Weighted Blanket Crochet

I've noticed that specific colors of the same Bernat Baby Blanket yarn seem to be entirely different in texture and weight than other colors. For this project, I'm using Bubbly Blue and Race Car Red and the red colored yarn feels like it's totally different yarn? I included some pieces that were crocheted with the exact same hook size and tension, with wildly different outcomes. Context: The Race Car Red yarn almost has like a "spongey" texture compared to other colors of the same type of yarn and results in these unfortunately tight stitches. I really enjoy crocheting with Bernat Blanket Yarn and have made quite a few projects with it in the past and probably used upwards of 10-15 different skeins. To note, I bought a skein of this Race Car Red from Joannes (rest in peace queen) for a smaller piece of a different project a few years ago and it was the exact same problem as the this new red skein (i thought maybe it was a manufacturing problem so I didn't use it for the current project). I tried buying a different red-ish Baby Blanket yarn and it had the same problem as the Race Car Red lol, so now I feel like Bernat has beef with red-adjacent colors. TL;DR: I’m super curious if anyone else has noticed that there seems to be two types of Bernat Baby Blanket yarn depending on the color? I've bought from both Amazon and in-store and the Race Car Red specifically seems to literally be a different type of yarn haha. submitted by /u/Odd-Ad636 to r/YarnAddicts [link] [comments]

Finished Object: the scrappiest scrap i’ve ever ‘ghanned. I purged a lot of yarn from my stash and organized the rest in a deserty color scheme, then chose stitches as I went to fit the yarn weight and fiber content. I have made several blankets like this as a way to rework thrifted/recycled yarn pieces into functional and creative works. Last pic features my quality control manager, Willis, hard at work! He tests every crochet blanket for maximum coziness. submitted by /u/sevendollarrainbow to r/crochet [link] [comments]

Started this blanket back in early December. Knotted half double crochet stitch. Used Loops and Threads Soft Classic acrylic for most colors, but added in a couple other worsted weight colors from other brands when Loops and Threads didn't have what I needed. Used Stitch Fiddle to create each graph and crocheted them together. I meant to have a small, thin panel at the top and bottom to make it slightly taller, but the size got away from me. Figured I should stop before it's too big to fit in my washer. Was a fun project, now I'll have to start thinking about what I'll do next! submitted by /u/Mallow310 to r/NintendoStitch [link] [comments]

First post here. Been crocheting since I was a teen off and on but have hyper-fixated over the last year or two. Here’s a gummy bear blanket I made for a co-worker. So fun and so cute. Didn’t block this one but did have to wash it before I sent it off to my friend as I had an unfortunate beer—while-crocheting incident. This blanket is a ton of work but so fun. The bears make the entire thing a little weighted so that was sort of a nice surprise at the end. It’s just cheap acrylic yarn from Michaels but I thought it turned out cute. submitted by /u/Ok_Pay_9519 to r/crochet [link] [comments]

I posted this in my crochet group and someone tagged this group to add it to. I’m currently crocheting a weighted blanket with pony beads. And absolutely obsessed! 😻😻 I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I am. I’ll keep it updated as I gain progress on it. submitted by /u/Poshcandle to r/RainbowEverything [link] [comments]

I’ve gotten this comment on two crochet tiktoks of mine recently. One was a moss stitch tutorial. Literally just how to do the stitch. Someone asked how many chains for an average sized blanket. I said as many as you want, I usually make it the same size as a blanket I already have and like. Their reply was “Ok. For a super beginner, that’s too vague and overwhelming. Just an average would be helpful. You know just for inspiration to keep going and not give up.” Ok I literally said you can do as many chains as you want!! Do you know how big you like your blankets? Just chain until you get that size! Not to mention it depends on the kind of yarn/hook you’re using. 100 chains in worsted weight won’t be big enough but 100 in a super chunky yarn will be. Another was someone saying they like Woobles because it comes started for you, you don’t have to chain or do a magic ring. I pointed out that that’s great and you can definitely crochet without ever doing a magic ring, but you’re going to need to learn to chain if you ever want to make something other than amigurumi. Their reply was, “but beginners don’t want to do that, they just want to crochet. Having it started keeps them motivated.” No one likes to chain! But you literally have to. What is with people wanting to do something without actually having to learn the thing?! submitted by /u/halexanderamilton to r/BitchEatingCrafters [link] [comments]

