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amagurumi and other crochet stuff
#1
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I know there are other crochet folks here, so feel free to post in this thread if you want 
I don't consider it "mine"
As a reminder from the other thread, my first fox amagurumi I made ended up a bit crooked, so I put his ears on a bit crooked so it hopefully looked like he was tilting his head.
Fox #2 is already coming out a bunch better than fox #1. And faster! Everything you see here, I did today.
I don't consider it "mine"As a reminder from the other thread, my first fox amagurumi I made ended up a bit crooked, so I put his ears on a bit crooked so it hopefully looked like he was tilting his head.
Fox #2 is already coming out a bunch better than fox #1. And faster! Everything you see here, I did today.
#2
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Still have the tail and ears to go. I might actually get done today.
#3
Emrys
Emrys
#4
Tinwhistler
Not gonna finish tonight. I'm on the last ear. I've made 3 that were fine...and on this last one, i keep making crap after crap and having to trash them and start over. Pissy and frustrated, so it's clear I need to take a break. sigh
Tinwhistler
Once I don't suck, I might take requests
Not gonna finish tonight. I'm on the last ear. I've made 3 that were fine...and on this last one, i keep making crap after crap and having to trash them and start over. Pissy and frustrated, so it's clear I need to take a break. sigh
#5
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Couldn't get that last ear quite right this morning either. I think if I make this one again, the ears are going to be done in all orange to avoid the black yarn magic loop and the color change before the magic loop is even finished. So frustrating! Instead, I'll embroider on the black tips like I embroidered on the nose.
#7
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Definitely coming back to me more and more. I started this guy just last night. He's gonna be a dinosaur. I am more than halfway through.
#8
Emrys
Emrys
#10
Celt Z
Celt Z
#11
Tinwhistler
Each one of those yellow spikes along his back requires a magic loop and then just a single row after that. They're such a pain in the ass. The wee arms, on the other hand, weren't nearly as difficult as they seemed at first.
Tinwhistler
It was....now it's...very nearly finished. I'll finish it up tomorrow. 3 more spikes along his back, and then a bit of embroidery on his belly.
Each one of those yellow spikes along his back requires a magic loop and then just a single row after that. They're such a pain in the ass. The wee arms, on the other hand, weren't nearly as difficult as they seemed at first.
#12
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
After all that bitching, the last spikes came out really easy. Only took me like 20 minutes to finish the entire thing once I was off work. He's so cute!
#13
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
First one I completed in a single day....and now I have to wait for a while for more materials to get here!
That mane, though..it had just about as many stitches in it as everything else combined!
That mane, though..it had just about as many stitches in it as everything else combined!
#14
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
New addition to the growing family. Peep peep!
#15
Celt Z
Celt Z
#16
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Getting faster the more confident I get in making the stitches..this little guy took about 2.5 hours to do.
The goal *isn't* speed, of course. It's consistent stitches. I think this guy is the first one I did where every row looks fairly parallel, so I'm super happy with it.
But with the consistency and the confidence comes speed. My first one took about two days to do, working like 5 or 6 hours each day. So I'm down to about 1/5 the time, and I can make a simple one in just part of a day working on lunch and breaks.
The goal *isn't* speed, of course. It's consistent stitches. I think this guy is the first one I did where every row looks fairly parallel, so I'm super happy with it.
But with the consistency and the confidence comes speed. My first one took about two days to do, working like 5 or 6 hours each day. So I'm down to about 1/5 the time, and I can make a simple one in just part of a day working on lunch and breaks.
#17
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, if anyone has become intrigued by my crochets, all of those animals are from TheWoobles. They sell beginner kits which have everything you need, along with patterns and step-by-step very thorough video instruction.
They just came out with some nice and chunky looking beginner no-fray yarn, which I would have loved to have started with!
If you think you might want to get into crochet or learn to make some cute amigurumi, I have an affiliate link. It'll give you $5.00 off your first order, and in the interest of full disclosure, will give me $5.00 off a future order, too.
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I've already got all of their beginner kits, which means to re-do them, all I really need is yarn and plastic eyes. And I've got those already too--it's how I made a 2nd fox without buying another kit. But I wouldn't mind re-buying a couple to just try out that new yarn.
They just came out with some nice and chunky looking beginner no-fray yarn, which I would have loved to have started with!
If you think you might want to get into crochet or learn to make some cute amigurumi, I have an affiliate link. It'll give you $5.00 off your first order, and in the interest of full disclosure, will give me $5.00 off a future order, too.
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I've already got all of their beginner kits, which means to re-do them, all I really need is yarn and plastic eyes. And I've got those already too--it's how I made a 2nd fox without buying another kit. But I wouldn't mind re-buying a couple to just try out that new yarn.
#18
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Little penguin amigurumi complete!
I have a cat kit and a unicorn kit still to complete from the Woobles company, and then I'm gonna just start going off on my own. They have a really nice looking axolotl kit, but it's been sold out forever. But, I'm feeling pretty confident that I've learned enough skills that I could make that one by referring to the patterns that I've already built from them. The body is pretty much the same as the fox or the chick, and the belly is the same as the fox or the penguin. I can embroidery the VV mouth pretty easily, and I think I could refer to the lion's mane instructions to make the gill structures. So, I'm thinking I'll give that a shot once I finish out the last two kits I already have.
I have a cat kit and a unicorn kit still to complete from the Woobles company, and then I'm gonna just start going off on my own. They have a really nice looking axolotl kit, but it's been sold out forever. But, I'm feeling pretty confident that I've learned enough skills that I could make that one by referring to the patterns that I've already built from them. The body is pretty much the same as the fox or the chick, and the belly is the same as the fox or the penguin. I can embroidery the VV mouth pretty easily, and I think I could refer to the lion's mane instructions to make the gill structures. So, I'm thinking I'll give that a shot once I finish out the last two kits I already have.
#19
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, after making 7 amigurumi using beginner kits from TheWoobles, someone asked me if I could make a baby beanie. I dunno if I can, and I was slightly terrified of doing anything on my own without videos and stuff to hold my hand at every step. But I was determined to break out of my hand-holding, so I looked up a pretty simple pattern. Eek, I have to learn a new stitch: the double crochet!
When I first thought I wanted to learn to crochet, I bought a 'beginner kit' with a bunch of sample yarn (about half skein sized), and various hook sizes. I was told the baby liked purple, and I happened to have some. My kit also had the appropriate sized hook.
A quick YouTube tutorial showed the double crochet wasn't that hard at all. And since it makes big chunky rows, I'm finding it easier to deal with than single crochets. Those beginner kits really helped my confidence and ability to just jump right in on this project.
4 rows down (3 shown in picture). 8 rows to go. It'll end up being about as many stitches (500-ish) as one of those little amigurumi, so maybe I'll finish tomorrow or day after.
When I first thought I wanted to learn to crochet, I bought a 'beginner kit' with a bunch of sample yarn (about half skein sized), and various hook sizes. I was told the baby liked purple, and I happened to have some. My kit also had the appropriate sized hook.
A quick YouTube tutorial showed the double crochet wasn't that hard at all. And since it makes big chunky rows, I'm finding it easier to deal with than single crochets. Those beginner kits really helped my confidence and ability to just jump right in on this project.
