This project took me just over a month to complete with some hook attention almost daily. (Confession: I did make a couple 'quick gratification' projects along the way.)
The pattern I used is 'Whomsoever's Koi' by Terry Finer. From the get-go I ventured from the instructions by selecting worsted weight (Red Heart Super Saver in Dusty Grey) over sport weight making this catch 34" compared to the pattern projection of 24". I also ventured from the instructions using a crochet scale technique from Rachy Newin's pattern 'Mother of Dragons Dice Bag' (free Ravelry download and highly recommended!). I might've managed a better job with the koi scales, but - like the Alabama song goes - it was close enough to perfect for me. 😁 Anywho, the Newin technique creates a more solid fabric than the typical crochet scale fabric worked over v-stitches.
An old tee shirt was upcycled to quick sew a lining for the scale body. And OMG, I can still hear my grandmother's (RIP) seamstress soul scolding me on that bit of sloppy work. 😅
I crocheted the eyes, and variegated embroidery floss created the illusion of reflected light: big accidental score on that actually. I am very happy with this outcome!
Lastly, my fish head came out flattish for the liking, so I stitched a fold on either side of the head and declared it part of the gill.
In summary, I am very pleased with the money invested in the Finer koi pattern. While I'm not a great pattern follower, I learned some really neat techniques through the work. Bravo, Terry Finer. 👏
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These amigurumi bats measure just over 3 inches tall when crocheted with 4ply cotton thread on a 2.25mm hook. They make adorable decorations to hang around at Halloween - or year round for that matter!
They're the perfect size for little hands to play with. Or maybe you just want your own colony of super sweet bat babies!
You can crochet these bats with any yarn and hook size - though yours may turn out larger/smaller, and you may need to use different safety eyes (I use 6mm).
This crochet pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. There are plenty of pictures and step-by-steps to help you along, but assumes you are already confident crocheting the basic stitches and making amigurumi.
Bat baby pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology.
** This listing is for a digital download crochet pattern - not a finished item **
Introduction
This is a pattern for an overlay mosaic crochet strip that belongs in the Friends Around the World 6th Anniversary CAL (FATW6) “Adventures in Mosaic Crochet” hosted by CAL – Crochet A Long. Links to all past and future patterns can be found on their blog: https://calcrochetalong.com and you can join their facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668646249929007/
My section…
Not perfect, but beautifully chosen colors if I do say so myself 💙
It has been decided that this blanket, once intended to be teal and red for myself and my former significant other, is now to be a gift for someone who fell in love with it more than I did. 💜
Materials: Caron Simply soft yarn in Pagoda, Blue Mint, Robin's Egg, Orchid, Grape, and Purple.
Pattern: Caron Spectrum Afghan (download free here vv) https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-spectrum-afghan/CAC0502-004179M.html
(please be advised I made a counting mistake when I started and each color only has 11 rows as their largest run to keep it consistent. If you follow the pattern and don't make the same mistake I did, your blanket will be larger!! 💙💜)
hi everyone, my internet is down and my cell service is spotty (i live in the area where service was affected by the explosion in nashville), so i am taking an unplanned couple of days without tumblr. happy new year, etc!
How adorable is this Bernat Crochet Petal Poncho?! This cute crochet poncho pattern includes 2 sizes, and is perfect for your little woodland princess! Get the link to the free pattern – and the yarn – on Moogly! https://www.mooglyblog.com/bernat-crochet-petal-poncho/