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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 28, 2021 16:37:01 GMT
seaexplore how fun to teach an art class. I'm glad you are making it exciting for your kids. I'm sorry you're so exhausted though. I'm sure it is hard to get back in the swing of things after summer.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 28, 2021 16:38:12 GMT
Just want to say how much I enjoy reading this thread. You are all so talented, and even better, you are all so kind and friendly to one another. Such a happy and calming thread each month! Thanks for sharing. This is hands down one of the best threads on the NSBR board. It is so fun to see what everyone is making. |
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 28, 2021 16:38:42 GMT
seaexplore how fun to teach an art class. I'm glad you are making it exciting for your kids. I'm sorry you're so exhausted though. I'm sure it is hard to get back in the swing of things after summer. Thanks. It's hard to get back into teaching 5 days. LOL. Last year we were 4 in person (online and in person) and 1 (wednesday) all remote. I really loved the hell out of those remote days because I got so much done! That was the date I busted out grading, made videos, cleaned up my classroom, etc. This year?? Nope, that all gets done after school. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 28, 2021 17:05:56 GMT
Close-up for jeremysgirl Photo in daylight for Scrapper100 Close-up of shawl stitches    ETA - Just to show how hard it is for my camera/phone to get blue/green.... all of those were taken outside on the same dull green cushions, and those cushions are a different color in every photo. The color in the pieces themselves is pretty good, though. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 28, 2021 17:08:24 GMT
Thank you for that close up leftturnonly that pattern combined with that yarn makes a very cool effect. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 28, 2021 17:24:51 GMT
Thank you for that close up leftturnonly that pattern combined with that yarn makes a very cool effect. You're welcome. It's your basic mosaic type of stitch, just done round and round. (And that's why the piece is so dense.) After seeing photos of someone else's work, I couldn't wait to try it for myself. And then... I just got tired of it and put it aside. I'd pick it up every now and then for a round or two, then set it aside again. I finally just made myself work on it this week. I have about enough yarn left to make a slim border, but haven't thought it through yet. * If you're going to do mosaic with RHSS, the Boye I 5.25mm hook is a little sharper at the tip then Susan Bates I 5.5mm. The Boye works better. Keep a hook with the project, because you DO NOT want to pick up the wrong brand as the size hooks are different. (Go ahead. Ask me how I know this to be true.  ) |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 28, 2021 17:28:45 GMT
I am like that with my projects too. I currently have 4 under way. I work a bit on one and then put it down and work a bit on another. Until I get bored with that.
I am such a hook snob though. I love my Addi Swing hooks. They are exclusively what I use. It feels perfect in my hand.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 28, 2021 17:44:22 GMT
I love my Addi Swing hooks. They are exclusively what I use. There are benefits to sticking to one brand, for sure. I've been uprooted so many times since... well shoot, since right before I joined the original board. And unfortunately, I've left behind nearly everything I own time and time and time again. I had to go with what was quickly and easily available if I was going to keep my hands busy (so my mind wouldn't be). Boye & Susan Bates are that. Plus, I actually like working with these metal hooks. I have one large hook with a padding on it, and that sucker slips every few stitches. It slipped so much last night, I was able to just slide it right off. It's not like I've actually used the hook for hundreds of hours already or anything,  , and now the padding just spins around the hook. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 28, 2021 23:30:46 GMT
Close-up for jeremysgirl Photo in daylight for Scrapper100 Close-up of shawl stitches ETA - Just to show how hard it is for my camera/phone to get blue/green.... all of those were taken outside on the same dull green cushions, and those cushions are a different color in every photo. The color in the pieces themselves is pretty good, though. Thanks for the picture. That is so pretty in the sea glass. Glad I ordered it now to actually start and finish. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 29, 2021 0:48:53 GMT
Close-up for jeremysgirl Photo in daylight for Scrapper100 Close-up of shawl stitches ETA - Just to show how hard it is for my camera/phone to get blue/green.... all of those were taken outside on the same dull green cushions, and those cushions are a different color in every photo. The color in the pieces themselves is pretty good, though. Thanks for the picture. That is so pretty in the sea glass. Glad I ordered it now to actually start and finish. Ok stupid question. I thought I understood the pattern but now am second guessing myself. Do you start with the light blue yarn? And just follow the pattern and let the color flow? I’m having a complete brain fart as I’ve never done a pattern like this. I keep talking myself out of what color to start with. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 29, 2021 3:41:01 GMT
