I'd be totally happy with just the SSSS logo on a shirt :3
(http://static.tumblr.com/4b8b02db8073a39313cc247f9c226071/92b292w/5l5mv6ps2/tumblr_static_tumblrheader.jpg)
Maybe with the book-cover-version of "Stand Still• Stay Silent•" around the logo X)
(I might even try making one in the holidays)
http://m.wikihow.com/Stencil-a-T-Shirt (http://m.wikihow.com/Stencil-a-T-Shirt)
Ahhh a new trial awaits me on my knittingwork! I only need some wool in the colours fitting, write down a pattern and than I will try it with oven cloth first. If it works I got a motive for a new wooly cap.
I'm done with the oven cloth. Only one so far, as I ran out of wool doing the first one. On my profile pic you see the dark side, the light one is the back side:
I'm done with the oven cloth. Only one so far, as I ran out of wool doing the first one. On my profile pic you see the dark side, the light one is the back side:
(http://i.imgur.com/CnSnnFZ.jpg)
Marvelous! Beautiful! Ingenious! Will you please share the pattern? I bet I'm not the only one on this forum who used to knit and would like an excuse to dig out the needles and wool again!Thanks :). Yes after work I will put it into shape and post it.
If it weren't for copyrights you could probably open a webshop for these. SSSS fans seem to have deep pockets for their fandom :P.
(http://i.imgur.com/CnSnnFZ.jpg) - (http://ssssforum.pcriot.com/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=314;type=avatar)Great work
Kex, that's awesome! I had knitting in primary school but my stitches kept getting tighter and tighter until I couldn't get the needles in anymore. I have great respect for people who can knit and keep the stitches tidy and consistent. I'd also love a shirt with just the logo, simple and classy and instantly recognisable to people who read the comic.
how did you learn how to knit? Were taught personally? Is it possible for me to teach myself? What's the basic jumping off point? How do I even tell the difference between different types of yarn/string? How does that one little pattern get turned into an entire sweater?
I am such a noob :-[ :'(
* What to start with: Potholders, headbands, or some small, simple thing made with cheap yarn that won't matter if you don't do it right. Just knit something straight, and keep knitting till it feels sort of habitual.
how did you learn how to knit? Were taught personally? Is it possible for me to teach myself? What's the basic jumping off point? How do I even tell the difference between different types of yarn/string? How does that one little pattern get turned into an entire sweater?
I am such a noob :-[ :'(
Drops design has got crazy many patterns that you can print out for free, it seems (I haven't read their terms of use, the only hitch is that they're in nordic. But I guess you could find someone to translate for you) Links: A similar lusekofte (http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=135&d_id=5&lang=no%20http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/search.php?action=search&mc=2&c=&y=&tw=58&a=&f=&w=&tot=&searchyg=0&yg=&page=2&sort=default), Their homepage (http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/kategori_oversikt.php), and Nordic patterns (http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/search.php?action=search&mc=2&c=&y=&tw=58&a=&f=&w=&tot=&searchyg=0&yg=&page=1&sort=default)
EDIT: They have an english version of the site too. As for the nordic hitch: I was not thinking of myself, as I am norwegian, but of possible non-nordic-sweater-loving people.
And sadly, after several tries at knitting, I have given up. I never got the hang of doing it with relaxed shoulders, so even small projects used to give me tension headaches from unnameable places. Even so, it is fun to browse!
Ravelry.com (http://Ravelry.com) has great patterns, many of which are free.ave
The Drops designs are provided by a yarn seller called Garn Studio. Tbe terms of use are that the designs are free to customers for hobby use. Retailers are listed under "Finn et Butikk". Here is their list of international retailers:
Moni Lana - www.monilana.nl
Nordic Mart - www.nordicmart.com
Woollen-studio - www.woollen-studio.com
Alle EU-land og Canada
Boutique Kalidou - www.boutique-kalidou.fr
Alle EU-land
Deisy Design - www.deisydesign.nu
Netgarn - www.netgarn.dk
Garnlagret - www.garnlagret.se
Hobbydoos - www.hobbydoos.nl
Lanade - www.lanade.de
Good luck! :)
Lusekofte
Lusekofte cardigan.
The lusekofte is a traditional Norwegian sweater, dating from the 19th century.
The original setesdalsgenser (Setesdal sweater) features a black and white design, and the name means "lice jacket", after the isolated black stitches.[1] They may also feature selburose designs. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric embroidered in the type of colorful designs also found in the bunads and in rosemaling around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of pewter or silver clasps.
After the lusekofte was discovered by tourists in the 1920s, it became very popular and today they are made in are many different patterns and colours[1] in addition to the traditional Setesdal sweater.
The lusekofte is casual attire, traditionally mostly worn by men.
Sigrun sweaters (warning: not cheap):
http://us.daleofnorway.com/women/eventyr/valle/
This site opens up a world of possibilities for Sigrun's civvie wardrobe:
http://us.daleofnorway.com/accessories/
These (http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/search.php?action=search&mc=2&c=&y=&tw=58&a=&f=&w=&tot=&searchyg=0&yg=&page=1&sort=default) patterns are in norwegian/swedish/Danish, for those who love knitting:
There are some great patterns and books of patterns in English too! (My Mum knit us all round-yoked sweaters with designs like that in the 1970s, my Dad was wearing his at Christmas this year...). Here's a quick link (http://www.knittingpatternsgalore.com/drops-extra-0-809-7884.html) to a free pattern for a man's sweater with the sort of square yoke Sigrun is wearing, but there are loads out there.
I have too many items in my project queue to add a sweater... at least, not until I have baked some of the recipes from my new Swedish baking book and finished the blanket I'm crocheting!
But first I have to how to knit in the round on double-pointed needles....I just learnt how to do this. The first part is the hardest. And I'm constantly counting my stitches because I'm so afraid to loose some on the way...
I found a store near me that will teach me how to knit Lovikka mittens!!!!!Neat! I want to learn to knit someday. Right now I'm "knitting" a scarf on a circular loom.
But first I have to how to knit in the round on double-pointed needles....
Neat! I want to learn to knit someday. Right now I'm "knitting" a scarf on a circular loom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEnpObQxVgM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEnpObQxVgM)
That looks really cool. Only I'm fascinated/terrified by the teacher's long, square, sharp-looking fingernails...I know! I don't know how she accomplishes anything with them. O_O
I just learnt how to do this. The first part is the hardest. And I'm constantly counting my stitches because I'm so afraid to loose some on the way...
(http://i.imgur.com/Ci4EiAb.jpg)Would it be okay with you if I took these patterns and tried to alter them somewhat for my tablet weaving? I can't guarantee anything would actually come of it because <insert dramatic music> I don't actually know what I'm doing with tablet weaving yet and am nowhere near far enough along that actually making my own patterns is a good idea, but my eventual goal is to get to that point and I like your patterns.
Would it be okay with you if I took these patterns and tried to alter them somewhat for my tablet weaving? I can't guarantee anything would actually come of it because <insert dramatic music> I don't actually know what I'm doing with tablet weaving yet and am nowhere near far enough along that actually making my own patterns is a good idea, but my eventual goal is to get to that point and I like your patterns.
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/l6ul7wkdgegf2h7/IMG_4179.JPG?dl=0)
I made some SSSS badges. Behold mysort of unevenstitching.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mu5b2rp9t0rnx6g/IMG_4184.JPG?dl=0)
They're embroidered cloth circles blanket-stitched to felt backings, plus sewed-on safety pins to actually make them...pins. The patterns I just traced off of the respective images (the star is everywhere, though the "Newcomers start here" one is a handy, ready-made stitching chart, and here's the cleanser cat (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=119)). Cleanser cat turned out a bit squished, though. :/
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/l6ul7wkdgegf2h7/IMG_4179.JPG?dl=0)
I made some SSSS badges. Behold mysort of unevenstitching.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mu5b2rp9t0rnx6g/IMG_4184.JPG?dl=0)
They're embroidered cloth circles blanket-stitched to felt backings, plus sewed-on safety pins to actually make them...pins. The patterns I just traced off of the respective images (the star is everywhere, though the "Newcomers start here" one is a handy, ready-made stitching chart, and here's the cleanser cat (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=119)). Cleanser cat turned out a bit squished, though. :/
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/l6ul7wkdgegf2h7/IMG_4179.JPG?dl=0)
I made some SSSS badges. Behold mysort of unevenstitching.
