#Other People's Crochet

[nestingtendencies]

Valeria Shawl by Zuzana Hejdrychova on Ravelry

#Crochet #Crochet Patterm #Shawl #Yarn #Knitting #Handmade #Pattern #Wrap #Ravelry #Fiberarts #Other People's Crochet #Not Queued

[topknotstrunk]

Via fancytrap_kanarin_.

#other people's crochet #other people's photos #fancytrap_kanarin_ #alt fashion #fashion #skirts #ankle warmers

[crochetysquare]

I sold no gnomes, but I have new items for their enclosure.

#my art #other people's crochet #amigurumi #crochet

[uncanny-tranny]

The thing that gets me about history and humanity is that you never know what is immortalized, and the things that will be immortalized are things you would never think.

I saw a person sharing a new tattoo, and it was one of Onfim's drawings. A boy who lived so long ago he is barely a blip now, but his drawings meant so much to people that somebody is now permanently marked in their skin with one of those drawings. Do you ever look at the things you make and just sit there and wonder if this is the thing that future people look at? Do you ever look at your art, your writing, your schoolwork, or anything that is yours and just wonder who will find it, who will fall in love with a piece of your humanity and become overwhelmed with emotion over? It's not unlikely. It's not totally unlikely that somebody will find a piece of you in the distant future and devoid of any other context of who you were will still love you because you were here. You were here, and you are still here, even hundreds or thousands of years later. Treat yourself with the same love that so many have for dear Onfim.

#positivity #gentle reminders #if anybody has ancient children's drawings beside onfim let me know they melt my heart #i have always wanted a tattoo of that kind of thing too and i want ideas #see if archeologists dig me up or whomever else they won't find significant tattoos or other things. they will see i have loss.jpeg on me #and i think that's just as important. these people must know that people are silly and weird and don't make sense and that's IMPORTANT #i'm just. so obsessed with this because it's instantly humanizing #what little child hasn't drawn humans with twelve fingers per hand #or those kids drawings where it's only a torso/head conglomerate with stick legs and hands #i just really lived seeing how their tattoo turned out because i wasn't sure if it would look good in ink and skin #i feel the same way about archiving the internet. i was looking for the written crochet pattern for something #and the person who wrote and created it passed away and their blog has been scrubbed #their blog only exists on the archives. their pattern is only accessible on youtube because somebody made a video tutorial with the pattern #it's an eerie feeling. they've been gone for two years but their blog has been tethered by the wayback machine

[roachemoji]

🤡 ⭐️ funny little cardigan 🌙 ❤️

maybe I'll actually dress up and style an outfit or something

#bo posting #my art #crochet #granny square #FINALLY TOOK BETTER PICTURES!!!!!!!!! AUGH #im still unbelievably proud of this #enjoy me never shutting up about it #its the first thing ive finished.... in months #and i feel like crying #ive been so envious of everyone around me being able to even hold a pen #and i had to chanel my creativity elsewhere and that was in this and this only #i was tired and felt guilty for how sick it made me feel to be in artistic spaces #or seeing my friends draw #like??? unproductive. helps no one?? 🗞💥🧠 #so this was my solution #its the only creative thing thats made me happy in a long time #its the only creative thing that ive done for myself lately too #doing something creatively for other people has been hard #wahhhhhhh #i want to put my creative energy ive put into crochet into more things. i dont like how hard thats been #idky i havent been able to talk about it #like articulating it properly is one thing but like? never... even tried #i think it hit when it was the only thing i could tell my therapist that i could do that made me happy rn #the only expectations were my own #wow i did NOT intend to vent but hey thanks for reading 💏💖💋💞

[africanamermaid]

Not me as somebody who crochets on the reg getting criticisms/unwanted comments about everything I make:

"You always use the same colors" :/

Me: can't help it I'm a thalassophile and therefore I must always use beige, khaki, turquoise, teal, aqua blues, whites of all shades. Let the coastal creations commence!

