Cowel scarf pattern

Hey Everyone! I've been asked to crochet a Harry Potter scarf by a friend but I'm still quite new to crochet (especially wearables) so not sure of a few things. The scarf itself is quite basic, its just blocking colours which I'm fine with, but I've still had a look for some free patterns.
The patterns I've found all seem to say use Medium Worsted / Aran Yarn with a 5mm hook - will this be OK? Most other scarf patterns I've seen called for Chunky / Bulky (I assume so it works up faster?).
I've only really used Acrylic Yarn so far - would Wool, an Acrylic + Wool Mix, or something else be better for a scarf project?
They've also asked if I can embellish their initials into the scarf - this seems straight forward enough using pattern creators (like Stitch Fiddle) to figure out where to do the colour changes but it's not something I've ever done before. The scarf patterns I've found use DC stitches rather than SC (I assume to make it loosehave a better drape?) - will this mess up the initials or make it look wrong/weird? Would I have to do C2C to make this work?
Sorry for all the questions - any advice / guidance is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

So the last time I posted I had said I wasn't going to be able to go through school without someone bringing up what had happened at the formal that my school had done on Friday the 10th. Guess what, I was right. Monday, I go into school feeling like I shouldn't be there, and everywhere I go I could hear people talking about the event, and even bringing up how I ended up running off crying. I didn't want to make a scene so the entire morning I tried not to cry, and get through the day. Thankfully nothing worse happened that day, but come Wednesday, things got worse.
Today, Wednesday, I was in Government class. I had accidentally farted and my class being my class, over reacted and all moved far away. I will be honest that part was too funny that I couldn't breathe with how hard I was laughing, I was apologizing over and over to the teacher for disturbing the class and thankfully he was understanding because it happens and there are things he knows are hard and sometimes impossible to control. It was then, that my class started yelling at me saying I needed to control myself and that I farted on purpose, and also saying I will be the cause for everyone getting pink eye. Someone in my class even said I was being unnatural.
Just then, one of my classmates said something that completely went too far. He said "It's no wonder they said all those things about you at Jr./Sr." That was way too far. I was already going through a lot because they were making fun of me for wearing a scarf with a wolf pattern.
If this is what the next generation is going to be, I do not want to be a part of it.

Just something I was pondering the other day after having a discussion with a co-worker about minimalism. She had no idea that I consider myself a minimalist because I am always the most fashionable person in the office. I broke down my wardrobe to her and she was stunned at how it worked and how she had never noticed the "repetition" before. My co-worker had the stereotype of minimalists in her head: that we all strive to own as little as humanly possible and that we wear super plain things like jeans and black t-shirts as our daily uniform. So, just curious about other minimalists who love fashion of some form and how you do it! I'll outline my system below now for those curious! It's long to type out, but was actually pretty quick conversation over lunch in person!
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Basically, besides socks/bras/underwear here is what I own:

1. Leggings. I have about 12 pairs of leggings that are either capris or full-length and basic neutrals like black, grey, and brown. I have 2 pair of fleece-lined ones for winter and separate workout leggings. I buy these new and from two different brands I really like. Replace as needed.
   
2. Dresses. I have about 20-25 dresses at any given moment and they are all simple, classic cuts (t-shirt, a-line, sundress etc.) with a few sweater dresses and maxi dresses. I don't buy "themed" dresses, such as prints that are very obviously Christmas or Halloween. I stick to neutral solid colors and basic patterns like stripes and polka dots, as well as small non-flashy florals. Most of these dresses are thrifted and I enjoy the hunt for something. I do sometimes purchase new dresses but only if they are high quality, extremely versatile, look fantastic on me, and I can get them in several colors/patterns and just buy 4 versions of it in one go.
   
3. Cover-ups. This is where the "style" comes in. I have about 15-20 different coverups in different styles that are ALL thrifted. They consist of things like cardigans, blazers, vests, button-down shirts, and light jackets. These are all pretty neutral as well but I love finding pieces with a little flair to them. Like, I have 2 denim vests, one that is just a plain, simple vest and one that has fun embroidered daisy patches on it.
   
