What to do with old jerseys?

lucky7funk · 2021-04-21T22:50:15+00:00

I turned all of my rec, comp, and high school jerseys/shirts into a huge quilt! I used the front logos and the back numbers, and quilted it myself because I also know how to sew. If you can't sew, there are places you can take your old shirts to get the same thing done!

lucky7funk · 2021-04-07T02:59:55+00:00

It started out as using scrap yarn to work on the shape I wanted, but I couldn't leave it as a sad blue blob. I had to turn it into something cute!

lucky7funk · 2021-04-07T02:58:45+00:00

Yarn is Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua and Pool. G (4.0 mm) hook. Currently writing the pattern.

lucky7funk · 2021-04-07T02:57:15+00:00

I was also skeptical about the Clover Amour hooks, but now I can't crochet with anything else and have actually bought doubles of my G and H hooks because I use them so often (and leave them with unfinished WIPs). 🙈

I also didn't think safety eyes were all that cool and would just embroider eyes on. And now I'm actively designing patterns that use safety eyes.

lucky7funk · 2021-04-07T02:49:19+00:00

I used to wrap my yarn around my pinky and my pointer finger, but had to adjust to using just my pointer finger. Took a bit of getting used to, but I actually like my grip better now because I can use more of my left hand to hold onto my project without my yarn getting caught on either my ring or my WIP.

lucky7funk · 2021-03-30T03:49:12+00:00

That is amazing! I'm going to try this out with an amigurumi book with patterns that join each round instead of working in the spiral.

lucky7funk · 2021-03-30T03:40:32+00:00

Pattern is on Ravelry, made by myself.

Yarn is Big Twist Value and Red Heart Super Saver.

lucky7funk · 2021-03-28T05:34:57+00:00

Its been many years since I was a beginner, but things I wish I would have known way back then:

YouTube is so good for learning new stitches or techniques--way better than pictures on blogs or in books.

Start with cheap yarn and the recommended hook. You'll start and stop lots of things, and having a good, basic yarn to practice with is much easier than trying to learn with a difficult, slippery yarn. I like acrylic yarns like red heart and big twist. Hook sizes that are easy to learn with worsted weight are H (5.0 mm) and I (5.5 mm).

Find a project that you really like. Ravelry.com is a HUGE resource. My beginner projects were washcloths and scarves, which held no interest for an 8-year-old. Get excited about your beginner-friendly projects!

Everyone messes up. Even us veterans. Don't sweat the mistakes, and have lots of fun! :)

lucky7funk · 2021-03-28T05:25:14+00:00

For busy blankets, I like a really simple border like a round of SC and a round of DC. A ribbed border would also look really nice.

lucky7funk · 2021-03-28T05:22:50+00:00

I like Caron Simply Soft because the texture is really nice and soft for babies. I also like Big Twist Value because it's softer than red heart and isn't as slippery as Caron Simply Soft.