They're embroidered cloth circles blanket-stitched to felt backings, plus sewed-on safety pins to actually make them...pins.
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...Close enough for me too. :)
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/l6ul7wkdgegf2h7/IMG_4179.JPG?dl=0)
I made some SSSS badges. Behold mysort of unevenstitching.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mu5b2rp9t0rnx6g/IMG_4184.JPG?dl=0)
They're embroidered cloth circles blanket-stitched to felt backings, plus sewed-on safety pins to actually make them...pins. The patterns I just traced off of the respective images (the star is everywhere, though the "Newcomers start here" one is a handy, ready-made stitching chart, and here's the cleanser cat (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=119)). Cleanser cat turned out a bit squished, though. :/
Sure! Go ahead! Let me know how they work out because I haven't test knit them yet. I'm trying to get them into a mitten pattern and working on the rest of the details for it at the moment.Yay! Thanks! :D
I wasn't sure where to put these, and "yarncrafters" seemed close enough to "needlecrafts" for me, so...Wow! Those are super neat. Wait, what's that over there?!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/l6ul7wkdgegf2h7/IMG_4179.JPG?dl=0)
I made some SSSS badges. Behold mysort of unevenstitching.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mu5b2rp9t0rnx6g/IMG_4184.JPG?dl=0)
They're embroidered cloth circles blanket-stitched to felt backings, plus sewed-on safety pins to actually make them...pins. The patterns I just traced off of the respective images (the star is everywhere, though the "Newcomers start here" one is a handy, ready-made stitching chart, and here's the cleanser cat (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=119)). Cleanser cat turned out a bit squished, though. :/
Auleliel: Looks good and I love the pattern! You have an enviably good hand for crocheting, my works are always horribly uneven or just plain too tight. :D
By the way, are the weaving tablets difficult to use? I've only seen other people weave with them and I've been wondering if I should try learning that too...
Those badges are incredible. They're probably too labor-intensive for you to go into business selling them on Etsy. But if I had spending money at the moment, I'd certainly buy one. (I can *sort of* sew, but I bet it wouldn't look as good if I tried to make one myself. Even the stitches fastening the safety pins to the back are so neat and regular!)
Come to think of it, would you share the instructions with us at some point? I might actually try this someday. But I'm not sure if I should put the cloth in an embroidery frame first, make the design, then cut it out and blanket-stitch it to the felt...? Cut out the circle first, pin it to a work surface, and then stitch the design before adding the felt backing...?
(http://i.imgur.com/nUlpSqN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nUlpSqN.jpg)
Since people were interested here's the depth of my chapter break desperation. :D
(http://i.imgur.com/nUlpSqN.jpg)-steals-
NO STEALING>:3
Or I'll make myself a new one. Because I'm the master of threats.
Btw since we got stuck in our house in yesterday's storm the project has now grown with another side panel and one sleeve, but I'm all out of yarn now. Hopefully I can go buy more today, I'm getting a bit fed up by these storms.Good luck getting more yarn! :)
(http://i.imgur.com/BE5FMpX.jpg)
Woop! It's done! A really fun project although in the final stages it became a bit of an effort to hold up all that weight on two knitting needles, and I'm still questioning my colour combination choices a little (on a hindsight it might have been better to use gray instead of white, not sure since the dreamland colours are all bathed in blue light)... patterns and instructions on how to knit one of these will follow soon-ish once I get it all written down. :)
Btw does anyone know what symbol is on those white, round decorative plates going around his shoulders (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=210)? An ouroboros? Another stylized cat like the cleanser symbol?
(http://i.imgur.com/BE5FMpX.jpg)
Btw does anyone know what symbol is on those white, round decorative plates going around his shoulders (http://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=210)? An ouroboros? Another stylized cat like the cleanser symbol?We have only that page and page 272 (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=272) to tell, and they're equally fuzzy about that subject, I'm afraid ... It'ld take a (real or honorary) Icelander recognizing the symbol as an existing, non-year-90 one, I'm afraid.
Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...Oh my gosh you're done ALREADY?! O_______O it looks amazing.... like.... WOOOOOOOOOOOW.
(http://i.imgur.com/dGXg0zL.jpg)
Sorry about the awkward pose. I took the photos with a selftimer and I was turning too soon. :D I didn't get a good one of the front, alas, and I still have to figure out just how the fastening in the front is supposed to work.
Also now I'm thinking I could have made it even wider for even more folds, because Braidy's cloak-thing really looks full at the back. Hmmm... I could maybe knit extra side pieces and just add them on the side seams... or maybe I'll just start by making the set of clothes that goes under the cloak and see how that affects the look. This project may eventually turn into a cosplay.
Oh my gosh you're done ALREADY?! O_______O it looks amazing.... like.... WOOOOOOOOOOOW.I would, too.
Seriously, I would pay you money if you made me one too!
Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...
(http://i.imgur.com/dGXg0zL.jpg)
Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...
(http://i.imgur.com/dGXg0zL.jpg)
Sorry about the awkward pose. I took the photos with a selftimer and I was turning too soon. :D I didn't get a good one of the front, alas, and I still have to figure out just how the fastening in the front is supposed to work.
Also now I'm thinking I could have made it even wider for even more folds, because Braidy's cloak-thing really looks full at the back. Hmmm... I could maybe knit extra side pieces and just add them on the side seams... or maybe I'll just start by making the set of clothes that goes under the cloak and see how that affects the look. This project may eventually turn into a cosplay.
Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...
Sorry about the awkward pose. I took the photos with a self-timer and I was turning too soon.
Also now I'm thinking I could have made it even wider for even more folds, because Braidy's cloak-thing really looks full at the back. Hmmm... I could maybe knit extra side pieces and just add them on the side seams... or maybe I'll just start by making the set of clothes that goes under the cloak and see how that affects the look. This project may eventually turn into a cosplay.
I do wonder how it will stretch with the additional weight though. How does the Lopi feel to wear?
I'm trying to remember where the hem of Braidy's sweater-cloak fell on him -- knees, or further? On you, I could almost see another inch or two, to give it an even more dramatic swing. But would that extra weight stretch it too far?
Seriously, there would be a huge market for beautiful, flowing garments like that (even beyond the SSSS fandom!). I can't imagine hand-knitting them could ever break even, since it's so labor-intensive. But maybe hand-looming or something?
That is absolutely amazing. I have yet to embark on a project of this size... shawls are the biggest things I've done so far, and not very lightweight ones either. I'll probably try the capelet worn by the crew on Túnfiskurinn at some point.
As for the round discs, you can see them all over his clothes, even on his boots. My spontaneous guess is that they are silver, stamped or engraved with shamanic or religious designs. Maybe coins, or adornment made to look like coins?
Oof, I finally managed to write everything down. You can find the pattern here (http://laufeyknits.tumblr.com/post/113990163672/braidypeysa-wool-alafoss-lopi-by-istex-10-x).
(When I grow up I want to be captain Ása. I've already made a good start by an obsessive knitting hobby and things done in the past that would make me easily blackmailable...)
That is absolutely amazing. I have yet to embark on a project of this size... shawls are the biggest things I've done so far, and not very lightweight ones either. I'll probably try the capelet worn by the crew on Túnfiskurinn at some point.
I remember someone suggesting it could be mother-of-pearl
Also, I like your new avatar. You just need to start saving up for a ship, now. :D
Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...
Oof, I finally managed to write everything down. You can find the pattern here (http://laufeyknits.tumblr.com/post/113990163672/braidypeysa-wool-alafoss-lopi-by-istex-10-x). :)
There's a chance this one will stretch a bit longer just by using it, or it might not, wool will always do as it pleases. :D I'll make a note in the instructions on how I figured out the length for mine so it'll be easy to variate.
I'm trying to decide if I want to knit the collar edging and shoulder shaping with the rest of it, or add it later as a fabric applique to give it some structure. Toggles in leather maybe? Hrmmm... how much work do I want to put into this?
