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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. 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. 107513
>>107511i 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
>>107507wow this was me, how nostalgic. We've since broken up and he never wore that scarf. my friend loved his tho and wears it.
>>107511I 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.
No. 107515
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This is a cute and simple pattern. I'm gonna try this for my next project.
>>107514Haha that's funny, I'm glad your friend put it to good use!
No. 107516
>>107511i 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!
>>107509oh I love raverly! it is also really helpful when trying to figure out how variegated yarn will look like knitted up!
No. 107517
>>107516I'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
>>107517nayrt 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.pdfi've probably knitted ~15 pairs with variations of this pattern and they always fit perfectly.
No. 107519
>>107517really 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
No. 107525
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>>107524something about these yarns just looks so cute together idk
No. 107530
>>107528no! 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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>>1075301st 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. 107535
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>>107533thank 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. 182364
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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. 182439
>>182365That'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. 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. 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. 219575
>>219570There 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. 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!
>>245516Nta 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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>>245583Ah, 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. 245756
>>245734ayrt, 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. 245770
>>245699I 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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>>245796https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/free-pattern-knit-a-snail-pattern/615550-1000She comes out lovely, considering trying to scale up the pattern for a huge snail.
No. 245866
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>>245796I 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!
No. 248172
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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. 248789
>>248600Thank 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>>248723Thank 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!
>>248757Thank you so much as well!
No. 248803
>>248802I 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!
No. 248812
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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.
>>248172Thanks 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. No. 251070
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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
>>251070Which 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
>>251338I 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
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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
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>>252968Since she used a 5mm hook, it sounds like you’re right that it’s about a worsted weight. Good luck with your sweater!
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. 253597
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>>253531There 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. 284136
>>284135It 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. 299443
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>>299426Plush 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. 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. 300404
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>>300014You 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. 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. 300642
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>>300618You 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. 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
>>301571The 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. 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
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>>302886agreed, 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. 305052
>>305048Omg, 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. 305093
>>305048Thanks
nonnie, I will make this one day.
No. 305182
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>>305179You 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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>>305182yes, 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. 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
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>>305212I'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. 307026
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These new-ish sesame street yarns are so stinkin' cute
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>>308249I 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. 311129
>>311068Yep, 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. 337541
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Has anyone here heard of these The Woobles kit? They're pretty popular for beginners. A kit like picrel is $30, and while I don't think it's an insane price, I think its incredibly silly that people are paying $30 to make this ugly little thing when you could everything you need for less than $30 and make something way cuter.
Also, the kit comes with a magic circle/first round already made even though magic circles come up multiple times in the pattern. So whoever buys this is going to have to learn how to make a mc anyway.
No. 337542
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>>337541Samefag, and this bundle is going for $120. One hundred and twenty dollars. But I do get the idea that their target audience probably isn't people who want to learn how to crochet, but for people that just want a quick craft project and to make something cute.
this amigurumi has hella gaps btw No. 337547
>>337541I don't knit, just saw your post while browsing. IMHO, this kit looks adorable and I guess it's more of a gift thing that something a serious knitter would buy.
I think it's like that "paint by the number" pictures that you can gift to someone, they are pretty fun and you can do it just in one weekend and than get the result to sit on your shelf.
Although I guess it's would be a poor gift for a pro. I draw in ink and my classmates once gifted me an adult coloring book. I didn't knew what to do with it, since it's not my cup of tea (if I like drawing, than sure I would love a coloring book… uh, no?). But at least I had fun coloring it with brother when we had a blackout. So, a funny gift, but I guess not everyone would be impressed with it.
No. 344085
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would it be possible to make cardigans that look like these as a total beginner if I took it slow and was very meticulous? I'm assuming it'd be very difficult and take me a long time but is still doable
No. 344814
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I'm forever stuck in a loop of buying a gazillion of these and then loosing all of them. I don't een know where they go.
No. 344969
>>344814I find it helps having a tools kit with pockets and zippers. That's how I managed to keep my stitch markers in a place where I know I'll find some. I put my tapestry needles in there too.
The problem is having enough stitch markers when you have the tendency to have a lot of WIPs at the same time.
No. 348785
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>>348157Have you tried them yet nonna? Hobbii has some really pretty yarns, I like these dahlia ones.
