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Re: calling crocheters, knitters, and crafters!

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  • bjdealerokbjdealerok member
    As for making gifts, there's nothing on my list at the moment.  I just don't feel motivated this year after homemade the last few years and lack of inspiration.  I've just been doing a whole bunch of selfish sewing (just finished a cape jacket last night!).  But I do sew, knit, crochet, paper craft, and a whole slew of other things.

    Oh, I am making a mesh wreath for a coworker, but it's commissioned, not a gift.
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    Oh, and PSSST: BJ = Blackjack, get your mind out of the gutter! ;-)
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  • mouse315mouse315 member
    edited November 2014

    @Chad5285 When I researched a while ago what the most efficient crochet stitch was (least amount of yarn + quickest to finish) I came across references that a (US) half double crochet was the winner. It also has the best drape I think. I did a double crochet blanket with I think a J hook, and my bare toes get caught in it sometimes. HDC isn't as 'holey'.

    ETA: Also agree with double yarn + big fat hook.

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  • mouse315mouse315 member

    Kellybenelly83 Here is an example of what I think you are thinking of: https://www.moms-crochet.com/crochet-hat.html If you want a smoother top, crochet in the round. You could also make it more floppy/dangly (like a stocking hat?) by making it longer.

    Tip: Always count your stitches, even if you are just doing rectangles. If I don't, sometimes I miss one when turning and then it gets wonky. If working in rounds, I use all manner of stitch markers from short bobby pins to a small piece of yarn. Good luck!


    PS am I the only one that noticed the bottle of siracha in the background of the kitty and blanket picture?



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  • Rooskie87Rooskie87 member
    I went on a yarn "diet" when we got married and I've only been buying for special projects and destashing for 2.5 years. There may or may not be a huge tub behind the couch still full + yarn hidden in closets. I worked at Joanns in college and used my discount. I love ravelry and Pinterest. They have both helped me look outside single/double crochet.
    Stashes are deeply personal.
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  • wvarnwvarn member
    I would love to learn to knit.  I can crochet but I'm not currently working on anything.  I have some of my mom's old books I am looking through looking for a pattern or something to make.  I'm thinking of making my one MIL (I'm lucky and have 2 MILs, lol one is DH mom and other is Step mom who helped raise him, table cloth would be for step mom) a table cloth with the little yarn, something pretty and lacy looking.  I have my mom's one book that has some pretty snow flak patterns in it also, so I'm thinking of making some of them for my Christmas tree.  

    I love seeing everyone pics of their work. 
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  • Rooskie87Rooskie87 member
    bishopsrook said:
    MH has no idea that in his very own closet (because God forbid he actually put laundry away, or move his airsoft guns) I have a box of yarn.  It's for Christmas, but he'd still probably flip out.  I like yarn, and I like money.  If it's good yarn, for a lot less than it normally is, then all bets are off.  I'll make something with it.  Eventually.


    @bishopsrook‌ - I get excited when I can use 50% off coupons on Caron simply soft. I already bought some for the 3rd project on my list.
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  • Rooskie87Rooskie87 member
    bishopsrook said:

    @Rooskie87   I actually found some being discontinued at a mom and pop yarn shop at one of the local farmers markets for like a dollar a piece ((I KNOW RIGHT)).  I haggled with her for a while to buy all she had left (16 balls, 4 colors) for 10 bucks if I bought the circular needles I had originally come for in the first place.  Needless to say, I was pleased and MH was less pleased.  I made a Settlers of Catan blanket with it though.  He was pleased by that.

    @bishopsrook‌ - sweet deal! I'm never that lucky! You'll have to upload a picture. We love Settlers in our house!
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