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No. 107505

This is a thread for crochet and knitting, and other yarn-related crafts.

Anyone starting any new projects or completing old ones? Share some patterns!

No. 107506

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Not a huge knitter but I go through phases every now and then. I knit this scarf in green for an aunt a few year ago. My other aunt liked it a lot, so I would like to knit her something similar for Christmas, but I can't find many lace patterns that I think she'd like but are still within my means. May just do the same pattern but in cream or light grey. Here is the pattern if anyone is interested, it's a short repeat and pretty easy, a good pattern for someone just starting to move past basic knit and purl: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pdf/SALLaceScarf.pdf

No. 107507

I want to make my boyfriend a scarf for Christmas. I made a scarf for a friend last year and my bf hinted/joked at me that he might want one too. So I asked him what his favorite colors were but all I got was an "idk lol".

Any suggestions for patterns? He doesn't care much for fashion so I was thinking of something in a dark, neutralish color with a good thickness for snow. When I knit I like to challenge myself so I want to stay away from the basic bitch ribknit men's scarf if I can.

I'm also going to make a scarf for a friend in Texas. I don't know quite how cold their winters are so I'm not 100% on the kind of yarn I should aim for.


>>132161

That's a really cute pattern

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>>132162

What about this one?
http://com.yarnspirations.pattern-pdfs.s3.amazonaws.com/WEB-B-SCHNK-K-HandsomeScarf-ENG.pdf

And this cabled scarf:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irish-hiking-scarf
was a really good learning experience, but I don't know how a man would feel about the cables.

No. 107509

Ravelry dot com is perfect for patterns by the way. I've been using that site for years and years. Only downside is you have to make an account but that's literally it

No. 107510

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Necroing this thread because I started getting into knitting and oh my goodness it's so therapeutic.

I'm currently knitting my first scarf. The progress started off pretty slow, but in 5 days, I was able to make 6 inches of fabric and 50 loops wide using worsted weight acrylic yarn.
My next project is probably going to incorporate purl stitching and I'm going to use chunkier yarn.
I just ordered some chenille yarn off eBay, I really want to make something extra soft with it, like some socks or a hat. Maybe a simple bracelet or a plush. I think a soft yarn Yoshi or Chao would be super cute.

Hopefully in a few months, I'll try crochet, but knitting seems to be my preference. I tried crochet first, but it was a little too difficult for me at the time.

No. 107511

>>107510
i can crochet but ive never learned to knit. i thought knitting was a lot more difficult? you find it easy?

No. 107512

>>107511
Same here. Crochet is okay, but knitting is straight up magic to me. But I like the crafts better. Crochet sweater/tops always look so soviet to me.

No. 107513

>>107511
i also thought knitting would be more complicated, but the hardest part about crochet is remembering how many loops you have and where to put your hook.
knitting is pretty foolproof because you barely risk making any mistakes since the material stays on a needle, besides the part where you're switching between.

No. 107514

>>107507
wow this was me, how nostalgic. We've since broken up and he never wore that scarf. my friend loved his tho and wears it.

>>107511
I find knitting easier, but I just have more experience with it. I'm working on a basic crochet project atm, but for some reason I find the terminology less intuitive? It was also pretty awkward going from two needles to one hook. I also feel like crochet has less versatility wrt to patterns (can you even cable?), but maybe I'm just uninitiated.

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This is a cute and simple pattern. I'm gonna try this for my next project.
>>107514
Haha that's funny, I'm glad your friend put it to good use!

No. 107516

>>107511
i was the same as you anon, i learned how to crochet at age 4 and found it very easy and didn't learn how to knit for the longest time but last year I made it a new years resolution to learn how to and honestly it is not that bad! more tediuous than crocheting for sure, but it's alright! have knitted 6 pairs of socks since lol (not just for me but also as xmas gifts). i prefer to knit in continental fashion bc it's less confusing to me lol and if I get stumped with a particular stitch or something I just look it up on youtube

my only issue is that i can't do it for long stretches of time bc my fingers start hurting, guess that could be alleviated if i used bigger needles&chunkier yarn but i like the fine look. also making coloured patterns is fun! like pixel art in a way!

>>107509
oh I love raverly! it is also really helpful when trying to figure out how variegated yarn will look like knitted up!

No. 107517

>>107516
I've been crocheting for years as well and tried knitting on several occasions, but I'm struggling to spend enough time doing it to get familiar with the stitches and getting past the beginner phase. I love the cabled blanket and sweater patterns I've seen but I've kind of given up on ever being able to make something like that. Just can't get the same effect with crochet.

Are socks difficult? I always need more socks for work.