4. Shoes. I pretty much only ever have 9 pairs of shoes. 2 pair of sneakers, 2 pairs of sandals, 2 fashion boots (ankle/riding), 2 ballet flats, and 1 pair of work boots. These are all new and slightly higher quality and I rarely have to replace one, besides the pair or sneakers and boots that I work out/hike in and thus get worn down more quickly.
   
5. Accessories. I have a small collection of scarves, jewelry, purses, belts, and a few odds and ends like that.
   

The only pants I own are a pair of hiking pants and a pair of work overalls! I do have in one part of my sock drawer two hiking t-shirts, a swimsuit, and sleeping shorts/sweats. That's it.
ALL of this fits in one 4 drawer dresser and 1 standard size hanging clothes rack, taking up maybe one quarter of my walk-in closet. Yes, including the accessories. Most of the closet is just storage for the seasonal things like our small boxes of holiday décor, our snowshoes, and the cushions for our patio furniture. There are two whole shelves just empty in there.
Now, the fashionable part is that because all my clothes are mainly neutrals or very subtle little extras, they all mix and match, and I can throw an accessory on to completely change the feel of the outfit. The day my co-worker and I were talking about fashion and minimalism I was wearing a plain black sundress with a plain denim vest, plain blue sandals, and a summery scarf tied in my hair. I told her this was the same dress I wore to the big fancy fundraising dinner last November, but I paired it with a black blazer, my black riding boots, black leggings, and a simple pearl necklace/earring set. I also worse this dress/boot/legging combo to our Christmas party too, I just switched the blazer for a red cardigan and threw on a white scarf and snowflake earrings. She was flabbergasted and she swore she'd never seen this dress on me before. But I literally wear this dress all the time. I've repaired the straps on it twice and the hem once, it's that old and loved. I love taking the same core pieces and mixing & matching them in creative ways to create whole new looks. I've worn the same dress three times in one week and gotten compliments on my outfit from the same people telling me I always look so put together. People think I must own a whole closet full of clothes and spend tons of money, but I don't. It's just strategy! _________________________________________________________
WOW, that was long! But who else can I talk all this out with, lol! There's gotta be SOMEONE here that loves fashion as a minimalist too, or someone who thinks they have to give it up to be a minimalist. This post is for us!

I've been knitting for three years and I haven't had any issues with gauge before except my last couple projects. I have excellent tension and use the same needles and hold my yarn the same way every time. I've made plenty of shawls, shirts and sweaters before with no issues, until now.
A sweater last year - it turned out way too big. A sweater I finished a couple months ago - turned out way too small. I just finished a tank top that I made sure to keep a looser tension on, and it still turned out too small. For this project, I wet blocked the swatch and layed it to dry without pinning. I just blocked my top and stretched it and pinned it, and it's still not matching what my gauge said.
I make a 5 inch square swatch, wet blocked. I then get the water out with a towel, I gently stretch it vertically, then horizontally, then diagonally in each direction and I gently pat it to a square shape and let it dry without pinning. When the swatch is fully dry, I gently shake it out and I measure gauge.
I can't for the life of me figure out why I can't get a garment that matches what my gauge says? It's getting frustrating and I'm loosing motivation and interest in knitting because of it.
ETA: what I meant by "I use the same needles" is I use the same needles on the project that me the best gauge in the swatch. I don't use the same 2mm needle for fingering weight stuck and for a worsted weight scarf. I'm not that much of an idiot!
And I treat the swatch and final garment exactly same (with exception to that last top where I stretched the top and it still is top small.) I also do swatch in the round if the pattern is made in the round. As far as stretching the swatch - I'm not yanking it around for dear life it's a gentle stretch, exactly the same as a wet sweater would naturally stretch when it's being moved around wet. It's a technique I read about from an experience knitter - who also recommends hanging the swatch when it's dry. I have also tried that but it obviously hasn't helped, since none if my pieces lately are turning out.
ETA2: some of these are also garments I've drafted myself- which I have done before successfully. These patterns also have positive ease usually, and I've quadruple checked my math and it is definitely correct. I think I've narrowed it down that there is just something different between the way I knit my swatches versus how I knit the garment. I think I knit on my garment a little tighter than I do on my swatches.

