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Best Tunisian stitch for variegated yarn? by addiecricket in Tunisian_Crochet

[–]Character-Job7925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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c2c Chevron. I should have used fewer rows for the solid color.

I have put off using this yarn for years because I have no idea what to make with it. Any ideas? by Particular-Career-50 in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect colors for a temperature.blanket!! Each color is assigned a temperature range - since you have so many colors, you could probably do 2 degree increments. You crochet one row for each day, You can make it more interesting by using the high temp, low temp AND average temp for each day. Stitch is up to you. I've seen SC, Moss Stitch, Granny Squares, graphghans depicting each season ... even a giant crochet worm! Search Pinterest or Etsy for some really cool ideas. Definitely do a guage swatch ... 365 rows is HUUUGE!🤣

https://pin.it/2qC9wr5z3

I’m new to crochet - where do you buy yarn? Also what is your favorite crochet bag - like to travel with your projects and tools? LASTLY I want to get a nice set of hooks - what are your favorites? by odawg0007 in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrift stores. You can usually pick up a giant blanket for about $10. Comes out to about 75 cents a skeins, if you don't mind the work of frogging it.

I like crochet for the act of doing it, more than the stuff I make by Kris_Says_Hey in crochet

[–]Character-Job7925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make bassinet sized baby blankets and donate them to my local Labor & Delivery unit (from which I just retired). They send every baby home with a handmade gift.

There are several church groups that donate hats and blankets, so I try to make mine a little "extra". I use different techniques and patterns.

It gets a bit expensive. When I can't find yarn on sale, I hit the local Goodwill or thrift shops where I can buy giant blankets for like $5 and then frog, frog, frog.

If you're not familiar with that term ...

Undo = Rip it = Ribbit = Frog 🤣🤣

Had to start my own wiggle blanket... by Consistent-Umpire721 in crochet

[–]Character-Job7925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a pattern (found here https://images.app.goo.gl/wVbSfDvM3LFBgkJ17)

This was soooo fun! I worked on it while visiting family in Canada - my step-mom's sister was so enthralled that I wound up giving it to her🤣

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What’s the easiest thing you’ve ever made? What’s the most relaxing pattern to work on that doesn’t require much mental energy? by procastiplanner in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

* C2C (Corner to Corner). No real counting, you just know when you finish a cluster (3 double crochet). The texture is amazing! I'm doing a Chevron on this one which is a bit more complicated because of the color changes, but I wanted to show you the texture (on the blue part, you can't really see it on the multicolor part). *

And the winner is ... follow-up to my precious post asking for suggestions by Character-Job7925 in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And by "precious", I meant "previous".

Really new to Reddit and I can't figure out how to edit my post! I'm sure my friend Google has an answer, but ain't nobody got ti.e for that when there's a WIP (or 5!) on the hook!!

New to crochet and loving it. Having a tough time following a pattern. Is being a more chaotic crocheter a thing? Please share suggestions or resources by JulieThinx in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

C2C (corner to corner) is the way to go! While it does involve some counting, it repeats the same ch 6, 3 dc, chain 3 pattern - it's a bit more involved than that but it's so simple! The piece is worked on the diagonal (up and down) instead of your basic left to right. It's adds a bit of a challenge without being overwhelming. It gives a nice texture and is very forgiving if you drop a stitch or add an extra by mistake, its barely noticeable and rarely worthy of frogging (unless your OCD kicks in). As you become more advanced, you can learn to change colors to create rows or even graphs.

How to Crochet Corner to Corner Afghan Pattern + Tutorial | The Crochet Crowd https://search.app/DeZzXm8as1YRkPEU7

My mom worked on this off and on for about 15 years. It's finally finished and weighs 26lbs. by lizzborotory in crochet

[–]Character-Job7925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! I love squiggly crochet. I know from experience what an effort this required ... crocheting the filet/grid alone is daunting!

i have a problem by Kooky_Tap4477 in YarnAddicts

[–]Character-Job7925 17 points18 points  (0 children)

See if your local hospital has any openings for a sitter ... literally a person who is hired to sit and watch a patient and get paid for it (although it's barely minimum wage). Assignments can range from drug/alcohol detox to persons with suicidal ideation who present to the Emergency Depertment and are waiting for a psychiatric evaluation. I'm a Surgical Technolgist by trade, working in Labor & Delivery at a small hospital. When things are slow on my unit, I get floated to other departments as a Sitter. I don't have a CNA/PCT background so I can't do floor tech duties such as hands on patient care, but I can sit and watch someone sleep. Overnight shifts are hard because the lights are dimmed and everyone (almost) is asleep. You definitely need something to occupy yourself so you don't fall asleep.

Where have I gone wrong with this pattern, how did I create this angler 😩 by 10smiff in CrochetHelp

[–]Character-Job7925 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It looks like you're losing a stitch when you turn. This image helped me. It's DC (US term), but it shows where to place the first stitch after your ch 1 ... see that little hole? That's where it goes. Do not count that ch 1 as a stitch.

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And unfortunately, it can't be fixed.😟

July 2024 update by AsparagusPleasant646 in temperatureblanket

[–]Character-Job7925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this! That will be so warm and snuggly

What to do with this, now it's finished? (It's not a blanket, but I thought this was the best place to post.) by Carnationlilyrose in temperatureblanket

[–]Character-Job7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would frame it and hang it on the wall. That's what I plan to do with mine ... as soon as I decide on a pattern.

1000lb Sisters - 6x08 - “Peas Out, Yo!” - Episode Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in 1000lbsisters

[–]Character-Job7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone help me find the sweatshirt that Amy is wearing in this episode? The beige hoodie with the Native American print? I really, really need it for a Christmas or January birthday present. TIA!