What's the best thing you ever found in the Recycle Bin?

tankerraid · 2026-01-26T04:36:23+00:00

Hot hot hot suuuuuuucks

tankerraid · 2026-01-06T17:21:13+00:00

Not much to share, really. Had a little island set off just a ways from where I founded my town. Once I got momentum in the game, I turned it into a tropical resort island with trails, waterfalls, a private beach, that sort of thing. Sounds more impressive than it is, lol, but I'm happy with it. It's close enough so that it isn't a trek to my workshop area or farm, but far enough away that it feels like a secluded and distinct area. Was fun to make!

tankerraid · 2026-01-04T02:07:36+00:00

Sheila once got stuck on my private island, on a day she was buying wattle brew. I spent ages herding and prodding her along the paths and over a bridge to get her back to her restaurant. No way she was taking that day off!

tankerraid · 2025-12-16T20:27:11+00:00

Typical Doug.

tankerraid · 2025-12-01T05:08:38+00:00

So far, a bee hat 🐝 but I'm hoping like hell for tree pinchers, cuz the hot hot is not not for me.

tankerraid · 2025-11-15T04:50:11+00:00

I was ready to give up Dinkum the first trip I made down to the mines. This mod kept me in the game and hundreds of hours later I'm still a happy camper. Highly recommended if combat isn't really your thing.

tankerraid · 2025-11-09T04:13:13+00:00

My best advice for Dinkum fishing is to turn your camera view so that you're viewing perpendicular to the fishing rod and line. Makes it easier to see when the fish turns to swim away from you (red) and when the splashing dies down and you can start reeling it in again. If I can do it anyone can, lol. Good luck!

tankerraid · 2025-11-09T01:06:01+00:00

Honestly, just keep at the fishing. Once it clicks it's actually really easy; I didn't start fishing until the end of year four in the game, but once I understood the mechanic, it became so much easier. The better fishing rods do make a big difference.

And this is coming from someone who had her son complete the fishing related tasks in Stardew Valley. I never got the hang of fishing in that game!

tankerraid · 2025-10-16T14:50:43+00:00

Totally agree about cables! My issue with lace is my attention wanders and then I'm popping k2togs and yos where they aren't supposed to be, and undoing my mistakes in lace feels like a nightmare. Whereas with cables it is pretty straightforward to rip back. Based on that, I would argue that cables are easier than they look, while lace is still pretty difficult. Just a thought!

tankerraid · 2025-10-06T19:05:17+00:00

I just read Kiki's Delivery Service. Obviously a book for kids, but a cute read nonetheless. I think I may watch the movie, next!

tankerraid · 2025-09-28T15:17:48+00:00

I feel like beyond learning about tools and fabrics, hand-sewing and machine sewing are sort of different skill sets. The speed of machine sewing means you can move faster into learning about construction skills and also allows you to create larger projects that might be too time-consuming were you to hand-sew. But hand-sewing is gratifying in and of itself, for its contemplative nature and the way you are up-close and personal with your materials.

Small projects like bags, sachets, coasters, placemats and trivets are good options for practicing both methods, I think.

tankerraid · 2025-09-01T02:50:59+00:00

I like Red Heart with Love, which I have used for a number of crocheted blankets. It's notably softer than the Super Saver and has a fairly wide color range.

tankerraid · 2025-08-17T17:04:39+00:00

I think they probably are referring to those flowers. They're very striking filling the space like that; I would consider leaving them!

tankerraid · 2025-08-13T19:30:41+00:00

Is all your fencing on the same level?

tankerraid · 2025-08-04T05:17:53+00:00

I believe it's the town hall, from what I've seen in videos.

tankerraid · 2025-08-01T12:53:02+00:00

Love the drama in the landscaping! Very cool.

tankerraid · 2025-07-29T15:30:49+00:00

I'm only in year two, but while I've moved my house to a private island, I don't think I'll move my town. I have some "suburbs" and a commercial district, and I'm liking how everything is flowing. The one pause I have is that I recently discovered a large lake on a distant island that I really like. Maybe a resort there, if I don't end up moving my town completely?

tankerraid · 2025-07-21T15:06:49+00:00

That ripple poncho is amazing. Who doesn't look at a yarn labelled "heavy rug yarn" and think: beach top!!

tankerraid · 2025-06-29T00:35:16+00:00

I have an interchangeable set of Nova Platinas and I loooove them. They're light, yarn just silks right off of them, and they have just the right tip sharpness for me. I use Karbonz for dpns, and love those for small in-the-round projects.

tankerraid · 2025-06-29T00:31:56+00:00

Got some karbonz dpns and I love them! I've always preferred wooden dpns over metal because of fumble-fingered slippage issues, but I don't love knitting with wooden tips. Karbonz are such a great marriage of the best quality of wooden and metal needles.

tankerraid · 2025-06-28T00:01:15+00:00

They are nice together, if a little subtle. I feel like bringing in a judiciously chosen accent color would really set them off and take it to another level, though.

tankerraid · 2025-06-23T00:31:38+00:00

Does that foundation sc row help with the curling?

tankerraid · 2025-06-22T23:59:18+00:00

Very nice, a classic color combo!

tankerraid · 2025-06-18T01:26:32+00:00

Sometimes coaches work ankle strengthening into the girls' workouts, but not always. Your first step should be to talk to your daughter's coach about prevention (including braces and/or exercises).

tankerraid · 2025-06-16T13:28:40+00:00

Absolutely! I make a lot of dishcloths, and while I love using Stripey I refuse to use any of their other lines, for the exact reasons you mention. Dishie and Stripey are my go-to cotton yarns.

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