Hello knitting community!
I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: a web-based (completely open source) app designed to make knitting patterns more customizable and easier to follow. You can check it out here: https://alefore.github.io/knit/ –and read about how it works at https://github.com/alefore/knit
Here's what it does:

1. Dynamic Knitting Patterns: You can input the exact size you want (like the length or width of a scarf) in rows/stitches, and it will generate a pattern tailored to those dimensions.
2. Pattern Visualization and Tracking: It displays the pattern visually and helps you keep track of which row you're currently knitting. It’s like those handy row counters, but integrated right into your pattern view.

The idea came to me after I knitted a scarf that turned out a bit... let's say, uniquely shaped. I decided there had to be a better way to compute the patterns and help me keep track about which row I'm on, to ensure consistency, especially when increasing or decreasing stitches.
Currently, the app only supports simple scarfs. It uses Bézier curves to adjust the shapes based on the input parameters. I plan to expand it to include a variety of items, but would like to ask for suggestions, ideas. If others want to contribute patterns, I'd be happy to incorporate them.
The app is completely browser-based (I've tested it only in Chrome on Linux and in Android) with no need to install anything – all your project data is saved directly in the URL. You can see one scarf I knitted with this tool here: https://github.com/alefore/knit/blob/main/images/000.jpg.
I've found that traditional knitting patterns can be a bit cumbersome, often sticking to pre-computer era formats where you're flipping through PDFs and juggling multiple instructions at once. My aim is to simplify this process by letting you customize the exact size/shape you need and automatically adjusting the instructions accordingly.
I’d love to hear your thoughts or suggestions for improvement! As a fellow knitter, I'm eager to make this tool as helpful as possible for ya'll. Have you found digital tools helpful in your knitting? What features would you like to see in an app like this?
Thanks for checking it out, and happy knitting!

I’m really enjoying Tunisian. Currently making a sushi roll scarf!
I’ve been wanting to crochet decorative Christmas stockings but no “normal” pattern has ever felt right.
Does anyone have a Tunisian pattern?

I am a beginner knitter. I am knitting a double stockinette scarf with bulky yarn (wool/mohair) using size US 10 straight needles. I would like a nice clean border on the sides so I have been adding 1 knit stitch to the beginning and end of each row. So K1….K2, P2…..K1. And I repeat this exact pattern for every row. I haven’t gotten too far, maybe 12 rows, and the edges don’t look so nice so far? Is there a better way to create a clean edge or is this a good method? Thank you!

Preamble:

I ranked subjects on universal usability, so if they have a very important role in one mode or gameplay style but are borderline unusable in the rest, they can still have a decent ranking. This is all my opinion, and I'd like to hear yours since there are several things on this list that I'm contentious on, and despite having completed this game I still have a decent bit to learn.

Ranking:

D Tier

1. Dagger - Infinite range is no longer unique to Miriam and Soul Vision was mega buffed, eliminating the competition.
   
2. Hand Grenade - Has almost zero use cases. Just barely edges out Dagger in terms of WP/dmg efficiency but gets swamped by everything else. Too expensive to be a regular weapon and too weak to be a DPS powerhouse.
   

C Tier

1. Partisan - Easily the best coverage of any upwards style sub, but otherwise very underwhelming. Hitting with one partisan does less than 1 damage per WP, and hitting with both does less than 2. It's best unique use is blocking Gremory's orbs in a solo run due to it's infinite pierce, but Drake Cannon can do that, too. Otherwise, it can come in clutch for hitting important targets high up, but almost every other character has a subweapon that does the same thing but cheaper, faster, and stronger.

