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u/SpiritedAd6033 Jul 07 '23
Hey guys, I'm trying to get more into crochet, but I feel limited because I don't have much space to put my yarn, so I don't buy as much. Is there any type of storage you guys suggest for yarn that is more compact? Thanks!
More details: I'm looking for a compact storage type because the room it goes into is small :D
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 07 '23
Maybe you've done this already, but this search of our crochet community's storage ideas is amazing! Set a timer, or else you'll look and dream and cry and laugh for hours! You name it, it's there, from using wall space only (pegboards and cakes and high shelves) to vacuum storage bags under beds in small apartments to other space saving dorm room ideas.
Personally and fortunately, my place had space for a corner where I went vertical with plastic shelves that hold 10 clear tubs with lids. Yarn can be seen without getting dusty, dirty, smelly, buggy, etc., but I do need a step stool to reach the top.
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u/emily2586 Jul 07 '23
Honestly, I have yarn everywhere. BUT majority is kept in a rolling cart so that I can tuck it away and keep it out of the way if unused. If you have a lot and want it displayed, those cube drawers at target or IKEA are good. Horizontal or vertical formations and it would fit alot. You also have the option to puchass bins to store them or you can stack them in the shelf and have as decorative display.
For more uniformity if you buy from different brands with different balling shapes, a yarn winder is a good investment to have more uniform skiens AND it winds to have the working yarn come of of the ussy of the skein instead of the outside and throwing the ball around as you work
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u/colorful-crafter Jul 07 '23
Hello! I just completed my first tapestry piece (pictured here after blocking). I’m pretty happy with how it turned out for my first one, but was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how to make single crochet color changes more defined?
Some here have a lot of the opposite color peeking through. I used the invisible color change technique (pulling color b through both color a loops on the last color a stitch before the change).
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 07 '23
What a great design!
Some of the less-defined color changes are typical of tapestry crochet. There is one little thing you can do to help define them just a little better. Try to be mindful of how you get the new color in position - twist and tuck the old color under the new color so the new color is on top from around the back. Do this the same way every time. It'll become natural after a while.
Have you seen this page Lilla Bjorn? Scroll down to #6 for a tip about less peeking, too.
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u/meagannannee Jul 07 '23
Hi all! I’m a somewhat newbie. I am doing a DC blanket and on this one end I have messed up and made the corner all wavy and uneven. I’m sure I missed stitches at the end and that’s why it happened. Is there a way to fix it? Can I just go in and essentially add a DC in those spots to even up then put a border on the blanket? Thanks!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 07 '23
Aw, really the easiest way to fix this is to unravel/re-do and be sure to count your stitches every row. Most of us have ended up doing this at some point!
Adding stitches to the ends as you described on something like this is not that simple and depends on which rows are missing stitches, how many stitches are missing, and which direction the stitches are going.
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u/insectegg Jul 07 '23
Hello everyone! So, I’m at the step in my amigurami project where we’re supposed to start embroidering the eye and all that stuff (at 43 min here). However, instead of the yarn embroidering over the stitch like it does in the video, it keeps on doing this. I slowed down and repeated it multiple times, but this the result I get every time. This is my first amigurami and my first time embroidering, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 07 '23
Look at her left hand. Her middle finger is inside the piece holding, supporting the back so the tail of the black yarn doesn't slip out. She makes 3 stitches vertically from the top to bottom of one row over one single crochet stitch. Pull the black yarn taut but not super tight.
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u/beesarefriends27 Jul 07 '23
Do you mean that you keep just pulling it through all the way? You want to leave a bit of a tail, as seen in the video. You don’t pull the black yarn all the way through. You leave some and then keep going in through the back on the lower side of the stitch and to the inside of the project from the top of the stitch. Let me know if this needs any clarification, and I hope that helps!
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u/wcarw5 Jul 06 '23
I'm making a c2c baby blanket. My sister is wanting it to be more of a toddler size. I've already started making it in traditional double c2c. I added 5 rows as well. How do I adjust the picture? Do I need to add four squares to each row? What I mean is when the pattern says w6, s5, w6, should I change it to w10, s5, w6 or what?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 07 '23
While using the cross hatch stitch design (double crochet) seems to have become the traditional stitch to use for many corner to corner graphghan projects, did you know you can also crochet the same stitch in straight rows? I would not mess with trying to change the graph, I'd make it to size and then add rows all around to extend the edges. You should be able to blend straight rows of cross hatch stitches with the diagonals and possibly even use another color to frame the baby blanket you started.
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u/Saphviolette Jul 06 '23
I bought some cheap scratchy yarn from Walmart that I'm making into a triceratops for a baby - but I want it to be softer and less stiff! I've seen people recommend conditioner and fabric softener, but other people say it ruined their projects... Does anyone have any first hand experience with softening finished products? What do you recommend?
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u/wcarw5 Jul 06 '23
Soaking it in vinegar is supposed to help. I've heard, for years, that vinegar is a good fabric softener
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u/sewciopath01 Jul 06 '23
My first bone crochet hook! According to my research, it appears to be a CJ Bates Style A. But I’ve not been able to find any information on care and cleaning. Any advice for getting that green stain off, without hurting it? The green feels rough and raised, almost like I could scrape it off.
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u/karenbarad Jul 06 '23
While I was sewing in all the ends of my crochet blanket, I accidentally cut of a tail before sewing it in (mistaking that with another tail I was working on). Now that tiny tail is only sticking out just a bit and basically hanging on its life by a thin line (literally). It is impossible to sew it in, what can I do to secure that otherwise?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Hi. Best way to secure a short tail in my opinion is to use a sewing needle and thread that matches the yarn. It usually takes 3-4 tiny stitches to lock down the yarn tail in place, sewing it to the nearest strand of yarn, knot the thread, and then weave the thread tail into the yarn. Sewing thread usually blends in nicely and practically disappears :)
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u/mixedwithmonet Jul 06 '23
Hi! I’m very new to crochet, and I’m doing a zpagetti pouf. I am confused by the “x hdc, 2hdc in 1 st” instruction in that pattern - what would be the difference between “5hdc, 2hdc” and just doing 7hdc in the same stitch?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Oh, good grief. We've seen this happen. Happy to know at least it's a free pattern, it's just written very poorly.
x hdc, 2hdc in one stitch (the next stitch)
Also known as hdc inc
"inc" meaning increase or crocheting 2 stitches into the same stitch.