4 rows down (3 shown in picture). 8 rows to go. It'll end up being about as many stitches (500-ish) as one of those little amigurumi, so maybe I'll finish tomorrow or day after.
#20
MindDetective
MindDetective
Something to work towards:
#21
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
sorry, I can only offer you this
#22
PatrThom
PatrThom
#23
Tinwhistler
www.reddit.com
Tinwhistler
Those would eminently doable if I had a pattern. The only thing I can find, though, is someone bragging on pinterest and reddit that she made them freehand. And I'm not up to that yet.
Reddit - Dive into anything
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#24
Tinwhistler
4 rows to go
Tinwhistler
4 rows to go
#25
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
All done. It was a simple pattern.. new stitch, repeated 512 times with some simple slip stitches and chain stitches to join rows
#26
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Omg. What have i gotten into? This is the first 1.25 rows of a "beginner" blanket kit. I can't see what I'm doing!
#27
Bubble181
Bubble181
Careful or your next delivery is fake feathers on a string to make the Hedwig a bit more life like
#28
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
once I got off the first row of chain stitches, and onto real crochet stitches, it got a lot easier to find where to put the hook. 5 rows in...still got about 8.5 skeins of yarn to go. lol
#29
PatrThom
PatrThom
#30
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#31
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
almost 2 skeins of yarn in the blanket so far..7 skeins to go.
#32
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
OMG, I need to get back to making the little amigurumi I can make in a couple of days. These blankets are gonna kill me. I might be able to make 10 blankets before I die of old age
Anyway, WIP update: 5.5 skeins of yarn in, 4.5 to go. I can only manage 3-4 rows at a time before my hands get tired, because I have to push the hook through all that fur, and because I have to feel around for the next stitch with my yarn hand (since you can't see them due to the aforementioned fur).
Anyway, WIP update: 5.5 skeins of yarn in, 4.5 to go. I can only manage 3-4 rows at a time before my hands get tired, because I have to push the hook through all that fur, and because I have to feel around for the next stitch with my yarn hand (since you can't see them due to the aforementioned fur).
#33
PatrThom
PatrThom
#34
Tinwhistler
So...sooooon!
Tinwhistler
@PatrThom No reply from Jackbox. So I asked on reddit, and got pointed to the facebook page of someone who'd made them before. Contacted them, and...
So...sooooon!
#35
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, I have learned that in crochet, to undo your work is called "frogging". Because it means to rip out your stitches, and if you say "rip it, rip it" it sounds like a frog. Cute.
I mention this, because I see so many people on crochet boards that I'm on recommending frogging back to the beginning when someone messes up. And while that may be the right answer, every time I see it, I cringe. So I made this meme.
I mention this, because I see so many people on crochet boards that I'm on recommending frogging back to the beginning when someone messes up. And while that may be the right answer, every time I see it, I cringe. So I made this meme.
#36
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Yesterday, i had 4 skeins of yarn to go. I *really* wanted this to get done this week. So I put on movies yesterday and today, and just powered through.
#37
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Can't post this one on FB or Instagram yet..it's a Christmas present to a cat lover
#38
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Last amigurumi I needed to make for Christmas. Time to take a much-needed break
#40
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I didn't take a break. lol
It's hard to believe I've been doing this for only 2 months.
Axel the Axolotl!
It's hard to believe I've been doing this for only 2 months.
Axel the Axolotl!
#41
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Started this one last night and just finished it. Big yarn, and double crochets mean that I worked this up in only 13 rows. By comparison, most of those little stuffed animals are 20 rows + add-ons.
I have a bunch of 'impulse buy' yarn. I got this Yarnspirations color-changing O'Go hat making yarn--it was supposed to have enough yarn for 2 caps. Got home and noticed the instructions were for knitting, not crochet. Bummer!
Not caring a whit, and wanting to eat up some yarn, I grab a beanie tutorial on YouTube. Partway through I realize that this yarn is WAY bigger than her yarn, so I just start adjusting on the fly. I made less rows than her pattern called for. I started decreasing about 4 rows before the end so it's not too loose on my head. It all seemed to work out ok. And I used exactly half of the yarn, so I can make another one in a different color
Could have have been a disaster. But I don't mind how it turned out. Next one will be a little better.
I have a bunch of 'impulse buy' yarn. I got this Yarnspirations color-changing O'Go hat making yarn--it was supposed to have enough yarn for 2 caps. Got home and noticed the instructions were for knitting, not crochet. Bummer!
Not caring a whit, and wanting to eat up some yarn, I grab a beanie tutorial on YouTube. Partway through I realize that this yarn is WAY bigger than her yarn, so I just start adjusting on the fly. I made less rows than her pattern called for. I started decreasing about 4 rows before the end so it's not too loose on my head. It all seemed to work out ok. And I used exactly half of the yarn, so I can make another one in a different color
Could have have been a disaster. But I don't mind how it turned out. Next one will be a little better.
#42
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
hat turned out better 2nd time around. It helped that I had enough yarn to make the decorative bottom stitches to roll up.
#43
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Last beanie for a bit..this one is a gift
Amigurumi are mostly single crochet, but these beanies are double-crochet, so it's a good way to get practice in on the new stitch while still making something nice to gift someone.
Amigurumi are mostly single crochet, but these beanies are double-crochet, so it's a good way to get practice in on the new stitch while still making something nice to gift someone.
#44
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I decided to get....ambitious...last night.
#45
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So I posted in the Random Crap thread: I met a group of crafty women on NextDoor. Crafty as in "makes crafts" and not as in "spies for a foreign government." They invited me to come over and do crafts with them as a social group on Saturdays. It was exactly what I thought it'd be: A bunch of single women from 40-65 years old, so I got a lot of attention. They all wanted to feed me and several asked for my phone number.
Everyone brings a craft they're working on, but there was no way I was schlepping that blanket out to work on at someone's kitchen table. It would just be too unwieldy. So I started a little polar bear amigurumi while I was there. Things really do fly by when you're chatting and having fun while crafting. I got all of this done in a couple of hours. He only needs the snout and scarf to be finished.
There were a couple of ladies there who did crochet, but neither of them did "in the round," which is how all amigurumi are made. they were blown away when I just looped up some thread, and did some free-standing crochet stitches on the loop, and then pulled the free tail end to close it into a hole-free start to my pieces (a "magic loop"). Made me feel super accomplished, even though I've only been doing this about 8 weeks now.
Everyone brings a craft they're working on, but there was no way I was schlepping that blanket out to work on at someone's kitchen table. It would just be too unwieldy. So I started a little polar bear amigurumi while I was there. Things really do fly by when you're chatting and having fun while crafting. I got all of this done in a couple of hours. He only needs the snout and scarf to be finished.
There were a couple of ladies there who did crochet, but neither of them did "in the round," which is how all amigurumi are made. they were blown away when I just looped up some thread, and did some free-standing crochet stitches on the loop, and then pulled the free tail end to close it into a hole-free start to my pieces (a "magic loop"). Made me feel super accomplished, even though I've only been doing this about 8 weeks now.
#46
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
WIP update. This yarn feels like crocheting with a bath robe. It's so thick, one stitch = about 1 inch.