C+ Tier

1. Impact Lance - Has only a few use cases throughout the entire game, but is very good when those use cases occur. One is to skip the vertical platforming sections in level 8 during the locusts swarms on episode 1 and solo runs. Another few are the final bosses in episodes 1/solo, and the final episode. She can use it during both fights to get above the bosses final phases and pogo on them for a long time. The flaws include it's bad hitbox, slow speed, and liability against the bosses as both have attacks that will knock her off them and deal major damage. The shortcuts it can take are nice but are far from exclusive to Dominique (Robert can canon-jump, Alfred can create platforms from frozen entities, and Gebel can fly)
   
2. Ball and Chain - This is where weapons start to get genuinely good. The larger screens in the game mean the formerly good-enough range on this weapon doesn't quite cut it anymore, and while it has good raw power and decent efficiency, it's pretty slow and precise for what it does. The real crux of this weapon is the fact it takes up space for other sub weapons for Zangetsu, who (unlike other characters) has other sub weapons that are so good they completely outclass this one even considering it's unique function. Also it's completely worthless on Ultimate Zangetsu unlike his other subs.
   
3. Rising Wind - This weapon is incredibly strange to rank. It's not bad by any means - fundamentally it's actually pretty amazing. It's efficient, cheap, powerful, and has almost screen wide range. However, being somewhat slow, inaccurate, and lacking coverage aren't it's biggest problem's (although they are considerable) - it's competition. It is HARD outclassed by other options on Dominique - not just other sub weapons, but her regular attacks. Someone like Zangetsu or Alfred would potentially give up one of their existing subs for that, but Dominique has anti-air combat baked into her character due to her upward stabs. It's not a spot Dominique can afford to waste, either due to her other amazing subs.
   
4. Electro Crawler - Completely annihilates the ending of stage 6 (one of the hardest parts of the game if left uncountered) and chunks bosses above her, but like impact lance is a little too situational and outclassed by her default kit. Is incredible for a solo run, but ranges from great to useless everywhere else.
   
5. Sickle - Unlike Daggers, this is a piercing weapon with half-decent power, especially on multi-hit. Its pseudo-infinite range blends well with its piece as it can cut through projectiles like archer barrages and ninja shurikens, allowing Miriam to either camp back and keep throwing or kite the projectiles to finish the enemy off herself. Its main issue is raw efficiency and consistency - If it only hits once (which isn't uncommon due to the necessity to use it defensively from fullscreen as it's too slow to use up close) it's incredibly inefficient with its WP/dmg ratio, especially if you can't catch it on return. That, combined with its overall middling power and lack of any solo shortcut usage keeps it from being any higher.
   
6. Explosive Chain - It's a small boost to Ball and Chain, but it makes a world of difference. It's efficiency is definitely higher up on the list of weapons but again it's outclassed not just by other options but the possibility of Ultimate Zangetsu's charge slash (or even the ever-presence of helm splitter in Soul Eraser and Daizangetsuto runs). The extra range allows it to hit enemies it couldn't before (both with and without jumping) but it still retains the slowness. Like Dominique, it's also a sub-slot on a character that absolutely can not afford to waste it.
   
7. Soul Vision - The arguable best sub weapon for Solo Alfred runs - completely useless everywhere else. It increases range, it's safe on usage, it increases DPS, enemies will target it instead of Alfred, it can collect multiple power ups (which are absolutely essential for solo Alfred runs), and it makes you use your normal attack which regenerates WP, making it essentially free. It absolutely carries Alfred solo runs - but that alone doesn't warrant a higher placement.
   

B Tier

1. Healing Fruit - Inefficient for what it is, but what it is (is) incredible. It's best used for focusing on a single, essential character's health regeneration as focusing on multiple is too expensive. It can also be used in both normal and solo runs as a pogo-boost as the fruit is bounce-able for a short moment after spawning, allowing for certain power ups to be acquired. Very good.
   
2. Demon Essence - Does great damage boosting on paper, but the only things it would be useful on are big enemies (which will die before the damage boost really cumulates) or bosses (which won't stay still/vulnerable long enough to allow for several melee attacks anyway). Also much worse on anybody that isn't Zangetsu since they attack so slow that it won't get the chance to rack up damage.
   
3. Rapier - The best upwards focused sub weapon in my opinion. It has the coverage of Robert, the cheapness and power of Zangetsu, and the speed of Dominique. It can create just enough room to walk at the end of stage 6 and has enough range to kill all of the heads on the wall of boss 6 in a single throw - do it twice (which costs nothing due to the WP drops) and the boss is toast. That's not to mention it's so fast and powerful (if all 3 daggers hit) that it's essentially a superior main DPS option to any normal attack by any normal character.
   
