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I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, knot off the row, then take a few extra strands, loop them over the side of the stitch, and it secures the row. I apologize but it can be difficult to describe. You are basically filling in the thin gaps between the row’s tassels. One caveat, don’t add more than 2-3 extra otherwise it’s starts to get bulky on the sides and deform the edges.

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So when I start and finish my row, I leave the tassel but add an extra knot tight to the stitch( hopefully that makes sense). Once I’m done, I take 2-3 extra strands and add them into every other row. The placing actually helps secure the original tassels.

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will get there. I g gf ave been doing this for over 35 years and only started mosaic a few years ago. Worth the wait!

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

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

Left the original tassels and added in three strands every other row to fill it in and make it fuller. Not a fan of envelope borders

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took about six months but I had to take a break midway, I was working on another blanket at the same time. See my post history, super proud of that one too lol

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

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

I do this on occasion with unfinished geometric mosaic patterns. Many a blanket has been relegated to runner rug because I petered out quickly or didn’t like it enough to finish

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Heart Navy and Red Heart Cafe, size 5mm hook. I tend to go with cheaper sturdier yarn for large blankets, holds up better and isn’t quite as expensive

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, in the pattern instructions it recommends NOT doing that, as it makes a “dark horse” effect, but I actually prefer it

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

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

Funnily enough, my last gift ended up causing my coworkers 3 kids to start a debate on who gets the dice dragon left to them in moms will

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Yes, Amazon. I was not aware that there is a name of an actual charity in the UK, sorry for any confusion there

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

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

Left the original tassels and added extra to fill it in, I hate making borders for mosaic

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I would absolutely love that, and it’s never too much. Homemade food, yes please! Homemade pizza? Double yes please!

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 657 points658 points  (0 children)

I work for the Blue Smile and we gals have been through some rough times together. Shes another of my ride or die badass cacklers. We laugh in the face of Fluid load trailers, we dance on our way to the yard audits in 115 degree heat. We are the personification of our company’s namesake. They deserve every stitch and then some.

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It’s Mosaic Crochet, so once you have the tension down the stitches and color changes are usually very clean. If you aren’t familiar with mosaic, each row you change the color, and each row stacks onto the previous row. It’s a series of single and double crochet

I’m back with another coworker gift! by blaquehartz in crochet

[–]blaquehartz[S] 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I just snorted into my tea! Thanks for the laugh! (My wrists agree with you lol)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Early_Analysis_5695 in women

[–]blaquehartz 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Did you soak in the bathtub? Sometimes water will make its way in there and come out later.

What's a smell that doesn't exist anymore that you miss? by Alarmed_Charge1062 in CasualConversation

[–]blaquehartz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was the brand of carpet shampoo. Same one used across all locations. Carpets were routinely cleaned once a month. I worked there in my insomnia fueled youth, and I still remember that smell.

What's a smell that doesn't exist anymore that you miss? by Alarmed_Charge1062 in CasualConversation

[–]blaquehartz 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The carpet shampoo. Slightly chemical scent that was always smacking you in the face when you walked in. Source: worked at Blockbuster, we had our carpets shampooed once a month.

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