EntropicalVacation

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[–] EntropicalVacation@midwest.social 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

That is a beautiful case, and I think it would work fine for most crochet hooks. Hooks tend to be shorter than knitting needles, but I don’t think that would be a problem. The case specifically mentions double-pointed needles, which typically range from 5 to 8 inches (13 to 20 cm). I just measured the F hook I have on hand, and it’s 5 1/2 inches (14 cm). You can sort of see where the handles of the crochet hooks end in that picture, looks like with an inch or two of extra space at the bottom. Some ergonomic crochet hooks have fat handles that wouldn’t fit in the slots, but you should be able to see what types of hooks your wife uses and gauge whether the handles would fit.

Going to the local bookstore to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday.

I made a sweater!

I’m teaching myself how to knit.

  1. They’re ugly as sin.
  2. They’re scary as shit when you happen across one in the dark and it hisses at you with its pointy teeth and glowing eyes.
  3. I left my car parked in a lot at work overnight, and in the morning it wouldn’t start. A possum had climbed up under the hood and chewed clean through a bundle of wires that apparently was most of the electrical system. It was so stupid that it wouldn’t leave even when I poked it with a stick. That car never ran again.

My sister had a long-haired tortie named Artemis! She was a little freak. Hope your Artemis is a little saner!

[–] EntropicalVacation@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Maybe people would be more willing to fund science research if all experimental results were reported like this!

I hope Ned feels better soon!

I’m usually reading at least 3 books at any given time, so when I’ve finished one or two, I still have time to pick up the next one.

Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder. Not a collection, but an easy-to-read overview.

 
 
 
 
 
 

A law abolishing cash bail will take effect in Illinois on Sept. 18. The change makes Illinois the first state to eliminate the practice and a nationally watched testing ground for whether such a change can work.

 
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“The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is trying to fight back. It recently launched the Banned Book Program, granting free nationwide access to books restricted in schools or libraries.

“It functions through GPS-based geo-targeting; by typing in your zip code, you are shown the complete list of titles prohibited in your area. Once you download the Palace e-reader app, these books are available to download.”

 
 
 

For those who’d like a little more schadenfreude.

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