Each of these rows is about 59 stitches across. By comparison, one row on a little amigurumi's about 32 stitches across at it's widest point. That means this stuff is working up *fast*
Each of these rows is about 59 stitches across. By comparison, one row on a little amigurumi's about 32 stitches across at it's widest point. That means this stuff is working up *fast*
#47
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I ran out of yarn for the blanket. :'(
So, while I wait for the resupply to arrive, I had time to kill.
So, while I wait for the resupply to arrive, I had time to kill.
#48
Celt Z
Celt Z
#49
Tinwhistler
The pattern is named "Lola Loca the Bear" though...probably so they don't get in trouble with the Coke police.
Tinwhistler
Yeah, for sure. It's obvious where the idea came from. I've heard that sentiment from others
The pattern is named "Lola Loca the Bear" though...probably so they don't get in trouble with the Coke police.
#50
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, someone asked for one of those fur blankets in bi pride colors. So, I ordered "blue bengal", "violet starling" and "pink poodle". I must say, I'm pretty disappointed in these colors. The purple is nice and purple. But the blue isn't blue at all. It's white fur tufted onto a blue yarn, so hardly any blue shows through at all. And the pink? It has a distinct orange-ish cast. I'm glad I'm not charging for this thing. 
2/3 done. Got one row of 'pink' in before I decided to be done for the night. Will probably finish it up tomorrow. The rest of my yarn for the big blanket showed up today, so I'll probably be working on that for the next week or so.
2/3 done. Got one row of 'pink' in before I decided to be done for the night. Will probably finish it up tomorrow. The rest of my yarn for the big blanket showed up today, so I'll probably be working on that for the next week or so.
#51
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
For reference, this is what the blue and pink were supposed to look like...nice muted colors like the purple, but definitely, you know, blue and pink.
#52
PatrThom
PatrThom
#53
Celt Z
Celt Z
#54
Tinwhistler
The different colors had different amounts of springiness, so the purple tended to shrink in the middle. I was going to block the piece (pin it to foam board, and steam it) to set all the edges straight, but she showed up on lunch yesterday and didn't want to wait for the procedure because it'd mean she would have to wait another day to take it home
Bonus pic: 4 skeins of yarn left to go on the king-sized bedspread I'm making for myself. Should be done tomorrow, just in time for winter to actually hit here.
Tinwhistler
Well, the pink is definitely more 'peach' in real life. And the blue does show a little more than is evident from this picture. The blanket was a gift, and she was a bit sad that the colors didn't turn out as depicted online, but she loved it anyway.
The different colors had different amounts of springiness, so the purple tended to shrink in the middle. I was going to block the piece (pin it to foam board, and steam it) to set all the edges straight, but she showed up on lunch yesterday and didn't want to wait for the procedure because it'd mean she would have to wait another day to take it home
Bonus pic: 4 skeins of yarn left to go on the king-sized bedspread I'm making for myself. Should be done tomorrow, just in time for winter to actually hit here.
#55
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
All done, just in time for the new year.
#56
Celt Z
Celt Z
#57
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#58
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Had some rewards vouchers, and Michaels was having a sale...plus they give military discounts. So I made away with this haul for...$1.43
It seemed like a mighty fine time to start on this cunning hat...
It seemed like a mighty fine time to start on this cunning hat...
#59
GasBandit
GasBandit
#61
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
It's pretty cunning, don't you think?
#62
GasBandit
GasBandit
#63
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I got on a Firefly kick while making it--played the series on the Plex while crocheting. Then I got excited and ordered all this crap from amazon.
Guess I'll be going to Dragon*Con (provided they don't cancel it for Covid or somesuch) as a fat Jayne Cobb. First time cosplaying anything other than ren faire gear.
Point of note: My camera brightened up the selfie pics. The colors are a lot more drab, like in the first progress pic I posted above...the yellow is really more of a dirty gold color.
Guess I'll be going to Dragon*Con (provided they don't cancel it for Covid or somesuch) as a fat Jayne Cobb. First time cosplaying anything other than ren faire gear.
Point of note: My camera brightened up the selfie pics. The colors are a lot more drab, like in the first progress pic I posted above...the yellow is really more of a dirty gold color.
#64
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Next project: Fingerless gloves. This one has a couple of new techniques for me to try out, plus I really am getting a kick out of making wearables.
The wrist cuff has single crochets, which I'm well acquainted with, but done in "back loop only" style, which causes that ribbed effect, which I like and is new to me. Where the wrist joins the glove has half-double-crochets, which are new to me, followed by double crochets, which are not. But there's a "3rd loop" in half double crochets, and working into those (instead of the standard top loops) creates two decorative stripes of "V"s near the wrist.
I'm liking this project..it's always fun to make something new and learn something new at the same time. This glove's about 80% done. Should be able to finish it tomorrow and get a start on the right-hand glove.
The wrist cuff has single crochets, which I'm well acquainted with, but done in "back loop only" style, which causes that ribbed effect, which I like and is new to me. Where the wrist joins the glove has half-double-crochets, which are new to me, followed by double crochets, which are not. But there's a "3rd loop" in half double crochets, and working into those (instead of the standard top loops) creates two decorative stripes of "V"s near the wrist.
I'm liking this project..it's always fun to make something new and learn something new at the same time. This glove's about 80% done. Should be able to finish it tomorrow and get a start on the right-hand glove.
#65
drifter
drifter
#66
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
First glove done. There's a small error in one stitch about 6 rows from the fingers. But I'll be damned if I'm gonna undo everything to fix it 
#67
PatrThom
PatrThom
#68
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#69
Celt Z
Celt Z
#70
PatrThom
PatrThom
#71
Tinwhistler
The original pattern was much daintier, but I used a heavier yarn and marginally larger hook because I was more interested in 1) being warm and 2) fitting my big man hands. Plus, I picked a rough and rustic looking yarn--and, well, my stitches are still a little rough.
Here's the pic from the original pattern at https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fingerless-gloves-218
Tinwhistler
Someone made that observation, too
The original pattern was much daintier, but I used a heavier yarn and marginally larger hook because I was more interested in 1) being warm and 2) fitting my big man hands. Plus, I picked a rough and rustic looking yarn--and, well, my stitches are still a little rough.Here's the pic from the original pattern at https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fingerless-gloves-218
#72
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
As is usually the case, the 2nd time around doing new things, the stitches are a little cleaner and tighter, and the fit is a little better.
#73
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
The most satisfying thing? This yarn was in a 1 pound skein, which was just too much and too unwieldy. So I wound off a smaller cake. At some point, I said "that's enough" and cut the cake off. This is what's left of that cake. So satisfying!
big 7 oz skein for comparison. 1lbs is slightly more than double this size.
Yarn wound into cakes with a yarn winder
Yarn wound into cakes with a yarn winder
#74
Celt Z
Celt Z
#75
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
This one was a real challenge. It's not perfect, but considering that I used two different types of yarn from two different brands (red is acrylic, white is cotton) that were slightly different weights, I think it didn't turn out half bad. Part of the challenge was translating the pattern from Danish to English and hoping I didn't screw anything up.
New technique in this one: Blocking. This is where you pin pieces to a foam board and use water or steam to set the shape. Both the red and white bits wanted to curl something fierce, and there was no way I was going to be able to braid/assemble them without blocking. Luckily, I already had a clothes steamer from when I moved to TX and put all my stuff in luggage.