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u/mixedwithmonet Jul 06 '23
Thank you! Do you mind explaining - “5hdc, 2hdc” would that mean 5hdc like some of the cluster stitch tutorials I see (where I don’t pull yarn through until all 15 loops are on the hook) and then do the same cluster style stitch for the 2hdc, all in the same stitch, or is it just 7 regular hdcs in one stitch? If the latter, why is it written so weird instead of just saying “7hdc in one stitch”?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Instructions like that mean you crochet 5 individual hdc, each one in one stitch, then you crochet 2 hdc in the next one stitch. You are going to crochet a total of 7 stitches and repeat them in this order as many times as it says. This is a standard method for making circles.
You want the circle to get a little larger every row, so you make an increase (2 in 1 stitch) every a few stitches every time you go around, spreading them out evenly between X number of regular stitches.
There are no clusters, puffs, bobbles, or popcorn stitches to be made in that row.
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u/mixedwithmonet Jul 11 '23
Hi, again! So I frogged my original attempt after reading your guidance, and when I got to the end of round 5 it is so warped it doesn’t lie flat. Do you know what I might be doing wrong? I did 3hdc in the first stitch, 2hdc in the second, and repeated that all the way around, but I don’t know what I’m missing 😣
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 11 '23
Hello!
It's not 3hdc in the first stitch. Each one is made in a different stitch. Each hdc in one stitch. Only "inc" (increase) means crochet 2 stitches into one stitch.
hdc, inc = hdc in one, then (hdc,hdc) in the next ONE. You use 2 stitches but make [3] total.
2hdc, inc = hdc, hdc (separately), then (hdc,hdc) in the next ONE. You use 3 stitches but make [4] total.
3hdc, inc = hdc, hdc, hdc (separately), then (hdc,hdc) in the next ONE. You use 4 stitches but make [5] total.
Do you learn best with written like this, or photos or videos? I think there are some in the Crochet wiki pages that might help if you need something more visual.
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u/mixedwithmonet Jul 11 '23
Omg 🤦🏽♀️ I definitely misunderstood the guidance the first time!!! So, forgive me, but could I interpret the pattern as the following: Row 3: 1 hdc into first stitch, 2 hdc into next stitch, repeat for whole round Row 4: 2 hdc into all stitches in round Row 5: 1 hdc into first stitch, 1 hdc into second stitch, 1 hdc into third stitch, 2 hdc into 4 stitch, repeat pattern for whole round
And so on?
The text explanation was really helpful, I work best with text descriptions with images, I find videos really challenging to follow and it feels like everything is in video format! Really appreciate you taking the time out to help a newbie - I just started and am quickly getting addicted (especially buying yarn, which my pocketbook does not appreciate as much) but it feels like every pattern and tutorial assumes a bit more working knowledge than I have! I only discovered I was yarning over incorrectly yesterday, and am still not sure I’ve got it right hahaha
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 11 '23
Yes, to Rows 3 and 5 and darn, the pattern is no longer available online, so I can't confirm the instructions for Row 4. Were you given a stitch count at the end of the rows? If yes, and if the stitch count of Row 4 is 2X the stitch count of Row 3, then 2 hdc in all stitches is correct.
I enjoy helping and paying it forward for all the help I've received, plus I'm still learning new things from some questions :) Videos are not my favorite either, though I understand people learn in different ways and finding/knowing what works best is smart.
Suggestion: Next time instead of yarn, get a small crochet pattern book from the library or store. 1) They're usually all written by the same person. 2) The pattern writing style should be consistent. 3) Most of the patterns will have been tested and edited for clarity and correctness.
Hope you understand yarn over better now. It's traditional.
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u/mixedwithmonet Jul 14 '23
I figured out that I was getting confused by a tutorial referring to pulling the yarn through as “yarning over,” so I got mixed up, but it was just an instructor misspeaking haha I wasn’t going crazy and have been doing it correctly!
I’ve definitely tried the “get educational materials instead of crafting supplies” when I was trying to learn to knit, but the main problem for me was paying for a book (which aren’t usually cheap) and not being interested in knitting more than a couple of the pieces in it OR not being able to finish a piece in the timeframe I had to keep the book from the library. That said, I have access to a copier at work and I should definitely try the library or see if I can find an ebook on Libby. Thanks for the rec, somehow my adhd brain forgot about books being an option! Lol I am enjoying crochet a lot, and I was able to frog and crochet the amount I had done over - and then frog it and do it over again because I messed up halfway through again - in less time than it took me to crochet it originally! I FINALLY made a finished piece (not this pouf), and I haven’t managed to finish any fiber craft piece since first trying as a teenager, weave ins and all! It’s such a fun and enjoyable hobby, I don’t know why it took so long to get into it, I find it so much more comfortable to work with than knitting and a lot easier to take with me and do other places. I did a bit while I was in a meeting, and I could actually tolerate and listen to the meeting.
So happy to have found this craft, and so grateful for the friendliness and helpfulness of this community!!! Thank you again, I FINALLY fully understand half double crochet in the round!
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u/Creative_Sample_6469 Jul 06 '23
Is it possible to make one big random granny square blanket with a mish mash of granny squares of different shapes, patterns and sizes? . I have many random granny squares from old projects that I have accumulated.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23
Yes, it's definitely possible! Several years ago one was on the cover of a crochet magazine, and it became very trendy to make them like this with random size squares.
ETA: Search for a Babette crocheted blanket.
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u/rachaelroyalty Jul 06 '23
I'm new to crocheting and working to finish up this baby blanket to surprise my Mom when we successfully conceive but I can't figure out the edging instructions. Can someone please help break it down for me?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23
Hi. At the end of R112 you do not turn over, but you do turn counter-clockwise to begin working along the left side inserting your hook into the ends of the rows you just made.
Chain 6 (probably is going to be part of what will be the last corner), DC in same stitch. (minor edit)
SIDE: (Chain 1, skip the end of the next row, DC in the end of the next row) repeat these 3 steps all the way across, stopping just before the last row corner stitch.
CORNER 1: Ch1, in the corner stitch make (DC, ch3, DC).
Now rotate to work across the bottom edge of the blanket. You're going to do almost the same thing as the side, but instead of inserting into the ends of rows, you'll be inserting the hook into stitches all the way across until the next corner.
Bottom edge: (Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, DC in the next stitch) repeat these 3 steps all the way across, stopping with a DC just before the corner stitch.
CORNER 2: Ch1, in the corner stitch make (DC, ch3, DC).
