Thanks, Pensy :D
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Thanks, Pensy :D
Another attempt at crochet.
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I've been crocheting some granny squares for a quilt, just how basic is that? :D I did knit quite a lot last winter though, several scarves, mittens and wristwarmers.
I tried with thread this time. It's didn't turn out as neat as I would have liked...
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You've reminded me that I have scarves to finish up :( I probably need to get to work on those since it is starting to turn cold.
I can knit, but I never do. I tried crochet once and sadly failed horribly. I do love cross stitching though. I'm on my second big project. The first is unfinished...I just didn't like the design so much and I feel that, if I am going to invest that kind of time in completing a project it should be something I really like.
Currently I am busy with this: (28cm x 41cm)
http://www.aladdinscave.co.za/ecomme...83/product.jpg
I expect to finish in about 5 years...at least :lol:
I always loose steam when I am working on cross stitch. I just can't finish one, which is strange since I can make quilts and crochet. I've never tried knitting thought I have all the stuff for it and I keep saying I'm going to learn.
I really want to try my hand at quilting, but at the moment it looks like my next projects will be curtains and cushions.
I'm cross stitching a cat in a hammock right now. I suck though, his ear's all wonky.
Haha, I've been doing some mice in a shoe for... let's see, 15 years now :eek:. My mother bought it for me when I was in school as we had to stay until time was up during the exams. Reading was too much letters for one day and I embroidered all through all those exams. Didn't really do a lot apart from then. And now my turquoise and beige is finished and I always forget to take my work when I go to Trier... I don't have the numbers so I need to take it to the shop to compare... So it is now ready with a bald patch... :D
I am knitting a sock now. After some struggling with five needles I've got the hang of it. Let's see whether the heel and the toe come along...
And why are your ears wonky? You have a pattern on paper, right?
Haha yeah, I'm just bad at following it. "Let's see, that's... five little pink X's up and three across, got it." Ten minutes later: "Oh no wait, it was four pink X's up and two across. I won't have room for the white, now."Quote:
Originally Posted by kiki1982
Juniper - unpick it! it will always shout 'Mistake!' at you!
You could try outlining sections of the pattern in pencil if they are really complex or photocopy the pattern and enlarge it - either make it easier to follow.
Do you have the fabric in a frame? That makes it easier to keep the tension even.
ooh, good advice. I used to work in squares after my mother told me to count in rows, rinkling my work as a consequence and then losing count into the bargain. And work with a ruler so you can't mistake the row.
Indeed, always unpick. For years to come, you'll get people who see it on your wall or cushion and say, 'Wow, that looks nice' and you saying or thinking, 'Well, don't be fooled, because the ears are wrong.'
So, take the thread out of your needle and unpick with the top end (not with the pointy end because you stick into your thread and that's not nice).
When I start a new design I usually mark out the 10 by 10 squares with a contrasting colour (normal sewing thread). So it's a ten under, ten over kind of checkerboard design. It's a pain when you really just want to get started, but it saves a lot of trouble in the end.
Oh no , I would leave it and then I would always know that it's unique, no one else has ears quite like that :)