Thoughts?
For the Icelanders' capelet/poncho I spotted this pattern on Ravelry. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/icelandic-poncho---northern-lights (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/icelandic-poncho---northern-lights) Seems too good to pass up.
I am thinking that I can use it for the stitch count and shaping to the halfway point, as this patten is about double the length of the capelets. Probably use the #7 needles called for on the body on the collar as well (that's 4.5mm to you, ;) ) change from knitting in the round to openface, and work out the design chart.
I'm trying to decide if I want to knit the collar edging and shoulder shaping with the rest of it, or add it later as a fabric applique to give it some structure. Toggles in leather maybe? Hrmmm... how much work do I want to put into this?
Thoughts?
Hm, you could try steeking it. I haven't done it myself, but trying to do a stranded colorwork flat is problematic.Ohhh, steeking. Scary. Probably a good idea to help keep tension, but steeking means hems and sewing. Unfortunately so does applique, which I'm 90% sure is what is needed for the collar/shoulderwork.
This project is not knitted, but I think I dare to post the link here.
It is an aRTD zipper pouch featuring Hannu with Ville the bear. Size 25 x 16 x 5 cm.
https://fi.pinterest.com/pin/546624473498438949/
https://fi.pinterest.com/pin/546624473498438958/
I'm done with the oven cloth. Only one so far, as I ran out of wool doing the first one. On my profile pic you see the dark side, the light one is the back side:That's gorgeous i love it!
(http://i.imgur.com/CnSnnFZ.jpg)
I've only found one related project on ravelry, is ax010tl one of you?
Oof, I finally managed to write everything down. You can find the pattern here (http://laufeyknits.tumblr.com/post/113990163672/braidypeysa-wool-alafoss-lopi-by-istex-10-x). :)Yay!
Thank you! :) Oh man those capelets would look awesome! I hope you'll share photos of your projects if you start on one!Will do (but it might be a while). I'm seriously considering steeking it. That would mean having to weave some suitable ribbons to go with it, though... BTW, are you or anyone else on Ravelry?
I'm leaning towards something like that, yes. There's some kind of a coiled shape which might be some sort of an Ouroboros - Braidy being Icelandic it makes me think it could be Miðgarðsormurinn. I'm not entirely sure of this but the Norwegian generals seemed to have similar round badges on their cloaks.Oh, great thought! I wish there were readily available silver discs with Midgårdsormen on them! :)
(When I grow up I want to be captain Ása. I've already made a good start by an obsessive knitting hobby and things done in the past that would make me easily blackmailable...)Yay for blackmail material! ;D
regarding the disk-thing on Braidy's clothes, I remember someone suggesting it could be mother-of-pearlI'm not sure about mother-of-pearl being obtainable in any significant amounts in the North Atlantic, though. Doesn't most of it today come from the South Seas, or from pearl farms? (If anyone knows better, I'd happily be corrected.)
BTW, are you or anyone else on Ravelry?
Aprillen: The only problem with silver disks is that the material's expensive. I'm sure though that they could be easily made in large amounts by f.ex. etching the image on, if using photo etching you could even create lots of near identical ones. Etching as a process always varies a little from plate to plate no matter what but with photo etching the initial design would at least always be the same. Hmmm... Then again some cheaper metal could also be used and just silverplated afterwards...Have you checked your local bead shop? I've seen Tibetan silver (lower grade than sterling) and MoP disks in bead shops from time to time, reasonably cheaply, too. Some of these could be sewn on. I don't do any beading personally, but have sometimes had occasion to kill time in a shop.
For mother of pearl, there's at least one abalone farm here because the north coast waters are apparently ideal for red abalone. There are a few other mollusks too that produce a mother-of-pearl layer but they tend to be on the small side.
Aprillen: The only problem with silver disks is that the material's expensive. I'm sure though that they could be easily made in large amounts by f.ex. etching the image on, if using photo etching you could even create lots of near identical ones. Etching as a process always varies a little from plate to plate no matter what but with photo etching the initial design would at least always be the same. Hmmm... Then again some cheaper metal could also be used and just silverplated afterwards...Yes, but the good thing about silver is that you can melt it down and reuse it. So if you found a lot of pretty but ultimately not very useful silverware, for instance, it would be pretty easy to make new things from it. Silver does corrode with time but most of it is still intact. Gold and silver stay around, if they've been around to begin with, and since they aren't very useful for tools and other practical things, they might as well be reused for pretty things. Mother-of-pearl can't be worked like that -- you'd have to find new shells of the right size, and right now (Y90) diving for nacre shells in sea-beast-infected seas doesn't seem like a good use of anyone's time. Also, silver has long been used for ornamentation on traditional folklore clothing in Scandinavia, especially in Norway, southern Sweden and Sápmi (and I wouldn't be surprised if this goes for parts of Finland too). In a culture where you can't show off your wealth with new cars or the latest electronic gadgets, good clothing and precious metals are your fall-back method for showing off.
For mother of pearl, there's at least one abalone farm here because the north coast waters are apparently ideal for red abalone. There are a few other mollusks too that produce a mother-of-pearl layer but they tend to be on the small side.
...and I just realised that Reynir is Icelandic, not mainland Scandinavian, and that Laufey probably has a far better understanding of Icelandic clothing history and culture than I do. Sorry about that. *facepalm*
I am!! Feel free to add me on there. I'm Starfallz. (Surprise surprise!)I'm Aviganavigatrix* on Ravelry, just so you know what weird random stranger it was that just added you. :)
Also, I got my mitten pattern worked out and I'm trying out the first one. Progress as of this afternoon. <snip>
No worries, Icelanders aren't that different from the mainland. Silver and gold were imported over specifically for clothing decoration and then people went totally wild with it - Icelandic national dresses (http://www.buningurinn.is/?i=2) for a great example! Silver is indeed a likely possibility. :)Yep, parts of Scania (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/554857616567470724/) (southern Sweden) too!
You make all so beautiful things, respect! Regrettably I was never able to learn to knit...That would be lovely! My mother quilts, too. (Regrettably I was never able to learn how to use a sewing machine without destroying either the machine or my project.) I look forward to seeing your quilt!
I was thinking about posting my efforts making a fan-quilt in here, would this be okay?
That would be lovely! My mother quilts, too. (Regrettably I was never able to learn how to use a sewing machine without destroying either the machine or my project.) I look forward to seeing your quilt!I agree, any sort of fiber art should be fine, it all blends in and out anyway.
Sssoo I was battling with myself over whether to post about this project or not because let's face it, I'm probably borderlining an obsession OR I'm just a really embarrassing fangirl, but anyway. Here's a work-in-process pic on what I've been knitting after the Braidypeysa. :-[
I'm using much thinner yarn this time, Léttlopi (the itchiness should be accurate to canon).
So, this is what I got so far:
This I plan as the centerpiece. The fabric is hand-dyed cotton. It is paper-pieced. Now I´m working at converting pictures of the crew in a pattern. This is the first:
I´m still working on it and I think I must dye some cotton to get all the different shades I want. But first I must persuade the program to save my work on the templates... I made them already at least four times and it doesn´t want to save them... *argh*
(http://i.imgur.com/ZPWGZTW.jpg)
Sssoo I was battling with myself over whether to post about this project or not because let's face it, I'm probably borderlining an obsession OR I'm just a really embarrassing fangirl, but anyway. Here's a work-in-process pic on what I've been knitting after the Braidypeysa. :-[
I'm using much thinner yarn this time, Léttlopi (the itchiness should be accurate to canon).
So, this is what I got so far:
(http://i.imgur.com/P6T7Ro6.jpg)
This I plan as the centerpiece. The fabric is hand-dyed cotton. It is paper-pieced. Now I´m working at converting pictures of the crew in a pattern. This is the first:
(http://i.imgur.com/QPClTfm.jpg)
I´m still working on it and I think I must dye some cotton to get all the different shades I want. But first I must persuade the program to save my work on the templates... I made them already at least four times and it doesn´t want to save them... *argh*
(http://i.imgur.com/ZPWGZTW.jpg)
Sssoo I was battling with myself over whether to post about this project or not because let's face it, I'm probably borderlining an obsession OR I'm just a really embarrassing fangirl, but anyway. Here's a work-in-process pic on what I've been knitting after the Braidypeysa. :-[
I'm using much thinner yarn this time, Léttlopi (the itchiness should be accurate to canon).