No. 107518

>>107517
nayrt but knitting socks isn't difficult at all! if you know how to knit stockinette, ribbing, and can do basic decreases, you're golden. only kicker is getting used to circular needles/DPNs if you aren't familiar with them already.

i recommend this pattern:
https://ontheneedlesdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/socks-by-the-numbers.pdf

i've probably knitted ~15 pairs with variations of this pattern and they always fit perfectly.

No. 107519

>>107517
really depends! you can knit them in plain stich (still can look very cool if you use posh yarn) or with cables/varied stitches or with changing colours etc!
I prefer knitting them toe up instead of cuff down because they are easier to try on that way and the individual knit stitches look like little hearts lol, I learned mostly through youtube tutorials, arne and carlos have a good one for the heel bit (if German short row heel is what you're into) but I used new leaf podcasts video series (vid related) for everything else! I find the foot part inbetween the toes and heel to be the annoying bit because it seems never ending unless I do a cable pattern of some sort (knitting like 70 rows of plain stitch can get to you lol). You can also use cable needles to knit both socks up at once, which helps with the "oh god, I now have to do the other sock" feeling and helps have the tensions match across both socks (so one isn't slightly bigger than the other you know), but is bit finnicky, especially when casting on and doing the heel.

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dumping some cute coloured sock work inspo

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>>107523
bit late lol

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>>107524
something about these yarns just looks so cute together idk

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No. 107528

>>107520
>>107524
Are these patterns dyed into the yarn? That's so next level wtf

No. 107529

I have never been knitting, but all these socks look so comfy and I actually may give it a try one day.
Is it rather hard, or easy and just takes much time?

No. 107530

>>107528
no! you just use 2/3 different yarn colours and drag the colour you're not using at the time at the back and switch the active yarn out when it's turn for a different colour. pic related how nordic mittens look inside out

it's not particularly hard, just finnicky as you have to match the tension of the two yarns othervise the fabric will curl, best method to do that imo is to knit one yarn English and other continental style but that varies from person to person!

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>>107530
1st patterned socks I made pic attached, took me like a week I think but I'm the anon upthread whose fingers hurt when knitting for longer stretches of time

No. 107533

>>107531
Oh wow so many colors and detailing. Good job anon!

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>>107533
thank you anon (heart emoji), it's only 3 yarns (dark green, white and a variegated one) but they do go together well!

cannot believe i forgot the pic smh
>>107530

No. 107536

>>107530
oh wait I'm an idiot, in those two pics w pumpkin and sheep patterns they are dyed into yarn, sorry! there are some cool yarns like that but they are bit pricey at least here! sorry!

No. 181866

>>107505
Anyone have easy classic looking hat knitting guides? Or mittens.

No. 181880

>>107531
I’d buy this so cute

No. 181920

>>181866
Ravelry is a really good source. Other than that, you want double pointed and circular needles. I learned how to make a hat on circulars but eventually moved onto double points because it made the finishing of it easier. Hats are really easy and fast. Mittens are pretty easy too but they come with a thumbhole which is quite easy as well.

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I go through phases on knitting, at the moment I'm doing socks in West Yorkshire Spinners Fairylights (it's a seasonal yarn, I ordered it off ebay) and they're going to be so cute!

I usually work with thicker yarn and needles since I'm from Finland and that's what I was taught to do but I'm trying to get more ambitious and try working with different weight yarn and smaller needles.

What projects do you want to sink your teeth into? I want to do a I'm a luxury few can afford-jumper from the eighties at some point etc.

No. 182365

I wish I had a girlfriend who knew how to knitt, I have no patience for it, but I love you all sweet ladies who do know how.

No. 182439

>>182365
That's sweet nonny! I hope you find someone to knit you all the things!

I knit my father-in-law socks and he's been gushing about how they are the best ones he's ever had and he's had woolen socks all his life! He might be impressed because he likes me but it still makes me happy.

No. 204147

I followed this video to make a shawl for my mom, now I'm using it again to make my own to match the one I made for her.

No. 217746

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I'm working on this scarf pattern from Lion Brand that's essentially just a 3x3 rib and I keep having this problem where the last purl before each knit stitch is super loose and looks horrible. I thought it was because my tension changes between knits and purls, but I did a few rows with consciously tight tension and it looked the same. Is it there anything I can try, or does it just go away with more experience? I've been crocheting for a year and I just picked up knitting again so I'm still a beginner.

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I only knit during the winter because I’ve got no willpower for it the rest of the time
Here’s a scarf i made for my dog

No. 217770

>>217768
What a cutie!

No. 217792

>>217768
I love your dog and how fabulous the scarf looks holy shit

No. 218351

>>217768
It's beautiful anon, great job! Your dog is very lucky to have you.