My grandmother loves that I've taken up crochet and gets real excited every time I show her the latest thing I'm working on. This type of excitement is kind of her way of subtly asking me to make her something and I'd love to, but... her excitement almost always faulters when she realizes how "heavy" the project feels. I made a sweater for my daughter and she "ooh"-ed and "ahh"-ed over it until she held it in her hands and it was all frowns and "that's really heavy... but it will make a good winter jacket!" I'm currently finishing up my first blanket, and admittedly it is a very heavy blanket cause the yarn itself is very thick. I'm fine with it, cause it's for myself, but it did get the same reaction. She's in love with the colors and pattern, goes to pick it up and immediate dismay over the weight of it. Followed by a comment, "You know, some people like lighter weight stuff." I laughed it off and mentioned it was a good thing this blanket is for me. But this type of commentary does have me worried for when I eventually decide to make her something. I know she'll appreciate the work I put into it and she'll love recieving something homemade but how do I make something for her if everything I crochet is so heavy? Should I use a thicker hook with my worsted weight yarn? Or is it really as simple as getting a sport weight yarn and making a sweater or blanket from them? I could really use some help here, as I'm still fairly new at making wearables. Edit to add: Wow, what a lot of responses! I just wanted to say thank you for everyone who gave lots of advice and even shared some suggestions for projects I might consider making for my grandma. You all have been so helpful and I have a lot to consider and try out. Thanks so much for helping me out and giving so much good advice. submitted by /u/AageRaghnall to r/CrochetHelp [link] [comments]

I was inspired by u/forgottenhiatus to try this technique out and started a mosaic tile pattern weighted blanket with the beads. and it’s easy to say I’m obsessed already! This is truly so easy and fun to do— I’m hoping to make a few for holiday gifts! It can be tedious stopping the flow of constant stitching to thread on a bead, but it oddly makes the process more satisfying knowing how much time went into it. Can’t wait to share the finished results! original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrochetBlankets/s/SgkWqjXQ9t ) submitted by /u/emmm0614 to r/CrochetBlankets [link] [comments]

As a crocheter with 20+ years of experience, I love using my skills to help other people. I recently made a friend out of state, who is seeking volunteers to help crochet blankets for her hospice center. They are looking for lapghans, that are slightly longer than usual. The finished blankets will cover them while they are laying in bed and can be folded to cover them while in a wheelchair. The goal is for every patient to have a blanket to comfort them during their time at the hospice center, with the family taking the blanket home with them after the patient has passed. My friend is hoping for as many blankets as possible, with a priority for veteran blankets. They have had an influx of veterans and are hoping for USA themed blankets to honor them in their final days. Here is a picture of my blanket I made! The staff and my friend were super grateful and so kind! Finished measurements are 35x52 inches, worsted weight yarn. They want the blankets to be any pattern and for the volunteers to use their creativity to come through! If anyone would be interested in helping, that would be incredible! Currently, I mail my completed blankets to the hospice center. Folks can do the same; I can dm individuals with the center information. They are also willing to fill out/sign a form for taxes, if any of the volunteers would like to write the volunteer work off for their taxes. Thank you all in the community so much in advance! I'm hoping I can get a few other folks to help crochet some blankets, as I can only crochet so fast :) submitted by /u/Icy-Letterhead1520 to r/askcrochet [link] [comments]

Hi! This is an overlay mosaic crochet blanket that I designed and crocheted using worsted weight yarn. It measures 6 feet 10 inches long by 4 feet 6 inches wide and took me 5 weeks and one day to complete. Thanks for looking! 🦇 submitted by /u/mywildlove4 to r/somethingimade [link] [comments]

I’ve worked with everything from thread and lace weight to super chunky arm knitting and actual rope, but chenille is the only one that I actually struggle with, the crocheting goes smooth and easy as but attaching amigurumi parts or sewing in the ends and tails of blankets?? It takes offence to even the thought I’m covered in fluffy bits, dogs covered in fluffy bits, fluffy bits in the kitchen sink and embedded into the carpet everywhere! And the body parts still aren’t even attached; in fact the situation has gotten worse and it’s getting stuck and fluffier the more I try to sew ends in. I think I end up wasting more chenille than I put into my project with this naked string sausage ring looking ends! And the only solution I’ve found is shoving the mess inside the thing tying a lil 10cm new piece on and trying it all again until I have to do it all again!! Is my anger rational? No, but if I’m having to deal with this fluf demon everyone else in the house will have to as well submitted by /u/00BBFF_toy to r/crochet [link] [comments]