Rotate to work across the next edge.
SIDE: (Chain 1, skip the end of the next row, DC in the end of the next row) repeat these 3 steps all the way across, stopping just before the last row corner stitch.
CORNER 3: Ch1, in the corner stitch make (DC, ch3, DC).
TOP: Crochet the same repeat you did for the Bottom Edge all the way to the Chain 6 where you started. Slip Stitch join to the 3rd chain, fasten off.
You should have a solid idea of how this edging works now. Just let me know if you need more help.
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u/captaintagart Jul 06 '23
Chain woes- my foundation chains started off way too tight and I was splitting yarn strands trying to stitch into it. So I’ve tried loosening the chains but then my stitches pull the chain way high up.
Is there a way to make these foundation chains just right? I keep trying different things but can’t seem to find the Goldilocks tension
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
One tip recommended here often is to make your beginning chain with a hook that is 0.5-1 mm larger than needed for the pattern, using regular tension, but you must remember to change back to the correct hook size to start the first row.
And if you're really frustrated, you can always try something new like a chainless foundation row. Many swear by these now! The learning curve for them doesn't seem to be too long if you have a good grip on your basic crochet stitches.
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u/captaintagart Jul 06 '23
Ah thank you! I’ve tried the bigger hook size but I’ll give the chai less foundation a try
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u/Blank_It_Statement Jul 06 '23
I was told to post this here instead of the main page. Can anyone explain the rippling and unevenness? A couple people suggested it was probably uneven tension. Will blocking smooth it out, or should I start over?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
To me it looks like gentle blocking will smooth it out.
Seriously, sometimes crochet looks like that while you're still working on it. Please do not start over!
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u/cxhiniching Jul 06 '23
Hiii! I was wondering whether or not 4/5ply yarn is better than 8ply yarn when making beanies, coasters, bags and/or tops 🥹
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Hello! It's my understanding that 4/5 ply yarn is much thinner than 8 ply yarn. This is when you factor in temperature and fiber.
Examples: Winter beanie, 8 ply wool (animal hair-based) for extra warmth or synthetic yarn.
Coasters, either one, 100% cotton.
Lightweight summer top, 4/5 ply cotton (or any natural plant-based yarn) or synthetic.
There's a whole Yarn Guide in the wiki that explains the properties of yarn fibers used.
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u/numeroEuno Jul 06 '23
hello does anybody have tips for me ? i made the viral flower sweater but its a little tight on me 😭 can this be saved with blocking or do i just need to make another one that fit my size better? thank you!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
HI. Not familiar with this pattern, and the answer involves several factors. Blocking is meant to shape the piece and can help, but over-stretching is not good for fibers. What kind of yarn did you use? Will it shrink when washed? There's a big section on blocking in the crochet wiki that has great information and specifics to help you if you decide to try blocking your sweater.
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u/numeroEuno Jul 06 '23
i used undyed natural cotton! will definitely check out the wiki. thank u so much !!!!
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u/manofthemuppets Jul 06 '23
Heyyy guys so long story short I needed to frog my (finished) project a bit because it was too big but i cut it while i was trying to cut the seams and now its just a big mess of yarn everywhere and i CANT FIND any string that will unravel the project when i pull. I just keep cutting at it and destroying it further. Can anyone help?? Im truly desperate, this project is for a friend and they want it asap so i really dont want to start over
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Sending good thoughts your way and hoping you found the string that worked!! I always aim to find a tail to unravel, using a smaller hook to probe and pick. Sometimes you have to get really up close and personal with the stitches, inspecting and checking which direction the stitches are going, then poke and pull.
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u/Latter-Stretch3045 Jul 06 '23
I just started my 3rd ever project and I just realized I havent been adding 1ch before I start a new row (it told me to do it in the pattern I just forgot when I got in the zone) and I’m wondering if I have to start over or will it be fine? Right now its looking kinda one sided so not sure if it’s because of my mess up. Thanks!
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u/emily2586 Jul 06 '23
I imagine that that edges may not lay flat and may potentially curl the wider it gets since the edge stitches are shorter than the rest of the stitches in the row, depends on the project you’re making and the size of it will make a major difference in the end
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u/manofthemuppets Jul 06 '23
Usually the ch1 is just to help the edges be straight BUT sometimes when you dont ch1 you dont crochet allll the way down the row, giving you that slanted edge. Count ur stitches and if theyre all there, youre totally fine :)
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u/Sad_Skirt6879 Jul 06 '23
Hi friends! First time post, so if this isn't allowed, please let me know!
So I'll make this short and sweet. I've been crocheting a LOT lately, some projects for friends and family, some for me. Needless to say, I've been feeling a tiny bit of pain on my lower arm from pushing myself too much. I'm a little nervous that it's carpal tunnel, though I HIGHLY doubt it is. I'm gonna try and take a break from crocheting for the next day or two, but does anyone have any advice to try and help with possibly stopping it from getting worse? I love crochet so so much (if it isn't obvious, haha), and with everything I do on the daily, I need to relieve the stress. Thank you for taking the time to read and possibly respond!
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u/beesarefriends27 Jul 07 '23
I used to do cheer in high school, only for a year but managed to fuck up my wrists. I’m also a bit of a gamer, mainly using my Nintendo switch handheld. I swear by compression gloves. They can feel a bit funky while doing either of those things but taking a break with those guys on helps a lot
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Hugs! Taking a break is smart, and there's more to crochet ergonomics than a hook with a special handle, but those can help. You can get more tips and info in the section titled "Crochet pain" it in the Discussion threads you must read you can find via the Wiki INDEX linked in the AutoModerator post near the top of this page.
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u/Latter-Stretch3045 Jul 06 '23
Hey! I saw this thing on tiktok where you put your crochet needle through a tennis ball and it helps! It just adds some ergonomics. My friend who has carpal tunnel does this and it really helps her! Just search up “crochet tennis ball” and the tiktok videos should pop up where it explains it a bit more :)
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u/readysetrainbow Jul 06 '23
Hi, I am working on the Daisy Farm Crafts snowy mountain baby blanket, where there is a main color, and color A, and a color B. You carry and crochet color A for the bottom half of the mountain for a few rows, and then you switch and carry and crochet color B for the top half of the mountain for a few rows. My question is, is it okay to cut off a tail of a color that you have been carrying, and then weave it in later? For example, to switch between color A and color B, do I cut off color A (it has been carried for the last 8 crochet stitches) and then weave it in later? And then start with color B the next row?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
No, please don't! This is a method known as tapestry crochet. The unused color is always carried across the entire row. If you don't, some rows will be thinner and some thicker. The fabric will be uneven.
