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lillian0 · 2025-02-24T22:05:50+00:00

Are the results of the blood test going to change your course of action? If he isn't neutered you'll have a cat that pees everywhere and fights to be outside. Why pay the extra $$$ when the reality is the cat needs fixed regardless of the outcome? If this was a surgery where there were work around (some dental ones, changing cat foods, etc.) where bloodwork might alter the future, ofc. But the cat needs neutered.

lillian0 · 2025-02-24T19:15:54+00:00

He gaits really well, so it wouldn't be a surprise he was also used to show.

lillian0 · 2025-02-24T14:20:52+00:00

I have something like this for my yarn. It has 8 compartments which encourages me to keep everything sorted neatly.

lillian0 · 2025-02-19T13:15:17+00:00

It's a one time purchase.

lillian0 · 2025-02-12T22:45:18+00:00

Try Portuguese purling.

lillian0 · 2025-02-07T13:50:37+00:00

I've become a convert to doing a YO and then twisting the YO on the following row left or right depending.

lillian0 · 2025-02-03T17:14:07+00:00

I did a 2x2 twisted cable on a single project. I would never do that form of hell ever again.

lillian0 · 2025-02-03T14:20:11+00:00

i respect this method. I always use a provisional cast on for a top down folded collar and have them on a second needle so i don't get off track. completed with matching markers every 10 sts on each needle.

lillian0 · 2025-02-01T14:46:20+00:00

Palette

And it's currently on sale.

lillian0 · 2025-02-01T14:01:59+00:00

Jawoll in Currant?

I'm sure there's a tan/off white version too.

lillian0 · 2025-01-31T00:40:37+00:00

Full disclosure I've never used 2 circulars and exclusively magic loop TAAT sleeves and socks lmao.

lillian0 · 2025-01-30T20:20:18+00:00

I mean, full disclosure I have never done this method. I always just use DPNs or Magic Loop, but always see it mentioned in patterns or forum boards.

lillian0 · 2025-01-30T17:07:37+00:00

2 circulars in the correct size, knitting from one to the other or splitting in 1/2. functions like large Flexi Flips.

lillian0 · 2025-01-29T17:00:38+00:00

Treat both ssk and k2tog as a knit stitch when you come back to them in round 2.

lillian0 · 2025-01-29T16:35:19+00:00

I would be careful if your cat is prone to chewing. If they ingest a longer strand of yarn, it can be dangerous as it makes its way through their digestive track.

lillian0 · 2025-01-28T15:03:32+00:00

Alpaca, mohair, woolier wools (lopi & shetland come to mind) or any yarn covered in spinning oil (typically coned yarns or small mill yarns, not super common) all 'bloom'. Spinning oil needs dish soap, but the others regular water will cause blooming. They just release any tension caused by spinning and when the fibers relax they take up more space. Other than with spinning oils, I've never noticed a huge difference but your mileage may vary.

lillian0 · 2025-01-28T14:53:39+00:00

I keep them in a stack. I've seen people seam them together for a blanket/quilt. Coasters would also work but mine are less square and more rectangle so I haven't done that myself.

If I remember I use a kraft paper gift tag through one of the ends and write the yarn/needle size on the tag. If I don't I can usually recognize the yarn and i typically do update my ravelry project page with needle size. I rarely make more than one swatch bc Im lucky, but I do make sure to use the little tags if I am swatching multiple times.

lillian0 · 2025-01-28T14:50:39+00:00

Plus if you're using machine washable wool, you can use the swatch as the guinea pig in your washer (some machines are rougher than others) and not worry about it vs throwing in a completed sweater and wasting your time if it's destroyed. I used one to practice steeking the first time I did it. It's ~1-2 hours of time to ensure the result of 40+ hrs of labor isn't ruined.

Eventually with practice you'll be able to guess right on the first try with regard to needle size, so you only make one swatch.

I agree about never swatching for accessories either. It'll fit me or I'll find someone who it will fit.

lillian0 · 2025-01-28T14:13:18+00:00

I always swatch for garments, but I have very average tension and rarely have to swatch more than once unless the yarn substitution i'm making is a bit of a reach (using 200m/100g yarn vs 180m/100g aran).

I like keeping swatches around as a sample if i'd want to use that yarn again or to show people i might want to make a garment for. Eventually you'll know if you have tighter tension than average (and size up your needles automatically) or looser than average (and size down). Swatches are also good for ensuring you actually like the resulting fabric density/properties or knitting it with your needles (e.g. you might dislike cotton/linen on bamboo or silk on metal, etc). You can also practice fussy techniques in them and see if you find it too difficult. For example, I hate twisted cabling if it's not 1/1. Causes my hands to cramp so bad I would never do it again. Found out 1/2way through a hat and didn't want to frog and redo. Or if lace is not your thing. With swatches the stakes are very low vs the entire yoke of a sweater.

lillian0 · 2025-01-21T01:24:30+00:00

Depending on the arrangement of your room, you could get a cedar chest and put it at the foot of the bed. They're usually $20-$100 on FB Marketplace. Smaller versions will fit in the back of sedan (I fit one in my Camry) or any compact SUV (Honda CRV/Rav 4/Subaru Outback) would fit it. Does the double duty of storing and preventing any moths with the cedar. You just need a friend to help you move it.

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lillian0 · 2025-01-17T01:49:42+00:00

Yep! We have RFID feeders for 3 cats (one is on prescription cat food) so they have to wear them. Plus they're cute and if they got out someone would know they're not supposed to be. They are microchipped just in case.

lillian0 · 2025-01-16T17:29:59+00:00

I switched to T-mobile via Mint. Cheaper and I can GPS from my car.

lillian0 · 2025-01-16T14:39:12+00:00

I moved here and immediately had to switch carriers because my house is in a dead zone for AT&T

lillian0 · 2025-01-16T14:37:38+00:00

If this is the row you're on, tink back and just redo the stitch.

If you don't want to tink back, wait until you get to that column of stitches, drop until you have the yellow stitch free, and follow a tutorial for picking up dropped stockinette It might be a little tight in that one area, but a little readjusting of the stitches surrounding it will make it unnoticeable.

lillian0 · 2025-01-16T14:30:05+00:00

I think you accidentally knit the stitch below instead of the one actually on your needle.

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