No. 219570

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Dear anons, my bf wants me to knit him a sweater, he just wants a plain cabled one really, I have a female sweater pattern that should fit the bill and I have knit up before for myself but it's female. Not to be retarded, but could I get away with it? It's just a straight up and down one, only decreases are around arm cuffs and bottom ribbing.
pic unrelated

No. 219573

>>219570
You could do that, but have you tried on Ravelry? Hundreds of free patterns on there!

No. 219574

>>219570
Women's clothing tends to look off around the shoulders when worn by men because our shoulders tend to be smaller and more rounded and our clothing reflects that. It'd be safer to keep looking for a men's pattern.

No. 219575

>>219570
There are a few things you'd need to consider:
If the sleeves are meant to be quite fitted they might end up quite tight on a man, I'd do fewer decreases than the pattern suggests.
Are the sleeves set in or more of a raglan or dropped sleeve? If they're set in I wouldn't recommend knitting that pattern for a man because it'll be very tight at the shoulders. You might also need to make the sweater a little longer than the pattern suggests.
It's such a pain in the arse to knit an entire sweater that the other anons are probably right that you should just look for a free pattern online.
Good luck anon!

No. 219880

Ty nonnies for all the advice! I tried scouring raverly for patterns but they'd either be a clusterfuck of different cables and stitches or paywalled. Or you work panels in flat and sew them together, which I'd like to avoid. The pattern that I want to use has dropped, loose sleeves which made me think it could be feasible. Might come back here in a month crying aha.

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>>219570
girl dont do it

No. 245583

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Learned about thrum/thrummed mittens, so sad it is like end of the winter now, they look so comfy and fun to make!

>>245516
Nta but I saw a discussion thread on this elsewhere and apparently if you weave in some strands of your hair it counters it? Love the slightly witchy/Victorian vibe of this superstition tho. Have any knitanons experienced the sweater curse?

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>>245583
Ah, I really wanted to crochet thrummed mittens like last month but decided it would be too late for it. I'm not really a mitten person, but they look so cute and cozy.

No. 245699

How did you all learn to knit? My great-aunt taught me how ages ago, and when I picked it back up again recently I tried to learn from online tutorials and I could not figure out purls until my mom showed me the lazy way to do them in continental style. Somehow I became convinced that I had been taught Russian-style knitting, aka that weird shit with intentionally twisted stitches, when I had actually learned regular continental all along and all my projects were coming out wonky as a result.

No. 245702

>>245583
>>245635
You could just make them now and wear them the next winter, though?

No. 245734

>>245699
seconded. i was never taught to knit or crochet, is there a kit that i could buy to start learning?

No. 245756

>>245734
ayrt, the best way to learn is to have someone show you. Most local yarn stores (i.e. not the big box hobby stores) have some kind of knitting and/or crochet classes, and if you're lucky you can find one for beginners. Other than that, VeryPinkKnits on YouTube is a great channel. I don't really like how she teaches continental purling, but I also think that most American tutorials over-complicate continental purling. If you just put the working yarn over the left needle like it's another stitch and guide the right needle through with your left thumb the stitch practically makes itself, but I digress. As for kits, all you need to start is some cheap yarn, preferably bulky/category 5 because it's easier to work with as a beginner, and then either knitting needles or a crochet hook of the appropriate size. You can just get the size recommended on the yarn package if you're unsure, or if you're following a pattern use what the pattern says. For first projects in either knitting or crochet, squares and/or simple scarves are good. For knitting, you can try first garter stich (knit each row) and then stockinette (knit one row, purl the other, and so on). The first things you make will probably be hideous but that's OK. If you get bored of the beginner's rectangle, make a Ravelry account and try looking for easy patterns. Hats are usually not too complicated, but most knitted hats will require circular or double-pointed kneedles so those are better tackled once you're past the beginner phase. Have fun!

No. 245763

>>245699
Crochet, not knitting, but I'm 100% self taught. None of my older relatives know how to do anything crafty, so one summer about 5 years back, I picked it up and learned everything via online tutorials. Some video, mostly blog posts and beginner's patterns.

No. 245770

>>245699
I had knitting in school but I never learnt it there, had my parents help with the projects we had to do and couldn't do anything besides plain knit stitch. Then like 3 years ago I learned on my own via youtube tutorials because I wanted some cozy knit socks.

Anyone here has any experience buying yarn cones? I just realised its much cheaper than buying normal balls of yarn even if you go for high quality stuff. I read about the waxy coating and stuff but was wondering if anyone here has practical insight/negative experiences with them.

No. 245796

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Anyone want to share your favorite free patterns you've made?

https://www.mamainastitch.com/diagonal-diamonds-woven-throw-crochet-pattern/

I love this stitch so much.