(http://i.imgur.com/ZPWGZTW.jpg)
Sssoo I was battling with myself over whether to post about this project or not because let's face it, I'm probably borderlining an obsession OR I'm just a really embarrassing fangirl, but anyway. Here's a work-in-process pic on what I've been knitting after the Braidypeysa. :-[
I'm using much thinner yarn this time, Léttlopi (the itchiness should be accurate to canon).
Cool. I've knit a bunch of sweaters, but mostly in the round. I think I've only done one that was all assembled like that. Of course, I've not done any colorwork sweaters. SSSS has me wanting to take on a lopapeysa for my next one though....
My colorwork mostly is mittens and hats.
*Gasp!* Is it the Siggy Sweater? I love it!
Also, we must all bow down to your amazing knitting skillage. I am seriously wowed. :D
Amazing! You are quite talented.
If anyone can convert this to a crochet pattern I will be eternally grateful.
Lopapeysa are fun to knit, especially if you knit them in the round. If I was brave enough to try steeking I'd knit even cardigans that way but so far the mere thought is just way too scary. :D
There's a tool for designing lopapeysa here (http://prjonamunstur.is/). I'm not sure of how it works but so far people seem happy with it (English instructions are available).
There's a tool for designing lopapeysa here (http://prjonamunstur.is/). I'm not sure of how it works but so far people seem happy with it (English instructions are available).Damn, am I going to have to cave in and install Silverlight? D:
Maybe we should rename the topic to "Textile Crafters' Club"?I would rename it, but after those posts were added from other threads I'm no longer the creator of this thread so I can't rename it anymore (I think). Would someone with the power to do so please change the thread name? I like the idea of changing " yarncrafters" to "textile crafters".
Or perhaps,
"Fiber Wranglers' Association"?
:)
That is amazing! Love, love, love it!
I`m working at SSSS-quilt project, too. My star is partly paper foundation pieced and not quite ready yet, but here is a peak with the blue (possible) back of the quilt (and the cat, who approved the work). There will be something besides the star in front, but not sure what yet (first rule perhaps). My work tends to evolve along the way (like the quiltwork, that is my avatar)
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/56/ab/c3/56abc3316beaae2d9a094b28d87ab133.jpg
Maybe we should rename the topic to "Textile Crafters' Club"?
Or perhaps,
"Fiber Wranglers' Association"?
:)
I would rename it, but after those posts were added from other threads I'm no longer the creator of this thread so I can't rename it anymore (I think). Would someone with the power to do so please change the thread name? I like the idea of changing " yarncrafters" to "textile crafters".
Should I put up a poll about desired names first?Yes, please.
So, do we offer up our suggestions first, before the poll goes up? I mean, the poll has to have a few options in it, right?
MOST BEST FABRIC STUFFYES PLEASE!
Or perhaps "SSSS Handicrafts Group"?I like this, but with the minor change of adding ARTD since this thread is not exclusively for SSSS.
I like this, but with the minor change of adding ARTD since this thread is not exclusively for SSSS.how about "MINNIONS' MOST BEST HANDICRAFT"? (though it does lose a bit the part where it must be ARTD/SSSS related)
how about "MINNIONS' MOST BEST HANDICRAFT"? (though it does lose a bit the part where it must be ARTD/SSSS related)
I like this! Maybe "Minnions´most best fandom-handicraft"? Then we would get the connection to ARTD/SSSS, I think.Perhaps fandomcraft?
Perhaps fandomcraft?
Also, I will eventually be sewing the uniforms of Emil, Lalli, Sigrun, and Braidy (not all by my own ahhahahahaha no) and I was wondering if the progress and process would have a place here?
Everybody: If you have an idea for a thread name (a simple one), post it here.The Wool Gathering. :P
my today-36 year old mug.today-36 as in happy birthday!?
This is the coolest! or wramest! yeah, this is the warmest!
today-36 as in happy birthday!?
(http://i.imgur.com/Dzc5Nhx.jpg)Wow, that is incredible! I am super-jealous of your knitting skills. And I am half-tempted to hop on a plane to come steal that sweater. (What's holding me back? Only the knowledge that we probably aren't the same size so I wouldn't be able to put it on anyway...)
(http://i.imgur.com/BE5FMpX.jpg)Oh wow wow wow !
Wow, that is incredible! I am super-jealous of your knitting skills. And I am half-tempted to hop on a plane to come steal that sweater. (What's holding me back? Only the knowledge that we probably aren't the same size so I wouldn't be able to put it on anyway...)
Oh wow wow wow !
At the moment I saw it while reading I have think "It's time to improve my knitting skills", but I was a bit afraid of trying something without any pattern. Someone have done it ! :D *Put this project on her list-of-a-bit-mad-projects*
I'm very impressed by how fast you've finish it :) (And without circular needles ?)
Yess! :D I've already been reminded that I was 11 when Twin Peaks first aired 25 years ago and that that might explain some things (like why I'm afraid of looking at a mirror when I brush my teeth at night) and I feel ancient.Iceland kindly provided you the perfect white background for that sweater to really "pop."
Plus Iceland threw a snow storm at me but the joke's on her, I just so happen to have a new sweater.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dzc5Nhx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Dzc5Nhx.jpg)This is absolutely gorgeous, and a nice everyday sweater to boot! Sweaters are too big a project for me, I fear, at least for now, but this makes me think I might try my hand one day...
And then for something completely different: guess what I finally finished! Léttlopi is much thinner yarn than Álafoss lopi so this one's not going to be such a breeze as the Braidypeysa, but on the upside it doesn't require weightlifting a crazy amount of wool on two needles.
After these two projects all I can say is that Minna is really good at designing knitwear and that this sweater will be worn for both cosplay and just general sweater-wearing purposes because of that. Er... guess I better warn you though that I'm actually a minisize human and nowhere near tall enough to actually pull off a proper Sigrun cosplay but I can always dream... I'll write down the patterns and instructions like with the previous project and post them here. :)
(Same picture can be found larger here (http://i.imgur.com/dmh0ycr.jpg) if you want a closer look at the pattern, or my today-36 year old mug.)
Thank you! I knitted it in pieces, yes, but if you have long enough a circular needle and aren't afraid of steeking (= cutting a knit, I've never done it myself but apparently it works) like me I'm sure it could be knit in a round too. Might be even faster that way. :)Weeeeeeell, I've actually never try to knit patterns (But projects a little to big for you are always the best !), so I must be far away to cut a knit ^^°
yup, that sure sounds like me. ;D
the thought of taking scissors to a knitting is scary. I watched a tutorial that did make a lot of sense though, just see that if you ever try it you're using natural fibre yarn, preferably wool.
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Aaaugh, how do you knit so fast. Even in my best days, sweaters would take me a while. It looks fabulous. :)
I finished knitting the capelet I chose, its the one that Braidy's big brother is wearing in the last frame in 292 (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=292).
Problem is, I'm a coward, I can't bring myself to steek it. I need to, but I can't! What to do, what to do? :( I'll get pictures up once I block it.
Well... first off I'm kind of obsessive about knitting. It's almost therapeutic to me and helps me wind down. Secondly my grandma first gave me knitting needles when I was four*, so by now I'm pretty fast at it. :D
Most of Sigrun's sweater is just one colour though and that's much faster to knit than intricate colourwork patterns like your mittens - can't wait to see them finished by the way, they look awesome already and I can't wait to see them ready! Is that pattern available somewhere or are you creating it as you go?
*She was a bit of a traditionalist in that sense: she also gave me a puukko around the same age so I could learn to carve my own bark boats. Much fun was had, many plasters were needed.
And then for something completely different: guess what I finally finished! Léttlopi is much thinner yarn than Álafoss lopi so this one's not going to be such a breeze as the Braidypeysa, but on the upside it doesn't require weightlifting a crazy amount of wool on two needles.Woooaaaaaaahh. Have you posted this in the comments yet? I'm sure Minna would love to see this!