Ok stupid question. I thought I understood the pattern but now am second guessing myself. Do you start with the light blue yarn? And just follow the pattern and let the color flow? I’m having a complete brain fart as I’ve never done a pattern like this. I keep talking myself out of what color to start with. Nothing stupid about your question. This particular yarn gradually fades from one color to another because it changes one thread color at a time. So yes, you just let the color flow with whatever you're going to make. It's pretty fun watching how the color changes evolve as you work. If you've ever worked with striped yarn from Red Heart or Caron or Lion, you've probably dealt with color changes that were abrupt. Typically, there's almost a line that you can cut that separates the colors. That doesn't happen with a yarn that fades gradually. Even the RHSS Ombre that I used in the photo above fades very gradually, which is why it's so very popular. I just let the yarn flow there as well, only controlling it when I added in a new skein. Pretty cool. And here's where I once more whine about my shawl being so... tan. Nowhere near as fun to me.  |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 29, 2021 4:21:43 GMT
Ok stupid question. I thought I understood the pattern but now am second guessing myself. Do you start with the light blue yarn? And just follow the pattern and let the color flow? I’m having a complete brain fart as I’ve never done a pattern like this. I keep talking myself out of what color to start with. Nothing stupid about your question. This particular yarn gradually fades from one color to another because it changes one thread color at a time. So yes, you just let the color flow with whatever you're going to make. It's pretty fun watching how the color changes evolve as you work. If you've ever worked with striped yarn from Red Heart or Caron or Lion, you've probably dealt with color changes that were abrupt. Typically, there's almost a line that you can cut that separates the colors. That doesn't happen with a yarn that fades gradually. Even the RHSS Ombre that I used in the photo above fades very gradually, which is why it's so very popular. I just let the yarn flow there as well, only controlling it when I added in a new skein. Pretty cool. And here's where I once more whine about my shawl being so... tan. Nowhere near as fun to me. I really like the look of the shawl you did with the sea glass is it possible to share what pattern you used? I may have to try that as well. With winter coming I like to knit or crochet and wouldn’t mind a couple of projects. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 29, 2021 4:31:09 GMT
I really like the look of the shawl you did with the sea glass is it possible to share what pattern you used? It's called the Timeless Shawl by Hobbii. They wrote it for a different yarn, but I figured It's A Wrap was close enough and it worked great. Timeless Shawl by Hobbii - the pattern is downloadable for free from there. This is their photo...  And this is the kind of yarn used - Twister by Hobbii  And here is a video tutorial making the shawl. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 29, 2021 5:26:55 GMT
I really like the look of the shawl you did with the sea glass is it possible to share what pattern you used? It's called the Timeless Shawl by Hobbii. They wrote it for a different yarn, but I figured It's A Wrap was close enough and it worked great. Timeless Shawl by Hobbii - the pattern is downloadable for free from there. This is their photo... And this is the kind of yarn used - Twister by Hobbii And here is a video tutorial making the shawl. Thank you so much. You just added another project to my to do list. |
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Post by wellway on Aug 29, 2021 7:31:04 GMT
Scrapper100 another plus with the Twisted type of yarn, you can choose to pull the yarn from the centre or the outside edge depending on the look you are going for. And you have only two yarn ends! This is a link to a video where two twisted type yarns were used in a mosaic crochet project, giving a wonderful effect. The first image is lovely. m.youtube.com/watch?v=4xz1BYe2o_g
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 29, 2021 12:48:36 GMT
Ok stupid question. I thought I understood the pattern but now am second guessing myself. Do you start with the light blue yarn? And just follow the pattern and let the color flow? I’m having a complete brain fart as I’ve never done a pattern like this. I keep talking myself out of what color to start with. Nothing stupid about your question. This particular yarn gradually fades from one color to another because it changes one thread color at a time. So yes, you just let the color flow with whatever you're going to make. It's pretty fun watching how the color changes evolve as you work. If you've ever worked with striped yarn from Red Heart or Caron or Lion, you've probably dealt with color changes that were abrupt. Typically, there's almost a line that you can cut that separates the colors. That doesn't happen with a yarn that fades gradually. Even the RHSS Ombre that I used in the photo above fades very gradually, which is why it's so very popular. I just let the yarn flow there as well, only controlling it when I added in a new skein. Pretty cool. And here's where I once more whine about my shawl being so... tan. Nowhere near as fun to me. Haha! You make me laugh about the tan shawl. I currently have a WIP going with shawl/cardigan in a tan and I just can't get inspired to work on it. I'm sure once it's done, it will be a practical part of my wardrobe, however it's just not as cool as fun colored yarns. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 29, 2021 12:53:40 GMT