No. 245798

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>>245796
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/free-pattern-knit-a-snail-pattern/615550-1000

She comes out lovely, considering trying to scale up the pattern for a huge snail.

No. 245834

>>245798
anon this is so cute! now i want to make a massive one with chunky yarn

No. 245840

>>245699
Crochet, but I only taught myself recently with videos. I just saw yarn in Walmart and decided to pick it up.

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>>245796
I made this scarf for my mom and I almost kept it for myself because it's so warm and squishy.

https://leftinknots.com/home/coffee-bean-infinity-scarf-crochet-pattern

No. 245910

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https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WoolCoutureCompany This ladies etsy shop is so lovely, it makes me want to get into crochet and knitting. I love the kits she does!

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>>245910
So sweet!

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Per request of the anon in /ot/, this is the page I was talking about. These are Creative Grandma's stitch of the week patterns. I said 50 in my posts, but I now realize that it's actually 257 stitch patterns. They're all free and I plan on trying them all.
https://creativegrandma.net/crochet-patterns/
Pic is just a random picture, not from the site.

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Oh my god what a perfect thread! I'm a pattern """designer""" (of zero fame with no audience) but I'm knitting myself a sweater right now and designing it as I go. I've posted about it in /ot/ without knowing about this thread! My night has been made. I did German shortrows at the back so the neckline doesn't choke me to death, its hard to take pictures of but I'm nearly at the sleeve separation now. I recently made a croptop too but my photos of it are shitty.

No. 248363

>>248362
That yarn is so beautiful! I don't know anything about knitting, but it looks great so far anon.

No. 248364

>>248363
Thank you kindly, anon!

No. 248600

>>248362
That yarn is gorgeous, anon! Would you mind sharing the brand/colorway?

No. 248723

>>248362
That's beautiful, anon! The idea of doing my own pattern terrifies me, the most I'll do is tweak an existing one. Please post pics when it's done if you're comfortable doing that!

No. 248757

>>248362
This is so beautiful! Amazing work so far nonna, I hope you share the finished project when you're done!

No. 248789

>>248600
Thank you!! It's just a Michael's Store Loops'n'Threads brand. I'll link it! I like it because its an incredibly soft acrylic meant for baby blankets, but I notice that it gets fuzzy really quickly. The colourway is called Blossom in case the link doesn't go to that colour directly.
https://www.michaels.com/baby-delight-yarn-by-loops-and-threads/M20015465.html?dwvar_M20015465_size=7%20oz&dwvar_M20015465_color=White
>>248723
Thank you! Tweaking patterns is how you begin to make your own, that's how I started! Eventually you get really comfortable with not using a base. I'll post if I remember! >>248757
Thank you so much as well!

No. 248802

How do you anons feel about using free patterns to make things to sell? I’ve considered getting a booth at a local shop and selling these hats I like to make (not because I need a side hustle, it’s because I have fun making them, but have run out of family/friends to gift them to.) However, the pattern is a random internet person’s free pattern, so I feel kind of weird about doing something like that. Using it to make a profit.

No. 248803

>>248802
I don't think there's anything wrong with it but I'd feel a bit weird about it personally as well.
You could always contact the person and ask their permission if you're unsure, or maybe find a similar free pattern by a big company like Lion/Red Heart/Drops etc where it would feel less like a big deal? Is it a really specific pattern or is it quite simple?

If it's just for fun rather than profit, you'd maybe feel less weird about it if you gave any profits to a charity or something? Of course you don't have to do that, it's your time and your work, just a suggestion!

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Does anyone have any cute sky-themed amigurumi patterns? I've been trying to make a mobile for my friend's new baby. So far I have a bunch of clouds and raindrops, plus a rainbow colored base I'm attaching them to. I'm thinking about adding a sun and some birds or bees, I'm not sure yet.

>>248172
Thanks for the link nona! I was just looking for a resource with different crochet stitches to try out.

Also I just watched one of her videos and for whatever reason it really hit me in the kokoro. She really reminds me of my own grandma who passed away like 10 years ago. She was really good at knitting and sewing but I never got a chance to learn from her.

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This is more of a rant, but I hate when I find a pattern I really like, but the instructions are unclear as fuck. I'm looking at a pattern for a case and they don't even include the instructions for every part of the case. It's not too complicated, so it won't be hard to just wing it but it's still very annoying.

