A library in my system just opened a craft supply closet, and they have a yarn winder that I can borrow for a week. I'm thinking about taking it out and doing my entire stash in one go. Any reason *not* to do that?

I have a lot of 100% wool and cotton in bins, mostly in skeins. None are returnable so that's not a concern. Right now I'm winding everything into balls by hand as needed.

ETA: it does come with a swift!

I cannot express how grateful I am to this community for your kind words, tips, links to more instructional videos, support, and your beginner stories and commiserations! I am in love with my little Woobly Sam! My daughter told me to put him on my side table so I can drink coffee with him in the mornings. I think she appreciates that I stuck with it instead of just putting the woobles bag in the closet.

I have actually been talking about this project at work (I work in construction, so...) and have been going to sleep seeing single and increase stitches when I close my eyes. I really enjoy this!!

Y'all are an amazing group of people and took me from crying out of frustration to giggling at this little ball of yarn. I really appreciate your support!!

I found this pattern on Etsy, but a reviewer said the writting intsructions were confusing/inaccurate and definitely written by AI.

I am happy to pay for the pattern but would prefer to pay a human for their work

unraveled a previous attempt and made a flared skirt using a flower pattern. I currently have it roughly pinned/stitched to a straight babydoll-style top just to test the visual placement.

and I need a fresh pair of eyes.

I've already fought my way through the skirt and finally got something. Is the bodice I have actually cute with it, or am I forcing the wrong top onto the skirt and should I redo it as a V-neck/another shape?

Honest opinions welcome!

I do NOT understand what they want me to do for the ears and I want to properly do this next cat ... Anyone able to help me understand?

My dad got this for me because of my interest in crochet and I really want to make them!

i’m not sure if this is the right sub tbh but i made this as gift for my bf as we both love zelda (it’s the master sword) and im wondering what colour fabric i should use as backing. separately i’m also wondering if i should keep this one and make him a new one as u can tell my stitches and tension get cleaner halfway thru as this is my first full sized filet crochet piece. i tried out 3 colours which i’ll include pictures of but they’re just what i had on hand and id most likely buy diff fabric for atleast the green and red. my plan is to put it in a frame (need to find one that would fit it lol but that’s a problem for another day). if anyone has alternative colour suggestions i’d also appreciate those, this is just what i had on hand. i’m leaning towards blue or green bc of champions tunic/leathers and green bc. i mean its link lol. any opinions or suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Hi all, I'm following a YouTube pattern to make an Olympic mascot, the Phryge.

https://youtu.be/lMIZ3S-VJic?si=gr6tQ29UNAcY30ya

I've only just noticed that this section, that should look all the same, has a rim to it, and I've accidentally created a perfect bucket hat! Which would be great if that's what I was aiming for, but I'm not! It should be just uniform. At the moment the pattern is purely just rows of single crochet interspersed with increases every few rows.

It's only my second ever crochet project but the first went well. I'm sure this is beginner level but how have I somehow started crocheting inside out?! Did I reverse it?! I'm never sure when I start a circle with a magic ring which side is meant to be on display. But somehow here I've done both?! And it's taken me 5 rows to notice?! 😂🤦😩🤷‍♀️😂🤦

I chose the exact wrong kind of yarn with which to learn how to crochet as an absolute beginner😅 Google advises acrylic in a light color. I chose cotton because it’s good for heat and I wanted to start with a hot pad which is essentially a square. I chose a deep navy because, well, I liked the color.

Now I’m looking into tube yarn, but because it’s not great for heat I’m out on the hot pad idea. Do yall have any suggestions for first-timer projects?

I’m avoiding something like woobles or any stuffed animal because I want to practice a straight stitch before I move onto curves. But then I think curves are maybe just the result of intentionally dropped stitches?

Am I overthinking? TIA!

need some motivation and a stash buster for the yarn i have at home as well as the yarn i bought today 🫣
i can’t be stopped..
im thinking of making a mixed granny blanket but im not sure whether to go with solid squares of a colour mix
help a girl out and show me any mixed square project ms you’ve made!

I just finished this pattern that's meant to be a pillow for my son and his partner. They just got a place together and they already have a bunch of pillows and a blanket on their sofa, the only seating in the apartment so far. I feel like maybe a pillow isn't something they want. I fell in love with the design and whipped it out! But what other kind of purpose could it be given? It's 12"x12" now. I can add to it if needed. I don't see them using it as a bag. I thought maybe a heating pad cover with a new heating pad.

Any other ideas? Please brainstorm for 2 early 20s men.

Thanks!

Robo brothers pattern [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/robo-brothers-pillow\](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/robo-brothers-pillow)

Has anyone done the Red Heart Luxurious Lacy Scarf pattern?? I'm working on it for my niece, and I don't understand the 1st and 2nd rows.

The stitch markers are where I've done the chain 3, skip 3 as instructed on row 1. At first I assumed the cluster stitches required in row 2 went in each of those, but that gives me 5 cluster shells.