4. Axe - It was the undisputed second (arguably first) best subweapon in the first game, but it doesn't hold up as well this time around. Not only was it nerfed in damage, but the environment of this game is a lot less friendly to it. Bosses have a lot more health so using it as your primary DPS is too expensive to one-cycle, and it's now outclassed by Drake Canon for that role against things like the 5th Boss. Good news is that she can unlock Hachi exclusive shortcuts since it pierces armor, and it (+ frostcalibur) is still arguably the second best way to beat bosses despite the nerfs, so it's still very powerful. Voltaic Ray absolutely outclasses it even with frostcalibur.
   
5. Magic Charm - The second most efficient sub in the entire game. Does great damage, puts enemies in hitlag, and even blocks low projectiles. It's slow and has pitiful range on the ground, but is overall strong nonetheless.
   

A Tier

1. Drake Canon - Slaughters boss 5, slaughters every normal enemy (besides stage 7 mechs, but those die in 1-2 hits afterwards), is decent burst DPS against every boss besides 6, and can even be used as a second mid-air jump. That last part sounds innocuous, but can allow for multiple powers the be acquired that some other characters can't get, and is essential for Solo mode. Plus, it can allow for shortcuts to be taken that Robert and other characters aren't supposed to be able to access, and it can even theoretically clutch up as a last-resort double jump if you mess up platforming.
   
2. Void Charm - Essentially a catch-all subweapon. It's only weakness (although it is a massive one) is that every route's final boss is basically immune to it. Every enemy and most other bosses dread it, however.
   
3. Frostcalibur - Kills every unarmored enemy in one hit, can stunlock bosses to death with Axe, and can be used for platforming with sickle. It's heavily reliant on Drake Canon or Axe to beat bosses and is almost useless in a solo run, so it's too limited and situational for S Tier.
   

S Tier

1. Devil Essence - Zangetsu's jump attack becomes the best source of targeted, inexpensive DPS in the game. It's only limit is it's range making it dangerous to use against bosses like Gremory and Beelzebub, and the fact you need to keep using it instead of having a one and done attack, but it's practically nuclear otherwise.
   
2. Rapid Scarf - Beats almost every boss (besides the final one in the final episode and the 5th one), beats every normal enemy, and is less expensive than Drake Cannon despite hitting harder. Also unlimited range ftw.
   
3. Resurrection Anthem - It can heal up to 56 HP and revive 6 characters if used correctly. It also costs 0 WP and essentially gives you as many as 6 more tries on any boss. It's slow, rare, and is almost useless on a solo run, but otherwise gamebreaking. If it could be used more than once, even if it cost ALL of your WP, it would be the best in the game. It's a lot weaker on legendary difficulty since you can't lose a single character, but if you spread your damage across everyone it still has a good use case.
   
4. Flame Sphere - It's damage was nuked into the ground but it's utility remains intact. There's at least two or three ssections in every stage that become cakewalks with this, and legendary mode ghosts are a nightmare without it. It's a little expensive but still FAR more affordable over time than Invincible Iron. Both the Sarcophagus Boss and Gremory are also hard countered by this subweapon, to the point where this dude (https://youtu.be/u8-4aTJuJS8?si=yPkBHkfn55OmQbhJ&t=87m) beat Gremory with Solo Alfred, the worst solo character, in ONE TRY. Just have someone to handle other bosses and the game is essentially won. Outside solo runs it's absolutely game breaking. (Edit: I counted, and assuming we count clones as separate enemies since they appear in different stages and have slightly different behaviors, there are over SEVENTY enemies and hazards that Alfred checks, counters, or is straight up immune to with this, not even counting things like the boulders and possibly tail lasers [I need to test] from boss 5, the fire rain from boss 3, the ice spikes and enemy spawns from boss 4, the slam gas/projectiles/enemy spawners, from boss 2, the everything of boss 6, and Gremory's f$&#+ orbs.)
   

