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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 10:43:22 GMT
My project for tonight....lol   Urgh, yarn barf. Don't you just hate when that happens? Save |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 13:38:30 GMT
I finally finished my 2nd baby blanket! Now, looking for an easy baby bootie pattern to complete the ensemble!   |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 14:55:38 GMT
My project for tonight....lol I love the colors! And I love Lainey's description of "yarn barf!" I hate when that happens! BTW - I clicked on that little thing in the top left hand corner of the above next to the Pinterest 'save' button and the results were hilarious!  |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 10, 2017 15:59:36 GMT
I think I'm about two weeks behind with the Hygge but that's fine. I'm loving how it is looking.  I've tweaked the back panel very slightly and added beads here and there. The blues are the start of the Nuts About Squares CAL. The blocks are the first week complete and the flowers are the start of week 2's blocks. My colour choice but I've not placed them in my choice of order if that makes sense. I read what the designer suggested about colours and then allocated A-F to my yarn and I'm following the colour chart like that. I'd do everything too similar if I chose the order too. I don't know what's wrong with my pics but the lighting is dreadful!   |
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Post by jennyap on Apr 10, 2017 16:08:05 GMT
I finally finished my 2nd baby blanket! Now, looking for an easy baby bootie pattern to complete the ensemble! IIRC this was your first ripple? Looks great! |
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Post by jennyap on Apr 10, 2017 16:13:30 GMT
Oooh gillyp your Hygge is lovely! I like your NAS colours - remind me a bit of blue & white china. Even though you have other colours in there, that's the overall feel I get from it. I have to ask though, did you vacuum especially, or is your carpet always that pristine?!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 16:13:36 GMT
I think I'm about two weeks behind with the Hygge but that's fine. I'm loving how it is looking. I've tweaked the back panel very slightly and added beads here and there. The blues are the start of the Nuts About Squares CAL. The blocks are the first week complete and the flowers are the start of week 2's blocks. My colour choice but I've not placed them in my choice of order if that makes sense. I read what the designer suggested about colours and then allocated A-F to my yarn and I'm following the colour chart like that. I'd do everything too similar if I chose the order too. I don't know what's wrong with my pics but the lighting is dreadful! Ok, I think I'm going to have to start stalking you! That is amazing! The first picture...is that the Hygge? What is it? Need more info please! LOL! I googled it but all google will give me is it's a way of life. I love your project! And I love the 2nd one too! As soon as I finish my current projects, I'm going to look into doing squares. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 16:16:07 GMT
I finally finished my 2nd baby blanket! Now, looking for an easy baby bootie pattern to complete the ensemble! IIRC this was your first ripple? Looks great! Thank you! Yes, it's my first one! I've been wanting to tackle it for a while, but last year when I tried, I got hopelessly frustrated. I have a bit more experience now, and learned how to do the 'togethers.' My next thing to learn is how to do granny squares. |
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Post by jennyap on Apr 10, 2017 16:24:24 GMT
IIRC this was your first ripple? Looks great! Thank you! Yes, it's my first one! I've been wanting to tackle it for a while, but last year when I tried, I got hopelessly frustrated. I have a bit more experience now, and learned how to do the 'togethers.' My next thing to learn is how to do granny squares. Through the Nuts About Squares CAL I have discovered the videos by Esther Djikstra, which I find excellent. She has one on how to make a granny square (can't vouch for this one specifically, but in general they are clear and well-paced, and she has a lovely voice!) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 16:33:02 GMT
Through the Nuts About Squares CAL I have discovered the videos by Esther Djikstra, which I find excellent. She has one on how to make a granny square (can't vouch for this one specifically, but in general they are clear and well-paced, and she has a lovely voice!) Thanks! I'll check it out! I attempted to do one this past weekend, but was using Bernat Baby yarn, and it was too thick to see what I was doing! LOL! I wanted to try the From The Middle pattern. Gave up after the 2nd round! LOL!  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 10, 2017 16:53:03 GMT
candleangie...cat got your yarn? That's what always happens to mine...lol
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Post by disneypal on Apr 10, 2017 16:57:03 GMT
My sister saw a photo of something on FB and asked me if I could make it for her. I was surprised because she is not known to like SciFi and I didn't know she liked "Guardians of the Galaxy". When I told her I was surprised she wanted a Baby Groot, she had no idea what I was talking about  - she said she just thought it was cute and wanted one for her work desk. So, I made her a Baby Groot yesterday afternoon - took about 2 hours. I was pleased with it. I may even make one for my desk. PATTERN LINK SaveSave |
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Post by disneypal on Apr 10, 2017 16:59:46 GMT
Thanks! I'll check it out! I attempted to do one this past weekend, but was using Bernat Baby yarn, and it was too thick to see what I was doing! I love that pattern and the colors but am not a fan of that yarn. It is soft but too chunky and difficult to work with, IMO. They have some new colorways of Bernat Blanket yarn that is so pretty, I just wish it was a different material.  Save |
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Post by MsKnit on Apr 10, 2017 17:40:43 GMT
LOL! Uh, no. Not a thing.