New technique in this one: Blocking. This is where you pin pieces to a foam board and use water or steam to set the shape. Both the red and white bits wanted to curl something fierce, and there was no way I was going to be able to braid/assemble them without blocking. Luckily, I already had a clothes steamer from when I moved to TX and put all my stuff in luggage.
#76
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Started Ralph the Reindeer on New Years' Eve but since Christmas was already over, I didn't feel any great rush to finish him up.
Since I'm between projects, I figured I'd finish up the snout and antlers and get 'er done.
Since I'm between projects, I figured I'd finish up the snout and antlers and get 'er done.
#77
Celt Z
Celt Z
#78
PatrThom
PatrThom
#79
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, I figure, how can I learn to crochet if I don't learn granny squares? They're like, the bedrock of the craft. But before I get into that, I had a pattern for a "granny heart", which is made very similar to a granny square, but ends up as a heart shape. Plus, it had a new stitch for me to work on.
New technique for this: The treble crochet.
New technique for this: The treble crochet.
#80
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I'm going to an LGBTQ event later this afternoon. It's outdoors, it's supposed to be 30 degrees outside, and I gave away all my beanies.
So, I stayed up late making this fabulous beanie for the occasion.
So, I stayed up late making this fabulous beanie for the occasion.
#81
PatrThom
PatrThom
#83
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Teeny tiny hook and teeny tiny yarn make for a teeny tiny head
#84
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
And...the rest of him
#85
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Are you guys tired of me yet? lol I know I've been going like gangbusters, but I don't have much else to do at the moment
#86
PatrThom
PatrThom
#87
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
The lion and warthog was already with a thread and hook size far smaller than I'm accustomed to. To do Timon so that he matches the sizes of those two, I'd need to use embroidery thread and a .5mm hook, I'm sure
#88
Celt Z
C'mon! That's quitter talk!
Celt Z
To do Timon so that he matches the sizes of those two, I'd need to use embroidery thread and a .5mm hook, I'm sure
C'mon! That's quitter talk!
#89
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I've been putting off making a cable scarf, because I'm not ready for it. All my test runs on scrap yarn are terrible. It requires a lot of front post and back post double crochet stitches to make the cable pattern, and I need practice. But you know what I'm ready for that also uses those stitches (on the decorative bottom rows)?
Yup, another beanie.
This one is in a bulky weight alpaca wool blend and it's super warm! It took me about 3 hours all told to make, so I'm getting better/faster at them.
Yup, another beanie.
This one is in a bulky weight alpaca wool blend and it's super warm! It took me about 3 hours all told to make, so I'm getting better/faster at them.
#90
Celt Z
Celt Z
#91
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#92
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I had yarn left over, but not enough to make anything big. So I pulled out that old penguin pattern from the first page. The yarn weights were totally different. So, I had to use a different hook, and it ended up nearly an inch taller than the original penguin. So, because I was using smaller weight yarn for the belly and beak, I had to freehand extra rows and just use my experience to know when to increase stitches.
Since I was on a roll, I decided to add some more creative additions, freehand--the under-eye feathers help the eyes pop, I think. And I used a heavily modified version of the one-row heart pattern I made for my beanies, so that it made a clover shape instead of a heart shape, which worked great for feet. I'm so happy with how this turned out, and so proud of myself for being able to just one-the-fly make creative decisions that worked out .
Since I was on a roll, I decided to add some more creative additions, freehand--the under-eye feathers help the eyes pop, I think. And I used a heavily modified version of the one-row heart pattern I made for my beanies, so that it made a clover shape instead of a heart shape, which worked great for feet. I'm so happy with how this turned out, and so proud of myself for being able to just one-the-fly make creative decisions that worked out .
#93
PatrThom
PatrThom
#94
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I got an email today with a new Woobles kit in it. And I looked at it and went "I think I already know how to make that!" So I did. No pattern, no kit mailed to me. I'm probably the first person in the world (besides the company owner/employees) who has made this thing because I didn't buy it and wait for the mail I'm awful proud of myself.
I did it in size 3 yarn I had lying around it the appropriate colors. These are usually done in size 4 yarn, so I'm including a pic comparing its size to the latest penguin I did in size 5 yarn. Their bodies are the exact same pattern to make the egg/potato shape.
I'm awful proud of myself. I did it in size 3 yarn I had lying around it the appropriate colors. These are usually done in size 4 yarn, so I'm including a pic comparing its size to the latest penguin I did in size 5 yarn. Their bodies are the exact same pattern to make the egg/potato shape.
#95
Celt Z
Celt Z
#96
Tinwhistler
The Woobles company sent out a "limited edition lunar new year tiger" kit email, but looking at the pic in the email I said to myself "I'm pretty sure that I can make this already just from looking at the picture. I don't need their kit" Every design element on the tiger, I've already done from one or another of their kits. It was just a matter of going "ok, ears like the fox, cheeks like the lion, tail like the cat" etc
Tinwhistler
That's why I made it
The Woobles company sent out a "limited edition lunar new year tiger" kit email, but looking at the pic in the email I said to myself "I'm pretty sure that I can make this already just from looking at the picture. I don't need their kit" Every design element on the tiger, I've already done from one or another of their kits. It was just a matter of going "ok, ears like the fox, cheeks like the lion, tail like the cat" etc
#97
PatrThom
PatrThom
#98
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#99
PatrThom
PatrThom
#100
Bubble181
Bubble181
That's how wwe ended up with gryphons and sphynxes and chimeras and stuff
#101
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Little pink lovebird for Valentine's day. As an experiment, I used 2mm paracord for the pink, to see if it was easier to work with than yarn. I figured the woven cord wouldn't split like yarn can, but it came with a whole host of other problems--notably being extremely stiff. That made it super-hard to work with. My hands hurt something fierce, and I've already put the remainder of the paracord in the trash.
That said, I think it turned out pretty cute!
That said, I think it turned out pretty cute!
#102
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Dipping my toe in to the "corner to corner crochet" waters. It's a way of making blankets/afghans from, you guessed it, corner to corner instead of row by row. Because this yarn is variegated, it makes the steaks of color pool up in the clusters that this form of crochet uses. This is going to be a baby blanket for a family friend.
#103
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I should do these long projects more often, so I quit spamming you guys lol
Baby blanket is done, but could use some blocking to even out the borders.
Baby blanket is done, but could use some blocking to even out the borders.
#104
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Bless the Maker and His water.
#105
Celt Z
Celt Z
#106
Emrys
Emrys
#107
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Did I buy a lightbox just so that I could get better pictures of my amigurumi?
Mayyyybeee..
Mayyyybeee..
#108
Celt Z
Celt Z
#109
Tinwhistler
Incidentally, everyone is making phallic references...
Tinwhistler
That'd be a whole new kind of dentata fetish, for sure.
Incidentally, everyone is making phallic references...
#110
PatrThom
PatrThom
#112
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
It's been nearly two weeks. I thought I'd cut you guys a break. But I'm back
Lookit the cute little stingray!
Edit: I'm getting more and more sure with making oddly shaped pieces. I think I may be ready to tackle one of those ferret pieces I bought, soon.
Lookit the cute little stingray!
Edit: I'm getting more and more sure with making oddly shaped pieces. I think I may be ready to tackle one of those ferret pieces I bought, soon.
#113
GasBandit
GasBandit
Sooooo I might have a request
#114
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Do you have a pattern?
