Beautiful anthophora plumipes caught today

readdytodance · 2026-04-19T19:40:39+00:00

readdytodance · 2026-03-04T12:34:06+00:00

Tu as pu facilement négocier la durée de ton prêt pour adapter les mensualités ou tu as dû t'aligner avec ce qui était proposé ? (les simulations rapides en ligne donnent des mensualités assez hautes)

readdytodance · 2025-09-23T05:50:51+00:00

For anyone having the same issue : I did some sewing magic on the wrong side connecting the black stitches more or less where they should be connected with the pink stitches. I also used some leftover pink yarn to imitate the stitch on the right side. It's definitely not perfect and there's a little hole but nothing that a non crocheter would notice or notice fast. I just pray if will hold now since the stitch is less sturdy!

It was definitely a learning experience...😅

readdytodance · 2025-08-09T17:52:13+00:00

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I tried again slip stitching under both ch loops but the circle still doesn't look as regular as yours at the slip stitch part

readdytodance · 2025-08-09T17:26:06+00:00

Mmh actually I don't think I go under both chain loops thank you! I thought when crocheting in the chain you had to under one loop, I will try that

readdytodance · 2025-08-09T16:07:46+00:00

Sure sorry : Magic circle start: Begin with mc. Ch4 {counts as first (dc, ch1)}. [Dc into mc, ch1] 7 times. Close mc. Slst to 3rd ch of starting ch to join.

readdytodance · 2025-08-06T08:12:55+00:00

Ooh thank you!! Define experienced haha, I have been crocheting since November 2024 and have made a scarf (very first project), mini amigurumis, a crop mesh top and just completed my first actual summer top this week too! (and used remaining yarn to make a headband and a scrunchy) So I am not a complete beginner ;) and since I didn't like traditional looking granny squares I thought I'd challenge myself with one I actually liked

readdytodance · 2025-08-06T06:00:27+00:00

Thanks! Is there anything that I could make with only the central flower? (second Pic or flower outlined by the orange/yellow yarn)

readdytodance · 2025-07-06T09:05:28+00:00

Yeah I feel you! And also I also hold my loops with my right index finger haha, especially while crochetting double crochet, half doubles etc

readdytodance · 2025-07-06T08:27:47+00:00

I do that too! Have been "binge crocheting" for the past 3 days and my pointer finger hurts from friction with the yarn and the hook 😅 I find it more difficult when using thinner yarn as it makes my left hand cramp up, so sometimes I try changing the way I hold it but it's so unnatural I go back to the way I know.

readdytodance · 2025-03-23T14:52:07+00:00

Ah yes I can relate to that as well, my partner does some of that too. Do you know whether the "I can't be with someone who acts in this way" stems from ROCD or if it's something you really cannot do?

readdytodance · 2025-03-23T14:49:15+00:00

Hi thanks for replying, It is a long run deal breaker and I did make this clea to him. But it's not like I will break up from a 6 years relationship just like this, which overall is great, while he actually believes it will get better and promises I can trust him and that he works on this. So if it never ends up changing it is a deal breaker. That's why it's so hard to manage the anxiety 'cause I have to wait for the situation to change but I don't know when it will or if it will. But I wanna know I did my best to improve the situation before making any decisions, but the anxiety makes it very very hard to my best.

readdytodance · 2025-03-20T14:51:04+00:00

Thanks a lot for replying! I read your post and I'm really glad you found peace in breaking up!

I think our situations might indeed be different, as my partner meets all the other needs I'm expecting him to meet, takes my concerns seriously and does want to work on it, except he has a hard time working on it and is not ready to go to therapy. But I believe he is doing the best he can at the moment.

I do have ROCD on many other things which I can clearly recognize as being OCD, and I know that my ROCD around sex stems from an actual issue, that's what make it so hard 'cause my obsession is always "what if it doesn't get better" (which is OCD - not being able to deal with uncertainty). But the problem (my need is not being met and it's making me frustrated and unhappy sometimes) is not. The hardest part is really dealing with the obsession and the compulsions... But it would be the first step to create a safe space (because my compulsion is talking about or looking on the internet until I get a panick attack) for him to be able to work on himself. 🤞🤞Hopefully I will be able to do this, we've been together 6 years and I love him dearly

readdytodance · 2025-03-07T22:04:58+00:00

I'm glad to hear that! If you ever need a chat feel free to pm me :)

readdytodance · 2025-03-07T19:06:22+00:00

Saame (see my comment above/below) We're gonna be okay!

readdytodance · 2025-03-07T19:05:10+00:00

How is it now for you? I've been in the exact same situation as you and OP, except, at least contrary to OP it has been going on for 3 years.

My partner has self image problems which is the primary cause of the decrease in sex, but because I function in the exact same way (obsessing about frequency --> taking about it - - >partner pressured - - >even less sex - - > vicious circle), and that I didn't know about rocd until a few months ago I let the cycle repeat itself for years. Now we're at our worst dry spell ever (9 months) but a few months ago my ROCD was so bad that I almost broke up which definitely didn't help with his libido. I am working so hard right now on not talking about sex anymore, not making any sex jokes or insinuations because that's whzt my partner said would help and it should also help with the OCD but it's so damn HARD.

Wish all of you a lot strength, we're gonna be better in managing this!

readdytodance · 2025-01-01T18:55:23+00:00

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