After these two projects all I can say is that Minna is really good at designing knitwear and that this sweater will be worn for both cosplay and just general sweater-wearing purposes because of that. Er... guess I better warn you though that I'm actually a minisize human and nowhere near tall enough to actually pull off a proper Sigrun cosplay but I can always dream... I'll write down the patterns and instructions like with the previous project and post them here. :)
(Same picture can be found larger here (http://i.imgur.com/dmh0ycr.jpg) if you want a closer look at the pattern, or my today-36 year old mug.)
Woooaaaaaaahh. Have you posted this in the comments yet? I'm sure Minna would love to see this!
Aprillen: that's super, super cute and I want six. I don't probably even have six mugs but still. ;D That's a wonderful idea for trying out the technique and the pattern works really well on the coffee mug peysa!Thanks! :) I'm sure you can knit six while I'm still on my second, though. ;D
Aprillen:Thanks! I figured it would be a good practice piece that would also not be completely useless.
Holy... that is so cute! Would probably be good for the to-go coffee cups too! I might try that out if I ever get up to doing some steeking.
Laufey:Me too! (But I'll understand it if you don't want to.)
Are you on Ravelry?? I would love to friend you on there if you are.
Update!Those are awesome! I like how you've mixed and matched design elements. And the colours look great together! I've been thinking of doing a pair as well, and started playing with a chart, even. But I haven't got much further than that and now the knitted gloves season seems to be over. But I suppose there will be another winter, eventually!
(http://i.imgur.com/sK7trRk.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sK7trRk) (http://i.imgur.com/2JU1y7R.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2JU1y7R)
Just need to pick up stitches and knit the thumb.
Viisikielinenkantele: aaaw thank you! If you ever want to try it though I would actually suggest something a bit difficult. Simple projects are all very well but they often get boring fairly quickly. Thick yarn is the key, nothing's more motivating than immediately seeing your process.
An update on my SSSS-quilt project.
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Those are awesome! I like how you've mixed and matched design elements. And the colours look great together! I've been thinking of doing a pair as well, and started playing with a chart, even. But I haven't got much further than that and now the knitted gloves season seems to be over. But I suppose there will be another winter, eventually!
Update!
(http://i.imgur.com/sK7trRk.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sK7trRk) (http://i.imgur.com/2JU1y7R.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2JU1y7R)
Just need to pick up stitches and knit the thumb.
I´m finally able to show you an update on my fan-quilt-project, too. I´m ... well let´s say content with the result. There was a big flaw in my template which I recognized too late and I am not sure about the colouring... but I think he is recognizable at least. Everyone who can tell me the page from which I took the original picture gets a cookie :)
Everyone who can tell me the page from which I took the original picture gets a cookie :)(emphasis added)
Everyone who can tell me the page from which I took the original picture gets a cookie :)
page 271! *also awaits cookie*
Alright you knitting punks, you done it. I now own a set of knitting needles, and don't even know what to do with them. . . hnnnn . . . what do?If it's the first time you want to knit, a scarf is a good project :)
If it's the first time you want to knit, a scarf is a good project :)Scarves are nice. Yeah, it's probably what I'm gonna do.
Or, if you are not afraid to sew a bit to assemble them, the first project when I learned how to knit was very easy fingerless gloves.I can sew. Now, I'm confused, it seemed to be tight on the first row then got looser with the next row, is that right? (I crochet and changing tightness is a little worrisome)
At the beginning, some people knitJust the second. It is staying at the same tension now. I'm gonna take a picture once I either run out of yarn or my scarf gets to a good length.toovery tight. Knitting with a regular tension may require a bit of exercise. Moreover, the first and last rows are particular, mine are always a bit more tight than all the others before fixing. Does all the next row got looser ?
Also hats are a quick project. I knit scarves for my first projects, but it is also really easy to abandon them because they go on foreeeever.Sounds like crotcheting a blanket. I have been working on and off on a blanket for a few years, but my stitches are tiny and my hook is only a C size. So fairly teeny.
With knitting too tight or too loose, sometimes it is just the muscle memory you will learn. A cast-on row is typically tight though until you learn how to cast on looser. (In my experience.)
I knit scarves for my first projects, but it is also really easy to abandon them because they go on foreeeever.That is painfully true--I can crochet a scarf in 2 hours to 2 days, depending on the size and pattern, but I have never finished any scarves I have started knitting (and thus have yet to learn how to bind off).
Sounds like crotcheting a blanket. I have been working on and off on a blanket for a few years, but my stitches are tiny and my hook is only a C size. So fairly teeny.You are crocheting a blanket with a C hook?!
You are crocheting a blanket with a C hook?!
That must require a lot ofinsanity and strong spectaclesdedication and patience.
That is painfully true--I can crochet a scarf in 2 hours to 2 days, depending on the size and pattern, but I have never finished any scarves I have started knitting (and thus have yet to learn how to bind off).
Just the second. It is staying at the same tension now. I'm gonna take a picture once I either run out of yarn or my scarf gets to a good length.So I suppose it will be alright for the tension :)
Sounds like crotcheting a blanket. I have been working on and off on a blanket for a few years, but my stitches are tiny and my hook is only a C size. So fairly teeny.
I never try to crochet yet and because I feel comfortable with two needles I'm still wondering how it's possible to do something with "only one hook" ^^I feel the same way about knitting--what am I supposed to do with this extra needle? :)
I feel the same way about knitting--what am I supposed to do with this extra needle? :)
Just one? :D With knitting you can have nearly infinite needles! *random memories of childhood where little Laufey would try on a half-finished mitten and imagine the four needles sticking out were actually spikes growing out of the arm bones* *on a hindsight it may not be surprising I becameSo many needles! No wonder I haven't gotten the hang of it yet!obsessed with SSSSan SSSS fan* *I mean knitting AND monsters, doesn't get much better than that*
*random memories of childhood where little Laufey would try on a half-finished mitten and imagine the four needles sticking out were actually spikes growing out of the arm bones**Look at her needles, suspicious*
Knitting with four needles was a frightening thought at first for me, too. But now I have finished four cuffs (two arm/hand ones, two for the legs) and I'm starting to feel somewhat confident with them.
Now I'm looking for a possible next project... how hard is it to knit a pattern with different colours?
So I suppose it will be alright for the tension :)Aw, it's easy! Okay some of the really cool stitches get really complex. It's a little harder keeping the right tension, and really easy to lose a stitch at the end of a row. But as long as you pay a bit of attention it'll be fine.
I never try to crochet yet and because I feel comfortable with two needles I'm still wondering how it's possible to do something with "only one hook" ^^
Aw, it's easy! Okay some of the really cool stitches get really complex. It's a little harder keeping the right tension, and really easy to lose a stitch at the end of a row. But as long as you pay a bit of attention it'll be fine.I suppose I'll try to crochet one day.
Okay I feel like I'm cheating a bit here. I have a pair of needles that are connected each other by a clear fishing line thing. The needles them selves are only a little longer than my closed hand. I tried the set I bought but I couldn't do it.
Okay I feel like I'm cheating a bit here. I have a pair of needles that are connected each other by a clear fishing line thing. The needles them selves are only a little longer than my closed hand. I tried the set I bought but I couldn't do it.I knit almost everything with circular needles. Even socks and mittens -- with 100 or 120 cm cables, using the "magic loop" method. So much easier (and more portable) than using a set of dpns.
Circular needles are great! I have an interchangable set that I do most of my knitting on.Yeah, a set of KnitPro exchangeables are on my wish list!
I´m finally able to show you an update on my fan-quilt-project, too. I´m ... well let´s say content with the result. There was a big flaw in my template which I recognized too late and I am not sure about the colouring... but I think he is recognizable at least. Everyone who can tell me the page from which I took the original picture gets a cookie :)
(http://i.imgur.com/MDghB5H.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fh8sz6G.jpg)[
And now the really difficult part starts: fumbling all the paper out of the backside...
The picture is very recognizable and I`ll help myself with a cookie, thank you.
What program did you use for the picture? I have been looking at some free ones at net..