I started crocheting in February. I’ve been working on this blanket for a few weeks and I swear I’ve been doing single crochet because at the moment that’s the only stitch I know!! My coworker who has been crocheting for what seems like forever said it’s not single crochet. I’m literally following a basic single crochet YouTube video. But coworker says it shouldn’t be ribbed for single crochet. I also made a Japanese knot bag that was single crochet and it didn’t have the ribbing like the blanket does. Is that because it was worked in a circle rather than flipped over when I reached the end of my row? As I’m typing this out the answers seem so obvious but I’m hoping my crochet Jedi masters can help me understand! I’m using the bernat blanket yarn which I’ve read blanket yarn is the hardest to learn with but honestly I’ve tried smaller weight yarns and I just can’t get those to work for me. My tension sucks with those and the blanket yarn seems pretty forgiving of my tension! I tried taking a pic with the flash but it’s not showing the detail that I need y’all to see. submitted by /u/Slot_bunny to r/CrochetHelp [link] [comments]

Quite often on this sub, I see people ask questions about cotton yarn and whether or not they should use it, and the replies are unfortunately usually an overwhelming no, generally steering people towards animals fibers, animal fiber blends, or acrylic (if it’s a budget concern). The reasons listed are always it’s too hard/unpleasant to work with, too heavy, and it lacks stretch. Only one of these is objectively true. As a person who knits primarily in cotton and plant fibers due to animal fiber sensitivities, it’s always disappointing to see people unfairly silo cotton as a fiber only for dishcloths. Cotton is a wonderful fiber that is sturdy, easy care, easy wear, and is generally more sensory and allergen friendly than animal fibers. Once you stop expecting cotton to behave exactly like wool, and approach it with the right tools and techniques, knitting with cotton and other plant based can be an easy and pleasant experience, with wonderful results. Unpleasant? Just as with wool, there are a range of textures for cotton, from quite rough to buttery soft, and you often get what you pay for. Mercerized cottons are smoother with more sheen and richer colors, and Pima cotton has an almost wool-like fuzzy halo. It’s also important to remember that unlike wool, cotton and other plant fibers soften up as they’re washed. A swatch may feel a bit rough while knitting it, but will generally always be softer after washing, and will continue to become softer and more comfortable with each wash. Think of a t-shirt – many are a bit stiff originally, but after repeated washing become incredibly soft and comfortable. Consider that until the more recent prevalence of synthetic fibers, most of the day to day clothing we wore was cotton. Hard To Work With? I have no problem admitting that cotton works differently than wool, and that there is a bit of a learning curve, but I think the impression that it’s difficult is overblown. The main difference of plant based fibers is that they lack elasticity and split more easily. While these can make it troublesome at first, knitting with plant fibers is just another knitting skill to practice and master, just as you would knitting cables, lace, or colorwork. We don’t tell people not to do those things because they are hard at first, we tell them to have patience and practice. The same should be said of knitting with plant based yarns. The lack of natural elasticity does make consistent tension more important, as the yarn won’t stretch and condense as much to even things out. For this reason I wouldn’t recommend plant fibers when you’re first learning to knit, but once you can maintain even tension, it shouldn’t be an issue. If you find the lack of elasticity hurts your hands, it could be that you’re knitting at too tight a gauge, or you may need to take more frequent breaks. The lack of lanolin can also cause it dry out your hands more – remember to moisturize periodically and it’s shouldn’t be an issue. The lack of elasticity means it’s also not suited to things knit with negative ease, like socks, as it will stretch out and not shrink back until put washed and dried. Plant based yarn’s tendency to split is due to the fact that fibers don’t grab onto themselves the same way that animal fiber does. Mostly this just means that a little extra care and attention is needed when knitting, but splitting can also be greatly helped by needle choice. Some people prefer sharp needles so that the tips can be precisely placed avoid splitting a stitch, but others prefer blunter needles to avoid accidentally inserting fine points into the strands of yarn. It’s entirely preference; I prefer sharp needles. Since plant based yarns lack lanolin, smoother needles tend to make for a more pleasant experience with less friction. There is a balance to hit though, as while very slippery needles make knitting plant fibers fast and frictionless, it does also make it easier for stitches to accidentally slip off. If this happens frequently, you may want to try grabbier needles, especially if you’re not the most confident at picking stitches back up. Personally, I find the occasional dropped stitch a fair trade off for the frictionless feel of metal needles. Too Heavy? My number one cotton related pet peeve is that people say it’s too heavy. The only knit I have ever made that was Too Heavy was made of superwash wool. The weight of a project will ultimately come down to the size made and yardage needed. Yarn will always tell you both the yardage and the weight; if you know how much yarn your project will need, you know how much it’s going to weigh. You can absolutely do the math before you buy the yarn, compare it to something you already own, and decide if it’s too heavy for you. Every sweater I wear is cotton or mostly cotton, and not a single one would I describe as heavy. The cotton sweaters I have made, in generally what would be considered large or extra large sizes, DK to worsted weight, with positive ease, weigh between 21-25 ounces. The machine knit cotton sweaters I own, in similar sizes and styles, weigh between 21-28 ounces. The average weight of all my cotton sweaters is 23 ounces. Of the three wool sweaters I have (similar sizes and fits to my cotton collection), two are about 30 ounces, and one is 40 