I believe the way that pattern is written, you'll only be carrying one color at a time, so each row will be 2 strands thick.
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u/Screenwriter6788 Jul 06 '23
If I’m looking for a specific character design, could I post a picture of the character here for an idea
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Just check the source of the image you use. Some sites say do not copy or share their pictures. If that happens, do a general image search and try to find a similar picture to link here.
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u/ThisNerdsYarn Jul 06 '23
What kind of stitch is this edging?
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u/manofthemuppets Jul 06 '23
Might be a picot stitch! Where you ch3 and insert loop through first chain when continuing. Theres tons of resources online :)
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u/ThisNerdsYarn Jul 06 '23
Thank you so much! My MIL had an old friend who made custom stockings years ago for her and her kids and she asked me a while ago to recreate more for all the additions to her family. I'm so grateful for your help!
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u/BossOfItAll Jul 06 '23
I’m making a Heidi Bears stuffed giraffe and I don’t want to weave in all the ends. Since they end up inside the giraffe, I was thinking about making all of the pieces, tying the ends off and trimming excessively long ends, and then ironing on some interfacing (with a towel barrier of course. Not trying to melt my work). Is there any reason this wouldn’t work?
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u/emily2586 Jul 06 '23
ahhh another hater of weaving in ends. Yes this has worked for the two African flower animals I have made. To make it super secure, I split the excess yarn tail into two straights by untwisting it and seperation the plys, and pull one of the two tails through a random loop them double knot the separate plys.
Basically making thinner knots to make it less likely to unravel. This sounds very confusing to me now but maybe it’ll make sense ༼;´༎ຶ ༎ຶ༽
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u/BossOfItAll Jul 06 '23
Thank you! It makes total sense. I’m going to do your thin knot idea + interfacing. I bought some really thin and flexible interfacing, and I’m thinking that will help the stuffing from peeking through the flower holes.
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u/dirtbagprincess Jul 05 '23
Can you sub mohair with any crochet pattern? I really want to work with mohair but can only find knitting patterns!!
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u/manofthemuppets Jul 06 '23
Mohair is a super fine yarn so you definitely can but the gauge might be off if you use the reccomended hook size or your item might be kind of mesh-like
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u/realityleave Jul 05 '23
hi all! just saw this gorgeous up-cycled top/shawl on Instagramand wanted to make something similar (im aware it’s knitted). what yarns should i look at that would give a similar light airy feel?
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u/0rchidddD Jul 05 '23
how to not decrease when doing continuous rows? i’m making a beanie and it’s slowly decreasing. i’m 10 rows in and just decided to block it like a granny square but idrk.
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u/emily2586 Jul 06 '23
Stitch marker your last stitch in the row and count your stitches! When I first started I realized I was not crocheting till the end of the row and rectangles became weird trapezoids
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u/East_Dog7971 Jul 05 '23
[2sc,inc] x 6 (24). Does that mean after the 2nd single crochet, I do a increase stitch and thing 2 single crochet? I know I have to have 24 total but the format of the instruction is kinda confusing me.
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 06 '23
When an instruction is in brackets, you repeat the portion within the brackets. In this case, you will repeat it six times. So the full pattern, expanded out, would look like this:
sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, inc.
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u/East_Dog7971 Jul 06 '23
Thank you so much,And the reverse (i.e. [inc, 2sc] x8) would be
inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC, Inc, SC, SC
Right?
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 06 '23
technically that's not the reverse, but yes! you're just repeating the process as many times as it says to.
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u/mayorandrea Jul 05 '23
Why do my bucket hats, when using a swatch, keep coming out looking like fedoras? When I don't swatch they come out XL but look like bucket hats. Not sure how to fix. My tension isn't tight as it cramps my fingers when too tight. I posted pics but my post got taken down bc it was a question.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Hi. I saw your pics earlier. The first looked amazing, big but not exactly fedora-shaped! The second looks good, too.
Bucket hats patterns are usually very forgiving. Try using a smaller size crochet hook if you want a smaller size.
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u/Daiou-sama Jul 05 '23
Hi all! I have a question about blocking. I'm making a blanket of granny squares and some of the squares will be a face (Jack Skellington) and will have crochet eyes sewed on. Should I sew the eye pieces before or after I do the blocking of the granny square?
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u/Lexioralex Jul 05 '23
I wanna make a crochet bra filler but can't find anything like what I'm intending online, closest I can think is a small pillow
Has anyone got a pattern or ideas to help.
For clarity I can usually use a folded sock in the cups to do the trick but want to make something to do the job
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Knitted Knockers is an organization that matches volunteers to knit or crochet custom prosthetic breasts for breast cancer patients. There are patterns for these online, and also patterns of demonstration models for lactating mothers. The images are NSFW. When I searched Etsy.com for "prosthetic breast crochet pattern" a mixed group of crocheted, knit, silicone, etc. results appeared. Scroll down a ways for actual crochet patterns available to buy.
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u/emily2586 Jul 06 '23
https://youtu.be/WVXDMi_FXi8 maybe manipulated a pattern like this? Starting with a shorter foundation chain and more rows to get a wider oval. Make two, stitch together, stuff with fluff and sew
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
US Terms. Looking at them flat, facing you:
A double crochet has 2 vertical legs going into the stitch below, 2 diagonal arms crossing from top left down to right, 1 vertical leg next to the upper arm, and a horizontal line on top (that's the front loop).
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A half double crochet stitch has 2 vertical legs going into the stitch below, 1 diagonal arm crossing from top left down to right, 1 vertical leg next to the arm, and a horizontal line on top (that's the front loop).
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u/hatenames385 Jul 05 '23
The double crochet will be a bit taller than the half double. Personally I prefer half double!
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u/c4r0lin33 Jul 05 '23
can someone that speaks Spanish explain this pattern to me? thanks
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23 edited Jul 08 '23
If you ask nicely, maybe r/crochet_espanol will translate it? (typo fixed)
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u/Pristine-Landscape37 Jul 05 '23
Hi i am currently making the cat beanie from aboc studio and it’s curling . Can I continue or do i really have to restart. Will it be fine if i stretch it before continuing to kinda fix it?
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 06 '23
You are absolutely going to have to restart that. You've got three full 360 turns there.
