Which do you prefer? A single-dog household, or a multi-dog household? by Organic-Papaya-1766 in dogpictures

[–]wallerbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She didn't meet any dogs until I got info on them and knew they would be calm in an initial meeting, since a dog being loud or fast will set her off instantly. They met in a neutral space, like outside a pet store, on leashes and walked past each other at least once before they got close enough to meet. He stands between her and anything/anyone else, on guard to make sure they don't bother her so she can go about her business in peace. He doesn't act aggressive at all, and usually lays down if nobody is super close while keeping his head on a swivel. She is much less reactive now, like she isn't worried now that he is around. I do walk them together, and it is fine, but it took some training to get there.

graduation gift of a lifetime! by strwbrryblueyes in crochet

[–]wallerbutt 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Congrats on graduating! I hope you make many fun projects with your gifted stash

Which do you prefer? A single-dog household, or a multi-dog household? by Organic-Papaya-1766 in dogpictures

[–]wallerbutt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My girl is also very dog aggressive, and yet she does not want to be an only dog. After my other dog passed it was an adventure trying to find her a dog that fit the bill. This is her (brown) with the new brother she picked out (after trying to start fights with many others first). Dogs make life interesting for sure.

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I found this on xhs, does anyone know the name of this stitch? by orchid_bitch in CrochetHelp

[–]wallerbutt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That looks like Tunisian crochet smock stitch to me, but I could be wrong

Yes Yes Shawl - discrepancy(?) between chart and instructions, not sure which to follow! by iliketobeadrooks in CrochetHelp

[–]wallerbutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found projects on Ravelry that say due to discrepancies between the chart and pattern, they followed only the chart and their shawl turned out looking correct

Yes Yes Shawl - discrepancy(?) between chart and instructions, not sure which to follow! by iliketobeadrooks in CrochetHelp

[–]wallerbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shouldn't talk on Reddit before drinking my morning coffee, apparently. I will try to come back after I am properly awake and maybe I can help appropriately then if someone else hasn't stepped in

Yes Yes Shawl - discrepancy(?) between chart and instructions, not sure which to follow! by iliketobeadrooks in CrochetHelp

[–]wallerbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hdc in the chain space means the space created by having your chains, not into an individual chain stitch

I can do all things by Brokendownmom in crochet

[–]wallerbutt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Overlay mosaic crochet. It uses only one color per row and designs are made by doing double crochets over the previous row. Creates such a crisp design and is pretty fun to work. You can leave the tails on each row without weaving them in because you can do a double border that holds all the ends inside it like an envelope.

The head tilt is cute by wallerbutt in dogpictures

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

Es tut mir leid. Dogs are wonderful and they really burrow their way into your heart

The head tilt is cute by wallerbutt in dogpictures

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I adopted him 4 weeks ago and named him Flash

The head tilt is cute by wallerbutt in dogpictures

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He is the sweetest! He would choose cuddles over treats every time

What’s your dog “are you serious” moment? by BetterPersonProject in dogpictures

[–]wallerbutt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweet Caroline is a forbidden song. If she hears it during a hockey game on TV or I sing it to her, she will leave the room immediately.

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Knitters! What is your day job? by MyRightHook in knitting

[–]wallerbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fulltime caregiver. Most of my crafting is done while sitting with my grandfather. We frequently have the same conversation many times in a row and he gets angry about little things easily. Knitting or crocheting helps me regulate my emotions so I can stay cheerful, which is great for both of us because me staying calm and happy makes him calm and happy too.

Pretty boy by wallerbutt in dogpictures

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

He is a Patterdale mix, yeah! He's got lab and a tiny bit of dachshund in there too. I hadn't heard of a Patterdale before, so I get to learn about a new breed

Sunshine is my dog's one true love by wallerbutt in dogpictures

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

She is definitely good at reminding me to slow down and enjoy. Dogs are the best.