ounces. The 40 ounce sweater (that’s 2.5 pounds/1.13 kg!!) is the only one that is Too Heavy to wear, and it’s superwash wool. I know my sample size is small, and I am not saying that wool sweaters are heavier than cotton sweaters, I am just saying that cotton has an unfair reputation for being heavy. I don’t believe that the average cotton sweater is really any heavier than the same sweater made of wool. The Benefits of Cotton Having hopefully debunked some bad opinions about plant fibers, let me just take a minute to extol their virtues: * Not itchy: Like many people, I am sensitive to animal fibers, and I can feel even a small amount of wool in a blend. The last project I did attempting to make animal fibers work for me was in a 70% Pima cotton and 30% superwash Merino blend, and guess what? Still itchy! Manageable enough that can wear a long sleeve shirt underneath it and wear it for an hour or two, but after that, it had to come off. Even if a yarn feels soft in the skein, when all the fibers are running in the same direction, it won’t necessarily feel that way in the finished garment, when the yarn is constantly changing direction a d teh fibers are able to stick out willy nilly. * Not as hot as wool: If you run hot, or want to be able to wear a sweater while you run errands on a winter day without sweating once you actually get into a store, because they all keep their heat at 70° despite it being like 40° outside, then cotton is for you. I can get by for about 60% of the year wearing a t-shirt and a cotton sweater. Even if wool didn’t make me itch, I can really only wear it outside in the winter without being too hot. * Easy care: Go ahead and throw it in the washing machine! It will be fine! If it’s delicate, throw it in a lingerie bag. Put it in the dryer even! You don’t need to baby your cotton knits. They will not felt. They may shrink a little, but if they do, spray some water on them and give them a stretch and they’ll come back. When they start to stretch out a bit after a few wears, either wash them or just pop them in the dryer for 20 minutes, and they’ll come right back. If you read this far, thank you. I hope I’ve been able to open your hearts and minds, at least a little, to plant based fibers. If you’ve tried plant fibers and haven’t been able to make them work for you, or just don’t prefer them, that’s absolutely valid! Plant fiber aren't suited for everything, just as animal fibers aren't either. Animal fibers are wonderful, with many unique benefits of their own, and I often wish that I could wear them! The siren song of mohair calls to me as much as it does to anyone else. My real motivation here was just the combat the constant barrage of “Don’t use cotton, cotton is so heavy, cotton is a pain to work with and feels bad”. Some of us don’t have a lot of other options, and it can be very discouraging to be told over and over that if you find wool itchy, just try this different wool, or that different wool, or this alpaca, or that cashmere, etc, only to find that none of them work. I wonder how many knitters have just given up because they can’t wear wool, so what’s even the point of knitting. I’ve seen posts on this sub to that effect, as well as people who want to learn but are discouraged before they even start, because they can’t wear wool. I love knitting; I love having a handcraft to do while watching movies or tv or listening to podcasts, I love being able to make my own clothes and accessories, and I love knitting with cotton yarn! It is not a consolation to me; it is not something where I think to myself, “ugh, I wish this was wool”, or “I just want this to be finished so I can wear it, because actually knitting it sucks”. It is a joy in and of itself. I hope you can find the joy in cotton too. Edit: Thank you for all of the lovely responses! It makes me happy to see so many fellow plant based yarn lovers! I've gotten a lot of comments asking for yarn recs, and while I haven't used a huge number of different yarns, here's what I have used: Malabrigo Verano (100% Pima cotton, DK/Light Worsted) - Just incredibly soft and beautiful. If you're afraid of cotton and love Malabrigo yarns, start here. It almost feels like Malabrigo Rios. Knit Picks CotLin (cotton/linen, DK) - have done two blankets and have stash for a tee; it's very soft with a lovely halo, comes out of the wash great, no pilling on my blanket after several years of use and machine wash. Pretty good color range. Plymouth Pima Rino (70% cotton 30% superwash merino, worsted) - Looks basically like wool and has good elasticity, very soft in the hand, warm but not crazy warm, but still a little itchy for me. If you're not sensitive to wool then it would be a good option if you want something cooler than wool but warmer than cotton. Great color range. Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% cotton, comes in worsted and DK)- Great budget option. Plenty soft for garments; I did a cardigan with it and would use it again. More of a smooth softness than a fuzzy softness. B-Tex Cori Cori Worsted (100% cotton) - Good color selection, plumps up once worked so don't be concerned that it looks more like DK in the ball. Pretty soft, less shine that 24/7 Cotton. Knit Picks Comfy (75% Pima cotton/25% acrylic) - Been a while since I used this but I recall it being quite soft, plus it comes in fingering, sport, worsted, and aran, with a great color selection. Great option if you want a little acrylic in there for elasticity. Knit Picks Lindy Chain (70% linen 30% Pima cotton, fingering) - Using this for the first time on my current project, and the feel once blocked is great; soft and fuzzy and still a little crisp. It's definitely a little challenging to work with though, since it's basically a single thread crocheted into a chain. If you snap the one of the threads, the chain will start to unravel, and you'll have to cut and rejoin. Lion Brand Coboo (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from Bamboo, DK) - A great starter yarn if you haven't worked with cotton before or have a lot of trouble with the lack of elasticity. The rayon gives it some good bounce. Very drapey, with nice shine. Basically I have found that as long as you avoid the bottom rung of cotton yarn market for dishcloths etc (Lily Sugar'n Cream, Peaches and Cream, etc), it's probably fine for clothing. submitted by /u/100000cuckooclocks to r/knitting [link] [comments]