No. 251246

>>251070
Which parts are you confused about? Creating the bottom portion before you start crocheting in the round? I hate when patterns are like that, too. Sometimes the pattern creator has a "contact me" portion of the pattern if you get confused though near the end.
Also I just started knitting a beanie. I know it's Spring but I'm hoping to have stock for the winter and for Christmas gifts without overwhelming myself come Winter again. I'd post a picture but my lighting is pathetic right now. The yarn is an alpaca, silk and wool mix so it feels kinda soft but kinda rough. It's not plied very tightly either so it'll be super fuzzy

No. 251338

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I love knitting but unfortunately it takes way too long. So I bought a knitting machine for 50 Euros and now I am able to knit a cardigan in two weeks. I am too shy to post my stuff here but I found something similar to mine. It is inspired by an outfit Harry Styles wore to a concert.

No. 251344

>>251338
I was thinking about buying a knitting machine but it looked kinda complicated to use? what has been your experience with it nonny?

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>tfw I get yarn barf

No. 251866

who the FUCK invented UK sizing

No. 251892

I've just realized that when I'm working in a round I can put a marker in for every last stitch instead of tediously counting my stitches for every round. I feel so retarded for not doing this earlier, especially since I've been marking every last stitch in a row on a blanket I'm working on. I just didn't think to do it with any other projects.

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I just started learning to knit a few months ago and I love it so much, it's so satisfying and meditative (when I'm not fucking it up)

I am about to start knitting this vintage pattern out of cotton worsted for summer. I love the photo because it's how I imagine I'll feel wearing my stupid little vest

No. 252034

>>252027
That is so cute anon! It looks like it will be very comfortable

No. 252968

Can anyone guess what yarn weight is in vidrel? She doesn't say and I'm a beginner so I'm not good at identifying weights. I thought it may be alright to use the same weight of yarn that was instructed in the original pattern for the cats but I've never made a garment before (other than accessories) so I'm not sure if it would be alright to use worsted weight yarn for a sweater.

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>>252968
Since she used a 5mm hook, it sounds like you’re right that it’s about a worsted weight. Good luck with your sweater!

No. 253299

>>253237
Thank you so much anon! I appreciate it.

No. 253306

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My biggest pet peeve regarding patterns is when someone makes an entire video tutorial for how to make an item, and then you have to pay for the written pattern. I prefer reading written patterns so I can watch other stuff when crocheting so it just sucks. I know people wanna make money off of their work, that doesn't bother me (it doesn't even bother me when pattern makers do stuff like say "no selling items made with this pattern") but why would you make a free video tutorial if you want to charge for the pattern.

No. 253531

How can I fix a gaping hole in a wool sweater if I have no prior experience in knitting or sewing? It's aprox 2 inches wide, a bit less. Is it even worth trying?

No. 253568

>>253306
Because it's a great way to advertise and get people to buy your pattern. I understand your frustration but you can't just expect things for free. They deserve compensation for their artwork. I hope you get what you need though anon!

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>>253531
There are a handful of ways to mend a hole in a knit. If the hole is vertically short enough you may just be able to kind of “sew” it shut with similar yarn. If it’s a larger hole, maybe get a speedweve darning loom of the necessary size and a tapestry needle set. There are a lot of YouTube tutorials showing how to darn with one. Look for one that shows someone darning a knit garment (for some reason a lot of ppl use them for darning jeans too).

No. 284135

How difficult is it to learn to crochet? I saw an amazing project I really want to make, but I have no crochet experience. Does it have a big learning curve or does mastering a few basic stitches allow you to make most things? Compare it to sewing if you can.

No. 284136

>>284135
It can be a bit hard to get a hang of the basics (slip knot, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet) but yes after you learn those you can make most things. Any other stitches that a pattern might call for will be easy to learn if you already know those.

I recommend vidrel, the Crochet Guru. When I was learning I used multiple different tutorials but this channel helped me the most.

No. 284687

who keeps bumping and deleting

No. 299404

What would be the best way to get started dyeing my own yarn? Do people just buy white/plain yarn like cotton or wool, and add those dye packets that you can use for clothes, or is there more to it than that?
Sorry to necro a dying thread, I have hope that it will thrive again!

No. 299426

Oh nice! Had no idea there was a thread for this! I hate chenille and plush yarn, talked about it in art salt like a week or two ago

No. 299443

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>>299426
Plush and chenille are up there with black yarn on the list of yarns I hate but roving takes the (yarn) cake. Even faux-roving like Red Heart Unforgettable AKA Unforgiveable makes me ragequit like a Fortnite-playing moidlet when I inevitably try to frog it.

No. 299512

>>299443
I had to look up what that even was. Sounds evil.

No. 299523

Maybe a stupid question: How do you choose a garment pattern ensuring that it's flattering on you? My fear is knitting my first sweater, putting in all that effort, and it looks busted

No. 299553

>>299443
It definitely deoends, to a degree, on how you're caring for/using it… But roving yarn also holds up like shit over time IMO. Hands down the worst.