I do love yarns that slowly fade into another color. I used a scheejes whirl for my Buddha shawl and while I found it strange to work with something so thin, it has become my favorite shawl to wear. I get so many comments on it. The Buddha sitting on a lotus flower:  |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 29, 2021 18:32:19 GMT
I currently have a WIP going with shawl/cardigan in a tan and I just can't get inspired to work on it. I'm sure once it's done, it will be a practical part of my wardrobe, however it's just not as cool as fun colored yarns. Preach! Color is life.  I realized a bunch of years ago that I can easily overdue the color in clothing when I found myself distracted in Sunday School class by other women who looked very nice while I looked like a genetically modified wild flower grown in Miracle Gro. I've toned it down just a bit since then. But still, tan... The struggle is real! I used a scheejes whirl for my Buddha shawl and while I found it strange to work with something so thin, it has become my favorite shawl to wear. I get so many comments on it. Nice work! I bet you get a lot of compliments when you wear it. From everything I've seen about the Scheepjes Whirl, It's a Wrap is comparable. I know Hobby Lobby has something similar. Scheepjes is supposed to be better. Better quality? Better fibers? Better gradation? I don't know. Many, many yarns are pretty much made by the same manufacturers in Turkey with only slight variations and different labels, so not having actually felt it or used it, I just know that it's not available on clearance at Michaels.  The finished shawl is light as air compared to that dense optical illusion I worked on this week! And so softly drapable and snuggly at the same time. Surprisingly, so is the tan yarn, the Loops & Threads Woolike. And because of that, I picked up a bunch of colorful sock yarn when it was clearanced out to play with. Anybody use sock yarn for clothing other than socks and like what you made? |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 29, 2021 18:45:35 GMT
I currently have a WIP going with shawl/cardigan in a tan and I just can't get inspired to work on it. I'm sure once it's done, it will be a practical part of my wardrobe, however it's just not as cool as fun colored yarns. Preach! Color is life. I realized a bunch of years ago that I can easily overdue the color in clothing when I found myself distracted in Sunday School class by other women who looked very nice while I looked like a genetically modified wild flower grown in Miracle Gro. I've toned it down just a bit since then. But still, tan... The struggle is real! I used a scheejes whirl for my Buddha shawl and while I found it strange to work with something so thin, it has become my favorite shawl to wear. I get so many comments on it. Nice work! I bet you get a lot of compliments when you wear it. From everything I've seen about the Scheepjes Whirl, It's a Wrap is comparable. I know Hobby Lobby has something similar. Scheepjes is supposed to be better. Better quality? Better fibers? Better gradation? I don't know. Many, many yarns are pretty much made by the same manufacturers in Turkey with only slight variations and different labels, so not having actually felt it or used it, I just know that it's not available on clearance at Michaels. The finished shawl is light as air compared to that dense optical illusion I worked on this week! And so softly drapable and snuggly at the same time. Surprisingly, so is the tan yarn, the Loops & Threads Woolike. And because of that, I picked up a bunch of colorful sock yarn when it was clearanced out to play with. Anybody use sock yarn for clothing other than socks and like what you made? I made a zig zag scarf from knitpicks sock yarn years ago. I was so tired of it by the time I was done but I love the scarf and the drape of it. It was a knit pattern. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 29, 2021 19:03:36 GMT
This is a link to a video where two twisted type yarns were used in a mosaic crochet project, giving a wonderful effect. The first image is lovely.  Etsy shop selling the patternI love that look. I've had this in my notes for a good while now. And here's where I photobomb y'all again. Have to switch to my phone here.... see ya in a bit. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 29, 2021 19:15:04 GMT
Havana by Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldsdottir done with RHSS Grape Fizz and Pound of Love Pastel Blue.  And another Mosaic, a scrap Apache Tears  Ah! Still not good quality photos, but it's better. So sorry. |
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