It took me almost two years to finish the first baby blanket I knitted. This time I crocheted the blanket. It turned out way too big, but it's freaking gorgeous. Thanks to this subreddit, I was able to find the perfect pattern to fit my friend's animal theme for their baby. I hand delivered this blanket at my friend's baby shower yesterday. It took me just under 3 months to make. I didn't work on it every day because of the multitude of colors and needing to block the individual components as they worked up. I can't wait for the next pregnancy in my crew to get started on another blanket. Enjoy the pictures, and yes I did go up and take a picture with the parents and my blanket. Here's the link to the pattern on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1334845564/us-terms-pdf-crochet-pattern-animal I used a 3.75mm hook, which is part of why it turned out so big! And I used a variety of yarn brands, all worsted weight, another reason it turned out so big. I used cotton, cotton blend, and acrylic yarn, whatever I needed to get the right color! All are widely available at Michael's. submitted by /u/TheeQuestionWitch to r/crochet [link] [comments]

I’m so proud of this weighted blanket!! It’s the third I’ve made in the past few months and I really feel like I nailed it this time. Inspired by kid in my life that is going through a tough time - the blanket is about 3 pounds. It feels so nice to run your hand back and forth over the beads or just fidget with one between your fingers. Link to inspo Make and Do Crew Weighted Blanket Beads: https://makeanddocrew.com/crochet-weighted-blanket-beads/ I did a camel stitch for the border. submitted by /u/whegutomt to r/crochet [link] [comments]

I dreamed this project up during the end of this summer and got to work immediately. I’m so happy that I finished it for the cold season. And I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! It’s so warm and cozy and has a nice weight to it so it feels like wearing a weighted blanket. submitted by /u/Bloodyrosexo27 to r/crochet [link] [comments]

Hi everyone! This is my first time making a stuffed animal and my first time using blanket yarn. I crocheted the Bananasaurus Dinosaur by EmeraldRoseCrochet. I’m used to crocheting clothing items and using thin/medium weight yarn. Nonetheless, I had a lot of fun crocheting this. Here’s the link to the pattern: https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/1707719612/bananasaurus-dinosaur-no-sew-crochet The banana peels were my favorite part to crochet; they worked up really quickly and were a joyful motivational sight at the beginning of the project. I had to sacrifice my first dino leg as a cat toy since I messed up and did FLO when I should have done BLO. Attaching the legs and making most of the body went really smoothly, but my most egregious mistake was finishing the dino’s back. My tension for my decreases was way too loose, which caused some big gaps at the base of his tail. By the time I realized, it was too late to fix. I also discovered blanket yarn doesn’t frog well and gets kinda scraggly… I made a yellow square and sewed it underneath to prevent the stuffing from showing through. I love the way his neck and head turned out! The banana peels are just so fun. Lastly, I attached to the chain wrong for his tail, so it looks a little too tight. Overall, this was a super fun project and I’m really happy with how this little guy turned out! submitted by /u/UbiquityofMurphy to r/crochet [link] [comments]

