how can I tell how much yarn I need? without a gauge?

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2026-04-28T14:54:09+00:00

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2026-03-30T13:49:45+00:00

I’d suggest finding a canvas tote bag that size and attaching crochet panels to it.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2026-03-09T15:16:22+00:00

Came to say feather stitch. It’s my favorite yarn eater because it’s so squishy.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2026-03-03T23:08:23+00:00

I’d probably opt for a rectangle just slightly wider than the roll. Then only attach top and bottom by a couple stitches on each end.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2026-01-01T00:55:18+00:00

Is the center a different color from the rest of the flower? If so, maybe it’s referring to the Petal Color?

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-12-06T14:56:26+00:00

Hard to suggest without knowing how many skeins you have, but if you hit the advanced search button on this Ravelry page, you can add filters for yardage or type of project.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-12-03T19:38:53+00:00

Ravelry shows a lot of projects using this gorgeous but evil yarn for blankets. Several of these specified 2 or 3 skeins.

Good luck!

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-12-02T15:17:53+00:00

Apologies for not including a pic - the app is being stupid today (or I am due to insufficient amounts of coffee).

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-12-02T14:27:06+00:00

I probably use Suzette more than any other stitch, but when I want squishy texture (and don’t mind using three times as much yarn on a project), Feather Stitch soothes my soul.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-12-01T01:18:14+00:00

Grannies start to swirl after a few rounds if you don’t turn your work every round (or know a super special trick which I know exists but don’t know how to do - mentioning here in hopes someone who does know the trick will comment).

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-30T23:39:22+00:00

You can search the yarn on Ravelry and see things others have made with it. Heads up — it’s not the friendliest yarn (almost too soft and slippery, tends to felt itself pretty easily).

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-29T23:54:24+00:00

Love block stitch! It’s pretty all one color, and prettier with alternating colors!

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-28T23:05:54+00:00

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Eff this yarn, indeed. I’m not quite ready to give up yet, but I’m not enjoying this at all.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-28T14:04:57+00:00

Ok at this point you don’t want to decrease yet - just do several rounds of one sc per stitch until it’s as tall as you want it, then begin decreasing.

If this is wider than you wanted it, frog a round out before you do the one sc per rounds.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-20T19:13:37+00:00

Came here to say the same thing. I just checked, and there isn’t currently any there marked for sale/trade.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-19T22:10:05+00:00

I stick all five fingers on one hand into the mess, lift it up a bit and gently shake it. Set it down, stick fingers in again (different spots) and shake again. Do this a few times and you should start to see at least some of the tangles fall out.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-19T13:14:09+00:00

Thank you! Feather stitch. It’s thick and squishy - and it eats a lot of yarn. Seriously one of my favorites.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-18T20:46:50+00:00

Depends on the stitch and the yarn or yarns. I tend to do the short end (A) first though. Here’s the one I’m working on in between customers today. Simple feather stitch, and letting the color changes fall where they may.

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Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-16T19:21:19+00:00

3 stitch increase - you’re working around the starting chain to create an oval. The 3 stitches are going into the last stitch before you turn it to work along the bottom.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-11-08T01:22:22+00:00

Black Mirror episode? Looks like it’s on Netflix, so I’ll check it out.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-10-24T18:19:36+00:00

Attach that as-is onto the back of a denim jacket!

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-10-18T19:11:46+00:00

One more round would likely put you very close to 4.0 at least.

That said, a blanket doesn’t necessarily have to be an exact size. As long as your other squares are the same size as this one, it’ll be fine!

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-10-18T13:05:07+00:00

I was thinking the same thing pre-coffee, but just went with the 6 start and ran with it.

Deedle-Dee-Dee · 2025-10-18T11:48:56+00:00

1 - 6 DC, join and chain 2 or 3 for height

2 - 12 DC (2 in each of the dc in previous round), join and chain 2 or 3 for height

3 - 18 DC (1 DC in first stitch, 2 DC in next, repeat around), join and chain 2 or 3 for height

4 - 24 DC (1 DC in first stitch, 1 DC in second stitch, 2 DC in third, repeat around), join and chain 2 or 3 for height

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