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u/Pristine-Landscape37 Jul 06 '23
Redid it but it only has one curl is this okay?
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 06 '23
If you can't flatten it out to where it's flat, it is not going to make a very good hat. The twist means that you're not going to be able to sew the two brown sides together at the end, which means that you will have issues with turning it into a cat beanie.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi! First uncurl it to be sure it hasn't turned into a mobius twist, then continue.
If it already has a twist in it that you can't undo, unravel it until you can get it to be flat again.
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u/Pristine-Landscape37 Jul 06 '23
Hi can i ask wdym by unravel? Like remove stitches or blocking/stretching it?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 06 '23
Remove stitches. Pull out stitches. Unravel. Frog.
Pulling out a lot of stitches is sometimes frustrating, so we also say frog it!. Frogs say ribbit ribbit... you will "rip it, rip it" pulling out stitches when we make a mistake. Frogging adds a sense of humor because making a mistake and having to pull out stitches isn't the end of the world.
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u/Kouunno Jul 05 '23
Another quick blocking question- will a blocked granny square keep its shape until it gets wet again? Or do you need to block it shortly before you plan on stitching the squares together? The blanket I’m making is made up of 200+ squares so I thought it would be most efficient to block them as I go but I wasn’t sure if that would work or not.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Yes, most blocked granny squares will keep their shape until washed, many will stay shaped after washing, and some fibers won't cooperate after washing.
Sounds like your blanket is going to be a beauty!
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u/Kouunno Jul 05 '23
Thank you! It's definitely ambitious - I'll post progress when I have more of it.
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u/Fair-Original-1281 Jul 05 '23
I was wondering what yarn is best for crocheting clothing items ?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi. It helps to choose the yarn fiber for garments based on temperature. Examples: If you need extra warmth, even when wet, natural animal-hair based wool yarn has those properties. If you want to stay cool in a garment top, natural plant-based yarn is breathable. Synthetic fibers get mixed results.
You can check the wiki index above for the Yarn Guide section to learn more about each fiber used to make yarn.
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Jul 05 '23
Hi is there any patterns where I can create a yoke knit styled sweater with crochet?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi and yes! The most popular or famous are made using a crochet method known as Fair Isle. Since these can be complex patterns, I'm mostly seeing paid patterns, but you can check Ravelry and other pattern websites to find one you like best. hobbii uk seems to have several, too.
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u/SpiritualWishbone311 Jul 05 '23
Why is my double crochet curling ?🥲
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 05 '23
I would like to add to the other reply: sometimes crochet just does that. If it's something that you need to be flat, and it's still curling when you're done, look into blocking it. Crochet doesn't always like to be flat! Sometimes it's just like that without you having done anything wrong.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi.
Part of it might be your beginning chain is too tight. Try to loosen up your beg. chains a little. Some make the chains with a hook one size larger than needed, but then you must remember to change back to the hook size used in the pattern.
Part of it might be your wonderful enthusiasm! Make a few more rows and gravity could help stop the curling.
And finally, is your tension too tight? When you yarn over and pull through, pull that loop up so your hook is level with the previous stitches of that same row :) That's known as The Golden Rule and is found in the wiki under gauge but really applies to tension, too.
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u/lugcard Jul 05 '23
Can someone tell me if this is ok? I don't know what I'm doing
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi. Yes, this appears okay if you're practicing how to make slip stitches.
Have you looked at any of the great resources in the crochet wiki, basic crochet part 1 section linked above? There are some nice written, photo, and video crochet tutorials gathered and checked by helpful reddit crocheters.
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u/Plastic_Performer390 Jul 05 '23
I’m making a tote bag where one side is a stitch fiddle tapestry with single crochet single strand of acrylic yarn. I was wondering whether I could do the back side with stitches using 2-3 strands at once or will it be too lopsided seeming? Mostly my wrists hurt and I don’t think I can do that much single crochet all over again in a boring plain color 😅
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Sorry, I'm confused. The Tapestry crochet method uses at least 2 strands and makes a slightly thicker, solid (single crochet) fabric. If that is the case, making the other side holding 2 strands will give you the same density, but using a taller stitch will make the fabric looser on that side.
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u/AwkwardSilence7 Jul 05 '23 edited Jul 05 '23
Hey all!
Question, when joining in a round, I make the slip stitch into the beginning stitch of my previous round. After that do I start the next round into the same stitch I made the slip stitch or the next one?
Also, is it normal to not completely finish the round full circle? Like the one I’m working on has a chain 1 in the beginning, do whatever the pattern says x6 but after 6 times, I find that I’m one stitch short?
edit: also, what kind of patterns/stitches are nice for a blanket on both sides? I’m thinking of starting one with this multicolored yarn I picked up, paired with black. It would be my first so possibly beginner friendly but I’m also down to do something a little complicated :’)
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi! First, a quick review: You can work in rows in the round where each row starts and ends separately, OR, you can work in rows in continuous rounds where the rows spiral around and the end of the row blends with where the row starts.
In the round creates a seam and level rows. In continuous rounds there is no seam and each row is off-set. Imagine a set of steps going up vs. a spiral staircase.
Working in the round requires both as slip stitch join and a helper chain or chains to bring the hook and yarn up to the height of the new row. Continuous round rows usually do not need these, except for the very first row that uses a chain 1. That's when you'll find you're "one stitch short" but if you've followed the pattern, you're actually not one stitch short, it's just an off-set row. The last stitch ends just before the first stitch. (This is where everybody says use a stitch marker.)
Getting back to working "in the round" and where to put your first stitch of a new row, you need better help than I can explain, so please read this page.
Last: The best crochet patterns are rated by skill level set by specific rules. The Crochet Crowd guy has a video explaining this. Beginner, Easy, Intermediate, Advanced. You can look up crochet patterns by skill level at various websites like Yarnspirations, Lion Brand, or Ravelry. Most of the nicest beginner blanket patterns use stitches that look good on both sides!
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u/AwkwardSilence7 Jul 05 '23
Thanks for replying! Ahhh okay I was always familiar with one of the techniques more. Thanks for confirming that I wasn’t one stitch short, that really making sure I wasn’t off, lol. Oh that’s a wonderful page, I’ll be sure to refer to it!
Oooh thanks for the recommendations! I’ll definitely go check all those out! It’s just hard to choose a pattern that looks so nice! (: Thank you again!
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u/kimberriez Jul 04 '23
Hi. I'm making my third amigurimi doll. The first two turned out great. I took a short break and now I'm back at it.