So I recently made a full size blanket for my friend. And this is the amount of yarn left over!! I know, I am really bad at calculating how much yarn I need! And I can't return it, coz it was ordered sometime last year. I am that way with projects, I'll order the yarn, and then I change my mind on the design or stitch to use, size, etc. I was going to do some complicated design with a double border, so I orderd lots of yarn!! Ended up changing my mind and doing a simpler pattern & single crochet border. But I guess its better to have more yarn than run out of yarn?? Anyway, thats all I wanted to say. Do you also buy yarn & then change your mind on design/pattern?? What do you do with the leftover yarn? For this time, I have enough to make another blanket, but usually I'm left with half balls/skeins of different weights. What to do with those? submitted by /u/Silly_Variety7251 to r/crochet [link] [comments]

I am NOT OP. Original post by u/chicken_wing_girl in r/crochet Posted with perrmission from OOP mood spoilers: heartwarming   Looking for 28 year old crochet blanket advice (I’m not a crocheter), wondering where to take it & what to ask for? More details in comments - December 11, 2022 Hi! I’m not a knitter/crocheter/sewer but my great grandma was and because of that I have this amazing blanket I sleep with every night that I love so dearly. It’s now 28 years old and starting to fall apart. A decent chunk just came off, which has me panicked! Any advice on where to take it? What to ask for? How to make sure it will last me another 28+ years? Is that possible? I’m in Los Angeles if there’s any places specific to the area! Any and all advice would be appreciated for prolonging the life of a blanket that gives me comfort every night! Photo of Blanket Relevant responses: I wouldn’t risk trying to repair it. I would personally either folding it and put it in a shadow box or have it stabilized opened up and framed. More Concern about repairing it: When the yarn is breaking like that in multiple places, a repair is only going to last a short time before there is more breakage. I think it's best to follow the advice already given here and frame or otherwise save this, or some part of it, for display or as a memento and completely replace it with a newly crocheted blanket with all new yarn. It is an easy pattern for a beginner. u/ShadedSpaces expresses joy about how loved this item is: I know this isn’t the purpose of your post… But I wanted to tell you how lovely this is to see. Since you aren’t a crocheter, you likely wouldn’t know it but this sub is often host to threads about how a crocheter poured their time and love and energy into making a handmade crocheted gift for someone and it was demeaned, unappreciated, never used, given away, etc. The fact that you loved this blanket to pieces (literally!) is a crocheter’s DREAM. Seriously, loved-to-dust is the absolute best case scenario if you give someone a gift you crocheted. If you had to throw something I made for you away because it was so well-used it wore out I would be so joyful! So I really hope you can repair it (or secure it so sections don’t continue to fall apart), and I also think learning to recreate it is awesome… But please know that even if you couldn’t repair or recreate it, your Great Grandma would be over-the-moon THRILLED to know you loved this blanket to bits.   OOP has an Update: *Update to the 28 year old blanket!!! * - December 20, 2022 Before Picture After Picture OOP Comment: I’ll let my new crochet friend give you all the details on what she did! But I love how it turned out and I’m so so happy and majorly impressed! The old yarn is starting to disintegrate so I’ll be mounting it to fabric with a seamstress but for now it’s so beautiful!!! Comment from u/Aryeila - The Crochet Artist who did the Repair 3 weight yarn in a complementary color & a 2.0mm hook. Yarn was beginning to disintegrate in places so OP is going to have it mounted. I repaired & replaced where I could, stabilized where I couldn’t. Did a full recreation of the original border based on the scraps that were left. Happy to take on such a fun challenge after seeing the lovely original post~ ❤️   The artist, u/Aryeila, who did the repair makes a post in /r/Visiblemending Repaired 28 year old crochet blanket - December 20, 2022 Relevant comments from u/Aryeila: When asked about her process: I specifically had her pick a contrasting thread & I think the pink looks lovely. I did ask to test the yarn quality before I started and decided that due to the matting in place it would be secure enough that I could reasonably repair. The toughest part was attaching new yarn where I had to tease out a bit of matting and pray it didn't disintegrate as I went (which it sometimes did lol). Hopefully with a backing this will last the poster another long while submitted by

