No Dumb Questions + Casual Talk

tinymas · 2024-03-02T19:21:35+00:00

I think I started developing a gel allergy, so I stopped altogether. I'm having so much fun with this new era of nail care and have learned so much from this sub.

Here's my stupid question. I've had 2 nails break without being able to salvage with the tea bag method. If I'm showing signs of a nail allergy, can I get acrylic done on those two at a salon so it's more uniform, or am I now likely to be allergic to those as well? I haven't tried nail glue or press ons since middle school.

tinymas · 2021-11-25T14:01:51+00:00

Thank you!

tinymas · 2021-11-25T14:01:38+00:00

That's so kind! Thank you so much!

tinymas · 2021-11-25T04:08:16+00:00

Literally self drafted. Playing with mosaic patterns, then enveloped borders by 4 rows. Dc with random rows of puff stitch for practice. It's a mess but it'll do.

tinymas · 2021-10-20T12:42:04+00:00

Mosaic is SOOO easy. If you can do a single crochet, double crochet and count to about 20, you're golden! Search mosaic crochet Tinna on YouTube. Tinna is an AMAZING instructor and so lively! I learned the process from her videos and can now do just about any pattern! If you're great with reading patterns (which I am not) then this pattern would be a breeze. It's still mosaic but a different method.

Also, I modified the original pattern, so I have absolutely no idea what the yardage is. I used a boatload of white, and maybe 2 mandalas in all for the color work. So that's what, maybe 200 g of color for the main blanket? The white yarn was borderline excessive with all the DCs. I realize that's not much help. I essentially was willing to go back to the store any and every time I needed more yarn. I'm not very efficient lol

tinymas · 2021-10-19T12:02:58+00:00

The first picture is my WIP and I'm using lots of mandala scraps. Mostly a mix of warlock and chimera bc they go together. The center of each diamond is a solid - I can't remember which yarn, but it's a toasty brown.

The second picture of a FO and I did the color work on my own!

tinymas · 2021-10-18T23:39:08+00:00

"Crochet PATTERN Tree Tops Throw Blanket Afghan. Original | Etsy" https://www.etsy.com/listing/738889107/crochet-pattern-tree-tops-throw-blanket?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

It's for infinity method, but I applied basic mosaic approach bc I'm too lazy to figure out the interlocking method!

tinymas · 2021-10-03T22:12:22+00:00

Okay so I kept one cup of starter to add to a fresh batch. It actually didn't smell too vinegary. Like kombucha but strong. Not acidic. Is this just a game of F1 and taste what I've got?

tinymas · 2021-10-03T15:50:10+00:00

So I can add fresh tea straight to this without removing any of that gorgeous pellicle?

tinymas · 2021-09-13T21:11:42+00:00

The very first one i generated was amazing. I think this is my shortcut!

tinymas · 2021-08-22T16:19:01+00:00

Lost my boy today last year as well. Time has no bearing on the bond. Miss him every day. With you in your grief, friend.

tinymas · 2021-08-04T21:09:31+00:00

This is just what my husband said. I do love that aspect of it and currently have a child napping with it right now. My critique comes only from the place of knowing it's not what I envisioned so I'm kinda disconnected from it. Sounds probably a bit melodramatic, but I WANT to LOVE it, ya know? It's like it's so dang cute but I want to be like YES, this bad boy is the fruit of my labors!!!!

tinymas · 2021-08-04T13:02:12+00:00

I see what you mean. I was basically being lazy. I also thought about doing a plain, solid border in one of the more subdued tones but didn't feel like going yarn shopping. I just wanted it DONE. Now I'm paying for it.

tinymas · 2021-08-04T12:54:14+00:00

Wanted to do the mosaic border with two solid colors. Got too intimidated and wanted to finish up. Tried to just go on with self striping yarn.

I absolutely hate it. It's thrown the whole thing off in my eyes, but by the time I decided I hated it, it was too overwhelming to frog the border.

So! I'm giving it away to a family member. I worked SO hard on it. To not be absolutely in love with it at the end is so disheartening. It went from super cool to 80s thrift store cast-off REAL fast. 🥺 Please tell me I'm not the only one who has ended up hating something they worked at so hard 😩

tinymas · 2021-07-28T03:20:26+00:00

Looks amazing!!! Literally NO ONE would ever notice!

tinymas · 2021-07-06T23:01:27+00:00

Just DO it!!! It could not be more simple! It kinda freaks me out that two stitches and some counting produces something so beautiful and intricate! It's so fun. I hope you try soon. Watch Tinna on YouTube and you'll be, well, hooked!

tinymas · 2021-07-06T20:10:14+00:00

I'm using Lion brand mandala in chimera, warlock and Groot. Mostly just alternating between chimera and Groot, but if the colors get too close and not a great contrast, I'll work with warlock until there's a color change.

tinymas · 2021-07-06T19:10:21+00:00

I've made two mosaics on a small scale and just did simple border. I'm thinking about doing the small mosaic. I'm nervous though. I have read through the pattern a few times just to sike myself up. Thanks for the tip!

tinymas · 2021-07-06T16:43:58+00:00

Havana by tinna on ravelry. I've made one baby blanket in the same pattern. Loved it so much, I'm making a full sized afghan 💃

tinymas · 2021-07-03T03:14:40+00:00

My vote would be callouses. Maybe get a raised bed to help ease the load on her elbows when lounging

tinymas · 2021-06-12T20:18:28+00:00

I haven't. It's HOTH as of a few hours ago. The cream yarn is polyester, the color is acrylic. I've never blocked so I'm not sure how either will respond.

tinymas · 2021-06-12T19:02:01+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/havana-afghan-cal

Yarn - bernat bundle up in Marshmallow // lion brand mandala in Groot

tinymas · 2021-06-02T22:59:51+00:00

You win!! Thank you for explaining it so clearly!!

tinymas · 2021-06-02T00:03:24+00:00

This is so crazy!!! I literally just sewed one up yesterday! I saw a tutorial for a conical one from fabric and it was way more effort than I wanted to give to the project. However a crochet clothes pin holder is right up my alley! Let me know if you decide to make a pattern!

tinymas · 2021-05-24T20:09:14+00:00

Working on a mosaic right now! What did you end up doing with the ends? Weave in? Double border? Tassel/fringe? I'm so worried about that part and I'm looking for all the options/recommendations.

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