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11-29-2012, 08:43 PM
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#261
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 3,442
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Alien ballerina, too cute. Great job
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11-30-2012, 03:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,379
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Gosh yes, I'm from a small town and Roses always had a special place in my heart. The one in my hometown is raggedy as hell but it's been there since it was first built....has been there since at least 1970 when I was born. And has managed to survive Walmart killing the town. Needs SERIOUS renovations or a new building, tho.
A new one was just built in my "other hometown" (about 10 mins away; my grandma lives there so I practically lived there too) after the old one was closed decades ago. I was very happy and pleasantly surprised to see it come back bc Walmart killed both towns.....I'm happy to see new Roses being built.
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"Nobody here but us chickens......"
"Chicken in the breadpan, kickin out dough..." *shrug*
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11-30-2012, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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Okay, I just finished the baby hat. It is a simple beanie/tobaggon with a lace heart motif that is around hat just above the bottom ribbing. There are 5 lace hearts. For the top, I did what I call a starfish decrease pattern. It makes for a lumpy, soft fit with a pretty swirl pattern in the crown that I think looks like a starfish. Sometimes I do a star pattern, but that will probably be in the "next" one. I just have to get the hat, blankie, and alien ballerina all bagged up and ready to go tomorrow. I am so relieved to be finished with it!
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12-01-2012, 09:35 AM
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#264
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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last baby shower project:
quilted cat pillow/toy: I drew out the pattern but then decided the cat was too skinny and adjusted for that when I cut it out. I think it turned out well for a last minute project (baby shower at 2pm today!)
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12-01-2012, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,379
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Thread crochet "wheels" pattern I've started back working on in these times of stress. I hope to make a table runner.
Also, I need advice. Can any crocheter here help me with the following:
1) Super easy child's hat pattern using super bulky yarn?
2) Either a pattern or ideas for crocheting a child-sized scarf using the same yarn?
I have 4 balls of Lion Brand Landscapes....yarn is very chunky. I kind of wanted to make something quickly enough to finish by Christmas.
There's a beginner pattern on the wrapper for a knit scarf but I'm not sure I have the right needles and not willing to buy any right now. Many thanks to whoever can help me out.
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"Nobody here but us chickens......"
"Chicken in the breadpan, kickin out dough..." *shrug*
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12-01-2012, 02:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,379
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Forgot this one:
This afghan is so old, I don't even remember when I started it. The small blocks are individual granny squares until I got so sick of sewing them together that I went back to just plain crocheting.
Now I'm unhappy bc last year I bought a skein of yarn to work on it, but it's not as snowy white as the original white I used. Sort of a beige cast. I'm torn between using the ugly yarn or trying to find some of a purer white.
Detail of the variegated purple/teal colored yarn:
Whole afghan:
It's smaller IRL; too big to be a pillow, but too small to be a throw. I'm so tempted to give it to someone who'll finish it.
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"Nobody here but us chickens......"
"Chicken in the breadpan, kickin out dough..." *shrug*
Last edited by sinistral55; 12-01-2012 at 08:31 PM.
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12-01-2012, 03:24 PM
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#267
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 942
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Dang I shoulda been posting over here! I finished a scarf Ima make into a scoodie today. Posted in the TNISIIDY. I wana make a big blanket one day
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Who's My Hair?
3c/4a-b looking stuff lol
BC- May 16, 2010
Why I chopped: heat damage/breakage
Luv'd my permed hair I just didnt take care of it.
LUVVV my natural hair!!! 
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12-01-2012, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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What size crochet hooks and knitting needles do you have? Do you want to knit or crochet the hat & scarf? That will help me narrow down which patterns would work for you.
Those crocheted wheels are LOVELY!!!
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12-01-2012, 06:35 PM
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#269
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,379
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Well, thanks! The pattern is scarily easy......the most advanced stitch you'll use is a triple crochet. I love how easy it is, yet looks so much more difficult.
The wheels work up in no time. It takes longer for me because of wrist pain since I take frequent rests. I haven't yet tried the "filler" pattern between wheels. A good fast crocheter could probably churn out a ton of these wheels.
