I was at a craft fair in Portland last fall and this older lady picked up my scarf and said 'your tension is all over the place, you're gripping the yarn too tight.' I was pretty offended at first because I thought I was doing fine. But I went home and looked at my work and she was right. The stitches were uneven and some rows were way tighter than others. I started loosening my grip and it made a huge difference after about a week of practice. Now I actually check my tension every few rows instead of just rushing through. Has anyone else had a stranger give them feedback that actually helped?
Spent three years weighing chicken breasts and rice for every dinner. Last month I forgot my food scale at my sister's place in Phoenix and just cooked without it for a week. Nothing exploded. Has anyone else ditched the measuring after years of overthinking?