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December 7th, 2009
get_up_dread_up
[putonsundayshoe]
 | 11:03 am - Crochet vid.
I've been reading about crocheting for hours. I couldn't figure out how to do it.
I just found this video. It is pretty helpful.
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fursuit
[kat_aclysm]
 | 01:36 am - How Much Fur should I buy?
Hello!
I am planning to do both a Partial Fursuit, as well as a full suit. The Partial will involve furred arms (up to shoulders), Feet with ankles, and a of course, a furred head.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j213/kat_aclysm/mew.jpg
Basically, of this chara.
The full fursuit (he was going to be a partial, but I really want to make a full just to see if I can do it...) can be seen here:
Click to see the big version.
I am going to be ordering Otter/Super Seal from Mendels (CUSHY SOFFT!) and am just wondering how much of each I need. I am afraid of buying too little (because when you order and you run out, sometimes the new batch isn't identical to the one before) and too much.
Can anyone help me with estimates? Thanks in advance!
Also, when doing a full fursuit, where do you put the zipper? Does anyone have any good guides for hiding zippers?
Thanks a bunch!
- K
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crochetcrochet
[miffykeika]
 | 01:01 am - border help
Hey all
I'm doing my first afghan and now that I'm at the border I have run into a problem. The border consists of three rounds and I think the second round is my problem. In the picture, the entire afghan lies flat, but this border makes the border wavy and very un-flat. I sensed this would be the case when I read the second round, but I'd hoped somehow the 3rd round would magically flatten it out and it's not. Something I noticed with the second round is that is speaks of working in a dc when the round before it is all sc. Before I rip out a few hours' work, I thought I'd ask here to see what you guys think. I'm -thinking- that in the second round when it says "next dc" it means "next 2sc." How about you guys?
Here's the pattern for the border:
Rnd 1: Hold piece with right side facing you and join purple with sc in outer corner sp at upper right, 2 sc in same sp, sc in each st and each joining across to next corner, 3 sc in corner; sc evenly around, adjusting sts as needed to keep work flat, and working 3 sc in each rem outer corner sp; join with sl st in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st; *sk next dc, 3 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off purple.
Rnd 3: Join white with sc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, skip next 2 dc of same 3-dc group; *sc in first dc of next 3-dc group, ch 2, 2 dc in same dc; ch 1, skip next 2 dc of sam 3-dc group; rep from * around, ending join with sl st in beg sc, fo.
For reference, the pattern is in 100 Afghans to Knit and Crochet by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss and the pattern is Deep Purple pages 72-74.
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fursuit
[dizfoley]
 | 02:04 am - Fabric.com Experience and Fur Inquiry
I've read their Luxury Shag is pretty nice, 2nd to DF even, and ordered a swatch to personally compare the two. However, I am also interested in their Faux Fur Curly Mongolian White, but they don't offer swatches for that xD
So, I'm throwing it out there wondering if anybody has their 3'' pile Mongolian Fur and what they think of it. It sounds pretty similar to DF's extra long pile fur. You can share your experiences with Fabric.com as well if you have any,
This place perked my interest when I found out they have free shipping over $35 and a coupon code 3PLTRY9 that takes 30% off $50 purchases or more atm. The price is crazy cheap, but I hope not the fabric :P
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December 6th, 2009
crochetcrochet
[mukichan]
 | 09:58 pm - Question about Traveling Internationally
I've heard of people being able to bring in their crochet and knitting onto an airplane. But I don't understand the full details of it.
In January, I'll be flying internationally for roughly 23 hours and I want to bring in my yarncrafts with me on board. But I want to know the details before then in case I end up being forced to surrender my hooks.
I've heard of those crystallites hooks, and having tried them once before, I didn't like the feel of them in my hand. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Also, could someone better explain the restrictions they have on yarncrafts? I think blunt scissors (5 inches or shorter) are allowed, but I'm not sure.
Please and many thanks in advanced!
