Crochet that cat a couch

I've hit a block in Project Halzskaraptor, and figured I'd get a start on a kitty couch, because why not.

Turns out, for the vast majority of the rectangular couches, the pattern is alternating single crochet with double crochet stitches. Not every other row, oh no! Every other stitch. While this does serve to make a pretty nice visual texture, it's also a pain in the butt. I'm currently planning to finish the bottom as instructed, then switch entirely to double crochet and use the bottom as a measuring tool for the rest. I don't care if it doesn't look quite as good, it's for cats to lay down on; the fact that it's a cat-sized couch is already interesting enough!

Okay, new favorite

A Fairy Secret is officially my new favorite Barbie movie. Great script, really interesting worldbuilding ("I'm a shoe fairy! My magic is only as powerful as my shoes are fabulous!"), rivals-to-friends storyline with two of the main characters, portal fantasy with the door left open for continuations... delightful.

Oh, and also bi-pan solidarity action. I'm prepared to give it as much as even odds of not being accidental.