I hope you remembered to use a very short stitch!
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Ok, managed to take a few photos of the sweater as it looks worn. I'm still considering crocheting around the hem...
(http://i.imgur.com/dGXg0zL.jpg)
Sorry about the awkward pose. I took the photos with a selftimer and I was turning too soon. :D I didn't get a good one of the front, alas, and I still have to figure out just how the fastening in the front is supposed to work.
Also now I'm thinking I could have made it even wider for even more folds, because Braidy's cloak-thing really looks full at the back. Hmmm... I could maybe knit extra side pieces and just add them on the side seams... or maybe I'll just start by making the set of clothes that goes under the cloak and see how that affects the look. This project may eventually turn into a cosplay.
This whole thread makes me want to pick up the crochet hook again or try to learn knitting again. So many great things in here.
Thank you! Also yesssss join us in this madness (so I can pretend I'm not obsessed or anything).
Thank you! Also yesssss join us in this madness (so I can pretend I'm not obsessed or anything).
I totally didn't start this scarf two days ago, it's totally not almost as long as my arm. I totally didn't just learn to knitt. . .I think I learn too quickly.If you don't start to buy wool by "yes, but the color was so lovely, I've take six ball of them, I'm sure I'll find the perfect project for it later", you can still be saved ^^
If you don't start to buy wool by "yes, but the color was so lovely, I've take six ball of them, I'm sure I'll find the perfect project for it later", you can still be saved ^^I've already done that.' Oh discount expensive yarn? Super soft? Heck yeah I'll take it!' I also do that with fabric, paint, canvas, any other craft stuff.
If you don't start to buy wool by "yes, but the color was so lovely, I've take six ball of them, I'm sure I'll find the perfect project for it later", you can still be saved ^^
I've already done that.' Oh discount expensive yarn? Super soft? Heck yeah I'll take it!' I also do that with fabric, paint, canvas, any other craft stuff.
I don't do that! (Totally has a hoard of sock yarn because all you need is 4 oz/100 g for a pair....And the color was pretty....)
*cough* At least you all aren't on Ravelry and can't look at my stash...I'm on Ravelry, but only to find ideas. This website is a maze... and I have a project to finish before starting anything else. Ravelry
Well... *Look at her drawer full of wool and some few fabrics* Maybe we're already lost and should consider taking part to what Laufey call "this madness" ? ^^°
Pssht. You only have a drawer full? You aren't really obsessed until you have an entire room of the stuff.Oh ? All is all right, then :D *Will continue buying too much books for her shelves instead*
I should probably clean that out sometime...
Okay, odd question. I knock the knitt stitch and the purl stitch, but I don't see a difference in them. Is it just my untrained eye or something else?It's basically the same stitch, but backwards. If you flip the piece over, the knit will become the purl and vice versa.
It's basically the same stitch, but backwards. If you flip the piece over, the knit will become the purl and vice versa.Ah. Okay. Cool. I still don't see a difference but I'm still new at knitting.
If you alternate knit and purl rows you can do cool rolly things!Rolly things? Cool, right know I'm doing two knitt, one purl, two knitt, one purl, repeat. It's not super exciting.
Speaking of which, I'm going to be knitting some kitty collars like they have in SSSS for me and my friends (the cats, not us :P) and I was wondering what method of switching colored yarns would be best for a thin line around the edges? I'm still VERY inexperienced with knitting but I can knit and purl just fine? Noob question, sorry :0
Rolly things? Cool, right know I'm doing two knitt, one purl, two knitt, one purl, repeat. It's not super exciting.It become more exciting when you understand how much possibilities you have with just this two stitches ! :D
It become more exciting when you understand how much possibilities you have with just this two stitches ! :D
Are you doing two knit stitches and one purl stitch? Just wanting to check my assumptions. Also, if you wanted to post a picture, we could help you "read" your knitting.I'm doing the stitches in rows. I should have clarified, I was half asleep when I posted that. And sure I'll upload a picture.
Aaah, okay. It is probably curling up a bit too much so you can't see it. I can sort of see the difference, but unless it is stretched out, it is probably hard to see.Oooh. . .both sides of mine looks like the 'wrong side' is that bad? Or am I just doing it weird?
This isn't the same as what you are doing, but if you were doing one row knit, one row purl, it would look something like this:
(https://berrocodesign.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/3-5-stockinette.png)
The little V shapes on the "right side" are knits, the upside down U bumps on the "wrong side" are purls. But they, as mentioned before, are the same thing but from different sides.
No, you are doing it in a way that is kind of like garter stitch, which is doing a knit row on every row, never doing a purl. I think it you straightened it out a bunch, you might see two rows of V shapes and one row of bumps.
This is garter stitch on both sides:
(https://berrocodesign.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/3-5-garter-stitch.png)
No problem! I'm glad to help!Thanks.
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I think the thumb looks great! I want a pair... to fondle and look at, since I have zero reason to wear mittens ever.
Finally cast off on the first mitten! Not one hundred percent happy with the thumb, but eeeh... Might re-knit it eventually. This is going to get washed and blocked tonight so I can see if the tension evens out.Those are wonderful! And I love how you've echoed the "empty diamond" element on the thumb! Great work!
(http://i.imgur.com/XG5GLSG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/XG5GLSG) (http://i.imgur.com/wKs6tIB.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wKs6tIB)
Finally cast off on the first mitten! Not one hundred percent happy with the thumb, but eeeh... Might re-knit it eventually. This is going to get washed and blocked tonight so I can see if the tension evens out.Very beautiful :)
(http://i.imgur.com/XG5GLSG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/XG5GLSG) (http://i.imgur.com/wKs6tIB.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wKs6tIB)
Finally cast off on the first mitten! Not one hundred percent happy with the thumb, but eeeh... Might re-knit it eventually. This is going to get washed and blocked tonight so I can see if the tension evens out.
(http://i.imgur.com/XG5GLSG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/XG5GLSG) (http://i.imgur.com/wKs6tIB.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wKs6tIB)
(http://i.imgur.com/rfhP8ah.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rfhP8ah) (http://i.imgur.com/LsSD7j5.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LsSD7j5)*insert mucho squeee*
Washed and blocked! Minna gave me approval. I'll post on here when I have a pattern for review!
[pictures of awesome mittens]So pretty! One more reason I need to learn how to knit!
Washed and blocked!Just wondering - is your thumb really that long? Mine hardly go beyond the palm, so if I were to knit some for myself (can't knit, actually), I guess I would have to adapt the pattern for that ...
Just wondering - is your thumb really that long? Mine hardly go beyond the palm, so if I were to knit some for myself (can't knit, actually), I guess I would have to adapt the pattern for that ...
Just wondering - is your thumb really that long? Mine hardly go beyond the palm, so if I were to knit some for myself (can't knit, actually), I guess I would have to adapt the pattern for that ...
Just wondering - is your thumb really that long? Mine hardly go beyond the palm, so if I were to knit some for myself (can't knit, actually), I guess I would have to adapt the pattern for that ...I think you are confused by the colour pattern. The thumb is really only the bit above the wedge-shaped increase, which is there to allow for the widening of your hand toward your thumb. So it's not really as long as it appears.
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Washed and blocked! Minna gave me approval. I'll post on here when I have a pattern for review!
Ooh! That might be interesting to some of the people on the yarncraft/handicraft thread. Would you mind sharing it there as well? :)
If you alternate knit and purl rows you can do cool rolly things!
Speaking of which, I'm going to be knitting some kitty collars like they have in SSSS for me and my friends (the cats, not us :P) and I was wondering what method of switching colored yarns would be best for a thin line around the edges? I'm still VERY inexperienced with knitting but I can knit and purl just fine? Noob question, sorry :0
As requested!
Summary: I've never painted on needlepoint canvas before and this my first practice piece (on some old gross canvas) so it's far from perfect. But I guess it could've been worse? Sigrun and SSSSona doodles make it better.
(http://i.imgur.com/3q1sEJS.jpg)
Also, the stuff in this thread are really cool! I have no idea how to sew/knit/etc.
This looks very nice! Are you going to stitch it too?
