@PTree15 -- ever do these? I could see them being good at flea markets!
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No, but I do have them on my to-do list. I want to make one for myself to see how well they work.
A croche lantern. @PTree15 I saw this on an English FB group and thought that you'd like to see this.
Thank you! It took about two weeks.That is amazing
How long did it take to do that kind of project?
Went to Michaels and quickly remembered why I don't--I stared at all the colors stunned by indecision, and lack of preparation.
Nothing really spoke to me, and the multicolors weren't right. Well, If I was ok with spending more I'd be ok, but I wasn't.
@PTree15 -How much do I need for a vest? I ended up with 3 skeins of teal, 354 yards each
If I have too much I'll try for a cardigan!
Nothing really spoke to me, and the multicolors weren't right. Well, If I was ok with spending more I'd be ok, but I wasn't.
@PTree15 -How much do I need for a vest? I ended up with 3 skeins of teal, 354 yards each
If I have too much I'll try for a cardigan!
Is it worsted weight yarn? I'm thinking that should be plenty for a vest. It would be easy to add sleeves for a cardigan if you have too much yarn. It also depends on the stitch you use, as some stitches, like those with bobbles and other textures are yarn eaters, lol. But If you're doing double crochets or a basic granny stitch, I think you'll be fine, and you might even have enough for sleeves.Went to Michaels and quickly remembered why I don't--I stared at all the colors stunned by indecision, and lack of preparation.
Nothing really spoke to me, and the multicolors weren't right. Well, If I was ok with spending more I'd be ok, but I wasn't.
@PTree15 -How much do I need for a vest? I ended up with 3 skeins of teal, 354 yards each
If I have too much I'll try for a cardigan!
I didn't keep track of how much yarn I used for my cardigan (worsted weight yarn), but the pullover sweater (size M, according to the pattern) I just made used about 1,250 yards of 3-weight yarn, so your yardage would track if it's a 4-weight.
Here is the sweater, and it actually fits! It was a striped yard, a mandala by Lion Brand. I only color controlled the sleeves, so the bottom ribbing has two colors. It's my first pullover!
Crochet for me is faster (and easier), but it typically uses more yarn than knitting. I do both, but I prefer crochet, as I think do better with it than I do with knitting. I do plan to knit a sweater this year, now that I've dipped my toe into crocheting sweaters.
Hahahaha, so true! I have most of my yarn under control storage-wise, but I can't say the same for the craft/music room. It needs a do-over.
The quantities of yarn have been growing here... more and more... it's growing like Tribbles...
Now that it's cooler I feel like getting that 'sweater' done!
I'm now wanting to do the cardigan pattern I keep seeing that starts with two granny hexagons......
I'm now wanting to do the cardigan pattern I keep seeing that starts with two granny hexagons......
Do it! I love the one I made earlier this year.
I am going to make this:
It's a pattern by Marly Bird, and I bought it last week. It calls for wool, but I will be using acrylic. I bought some Big Twist yarn in a blue/gray shade. It's got some new-to-me stitches, so it should be fun.
I made this poncho (pattern by Bag o Day Crochet). It's very warm and squishy. I love the texture. It's 100% acrylic. I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn in the color sequoia. The original pattern doesn't have a border, but I love to finish off a poncho with a nice border.