~K.
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fursuit
[sdkitsune]
 | 09:19 pm - Any way to sharpen electric carving knives?
Not sure if anyone here would know the answer, but I'll try anyway.
My electric carving knife is failing pretty hard at it's job. I'm using the green JoAnn's high density foam, and as I'm cutting, it continually will snag onto pieces and rip out big chunks. I can't seem to get the nice, smooth cuts that various videos and tutorials have shown.
Is there any way to sharpen the knife? I've tried oiling it, but that doesn't do anything. Or is it just time for a new knife? I can't imagine it's the foam, since I see dozens of WIP photos with this same foam.
Any advice?
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crochetcrochet
[tigersrawr]
 | 05:30 pm - Head-spinning on Homespun
I recently bought some homespun yarn to make a scarf. 3 different colors, one skein of each. The first two colors (two shades of purple) worked up lovely. It's the third color I'm having issues with.
The beige (rococo I think it's called), for some reason, keeps bunching up on the string as I work it. The thicker strand becomes bunched on the tiny strand. I've tried loosening my grip, changing how I hold the yarn strand, and even cutting the yarn from my work and then unbunching it then re-attatching it to my work. But nothing helps. The other two colors didn't have this issue, and I worked with the strand as I do any other yarn.
Just wondering if I stumbled upon an uncooperative skein of homespun, or if this is a very common thing with Homespun yarn. If it is, is there anyway to sort of way to "fix" it, seeing as I paid full price for the thing and wouldn't want to throw it out...
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crochetcrochet
[fatinah_aila]
 | 11:17 pm - Knit pattern turning into crochet patter
Hello,
I was looking for cable patterns.Most of them are for knitting. Does anyone know know how i can turn them into crochet cables?
I know how to make cables and as i finished this scarf ( www.naturallycaron.com/projects/aqua_blue/aqua_blue_1.html_) i am ready to do another one.
Tomorrow I will post the pictures.
PS: Does anyone of you crochet this cardigan: www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/capelet-swing-cardi ?
I finished the capelet but i have problems with the body.
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crochetcrochet
[misslaurlaur]
 | 02:04 pm - Felted slippers?
Hello everyone,
I stumbled across these slippers on ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/french-press-felted-slippers
I absolutely LOVE them! Does anyone know of a felted crochet slipper that's as cute as this?
I hardly have any knowledge on knitting.
Thank you!
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crochetcrochet
[becky_h]
 | 03:19 pm
Look! I made useful stuff! I also made that poor child's mittens about twice as big as they needed to be. I'm happy with the set anyway. And, believe it or not, so's the kid. He's just not happy with the photo session.
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crochetcrochet
[lynxypoo]
 | 02:19 pm - granny scarf advice
I'm working on a scarf project right now- right now it's a bunch of squares, but pretty soon i'll be putting them together. They're solid squares, but worked in a circle like granny squares. I want to put them back to back so there's a pretty design on both sides.
I'm wondering if I should sew the pieces back-to-back before putting them into a strip or make one strip and add the others on as i go, or make 2 strips and sew them together...? I want it to be relatively sturdy, and the first choice sounds like it might be sturdy, but I'm curious as to what you guys think.
thanks!
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get_up_dread_up
[erikaerin]
 | 02:56 pm
I haven't update in a while, so here's a couple photos I took just now. I need to get in touch with ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) meowkat for some maintenance soon. I wore my hair tied back today with a couple of my front dreads, so my big fatties in the front can't really be seen in this pic. And LOOK! It's an open mouth smile!
I've also lost 26 pounds since the end of July. I think it's most noticeable in my face. cross-posted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) dreadfaeries
( and here's one of the back )
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 | 11:38 am - last nite =)
was good thx to me having amazing supportive friends <3 and i was invited to an even bigger event next Saturday!
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get_up_dread_up
[katypi]
 | 11:15 am - Un mes.
One month update. :)
( Click click. )
Current Music: City High
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