No. 299554

>>299404
She's a TiF, but handweavers on tumblr is probably an approachable person to ask this question to.

No. 299900

>>299443
Plush and chenille is so fun to work with for me. I love it!

No. 299982

What are some of your favourite simple stash busting projects for crochet? My motivation to start a long project is frazzled but I still want to be making something.
I’m working on a little book pouch/sleeve currently to keep my book safe if I’m carrying it in my bag and it’s a perfect mix of simple and quick to just switch my brain off

No. 300008

>>107505
I'm trying to teach myself, and am casting on okay, but literally can't figure out how to add a second needle. Does anyone have any videos that may help? The ones I've found still leave me a bit hopeless.

No. 300013

>>299982
It’s pretty boring, but I just make granny squares. Someday I’ll get a blocking board and also have enough to make a massive blanket, I hope. Only have like 20 or so right now.

No. 300014

To those of you who knit and crochet, so you find yourself being more picky about yarn material with crochet? I was trading leftover yarn with a friend who knits and she rolled her eyes when I said that I can’t stand acrylic because of the way it rugburns my fingers.

No. 300033

>>300008
This is the one I used. She also has one for continental style. It still took me lots of pausing and repeating and slowing down the speed though.

No. 300225

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I'm being forced to check the gauge for a garment I'm working on, and no matter what hook I use it's always one or two stitches more than I need.

No. 300313

I am terrible at remembering numbers so I can only loom. Could I knit, or is it alot like crochet in that you have to remember your rows?

No. 300317

>>300313
You can just count rows and stitches in crochet

No. 300404

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>>300014
You tend to handle the yarn more when you crochet so the risk of slowly garroting your fingers is higher than with knitting, plus crochet tends to make a denser fabric so shitty yarn really screws up the drape of the finished product. I only ever crochet with shitty acrylic yarn when I'm testing out a new technique or making a functional item that needs a tough, structured fabric. Recently I made a wonderfully rigid pencil case from this horrible scratchy acrylic that would not be suitable for any wearables other than maybe a biblically accurate John the Baptist cosplay, and it cracks me up that it's advertised as a blanket yarn (picrel but in taupe).

No. 300405

>>300404
you have an astounding way with words anon

No. 300618

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NONNIES what should i gift to a woman who loves knitting? would just yarn be enough, or ? maybe there's something cool!

No. 300627

>>300618
nice yarn, nice needles, nice pattern book

No. 300642

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>>300618
You could get her a yarn bowl, picrel is a basic one but there are tons of cute kitchy ones out there too, like my mom has one shaped like a sheep

No. 301517

>>299443
Returning to the thread because I bought and started using this for a project, and while I don't regret it (the color is really nice), it is an absolute mess to work with and I can't ever undo my stitches

No. 301571

How do you follow YouTube crochet tutorials when it's a mess of knots and you have no clue where to stick your hook in next kek

No. 301578

>>301571
By trying more than one channel and turning the speed of the video down

No. 301799

>>301571
I usually put the hook where I think they’re telling me to put it, and keep going for a while because it’ll become very clear if I’ve made a mistake. Then I’ll just rip the stitches out and try again, usually it becomes a bit clearer after I’ve fucked it up a few times. Time consuming but the payoff is worth it

No. 301901

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What's your favorite yarn anons? It can be a brand, a type of yarn, or your favorite fiber. I personally like anything soft, fluffy and thick (like chenille or the Lion Brand hometown yarn). The process with fluffy yarns is a struggle but I think they make nice projects.

No. 302128

>>301571
The cleanliness of your work and ability to interpret it will get better with practice, and there's not really any way around that other than just continuing to go for it until you get there, like >>301799 says.
There are a lot of tutorials out there dedicated to how to read your work, though, if you want some extra help. Not going to be much use until you get practice in to the point where things look consistent, though.

No. 302170

>>301901
wool with tweed

No. 302886

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Does anyone else find the hooker jokes pretty corny? It was funny at first, but I kind of roll my eyes when I hear them. It doesn't have anything to do with my personal feelings on actual hookers or anything, btw

No. 303026

>>302886
normie humor

No. 304993

I'm making last minute Christmas scarf. Pray for me.

No. 305003

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>>302886
agreed, hooker jokes are cringe. its in the same category of thing as "doggo" and "heckin good boi"

speaking of crochet cringe, there was drama in a facebook group I'm in because some moron is making crocheted packers complete with ball hair and shaft veins. I guess several people had the AuDAcItY to click the LOL-reaction which caused the OP to start frothing about transphobia. i didn't want to get banned from the group so I restrained myself from pointing out that no one is desperate enough for "gender affirmation" to stuff a cartoonish wooly knob in their pants.

