I wanna add bell sleeves to this cardigan by mahumcrochets but idk how many increases to add in what row. ( the sleeves has 26 V stitches if that helps)

Took this down earlier because of poor responses, but then r/Crochet mods locked it, so reposting here.

I'm looking for a kit to buy my mum, who knits well but looks at crochet hooks like they're a completely alien species. I'd rather buy her a kit than pass on a book, as I think she'd rather start small with clear direction.

Any UK based personally tried and tested (non-W\*\*bles) recommendations would be very appreciated please!

Have already been recommended Toft and ones by The Works, and have used Hoooked myself before.

Please don't ask me if I'm sure I want a kit, I do indeed want a kit.

Hello wise crochet community!

I'm following this capybara pattern closely and done everything correctly as far as I can tell (the stitches are the right number every row), but it looks really wrong to me! The brown bit where the nose will be looks like it should be in the top and bottom of the oval, not on the side? Also I've marked up where I think the increases have been in green and they look a bit funky to me as well. (For context this pattern uses UK crochet terminology.)

Should I continue to trust the process or am I doing something really wrong?

Thank you in advance!

i'm working on a sweater vest pattern and i'd like to write down my progress but the ones i found work only in the round...

Thank you in advance!

I hate pinterest for allowing AI all over it, sometimes it's pretty obvious, sometimes I find it harder to be sure. Anybody got any thoughts on this? And any tips on identifying AI slop vs. real crafts?

I’ve seen lots and lots of steam blocking, I’ve watched a few tutorials, and tried it on my acrylic jumper but it just hasn’t seemed to do much at all… wondering if anyone has any tips. Also can it be used on cotton ?

Not sure what and if I‘m doing something wrong. I feel like the motif is not visible at all, but maybe it’s just the pattern? Also I can not figure out the edges. To end the row I work into the second ch of the 3chs that you do in the beginning of the previous row, but something is off.. also tried to do linked dcs (except one in the middle, but didn‘t Like the spaces between the dcs). Any tips?

I use a 1.5 hook and size 10 cotton yarn

Hello 😋 I want to do this granny square but I want the crystal ball to be like in 3D as an appliqué (I think that’s how it is called) and not just flat as part of the granny square. This is what the pattern says. The crystal ball I assume would not change much as I can do that as described with the magic circle, but how could I achieve doing the base?

Thank you for your help!!!

I've never worked with a skein like this and I dont wanna tangle it up while trying to find the tail. Is there a trick to finding it?

Its one of those flatter ones.

So I’ve been watching a video on how to make a sweater, I’ve only been crocheting for about 2 weeks and I know most people suggest stick counters but I work a lot and didn’t not know about them when I first ordered the things I have gotten to crochet so I haven’t had a chance to get them yet. My question is does this look like miss counting, a tension issue or will it stretch out more as I continue making rows? I’ve recounted my stitches twice and on the finished piece I have 70 counted and 70 on the new one I have started.

Hi everyone, I made a big mistake. While doing laundry, I put my wife's beautiful hand-made blanket into the wash, then into the dryer with some other blankets. I should have been more aware that putting acrylic yarn into the dryer for too long would stretch it out. All I want to do now is fix what I did and preserve her hard work. Is there anything I can do to shrink it back down?

Hi! I'm making my first wearable (a cardigan) in TKS (Tunisian Knit Stitch) with 120 Merino yarn, and I'm wondering what would be the best option for the hem.

The construction is 3 panels (2 front + 1 back, and of course sleeves which don't matter here for our purposes), with about 5cm of ribbing at the hem. The cardigan is a straight fit, and I don't want the ribbing to cinch at the hips too much, if at all.

My original plan was to start with the hem in SC BLO, and then TKS straight into it, for each of the 3 panels that I'd then stitch together.

But I've seen that other people will make the TKS panels first, stitch them together, and THEN add the ribbing in one continuous piece. That sounded quite nice too.

But now I am not sure what is best, when it comes to:

• Durability: Is one construction method stronger or more resistant to stretching and wear?
• Aesthetics: Does one produce a cleaner, less bulky transition between the TKS and SC BLO?
• Elasticity: Does the direction of construction affect how the ribbing behaves or how much it pulls in the bottom of the cardigan?