This was just to practice painting the canvas and I don't know how to stitch haha.Isn't it the perfect occasion to learn ? :D
Isn't it the perfect occasion to learn ? :D
I have made some with my grandmother when I was a childand could have continue doing some if the patterns hadn't been ugly most of the time.
Haha, perhaps when I visit my grandmother again. This was actually her idea. See, my grandparents go to needlework trade shows a few times a year, so the idea was that if I learn how to paint needlepoint canvases well, they can sell them at the shows. (And I'd get the money for them of course)
Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but I'm not sure it would be OK to sell a design that Minna has created. She's perfectly fine with fanart, but I think you should check with her first if it's OK to sell something like this?
Maybe I got things wrong and you never intended to sell this particular design... If so, feel free to ignore me. :)
(http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WellAnFree/300141605/566_medium2)
That's beautiful! Really nice work, I especially like what you did with the hem, I demand photos of it worn!I couldn't say better :)
I especially like what you did with the hem, I demand photos of it worn!
I couldn't say better :)
Lo and behold what did I find today? The perfect clasp and buckle set! Can I possibly justify making another cape!?
(http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WellAnFree/300141605/566_medium2)
I can try...? But I cannot knit so it would be better if a person does this who knows the technical terms...
Sooooo...
This is not SSSS related in any way, but I was wondering if there was anyone out there that might be able to translate this pattern from German to English?
http://www.wunderweib.de/media/redaktionell/wunderweib/wohnendeko/pdfs_4/bella_17/bella-kimomo.pdf
Please? With sugar on top?
Hm, maybe Kex?
Behold my new handbag! ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/CjprIEW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/avBhO3b.jpg)
I just might be a tiny little bit obsessed... but at least now I'm recognisable as a Minnion. :D
I just might be a tiny little bit obsessed... but at least now I'm recognisable as a Minnion. :DSomeone "might be a tiny little bit obsessed", here, on the forum ? Nooooooo... :D
Behold my new handbag! ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/CjprIEW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/avBhO3b.jpg)
I just might be a tiny little bit obsessed... but at least now I'm recognisable as a Minnion. :D
Behold my new handbag! ;DGreat handbag!
(http://i.imgur.com/CjprIEW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/avBhO3b.jpg)
I just might be a tiny little bit obsessed... but at least now I'm recognisable as a Minnion. :D
I've been considering painting the logo on the back of a hoodie to declare my Minnion status to the world... That's not obsessive.... right?Not at all ^^
That is the Most Best handbag, no shame in being obsessed! :D I've been tempted to make myself things like that (whenever I go into a craft store) before realizing that I can't even sew and really am not crafty, eheh.
Great handbag!
I've been considering painting the logo on the back of a hoodie to declare my Minnion status to the world... That's not obsessive.... right?
Ooo nice work, it looks really good! And over here being obsessed is generally considered a positive trait.
Someone "might be a tiny little bit obsessed", here, on the forum ? Nooooooo... :D
Your handbag look great !
Behold my new handbag! ;DOoh! Is that the same thing you were paper-piecing before? Very nice!
(http://i.imgur.com/CjprIEW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/avBhO3b.jpg)
I just might be a tiny little bit obsessed... but at least now I'm recognisable as a Minnion. :D
Ooh! Is that the same thing you were paper-piecing before? Very nice!
Yes, it's the same pattern, just half the size.Is there a copy of this pattern available? My mom sometimes does paper piecing and I could probably convince her to make this for me if I could send her the pattern.
Auleliel, I sent you a PM with the link. I hope your mother can work with it.
I just added a little embroidery:
(http://i.imgur.com/5Rg0wIt.jpg)
Now it is really finished and I can parade it :)
Auleliel, I sent you a PM with the link. I hope your mother can work with it.Thanks. I'll forward it to her and see what she thinks about it. :D
I just added a little embroidery:
(http://i.imgur.com/5Rg0wIt.jpg)
Now it is really finished and I can parade it :)
I got sidetracked with another project, so my first-rule quilt has been in hiatus.
A pillow with a free-motion thread-painting of Sigrun
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ij7no9nd8rrre6t/Sigrun-tyyny%201.JPG?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ij7no9nd8rrre6t/Sigrun-tyyny%201.JPG?dl=0)
Hi Starfalz! First what in the world kind of spinning wheel do you have that you are afraid will mangle your kid or did you mean that you were afraid the kid will mangle the spinning wheel. I could see a walking wheel maybe mangling a kid. It does have that icepick like spindle. I have had puppies chew up my drive belt and rough up the corners of my foot pedal. The device I own that I would be terrified to have in the vicinity of a toddler are my Viking combs.
I should be shearing at least one sheep tomorrow. Probably one of the brown ones.
Yay shearing! I have a Fricke wheel, but my kid doesn't have an appropriate sense of danger and a spinning wheel with holes in it would be asking for danger.Ooooh, Frickes are lovely wheels, they've got a gazillion ratio choices. Or twelve. Okay, maybe five. Whichever, they're nice wheels.
Yes, I wouldn't let my kid near my combs or my hand cards. *shudder*
Oh, wow. You people are amazing. I have found my crafty people <3.I've found a couple hats on Ravelry that could do the trick with the right slight modifications. I'll find the links to the patterns I'm thinking of and post for you.
Sorry if this has been asked/done before, but has anyone tried to make Lalli's hat? I love hats, and I want that one.
If anyone has attempted this and has patterns/advice to share, I'm all ears!
Ooooh, Frickes are lovely wheels, they've got a gazillion ratio choices. Or twelve. Okay, maybe five. Whichever, they're nice wheels.
Oh, wow. You people are amazing. I have found my crafty people <3.
Sorry if this has been asked/done before, but has anyone tried to make Lalli's hat? I love hats, and I want that one.
If anyone has attempted this and has patterns/advice to share, I'm all ears!
So many nice handicraft works! You are amazing.
I couldn’t resist buying these two SSSS coloured yarns and trying to crochet the logo. It’s just a quick work, so the result is... a little rustic.
I was too lazy to cut the yarns and join them again when changing colours, but I’ll make a neater piece now, that I have the pattern.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3551_a_zpsvvy6l5bs.jpg)
I made myself a mead-moose inspired by starfallz amazing picture:
(http://i.imgur.com/kZcbefH.jpg)
Now I can cuddle with it every time I want to ;D
So many nice handicraft works! You are amazing.
I couldn’t resist buying these two SSSS coloured yarns and trying to crochet the logo. It’s just a quick work, so the result is... a little rustic.
I was too lazy to cut the yarns and join them again when changing colours, but I’ll make a neater piece now, that I have the pattern.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3551_a_zpsvvy6l5bs.jpg)
Hey there WellAnFree!
Do you still need help with the translation of the pattern? (After all 9 days passed since your post.)
I wouldn't say I'm an expert or anything, but I'm native German, studied English, and I knit - so if the problem's not solved yet, I would give it a try this weekend. :)
I've been finding the right yarn for this pattern, not focusing on the translation yet. (There is no way the yarn used in that pattern is worsted weight.)
Here's for the yarn: We Germans don't have a standardized system for yarn weight (although by now some company's start to use the American System, because it's less ambiguous).
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3578_zps66rclnry.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3578_zps66rclnry.jpg)
This is my first amigurumi. :)
I didn’t follow any pattern, but it was surprisingly easy to find out what to do. Except the hair. Oh, The Hair, the most important part of Emil, gave me headaches, and I’m still not really satisfied with it.
It was quite fun to make Emil, but what should I do with him now? I’m tempted to crochet others from the team (I’ve just found a perfect yarn for Lalli’s hair... hmmm), but still, what can you do with some silly dolls? ::)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3578_zps66rclnry.jpg)
As for what to do with dolls... crochet the whole team, definitely, and then... they can have adventures. I mean I'm not sure what to do with dolls other than play with them so that's what I'd do. :D
This is my first amigurumi. :)
I didn’t follow any pattern, but it was surprisingly easy to find out what to do. Except the hair. Oh, The Hair, the most important part of Emil, gave me headaches, and I’m still not really satisfied with it.
This is my first amigurumi. :)
I didn’t follow any pattern, but it was surprisingly easy to find out what to do. Except the hair. Oh, The Hair, the most important part of Emil, gave me headaches, and I’m still not really satisfied with it.
It was quite fun to make Emil, but what should I do with him now? I’m tempted to crochet others from the team (I’ve just found a perfect yarn for Lalli’s hair... hmmm), but still, what can you do with some silly dolls? ::)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3578_zps66rclnry.jpg)
Would it be totally rude of me to ask you to post like, a tutorial on how to make one? I NEED A TINY EMIL IN MY LIFE
...a tiny Emil to stick in your pocket and take with you everywhere.... o_oyes... and when people ask me what that is I can touch their arm gently and say "Let me tell you about our lord and savior Minna Sundberg"
I made myself a mead-moose inspired by starfallz amazing picture:
(http://i.imgur.com/kZcbefH.jpg)
Now I can cuddle with it every time I want to ;D
This is my first amigurumi. :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3567_zpsooebrk7n.jpg)
This is my first amigurumi. :)
I didn’t follow any pattern, but it was surprisingly easy to find out what to do. Except the hair. Oh, The Hair, the most important part of Emil, gave me headaches, and I’m still not really satisfied with it.
This is my first amigurumi. :)
I didn’t follow any pattern, but it was surprisingly easy to find out what to do. Except the hair. Oh, The Hair, the most important part of Emil, gave me headaches, and I’m still not really satisfied with it.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3578_zps66rclnry.jpg)
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
Did you design them all yourself or did you use a pattern for them?
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
Currently they are exploring my room, raiding the bookshelves and getting accustomed to a quiet little place in the Silent World (you’ll get Pictures as soon as they settled in properly). :D
So here are the results of three months of knitting:3 months worthly used!
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
Currently they are exploring my room, raiding the bookshelves and getting accustomed to a quiet little place in the Silent World (you’ll get Pictures as soon as they settled in properly). :D
First: Helia, Amigurumemil is great! SO shiny! ^^
And... Yeah what could one possibly do with a bunch of dolls? ::)
Well... that's exactly what I've been asked since March. Because when people started joking about how Ása was knitting Reynir, I sort of took it as a challenge.
All during April everyone waited for me to just drop it mid-project.
Somewhere around May my family and friends just accepted, that I went completely bonkers.
So here are the results of three months of knitting:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
Currently they are exploring my room, raiding the bookshelves and getting accustomed to a quiet little place in the Silent World (you’ll get Pictures as soon as they settled in properly). :D
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
So here are the results of three months of knitting:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
And now for the knitted Cattank and some knitted environment :)Behold, the knitted-yet-watertight moat of Kastrup Fortet. :P
Behold, the knitted-yet-watertight moat of Kastrup Fortet. :P
Because I'm pretty sure you have to be one, or some kind of knitting superhero, to not only MAKE these guys, have them all be the right height, AND pose them like in the picture!
will there be a cat?
It’s nice to see the difference between the two techniques - knitting and crochet. How tall are they? What yarn did you use?
And I can’t find the words to express how happy you made me, because you know, not being alone with this silly urge to make dolls of your favourite comic characters. ;)
Now I got really determined to crochet everyone; can’t wait to have the complete set. (I’m currently working on Lalli)
And now for the knitted Cattank and some knitted environment :) *cheers you on*
By the way I started with Emil as well, and than went on to knitting Lalli – coincidence or kindred minds?
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3600_zpsdum1fhmy.jpg)
Lalli is finally finished and he's ready to join his friend :)pleasepleasePLEASE teach me how to make these~ ;_; I need a pocket lalli and emil more than you can imagine!!!
...or we have the same favourite characters?
Now Emil is the model for the rest of the team - a very fitting job
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3600_zpsdum1fhmy.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3598_zps8mlchsln.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3598_zps8mlchsln.jpg)
Is this a Wolfram I spy there under the hood?
I love seeing the people behind the nicknames. :)
Hi, Lalli's hat/hood is not totally finished, but I can wear it
Is this a hood I spy there on Lalligurumi?
pleasepleasePLEASE teach me how to make these~ ;_; I need a pocket lalli and emil more than you can imagine!!!
Yes, he's got a hood. And I realized, I forgot about the collar thingie, so quickly made one. This is how he looks in scout mode:
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3607_zpseppd99ua.jpg)
*squee* So cute! Just out of curiosityI'm certainly not scrambling for my crochet hookswhat kind of yarn are you using? It looks much thinner than what I can usually get at the craft store.
And hey, you should grab those crochet hooks and make something. It's fun! ;)
It's cotton yarn (category 2 'fine'; mostly Catania by Schachenmayr). Emil's shiney hair is cotton-viscose (Drops), Lalli's is a bamboo yarn - it is so soft, you feel the urge to pet him :)
As for the hook, I use a 2,5 mm one for most of the body.
They are 14-15 cm tall. Unfortunately they can't stand on their own feet; I need to use pins and other tricks for the photos.
And hey, you should grab those crochet hooks and make something. It's fun! ;)
It's cotton yarn (category 2 'fine'; mostly Catania by Schachenmayr). Emil's shiney hair is cotton-viscose (Drops), Lalli's is a bamboo yarn - it is so soft, you feel the urge to pet him :)
As for the hook, I use a 2,5 mm one for most of the body.
They are 14-15 cm tall. Unfortunately they can't stand on their own feet; I need to use pins and other tricks for the photos.
And hey, you should grab those crochet hooks and make something. It's fun! ;)
How easy would you say those two would be to make for someone who has never crocheted before and only knows the basics of knitting?
@Helia are you on Ravelry? I'm always wanting to add friends on there. :D
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3658_zpswqzelxl2.jpg)
Girl Powaaa!
Most Best Captain and Little Fuzzy-head are here :)
Girl Powaaa!
Most Best Captain and Little Fuzzy-head are here :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3658_zpswqzelxl2.jpg)
Oh my God I love them! You finished them already? So fast! ^^
... and I think I might try the trick with Sigrun's hair. ::)
PS.: I was asked to tell you: My flatmate loves them too! :D
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3687_zpsdmnn2oam.jpg)
Am I the only one making SSSS related handicrafts lately? :-[
Who here needs medical attention?
Am I the only one making SSSS related handicrafts lately? :-[
Who here needs medical attention?
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3692_zpsq4ylslic.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3687_zpsdmnn2oam.jpg)
Am I the only one making SSSS related handicrafts lately? :-[
Who here needs medical attention?I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I want a tiny Mikkel for Christmas.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3692_zpsq4ylslic.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_3687_zpsdmnn2oam.jpg)
Helia: If you decided to sell these amigurumis, you would have a buyer in Brazil. Just saying. I'm in love with them! <3
We should held a smell meeting again when you have all, and make an adventure! like an adventure in Hungary or something! I would do the photosand steal the al! tell me when you are done with the crew and we could do one? would be cool! if you want
anyway, have you ever tried to make a mask for Tuuri (and Reynir)?
Is that... a parlour palm on the background? :D
Excuse me, is this Bornholm?Awwwwww, your Reynir and the photo are perfect !
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4043_zpsftvq51fl.jpg)
I still need to make a tiny Derpkitty, and then, the cew will be complete and ready for more adventures.[Ponders the size-relation-to-be between "tiny Derpkitty" and the tuna cans your Reynir brought]
Excuse me, is this Bornholm?Wow. It looks even better than the first two, and those were wonderful!
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4043_zpsftvq51fl.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4045_zps5ai8pm6u.jpg)
But here he is, freshly out of hiscake boxcrate – to celebrate my 100th post. ;D
I still need to make a tiny Derpkitty, and then, the cew will be complete and ready for more adventures.Yes, you're this close to the finish line. After finishing the cat, the only thing left to crotchet is Scandinavia. And the trolls. For starters. :D :P
Excuse me, is this Bornholm?
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4043_zpsftvq51fl.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4045_zps5ai8pm6u.jpg)
Is that... a parlour palm on the background? :D
Congrats on both 100th post and the cutest Reynir ever! I know the horrible feeling of having to take work apart a lot but I'm sure it was worth it, the end outcome is perfect. