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Baby Dedication Dress

I finished my baby's dedication dress! My favorite color is purple, so I used it for the flowers and sash. The original pattern is a regular toddler dress in grey and pink, but I thought it was perfect for a dedication dress. I didn't really alter it, so I'm posting the pattern below.

#knitting patterns #knitting #baby knits #knit dress #baby gift #baby dedication #knitting for my baby

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Baby Dragon Lovey

I made a little dragon lovey for my baby! It’s made of iris and snapdragon speckle Simple Soft yarn. This is one of my favorite patterns from OneAndTwoCompany.

#crocheting #crochet #baby gift #baby dragon #baby lovey #lovey #crochet dragon #dragon #dragon lovey

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Baby Hooded Sweater

I finished my baby’s sweater! I’m so proud of how it turned out! It’s very soft (Caron Simply Soft), and I love the colors.

#crocheting #crochet #baby gift #i had a baby #sweater #crochet sweater #hooded sweater #baby clothes #baby sweater

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WIP - Baby Hooded Sweater

I’ve been working on a baby sweater for my baby girl the last few months. I went up two sizes, but I’m not sure it will fit her with how fast she’s growing.

#crocheting #crochet #i had a baby #baby sweater #baby gift

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Rainbow Baby Blanket

It’s done! I finally finished the rainbow blanket for my rainbow baby. I started this blanket as a part of my therapy after my miscarriage. It has been very healing for me to make and pray over during my pregnancy and these first 3 months with my angel.

#crocheting #crochet #baby blanket #gift #rainbow baby #tw miscarriage #tw pregnancy

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Fiber Arts & Math Poll

Help me test a theory!

If you can do both fiber arts, but one feels more natural or came more easily when you learned it, vote for that one.

If you loved both math subjects or hated both math subjects, vote for the one you loved more/hated less.

Try to vote based on how you feel about the subject/art itself, not how much you liked your teacher, what type of projects you can do, etc.

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I hold my strands in opposite hands. Basically, I knit continental (yarn on left) with my primary color (because I learned crochet first) and knit English (yarn on right) with my secondary color. I also keep the skeins on opposite sides of my body.

Could I get some fair isle advice? I'm doing ok with the actual technique, but I have to be doing something wrong with how I'm holding the yarn, because the two strands keep turning into a mess.

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Baby Yoda Lovey

One of my coworkers had a baby, so I made him a baby Yoda Lovey!

#crocheting #crochet #baby yoda #lovey #baby yoday lovey #gift

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A friend told me about the Loose Ends Project and I think it sounds wonderful. I'm too new to cross-stitching to be of much help, but maybe I can dust off my crocheting skills....

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Very proud of this lace shawl I’ve just finished knitting! My kids are doing a great job of modelling it too lol! Thinking of starting an Etsy shop and doing stuff to order… I need the money!

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#both and Portuguese depending on which hand hurts more... #rheumatoid arthritis #knitting with arthritis #arthritis #hand pain

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Hi Folks!

Sorry I haven't been posting my crafts this last year. I've been hard at work on another project. My daughter arrived last night!

#baby #i had a baby #omg

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OK I didn't wanna say it on the post cuz I feel like a judgemental asshole saying this but it's not a judgement I promise I am just trying to help newer fiber artists but...

That tiktok of the coat made from embroidery floss? It's really cool! And very pretty! And a true work of art!

Please do not do that if you want your own tiny Granny square coat. It's very impressive but that is a TERRIBLE material to use to crochet something. There are yarns that can give you the same look with much less pain and hassle that will be much more durable and last much longer.

Embroidery floss is hell to use as yarn and less durable than proper yarn because it lacks twist. When you make a plied yarn, you twist really thin individual threads in one direction, and then when you want to put those thinner yarns into one bigger yarn, you twist those thinner yarns together in the opposite direction to make yarn. And while embroidery floss does have SOME twist, it's a very loose twist, because embroidery floss is meant to come apart.

