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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 😉
I meant to post this last night but forgot - Granny square tutorial. I had a flick through it and seems pretty clear and slow enough to follow along with if you're new to making them.
I always find the start the hardest part so if you do try and you find yourself a bit muddled, know it will get easier!
Hope that helps and let us know how you go if you try 🙂
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
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Thankyou @CheerBear xx
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@CheerBear sorry for being so slow in responding. This is an update though they look better in life. Broken cameras suck. Ive finished all 16 of the 6 rounds. I decided to add in a green and yellow to the colour mix.
How are yours going? Have you got a pic you can share of your new ones?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@BlueBay how are you going with crocheting?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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You don't have to be sorry @outlander🙂
They look great! I love that you added in the other colours too. I think they look fab with different colours. I really like the pink and white one in the top photo - the white looks like hearts. That's a shame about your camera 😏
I made a bag of 4's (which for me are 3's because I've left the last round for joining). I have slowly been turning my 4's into 6's, then into 8's etc. I've finished the 12, 10 and 8 round squares and I think I have 6 of the 6's now. I'm getting there! I'll leave the 2's and make them as I join because they don't take long to do. I'm really looking forward to piecing it together now 😁
I'll grab a pic before I head out today.
Love that we're doing this togetherish ❤Excited that @BlueBay might be joining us in the Granny Square making mission also 😉😊
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Here's the latest pic of my bright bold collection @outlander🙂
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
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Hey @outlander I tried with the big chunky wool I have but it was too thick. So tomorrow I’ll try sgsin with different wool.
Hope you are well. Xxx
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Wow i love them @CheerBear so many pretty colours! Im.out of pink and purple now so i dnt want to do the bigger ones until i get those that way i can add in all the colours for the 10s and 12s and 8s
The camera is super annoying but its going to cost 200 to fix so thatll be the next thing on the list after the weekend as i need my camera lol.
Sounds like a good plan. I found 8ply is pretty easy to handle if you have some of that... @BlueBay
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
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Love your bright bold squares @CheerBear
@outlander
here is a picture of my very first square still in progress 😊 it took a few minutes to get the hang of it snd now I’m loving it.
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