Crocheted doily afghan - fully illustrated crochet pattern
Re: The hat/scarf-- I have hooks in just about every size, ranging from tiny for crochet thread all the way up to size P. The gauge stats on the yarn wrappers say size 13 knitting needles and size N crochet hook.
I have a bunch of sets of knitting needles but of course I don't have 13 straights....I always have every size except the pattern calls for. I have a 13 circular needle but it's too long or something. The scarf pattern on the wrapper states size 13 knitting needles. I tried a couple rows on my 13 circulars but it just wasn't working.
I would rather crochet the hat and scarf, since my skills kinda suck in knitting. Also, I find correcting knitting mistakes very hard.
I was gonna try single-crocheting back and forth until I got enough length for a scarf and put tassels, but the stitches look like they're "curving" or something.
ETA: I found this hat and might try it....? Then make a scarf to match it?
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"Nobody here but us chickens......"
"Chicken in the breadpan, kickin out dough..." *shrug*
Last edited by sinistral55; 12-01-2012 at 08:38 PM.
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12-01-2012, 07:59 PM
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#270
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,371
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You guys are so crafty I can't stand it! I'm so jealous. My mom knows how to crochet. One of these days I have to learn.
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12-02-2012, 12:16 AM
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#271
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,379
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Okay I'm on round 8 of the beanie I posted in that link.....I hope I don't run out of yarn (!!!)
Will post pic tomorrow.
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"Nobody here but us chickens......"
"Chicken in the breadpan, kickin out dough..." *shrug*
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12-07-2012, 07:54 PM
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#272
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,489
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I made my first amigurumi!
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High Priestess JessMess, follower of the Goddess of the Coiling Way and Confiscator of Concoctions in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
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12-08-2012, 04:13 PM
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#273
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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This is hat for D2. She found a photo on-line and requested this color combo. It will be her Christmas present from me. I had no pattern and didn't know either of the stitches so there was a lot of research and trial and error but I think it turned out well anyway.
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12-08-2012, 04:19 PM
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#274
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,489
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Very cute! That's a great amount of slouch. Sometimes that can be hard. I like it 
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High Priestess JessMess, follower of the Goddess of the Coiling Way and Confiscator of Concoctions in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
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12-09-2012, 09:12 PM
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#275
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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Thanks!
My SIL (the mom-to-be) is obsessed with her! Just today she started writing a children's story staring the alien ballerina. She asked if I thought she should. I said YES!!! 
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12-15-2012, 03:09 PM
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#276
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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I decided I needed some last minute gifts for the ladies in my life. I cannot for the life of me read crochet patterns/instructions. I have some sort of block. When I am reading knitting patterns, I can see the texture and shapes in my head - not so with crochet patterns. So after fighting for HOURS yesterday trying to follow patterns to crochet snowflakes, I came up with my own pattern. These are too small to be tree ornaments, but they will become earrings. I picked a size 10 white thread that has a tiny sparkly filament in it. In the photo, you see the lumpy wads that they are as soon as I finish crocheting them as well as them pinned out for blocking into shape. I am pleased with how they turned out so far and I cannot wait to unpin them in the morning!!
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12-18-2012, 01:53 AM
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#277
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,489
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Those are very cute! I really want to try crochet with small hooks and thread.
Funny that I am much better with crochet pattern reading than knitting.
Here are a few recent projects.
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High Priestess JessMess, follower of the Goddess of the Coiling Way and Confiscator of Concoctions in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
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01-03-2013, 07:58 PM
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#278
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,489
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More recent things.
An infinity scarf I made for myself.
A beanie for a friend.
A cowl for my BFF
The first square of an afghan for my mom.
I've been crocheting non-stop for weeks and still have a huge list. Go me!
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High Priestess JessMess, follower of the Goddess of the Coiling Way and Confiscator of Concoctions in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
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01-04-2013, 11:42 AM
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#279
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 3,442
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You are really doing your thing!!! i am too lazy to count and read patterns, LOL. Great work
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01-07-2013, 05:18 AM
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#280
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,171
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I've been knitting little sockies to cover my toes since I cannot get a sock on over my cast.
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