No. 350759
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This was my first time making dolls but I think it came out really good.
Pattern is by Greenfrog crochet.
No. 350868
>>349633Thanks for the review anon! I might buy some now.
>>350759Very cute! It looks super neat and well-made, especially for a first time.
No. 358005
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Does anyone know or could share a tutorial on any tricks to hide these? I made one of those bags that you flip inside out but these things end up at the bottom of the purse.
Also, where is the cheapest place I can buy yarn? Specifically the chunky one for sweaters? I currently get mine at Hobby Lobby where it's sometimes 30% off. Regular price is $4.99 - 8.99. I'm wondering if there's a place I can buy in bulk for cheaper and it's not crap quality?
So far I really like the Yarn Bee brand.
Thanks in advance.
No. 358094
>>358012samefagging too, lol. I also mostly shop at hobby lobby, though I usually go for I love this cotton just because I can't stand the feeling of acrylic on my hands. The obvious drawback with that is that it has a pretty limited color palatte. Cotton is also more expensive. I've been looking into online cotton brands (like hobbii) but I haven't found any yet to match how much I like I love this cotton.
For acrylic, you could try big twist from joanne's? It also comes in a very wide color variety and is probably of a similar price point.
No. 358097
>>358092>>358094You're the best! And thank you for the brand recommendations! I'm going try that for the eyes.
I've never gone to Joanns for yarn because they're always out of stock of everything, have limited variety of things and tend to be more expensive at least where I live.
I always see the people who make the tutorial videos have sooo much yarn in their rooms and wonder how they're able to buy so much lol.
No. 358120
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>>358092Worked perfectly thank you!
No. 360171
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>>359698I did it anyways lol.
I have some acrylic yarn I really wanted to get rid of so I didn't really mind if it came out looking nice or not. I have a pretty strong tension when I stitch so maybe that helped?
No. 361535
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>>360260From what I can see on her shop, looks like she's going treble crochet, but in picrel she says you could switch it up with any other beginner crochet stitch you'd like.
Also if you look in the comments under the video, someone gives some indications about the first few rows that you basically repeat as you swap colors.
No. 361622
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Is it possible for a total beginner to learn to crochet with this super thin, 100% cotton yarn? Like an idiot, I ordered a ton of the stuff online because it was relatively cheap, nice colours, and 100% cotton (my favourite material), without realising how thin it was or that pure cotton yarn is difficult to work with. When I opened the box and realised I shelled out for literal string I wanted to cry kek. Clearly I did not do enough research beforehand but it is what it is. I can't return it and I don't have the money to buy more materials, so this is all I have to work with.
My main problem is that it's so small and thin, I struggle to count and insert my hook into stitches I already made. As much fun as I have making the first row, I have never managed to start the second. The actual mechanics of crochet make perfect sense to me and I can follow tutorials just fine, but my yarn/hook not behaving as expected has been seriously demoralising.
>Should I just give up for now and wait to buy different yarn? Or should I try to push through?
>Would a smaller or larger hook help?
I have only 4.5mm and 5mm right now, and I read somewhere that using a bigger hook could make it easier.
>Should I try to loosen up the stitches to make them more distinct and easier to put the hook into?
I have more fun and feel more satisfied making tight stitches, but if loosening up is my only recourse then I will try.
Thank you crochet nonas, I would really appreciate your advice.
No. 361655
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How do I differentiate when something is supposed to be knitted or if it’s able to be chrochet? (complete beginner). Like pic related
No. 361660
>>361622You can do something really simple and use two balls of yarn simultaneously to crochet, as if the two separate strands of yarn were one. I can't see on the label for which crochet hook size the yarn is recommended, but if you double the yarn up, you roughly double the recommended hook size depending on how tight or loose the spinning of the yarn is (for example crocheting with two size 4mm recommended yarns gets you close to a size 6mm to a size 8mm hook project).
I do that whenever I have a lot of yarn leftovers I wanna use up in projects, that way you can still practice your stitches and see if that's good for you.
Getting a few hook sizes above a 5mm is advised if you're the type to prefer working with thicker yarn (it's my preference too). You'll see as you make different projects what is more fun for you to work on and what isn't.