SS Tier

1. Immortal Metamorphosis - Skips every platforming section. Also gets ~80% of all upgrades by itself. It's only limit is that Flame Wheel in acquirable in every run that Gebel is except solo, but that doesn't heal it's user, bypass strong enemies, and sometimes cheat death on hit, so this is still viable. Extremely niche in boss rush, but almost imperative everywhere else.
   
2. Voltaic Ray - Skips every boss (outside solo runs), and bosses are (IMO) the hardest part of this game.
   
3. Invincible Iron - Skips every platforming section AND boss!
   

Characters Ranked

C Tier

1. Base Zangetsu - He can't collect a single power up on his own, he can't heal, he can't skip platforming sections, he doesn't have the good boss killers, his DPS options aren't always viable to use and are outclassed, his range is bad, he doesn't get bonus WP like Alfred, Gebel, or Hachi, and he doesn't have any platforming advantages or even good range, regardless of subweapon. He has solid fundamentals, but he's outclassed everywhere else.
   
2. Robert - He's cool AF, but he literally doesn't have a single unique-to-him upgrade, and actually misses out on a lot of secrets (health and point bags) because he can't break walls. His range is amazing, but his damage and subweapon costs (minus the Scarf, and possibly Drake Cannon for upgrades) are the worst in the game. He's pretty good all around even in solo mode, but he's an honest character in a game where boss nukes, flight, invulnerability, and mass revival are things. An honest character in a dishonest game.
   

B Tier (interchangeable)

7/6. Upgraded Zangetsu - He's a walking nuke, and really hard to rank since he's the only character without anything resembling a solo mode dedicated to him (since the final episode and/or legendary difficulty sort of count for Ultimate Zangetsu). I feel he's still held back by his lack of versatility and upgrades, but he'd be A Tier if he could collect any of them. He hits harder than any other character (that isn't a secret bonus), but still has a hard time with things like platforming and bosses like stage 6's, episode 1's finale, the normal final episode final boss, and Gremory's hard version. He's the opposite of characters like Miram, Hachi, and Dominique: He has 1 trick, and that trick is killing everything that gets close to him. He is mostly bad at everything else.
6/7. Miriam - She's a genuinely good character all around, but she also suffers from "fair character" syndrome. She's arguably even stronger than she was in the first game, but this game isn't designed around her like the last one was, so she's worse off overall. Bosses take WAY more damage to kill in this game than in the first and her axe was actually nerfed in damage slightly. Furthermore, since this game requires a lot more upwards attacking in platforming areas for ghosts, frogs, hanging mouth spitters, floating head ceiling spawners, etc. she's going to be using a lot more WP on her upwards throwing dagger, which hurts her longevity and consistency. Everything near the end of every run also hits a decent bit harder, so her formerly "close 2nd best" HP isn't quite so insurmountable (or 2nd best) anymore. She also seems to suffer from subweapon limitations more than other characters, as she doesn't always get the necessary tools for the job (a good example being how you can't get the Axe in Level 1 even though it would help immensely against the boss due to armor piercing.) Despite ALL of this, she's still pretty good. She can't 1 cycle every boss, facetank everything, effortlessly beat platforming sections, or have the unique trait of infinite range (with subweapons) anymore, but she's still strong enough to get plenty of power ups for solo and final runs and is more than than strong enough to fall back on in group modes if a top tier dies.

A Tier

1. Gebel - He gets all but 4 power ups on his own, self heals, and skips every platforming section. He's redundant with Alfred's fire shield and Hachi's invulnerability being nearly as good at platforming and he's the worst character in boss rush mode, but otherwise he has a strong role in just about every other mode; Especially the final episode - he is THE star character of that mode, since he collects almost every power up regardless of it being a group or solo run (the latter works because there is a trick that allows you to bring him to other stages without beating his stage and bringing him to the final level, allowing you to boost Zangetsu with many power ups that wouldn't otherwise be available.)
   