"Nice bag. You know, that looks perfect to use only for holidays like Easter"

Me: ...my coastal bag is to be used every time I feel like it. What are you talking about.

"Those oceanic colors don't match with your current outfit so don't use it."

Me: it's not about what looks nice TO YOU but what feels right and fun to use FOR ME.

"Why don't you add (whatever) to your creation. It'd look great if you add (whatever). And, how about next time, you actually use a leather bag bottom instead?"

Me: I don't want to.

"You sure can't take a comment or a slight criticism. Why are you like this?" :/

Me: you sure can't mind your business.

"Why are you doing 2 projects at once. Finish one and start the other I don't get it."

Me: oh you sweet summer child ohohoho...you just don't understand the mind of a crocheter do ya?

"You know, if you make something for somebody it sure won't be coastal themed or whatever. You have to try something different."

Me: who said I'm making anyone ANYTHING? They don't want to pay the correct price for a hand-made creation so that won't be happening. Anyway, ONTO THE COASTAL THEMED SCARF!

#crochet #crocheting #knitting #knit #fiber art #fiber arts #yarn #yarn crafts #yarnlove #crochet art #usually those criticisms and comments come from my mother #lol #other people in public while I'm working are shocked that people still crochet #they're all OMG THAT'S A LOST ART EVERYBODY LOOK #mom on the other hand is all wow can't you try to idk do something else like use more pinks and purples #or my favorite: when are you gonna finish your last project #my mom even got mad at me once at one of my projects and said I didn't raise a daughter to look like a clown so #don't make things that won't match with your wardrobe #🤪🤪🤪🤪 #family members get weird when they notice your hobbies #btw my mom doesn't have hobbies #she says she doesn't need any #she says Jesus is her hobby #that's fine but Jesus was a carpenter you know #Our Lord and Savior DID stuff on the side y'know 😂

[karidley]

YALL. HAVE AN EMBROIDERY/KNITTING/CRAFTING PARTY. It was an amazing time and almost no one knew each other at the start except me bc I pulled everyone together, but it went from 'haha awkward small talk' to this wonderful meditative vibing situation with people chatting and sharing skills and making things. Hours passed and I didn't even realize, and I'm someone who is usually ALWAYS checking in with myself social and physical spoonwise. You could talk or just tune in and out of various conversations and just. Parallel play for adults??? And I came out of it with a new skill and a foundation of practical know-how?? And a thing that I made?

Do yourself a favor and have a crafting party.

#and i was hosting and I'm usually so keyed into whether each individual is having a good time #and being a good host who makes sure no one feels left out or needing something that they're nervous to ask for #and whether people I'm introducing are vibing with each other #and at some point that just fully turned off #i feel at peace with the world #so much serotonin #embroidery #knitting #crocheting #sewing #crafting

[throttlegainwell]

I figure there are people who like them and seek them out, like them but don't seek them out, don't like doing them but will seek them out anyway because they want the finished item, don't like them but don't avoid them, don't like them and avoid them, etc. That's before getting into enjoying some techniques and maybe hating others or enjoying it in one craft, like Tunisian crochet, and disliking it in knitting or something.

Anyway, probably more nuances than seemed necessary to put in the poll, so I kept it simple. I just want a rough idea. Curiosity.

So opinions in tags would be welcome, if you feel like sharing.

#knitting #crochet #yarn crafts #colorwork #personally there are very few people i love enough to do colorwork for #i can do it i just find it so tedious #i'm more interested in textures and shapes if i want a fun project #double knitting isn't bad but that's more because of the other elements

[tj-crochets]

Just went to a local craft fair thing and saw the most overwhelmingly cool wall of crochet I’ve ever seen in person. Look at this stuff!! So many things!!! And this is less than 1/4 of what was there

The lady who crocheted all this said she’s not very tech savvy but recently started an Etsy, and I can attest (from seeing it in person) that her stitch tension and construction are excellent, so if you’re looking for any crocheted plushies or keychains, check it out!