My knitting sits there taunting me whilst I do homework. Finals are the first week in May. That weekend, my local yarn shop has a trip scheduled to a wool fest. That's my reward for sticking this out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 18:08:39 GMT
My sister saw a photo of something on FB and asked me if I could make it for her. I was surprised because she is not known to like SciFi and I didn't know she liked "Guardians of the Galaxy". When I told her I was surprised she wanted a Baby Groot, she had no idea what I was talking about - she said she just thought it was cute and wanted one for her work desk. So, I made her a Baby Groot yesterday afternoon - took about 2 hours. I was pleased with it. I may even make one for my desk. PATTERN LINKSaveSaveI love that, baby Groot is the cutest thing ever Save |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 10, 2017 18:27:37 GMT
Oooh gillyp your Hygge is lovely! I like your NAS colours - remind me a bit of blue & white china. Even though you have other colours in there, that's the overall feel I get from it. I have to ask though, did you vacuum especially, or is your carpet always that pristine?! I wish! What with dogs, cats and grand kids that carpet never looks pristine. What you can't see are the worn bits - it's about 15 years old - or the frayed edges where the cat(s) have dug it up after being shut in the room. But thank you very much, you are my new best friend! |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 10, 2017 18:33:44 GMT
My sister saw a photo of something on FB and asked me if I could make it for her. I was surprised because she is not known to like SciFi and I didn't know she liked "Guardians of the Galaxy". When I told her I was surprised she wanted a Baby Groot, she had no idea what I was talking about - she said she just thought it was cute and wanted one for her work desk. So, I made her a Baby Groot yesterday afternoon - took about 2 hours. I was pleased with it. I may even make one for my desk. PATTERN LINKSaveSaveThat is the cutest Groot ever! |
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Post by gillyp on Apr 10, 2017 18:45:46 GMT
I think I'm about two weeks behind with the Hygge but that's fine. I'm loving how it is looking. I've tweaked the back panel very slightly and added beads here and there. The blues are the start of the Nuts About Squares CAL. The blocks are the first week complete and the flowers are the start of week 2's blocks. My colour choice but I've not placed them in my choice of order if that makes sense. I read what the designer suggested about colours and then allocated A-F to my yarn and I'm following the colour chart like that. I'd do everything too similar if I chose the order too. I don't know what's wrong with my pics but the lighting is dreadful! Ok, I think I'm going to have to start stalking you! That is amazing! The first picture...is that the Hygge? What is it? Need more info please! LOL! I googled it but all google will give me is it's a way of life. I love your project! And I love the 2nd one too! As soon as I finish my current projects, I'm going to look into doing squares. The Hygge CAL is a shawl/stole/wrap run by Scheepjes yarn. The pattern gets released in sections over a number of weeks. There are, I think, 5 set colourways or you do your own thing. I'm doing my own based on autumn colours and I'm unlikely to use it as a shawl. I was planning on using it as a bed runner but I might hang it on the wall. You can see some of the pattern here and the FB group is here There are some seriously talented stitchers in the group and there have been many beautiful variations posted. In my head I'd like to do 3 more, one for each of the seasons but I think my imagination is bigger than my capability. I've not done ripple yet. I really like the look of yours and your colour choice. I saw some cute bootees just yesterday, like mini UGGs but there was no pattern. |
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Post by disneypal on Apr 10, 2017 19:08:37 GMT
@jigglypuff - that baby blanket is so nice! Love the color choices. gillyp - Your Hygge is impressive!! Wow! |
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Post by candleangie on Apr 11, 2017 3:30:28 GMT
candleangie...cat got your yarn? That's what always happens to mine...lol Lol...nah, this happens with every skein of that one. It's ice cream by lion brand. |
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 11, 2017 22:05:34 GMT
You all have enabled me...ordered the hydrangea kit as well as 6 or 7 extra skeins of the colors used in the blanket. I'm toying with the idea of making two throw sized blankets instead of one larger blanket. We'll see how that works out.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Apr 13, 2017 1:09:24 GMT
I'm interested in making a Virus Shawl (crochet). I know most crafters did that several months back. The pattern (on Ravelry) notes that you will need around 500 meters of yarn but also suggests having 600 to 800 meters just in case.
