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Creating square shapes is actually easy, you're just overthinking it.  All you need to do is make the 6 sides out single crochet panels and then stitch them together into your 3-dimensional shape. An example is here, in this gingerbread house pattern (which I got about 75% of the way through making before the holidays got too hectic for me) http://michaels.com/Ho-Ho-Celebrati...ecrafts-holiday
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| # ? Apr 25, 2012 00:43 |
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I've recently rediscovered the joy of crochet and wanted to share. I think this might be appropriate too as I think the TARDIS is a square amigurumi. I wasn't too pleased at how it came out following the pattern, so added extra stitching along the edges to try and give them definition. Much easier to do as Marchegiana has suggested.  The Pattern came from here - http://pixelatedmushroom.blogspot.c...t-patterns.html Mesimean fucked around with this message at Apr 28, 2012 around 11:07 |
| # ? Apr 28, 2012 10:58 |
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Marchegiana posted:Creating square shapes is actually easy, you're just overthinking it. I made a robot once by crocheting a flat rectangle for the top of his head and then working down in rounds. It makes a cuboid with softer edges, but there's no sewing.
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| # ? Apr 28, 2012 15:07 |
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http://wolfdreamer-oth.blogspot.com...hain-chomp.html This is the only pattern I've personally come across that has the cube part done in rounds. I haven't made it but it looks promising.
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| # ? Apr 28, 2012 21:17 |
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Unoriginal posted:http://wolfdreamer-oth.blogspot.com...hain-chomp.html Thank you for pattern link, I really have to try that out!
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| # ? Apr 29, 2012 03:53 |
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Reviving this thread to mention that I've started a swap thread in SA mart. Come show what you've got to sell/trade! http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=3482576 I'm going to be posting a bit more of my stash later on.
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| # ? May 3, 2012 19:15 |
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A while back someone posted some awesome StarCraft crochet, but I cannot for the life of me find the post or any kind of pattern on Google. Has anyone here seen any patterns like that, or was it something that a good just whipped up? (drat talented goons...)
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| # ? May 7, 2012 23:45 |
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VR Cowboy posted:A while back someone posted some awesome StarCraft crochet, but I cannot for the life of me find the post or any kind of pattern on Google. Has anyone here seen any patterns like that, or was it something that a good just whipped up? (drat talented goons...) I've made a bunch of StarCraft stuff, but I don't know if it's what you're referring to. You can see some of it at the following links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633...157625703003898 http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633...157625703003898 http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633...157625703003898 http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633.../in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633...157625577575847 http://www.flickr.com/photos/478633...157625577575847 Was that what you were looking for? You're looking for something awesome, so I'm thinking no...
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| # ? May 8, 2012 02:18 |
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electricgoat posted:Was that what you were looking for? You're looking for something awesome, so I'm thinking no... That was exactly it, actually. The Zergling and the Baneling look great. My friends run a small tournament and I was thinking of making something like those as prizes.
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| # ? May 8, 2012 02:38 |
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VR Cowboy posted:That was exactly it, actually. The Zergling and the Baneling look great. My friends run a small tournament and I was thinking of making something like those as prizes. Bleh, I was hoping you liked the scarves/hats, because I could probably draw up charts for those (or maybe find the old ones). I don't know how to make patterns, so I don't really have any for the plushies. I'll see if I can figure something out that you'll be able to make sense of (maybe watch some youtube videos and learn some terms). How soon do you need to have these ready?
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| # ? May 8, 2012 03:08 |
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electricgoat posted:Bleh, I was hoping you liked the scarves/hats, because I could probably draw up charts for those (or maybe find the old ones). I don't know how to make patterns, so I don't really have any for the plushies. I'll see if I can figure something out that you'll be able to make sense of (maybe watch some youtube videos and learn some terms). How soon do you need to have these ready? I like the zerg scarf. And the zerg. I think my husband needs me to make something like that for him for our anniversary this June. 