2. Dominique - The game is designed around her. She has subweapons for every situation, and even if they're not always the best, she's also one of the few characters inherently strong enough to, with enough skill, handle every situation on her own - High jumps for good platforming, pogo for low enemies and niche shortcuts, an upwards attack for huge versatility, occasional self healing if necessary, and sub-weapons that boost any one of these traits on a whim. She's essentially a 7 in every situation, but she also has the completely unique ability to do a full party heal and resurrection, which is a 10/10 trait only she has. She has a use case in every mode, and a strong one at that. Her biggest downside is her solo damage/durability ceiling, but that's only a single mode and even then she's versatile enough to get by most situations and grab most power ups. She wouldn't likely be as powerful (relatively, since she'd be the same character) in the first game since it's not designed around her (with things like less characters to heal, no lanterns for resurrection anthem, not being able to slide, there being almost nothing to bounce off of or super jump to, lower solo damage against bosses, etc) - it's like a reverse Miriam situation.
   

S- Tier:

1. Alfred - He essentially gets to choose between Hachi's invincibility for 1/10 the cost or skipping every single boss in the entire game. He's the worst character solo, but (IMO) top 2 everywhere else. If his subweapons didn't carry over to other characters he'd easily be the worst, but all you have to do is pop off a subweapon then switch to another character and suddenly any situation you have to deal with is solved. He'd be #1 if he could carry 2 subs at once even though he sucks solo, but his boss vs. platforming and bad solo mode inconsistencies keeps him from being a true top tier. Also pseudo-infinite WP ftw.

S+ Tier

1. Hachi - A master of all trades. He has the best health, pierces enemy armor, the easiest (although less objectively good than Gebel and Ulti-getsu's) platforming, bonus WP from lanterns, he can get several power ups, squash low enemies, and has a get out of jail free card in every situation. His only weaknesses are his big hurtbox and his low attack speed(and by proxy DPS sorta), which aren't issues with patience and pattern knowledge. He's one of 2 characters that's good in every single game mode, regardless of difficulty or allies.

SS Tier

1. Ultimate Zangetsu - He's the only character so strong that he doesn't even need subweapons, unlike Hachi, Gebel, and Alfred who are good specifically because of their subs. He has some of the best platforming, some of the best upgrade and shortcut access (high jump + long jump + armor piercing + floor smashing), the best speed, some of the best survivability (since he dodges better due to his dash, so it makes up for his lower health than Hachi, and he kills most things before they threaten him so he doesn't need invincibility), the best range, and the best damage. He's great solo because he's the strongest character and ridiculously versatile, he's great in main playthroughs because he's so strong without subs that other characters don't have to waste WP helping him, and he's even great in boss rush because his unrivaled mobility, range, and damage allow him to dodge stuff and hit almost every single boss in situations when nobody else even comes close. Even in the shoot em' up section of the final episode, he comes pre-packaged with the ability to get every other character's ship weapons. He is truly the Akuma of this game: De-centralized, high skill with high reward, extremely versatile, and purposefully overpowered.

I’m totally new to this actress/character. I’ve read it is a spinoff from another show. The reason I started watching was that she seems to have a mental state that is a step to the side of common society. Loved that she always carries a few totes and wears items which appear handmade. I kept expecting to see her crocheting while she is talking to people—I have watched all of the released episodes and it’s almost painful that I haven’t seen her making a single thing! It’s a huge gaping hole in the series to me. I have done a few basic searches online and expected to find droves of patterns for her hats/scarves/totes. All I have found is one pattern for her granny square scarf in the first episode. If producers would have her crocheting an item every time she is sitting or standing for even a minute (it would be in one of those totes) and post the patterns for her accessories, it would be a good social network community. Crocheting is coming back with 20-ish people (Gen Z) as a “mindfulness” exercise. The last group to crochet with earnest is generation X—Elsbeth’s generation.
Have I missed where anyone is posting patterns for the items in the show? About to make/post my own only because I can’t find them and they seem to be such an integral part of this character (even if the producers are ignoring it!).

