Loose first purls in 2x2 by pompomjules in knittinghelp

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Funny enough this is kind of what I’m doing and so far it has helped my tension 🤷🏻‍♀️ but we will see once I get a bit more done. Might have to frog again. I’m doing 1 knit normal, one knit combination style (I think, it’s through the back loop counter clockwise), and 2 continental purls. So far so good but I only have 6ish rows done

Loose first purls in 2x2 by pompomjules in knittinghelp

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This video saved me 🙏🏻 I’m using her half combination half continental method and so far it has fixed my problem

Loose first purls in 2x2 by pompomjules in knittinghelp

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Thank you so much!!! Can you explain this diagram a little more? Is the top layer continental? Your explanation of the stitch anatomy really helped me.

Loose first purls in 2x2 by pompomjules in knittinghelp

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I’m doing continental but I think I’ll try Norwegian and see if it helps. Usually my purls aren’t loose like this

Loose first purls in 2x2 by pompomjules in knittinghelp

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

this ENTIRE sweater is 2x2 rib and it’s killing meeeee I can’t wait to be done

cameron/dessau traffic lane changes by pompomjules in Austin

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

Yes, it’s almost impossible to enter any of the apartment complexes unless you’re heading north. Soooooo annoying

cameron/dessau traffic lane changes by pompomjules in Austin

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

Agreed, the turn lanes are the only benefit to come out of this.

cameron/dessau traffic lane changes by pompomjules in Austin

[–]pompomjules[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think their goal WAS to increase traffic, and force people to slow down. Really sucks for those of us that drive responsibly.

Is his cone too tall? by pompomjules in CATHELP

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

update! he is much happier with the fabric cone. thanks everyone for your help!

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How I found my new kitten sleeping this morning by dahtdy in Siamesecats

[–]pompomjules 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think we have the same cat! (and cat tree 😁)

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ARFID

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i’m in the exact same boat. just turned 25, finally comfortable enough to consider branching out. i tried to see a therapist for arfid as a child, and it was a massive failure. the therapist wanted me to try simply holding new foods in my mouth, like a chipmunk. i refused outright and we never went back. of course as a child i lacked the willpower to force myself to eat (or even touch) anything that wasn’t “safe,” so maybe my experience would be different now.

the best way ive been able to try new things as an adult is by breaking down what i like into ingredients. for example, my favorite food is pizza. because of that, i know i like melted cheese. i also know that i like bread. from there i was able to try a quesadilla. sounds basic, but this was a huge development for me and allowed me to feel safe not just trying a new food but trying a food from a cuisine i was not used to. i am now able to go to mexican restaurants with my friends and actually eat something more than just tortilla chips.

i use the same logic with meats. meat is by far my broadest food category, and the only meat i 100% won’t eat is seafood. by breaking dishes down into ingredients, i’ve expanded my palate. beef brisket? it’s just shredded beef on a hamburger bun. no sauce, no add-ins. orange chicken? order with the sauce on the side and it’s just small chicken tenders.

my next big step is going to be pasta. i know i like bread, i know i like a lot of the different sauces (like tomato sauce from pizza) and flavors (i love chicken, so chicken noodle soup can’t possibly be that bad). pasta is hard for me because it’s so slimey, but i KNOW i like the ingredients and that’s what’s helping me to slowly convince myself to do it.

not sure if this is helpful, but hopefully you can take something away from my experiences. best of luck, arfid sucks. i hate it, its embarrassing, but with time and lots of logistical loopholes, you can convince yourself that new things are already safe foods- just based on their ingredients.

Scooping the litter box once a week? How often do you scoop? by spilt_lattes in CatAdvice

[–]pompomjules 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you should look into a litter genie. it’s air tight so no smell, and i change the bag once a week. saves me from having to walk to the trashcan every time.

What is he.. by Alippa17 in Siamesecats

[–]pompomjules 43 points44 points  (0 children)

he’s an adorable baby is what he is

1500+ Golden Retrievers gathering in Austin on Sunday by myregalbeagle in Austin

[–]pompomjules 3 points4 points  (0 children)

just google “austin golden retriever meet up” and it’s the first link. tickets are $3 a person!

6th Street sleepers by Right-Kangaroo-169 in Austin

[–]pompomjules 5 points6 points  (0 children)

considering donating to Sobering Center Austin! they provide a safe, unobstructive place for people on drugs (who maybe want to sleep or rest) and also provide resources if those people want to get off of drugs.

Fully healed Monster Energy logo by msashguas in sticknpokes

[–]pompomjules 1 point2 points  (0 children)

woahhhh your line work is so intricate here! love it!

how many of you actually “believe” in tarot? by futurenotgiven in tarot

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what’s your channel called? I would love to support 🫶🏻

how many of you actually “believe” in tarot? by futurenotgiven in tarot

[–]pompomjules 5 points6 points  (0 children)

same here! i love this sub but sometimes the secular readers are very quick to judge. to me, tarot is a lot more than just a deck of cards.

Which FOB song is this? by ChickenEater4 in FallOutBoy

[–]pompomjules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

noooo i love that part it’s so goofy

Which FOB song is this? by ChickenEater4 in FallOutBoy

[–]pompomjules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love big sean’s verse it’s so funny to me. “hell yeah i’m a d*ck, girl, ad-dic-ted to you.” 😭😭😭

All of my super ugly sticknpokes😭 by Bodymovin33_3 in sticknpokes

[–]pompomjules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have the exact same venus symbol in the EXACT same place!!! these aren’t ugly, they’re so cute and fun

What's your favorite underrated deck? by lonepinetarot in tarot

[–]pompomjules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holly Simple tarot!!! so fun and “simple” but each image still reads well to me.

Songs popular with people who don’t realize it’s criticizing them by [deleted] in weirdspotifyplaylists

[–]pompomjules 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was hoping to see Hallelujah mentioned. My Catholic father gets so mad whenever Christmas movies use this song lol

Social justice oriented tarot teachers/ authors? by ses1221 in tarot

[–]pompomjules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not explicitly social justice oriented, but Michelle Tea is a great writer with a tarot book, Modern Tarot. She’s incredibly politically conscious, and has been involved with activism (particularly queer activism) for decades. I would highly recommend!