I usually work with 4,5mm up to 8mm crochet hooks, some of them I got recently with a wire at the end to try Tunesian crochet. I have the exception of 3-4 strand yarn cakes to make shawls where I use 2,5-4mm size hooks which is way more fun for me than amigurimi making. But it's up to you to find your sweet spot/what you find fun to try out.
No. 361674
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>>361655That's definitely knit. You just have to crochet more to be able to tell the difference. To me, what immediately tips me off is the stitches all pointing up/in the same direction, the perfect arrow shaped stitches, and the lack of holes.
No. 361703
>>361660>>361668Thank you both so much! Doubling up did the trick and I crocheted my first ever ~second row,~ twas awesome. Of course then I couldn't quite manage to start the third kek but oh well. Practice makes perfect. The recommended hook size for this yarn is 5mm and, doubled up, I think I ought to go bigger. I'll keep trying with the 5mm and look into 7-10mm if it gives me too much trouble.
Ah, you have no idea how much you've helped me tonight. I feel relieved that I can actually use all this yarn, and appreciate its softness too! A blessing upon all your crochet projects. Mwah. Thank you again.
No. 365379
>>364068I don't have anyone to give any crocheted gifts for Xmas. But I'm busy making a couple of Matrixx hood in different colors (I bought the pattern for less than 10€ from that Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/creatrixinthematrixx?ref=l2-about-shopname) for myself because I like my ears to be protected from the cold winter wind.
I made one in a burgundy red already and it looks like a crossover between Little Red Riding Hood and Emperor Palpatine when I wear it kek.
No. 365539
>>365400Never used an AI generated crochet pattern, and I can imagine that it could only work with small projects (coasters, flowers, maybe granny squares etc.) ATM because I'm not sure AI could generate a complex pattern with like mosaic crochet or even patterns with Celtic cross motifs or even making intricate amigurumis (like that one IG account that makes octopi plushies) without screwing up somewhere in the amount of stitches required.
If the AI learns about all the math behind making some patterns so they are viable and not wonky looking, I'm sure in 3-4 years that AI generated patterns for crochet will make a lot of pattern sellers real mad for sure.
No. 366739
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As promised in the mundane thread: my new yarn! I am making a headband with it although I still don't have chosen a pattern, I want something simple.
No. 376912
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Can any knitter help my identify this stitch? To me it looks like stockinette but the back looks like the front if you look closely at the few parts you can see the scarf turned, so it's impossible. I was thinking maybe fisherman's rib but the stitches look so tight. I want to make a scarf just like this, I even have Lana Grossa Pappagallo yarn like the one used in this scarf (just different color), but I've been atempting it with 6mm needles (what they recommend) and it looks too loose. It's probably because I am an absolute beginner and I have no proper tension. Should I work with needles a size smaller?
No. 376914
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>>376912It looks like double-sided knitting. I haven't tried it but as far as I understand you knit two sides simultaneously and it results in a thicker fabric
No. 377395
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>>376917A 1x1 rib stitch will give you results similar to that and would be beginner-friendly. Just make sure your needles are on the small end of appropriate for your yarn gage.
No. 379385
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>>376914>>377395Scarf anon here! I gave it a try, well, several tries, and now I have a reasonable piece of double stockinette that I'm determined to keep growing until I have my scarf. It looks a bit wonky but not only I've managed to only make 2 mistakes at the border, but fix one mistake in the middle inserting a lifeline afterwards. That was the most complex thing I did. Casting actual stitches instead of doing the most simple way of casting was also difficult, but I am positive that once i block the finished project the edges will look neater. This takes much more time than crochet, but the scarf is so light yet puffy I am not regretting quitting crochet for a while. I crocheted a scarf with merino yarn some months ago and it ended up being so heavy that I am also going to reuse that yarn for a knitted project instead.
No. 380878
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>>380876Are you sure your tail yarn is on the correct side? You have to make sure it's on the opposite side of your hook and that you're crocheting over it, or it won't close. Idk how you make your look, but if you wrap it around your finger, I recommend making a chain before you slip it of your fingers. It keeps it together and helps if you're having trouble doing your stitches.
No. 406252
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making harnesses for my kitties because they've been dying to go outside lately.
