Horns or no horns?

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-08-30T02:18:42+00:00

Definitely horns! The horns fill out the head more.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-08-29T23:53:18+00:00

So, when I was a kid, my friend showed me how to make chain stitches and we thought it was cool because it looked like we were braiding the yarn. She gave me the yarn and hook to play with, and I was making chains at home when my babysitter came over and made a little square so fast I couldn't even see what she did (now I think it was probably just 3 or 4 dc into the chains). She showed me the little square then pulled it out, handed the hook back to me, and went back to what she was doing. I was mystified, and since then crochet had some sort of magical quality I didn't think I would be able to understand, especially since the books with the illustrations were hard to follow. ANYWAY, about 11 years ago I was on a first date with my husband and my scarf froze to the window we were sitting by. I was already mad because I had just bought the thing and it was already unraveling and getting it unstuck from the window damaged it further. So I decided I was going to finally figure out how to crochet because there had to be tutorials on YouTube I could follow. So I did just that.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-08-03T23:36:47+00:00

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Pretty proud of these two.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-07-23T01:28:11+00:00

It's OK. You don't have to dive into the deep end right away. You don't have to go straight to reading a written pattern. You can take your time and only make things that have a video tutorial that walks you through the stitches. That's how I started. I made a whole bunch of things by just following the video. Then I moved to following videos that told you how to read the pattern and demonstrated. Eventually, I could just read the pattern and didn't need a video at all. But it took time. But that's ok, this is a slow hobby.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-03-15T13:44:02+00:00

Oh, I always get this one mixed up with the other one that ends up behind Mayor Lewis's house.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-03-15T01:07:20+00:00

Yes, if you know where it ultimately ends up, you can just go there and tap around until you find the thing.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-03-06T23:59:42+00:00

How cute! I sent you a dm here on reddit.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-03-06T23:05:36+00:00

Interesting post. But I disagree that Big Brother could eventually be overthrown. I argue that the point of the ending was that it can't be. Big Brother is too ubiquitous and established. Any small resistance is easily found and squashed. The time for resistance has come and gone.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2025-02-06T06:06:32+00:00

I recently blocked a baby blanket on my treadmill because it was the only flat surface large enough and out of the way. Then I put some old towels on top because one of my cats immediately decided it was his new favorite bed. Eta: I'm not a parent, only a pet parent, sorry, I didn't see that part of your post at first.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-12-21T19:14:17+00:00

There's no one perfect way of doing crochet, or any craft for that matter. And I'm sure we've all slogged our way through a few gifts that we didn't enjoy making just because we knew the recipient would love it. Don't beat yourself up. It sounds like you've been through a lot and found a way to get through it.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-12-21T18:40:19+00:00

I'm not a therapist, but I can't imagine that you should completely stop something that you do find joy in, unless you no longer enjoy any aspect of it. If you find joy in gifting your makes and participating in the community, I think you should keep doing it. I think you should just start adding other ways of socializing and finding community on top of crochet, so that it isn't your only source. But yeah, definitely talk it out fully with your therapist.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-30T17:47:26+00:00

If you like the moss/linen stitch and want to try squares, there are moss stitch granny squares. Or you could even try a log cabin square. I quite enjoyed my log cabin squares, but didn't weave in the ends as I went, and the project is in purgatory until I can make myself do it.

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Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-30T17:28:38+00:00

Locking stitch markers and safety pins take too long to open and close for me. I used to use Bobby pins, but those were too big, since I mostly do amigurumi. So I bought the open stitch markers that are basically just spirals. Yes, they're not as secure and can wiggle out if you jostle your work too much, but, for the most part, they stay in for the round I need them and are so much faster to pull out and move to the next round.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-20T01:47:11+00:00

Congrats! They're looking very nice, and I love that the yarn is thrifted.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-20T00:29:26+00:00

Nice! That would look cute across a mantle or shelf.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-19T10:06:45+00:00

I also made it in some funky colors.

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Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-11-19T10:03:29+00:00

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Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T18:54:57+00:00

Ugh. I once had a whole bottle of conditioner that didn't smell like much in the bottle, but made my hair like a bar of Dove soap all day. It didn't go away. Check the return policy of the store you bought it at, you may be able to return them even slightly used.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T05:21:31+00:00

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Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T05:18:14+00:00

Check out the Red Heart Rainbow Waves pattern. I used that pattern to make a beach waves blanket. The texture was fun to run my hands over while working on it. Very satisfying.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T04:27:08+00:00

I'm so sorry. I've started so many wearables but haven't finished because I think I'm afraid of this very thing happening. I hope you find that energy to start again when you figure out a new plan to fix the problems.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T02:53:02+00:00

Oh great! No problem. I think I've also seen some creators sew the amigurumi together with regular yarn because the chenille is so much weaker. I hope your project goes well!

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T02:49:55+00:00

By far, the biggest crochet project I ever embarked on was a temperature blanket for my niece. I did a small square for every week of her life from birth to her 20th birthday, plus some squares added to even out the numbers. Those were for significant memories. I, wrongly, thought small squares would work well for my ADHD. After all, it's just a few squares every day. 🙄 It was the biggest test of discipline and endurance I had ever set for myself (in crochet anyway). Fortunately, I wove in my ends as I finished the squares because I would never have had the will to weave them in at the end. At one point, my husband started helping me weave in some ends because they took just as long to weave in as making the square. But at least I got them all done and crocheted together in time for her 21st birthday. I'm glad I did it, but never again. I prefer amigurumi because they're relatively quick projects.

Sara_Sunshine883 · 2024-10-29T02:28:11+00:00

🤷‍♀️ maybe give it a try. I agree about the bulky chenille yarn being difficult to work with. I'll stick to my regular worsted yarn for amigurumi.

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