She has some of those really cool Crafty Intentions pattern dragons for sale, if you’ve ever wanted a one of a kind dragon friend. They aren’t on her Etsy but were in her booth so if you’re interested you can probably send her a message on Etsy and ask?

This is not a sponsored post, I just think it’s really cool and that y’all might appreciate some handmade fandom plushies

#crochet #other people’s art #handmade #plushies #amigurumi #I bought myself a little keychain of Zero from the nightmare before christmas #so Zero’s on my purse with my unvalentine heart and my ‘epi pen and inhaler insider’ keychains

[spearxwind]

Oof I'm kinda scared to ask... Why do you not want to be an artist professionally?

Its just like, incredibly miserable in my experience.

Everyone wants their dream job of being paid to draw whatever the hell they want but 99% of the time you are hired and tasked to draw things that you don't have a lot of interest in, professionally speaking, and constantly getting your artistic efforts undermined by the rest of the team (this is esp. true in the videogame industry) artists always try to push for better designs and get their takes watered down for the sake of general public pleasing. Also you don't have a security blanket unless you're under long term contract. Most freelancers live gig to gig with the fear of not being able to support themselves if they don't take a job to take a break. Videogame and movie jobs arent stable because companies never keep the art teams, they are laid off and rehired whenever there is a new project

During my major, I drew nonstop for 4 years for class. Not always things I enjoyed, but also not always things I didnt like. In fact I enjoyed my major immensely! It was so fun. But the burnout is very, very real, and the workload was similar (even inferior to) regular art jobs. What happens if you like to draw in your off time? You spend your days making and pumping out art nonstop for hours, and then on your free time breaks you draw some more? I personally couldn't do it. I just wanted to do other things

And like.... I spent the first three years being told by teachers (people with stable, contract based jobs) how cool of a job it is to do art, and then the last year getting grilled on how insanely hard it is to make it out there. If you don't have connections, money, an audience, a studio, it's actually impossible. You need to be your own lawyer, abide by the very strict self employment rules that take a severe chunk out of your earnings. Do all of your finance/schedule/marketing etc while on top of that constantly producing work (I know there's people who can do it but, personally, I cannot) I really admire the people who were able to build themselves up as artists from the ground like this (because its definitely possible, just insanely hard)

Also, making something you love into your job ends up being miserable too. I experienced this with patreon, which I posted to as like a chill thing and it just got increasingly hard to make content for it or just post in general, even drawing my own ocs and sharing stuff about them started to feel like a chore.

Maybe it's just me though, this has just been my personal experience but yeah in general I realized I am immensely happier just keeping art as a hobby or its gonna suck my soul out (Since I already experienced it)

I don't mean to discourage anyone, I think the world in general needs more artists. But for that we would need to actually be taken seriously and valued, which sadly we are not, at all. And if there's anyone reading that is considering art as a job: it is absolutely grueling. It's not an easy job. Even if you desperately love art it can suck the life out of you and the joy for what you do

(As an extra sidenote. Artists are usually exploited using this mentality as well. That they are supposed to love their job. So they expect you to work your wrists off "For the passion". Dont fall victim to it)

#ask #anon #genuinely i just wanna share my stories and content. see others stories in turn and make friends about it #the desperate need to monetize everything that makes you happy is such an insidious mentality. #people need to learn that you can have hobbies without needing to monetize them. your joy has inherent value and you dont need to sell it #like... i need people to stop being like 'oh you are so good at art/crochet/writing you should sell things : )' it fucking sucks #there is a lot of nuance to the topic of course but im talking like. in general #doing art out of ones heart is always good but having to pump out content under the crushing wheel of capitalism and need to survive is not #this is about my experience with drawn art but this goes for any other artistic discipline #music... writing... etc. we are all in the same boat #sorry for the long winded answer and tags i am just so passionate about this #and especially as someone whos skill wasnt taken seriously until i started making money from it........ fuck that so fucking much #you are allowed to create. in fact you should create. without feeling the need to put a price on it #not everything needs a price tag to be valuable. #especially not your joy.

