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Craft Corner

CheerBearSenior Contributor

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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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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I've finished parts 1 and 2 of 'Sophie'. I'm not sure about it though. I don't really like the cotton I'm using and am finding it buckling a lot. I think I'm getting frustrated with lots at the moment and maybe losing my crojo at the same time. 🤔😏

Will chip away at it until I decide exactly what to do I think.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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will wait for your pic @CheerBear
your post just popped up as i finished mine. your a step ahead of me

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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Yeah I find it a real shame when I have to go to Spotlight too @outlander 😆

What about beanies/scarves/slipper socks? Ooh or a hooded cowl? There are some super cute bear kind of ones with ears.

I lost my favourite beanie a couple of months ago (a double pompom one 🙁) and need to try and make another.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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lol! @CheerBear

a hooded cowl with bear ears! now that would be pretty cute!
i dont know how to make pompoms yet either
oh i could make a beanie and scarf set? not to sure on a pattern though....might have to have a look on pintrest..

awww youll have to make another beanie!

i can see your pic now and it looks lovely!
do you think changing yarn material might be worth ago and seeing if that helps your frustrations or see if you can get your crojo back by making yourself a beanie?

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

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A bit of a shame you might have to put your Pinterest shoes on and go wandering there too @outlander 😉😆

It's starting to become great weather for getting stuck in to beanie and scarf making! I find there's something really comforting about creating beanies with a cup of tea in winter 🙂

I think I need to change the yarn (the white feels like crocheting with string 😏) but don't want to start again as that would be my thrid try at Sophie. Maybe she will beat me after all 😑

Next trip out I'll have a look for some chunky yarn to make a beanie to replace mine. I really feel the cold without one in winter but it has to be a 'me' style beanie or I won't wear it!

Pompoms are fun to make. I used to do them with cardboard as a kid (still do) but there are now pompom making tools that make it easier, though cardboard works just as well I think 🙂

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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i dont wear beanies at all @CheerBear the only hat i wear is a helmet when i ride come to think of it. i wanted to make beanies and things though to donate to homeless so this is still a good place to start.

hmm what a weird feeling to be crocheting with!

hmm so your not wasting your yarn if you dont want to continue making a sophie blanket. the pic you uplaoded looks like it might be the right size for a teapot or a cup coaster thingy that you put on the table- hope that makes sense! maybe you could make a teapot and cup coaster/placemat set?

i wasnt ever taught to make pompoms so thats something ill have to learn too cause they be be used on like anything lol.

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saturnzoonSenior Contributor

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Hi @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope @Hope4me

Thank you@outlander and @CheerBear .

Your cushion cover @outlander i love the colours and i think its lovely, what stitches did you use.

@CheerBear your round Sophie looks wonderful and really hard, id love to be able to to that kind of crocheting one day. As for you using the cotton, I'm not knowledgeable about sorts of yarns and what ones are best to use, ive only ever used the 100% Acrylic 100gram ones

I found there cheaper then others and i dont have a lot of money for the other types.

I came across some new patterns called C2C corner ones that have lovely pictures in them I was wandering if you have heard of these and used them as they seem complicated from what ive read.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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i used a stitch called V Stitch @saturnzoon super easy and quick to do.

ive had a look at C2C and tried it but found it confusing but have heard from others once you get the hang of it its easy to do

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Hope4meSenior Contributor

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Hey there @outlander @CheerBear @saturnzoon 🖐

Been following along with your convo's. Love the pics of your projects! And Care Bear; Crojo??? Hahahahaha...love it!!!

Can I please put an order in for a beret? They're not as close to the head as beanie's which makes them better to wear to any gathering and are still warm. This one has wrist warmers...

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Love it @CheerBear

I’m getting really annoyed with my blanket. I can’t seem to get motivated to finish. I need to.

I also want to knit a beanie for my granddaughter. she needs one now as the weather is cooling down.

And my D and I are busy seeing bsby things to sell online.

Hi 👋 @outlander @shsttered are you up to?

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