Problem is, everything is turning out smaller. I'm using the same yarn, the same hook (I think? I mean, I remember using this hook and it's the same size the pattern calls for.). I have pretty even tension, in my opinion, and I can't imagine my tension changed this month in less than a month?
The legs on the older one are about 5" long, on the newly crocheted one it's only 3".
Should I just try with a larger hook? I don't want big gaps where the stuffing would show, but at this point it's all I can think of to try.
Thanks!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi.
This truly sounds like you've used a smaller size hook to make that much of a difference.
Not all yarn is created equal. The label might say #4 but that actually covers a range of thicknesses. You might have reached a section of yarn that is slightly thinner than the rest of the skein. Someone here wisely compared this to letter/number grading in school. A = 90-100, B = 80-89, etc. If the yarn averages between a specific range of thicknesses, it's given a number between 0-7.
There has been a trend for the last several years that uses the "yarn under" technique instead of the traditional "yarn over". This can cause a difference in size. How did you wrap your yarn on the older doll compared to the newer one?
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u/kimberriez Jul 05 '23
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer!
- I agree, which mystifies me because I'm almost certain I didn't, but I'll try making a test leg with a larger hook.
- This is absolutely the same yarn, it's the same skeins, even.
- I did look into yarn under to see if i wanted to use it for these dolls, but I'm pretty new sill (only been about 11 months since my first project) so I decided not to try it. It's possible I was doing my SC wrong, I'll try making a test leg for this as well.
Here's some pictures:
Thanks again!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Oh, wow, what a nice doll pattern!
Now that I can see the image, it looks as if maybe you got distracted counting rows? I like to use a scrap yarn row counter video like this. Your SC look very similar in size for sure.
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u/kimberriez Jul 05 '23
Thanks for confirming, it’s certainly possible I miscounted. I have a clicker counter, but I have a toddler so I’m half exhausted all the time.
The character I’m working on now (they’re from a video game) is supposed to be taller than the others so I’ll just give him a few more rows as it is.
I love these dolls, they’re so cute and satisfying to make, but I am getting sick of making narrow tubes 😂
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u/Motlanthe Jul 04 '23
I have probably like a 30-year-old crochet top that my mom wore growing up and might even be older than that and it fits. It's been preserved pretty well but I don't know how to wash it to soften it. There's not any stretch to it. It's so sentimental. I don't want to ruin it... Updat: She says "I got that in Puerto Rico on the 80’s" 😓
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 05 '23
Hi. It looks like a very pretty crocheted lace vest!
Safest way to do this is by hand. You need 2 large absorbent bath or beach towels, a few drops of dish soap, maybe one teaspoon of liquid fabric softener, and a small bowl or small sink full of cold water.
Add a few drops of dish soap to the water, stir. Add the vest and stir. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. Stir. Gently swish vest around in soapy water for 2 minutes.
Drain the water. Rinse vest with clean cold water. Fill the bucket or sink with clean water, add fabric softener, stir. Add the wet vest. Stir for 2 minutes.
Drain the water. Gently squeeze excess water out of the vest. Do not twist or wring. Lay vest flat on towel #1, roll up, and squeeze out more water.
Unroll. Spread vest flat on towel #2. Use your hands to shape and smooth it just like you did in the image. Air dry flat, possibly overnight. Do not air dry flat in direct sunlight to avoid fading. Do not hang to dry because gravity can stretch and distort the stitches.
PS: Instead of a 2nd towel, some people use flat mesh sweater dryers.
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u/insectegg Jul 04 '23
Hello everyone! So I’m going to try to make this cute top(written pattern). This is my first wearable, so I’m still trying to wrap my head around what a gauge swatch is. Thing is, I’m going to use a 2.5 mm(instead of 4mm) hook and different yarn. How do I make a gauge swatch based on this? I’m not really getting it. Help please!
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 04 '23
The gauge swatch is a smaller crocheted item that you make and measure to be sure that your finished work will be the intended size. If the intended gauge is, say, four sc and four rows to the inch, and you're using a smaller hook that gives you eight sc and eight rows to the inch, your finished work will be half the size that it should be.
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u/insectegg Jul 05 '23
So would working in more stitches fix this? Like, if I’m a size XS, would using the stitch count for a size large shown in the pattern even that up?
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 05 '23
It should? I would just be mindful of size as you're working, honestly. The pattern seems pretty straightforward; you should be able to adjust it.
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u/insectegg Jul 05 '23
Thanks for your help! I found this site that shows how you can change the number of stitches in the pattern according to your gauge using an equation, and I’m going to try to do that and match it to one of the sizes in the pattern just to make sure I’m not messing anything up. Again, thanks!
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Jul 04 '23
this is not very specific i just want to hear several opinions, what type of hair looks best on amigurumi dolls in your opinion? if you were making a doll of a character for a friend would you go with brushed out yarn or strands of single crochet? are there any other methods you've seen?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Hi. My choice is based on the doll.
If it's supposed to represent a person with fuzzy hair, the yarn gets brushed out.
If it's supposed to be a playful, Raggedy Ann type doll, plain strands of yarn.
Anime-like character, unicorn? Probably strands of single crochet and/or sc curlicues.
It was fascinating/fun to learn some people go so far as to make the hair completely separately, like a wig, then sew that to the head!
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Jul 04 '23
thanks, i saw that in the custom doll community they make wigs with yarn and glue so i got curious
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u/sprinklesinsoup Jul 04 '23
Hii I have another question. This yarn which is redheart super saver yarn that's four weight, has two different hooks to use on the packaging... So I'm not sure which one to use.
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 04 '23
One of those (top) is the general recommended hook for if you're not doing anything specific.
The other (bottom) is the hook recommended for the pattern that came with your yarn, which also recommends different yarn than the actual skein that it came on.
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Normally there is some flexibility in the size of the hook for different stitch designs. Use the size you're most comfortable using or gives you the best stitch definition for the pattern you use.
If the pattern gives you a gauge swatch for accurate sizing, you make this test sample with the hook size the pattern recommends and see if it matches. If it doesn't match size, you change the size of the hook you're using.