My question is, if you use a thicker yarn do you need as many meters to make a medium size adult shawl? It seems that a majority of people used DK or even thinner yarn for this. I'm thinking of using I Love This Yarn which uses a size 5.5 mm hook (aran thickness) for the first one I make. Just wondering if anyone made one with a heavier yarn and if they needed 500+ meters?
Thanks.
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Post by pjaye on Apr 13, 2017 3:50:43 GMT
Just wondering if anyone made one with a heavier yarn and if they needed 500+ meters?
I haven't made it in heavier yarn, personally I don't think the pattern looks good in thicker yarn, I think the pattern is shown off to it's best when it's a thinner/lacier yarn, as the various gaps in the pattern are meant to be bigger and more visible. When it's chunky yarn and the stitches are close together it loises some of the pattern definition.
I also think it looks best when you use a hook one or two sizes bigger than you would normally use for that weight of yarn.
I did mine in Wolltraum 4ply (very thin) and a 4mm hook and I used almost 1000 m.
It partially depends how tall you are as well, and how you like shawls to sit.
I would think 500m would be a minimum in any yarn and then personal preference would add anywhere up to another 500m.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 13, 2017 4:35:30 GMT
I love all the crochet that everyone is doing. I haven't done any in probably 40 years which leads to my question.
Can anyone point me towards a good tutorial on how to join granny squares? When I cleared out mom's house, I found the granny square lap blanket I made for her when I was in high school. It's in great shape but some joining seams have come unraveled. I'd like to put it back together. I also have a granny square bedspread (double bed) that my Granny made (multi-colored with all squares bordered in black). It needs some squares sewn back together as well. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it!
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Post by gillyp on Apr 13, 2017 10:00:42 GMT
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Post by flute4peace on Apr 13, 2017 21:10:11 GMT
I guess I should answer my own post!!
Did you finish everything you had hoped/planned for March?
Meh, not really. Our crochet group did a display at the library for the month of March, so I did scramble to finish a shawl for that, but I honestly can't think if anything else I finished. I did, however, start & stop several things. 
What's the most recent thing you started?
Premier Yarns Eggs-Foliator Washrag I made a couple of these yesterday/last night for Easter gifts, with at least one (maybe three) left to go. I also have 3 baby blanket projects going and have started/stopped/scrapped a shawl or 2.
If skill level/$$ wasn't an issue, what would you most love to make?
Right now I'm really loving the shawls made with the thin gradient yarns. I also really love the intricate pieced blankets using the stained-glass look.
Show us a picture of one of your projects in action (i.e. someone wearing it, covering a bed, playing with it etc). My dollies on display at the fair last summer
Fun quick little outfit I made on a whim for church
Will you have time this weekend to craft/sew/yarn/etc?
Yes hopefully! We'll be spending some time with family and traveling so that's free crochet time for me!!
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Post by SweetieBugs on Apr 13, 2017 23:32:28 GMT
Just wondering if anyone made one with a heavier yarn and if they needed 500+ meters?
I haven't made it in heavier yarn, personally I don't think the pattern looks good in thicker yarn, I think the pattern is shown off to it's best when it's a thinner/lacier yarn, as the various gaps in the pattern are meant to be bigger and more visible. When it's chunky yarn and the stitches are close together it loises some of the pattern definition.
I also think it looks best when you use a hook one or two sizes bigger than you would normally use for that weight of yarn.
I did mine in Wolltraum 4ply (very thin) and a 4mm hook and I used almost 1000 m.
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It partially depends how tall you are as well, and how you like shawls to sit.
I would think 500m would be a minimum in any yarn and then personal preference would add anywhere up to another 500m.
I watched a youtube by BellaCoco and she used Stylecraft Caberet. It looked really pretty. Unfortunately, it looks like everyone bought up a bunch of that variety and it's hard to find more than one or two skeins available on line at the same place. I don't care for the Stylecraft DK but this Caberet version looks like the stands are more tightly wound together if that makes any sense. I love looking at your craft projects. I just started crochet early last year and find that I am such a perfectionist that it holds me back from trying more challenging projects. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2017 11:03:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2017 16:05:35 GMT
I watched a youtube by BellaCoco and she used Stylecraft Caberet. It looked really pretty. Unfortunately, it looks like everyone bought up a bunch of that variety and it's hard to find more than one or two skeins available on line at the same place. Wool Warehouse has quite a lot of skeins of the Cabaret, some colours are completely sold out though Stylecraft Cabaret |
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Post by disneypal on Apr 14, 2017 18:32:39 GMT
I got an Easter present this morning How pretty!! What are you going to make with it? flute4peace - look how cute you are! I love the dolls! Save |
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I've tweaked the back panel very slightly and added beads here and there. 
- she said she just thought it was cute and wanted one for her work desk.