No. 305013

>>305003
I find this super cute lol

No. 305046

>>305003
Imagine the smell of those acrylic sweat-absorbers inside the panties of an unwashed fujoshi, cooking in that fleshpit for multiple days.

No. 305048

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After the holidays I will use my yarn stash to make a shongololo. https://www.projectarian.com/shop/product/shuttle-the-shongololo-free-pattern/
>>304993
I pray.

No. 305049

>>305048
oh my god i have the exact same pipe dream. i managed to do that designer's octopus and dragon so i can personally say she's an excellent pattern writer

No. 305051

>>305003
Are those…hairy fucking balls?

No. 305052

>>305048
Omg, I saw this yesterday and wsntbto make it too! It would definitely be a long-term sort of project for me. Thank you for your prayers nonny, I am very nearly done with the scarf.

No. 305079

>>305003
I've seen these before but.. sold as lil gag gifts. Which is what they should be.

No. 305091

>>305046
>>305051
>>305079
The OP was getting pissed at anyone in the thread even making a lighthearted, well intentioned joke about these. It also amuses me to no end that they photographed most of them in a dim room with flash lighting at weird angles, just like a real dick pic

No. 305093

>>305048
Thanks nonnie, I will make this one day.

No. 305173

Can more knowledgable nonnas help? I'm a begginner with crocheting and I made the 2nd sleeve of my cardigan too lose. It required less rows compared to the 1st one and is only a centimeter higher. Other than that, they're almost identical size wise. Would it still "work" or will it ruin the whole project? I'm quite anxious about it since this is my first cardi. All of your advice is appreciated.

No. 305177

>>305173
Did you do a gauge swatch? Also it may be more helpful to post this on the crochet subreddit.

No. 305179

>>305177
I havent, I dont have the tool for it. I didnt even know what that was until now kek. most of the results are related to knitting, but i didnt know that it could be used for crocheting too. But thanks nona!!

No. 305182

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>>305179
You shouldn't need anything but a ruler or measurement tape really. Gauge is just how many stitches are in a 4 inch section of your crochet pieces. It's pretty important for most garments (like your cardigan) to make them fit properly, and patterns usually have how much your gauge should be at the beginning.
https://www.interweave.com/article/crochet/crochet-gauge-swatch/

If the second sleeve is looser, you may have just loosened your tension. I also meant to ask, did the pattern say the sleeve required less rows or did it just end up looking like it needed less rows? I was gonna say that if it's not a noticeable difference you may not need to frog it, but it might end up looking weird when you inevitably have to wash the cardigan.

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>>305182
yes, I didnt put as much tension on the 2nd sleeve like i did with the first one.

The pattern i'm following didnt specify how many rows it should have, rather, it told us how much inches it should be. the 2nd looser sleeve had less rows since the loose stitches made its height longer. so instead of it being 18 1/2 like the 1st sleeve, it's 19 inches instead. so yeah, it ended up needing less rows.

pic rel. are my sleeves. left (1st) right (2nd)

like you've stated, i dont think it will be noticeable if my sweater is chunky and cuffed anyways, but i'm always open to other advice!!

No. 305189

How did you nonas learn to crochet? Do you have any book or online video/tutorials/courses you can recommend pls? There are so many out there, I don't know where to begin.

No. 305194

>>305189
I suggest this
>>284136

No. 305212

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Has anyone here ever made their own hooks (or needles)? I'm seriously thinking about buying molds, resin, and clay to try and make my own

No. 305306

Hate magic knots.

No. 305869

>>305212
To be honest Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks are my gold standard. I crochet a lot and my set of clover hooks are very comfortable and durable. As much as I love the cool resin and sparkles of custom hooks I would not recommend investing in them purely based on my love of how smooth Clover hooks feel to use.

No. 306265

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>>305212
I've never made any, but I inherited a couple hand carved crochet hooks a few years ago and I think they're so neat. I suspect they were made around the Great Depression era. Pic isn't mine, but looks similar enough.

No. 306272

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British terminology literally makes no sense at all. Why would this be called a double crochet?

No. 306317

>>306272
It’s stitched through the loop below the top I think. Normally for single in that second image I would stitch through the top string not where their hook is.

No. 306320

>>306317
I don't mean that picture specifically kek (I'm pretty sure that was called a single crochet), I just used that one because it's a picture of a single crochet.

No. 306346

>>306265
I thought it was a very cool set of wands, Harry Potter inspired but even more awesome.

No. 306491

>>305869
those are my favs too

No. 306502

>>306265
How did they know how big to make the hook?