#115
GasBandit
GasBandit
Alas, no. And this was an etsy one-off that is already sold and gone. I don't think the maker shares their patterns.Do you have a pattern?
#116
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#117
Tinwhistler
When us boys were very young, my family didn't have a lot of money. To help make ends meet, my mom would make all kinds of crafts and sell them at the flea market. Ceramics, candles, etc. Sock monkeys became a bit of a hit at her stall, and I remember her making a ton of them at the kitchen table.
So when I ran across this pattern I had to make it for her, as a way of letting her know that I remember those days and that I appreciate all she did for us.
Tinwhistler
When us boys were very young, my family didn't have a lot of money. To help make ends meet, my mom would make all kinds of crafts and sell them at the flea market. Ceramics, candles, etc. Sock monkeys became a bit of a hit at her stall, and I remember her making a ton of them at the kitchen table.
So when I ran across this pattern I had to make it for her, as a way of letting her know that I remember those days and that I appreciate all she did for us.
#118
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#119
Celt Z
Celt Z
#121
PatrThom
PatrThom
#123
Tinwhistler
That said, I have another owl pattern I've already started on. I picked up some Bernat Blanket O'Go yarn on sale, and couldn't think of anything to make with it. Luckily, there's a website: Yarnspirations, where you can search by all kinds of things for free patterns--including yarn. I found a pattern that reminded me a lot of the scholastic owl clipart every elementary school teacher seems to use some variation of. Since I had the yarn, and the pattern was free, I figured what the heck.
This is blanket yarn. It's in the "super bulky" category. Meaning that for the same number of stitches, I'm getting a stuffy that's easily 2-3 times the volume of the little stress ball owl. This one will be huggable
Expect an update in a few days.
Tinwhistler
More like Bubble the Squeezable...it's about the same height as your banana-man, so it's...stress ball sized?
That said, I have another owl pattern I've already started on. I picked up some Bernat Blanket O'Go yarn on sale, and couldn't think of anything to make with it. Luckily, there's a website: Yarnspirations, where you can search by all kinds of things for free patterns--including yarn. I found a pattern that reminded me a lot of the scholastic owl clipart every elementary school teacher seems to use some variation of. Since I had the yarn, and the pattern was free, I figured what the heck.
This is blanket yarn. It's in the "super bulky" category. Meaning that for the same number of stitches, I'm getting a stuffy that's easily 2-3 times the volume of the little stress ball owl. This one will be huggable
Expect an update in a few days.
#124
Tinwhistler
His eyes are a little goofy, but I guess he's owl right. I've taken to pinning these things before I sew them, but they still shift I may end up having to secure then with a couple drops of hot glue first, just to make sure that doesn't happen.
And a size comparison, with my hand, to show the relative differences.
Tinwhistler
His eyes are a little goofy, but I guess he's owl right. I've taken to pinning these things before I sew them, but they still shift
I may end up having to secure then with a couple drops of hot glue first, just to make sure that doesn't happen.And a size comparison, with my hand, to show the relative differences.
#125
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Been working on a pair of booty shorts for a female friend off and on since February. At one point, I realized they were too big, so I ripped all the stitches out and started over.
So, I brought her over, stripped her down so that the measurements would be precise, and wrapped my foundation chain around her hips, adding a few at a time until it was a perfect width. I have one leg to go. Should finish them today.
As it so happens, because girls are curvy in the hips, and I'm just fat, we share a very similar hip size. So, I decided to give them a try before I bring her over to try them on. I felt naughty and just a little gay trying them on for fit.
So, I brought her over, stripped her down so that the measurements would be precise, and wrapped my foundation chain around her hips, adding a few at a time until it was a perfect width. I have one leg to go. Should finish them today.
As it so happens, because girls are curvy in the hips, and I'm just fat, we share a very similar hip size. So, I decided to give them a try before I bring her over to try them on. I felt naughty and just a little gay trying them on for fit.
#126
Celt Z
Celt Z
#129
MindDetective
MindDetective
#130
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Sorry..this one's not mine, but this is the kind of twisted shit I love to see on reddit.
www.reddit.com
Reddit - Dive into anything
www.reddit.com
#132
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
they look so much better on her.
#133
PatrThom
PatrThom
#134
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
This pattern was marked as 'easy'. Let's just agree to disagree, Yarnspirations.
Little elephant sure is cute though
Little elephant sure is cute though
#135
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
On the other hand, this cute and chunky jellyfish actually was easy. And actually took less yardage of yarn than the elephant--even though I could probably stuff 20 of those elephants inside of it.
#136
evilmike
evilmike
#137
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#138
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I'm finally starting to get pretty happy with how my stuff is turning out.
#139
Emrys
Emrys
#140
Tinwhistler
He's this sized ^^ and took me about 8 hours to make. I should note that this is more of a "sculpture" than a "toy". The eyes aren't safety eyes, so I had to glue them on, for instance, so it wouldn't withstand rigorous 'use'. I have plenty of materials to make another one, so maybe?
Tinwhistler
Oh man...I dunno. I don't even know what a fair price would be. I've already stuck him in the place of honor among my other Cthulhu collectibles.
He's this sized ^^ and took me about 8 hours to make. I should note that this is more of a "sculpture" than a "toy". The eyes aren't safety eyes, so I had to glue them on, for instance, so it wouldn't withstand rigorous 'use'. I have plenty of materials to make another one, so maybe?
#141
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Besides Emrys, I've had a couple of inquiries on the little guy, so I figured I should make another one just in case it turns out that one of them has to fly the coop. I have to have one for myself, after all! I chose a different set of eyes from my 'dragon eyes' collection, and I'm liking how it's going so far.
Edit: It occurs to me that I could use this same basic body, and if I put a shell on the back and a mask on the front, it could be a ninja turtle
edit 2: That yarn snarl in the background was a pile of all his various attachments. Here he is with them added on
Edit: It occurs to me that I could use this same basic body, and if I put a shell on the back and a mask on the front, it could be a ninja turtle
edit 2: That yarn snarl in the background was a pile of all his various attachments. Here he is with them added on
#142
PatrThom
Just need to add the crosshatches for the mouth.
--Patrick
PatrThom
Or chibi Abe.I could use this same basic body, and if I put a shell on the back and a mask on the front, it could be a ninja turtle
Just need to add the crosshatches for the mouth.
--Patrick
#143
GasBandit
GasBandit
Seems kind of related
#144
Tinwhistler
On r/crochet, everyone complains how they have too many unfinished works in progress. Me, I work on, at most, 2 things at a time. And that's only if one of those things is a very long project like a blanket. I never...never...have 3 things going at once.
Tinwhistler
True for others, not for me.Seems kind of related
On r/crochet, everyone complains how they have too many unfinished works in progress. Me, I work on, at most, 2 things at a time. And that's only if one of those things is a very long project like a blanket. I never...never...have 3 things going at once.
#145
PatrThom
PatrThom
#146
Dirona
But the temptation to start new shiney things is real.
Dirona
I generally have 1 crochet project + 1 embroidery/cross stitch project on the go... + the 1 massive kit I'm working on that was a gift, but it will take at least a year to finish at best.True for others, not for me.
