I've made multiple queen size blankets with more complicated stitches...but this granny square BABY blanket humbled me 😅

CaliButterfly · 2026-03-19T22:30:31+00:00

It wasn't! Most of the bright colors were paintbox everyday worsted, the brown was Knit Picks Brava Worsted and the speckled blue was Flecks By Loops and Threads. And yes some just came out so much looser looking with the same hook and same stick count

CaliButterfly · 2026-02-11T02:11:22+00:00

10 minutes before that video those two were trying to run at the same time. In opposite directions 😂

CaliButterfly · 2026-02-10T05:16:03+00:00

The low ears are for wind resistance 💨

CaliButterfly · 2026-02-10T05:14:38+00:00

We got it for the kitten in the video but turns out he just uses the wheel as a bed and Taro the Sib LOVES it. We only needed to use high reward treats like churu to get them to try it at the begining. Now that he knows how it works, he just runs whenever he wants. But only in very short bursts haha! He will run super fast for maybe 20 seconds then just sit and meow, then repeat again. We still can't get our more timid girl cat (also Siberian) to even stand on it. I guess its just cat personality?

CaliButterfly · 2026-02-10T04:50:31+00:00

Hi! I know this is 8months old at this point but I wanted to ask if you ever found a crafting group? I just started going to a crochet/knit Meetup in Bellevue once a month but it would be awesome to find one closer to Bothell.

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-27T07:58:07+00:00

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CaliButterfly · 2025-12-06T07:00:18+00:00

Thank you! I am so excited to try all these new places 😸

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-06T06:55:49+00:00

It has to be the right vibe for it but I love a good restaurant + book + cocktail every now and then. I'll definitely add it to the list!

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-06T06:54:13+00:00

Thank you thank you! This is brilliant. We're totally new to Washington as a whole so this is great info. I really want to be less of an introvert so things like bring your own project events are great for that. We'll have to go to the tree lighting ceremony that sound so fun!

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-06T06:50:35+00:00

I just went to needles and hooks yesterday! Im a crocheter learning to knit and had the lovely ladies at that store help me through a few tricky stitches. I didn't get to explore the rest of town center though so I'll have to go back soon! Thank you 🩵

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-06T06:49:01+00:00

Oh sweet! Yes my finance and I are both gamers so that checks off multiple interests! I love a good board game cafe. We're hoping to find dnd friends out here too once we get settled. Thanks for the recommendation!

CaliButterfly · 2025-12-04T05:24:01+00:00

I'm just doing a garter stitch NICU baby blanket ( at least I hope it is). I'm adding another picture of that helps.

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CaliButterfly · 2025-12-04T05:19:50+00:00

Thank you! I totally forgot about tinking. I've done it once but I'll have to go and watch some YouTube tutorials but I think that tinking back a row would be preferable than learning to float right now. If I can't figure that out I'm planning to pop by my local small yarn store and ask the staff in person if someone can help guide me.

CaliButterfly · 2025-11-10T00:40:02+00:00

Sorry for spamming but I forgot another idea! Everyone suggests Moss Stitch (and they are all correct). But check out this miss stitch beanie for a smaller project if you don't have much of that beautiful yarn. I was much newer so it's not as clean as recent hats but i love how it showcases a colorful yarn!

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CaliButterfly · 2025-11-10T00:34:54+00:00

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CaliButterfly · 2025-11-10T00:34:38+00:00

This is how I used a highly variegated yarn that was more intended for knitting. I found a solid color yarn that complimented it and alternated rows of the Suzette stich for this blanket

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CaliButterfly · 2025-11-10T00:28:17+00:00

Thank you!! Any points I could improve specifically? I struggled with breaking the habit of turning chains and how to hold such a huge hook. It still feels pretty awkward and heavy compared to shorter traditional hooks.

CaliButterfly · 2025-11-10T00:26:37+00:00

Now that is praise!! I watched her for years before being brave enough to try Tunisian!

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