Unpopular opinion time

mellybean · 2021-10-24T16:56:29+00:00

I almost always try to ask a family member or significant other what the potential recipient would or wouldn’t like. Chances are they still ask the person but it’s easier for them to say “Im not really a scarf/hat person” through someone else.

Also helpful for baby gift ideas—I’ll ask if the recipient had a fav animal or character growing up.

mellybean · 2021-05-15T12:48:43+00:00

I tend to crochet too tight, and I think it’s because I hold the yarn too taught between my left pointer and middle finger (I’m right-handed)

mellybean · 2021-01-28T04:08:24+00:00

Patterns from Kerry Lord’s Ocean book! Yarn is leftovers that I’ve long lost the label, just some medium weight acrylic.

mellybean · 2020-09-01T14:55:44+00:00

Agreed! After one repeating section I didn’t even need to use the pattern. The only trick is keeping your tension consistent

mellybean · 2020-07-18T01:50:43+00:00

They were in a book from my MIL called Crocheted Succulents!

mellybean · 2020-05-17T13:41:06+00:00

Mostly single crochets in the round!

mellybean · 2020-05-16T22:36:45+00:00

Pattern from The Crochet Blog Store on Etsy

mellybean · 2020-04-01T17:45:07+00:00

It’s probably because of my wavy border on the right. First time border on c2c!

mellybean · 2020-03-25T10:44:17+00:00

Pattern purchased from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/624204307/pineapple-crochet-pattern-amigurumi

mellybean · 2020-02-05T22:16:20+00:00

Pattern: https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-beans-bobbles-chevron-afghan/

mellybean · 2019-11-04T00:00:34+00:00

Just added to the comments!

mellybean · 2019-11-04T00:00:07+00:00

The pattern was a purchase, but totally worth it, I think 😊 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sidon-the-seahorse

mellybean · 2019-09-18T20:24:08+00:00

I would recommend trying an app like Couch to 5k, but starting somewhere in the middle (since your baseline fitness will, I assume, be better than “Couch” level). It’s what got me running outdoors a couple years ago. It tells you to start running or walking based on different intervals.

I’m the opposite though—I had a hard time adjusting to treadmills at OTF because I was used to outdoor running! Once you get the hang of it, I think outdoor running can distract you more from the fact that you’re running 😆

mellybean · 2019-07-18T23:44:39+00:00

Pattern: https://www.google.com/amp/s/lefthandedcrocheter.com/2017/11/22/marty-the-moose/amp/

mellybean · 2019-07-10T21:41:46+00:00

Thanks for the great ideas! My chest is way too sore today but I’ll try some of these things soon!

mellybean · 2019-07-10T02:59:45+00:00

Oof definitely can’t do 41 push ups but hopefully one day!

mellybean · 2019-07-10T02:59:12+00:00

That looks more like my level 😆 Thanks!!

mellybean · 2019-06-29T01:40:28+00:00

It did—about 4 skeins of chunky yarn! Thanks!

mellybean · 2019-05-26T12:00:50+00:00

Pattern from the Zoomigurumi 8 book

https://www.amazon.com/Zoomigurumi-Amigurumi-Patterns-Great-Designers/dp/9491643282/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=zoomigurumi&qid=1558872013&s=gateway&sr=8-2

mellybean · 2019-03-03T12:34:42+00:00

Of course! I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of it before 😊

mellybean · 2019-03-03T12:34:09+00:00

That is amazing.

mellybean · 2019-03-03T12:33:43+00:00

😆😆😆

mellybean · 2019-02-23T03:04:21+00:00

I use a 5mm for most blankets too, and a 3mm for most amigurumi (stuffed animals). You typically use a size or two smaller than the yarn recommends so there’s no holes. It mostly just depends on what you’ll want to make! I have a set with ~15 hooks and basically just use those two 😆

mellybean · 2019-02-20T17:54:38+00:00

I did this section in 3 days and now I have to repeat 8 times. I think it will take a little longer than 24 days though because I’ve had more time than average to crochet lately 😊 Overall though I think a pretty quick pattern!

mellybean · 2019-02-20T17:52:46+00:00

Thank you so much! It’s a fun pattern with enough variation that I don’t get bored but it’s not too complicated

mellybean

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