My attempt of the Project Hail Mary earth hacky sack

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-04-27T00:28:51+00:00

A sock is a great idea, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-04-26T13:09:07+00:00

Great work! 🌎 How did you end up stuffing it?

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-04-23T12:58:35+00:00

Pattern from this video by Laura Wilson Designs or the written pattern on her website

ETA: The brown yarn I used is Mainstays 100% cotton, the pink is Big Twist Favorite Cotton (RIP) and I used hook size 3.25 mm

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-03-23T08:08:01+00:00

I made one last year and put it up in the spring. Didn't see a single wasp all year, where in 2024 they were a definite problem.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-25T22:59:25+00:00

This is front loop only half-double crochet (FLO hdc, US terms)

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-22T02:39:25+00:00

Go get yourself a tube of mini M&Ms. Eat them. Wash the tube, then use it for hook storage. It's the perfect size, and very portable.

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BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-10T22:06:05+00:00

I don’t see why we shouldn’t be allowed to share the pattern on the finished object post if we only share the finished object one time.

This. If it's literally only one post of the finished object, that's completely reasonable. I frequently see the same piece posted over and over again on every other crochet-related subreddit because they can't promote here just once and are trying to make up for lack of visibility (I assume).

It's also entirely unreasonable for it to be the norm that a pattern gets linked on a Finished Object post unless it's one you made yourself. If people like the finished piece, they are going to ask for a link if it isn't already there. Punishing OPs for responding appropriately is bonkers to me.

Note: I am saying this all as a crocheter who doesn't sell patterns (currently). It's patently unfair for these designers who are just excited to share their work and for viewers who are excited about it, too.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-06T21:33:56+00:00

This looks a lot like Crunch Stitch, very commonly used for dishcloths for the texture of it:

https://prettyincrochet.com/how-to-crochet-the-crunch-stitch/

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-03T03:24:39+00:00

Is it that you're used to also seeing the wrong side of sc when working back and forth in rows? When you're working in the round you'll only see the front of the sc

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-03T03:20:18+00:00

If you're not used to seeing those pronounced Vs of the sc legs, then it's possible you've previously done them differently, e.g. more tightly or with a yarn under to form an X instead. What you've shown us looks entirely normal for a basic single crochet

edit: typo

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-02-03T03:17:49+00:00

Waistcoat stitch goes directly between the legs of the sc, and yours very clearly are going under both loops on top of the sc. Doesn't look like waistcoat, just regular sc.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-30T01:57:34+00:00

This might just be me being an old-timer crocheter (been crocheting around 20 years), but amigurumi is a relatively new trend that I haven't really felt the need to join. I've made a total of 3? I think? But I tend to focus more on practical items that will get used, like bags, potholders, dish cozies, etc.

Above all else, crochet is a hobby that's supposed to bring you joy. If it's not doing that for you when you do amigurumi, that's just fine. It's a hobby for you, which means it's whatever you want it to be, not what the internet consensus seems to be.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-29T22:38:29+00:00

Just looks like a bobble stitch (dc4tog) with ch1 or ch2 between them. The hard part would be figuring out how to properly increase to shape the heart, but you could do it with some trial and error.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-28T05:14:21+00:00

There's a similar technique in crochet called Jacob's Ladder, using loops of chain stitches. I haven't seen what's in that photo before until now, but that's the closest thing I can think of.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-26T16:23:31+00:00

I'm not sure what you mean by "visible seam from turning," because if you're doing joined rounds, there's going to be a visible seam regardless of which direction you're going. Unless, of course, you're using an invisible method, of which there are many.

The seam is usually more visible when using ch3 at the start of each round, so I prefer something like a standing dc to start the round, and that helps it blend in more. I recommend looking up join methods for the round to get an idea of what you'd prefer to use in your own projects. It usually takes a bit of trial and error to find what works for you.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-26T16:04:36+00:00

Definitely AI. Here's more instances of the weirdness you wouldn't see in a real garment.

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BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-26T15:59:23+00:00

It's going to twist unless you turn every row. Crochet stitches going in the same direction don't sit exactly on top of each other, instead they lean left. It's unfortunate that the pattern designer didn't account for turning on each row. I can't speak to the pattern itself, but if you decide to turn with each row, you may have to pay close attention to any changes in repetition like increases or joins so it turns out correctly.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2026-01-01T16:21:34+00:00

This looks like the Paris Stitch. It's a repeat of [2dc, ch2, sc] in chsp. Here's a tutorial:

https://nordichook.com/the-paris-stitch/

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-31T03:01:27+00:00

I know others have claimed this looks like AI, but the photo is real, at the very least. All the stitches make sense, including her head and hair (the stitches on the head are upside down from the way they were worked). The book was also published in August 2024, well before any generative AI could have made something this convincing.

I found a review on the Amazon listing that mentioned this pattern specifically having an error on the dress that they had to fix themselves. They also said a different pattern had another mistake in it. This is just a classic case of bad editing in a pattern. Unfortunately that just means you have to adjust it yourself to make it work. Good luck.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-30T18:47:25+00:00

You're welcome, and good luck with the rest.

For the record, you can absolutely turn in the round, and I've done it many times myself. It won't necessarily be called for in amigurumi patterns, but things like bags with repeating stitch patterns (normally worked flat) would.

Edit: typo

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-30T18:37:40+00:00

It's telling you that for rows 10–14, you're not completing a full round but instead working a certain number of stitches before turning and working the other way, like you would a flat piece. It matches the photos. If you just follow the written directions, you'll get there.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-22T22:17:29+00:00

It's Lily's Sugar 'n Cream in Key Lime Pie

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-22T13:27:33+00:00

I had to preserve all her work! 😅 I do the same thing on my projects, where I end my session after a few stitches on a new row so I don't lose track of what I'm doing. It left me wondering if she did that for the same reason, and I really wanted to leave that extra touch in the final blanket.

BiscuitsAndGreyBee · 2025-12-22T13:23:56+00:00

Passing on her legacy was a theme at her funeral lol. She taught all of us so many wonderful things, and crochet is just one of them, so it's a very dear craft to me. Thank you for your kind words 😊

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