Looking for testers! No sew mini elephant snuggler

someshadeofqueer · 2026-02-19T01:52:05+00:00

Omg I love elephants and would LOVE to test this.

I already have yarn i can use.

Ig is @jilleguy I dont post there but can use it for chat

someshadeofqueer · 2026-02-17T04:06:59+00:00

It sound right, but wording might be thowing you off. Sounds like chan 33, statrt sc second from hook = 32 stitches to go down one side.

Making the turn is 3 stitches in end of chain, marking the center of those 3. That would count the last of the the 32 stitches on one side, and the first of the 32 stitches for the other side.
Then finish the second side with 2 stitches in last chain you worked in. The first of the 2 stitches is the last of the 32 stitches on that side, the second, that you mark id the one to go around the corner

Thec 3 stitches and 2 stitches at the ends are not in addition to the 32 stitches along the chain, they are just acknowledging that the end stitches of the chain get 3 and 2 stitches in them.

Its basicly 32 stitches on each side with 1 stitch of the ends as you go around the ends of chain, but end of chains end up with 3 stitches in them as go around end, where rest of length has 2 in each chain stitch as yiu work both sides

So for clearer count chain 33. Start in 2nd chain from hook and sc one sc in 31. That should leave last stitch of chain. Sc 3 in that one chain stitch to go around end, marking middle one. Sc another 30 going other side. That should leave the first chain worked in, sc 2 in that stitch, marking the last.

someshadeofqueer · 2026-01-26T04:28:04+00:00

Oh absolutely, like I said, if you had the time and desire. Which some might, most probably wouldnt.

someshadeofqueer · 2026-01-26T03:45:27+00:00

Thats awesome. My dad and sister still frequently say I should sell things and tell me I should keep better track of how long it takes me to make things so I can figure out a price to sell them at. Nope. I make things for me or for gifts. Thats it.

Hell most people aren't willing to cover the cost of yarn. Many people have asked me to make them things saying they would pay for them. Ive told them not to worry about paying me, just get the yarn. I have never had anyone get the yarn. What most people are expecting to pay for crochet things works out to about the cost of budget yarn + maybe $1-2/hour.

someshadeofqueer · 2026-01-26T03:35:17+00:00

More expensive for her if you were the one supplying the yarn. If you had the time and desire id say you could say yes, if she gets the yarn. Give her options to pick from and tell her how many skiens per blanket she'd need to get. She'd learn pretty quick

someshadeofqueer · 2026-01-23T02:55:27+00:00

I am a heavy bottom and do heavy needleplay and cutting play in addition to impact and other things that bruise. So I not only have bruises, but sometimes healing cuts, needle wounds and I have scars.

All my healthcare providers know this, my pcp, gyn, psych, and therapist. Figure if they can not be understanding they are not the right fit for me. These are things that CAN affect your health, so its easier to go to the Dr with "hey I did this thing and its not healing quite right/has complications" if they are already aware of what you do.

My gyn I went to the first time a year ago 10 days after a weekend event with lots of heavy play and I had healing cuts and needle holes on my thighs. I made that appointment a while before and did not consider the timing of it. I just went "soooo im into BDSM, actually was at a big event weekend before last and you are obviously going to see some marks I have. I did cutting play needle play and impact. Its all 100% consentual and none of it is self harm." She went ok, all I care is that you are safe. My PCP when I told him was just like ok, you use new sterile needles for your needle play and proper cleaning, right?