[nestingtendencies]

Cassiopeia Shawl by Natalia Kupreeva on Ravelry

#Crochet #Crochet Patterm #Shawl #Yarn #Knitting #Handmade #Pattern #Wrap #Ravelry #Fiberarts #Other People's Crochet #Not Queued

[topknotstrunk]

Clown Sweater Crochet Pattern

#other people's crochet #crochet inspo #other people's crafts #other people's photos #good colors #fashion inspo #fashion

[crochetysquare]

I sold no gnomes, but I have new items for their enclosure.

#my art #other people's crochet #amigurumi #crochet

[uncanny-tranny]

I love when people complain about dangerous drivers because... there are some dangerous drivers out there! However, the solution isn't, like, a surveillance state. The solution can be found (in part) in actually investing in free public transportation and a variety of transportation. The fact that we often live in a very hostile world for pedestrians and non-motorists is a travesty, and helps contribute to the mess that is driving.

You don't need to ban certain people from being able to drive. You need to pressure your local and state governments to actually invest in trains, buses, trams, taxis, public bicycles, well-maintained sidewalks and trails, and whatever may be best for your community. Banning certain people from driving isn't going to effectively keep drivers safe.

#politics #this is kind of about people 'joking' that old people and disabled people should have their licenses revoked #what the hell other option will they have if driving is the ONLY option? #not only should public transport be widely available it should be free (public) #i'm not for banning people from driving if they haven't proven they are dangerous because of their actions... #...it just bothers me seeing a modded car for somebody's disability and everybody's like 'we should BAN people like YOU driving acktually' #maybe less people would drive regardless of their ability or inability if they were given other options #if there were trams in my town? boy i would be crocheting in there day in and day out #i like driving but trams????? holy shit. TRAMS... #there's a tram system in the Big City in my state and i am so envious

[jirachibaby]

here's something else i made

it's my partner's D&D kenku cleric Flamméche <3

#since people liked the embroidery???? #yeah i've been busy with other crafts and hobbies instead of my actual work #it's the seasonal depression #i'm fighting it off with a crochet hook #crochet #yarn crafts #craftblr #amigurumi

[un-pearable]

why are 99% of crochet animal patterns just vague blobs. cmon. i know we can do better as a community. have you seen the shit the national parks service put out? yeah, the NPS. there are grandmas on the frontlines of the most formally accurate critters this side of a 3D printer. we can do better than orb with two triangles sewn on. we can make a more accurate cat. that is NOT what a turtle looks like. step AWAY from the axolotl

#EVERYTHINGS TOO CHIBI CMON. WE CAN HAVE VARIETY. WE CAN HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF CHALLENGE #i’m not saying everything has to be photorealistic. but it feels love every new pattern i see is the same basic shapes recycled #because people are so desperate to have ~content~ that they don’t have time to technically develop their skills to a point where they #actually have something to contribute to the conversation artistically #text✨ #this is extremely petty. however : come ON. so much of the crochet content i see is extremely beginner basic stuff newbies are being tricked #into mass producing for ‘markets’ where they are very unlikely to sell #and then they burn out of the hobby within a few weeks. this is NOT sustainable. and extremely wasteful of time and resources #i hate you should sell culture it’s. extremely annoying #i try to only do stuff that is either a) at least nominally useful or b) a gift for someone . bc i so desperately do not want to burn out #on this hobby and i love it sm . i feel so bad for all the people i see getting conned by the you gotta sell attitude and just. ruining the #hobby for themselves. you gotta do it for you you gotta #on topic. also like cmon. stop chibifying animals that are culturally significant to other communities just for money