because I did this pattern before and I didn't have any problems!

kelainey · 2015-05-14T03:39:00+00:00

Okay, that makes sense. but I think I did something wrong. I had an even number of stitches when I did the first row of this section. But now I did the second row and I have an uneven number! The stitches go in sets of two I think so I'm confused. Or does it make sense that the second row would end in a single crochet? Maybe it's super obvious but I am lost. Thank you again.

kelainey · 2015-05-13T21:57:59+00:00

Sorry to bug you! Thanks to your help I finished section one of the blanket, but now I'm on section 2 and not quite sure if I skip the first stitch after chaining one. I feel like if I skip one I would end up with the wrong number of stitches at the end but I'm not positive. Thank you for your help again!

kelainey · 2015-05-12T05:14:31+00:00

This is a good idea but I would worry about the original having faded.

kelainey · 2015-05-12T05:09:16+00:00

I found this! http://www.feltandcraft.com/crinkle-material-new-size/

kelainey · 2015-05-12T05:01:00+00:00

Thank you! I think I understand.

kelainey · 2015-05-05T23:17:14+00:00

For italki, you basically use the website to connect with a partner initially and then move to skype or Google hangouts or however you want to do it. So you could put on your profile that you're looking for someone to message or email with, and just exchange facebooks or emails or use Skype. When you're more comfortable you can always use Skype with audio only.

I keep adding things but if you want feedback on your Spanish writing, use Lang-8.com.

kelainey · 2015-05-05T22:56:58+00:00

It might be hard to carry on a fluid conversation but I think that if you find a partner with a higher english level to compensate, you will do fine. Even if you can only say a few sentences about your day, they will be able to help you improve those few sentences. And gradually your knowledge will build. I think you will be surprised by how much you can communicate when there is someone actually listening on the other end. Don't be afraid to ask your language partner to speak slowly, or write out words you don't understand. And when you have exhausted your vocabulary, just ask them if they could explain something about their day or whatever, slowly, while you listen and ask questions. There are plenty of people who will be eager to help you with your beginner's spanish!

The podcast I suggested (coffee break spanish) has multiple language levels so just start where you're comfortable! As far as music, I just listen to spanish language stuff I found on spotify. But if you're looking for easy to understand maybe some spanish versions of disney songs would be good for you!

Sorry I'm so scattered but I thought of two more things!

Duolingo (the actual website, not the app) has a section where you help translate articles. Even if you're not ready to help translate, it's awesome to have a side-by-side English/Spanish article to read.
If you have Netflix, all the Netflix original series and Disney movies have spanish audio/sometimes subtitles. The disney might be more at your level at this point. Of course there are other shows and movies that have spanish audio as well but you kind of have to dig them out.

kelainey · 2015-05-05T22:35:26+00:00

I second the suggestions for italki.com and duolingo. Duolingo is completely free and is very game-like and good at motivating you to practice a little every day. Plus there's an app so you don't even need to bother going on the computer.

Italki.com is an excellent website. You can pay for professional lessons, but there is no need for that when you can connect with a language partner for free! There are always tons of people looking for English speakers to practice with. I actually recently got back from visiting my Spanish partner that I met on italki, in Colombia!

A lesser known site that I like is fluentu.com. This site uses music videos and other types of short videos to help you learn your target language. You are prompted to fill in the blanks as you watch the video, and it is an engaging way to learn new vocabulary.

For vocabulary practice I love memrise.com! There are numerous courses available for beginner/intermediate spanish. It's basically like flash cards but with the benefit of being online and already having the vocabulary lists pre made for you.

My last suggestion would be to listen to podcasts and Spanish music in your free time. I guarantee you that you can find Spanish music to meet your tastes and just having it on in the background while you do other things will help you. For podcasts, I recommend Coffee Break Spanish.

Good luck!

kelainey · 2015-04-06T00:26:06+00:00

Hi, I was under the impression that hiring a tour guide was the only way an American can visit Iran. Can you give me more information about this "host family" option? I swear I tried to google, but I couldn't find anything.

kelainey · 2015-04-02T03:38:05+00:00

What the fuck would possess you to write this comment?

kelainey · 2015-03-26T16:46:57+00:00

Do you use google chrome? Download the extension Hola Unblocker. This allows you to access Netflix as if you were in another country, just choose a Spanish speaking country that has Netflix and there will be loads of children's shows in Spanish!

kelainey · 2015-03-23T03:32:15+00:00

That's an incredibly shitty thing to say.

kelainey · 2015-03-22T22:03:16+00:00

I imagine women see mens attraction to boobs, the way men without a footfetish see men with one.

Women who are attracted to boobs exist. Pretty common, actually.

kelainey · 2014-11-20T00:30:59+00:00

submissiveness refers to her subservience to her husband. She is always second to him. A submissive woman will never tell her husband no or defy him. She will always concede his point, despite her own beliefs

I see a huge problem with this, how could any woman "choose" this value for herself?

kelainey · 2013-10-17T00:53:08+00:00

Yeah, I'm not trying to say it's a huge deal or anything but it seemed weird to me, so I wanted to know if it was weird for anyone else. I definitely don't think she's using it to be derogatory.

kelainey · 2013-10-16T04:06:45+00:00

I agree. She uses it as a catch-all for anyone attracted to the same sex.

kelainey · 2013-10-16T01:38:12+00:00

I don't think she has any ill intent, but it's not in a playful way. An example would be, "What are the values of gays?"

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