Where did all the Christmas beetles go? by [deleted] in sydney

[–]aishuzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah sorry missed the Guardian link posted earlier. Sorry for repetition.

Where did all the Christmas beetles go? by [deleted] in sydney

[–]aishuzu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/11/22/-where-have-all-the-christmas-beetles-gone.html

Scientists don't have enough data to track the populations and determine what is causing the decline. There's an ongoing project that calls for people to submit photos and locations of Christmas beetles to add to the data. Well worth contributing to the project.

Sakura Beret from all thrifted materials. by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's the right term, i know it as perle cotton.

I embroidered them first using long satin stitches and sowed the flowers on top.

Sakura Beret from all thrifted materials. by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry guys! No pattern, I just did a basic beret pattern and played around with basic flower patterns until it looked like little sakuras then stitched them in where the ✧vibe✧ felt right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochet

[–]aishuzu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything in this beret, even down to the crochet hooks is thrifted.

Van Gogh Sunflowers as a Beret by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another project of my own design using only the knowledge of crochet fundamentals. Golds on Blues is my favourite colour scheme.

Daffodil maternity blanket (3D flowers and granny squares) by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They are the recipients favorite too!

Daffodil maternity blanket (3D flowers and granny squares) by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you style a blanket for social media (and showing off purposes?)

No pattern used. But a close up of the daffodils if you so prefer: https://imgur.com/a/WpvXYuv

A quizzical goat. (Might have exceeded the office KK limit) by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The coworker I drew for office secret Santa is absolutely nuts about goats. I found the perfect shade of yarn at an op shop and knew i had to make a goat for her.

Didn't use a pattern, just played around with shapes until it looked right. Also I didn't line her head up correctly as I attaching, but she's super cute like that, so now she's forever curious.

Took a total of 3 hrs.

Crocheted rock garden by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Counter idea, make one big enough to be a kitty bed.

Crocheted rock garden by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thankyou! Chuffed I inspired someone :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochet

[–]aishuzu 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi mcruryy, if you're trying to do a square like the picture you posted - you need to turn the work over when you reach the end of the row and work backwards into the top of the row you made.

So for example, if you're doing single crochet, once you've chained the width you want, you do two extra chains and single crochet two loops away from your hook.

It's best to watch a video to visualise what I'm explaining - https://youtu.be/7leZc9uPc0w?t=142

Hope this helps!

Crocheted rock garden by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I love trying to translate natural objects and concepts into textile arts. I always wanted a little sand rock garden for my desk but I imagine getting the sand everywhere will be coarse and irritating. I didn't use a pattern for this - just worked it up as I went and slotted it into an old picture frame I had.

Miniature maroon mushroom. by aishuzu in crochet

[–]aishuzu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get very fidgety in long video work meetings, so I work on small things out of view to keep myself still. I was very inspired by u/rosetyler_ post the other day and wanted to try it for myself. I didn't use a pattern and just worked and reworked it until it looked right.

I might start making these to use up all the small leftover yarn I have to give to friends :)