#so many stitch markers

[morganbritton132]

Look, I’m against overconsumption as much as the next guy but every time I see a deinfluencing video about craft supplies that’s shaming people for buying the basics, I lose my mind.

[deepspaceclawstation]

Since I can't knit for a few days because of the hand-burning-thing, here's a(n extremely blurry) progress update. I have about 22 more stockinette rows before decreases and ribbing.

[giomagnetism]

two parts of a gift for @shadowsplice that i’m two months late to post — i made a print copy of his fic Graveyard Shift and wanted to include a surprise illustration of shiloh with it. i am still very pleased with how both came out and ridiculously glad to have had the chance in the first place, these are some of the most elaborate projects i’ve done to date :]

[journeyman-tier-fibercraft]

Shawl 14 | Pattern | Yarn

It's Wednesday and I'm almost done with chart one of my Evenstar! I was too impatient to wait to finish chart one before taking photos. Rn it fits comfortably on my 8 inch cables but after this chart the stitch count nearly doubles! 14 or 22 inch cables are in my future!

My tension is much looser on this weight needles/yarn than it would be for something I'm more comfortable with (specifically on the decreases) but I'm not worried about it. Looking at my swatches, a lot of that extra slack will probably block out with the tension from pinning.

[coridallasmultipass]

Okay, because I'm allowed to be a little weird about puppets and dolls on here, I need to share the new crochet(/knitting was optional) stitch markers I just got in the mail, because I am SO FUCKING STOKED TO USE THEM. (Only had a knitting WIP to model them with, I haven't started a new crochet project yet.)

THE EYES DO THE DOLL BLINK THING!! SO COOL! And teeth are just so #aes (I'm always gonna be thinking about like collecting teeth in the Alice: Madness Returns video game I was obsessed with. [Maybe I can paint them gold, even? Just an idea.])

This seller has so many whimsical fiber art related things (along with really gorgeous yarn I'm lookin' at). Like two years ago, I bought a facehugger cupcake stitch marker from them (along with slasher movie knife stitch markers!) Where in the world else are you gonna get creepycute unique items like these for all your yarn craft needs?!

Seriously, these are so freaking fun, I love them SO much. I definitely recommend the seller SillySheepDesigns on Etsy if you're a fiber art person.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SillySheepDesigns?ref=yr_purchases

I'm not paid to say this, I'm just SO excited about having my weirdness needs met.

[gemmahale]

🔍🫵 YOU THERE! What is the most interesting/coolest/funniest object on your desk/table/couch/etc? Share and send to 3 cutie patooties! 🫵🔎

Well, uh, there’s lots of things around me but a bunch of them have my legal name on them. 😅 No doxxing!

Have my wrong-season stitch marker I’m using on one of my blanket projects to keep track of what’s front. He’s a very cute Santa riding a llama. (I do not remember what company I got it from, I am sorry.)

[senseiwu]

Oh my god it feels so good to be back on my full dose of dexamphetamine again oh my god

Like a week ago I tried to refill my prescription cause I was almost out, but. My script had expired. Turns out they only last six months. Not too big a deal, I had an appointment with my psychiatrist in a week. I should be fine.

So I had to ration out 2 tablets a day, in mornings only. I haven't been able to do anything in the afternoons. And I felt so tired. And couldn't focus.

I had the appointment with my psychiatrist yesterday, got a new script and got my tablets.

It is nearly 3pm and I do not feel like going to sleep and I want to get my cleaning done now that I've chilled after work.

[chomesuke]

stitch marker goes ping! off the yarn and disappears hopefully not forever

[typheus]

we are at the end of september so heres a blanket update :p

[revvethasmythh]

At moments like this, when I am using a chopstick as a cable needle and a rubber band an one (1) hoop earring as stitch markers, it would be hard to sell that I have actually been knitting my entire life

[quillyfied]

Crochet update! Getting places with it, and have awakened the inevitable new hunger: more yarn varieties. In the meantime…gonna keep practicing, I guess.

[tonyglowheart]

*picks back up a sweater I was knitting that I haven't touched in months, where I had deviated from the pattern and thus, I presume, placed a bunch of stitch markers to indicate. ??* hi what the FUCK do all of these stitch markers mean lmao

[babyblanketyarnrelitigation]

I have so many number related activities in my day to day for somebody who has clinically bad at numbers disease. This is an inane thing to say, it's just a result of the world being full of Countable Objects

Anyways I'm crocheting a blanket whose first step is "chain 245 stitches" and I'm in hell

[why-am-i-hereagain]

ik i have a caffeine addiction. Ive known that for a while. But like, i was looking for a dollar that i knew i had in one of my pockets so i could buy a monster, right? And i only wear like the same 4 jackets, but every pocket i reached into had a monster tab in it. I was like "this jacket?" Reached my hand in and pulled out evidence that i shouldn't find this dollar

[xensilverquill]

Amigurumi/Crochet Toy 101 + Resources

Noticed a couple folks in my tags mentioning that they wanted to learn or wished they knew how to crochet amigurumi. So here's a quick and dirty little how-to guide with resources I threw together? Hope it helps!

