Author Archives: Dangereuse

Name it, Claim it, Reframe it

In my last post, I discussed how we repress feelings that we have been told not to feel because they are somehow wrong or make us “bad”. But what do you do with those feelings when it’s not appropriate or is uncomfortable to express them in the moment? In my own work with the feelingsContinue reading “Name it, Claim it, Reframe it”

Those “inappropriate” feelings

“You shouldn’t be so angry (hurt, sad, depressed, crazy, whatever you “shouldn’t feel).” “You’re overreacting.” “It’s not that bad.” It’s quite dehumanizing being told that your feelings are wrong. And it’s a lie. You feel what you feel. There’s nothing wrong with it. Even when it doesn’t really have anything to do with the situationContinue reading “Those “inappropriate” feelings”

Children’s sock pattern

Toddler Socks Materials: Fingering weight yarn – approximately 25 g Supplies: Size 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles – 4 Yarn needle Tape measure Gauge: 30 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches Sizes: Small 12 – 18 months Foot length 3.5 inches Medium 18 – 24 months Foot length 4.0 inches Large 2 – 3Continue reading “Children’s sock pattern”

Would you pay $50 for a pair of children’s socks?

I love knitting. Today, I was at the doctor’s office and she noticed a pair that I was wearing. When I told her that I’d made them, she said that I was talented and should sell them. And I’d love to. So, the question for today… would you pay $50 to get the pair ofContinue reading “Would you pay $50 for a pair of children’s socks?”

Knitters and Crocheters – The Row Counter on Your iPhone

Did you know that you have a row counter on your iPhone (and, I assume, on Android phones as well)? I recently ordered some digital row counters (these fit on your finger and are reasonably priced) after getting fed up with using the hash mark method of keeping track of my knitting rows. Being theContinue reading “Knitters and Crocheters – The Row Counter on Your iPhone”