It's meant to be easy to separate so you can work with the individual threads. When they plied it, they only added enough twist to keep the threads together until they are sold because it's expected you'll take it apart when you buy it. So it's not durable. It won't wear well at all because twist adds strength, up to a certain point.

But! There are really great alternatives you can use! Look for Pima cotton yarn in lace or four ply/fingering weight. You might have to go to a local yarn store for this, or find one online. Pima cotton has that shininess that is so attractive about embroidery floss. And it's usually very soft. Softer than embroidery floss. And it won't split 24/7 while you're crocheting with it.

If it MUST some from the embroidery section, for clout or challenge reasons or whatever, don't use the floss. Use the size 8 Pearle cotton by DMC. It's at least plied with proper twist. It's still shiny. Still thread. Way easier to work with.

It's a beautiful coat but thinking about making something out of embroidery floss makes me cringe so hard. And I've done it. I've crocheted with metallic embroidery thread before (and regular at other points) and it was absolute hell and took forever and hurt my hands. Don't bother. It's painful and slow and sucks. Props to her for having the fucking patience but if you feel inspired to make your own fuckoff tiny cotton coat, you can do it in a better way.

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The written pattern and the chart are the same. Use whichever one is easier for you to understand and ignore the other one.

Ok I’m a tad bit confused so I’ve read charts before but for colorwork and idk what to do do I just follow the written pattern as is? Why does row one have “no stitch” this chart is throwing me off 😩😩😩😩

#knitting patterns #knitting is confusing #knitting chart

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I have RA, and my hands are really bad some days. On those days, I use a low impact style of knitting called Portuguese or pin knitting. You can find videos on YouTube. Essentially, you use your neck or a pin to hold and tension the yarn, which really helps my left hand pain.

I also have had a lot of success with CBD lotion. It may not work for some people, but for me, it works better than NSAIDs. I apply it after I'm done knitting or crocheting for the day because the effects are cumulative the longer you use it. Plus, you don't want your fiber getting greasy.

Like robotic mentioned, I too use a timer to take breaks and stretch my hands. I have an app called Pomodoro that lets me set how long I want to work and how long I want to take a break. For me, I work for 15 minutes and then stretch for 5. Every 4th cycle, I take an extra 10 minute break.

Hope this helps!

I really love knitting and I’m happy with my progress towards learning new techniques (I just tried intarsia and only had to start over once 😅) but my arthritis is making it difficult for me to keep going. My fingers and hands are so stiff and painful even after taking a few days to rest.

Does anyone have any advice for knitting with rheumatoid arthritis? I really don’t want to give up knitting but I also really need to be able to use my hands.

I would like any suggestions for better tools, techniques, etc from other disabled knitters who have experience dealing with this type of issue.

Would I be better off just giving up and trying crochet instead? My main problem is that my left hand will cramp/lock up from holding onto the needle/work and manipulating the work so it progressively slides up towards the working yarn.

I just want to make fiber arts 😔

#knitting with arthritis #knitting #crocheting #tips and tricks

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Red Hood Chibi

My best friend sent me a book, so I made them a little Red Hood Chibi! He's so cute!

#crochet #crocheting #gift #chibi keychains #chibi Red Hood #Red Hood #jason todd #dcu comics

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The best part about Remus is that his pattern has a very well defined butt (and thighs) underneath his jacket. The other ladies in my crocheting group found it hilarious, and I think it's rather fitting...

2020 Projects

Hi everyone!

Sorry I was MIA for 2020. My mental health took a major hit, and I was not doing well enough to create and regularly post. I was able to complete three Sanders Sides dolls. Behold, a Logan WeeBee, a Virgil WeeBee with a removable hoodie, and a Remus custom doll. Here’s to a better 2021! 🤞💜🥂

I am posting a link to my web store in the comments. I’m only accepting requests for keychains at the moment.

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