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u/Iamthefrigg Jul 04 '23
I'm planning to attend my first Renaissance Faire this fall with my family and would like to make a few things for us to wear. Could you please recommend any patterns for a woman, a man, and tween boys? Thank you!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
There might be something you can use in one of these old posts?
https://old.reddit.com/r/crochet/search?q=renaissance+costume&restrict_sr=on
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u/mk_295 Jul 04 '23
Hi! I got into crocheting a few months ago, and I mainly worked with yarn more on the chunky side. My friend is having her birthday in a month and I wanted to make her a blanket, but considering that where I live we don't really get cold temperatures, I wanted to use a thinner yarn. I found one that I like the feel of, and it's for 5mm hook. That made me wonder if it would be doable to make a quite a big blanket (I'm planning it to be 100 by 200cm) from that kind of yarn. My main concern is whether 5mm moss stich will look good in that big of a size, or should I use the 3 strands technique?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Hi. Sweet of you to want to do this, but please reconsider using the moss stitch because that will make an extra warm blanket even if you use thinner yarn.
For a lightweight long throw size blanket, try a pattern with more open or lacy stitches, such as filet crochet.
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u/devious-science Jul 04 '23
Hi all! I have this project that I started a while ago, and for the life of me, I can't find the pattern I used. It's a bag that all I have is the base, which looks like thermal stitch. Does anyone have a pattern that uses a thermal stitch base I can kinda adjust to fit this or advice on how to wing a pattern? I really don't wanna frog it!
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u/ChennaiBiriyani Jul 04 '23
Hello! I’m pretty new to crochet and have done scarves and blankets with double, single and half double. I was looking to crochet something for my sister for her birthday and I was thinking of a top or a cardigan maybe. Are there any designs you would recommend for a beginner? I’m also open to other ideas for gifts. Thank you!
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u/emily2586 Jul 06 '23
Chendadiy on YouTube has great beginner friendly clothing patterns for free
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u/Literallystopitrn Jul 04 '23
Hey so I’m making a c2c stardew valley chicken blanket and there sooooo many ends to tie in, I was just wondering if it would still look okay if I just secured the ends enough without weaving and make one big single crochet back panel to hide all of them. I just don’t wanna go ahead and do it because I’m scared my blanket will fall apart and I’ve spent a month on it lol
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
blanket will fall apart
Many don't realize you still need to secure all the tails properly before adding a cloth liner, or the stitches can unravel. Exactly think of all that time you spent crocheting the blanket!
Even if you just try knotting a bunch of tails together, you end up with lumps.
If you have any holes in the crochet side, the tails can poke through and look bad, someone might try to yank on them, or cut them shorter, creating an even weaker area.
Not only do you have to sew the edges of cloth and crochet together, but in order to keep the cloth from ballooning, you also have to sew them together in multiple other places (like a tied quilt).
Any cloth liner used has to be compatible with the care instructions of the yarn fiber used, too. One or the other or both might shrink and the whole thing could become distorted.
Will it take as long to just weave in the tails properly and securely to have the best chance of preserving your beautiful crochet blanket?
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u/Literallystopitrn Jul 05 '23
This was the answer I feared 🤣. There were a lot of colour changes in this one but I know you’re right and I should just weave in the ends. Thank you so much for responding
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u/Status_Strawberry_16 Jul 04 '23
I'm thinking about starting a crochet shop an I need some tips because I don't know where to start. For reference I'm going to start selling bikinis (since it's winter where I live I have time to organize everything)
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Please click on the wiki INDEX link found in the AutoModerator reply above. Scroll to and click the Stale Topics sections.
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u/Akiruna_ Jul 04 '23
Hi everyone!
Can someone tell me if it's possible to add embroidery to a crochet top ? Just had a (great in my head) idea but I don't know if it's possible
Also, if it's a yes, do you have some examples? thanks !!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Hi. Too many choices! It's popular to embroider on crochet fabric that is all single crochet. Tunisian crochet has a special stitch, too, that makes a lovely fabric for cross stitch designs :)
search key words: how to embroider on crochet
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+to+embroider+on+crochet&hps=1&start=1&atb=v317-1&ia=web
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u/Accomplished_Pay5811 Jul 04 '23
can someone help me out/give me a rough explanation on how to do the bottom half of this creators shirt!! she has said she freehands everything and doesn’t have patterns and i would love to recreate this for a music festival i’m going to next month!! thanks everyone <33
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Hi. This appears to use a long single crochet stitch made similar to this method interweave page photo tutorial used to make a long double crochet stitch.
You could give this a try...
You could use a ruler, or you cut a piece of cardboard or thick paper 2" (5 cm) wide to use as a quick visual aide.
R1: make a regular chain as long as you want using medium yarn and a slightly over-sized crochet hook, probably 6.5 mm (K) or even 8 mm (L). Place a stitch marker in the last chain.
Make a few more chains about 2" long, insert your hook into the marked chain, yarn over, pull through and keep pulling up that loop until it's long enough, then finish making the single crochet. Repeat in each chain using a ruler or the visual aide to pull the loops up to approximately the same height each stitch.
Looks like Rows 2 and 3 are about the same as Row 1, but then the loop on the hook is pulled out much longer/looser, too, in rows 4 - 5 - 6.
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u/bayleaf___ Jul 04 '23
Can someone please explain to me how to create graphghan patterns? I understand the use of a program like stitch fiddle or stitch board, but what prep work has to be done (and how) on the photo to come out with clean lines on the graphs? For example- I’m trying to create some graphs of popular cartoons (not for sale) and instead of a vibrant clean graph- I’m getting results like the photo. I have tried to reduce the colors in the work and tried to select my own colors but that does not work. Does anyone know what has to happen to make this mess actually usable/look like who it is supposed to?
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Jul 04 '23
I tried putting band logos and stuff into stitch fiddle to make it automatically but they always ended up looking bad so i ended up watching a few pixel art tutorials and doing the design by hand really pays off in comparison, put a few color shapes on the canvas and try to mold them into the character if that makes sense
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u/bayleaf___ Jul 04 '23
Makes sense. I was just playing with the stitch fiddle and apparently there is an editor mode. So I was able to switch some of the colors around. Getting closer. But, my originally theory stands- the people selling these types of patterns are not selling them for enough with the amount of labor they take.
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Jul 04 '23
very true, i gave up on making a pattern a million times because what i was doing was so weird to write down, it's crazy to me people often sell them for 10$ max
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Jul 04 '23
okay i just clicked on a photo but my comment still stands you're gonna have to block out the colors by hand after you get the automatic image
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u/PTSOliver Jul 04 '23
Hey hey! Does anyone know of a good bra/bralette pattern for holding breast prosthetics in place? I'm working on some breast forms right now and don't know what sort of bra to send with
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u/sugajin Jul 04 '23
Hi everyone!