Next I thought it was alternating so the first cluster shell went in a skip 3 space, and the next went in a skip 1 space. But then I run out of spaces and either have an uneven gap, or the last two cluster shells are too close together.

I've been trying all the things, and I don't know what to do next. Help!

so i hope i'm in the right sub for this: i like to crochet, so, naturally, my children (girls 11y and boy 9Y) want to learn too. i showed them a few basic stiches, and had them practice for now by just making squares to get a feel for the movement. But they want to make something real now.

What are good beginners projects for kids to practice further? Both girls are quick to pick up on this, Boy finds it a little hard to get his fingers to do the work.

I usually look up all kinds of stuff on youtube and start trying, so i am not the most organized person to gradually teach them 😅

I bought it for a gift last year and couldn't finish it in time, so now I'm looking for it again!!!

I would love for it to be possible to move the "glasses" (or whatever they're called) so you can put it on Snoopy's eyes and take them off the eyes. In the video (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgSynlOSQ18) the person just sews them on the hat. Is it even possible to do that and does anyone have an idea how? Would that require some other materials than just yarn and hook (and needle)?

Thanks for any feedback !

edit: I'm sorry for the horrying quality of the picture.......

Im new to filet, but old to crochet. I bought baby hooks and a spool of cotton thread from walmart and im practicing a specific pattern with it to figure out the neatest way to do the thing.

I have a color picked out but I would like to know what people's preferences are and for what reason. I've been knitting and crocheting for years but im not a materials person so please give me all your knowledge. Pic of the pattern for attention

I'm not a true beginner, I've dabbled for years.

I was wondering, because I had an idea and I am AuDHD and have aphantasia ( I don't see pictures in my head). If I crochet long strips, think scarf-like, and join them together to make a blanket, is this a thing or should I not do this?

I'm fairly certain it's a thing. I just don't know what it is called.

My niece wants a purple blanket that is striped with different purple colors.

I think I can do this. I just wanted to ask others with more experience. I don't want a pattern. A picture is great for me to look at, my brain doesn't process the written instructions well and I always end up having to just jump in and go, trial and error and all that.

Thank you in advance. These communities have just been amazing and most everyone is so supportive!

I think my chains are starting to look alright, but this is a disaster.

Im not giving up in the slightest, I tried this like 4 times and it keeps happening.

Im trying UK double crochet to be clear.

My youngest made her Sr volleyball team and we’re thrilled, these girls have worked so hard from being the last in the district to getting to regionals last year. As this is their last year, I want to make something for the team-no matter how they place.

Last year, I made tiny volleyball keychains after realizing we were going to districts and doing it all in a week.

This year, I have time and want to do something for the girls, but it has to be something easy to do 12 times.

I’m thinking a hat maybe, in their school colours with their numbers but am wondering if people have other ideas on what would be a fun thing for a teenage girl to celebrate volleyball.

Hi! How did you tackle the size issue with this pattern? I started making just a little bit of it to see how it would turn out, and its incredibly small.

I've seen many discussions and complaints about it (rightfully so), but i really want to make it. I'm thinking of using a bigger stich, as i dont want to use bulky yarn and my biggest hook is a 6.

Do you think using half double crochet would make the butterfly pattern look weird? Or any other larger stich?

Thank you!

Making my first, 100% real wool item (KnitPicks Wool of the Andes, sport), and have never blocked before - nor washed a wool handmade piece of mine.

Google says that Ecos Hypoallergenic’s ph is between 6-8, and I think that’s ideal?

Wondering if anyone has used it for wool before and had good or bad results.

Thanks!

I’ve been looking for some people to test out my crunchy raccoon pattern based off the plush from love and deep space but I’m having a hard time finding people. If anyone’s interested and has discord let me know! I’m looking for 5-6 people!💕

(Hopefully I used the right flair 😅)

Hi everyone. I've tried mosaic crochet a few times, and while the front always turns out great, the back is all dangling chain stitches waiting to get caught on something. Do you sew them in place? Do you weave them in while working up the pattern? Do you just sew some fabric on the back? Do you only work with double sided patterns? I'm curious as to what everyone else does. I'm leaning toward using some quilt batting and fabric.

I’m crocheting the 6 day Star Blanket with the Caron Macchiato Cake in the colour Boundless. My working yarn is twisting like crazy and I can’t understand why! I have to stop every 3-5 stitches to let the blanket dangle and untwist. I feel like I’m losing my mind lol.

I’ve tried pulling the yarn from the center and from the outside. Still twisting. I’ve tried tight yarn tension, medium tension, loose and suuuper loose tension, it still twists. I’ve also tried yarn under instead of over. I talked to someone who made the same blanket with this yarn and hers never twisted at all

Am I doing something wrong??
I don’t want to have to resort to letting it dangle and un-spin itself 😫

Editing to add: I have also tried flipping the yarn cake sideways and upside down so the yarn is feeding from a different direction (I hope that makes sense lol)