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Why YSK: Most people can be comfortable if they figure out what causes their discomfort and deal with it and/or try these methods! I recently discovered that years of frequent discomfort was being caused by nipple chaffing, and bandaids basically cured it right away. Do yoga or stretches before and/or after bed. even 10-20 minutes helps, but the more the better. Take a shower and put on moisturizer right after. Never too hot or too long. /u/dizzley would add that you should try a range of moisturizers until you find one to suit. People's needs differ. I use a product called Aveeno and my second choice is Aqueous Cream as it's called in the UK. /u/kikistiel Would like to add to number 2, before you put moisturizer on gently pat a toner on as well. People always forget the toner step but it’s so important! Imagine rubbing lotion on an dry sponge (no toner) vs a wet sponge (toner). It absorbs into the skin so much better and really makes a difference. You can get toners super cheap and I swear it’s like night and day :) If your skin often feels irritated, try buying softer clothing like undershirts and underwear. /u/stoicsticks said: If you're not sure if a fabric is going to be scratchy to wear, try rubbing it lightly against the inside of your wrist. The skin there is more sensitive than your hands or fingertips. If your nipples area often feels uncomfortable it could be due to chaffing. You can put on a bandaid with almond or olive oil. Correct your posture by being mindful of it throughout the day and doing stretches. *Sleep in a good position with knee and neck support. If your mattress sucks, biy a mattress topper. Foam roll and do warmups before and after exercising. Always follow exercise routines to prevent muscle imbalances and to prevent overtraining. Take some deep breaths and relax. Sometimes tension is held unconsciously, but you can consciously release it. Relaxing on the exhale works very well for relaxing. Take care of your bodies basic needs which definitely includes exercise. Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-benefits-of-yoga Tips added by commenters: 1. /u/sojayn Check your sensory overload. Sometimes (for some people) background noise/lights/temperature translates into a physical restlessness or discomfit. Especially when working or focused and forgetting about your physicality. Try nature sounds headphones, adjust lighting and dress for the temperature. 2. /u/5T6Rf6ut Drink some damn water. You're probably not properly hydrated. 3. /u/catfurcoat I recommend the Downdog app for yoga but if you want something for free then the FitOn app has some yoga and bedtime routines (as well as a lot of good exercise videos) or Yoga With Adrienne on YT 4. /u/jarredknowledge Strengthening our posterior chain goes a long way in alleviating issues surrounding static lifestyle and the inevitable posture issues that come with that 5. /u/skbat As an introvert - get some alone time. Read, watch tv, whatever. Get the house to yourself if possible. When I'm grumpy it's almost always because I need alone time. 6. /u/dvof meditate. clear your mind and focus on yourself and surrounding. You'll become aware of tension in parts of the body that you hadn't before. Also try not to think about anything, your mind will probably wander off to something, but try to become aware of it and dissapate the thought. Then again focus on your body, breathing and surrounding again, actively thinking about nothing but the current moment. This basically gives your brain a moment to pause for a second and it really works. 7. /u/YourLocalAnarch Another really good tip from my occupational physiotherapist and especially if you work from home: Always have your mouse at the same level as your elbow. Doing it so won't force your body more than it should, especially your posture. If possible have your screen at the same level of your eyes as well! /u/LadyJig adds: In reference to sitting at a desk: A good quality chair is super important. You may here the term "ergonomic" thrown around a lot, but it's actually incredibly important. Chronic pain often arises from poorly fitted but often used equipment, like a desk chair. Ideally, you want your knees to be at a 90deg angle, good back and neck support, and your arms to rest comfortably at a neutral angle. It's also preferable to keep your head straight as much as possible, otherwise you will fatigue your neck. If you'd like to see how good your desk is, check out this assessment! Source: me, a Human Factors Engineering student who did a gigantic project on ergonomics 8. /u/rojm Write down the things that are bothering you and what you will do about it or how you should feel or cope or learn from it. I use the checklist in my phone’s notes app. Negative thoughts have been intruding and they are very irrational and I know this and writing down how I felt finally turned off those thoughts. 9. /u/Kost_Gefernon Feeling irritated or that you are tensing up or clenching your teeth and can’t seem to stop? Force yourself to smile, then open your mouth wide to stretch your jaw. Repeat a few times. Add in some double chins (moving your head back to make a double chin while keeping your head upright), and rub the back of your neck. Poor head posture can cause a chain reaction of tension that leads to tight jaws and a headache. You don’t know what is causing it, which antagonizes the negative feeling, and the situation feeds itself. You can turn it off by smiling. 10. /u/LiezLies Left to right rhythmic movements and things that engage symmetrical body movements - things like walking up and down the hall while on a phone call, swimming laps (particularly breaststroke), knitting or crocheting. We see this in animals when they pace up and down. 11. /u/LiezLies Intuitive movement - quite literally shaking it out. Put a song on, and move your body however feels good, don’t try to dance, just move your body, including shaking movements. We see this in dogs when they shake after a tense situation. 