No. 307026

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These new-ish sesame street yarns are so stinkin' cute

No. 308246

I’m looking for a pretty afghan pattern, with up to 4 different colors

No. 308249

>>308246
Knitting or crochet? What kind of vibe are you going for (cosy/rustic like a granny square blanket, something more modern, idk)? I usually use ravelry if I want to find a specific pattern but I wouldn't blame any anons here for not wanting to use it troon owner etc

No. 308251

>>308246
Use ravelry, Pinterest or ribblr.

No. 309560

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>>308249
I picked this one

No. 310404

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I've been diligently collecting my scrap yarn to turn into more, new yarn, and I'm starting to realize how different my definition of scrap yarn is to other crocheters. I consider scrap yarn to be like, the little pieces you cut off after weaving your ends or when I have an extremely tiny amount of yarn left after a project, but other people are able to make entire projects from their scrap yarn kek.

No. 310641

I'm doing some amigurumi and I was thinking, what happens if I do all my increases/decreases next to each other instead of spacing them out? Like if instead of doing for example, (3SC, inc)*6, can I do instead 18SC continuously and then 6 increases continuously?

No. 310657

>>310641
all the increases would be concentrated in one area. you can just do it yourself to figure out what it would look like. I've seen it used for more pronnounced shaping i.e. a nose on an animal head or something

No. 310730

I have only done amigurumi in the past, but am trying my hand at crocheting a blanket for the first time. It's a simple afghan, just the same alternation of sc and dc stitches over and over again. For the border, just sc all the way around.
Now, the pattern gives a specific number of recommended rows to accompany the number of starting stitches- around 205.
Will there be any issues if I don't keep track of the exact number of rows I have? Or am I good to just keep crocheting rows until the blanket is my desired size?

No. 310817

>>310730
It's just a blanket so yeah you can do it until it's however long you want.

No. 310839

>>310817
Thanks!

No. 311028

Help me make an army nonnies

No. 311045

>>311028
Cute! First amigurumi?

No. 311061

Making an amigurumi without a pattern using a very fat yarn. I need a flat, circular base, and therefore tried doing the typical magic circle of 6 chains, and then increasing by 6 stitches per round.
I believe it's due to the fatness of the yarn, but I'm ending up with a bowl shape rather than something flat. What should I do?
Increase more frequently? Add more stitches to each increase? Start with a larger number of stitches in the magic circle?
Any help is appreciated!

No. 311068

>>311061
Are you doing your increases after a certain amount of stitches? Like doing an increase every 2 stitches in one round, then an increase every 3 stitches in the next round, and so on.

No. 311129

>>311068
Yep, I'm doing what I usually do when making an amigurumi.
Ended up just using a MUCH larger hook and that resolved the issue.

No. 311369

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Anybody able to figure out how Asako Ito does her work? Rather than the traditional amigurumi made primarily from going in continuous rounds, it looks like she crochets individual panels that she then joins together (in a manner closer to traditionally sewn plushes). Does that sound about right?
I really like the greater level of flexibility this seems to lend her shapes, and am curious about trying the technique.

No. 311773

Has anyone ever bought yarn online (particularly any North American nonas?) The place where I buy my yarn doesn’t restock its colors as often as I’d like and I’m thinking of ordering on hobbii or somewhere like that. I also prefer using 100% cotton, but I think most stores carry at least some cotton yarn so that shouldn’t be a problem.

No. 312993

>>311369
I'm not familiar with that artist, but this technique sounds interesting and I think I'll try it soon as an experiment.

No. 314006

Whenever I feel like giving up on crochet, I just remind myself that I am The Chosen One and destined to do this because I basically immediately grasped how to do a magic circle

No. 314072

Anybody have a knitting or crocheting business? I got pretty far into a scarf I was planning to sell until I noticed that I made a mistake I couldn't fix so I unraveled the whole thing. It's not something that the average person who doesn't knit would be able to notice without looking closely so I'm wondering if I should have just finished the scarf anyway. What are your thoughts on this? Would you sell an item that had a mistake in it?

No. 314318

>>314072
Yeah. You're a person doing handmade items, not a machine. Imperfections will happen. If the mistake isn't really noticeable, I doubt anybody would mind.

No. 314409

>>311045
Yez ♥

No. 315024

>>314409
Update : I have made way too many and given them all to my perplexed coworkers

No. 317045

>>311773
i've bought from lion brand's website, premier, bamboomn, joann's and amazon. what did you have questions about nonna?

No. 324013

I want to knit some useful gifts for a soon to be mom friend. I was thinking about burp blanket (I don't know the name but the thing you cover yourself when your baby nerd to burp ). I'm not sure about the optimal dimension but I'm more worried about the yarn to use so it dont become ugly and faded after multiple wash. Would a cotton or acrylic be best ? I guess the way the yarn is spun would play in it looking ok after the wash



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