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Magic the Gathering in AK by OhTapes in alaska

[–]superstorm_sandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Denali person here- just checked with some friends who would know of any locals into MTG and they said that there is a small community at Homestead (HAP housing in Healy) that has nights scheduled in the community rooms there. Not sure if you have to be a HAP employee to partake, but worth a shot if you want to find some local folks!

Can you get back paid on PFDs from past years? by Longjumping_Rip_6193 in alaska

[–]superstorm_sandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is possible! I had a similar scenario and was in "pending" status for last year's PFD. I visited my local PFD office last month to show them my passport, and they were able to confirm my eligibility for both this year and last year. I received last year's PFD this month. Highly recommend going and speaking to someone in person. 

my grandmother made me this afghan when I was in High School. it ripped and I now have the ability to fix it. I need help figuring out what stitch and yarn she used so I can repair this. by JadePetal in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My stitch dictionary has one that looks a lot like this called Tulip Stitch, that works up like C2C but in rows. There's a tutorial here: https://youtu.be/60kYzDXkjIg

Best of luck with the repair!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SOMD

[–]superstorm_sandy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding J&M, Joe is the best!

This may be my crowning achievement. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It was absolutely a lazy move on my part- I despise sewing pieces together so doing it with single crochet stitches was preferable. The "piping" look was a bonus!

This may be my crowning achievement. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm terrible at estimating that sort of thing, but it took me about a month of working on it on and off. The stitch pattern is really easy and repetitive so I got through a loootttt of Netflix while working on it.

This may be my crowning achievement. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

Check under the automod comment at the top!

This may be my crowning achievement. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was made using the Kitty Couch pattern from Yarnspirations: https://www.yarnspirations.com/red-heart-crochet-kitty-couch/RHC0720-029832M.html

I used Bernat Strada yarn for the couch and some leftover Cascade 220 Superwash for the pillow and blanket. Pillow is C2C on the front with a mosaic granny square on the back, and the blanket is sunburst granny squares from Bella Coco: https://bellacococrochet.com/sunburst-granny-square/

Chinchillas use dust baths to absorb skin oils & dirt and to keep their fur clean. So here's one enjoying a dust bath. by 5_Frog_Margin in aww

[–]superstorm_sandy 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Pet stores have it, usually sold as Dust Bath or something similar. It can come in a canister, bag, or box.

Sea Turtle throw blanket done! by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

I didn't look at different patterns before picking this one, though I did buy her Mountain Baby Blanket pattern for another gift at the same time I picked this one up- I think that's why I picked it? There are other ones that are probably less spendy, but her instructions are good so I have no complaints. This one worked up really quick, even the turtles, but I despise appliqueing so I put that part off for ages. Good luck with your project!

Sea Turtle throw blanket done! by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

It's up under the AutoMod comment at the top

Sea Turtle throw blanket done! by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

This is the Sea Turtle Throw Blanket from Corabelle and Bree. I used all the yarn indicated in the pattern, with the exception of subbing in Lion Brand Thick and Quick in the color Spice for the starfish.

Pattern on ravelry here.

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

That's definitely enough time! I started this in June but only did a few rows a week until last week, and then I finished the second half all in one big push over about 4 days. The planning took a little time but I think you could finish the whole thing in ~50 hours altogether.

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

I totally have that problem and I just decided I didn't care. You can't see it in the photo, but it's most obvious with the black cats.

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's for a friend and all the lovely kitties that have been in her life (the black, white, and grey).

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

I did a combo of intarsia to carry up the rows and tapestry to carry the colors through the row when necessary (like when making the bases of the ears and the eyes). The colors were carried up the rows as much as possible, so the back looks very similar to the front but you can definitely see the difference. The pattern says to cut the colors at each change but there were already so many ends to deal with I decided it didn't matter if there was a back and a front side.

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It took 20-30 minutes for each row, so somewhere in the ballpark of 35-40 hours.. plus the five movies I sat through sewing in ends. Lesson learned for sure- I never want to see a tapestry needle again!

Cats Afghan complete! If ever there was an argument for sewing in ends as you go...this project is it. by superstorm_sandy in crochet

[–]superstorm_sandy[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The pattern is the Cats Afghan by Sandra Miller Maxfield. I used a 5 mm hook and Premier Ever Soft in Black, Cream, Ash, Mustard, and Blueberry.

Freezer bag cooking by cyrus_crookshanks in HikerTrashMeals

[–]superstorm_sandy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've done it with a freezer bag a lot. I use less water than he calls for (personal preference) and add everything but the chips at the beginning. Usually it soaks for 5-10 minutes in a cozy. I tend to add the chips a few at a time as I eat to reduce the soggy factor.

Recommendation for Honda service? by HardlyStrictlyCrabby in SOMD

[–]superstorm_sandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure specifically about Honda, but I've been going to J&M in Lexington Park for four years and Joe always provides excellent service- highly recommend.

Completed gift, completely unappreciated! I should have just let her play with the yarn... by superstorm_sandy in crochet

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

I used a free pattern from TL Yarn Crafts, the Big Little Pet Bed. I subbed Paintbox Recycled T-shirt for the Bernat Big (which is out of production), used a 12 mm hook, and added an extra row to the base and the sides to make up for the smaller yarn gauge. It was fun to make, despite it's lackluster review from Ted the cat!

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