12. /u/awreathafranklin You might be in actual danger. I'm surprised no one has said this yet. We have been taught to "rationalise" warning signs are bodies are telling us. Assess your surroundings. Is there anyone you are unfamiliar with or who just entered the immediate space? Is that when you became "uncomfortable"? In the event you need to get out, where are you exits? Does anyone know where you are right now? Is there anyone around you that you can trust? Trust your gut, worst case you're wrong and still safe. Uncomfortable can mean so many things. LPT: Become comfortable with your body and learn to listen. (I'm adding that doing slow deep breathing can take you out of fight or flight mode) 13. /u/magicEightballA_A Food is also important. Eat fruit man. Lots of it. I hate eating vegetables but I love fruit so started eat more of that and lemme tell you, it helps. I have lots more energy throughout the day and it definitely helps. I eat bananas in the morning, some citrus like oranges after lunch and sometimes an odd pear or apple with dinner. 14. /u/7moonwalker7 Go alone for a walk in a forest or park. Or any nature area. I love going deep into a forest at night, especially in the winter when I can enjoy the stars, northern lights and the snow covered trees. 15. /u/Stalinwolf Take some magnesium too. 150mg of Magnesium Citrate is my jam. /u/ispebblespeople DONT supplement minerals at random! Minerals in too high amounts will poison you. The tip should instead be to take a blood test to check your levels and supplement accordingly, or track your diet for a few days in e.g. chronometer and supplement only if you're consistently low balling certain minerals (I'll add: make sure you supplement anything your diet is low in, or adding nutrient dense foods with what you're low in of course is better.) 16. /u/Ill_Age_1853 I used to have trouble sleeping until I started stretching my knees out 17. /u/shapeshifter83 My discomfort has always come from my lower digestive system. My tips are: smaller portions, keto/low carb (less gas production down there), avoid coffee/dairy/spicy, intake dietary fiber on the regular or take a fiber pill, regular exercise, pants that sit very high and fit right. Also I'm mildly autistic with the typical autistic tendency to dislike things on my skin while paradoxically also disliking to feel uncovered, sleeping naked underneath a weighted blanket has been great. 18. /u/steakndbud I'd recommend a theracane over foam rolling. Much more intuitive to use correctly. 19. /u/Mondonodo I'm gonna be the horndog of the thread when I say this, but maybe try masturbating. Can be a nice stress release. 20. /u/KeithMyArthe I'd add... listen to any feelings of nagging dread or doubt. I developed sepsis due to a blockage in one kidney. There was no pain, pretty much asymptomatic except for an overwhelming fear that something wasn't right. The ER doctor told me that if I had slept on it I might not have made it to the hospital. He estimated 10 to 12 hours before it became unlikely they could have dealt with it as effectively as they did. 21. /u/DopeandDiamonds If you are uncomfortable just ask yourself "Am I doing OK?" "Do I feel comfortable?" "How can I be happy in this moment?" So much of our internal discomfort comes from simply not checking in on how we are doing mentally. Some people need that outlet of being asked how they are to really take a moment and reflect. It sounds dumb and simple but sometimes we need to have a mental check in. I have done this and burst into tears without knowing I was holding shit in that I couldn't manage. 22. /u/marlboroprincess I’m late to this party, but make sure you’re aware of your stimulant intake. Too much caffeine in a day will give me a “bees in my teeth” type feeling. Like my skin is itchy on the inside of my body. I can’t shake and it can trigger a panic episode until i remember that i had a giant coffee or whatever. Have a glass of water, it will help your body metabolize caffeine :) 23. /u/Sapiencia6 Sometimes you might find yourself irritable and annoyed by every little thing, the natural noises of your environment are suddenly grating, the light just isn't right, etc. Stress and anxiety can cause your sensory input to be overwhelming. Even if you don't feel that you would have any reason to suffer from sensory overload, keep some grounding exercises in your back pocket for when something "feels wrong" but you don't know why. 1. Focus on a tangible item in your environment. Think of as many adjectives as you can to describe it using each of your senses. What can you say about its visual appearance? What does it smell like, or what do you imagine it smells like? What would it sound like if you used it to make a noise? What does it feel like? What would it taste like? Do this for as many things in your surrounding as you need until you feel relaxed. 2. Close your eyes and take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Count slowly to seven while you inhale, hold for seven, and time your exhale to seven. Then focus on tensing and releasing every muscle in your body, one by one, working down from your head to your toes. You may not realize where your body is holding tension, especially in your face. Tense your forehead, release. Tense your eyes, release. Your nose. Your jaw. Your whole face. Your neck. Your shoulders. Etc. By the time you reach your toes you will have hopefully relaxed your whole body. 24. /u/glockGotaDick Also try the Wim Hof method, super relaxing breathing method submitted by /u/Snuggly-Muffin to r/YouShouldKnow [link] [comments]

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