On r/crochet, everyone complains how they have too many unfinished works in progress. Me, I work on, at most, 2 things at a time. And that's only if one of those things is a very long project like a blanket. I never...never...have 3 things going at once.
But the temptation to start new shiney things is real.
#147
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, we had another tornado watch. So I sat in the tub and finished these rainbow colored booty shorts. Don't look if you have trouble resisting temptation. 
#148
PatrThom
PatrThom
#149
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Different kinds of buns
I've made lots of little woobles and other projects, and have ended up with a few odds and ends of white yarn. Rather than throw them away, I combined them all and made these cute steamed buns. (Which also explains why that one changes color and texture slightly partway through)
I've made lots of little woobles and other projects, and have ended up with a few odds and ends of white yarn. Rather than throw them away, I combined them all and made these cute steamed buns. (Which also explains why that one changes color and texture slightly partway through)
#150
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I had enough of that 'honey' colored blanket yarn left over from making the plush owl to make this fat Easter bunny (lowercase B)
#151
Celt Z
Celt Z
#153
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I'm getting much much faster at these things. Two peas in a pod. Bonus pic showing my 6 month progress on single crochet rows. That pink inset is the very first thing I ever tried to crochet. I barely recognize the green rectangle as mine, because I still think of myself as that pink crochet beginner.
#154
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Little snail made from leftover yarn bits.
#155
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Made with embroidery floss. Will try again with actually crochet thread when it gets here from amazon, and maybe it'll be a little neater. I had to break out the Metal Earth magnifying glasses for this one.
#156
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Whenever I'm quiet here for a long time, it means I'm working on a big project. 12 of 43 rows to go. But because of the way shawls work, each row is considerably longer than the last. For instance, my next row has 186 stitches. the final row will have 344.
So, I'm really just about halfway done.
So, I'm really just about halfway done.
#157
PatrThom
PatrThom
#158
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#159
Celt Z
Celt Z
#160
PatrThom
PatrThom
#161
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#162
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I've been saving this pattern forever, for when I felt like I had enough skills to get it done. I guess that day is today!
I really like how this turned out!
I really like how this turned out!
#163
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Mini baphomet. Working in black yarn is *such* a pain. You can't really see your previous stitches to put the hook in the right place.
#164
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
more ocean life...
#165
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Happy little onigiri. I follow CG over on Instagram, and she's been making these (for reals!) lately, and it inspired me.
#166
General Specific
General Specific
#167
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
This one took me a bit over a week to finish. So fiddly. But here she is: Twilight Sparkle!
(And no, I'm not a Brony)
(And no, I'm not a Brony)
#168
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
As eye bleach for those of you who saw the rainbow shorts on me up there, my female friend came and got her pair today.
#169
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
You know when I spend a week without posting, I'm working on something bigger.
I had 8 skeins left of this yarn because I was a total n00b when I bought it, and didn't know how many skeins to buy so I got like 13 or 15.
Baby blankets take like 4 skeins to be the proper size (though the first couple I made were slightly smaller). So I decided to make another one with a new stitch (to me)--the waffle stitch.
The texture makes the blanket so soft, chunky and squishy feeling. I'm in love with it. And, all of my previous baby blankets went to new or expectant mothers, so I need at least one in my inventory for the next baby to come along. This is 2 skeins in, 2 skeins to go.
Because of math, 2 skeins makes about 26 inches per side (676 sq inches). 2 more skeins will about double that (1350ish square inches) which ends up being 36 inches per side. These kinds of projects that grow as you make them (because you start at the center and work out) are maddening, because you seem to make so much progress at first, and then the bigger they get, the more you work to add marginally to the finished size--and everything just seems to slooooow down. In theory, I could probably stop at 3 skeins at 32 inches per side and it be an acceptable baby blanket. And, you know, I may just do that.
I had 8 skeins left of this yarn because I was a total n00b when I bought it, and didn't know how many skeins to buy so I got like 13 or 15.
Baby blankets take like 4 skeins to be the proper size (though the first couple I made were slightly smaller). So I decided to make another one with a new stitch (to me)--the waffle stitch.
The texture makes the blanket so soft, chunky and squishy feeling. I'm in love with it. And, all of my previous baby blankets went to new or expectant mothers, so I need at least one in my inventory for the next baby to come along. This is 2 skeins in, 2 skeins to go.
Because of math, 2 skeins makes about 26 inches per side (676 sq inches). 2 more skeins will about double that (1350ish square inches) which ends up being 36 inches per side. These kinds of projects that grow as you make them (because you start at the center and work out) are maddening, because you seem to make so much progress at first, and then the bigger they get, the more you work to add marginally to the finished size--and everything just seems to slooooow down. In theory, I could probably stop at 3 skeins at 32 inches per side and it be an acceptable baby blanket. And, you know, I may just do that.
#170
MindDetective
MindDetective
Do some food patterns next!
#171
Tinwhistler
I think this baby yoda pattern I've had a while is going to be next, and then I may just be brave enough to tackle that irish cable scarf that I bought the pattern and yarn for way back in October.
Tinwhistler
I've done steamed buns (baozi), peas and onigiri recently
I think this baby yoda pattern I've had a while is going to be next, and then I may just be brave enough to tackle that irish cable scarf that I bought the pattern and yarn for way back in October.
#172
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Last skein is on the blanket. It measures in at 33" square. I did pretty good, ending up with this much yarn left over--not enough for another row:
First, a jaunty angle to show off those texturally squishable chunky waffle stitches.
And another shot of the full blanket:
First, a jaunty angle to show off those texturally squishable chunky waffle stitches.
And another shot of the full blanket:
#173
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I did not have the yarn weight in the pattern (DK/sport) and I wasn't gonna go buy new yarn when I already had yarn in the right colors, so I guessed at hook sizes. Grogu came out fine. The robe...maybe a little big
#174
evilmike
evilmike
I'm sure he'll grow into it.I did not have the yarn weight in the pattern (DK/sport) and I wasn't gonna go buy new yarn when I already had yarn in the right colors, so I guessed at hook sizes. Grogu came out fine. The robe...maybe a little big
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#175
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Rainbow necktie
#176
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
6 months ago, I tried to learn this stitch and failed. I've tried again every couple of months (give or take) ever since.
I think I may have finally gotten the hang of it.
Presenting, the jasmine stitch:
This stitch eats up a ton of yarn and takes longer than a normal stitch, obviously. Finishing this thing will take me 5 more skeins of double-length cakes (so 10 normal skeins) and about a week to 10 days.
I think I may have finally gotten the hang of it.
Presenting, the jasmine stitch:
This stitch eats up a ton of yarn and takes longer than a normal stitch, obviously. Finishing this thing will take me 5 more skeins of double-length cakes (so 10 normal skeins) and about a week to 10 days.
#177
GasBandit
GasBandit
#178
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#179
PatrThom
PatrThom
#180
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
4.5 skeins into the blanket and I got bored, so I did this today instead of working on the blanket.
#181
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Finished the blanket. Perfect "lap-ghan" sized: 42" x 49". Why did this take me 3 weeks? Because it took a full mile and a quarter of yarn. No exaggeration. This stitch really eats up the yarn.
#182
PatrThom
PatrThom
#183
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I have a friend who likes dolphins, so I thought I'd challenge myself with a higher level pattern. It doesn't *look* more complicated than a lot of the other stuff I've done. But trust me, it was.