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| # ? May 8, 2012 20:54 |
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electricgoat posted:Bleh, I was hoping you liked the scarves/hats, because I could probably draw up charts for those (or maybe find the old ones). I don't know how to make patterns, so I don't really have any for the plushies. I'll see if I can figure something out that you'll be able to make sense of (maybe watch some youtube videos and learn some terms). How soon do you need to have these ready? If you don't have a pattern, don't sweat it. The photos are great. I can figure something out based on those, and it'll give me practice with making different shapes. The internet has some charts kicking around for the pattern on the scarf, which gave me a good idea as well. Thanks!
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| # ? May 8, 2012 22:08 |
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Haha, glad you like them, Berryblood!  VR Cowboy, if you need any help figuring out bits, please let me know. You can email me at doctormooscarf@gmail.com. All of it should be really easy, since my crocheting/knitting is the yarn equivalent to rolling my face across the keyboard.
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| # ? May 8, 2012 23:42 |
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Haha! If that's the case, then the odds are good that I'll produce something that looks "not bad". Thanks, really appreciate it!
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| # ? May 8, 2012 23:44 |
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I crocheted a couple of things the past week so I thought I would post some pictures! Here's a crocheted balloon puppy:   It is a little floppier than it is supposed to be so it cannot stand up, but I will settle for a play bowing balloon puppy! Its my first attempt at any sort of 3D crocheting And then here is my second attempt!   I am excited because I used to be so intimidated by these types of projects, but I think I have gotten over it
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| # ? May 9, 2012 21:26 |
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I pimped my ride! I used this pattern for the seat cover: http://www.wardi.dk/2009/04/crochet...er-pattern.html Instead of elastic or a crocheted chain like the pattern suggests, I used ribbon and it worked perfectly. It was super easy to follow (I'm generally bad at reading patterns) and only took me a couple hours to do. I might keep going and do things like this to it: http://greedyforcolour.blogspot.com...01/my-bike.html Awesomonster fucked around with this message at May 10, 2012 around 21:00 |
| # ? May 10, 2012 20:58 |
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Just finished my third amigurumi thing! I am pleased with it   The color is more accurate in the first picture.
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| # ? May 12, 2012 21:14 |
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I feel that dinosaur is begging for a mini top hat  edit: maybe a monocle too.
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| # ? May 14, 2012 20:33 |
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^^^^^Thanks for that! I'm about to make a dapper penguin for a friend's birthday and that pattern is EXACTLY what I need.
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| # ? May 15, 2012 08:11 |
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Cloyster posted:I feel that dinosaur is begging for a mini top hat Man, that would have been perfect! I already gave the dinosaur away though  I will definitely use that mini top hat for something! I have been averaging a project a day. Two days ago I made a bunny and yesterday I made one and a half brain slugs. Today I guess I'll finish up the second brain slug and try to find a new pattern to tackle.  Here's my bunny! I know he has no tail. I will probably add one today.  And the first brain slug. Once I am good enough, I am going to try to crochet a bunch of things and sell them and some percentage of the profit will go to the local animal shelter I am so excited. Anyone here sell their projects? How do you determine how much to charge? Also, how do you decide on an etsy shop name? I am so stumped on that one.
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| # ? May 15, 2012 14:51 |
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That brain slug is adorable. Do you have a pattern for it? I want to make one and put it onto a headband.
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| # ? May 15, 2012 17:50 |
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My Neighbor Mescaline Totoro! I'm making a million of these for friends.
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| # ? May 15, 2012 17:57 |
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Marchegiana posted:That brain slug is adorable. Do you have a pattern for it? I want to make one and put it onto a headband. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brain-slug-3 I had some fun with them today  
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| # ? May 15, 2012 20:31 |
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kitkat_skye posted:^^^^^Thanks for that! I'm glad I could help! I just used it to make Sir Jelly Fishington quite recently 
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| # ? May 16, 2012 04:52 |
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This is a bit random, but my mom works as a family nurse practitioner in a clinic that does women's health stuff. She wants me to crochet little cozies for the pap smear stirrup thingies. Anybody have any clue where I could find a pattern?
