Look What I Made! – Something by Vera

Comet the Unicorn – Just in time for Unicorn Day

Happy Unicorn Day!

This one was quite the adventure to make! Having had quite the time making Apollo, I just had to make Projectarian’s other patterns! Of course a pattern sale just solidified that plan. Then being the yarn hoarder that I am, I also had yarn to burn through.

This particular one took me almost 3 weeks to make! The most time consuming part for me was the hair! After a few strands, I find I have to put it down and come back after a day or two. I don’t think the photos do the hair justice though. Using a “striping” yarn was definitely the right choice, and is now a must for any next Comets. This effect would definitely have been more difficult to achieve if I were to use solid colored yarn.

Materials and tools used:

Crochet pattern from Projectarian
Yarn
- Red Heart Super Saver in Aran Fleck, Black, and Pool
- Red Heart With Love in Baroque Stripe, Papaya, and White
- Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Cornflower and Clarity
Fairfield Polyester fiber filling
Clover Soft Touch crochet hook, 4.0 mm
Clover yarn needle

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FO Friday: Color Pooling!

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I may be a bit late posting about this, but I finally have this ready! Color pooling infinity scarf using moss stitch.

Making this is way simpler than it looks! You’d think you need the perfect tension, hook size, yarn type, and so on and so on……but my favorite technique is just making sure the color you are currently stitching is the same color as the stitch diagonal from it. Another technique that works for me is for beginning your project. Make your slip knot right where the color changes, and try to end your chain at a color change.

I used this tutorial by Moogly to learn how to do the Moss stitch.

What are your favorite projects for color pooling?

FO Friday: Chained Wreath Ornament

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Here’s a quick FO. I’m also posting it earlier than originally planned because they are almost gone! It took longer to attach the ribbons and magnet than it was to make the actual wreath.

I used a 5.0 mm hook, but any size will do. There’s no gauge. Just keep making a chain until you get about 5 feet. Mine came out to about 3×3 inches.

I made a bunch of these, so they are my shop’s “free gift with purchase” until December 20 or until they are gone! Just want the ornament? You can also order them!

Pattern/Idea from: Tangled Happy
Hook: 5.0 mm Soft Touch crochet hook from Clover USA
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Green Tones.
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FO Friday: Doctor Who Throw

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This time I tried my hand at C2C!

I started this project November of last year! It took me nearly a year to make because of all the ends to weave in and all the color changes!

The plan was originally to make 12 squares, or at least enough to cover one adult. But all the ends made it quite a task if you don’t work them in right away.

This was definitely fun to work. But next time, I’ll need to do my best to not put the project down.

Hook: 4.5 mm Soft Touch crochet hook from Clover USA
Yarn: various worsted weight yarns by Red Heart Yarn and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Pattern: Two Hearts Crochet
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FO Friday: Wire Wrap

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Introducing “Finished Object” or “FO” Friday! Now I share recent projects I have completed! So here’s a quick one to start.

I’m always finding my cords all tangled up, so I made a solution!

A quick little thing to strap around cords!

A rectangle/strip with a buttonhole, add a button, and done! I didn’t use any particular pattern, I just made some half double crochet rows and single crochet around.

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National Watermelon Day

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Happy National Watermelon Day!!

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Perfect Pink, Paddy Green; Red Heart With Love in White; Vanna’s Choice in Seaspray Mist
Hook: 5.0 mm Clover Soft Touch crochet hook
Other materials: polyester fiber filling; 15 mm plastic safety eyes
Pattern by Super Cute Design
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FO Friday: Edith Hat

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Get a head start on Halloween!

I’m starting to stock up on these hats. Because last year, I was crocheting at maximum capacity to keep up with demand!

The most popular item during Halloween season last year were these Edith hats. It was getting made in all sizes!

Avoid the rush and order Edith hat (or any other hat) here any time of the year!

Mici the Mermaid

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I’m gonna lose track soon on what part of “Adventures in Lalylala-Land” I’m currently at, thus the title. Anyways Mici is finally here! I feel it’s been a while since my last Lalylala creation.

This one used some metallic thread, which gives it a great effect!

The main reason for this guy’s photo shoot delay was finding a location. But during the 4th of July weekend, we had a chance to drive a ways away from home and found a spot for him at the Kaka’ako Waterfront park.

It was nice to have some ships around in the background, I felt it inspires a backstory for Mici. As if he wandered off and got stranded far away from home. Perhaps he could use a water-dwelling friend.

Pattern: Mici the Mermaid from Lalylala
Yarn: Red Heart With Love in Eggshell, and Bluebell; Red Heart Super Saver in White and Red; Loops and Threads Impeccable in Royal
Hook: 4.00 mm Soft Touch crochet hook from Clover USA
Other materials: metallic thread in silver; 12 mm plastic safety eyes; polyester fiber filling
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Black Tourmaline Hat

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I felt like knitting a hat out of a yarn I got a while back. It probably took me longer to find a pattern/design to knit than it took for me to actually make the hat. (Crocheter problems, lol!)

This pattern is super easy to follow and I just love the unique look of the finished product! This would make a great beginner project.

Pattern from: Caitlin ffrench
Yarn: Puppy Bergen (??? some imported yarn I scored from a craft swap)
Needle: 8.0 mm Clover Takumi bamboo double pointed knitting needles from Clover USA

Charlotte Square

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We recently bought a new dining set, and found a perfect centerpiece at the thrift store. This created a need for something to protect the table from the glass edge of the bowl. It was a perfect chance to make the Charlotte square from lookatwhatimade.net!! (link below)

I didn’t complete the last part since I didn’t want it to be too large for my table. After blocking, the square ended up being 20 inches.

This kind of beauty does not come “cheap.” Like the designer’s Sophie’s Universe CAL, the instructions need a bit more focus and you may not be able to recall what happens on your show. But the result makes pausing Netflix well worth it!

Pattern from: Dedri Uys
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Aran and Light Grey; Caron Perfect Match in Lavender
Hook: 5.0mm Soft Touch crochet hook from Clover USA