This also happens to be my 50th project for the year, which is the goal I set for myself in January on the Ravelry Challenge. I'd only been crocheting a couple of months, so I didn't know if I could meet the goal at the time.
This also happens to be my 50th project for the year, which is the goal I set for myself in January on the Ravelry Challenge. I'd only been crocheting a couple of months, so I didn't know if I could meet the goal at the time.
#184
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Craft room is built out enough to be functional, and while I have more work to do on the house, I decided to take a break. I haven't really been crocheting for the last few weeks and I miss it.
#185
evilmike
evilmike
#186
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
One of my friends wrote to me and said she wanted that octopus to pin to her ren-faire hat. I guess she thought it was a tiny amigurumi, like I usually make. So I had to send her this pic to show her what it'd look like on your head
#187
PatrThom
PatrThom
#188
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
OMG, this project may have been a wee bit ambitious. All these bobble stitches make my hands cramp, and I'm using a hook half the size that I'm used to. I can only do a couple of rows before I have to take a break. siiigh
#189
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
It just hit me tonight that I'm going to Ireland soon, and I never did finish my cable crochet scarf. And now, I don't have time to finish it.
I was so close to buying a scarf on Amazon, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it when I have yarn in the stash. So, I decided I needed to make something simple and quickly. I bought Tunisian crochet hooks back in December of 2021, but never have used them. But, from what I've read, they seem to be able to work up rows quickly, so I figured I'd stretch, learn a new skill, and hopefully get this scarf knocked out in a few days.
Not bad for my first attempt so far, I think! 6 rows in 30 minutes, but the first couple of rows was spent going slowly and watching a youtube vid on the Tunisian simple stitch. Hopefully I'll average closer to 2-3 minutes per row going forward.
I hate having more than a couple items in the WIP pile, but this is an emergency, so I'm gonna cut myself some slack.
I was so close to buying a scarf on Amazon, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it when I have yarn in the stash. So, I decided I needed to make something simple and quickly. I bought Tunisian crochet hooks back in December of 2021, but never have used them. But, from what I've read, they seem to be able to work up rows quickly, so I figured I'd stretch, learn a new skill, and hopefully get this scarf knocked out in a few days.
Not bad for my first attempt so far, I think! 6 rows in 30 minutes, but the first couple of rows was spent going slowly and watching a youtube vid on the Tunisian simple stitch. Hopefully I'll average closer to 2-3 minutes per row going forward.
I hate having more than a couple items in the WIP pile, but this is an emergency, so I'm gonna cut myself some slack.
#190
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
90 rows on the scarf, 60-ish to go. I needed a mental break, so I spent an hour knocking this guy out.
#191
Tinwhistler
Finished the scarf last night. Washed and blocked it this morning and added fringe. It's super warm on my neck
Tinwhistler
Finished the scarf last night. Washed and blocked it this morning and added fringe. It's super warm on my neck
#192
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
11 hours of flights means lots of free time
#193
Celt Z
Celt Z
#194
GasBandit
GasBandit
#195
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#196
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I brought 4 kits with me to work on during down time. Here are the other two. No fancy 'out in the world' pics. It's been raining during the day, and, well, it's dark at night lol
#197
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Turns out there was a Trad Fest in Ennis my last day (and today and tomorrow and monday, dang it) so Tank the Shark ended up out on the town with me.
#198
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I almost sent this to my secret santa recipient this year, because they had NSFW stuff marked 'yes' and I've been looking for an excuse to make this for months. But, I didn't want to seem creepy and I got invited to a white elephant party where I feel like it would go over well, so that's where I'll take it.
#199
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Another X-mas gift completed.
#200
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Tom Anks the Ankylosaurus was quite the challenge, and put him down several times over the last few months. But finally, he is finished!
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Celt Z
Celt Z
Ankylosaurus!!! 
The name is too perfect.
The name is too perfect.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Double Tunisian stitch scarf. This stitch is lacier than the Tunisian simple stitch, so it has a bit more drapiness, and doesn't use as much yarn to get to the same length.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Rubber ducky...you're the one! You make bath time so much fun!
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
These were so cute and easy, I made a few more. And then I had to make a mama.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
ok..done with duckies for a while...5 ducks, one mama
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Celt Z
Celt Z
#207
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
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GasBandit
GasBandit
#209
klew
klew
Saw this instagram ad and thought something was familiar
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Finished my last scarf until next fall, when I'm sure to be making more as gifts.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Next up..finding something I can make with those yarns @bhamv3 got me for Secret Santa
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
and so it begins...
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Celt Z
Celt Z
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PatrThom
PatrThom
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
@Celt Z
Maybe It'll look less like a butt plug to you now. Maybe. You have a surprisingly dirty mind
Maybe It'll look less like a butt plug to you now. Maybe. You have a surprisingly dirty mind
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Dirona
Dirona
far too absorbent anal beads? just to continue the theme of course.@Celt Z
Maybe I'll look less like a butt plug to you now. Maybe. You have a surprisingly dirty mind
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Tinwhistler
But..what I'm working on now is the wrong shape
Tinwhistler
To let you know that *all* my friends think I'm a degenerate, not just you guys, one of my friends sent me a pattern for those
But..what I'm working on now is the wrong shape
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PatrThom
PatrThom
#219
Tinwhistler
about 40% done.
This yarn is like sport weight (size 3) so I'm having to use a smaller hook. Any time I have to make one of those narrow bits, it tires my hands out.
Tinwhistler
about 40% done.
This yarn is like sport weight (size 3) so I'm having to use a smaller hook. Any time I have to make one of those narrow bits, it tires my hands out.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Got like 6 little sausages made so i took a break
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#222
Celt Z
Celt Z
How are you supposed to clean that?!?
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Receiving blanket in "mini-v" stitch. About 10 rows in, I noticed I'd dropped a stitch about 5 rows back. I figured the baby won't notice and didn't want to frog it. But I started taking my own advice and use stitch markers at each end for the rest of the blanket.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I downloaded a pattern for crochet sushi. I didn't like the techniques or how they worked up. And i thought the shrimp looked pretty terrible. So, i said "Meh, I've been doing this like a year and a half. Surely I can design my own." Voila.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Onto the next project. Gotta make about 70 little skulls, turn them into granny squares, and then make something from those squares. It's actually going faster than I anticipated.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Sushi plating boat arrived today, so I can show off the sushi crochet as God intended. Of course, i had to make some ginger and wasabi.
#227
Celt Z
Celt Z
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Far
Far
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I'm doing things more relevant to HFers interests these days...quick build: Dragon scale dice bag, big enough to hold a couple standard sets of dice.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler's new groove
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler's new groove
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
to follow up on the granny square skull thing I mentioned a few posts back: I decided to make pants, and found a model for those pants. So, now that I have measurements I can move forward with that project. Here's a bunch of granny square skulls laid out kind-of pants-like.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
soooo tiiired of making skull granny squares. 75% done. Taking a break with a tiny little narwhal
#237
PatrThom
PatrThom
#238
evilmike
evilmike
Need something to keep you busy?
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Tinwhistler
I wish I was good enough to reproduce stuff from pictures without a pattern. But I'm still a noob.
As it so happens, I bought an official pokemon crochet pattern book a few days ago owing to the fact that my local friends and I are getting back into pokemon go. I don't think it has all of these, though.