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| # ? May 17, 2012 16:04 |
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Ms. Happiness posted:This is a bit random, but my mom works as a family nurse practitioner in a clinic that does women's health stuff. She wants me to crochet little cozies for the pap smear stirrup thingies. Anybody have any clue where I could find a pattern? I don't have a pattern, but I would think you could just ask for the measurements, then use a pattern for mittens.
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InferiorCatwoman posted:I don't have a pattern, but I would think you could just ask for the measurements, then use a pattern for mittens. Seconding this. My GYN's office has oven mitts on their stirrups. I'd guess you could use any similar sized pattern and just omit the thumb.
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| # ? May 17, 2012 19:46 |
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Hell, you could even just do something in the round, like amigurumi but more loosely so it has a bit of give. My GYN's office has always used old sports socks; it doesn't necessarily have to be something super intricate. If you've never done an amigurumi-style pattern, it'd be something like: 1- in a magic adjustable ring, 6 sc (or ch2 and do 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook if that's more your thing) 2- 2sc in each st around (12sc) 3- *sc, then 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (18sc) 4- *2sc, then 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (24sc) 5- *3sc, then 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (30sc) and so on, adding in one more sc each round. Once you get it to the width you want, stop adding increases and just sc around and around until it's as long as you need it to be. BAM. Instant easy stirrup cover!
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| # ? May 18, 2012 09:08 |
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For the GYN office you should make some of those uteruses people have been sending senators and representatives. I recently found a doctor who will take my case on, I kind of want to make him one as a thank you gift. The patterns are on governmentfreevjj.com. Those patterns are why I got into crochet (and because my step-mom does). To help out and be useful, this week there is a coupon online for 25% ALL YARN at Michael's. Unless they changed their sale already but it's worth it to check.
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| # ? May 18, 2012 11:46 |
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It's actually 20% off all yarn (regular and sale, but nothing yarn is on sale I'm pretty sure) and it starts this Sunday the 20th through Saturday the 26th. I am entirely too familiar with Michaels sales.
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| # ? May 19, 2012 12:21 |
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We must have had different coupons. The ones I printed Monday on their site were 25% off all yarn, including sale items. It sucked because Michael's closed randomly last week without telling anyone so I had to go to AC Moore I still have my 25% ones sitting on the counter sadly.
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| # ? May 19, 2012 12:41 |
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Kind of new here, but anyone else like Teresa's crocheting tutorials? I find it quite easy to follow her steps! Crochet Geek I've been hookin' since last year, and I've made a few things. I am currently working on making a large granny-square afghan (unicorn blanket), using 'monet' red heart yarn. I plan on stitching on a golden border, and adding stars, and clouds to finish.
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| # ? May 25, 2012 02:28 |
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Has anyone here made the Ashlar Cardigan? http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/We.../64/Issue64.php I'm having trouble with the stitch pattern on my gauge swatch. quote:Cluster Stitch Pattern: (multiple of 3 ch + 2) So, I get row one down no problem, but I just can't get row 2 to work without severe cupping/warping/losing stitch count.
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| # ? May 29, 2012 19:49 |
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On row 2 are you pulling the yarn through the spaces between row 1 dc stitches? I can't think of anything else that would cause warping.
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| # ? May 29, 2012 20:31 |
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 Somehow, this is what I'm getting. I feel like I'm missing something really obvious. Fenchurch fucked around with this message at May 29, 2012 around 20:42 |
| # ? May 29, 2012 20:38 |
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You're skipping spaces from row 1. Each dc2tog from row 2 should go over a dc2tog from row 1.
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| # ? May 29, 2012 20:50 |
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Right, visually, I can see that. But following the pattern as I can figure it out, I don't see that. Which probably doesn't make sense. Edit: I can do this without the pattern, I'm just having trouble translating the pattern into this: 
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| # ? May 29, 2012 21:17 |
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Yep that's what you're supposed to be doing.
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| # ? May 30, 2012 14:13 |
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 I made a uterus.
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| # ? May 31, 2012 06:21 |
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| # ? May 20, 2013 20:27 |
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Cloyster posted:
That is some serious girl power. ^^ Is that a pattern available for download or purchase somewhere? I yarn bomb and that seems like it would an awesome thing to make for Women's History Month or something.
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