Ooo, hey does anyone have Neat scarf patterns? That can be used with any old stripped/variegated yarn? I get bored with scarves very easily because they're too repetitive, but I wanna make a bunch for Reasons. I don't wanna buy new yarn for it either, just use up what I have. I've looked and looked on Ravelry and either I start something I think is neat and I get bored, or the more neat thing require specific colors. :( I also get bored looking after just a few pages, though so that's on me lol I figured I'd ask here to see if anyone had one off the top of their head.
I like this one, its a 9 row diagonal rib sort of dealie. I made it in a variegated yarn and thought it was neat i didnt read correctly and thought you wanted knit patterns, sorry
No idea how it’ll play with variegated yarn but this pattern was pretty cool https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/asherton-reversible-scarf Edit : wait that’s knit not crochet, that prob doesn’t help you :(
What weight are you looking for? Triangle scarves might be a good route for you, I know they're a big one. I can also ask my partner, she's hella into crochet :D
Knit patterns are okay too. I need to learn eventually! Worsted weight, mostly. If I'm using yarn I already have
Actually now I think on it - my first knit project was a vaguely interesting checkerboard pattern (first project as in first after a lot of mangled rectangles to learn the stitches at all lol). I can try to work out what the pattern was for you from the pic I posted on fb; it was out a book I didn’t bother moving with me. I remember the stitch patterns just not the overall size info, like how many to cast on and whatnot.
I think this might be a good starting point! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-skein-chevron-scarf
Does anyone know if it's possible to fix a scratched aluminum crochet hook (or if it's even worthwhile to do so)? I have a hook with a very deep scratch in a very inconvenient spot that's basically ripping up my yarn with every pass. It's annoying and (imo) unsightly, but I hate to just throw away something that might be fixable...
so I think it's definitely possible, given all the info I've found on it? I'd recommend hitting up something like Home Depot to find out what "sticks" to aluminum best! this is a starting thing I found: https://www.ehow.com/how_4545809_polishing-scratched-aluminum.html imo it might be possible to find something colorful and make it look all cool, but then again, it might be more effort than it's worth?
You might be able to fill in the scratch with something like nail polish or air dry clay then sand it smooth. Resin would be good but can be expensive.
or you could just sand down the edge of the scratch so it doesn't catch the yarn, as a temporary measure til you can replace it. what's a new on cost, three bucks? frankly not worth the repair imo. a nice laminated wood one, i'd repair, but aluminum... toss it in the recycling and hit up walmart for another one, it's cheaper than a cup of starbucks.
Yeah, I was going to say that it's probably literally cheaper to replace it than to try and repair it. Especially since trying to sand down metal is tedious.
Dunno if sewing on patches counts, but here's one I just finished that I thought was relatable: Spoiler
i realized i never posted this here, and i've started using it as my icon on discord so it seemed like a good moment to offer you all an egg in these trying times: my best friend has a book of patterns for little felt food plushes, and i made egg friend! it's very simple but i was proud of how cute the face turned out, considering my extremely rudimentary embroidery skills.
So I've got this thing: Spoiler: Patch in progress! (The white border is just so I remember where the edges are; I'll put in proper edging later.) What I need help with: what kind of background should I put in to not take away from the main focal point? I was originally thinking stormy seascape, but now I'm doubting myself.