I also have recently gotten a book of little monsters where you flip the head/torso/legs for thousands of variants. Kind of like those flip books I used to play with as a kid, but for crochet.
I've pre-ordered a similar book that's coming in April where you can mix and match features.
Amazon product
I don't normally pre-order anything, but I've bought a number of patterns from this designer in the past, so I feel confident that I'll like what she has, and the mix and match feature is really appealing to me.
Tinwhistler
That's super coolNeed something to keep you busy?
I wish I was good enough to reproduce stuff from pictures without a pattern. But I'm still a noob.As it so happens, I bought an official pokemon crochet pattern book a few days ago owing to the fact that my local friends and I are getting back into pokemon go. I don't think it has all of these, though.
I also have recently gotten a book of little monsters where you flip the head/torso/legs for thousands of variants. Kind of like those flip books I used to play with as a kid, but for crochet.
I've pre-ordered a similar book that's coming in April where you can mix and match features.
Amazon product
I don't normally pre-order anything, but I've bought a number of patterns from this designer in the past, so I feel confident that I'll like what she has, and the mix and match feature is really appealing to me.
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MindDetective
MindDetective
#241
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I joined the FB group but had to nope out. They use 2.5mm hooks and small yarn to make super-tight stitches. Which, I totally get. But my eyes are too old for that shit
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
So, it's taken about 6 weeks, but I'm almost done. I just have to weave in about 300 ends of yarn. I put most of them on the inside for the picture's sake. But right now, that shit has more fringe than 80's heavy metal kid's moccasin boots.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#244
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
On to the next project.
So far, every renaissance festival hood (with or without cloak) I've gotten has been absolutely huge. When they're pulled all the way up, the front comes way down past my nose. I can't freaking see! I can try to let them rest further back on my face, but then they invariably fall off or creep forward. I blame Lord of the Rings for this aesthetic.
What I *really* want is something close-fitting, like a gamebson hood--those quilted hoods you wear under a helmet. Something that will keep my noggin warm, won't impair my vision. and look decent. I found a "elf hood" pattern that's, you know, big and billowy. But it had the right features, including the neck/collar piece. So I figured I know enough now to make adjustments on the fly to size it how I want it.
So far, it's going well.
So far, every renaissance festival hood (with or without cloak) I've gotten has been absolutely huge. When they're pulled all the way up, the front comes way down past my nose. I can't freaking see! I can try to let them rest further back on my face, but then they invariably fall off or creep forward. I blame Lord of the Rings for this aesthetic.
What I *really* want is something close-fitting, like a gamebson hood--those quilted hoods you wear under a helmet. Something that will keep my noggin warm, won't impair my vision. and look decent. I found a "elf hood" pattern that's, you know, big and billowy. But it had the right features, including the neck/collar piece. So I figured I know enough now to make adjustments on the fly to size it how I want it.
So far, it's going well.
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Celt Z
Celt Z
#246
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#247
Celt Z
Celt Z
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Of course, I had to re-make this in a light color (to contrast my darker colored costuming), and to ensure the pattern was repeatable.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
And a picture from Ye Olde Crafte Room showing the costuming I'm pairing it with.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
I've had this 't-shirt yarn' hanging around, with a specific project in mind for it. I decided to quit procrastinating and get-er-dun.
Went really quickly because I've made it before. But man, it came out huge in this yarn.
Went really quickly because I've made it before. But man, it came out huge in this yarn.
#251
GasBandit
GasBandit
#252
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
All the young people around me have been having babies. Now, they're getting old enough to start schlepping a little lovey-sized blanket around, so I've started making these.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
They look so good!
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
3rd lambie in a row. Black sheep of the family and all that. If I never see another bobble stitch again, it will be too soon.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Fun kid's blanket, with hood and hand pockets. Made with spines and trim and tail to look like a dragon.
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Tinwhistler
Halloweenie crochet season is upon me.
Tinwhistler
Halloweenie crochet season is upon me.
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Tinwhistler
I think it needs no explanation for all you nerds
Tinwhistler
I think it needs no explanation for all you nerds
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GasBandit
GasBandit
"You are ~bEaUtIfuL!~"
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
David Attenborough voice: "In their natural habitat, Intellect Devourers are an apex predator. But when they venture into the wider world, there is one predator they fear above all others. Zombies."
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Nosferatu. I don't think he turned out as cute as the zombie
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
More monsters for the spooky season
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MindDetective
MindDetective
#265
Celt Z
Celt Z
#266
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Zero from an officially licensed Nightmare Before Christmas pattern.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
working on a big project. Decided to take a break and see if I could crochet a bracelet out of hemp twine. I think it turned out ok.
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Big project I'm working on means making a ton of these...
I'm so tired of making them. I decided to take a break and work on a blanket.
I figure I can swap back and forth when I grow weary of doing the same thing over and over on each project.
I'm so tired of making them. I decided to take a break and work on a blanket.
I figure I can swap back and forth when I grow weary of doing the same thing over and over on each project.
#271
Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
Remember when I used to do crochet? Pepperidge Farm remembers. My girlfriend's youngest has hit the age where he should have a little lovey
#272
Squidleybits
Squidleybits
#273
Tinwhistler
Not really anything specific...I just kept buying Woobles. Each one showed me a slightly different technique, and then I started looking for free amigurumi patterns on the internet. There's a million of them out there
When I was ready to get into things like double crochet, bobble stitches, etc, I just youtubed tutorials and watched them over and over. Youtube tutorials didn't cut it when I was brand new, but once I got some experience, I could follow what they were doing.
Tinwhistler
Thanks!
Not really anything specific...I just kept buying Woobles. Each one showed me a slightly different technique, and then I started looking for free amigurumi patterns on the internet. There's a million of them out there
When I was ready to get into things like double crochet, bobble stitches, etc, I just youtubed tutorials and watched them over and over. Youtube tutorials didn't cut it when I was brand new, but once I got some experience, I could follow what they were doing.
#274
General Specific
General Specific
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Tinwhistler
Tinwhistler
#276
General Specific
General Specific
#277
Tinwhistler
www.ravelry.com
Any project that I have the pattern for, I list it in the project notes. I also list any problems, changes, or other notes I have about the pattern. That one, I got from here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zero-ghost-dog-2
but the embroidery for the nose is awful because crochet is too chunky for really fine detail. So, i did mine with a sharpie. I also freehanded the pumkin stem as the pattern doesn't have one. If memory serves, I attached some yarn to the top of the pumpkin with a slip stitch, did CH 3, and then did 2SC back down the chain and slip-stitched back into the original attachment point.
Tinwhistler
You can find almost all my work in any easy to find format here:
Ravelry: craftytinwhistler's Projects
www.ravelry.com
Any project that I have the pattern for, I list it in the project notes. I also list any problems, changes, or other notes I have about the pattern. That one, I got from here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zero-ghost-dog-2
but the embroidery for the nose is awful because crochet is too chunky for really fine detail. So, i did mine with a sharpie. I also freehanded the pumkin stem as the pattern doesn't have one. If memory serves, I attached some yarn to the top of the pumpkin with a slip stitch, did CH 3, and then did 2SC back down the chain and slip-stitched back into the original attachment point.
#278
Squidleybits
Squidleybits