No. 425473
>>424700Knitting in the round on circular needles is super easy as long as you pay attention when you join after cast on and use stitch markers. It’s easier than knitting flat imo because there’s no wrong side to worry about. I even got into steeking (which involves cutting into your work) because I prefer knitting in the round over knitting flat even for cardigans and such.
Knitting on double-pointed needles can be very fiddly, but it’s necessary for some smaller structures like narrow sleeves/ sleeve cuffs and socks. I’d imagine it’s even more daunting for someone who’s used to only using a single crochet hook. It’s definitely something you can get used to with practice, though.
A pattern with wide sleeves might not need DPNs at all, so that might be a good project to start with.
No. 428556
>>107505why did you choose an AI OP pic
nonny?
No. 428607
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>>428555Well my cat blob looks like an eldritch abomination so far but that's ok. Was tempted to abandon this one but I'll try to embrace how cursed it looks and continue kek Spoilered because I don't want people on the front page to see my cursed felt cat.
No. 435881
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Can I do pic related with elastic thread to tighten up part of a garment in stocking stitch? I just finished knitting myself a sweater vest that was supposed to have negative ease in the waist but ended up stretchier than intended so now it’s a bit baggier than I would’ve liked. I’ve only seen people use this technique in ribbed cuffs and necklines.
No. 441713
>>441637>How do you knit less tight?I knit combination style so for me it's a matter of holding the yarn loosely and not pulling it taut. But if you wrap the yarn to knit then it might have to do with the way you wrap it?
Or it could be that maybe you're knitting too close to the tip of the needle. Before moving on to the next stitch make sure to slide the one you just knit to the widest part on the needle, don't leave it on the tip or it'll be too tight.
No. 442655
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I'm a beginner and my goal rn is to make cute colourwork socks. I've done a few single basic short socks to get an idea of how socks are constructed and they're fine. Is it too soon to jump into picrel? Or should I practice colourwork on just plain squares or something first?
No. 443622
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I've finished the 'back of heel' part and ended like it said on a row 3 with right side facing, I haven't turned my work. I have reversed YO stitches on my right needle and single stitches + reversed YOs on the left.
The next part 'bottom of heel' is where I'm stuck. I think I might be misunderstanding what 'leaving YO' means? What does the leaving part mean?
I must be doing something wrong because on row 2 it says to p to paired stitches, but I can only purl 1 stitch before getting to the paired stitches so idk.
No. 443674
>>443622Never mind looking at it again I don't think I ended on the right row after all lol.
Still what does leaving yarn over mean?
No. 444723
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How do you girls keep tracking your projects? Made my first garment out of linen and it’s a pick and choose of different techniques that I forgot where I found them. Videos, instructions…how would you get an overview of your project? I’m stuck at the right sleeve and forgot how I did that
No. 447772
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I don't get it, why make all these DS stitches and then knit them together again?
No. 450239
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https://kweenbee.com/easy-to-knit-owl-fingerless-gloves-free-knitting-pattern/ I've made 2 pairs of these already, they're so nice. I've only ever knit a simple scarf and these weren't too difficult, they fit really well too. Highly recommend this pattern even if the owls might be a little dated, it's not too noticeable anyway it just looks like cableing if you dont add the eyes.
No. 450246
Can someone explain to me the appeal of Stephen West Knits? Some of his designs are interesting but most of them are butt ugly and/or boring, yet every other knitter's profile I look at includes at least one of his designs and they're always really hyped up about it for some reason. I regularly run across (female) designers on Ravelry whose work is at least as interesting or innovative but nobody's freaking out about them the way they freak out about this weird little bald dude.
>>449706People often used to give me these cheap amigurumi kits for some reason and the yarn is always the crunchiest, stickiest acrylic and the included crochet hooks are made of thin plastic that snaps easily. 0/10 would not recommend.
No. 455268
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Used up some GITD yarn from my stash to make pic rel. Mittens are
https://www.lionbrand.com/products/fairbanks-crochet-mittens-crochet and bag is
https://www.lionbrand.com/products/star-keychain-crochet. I obviously adapted those to my yarn. Hat is from an old pattern book that I had lying around. Pretty basic, but I'm pleased with them.
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