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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor04 Apr 2017, 11:55 am AEST

Craft Corner

A place to chat and share all things crafty!

What's your favourite craft? Is there anything you're working on at the moment? What would you like to create/work on (I have heaps of "one day" project patterns and ideas that I know I will probably never get around to, but it's nice to imagine)? I'd love to hear!

I have absolutely no artistic side to me and stick figures are the extent of my drawing ability, but I really enjoy learning and trying out new crafts. I learnt crochet during a stay in a prevention and recovery centre and it's something I pick up often when I am feeling blue, I need a distraction or I'm just a little bored. I've tried paper crafts too, although I didn't really get far with anything. Sharpies are some of my best friends and when I find my hands need to move I have a collection of smooth rocks that I draw on (different coloured circles) which often relaxes me. Sometimes I dust off the sewing machine and sew as well. I walk around spotlight for a fun outing 😉

Looking forward to hearing from you all 🙂

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outlanderSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 9:25 am AEDT

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Morning @CheerBear and everybody

Ive made a mistake and i dont know how to correct it. Do you think you guys could give me a hand?

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CheerBearSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 9:34 am AEDT

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I can try and help @outlander. What's happening that you think is a mistake?

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outlanderSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 9:40 am AEDT

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For my aunts blanket shea got the 2 colours. Blue and white and the blanket is a large granny square. The pattern wouldve been 3 blue 3 white 3 blue etc but last night i musnt have been paying attention cause this morning when i picked it up ive done 2 white and then done the magic knot and started the blue.
Now i dont know how to fix it... im a few hrs work into it so it stands out quite abit
Do you think its better to start again?

The yarn im using i tried to weave in the ends but they kept slipping out so i went with the knot instead so the ends wouldnt come out all the time

Help......

@CheerBear

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CheerBearSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 9:53 am AEDT

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Is there anyway you could make the 2 white part of the pattern from now on @outlander? As in keep going but with 2 white 3 blue maybe for a few rounds. Then you could do 1 white 3 blue for a few rounds, ending on all blue.

That's about the only thing I can think of aside from unraveling it. I would probably take a big breath, say a huge grrr and start from the oopsies though.

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outlanderSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 9:58 am AEDT

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Im not she would like it @CheerBear shes been extremely fussy. This was the 4th mind change so im abit weary of asking. It wouldnt be big enough i dont think as i havent done enough to make it look like a proper pattern. The yarns only 8ply with a 4mm hook too so its slow to work with but thats what she wants.

Looks like i might need to do a big grr and do it again 😣 lesson learnt. Do not crochet when tired!

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CheerBearSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 10:05 am AEDT

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Sometimes I feel like I undo as much as I am doing @outlander 😏 Sucks but I think sometimes it is worth it for the finished product.

Sorry to hear Aunt is being really fussy. I cant imagine being like that if someone was making something for me.

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outlanderSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 10:12 am AEDT

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Lol @CheerBear yes! Ive had to undo quite abit too. Or i stop after i finish the round and start again.
I think ive got the patter of the rainbow blanket ingrained which is 2 rounds of each colour. Yes your right itll be worth it for the end result its just been frustrating having to start again. I started another blanket but got a ways into it before she said its not right so im just going to continue i till the yarn cakes done and should be big enough for at least a lap blanket so can donate or give to someone else.

At least the yarn ive brought wont go to waste. I can make beanies and scarves now 😏 ill have to make a set to show here as the others have been shared everywhere.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 11:36 am AEDT

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Woohoo with the beanies and scarves @outlander! You're flying along! I don't have many places/people to share my stuff with but I am still pretty careful with my pics here.

I have almost finished my Harry Potter square and am really happy with it. I have done Dumbledore and Hermione as well but want to re-do Hermione as it is a bit out of shape (plus I found a different pattern I like more 😉).

Looking forward to seeing any pics you share.

Wonder if anyone else has any crafty news or projects happening?

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TeejSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 2:56 pm AEDT

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@outlander I’m so impressed by your persistence with this. It’s awesome 👏

im here looking for ideas either Christmassy or not to do with and old pendant light. I am thinking of a candle holder but am looking for ideas of ways to cover it and still have a nice glow to it when a lit candle is in it.

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CheerBearSenior Contributor10 Nov 2018, 3:33 pm AEDT

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So fun @Teej!

Is it glass? I wonder if something like this could work (with whatever pattern/shape you'd like)?

https://www.practicallyfunctional.com/diy-silhouette-candle-jars/

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