Tools + Materials

Crochet is one of those hobbies that is actually relatively cheap to get into. Here is a basic list of what you'll need to get started. You can find most of these at any craft store or even Walmart.

(1) Yarn (Required)

Yarns come in a variety of weights (sizes) and fibers. I recommend a soft, worsted weight acrylic yarn (indicated by a number "4" and "medium" on the yarn label) for your first few projects.  

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(2) Crochet Hook (Required)

These come in a lot of sizes and styles, and what size you'll use will depend on your yarn weight and how tight you want your stitches to be. I'd recommend buying just one hook to start with rather than a larger set. Metal hooks with ergonomic rubber handles are easiest for beginners (and on your wrists longterm, lol). A 5.0 MM/Size H or a 4.50 MM/Size G works best for making amigurumi with worsted weight yarn.

(3) Polyfil/Stuffing (Required)

For stuffing your project.

(4) Yarn Needle (Required)

Most crochet projects require sewing to one degree or another. Yarn needles are distinguished from regular sewing needles by their larger size, larger eye, and blunter tip. Yarn needles may be straight, or they may be angled at the tip (i.e. a darning yarn needle).

(5) Scissors (Required)

Any sharp, medium-sized pair of scissors will do for cutting your yarn.

(6) Sewing Pins (Recommended)

For holding parts in place as you sew them on.

(7) Stitch Marker (Recommended)

Many amigurumi projects are worked in rows of continuous rounds, and stitch markers can be used to mark the beginning or end of these rounds. They can also be used to mark areas of interest in your project or to secure your project to keep it from becoming accidentally unraveled. I strongly reccomend getting split ring ones. Scrap pieces of yarn also work in a pinch as stitch markers.

(8) Counter (Recommended)

For keeping track of your rows as you work a pattern.

(9) Safety Eyes (Recommended)

Most amigurumi will require eyes of some sort. Safety eyes (you can find these in various sizes in the doll section of any craft store) will give your project a polished look, but you can also use buttons, felt, or even embroider the eye details on your amigurumi.

(10) Stuffing Stick (Recommended)

For getting your stuffing into hard-to-reach spots. A chopstick or wooden skewer works very well for this.

Basic Crochet Stitches + Amigurumi Techniques

Most crochet patterns are built from a few basic stitches. Before attempting any larger project, I recommend getting comfortable with these stitches by making a few small, flat pot holders out of each basic stitch. A lot of crochet is pure muscle memory and practice, and this is a great way to start.

There are also a few techniques specific to making amirugumi that will be helpful for you to know. You can find any number of free videos/tutorials online. Below are links to a few videos that I found helpful when I was learning to crochet.

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How to Make a Slip Knot

Single Crochet (+ Starting Chain and How to Count Stitches)

Half Double Crochet

Double Crochet

Triple Crochet

How to Keep Starting Chain from Twisting

Magic Ring

Ultimate Finish

Invisible Finish

Invisible Decrease

Beginner Amigurumi Patterns

These were the first three patterns I learned in the process of teaching myself how to make amigurumi. I recommend working them in the order they are listed. The first two links have step-by-step instructional videos and will help ease you into learning to read amigurumi patterns. All of these patterns are free, and there are many more free patterns out there as well. Have fun!

Amigurumi Ball

Amigurumi Whale

Amigurumi Stegosaurus

[ooc-miqojak]

I finished the biggest cross-stitch project I've done yet! If you see the blue dots on the fabric, those are from a water soluble marker, and will wash out once I give this piece a rinse - but I'm in love with this design, and how accurate it is to an actual Ouija board!

I also finished this collection of fire types shortly before I started the Oujia board, and l really thought it was going to be the easier one based on size... it was not. There are so many colors, and I had to switch threads frequently... but it turned out well! Now I just have to make myself wash and iron all my finished pieces... then figure out how I'm going to frame them! That's the real challenge. (Now to decide if my next project will be the collection of ghost types in the same style as the fire types... or if I'll do an Adventure Time one again! Maybe some Marceline...)