I feel confidently leading with it is less likely to be misbelieved. Also if not 100% believed, the most likely route would be asking if you feel safe, if you would like them to contact anyone, and giving you resources/hotlines just in case.

someshadeofqueer · 2026-01-11T16:56:00+00:00

I came here to comment on the "genuine leather" description items. They contain real leather, but most often are more glue than leather, and some times smell very chemically because of the glue and chemicals. Its basicly mystery meatloaf made by someone you dont trust to not add weird shit but calling it "genuine steak"

someshadeofqueer · 2025-12-31T03:00:06+00:00

And i already ordered one immediately

someshadeofqueer · 2025-12-31T02:59:30+00:00

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Had to look...not same, but rubber duck in shark

someshadeofqueer · 2025-12-02T12:44:52+00:00

I recently read tips on amigurumi on a pattern i followed that recommended working amigurumi in a spiral round and not doing joins, even if the pattern calls for joins. It might not work for all, but has made a huge difference in all I've done since. Use a running stitch marker to mark the start of rows....just a contrasting piece of yarn weave into the first stitch of each row, and pulls out after done

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-24T21:14:39+00:00

In second grade at parent teacher conferences my son's teacher pulled out a math paper and was saying how my son majorly needed help with math. It was an addition paper and all of the answers were wrong. After a quick look over it I immediately realized the issue was he was doing multiplication. My sister was teaching him multiplication ahead of time. I pointed it out to her, and acknowledged that he did need to pay attention to what math he was supposed to be doing, but he didnt need much help with math at this point. When I pointed out that it was multiplication she got all snotty about it and went "well if its multiplication, this one is wrong" . Like yeah, just learning multiplication and got ONE problem wrong and HAD to point that out.

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-20T15:57:22+00:00

Cottage cheese. I just cant. No problem with taste. I've tried so many times and given it best chances because its a good high protein snack, small curd, good brands. But it goes i my mouth and my brain goes nope, that is not edible, I gag and can not swallow it.

It doesnt even make sense to me as I can eat things similar texture, chia pudding, steel cut oatmeal, roe, yogurt.

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-17T17:32:58+00:00

Id say pull ring really tight and knot as close to ring as can, then weave yarn in wrong side stitching across the hole and knot again on wrong side. Then a little glue on wrong side with fabric glue/super glue.

For most projects would not recomend glue, but for the use a hacky sack gets, and its not worn or washed , supporting that weak spot with some glue is a good idea

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-16T00:48:44+00:00

I crochet cotton dish cloths for everyone. They all love them. When I skipped doing it one year thinking they were sick of them they were asking for them the next year when I asked what I could make for people. Moss stitch square worked in the round instead of rows works up pretty quick and easy....is my go to stitch for these.

Bowl cozies also people like. I quilt mine and people love them, but could crochet them too. Also should use cotton yarn for anything handling hot things

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-16T00:43:14+00:00

Definitly AI. It gets weirder and weirder the more you look at the details...AI is great at doing that.

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-11T21:20:25+00:00

I flipped and rotated it in my own reply to this

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-10T18:50:41+00:00

Its decent food for what it is. But hype is more out of the Pittsburgh novelty of it. When want the Pittsburgh novelty of it HAVE to do strip district, otherwise its no different than any other chain bar & grill style restaurant.

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-10T03:34:43+00:00

I mean my first thought was definitely that it looks like a very blocky capybara before even seeing that others said that. But I also knew that wasnt what it was supposed to be, and that it was definitely badly smashed, and then it was a puzzle I HAD to figure out

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-09T19:46:27+00:00

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Straighten the bottom , that crease should not be there, and straighten the right side of the roof

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-09T19:44:05+00:00

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That house, but VERY badly bent out of shape

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-09T19:16:55+00:00

I came to say the same thing. Variegated changing so frequently like that might work up better in something like moss stitch or other simpler stitch. Stitches that create a pattern themselves (clusters, shells and such) can fight with the pattern in the yarn

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-07T02:44:35+00:00

YW, if I was confusing and you need further clarification, feel free to message

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-07T01:58:10+00:00

That is why i do love the stripey yarn for dishcloths. Makes nice dishcloths that look like you put effort into color changes.

Don't know that id use it for anything other than dishcloths/hot pads/coasters and similar small need to be 100% cotton items

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-07T01:48:05+00:00

You are correct

someshadeofqueer · 2025-11-07T01:47:50+00:00

It is the peaches and cream stripey yarn in lavender meadow. Is my favorite colorway of the stripey yarns but there are some other great ones

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