Kate H 🇨🇦

An expert sock knitter told me to start socks on wooden DPNs because they grip the yarn. That worked for me. As I became used to DPNs, I moved to steel - a bit faster. But your comfort zone is always #1. (And I’ve snapped wooden ones, too - frustrating as then you don’t have a full set!)

Oh wow - those finds are amazing! What a lovely pastime

Might be time to move onto the steel ones. Just be careful where you put them and do NOT accidentally sit on them 🙄
(been there, done that, got the tetanus shot)

It could be. Da Vinci used to do cartunas, which were preparatory sketches for a painting - then never did the painting. Some of these have that look (much as I can tell by zooming in) so yes, perhaps they couldn’t afford to have them all painted. What a lovely find!

I strongly recommend VeryPink Knits - she explains clearly and demonstrates a few times; I’ll set it up and knit along (pause, repeat) until I’ve got it. She’s the real deal

Fascinating! Were they meant to be painted - in some areas, there seems to be paint, while others seem to be sketches that weren’t painted at all. I’d imagine it felt like an amazing discovery to see these!

I believe this was last year - he did a great job and kept his cool. We have lots of black bears out here, which is funny because it’s an urban setting

Tracking deaths in Iran, wider Middle East as conflict rages on | CBC News Just days into the U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted Iran and escalated into a broader regional conflict, more than 1,000 people have been killed — mainly in Iran, with the remaining deaths scatt...

Keep in mind it’s not just Americans dying - per this article from the CBC, over 1500 people in the Middle East have died - and counting

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She’s trying to prevent her own disbarment

She made it in a soft butter yellow cotton so she could wear it in the summer. It is lovely. Ranunculus is such a great pattern because it does allow for adaptation so well, plus it’s fun to make. And the holes in the design are small so you don’t need to wear a tank or tee underneath 💕

And still no security clearance. Did he talk about that? 🙄

It can be subtle, too - wanting to control, criticize and dominate.
And I’ve learned that “I make a lot of money” is code for “I’m going to control women” - I once a man say this while leaning back with a big grin; I heard this subtext and it’s still with me 20 years later

Good tip - thanks!

I love that pattern - I’ve made three in different weights. Have a friend who did it short-sleeved and knit it into a dress

Good tip. I’ve just stopped working and figured “Hey, I won’t need to drive my car much anymore!” Sounds like I should still get it out on a regular basis

ICBC reports lots of MVAs around time changes.
It was started during WWI as a temporary measure to save coal so it could be used for the war. In my opinion, we are l-o-n-g past that

Isn’t this what Putin thought about Ukraine? Four years ago

I’d check to see who was posting - it was my barometer of who wasn’t busy and seeking clients; my theory was that busy lawyers didn’t have time to post (or need to). Deleted it upon retirement.

We all have actors we can’t watch. Mine is Nicholas Cage 🙄

I’m not an Adam Sandler fan - but I did see him in a serious role, a beautiful little film called Reign Over Me, co-starring Don Cheadle. Haven’t been able to forget it, or Sandler’s performance - haunting

I’ve been watching the credits ever since I saw the original Star Wars when I was a kid - that’s how I learned the desert scenes were filmed in Tunisia! Often learn some interesting stuff; sometimes there’s bonus content. Very excited to see how this film does at the Oscars! 🤞

And there are so many layers of meaning to the story - layer upon layer, and that resonate with today’s times. I wasn’t going to see it because I can’t do horror films, but my son encouraged me. So glad he did - brilliant film, excellent cast. Tip: watch to the very end of the credits

Should add - trying to finish multiple WIPs before I use this sweater yarn. Yes, the shame is real 😅

Been there, done that. Bonus - was cleaning up my place and found a bin with three (3) batches of sweater-quantity yarn! When I post a project on Ravelry I’ll always note if it’s a “stashbuster” so I can feel better about using it up. Currently on a yarn diet but often failing 🧶 🧶

I initially misread your post as saying “they did it for a treason” 🙄

Actually, on second watch, it’s the adult dog: “If I can take it away from you, it’s mine” 😅

The puppy reminds me of the Toddler’s Creed - “If I want it, it is mine”

Your tension looks fine! Besides - as a friend said to me - blocking fixes all that