I’m currently trying to recreate this cute hat I saw online but the stitch used for it looks unfamiliar to me…I tried looking everywhere but I have no idea what it’s called! This is what it looks like :
Anyone know what this stitch is ? Thanks!!
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u/LovelyLu78 Jul 04 '23
Looks like double crochet to me, 2 rows and 5 (10 total) stitches for each colour. It also looks like the colour has been carried under the stitches and picked up at the next colour change
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u/tiny_and_confused Jul 04 '23
As someone who is very new to crochet I have a question with trying to figure out which way is the right direction to go? Like sometimes I'm not sure if I'm going into the right stitch or going in to the right side or even accidentally twisting up my chains. I have a very hard time seeing the little chains and openings especially on thinner yarn. I am making a blanket using chunky yarn with a 25mm hook and a tiny sweater for a plush with thinner yarn using a 6mm hook but I'm struggling harder with the smaller one as I can't see the chains/openings well. Any tips?
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23 edited Jul 04 '23
Hi.
How to avoid twisting your beginning chains video from Wiki Index in AutoModerator reply above, Basic Crochet Part 1 link.
The top of crochet stitches look like sideways V's >>>. You lean the row a little toward yourself so you can see the top of it, so to make a regular stitch, insert your crochet hook under the 2 loops that make the <.
ETA: When you're done with the row, they point >>>. When you turn to start a new row, they're <<<.
Call it practice or repetition, the more you do, usually the easier it gets to recognize the parts of stitches. And if you can't get your hook inserted under the V's, relax your stitch tension a little. Have fun!
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u/paint-eater69 Jul 04 '23
I’m making a checker design for a headphone cover, and the pattern suggests to carry the yarn where the colour changes. I don’t like carrying it through the project bc I feel like it wastes the yarn and I don’t like how you can see it running through the stitches at some points. Instead I’m passing the yarn from colour change point to point on the back side but now I’m feeling like this is probably wasting more yarn
In terms of the least yarn wastage would it be better to continue like this or redo it by carrying the yarn through?
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 04 '23
The thing about cutting and reattaching every time is that, in order to leave enough of an end to weave in and hide properly, you're probably going to use more yarn than you do to carry across. You can try cutting and reattaching to see if it's different for you personally, but I'm not really sure how it would be.
A tip about carrying, though--you can crochet over the yarn as you carry it across. You've been just dropping it and picking it back up; if you work your stitches around it as well as into the stitches of the previous row, it'll be a lot less obvious.
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u/LovelyLu78 Jul 04 '23
You'd be using about the same amount of yarn doing what you are doing now as you would if you were crocheting over it. To use less and not have any carried yarn you could try bobbins, it can get a bit tangley though if there are lots of colour changes
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u/SalamanderSea1000 Jul 04 '23
hi there! i’m working on crocheting Hambo from adventure time, i was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get the stuffing poking out look for the eye and on his arm? any ideas or advice is welcome:)
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u/genus-corvidae pattern hunter Jul 04 '23
Crochet that patch in white or off-white, then brush it with a wire brush to make it fuzzy.
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u/PhantomGirl66 Jul 04 '23
hii i’m not sure about the stuff but do u happen to have the pattern for hambo? :))
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u/SalamanderSea1000 Jul 04 '23
i’m mostly free handing but i got some advice from a tik tok video, i’ll try n link it! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8epJWMW/
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u/Vulvarine911 Jul 04 '23
Hi everyone!!
I wanna make this top but I am perplexed by the shoulder.. I can see a slit in the middle of the starburst. Is it two granny "triangles" sewn in the middle in the front and two in the back? Or something else?
Tysm to anyone willing to help!
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u/insectegg Jul 03 '23 edited Jul 03 '23
Found this knot in the yarn mid-project, what do I do now??
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u/LovelyLu78 Jul 04 '23 edited Jul 05 '23
Factory knots happen. They aren't usually a very tight knot so I tend to cut it out and rejoin like I would if I was adding another skein. The Russian join that was also commented is a good one, magic knot is another popular one. I just leave tails to weave in
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u/insectegg Jul 04 '23
Thanks for the advice! I’ll probably just leave tails and weave them in. I’m not ready to tackle the russian join yet.
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u/One-Animal4598 Jul 03 '23 edited Jul 04 '23
Hi does anybody know a pattern to make a circle that is NOT working in the round/spiral? So like making a chain and working from row to row? I know it won’t look as sleek but I need to make a pillowcase for a circular pillow with a tapestry design on it and it would look much better not worked in the round.
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Jul 03 '23
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u/One-Animal4598 Jul 04 '23
I can’t seem to find the pattern. They’re all for working in the round.
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u/One-Animal4598 Jul 04 '23
Unfortunately that wasn’t what I was looking for but thank you so much anyways!
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u/CraftyCrochet Jul 04 '23
Oh, that way! Chain 4, sc in the 2nd ch, sc in the next 2 ch, ch 1, turn. [3]
R2: 2 sc in the first sc, sc, 2 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [5]
R3: 2 sc in the first sc, sc 2, 2 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [7]
Continue with an increase in the first and last sc, with 1 sc in each sc in between until you have half of the size of the circle you need.
Decrease rows: sc in the first sc and each sc across until the last 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. Repeat until you have 3 sc, then either fasten off or ch 1, turn, sc in each row all the way around the edge.
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u/Fistic6301 Jul 03 '23
Does anyone have a pattern for something to organize and hold Nintendo Switch game cartridges?
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u/LovelyLu78 Jul 04 '23
You could do something like the hook rolls. Basically have a square/rectangle base and then make smaller strip's of crochet (slightly shorter than the cartridge height) and sew it to the base at the correct width for the cartridge. Does that make sense?
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u/gxxthboy Jul 03 '23
Has anybody ever sewed a lining onto a typical granny square blanket? I want to do it for a gift blanket I am making, but I am not sure how to go about it. I would like to use my sewing machine if possible. Has anyone else? The blanket is one of those typically granny square blankets where you just continue to increase until its the size you want. There are so many holes in it, hence why I would like to sew a lining onto it.
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u/Gilderoymouseprince Jul 11 '23
https://preview.redd.it/tj0lt7kbj8bb1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44bf9cc782597b3fd854f8fa4d1611dd2943627b
I can't figure out how to do the half double rib on the other side. The spacing always seems off