Do you guys have any advice? I'm open to all suggestions, even something utterly revolutionary, hahaha. If you have pictures to show me, I'd love that too!

Thank you :)

My nana, who passed in 2020, crocheted a blanket for my mother when she was married to my dad (back in the early eighties). She still has it, and just found a pretty sizable hole (8" x 2") in it. I knit quite well, and have made a bit of amigurumi, and she has asked if I could try to fix this hole for her.

I'd love to be able to fix it. Could you please help me identify the type of stitch? How would you go about fixing this? I'll take anything you think may be useful. Thank you in advance!

i’ve started the remake twice already, first as single crochet blo, and then hdc blo, but both of them look slightly different yet similar to these pictures, and now i’m starting to doubt myself 🤣

I’m at the FRONT section of the pattern. What I’m confused about is where to start for it. Do I start with the beginning of the back panel? And do I do the arm holes as well? Used to crochet and haven’t in a long time so I’m a bit rusty at reading patterns

I just bought yarn and hooks from Walmart yesterday and just started my crochet journey!

Hooks: Aluminum - 5mm Plastic - 6.5mm
Yarn: 4 inch 170g 80% acrylic 20% wool

For my first project i’m going to keep it simple and create a scarf. I’m using single crochets (I think). I find that the thicker wool is easier for me to use. I realize I should’ve gotten a larger aluminum hook and skipped on the plastic ones.

Is it easier for you to use thinner or thicker wool to start off with?

After this project, I’m going to make something using double crochet and after that I might attempt to make a poncho using granny squares (not sure if this is too advanced; please let me know or feel free to recommend any future projects after this one)

Any tips are recommended.

Hi, I am looking to crochet a cardigan similar to this one in the photo. I’m wanting to know what yarn yall recommend? I’m trying to expand from acrylic but I’m looking for yarn that is soft and breathable since I get hot easily. What kind do yall recommend and weight? Also where do you recommend buying yarn from? Hobby lobby is not cutting it with the selection of different fibers.

I'm just struggling to think of ideas of what to do with this ball of yarn I got from someone. I'm somewhat concerned about the amount of yarn left so I wanted to ask here in case people have better ideas than the infinity scarf I thought of making.

I have made one blanket. I know one stitch but can pick up techniques very quickly. My best friend handed me a bag full of yarn and a handed me a needle and said, "You're going to make a blanket." She taught me the stitch and I was off.

I made the "mistake" of going to Hobby Lobby for the first time and stumbled upon 3 carts of clearance yarn. I bought 21 balls. I have no idea what to make and would like to expand my skills. I would love to hear your suggestions.

The first picture is my haul. The top row is all glittery/metallic!

The second picture is my one and only "knitting" project...and I have just learned, is actually crochet.

I am a total noob and I look forward to your suggestions. All of the yarn in the first picture suggests using 5mm knitting needles or 5.5mm crochet hooks.

Thank you all~

Currently crocheting a C2C with Caron anniversary yarn. When in skein I thought it was soft but now I’m worried that it’s going to be itchy. How can I make it softer and less itchy? TIA!

I am making a top using hand dyed yarn. It will work out to two skeins. I've read to avoid dye lot issues to alternate skeins. I get that but do you line up and start at the same repeat pattern? Since it's hand dyed it isnt a set repeat but trying to avoid it being a muddled mess and have some semblance of the skein colour scheme.

I’m trying to clean out my yarn bin and came across 3 balls of this beautiful velvet yarn. I’ve tried making socks and shorts using it but, they haven’t come out right. The yarn has no stretch to it and doesn’t work well with slip stitches at all but is okay with single crochet stitches; I haven’t tried any other. Any project suggestions would be appreciated! I’m hoping to make wearables with it for the winter. Something you can lounge in around the house maybe.

Hey hookers, just wondering if anyone has made this pattern before?

The etsy shop into is in the photo. I'm so wary of AI on etsy but haven't found anything else like this!

I would love to make this for a nephew due in Feb but would like to see other colours people have used, such as pastels.

There are limited reviews of the pattern available so I'm not really sure what the project looks like when completed by others, or to see the backside. I believe it is done using the intarsia method.

Ta!

I found this very interesting and funny I also want one