Hello! The tldr version of this is basically that I just need help/support in exploring hijab, niqab, and modest dress in general as I don’t have a clue where to start. My biggest question; should I start wearing and acting hijab because it makes me happy and I feel drawn to it; or should I give it up (at least for now) because of possible hate and resistance from strangers and family alike, and thus remove the possibility of pain for everyone involved?
Thank you all in advance for your help! :)
(This is my first post on reddit, so if I’ve done anything wrong, please let me know!)
So, a few days ago I had my AP Human Geography test. If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a big end of the year test that scores your knowledge in human geography and can help you gain entrance into university. This is was the only test of this scale I’ve had. …And I didn’t really study. I haven’t worked on it for months, studied for one day, and went in blind. Admittedly I enjoy this subject and it is relatively easy compared to other APs. Regardless, I should have been worried, right?
I was. Just not about the test.
When I woke up, I was not agonizing over maps or population patterns or political systems. I wasn’t trying to calm myself for an impending exam. No, I was debating whether or not to wear my hijab, abaya, and niqab.
Spoiler alert: I didn’t. I chickened out. Instead, I wore a long circle skirt, a baggy sweatshirt, a mask, a short of tube under cap (I still have no idea what these are called) to cover my hair, and my scarf around my neck. So, not really all that different. But still.
Halfway through this exam - in which I must answer 60 questions in 60 minutes (no pressure or anything) - I had a sort of epiphany. I realized that my stomach was not in knots because I was nervous for an exam but because I was debating the pros and cons of wearing hijab in front of my own mother. I realized that my dream I’ve had for months - years - of being modest, of wearing modest clothing - I needed to do something about it. I wanted that dream to come true. I want to feel like a princess in flowing abayas, to feel protected, and be happy. I want that so, so much.
But I have absolutely no idea where to begin.
Which is why I have come to beg the lovely sisters of reddit for advice :)
I know the basics. I know how to wrap hijab (sorta; how do they make it look so easy?!?!?), how to put on khimar and niqab, and am learning (emphasis on learning) to walk elegantly in abaya. Every time I put on niqab or hijab and look at myself in the mirror, I feel so giddy! I honestly can’t stop smiling :). I wore hijab for about five minutes a month ago, while I was sitting on a bench waiting for my mother to pick me up and this older lady walked by; she smiled at me so genuinely. She wasn’t wearing hijab but I rode that high for days afterwards. And she was a complete stranger. I just feel so me when I wear it and while I understand there will be challenges, the idea that I will be happy supersedes those worries.
But I also don’t know what it’s like to live in hijab and niqab. I don’t know anyone in person who wears either, so I have no one to talk to. I’m just lost. I feel like a rocket scientist, who has built this amazing machine, but is too scared to push the big red button because I want that button to result in space exploration, not nuclear fallout. I want to be happy in veiling.. And I’m don’t know where to start. I’ve just been so confused over the last few days. I’m stuck; I don’t know if I should do what would make me happy - selfish as it is - and roll with it or if I should give up and save myself and those around me pain.
I guess this has kind of just been a vent, so if you’ve made it this far, I applaud you :) Again, I don’t really know what I want or (more importantly) need to know. I just need to tell someone. I know, you’re random strangers on the internet. But you’re also people. Or AI. Either way, I hope this finds you well and I can learn from anything you have to say :)
A few of my reasons for wearing hijab/niqab/modest clothing (I think these are valid, but please tell me if they aren’t!):

• To develop my relationship with God.
• It’s beautiful.
• Gain the power to choose who gets to see my beauty and when and how they can.
• For protection
• To feel grounded and stay present and functional (I have fairly severe social anxiety and am easily overwhelmed (whee…) and wearing masks and hats/scarfs has always made me feel better.)
• To feel safe and protected
• Gain the self-love and self-validation from having power and control over myself and my body

If any of you need more information to give good advice or just to understand better, please let me know and I will share as much as I can :)
Thank you all! :)
P.s. I luckily have quite a few masjids around me; do you think it would be a smart idea to visit them and see if I can meet sisters there and learn more about Islam?
Note: I’m not sure if this was obvious or not, but I’m not Muslim. This mainly because I was not raised Muslim and do not yet feel confident in my knowledge of Islam and Muslims, as well as other religions, to be confident in converting. That being said, I am very interested in Islam (and, honestly, I will probably revert...) and I would love more information about Islam and being Muslims from you. However, I don’t want it to become the only topic; otherwise I would have posted this in converts :)

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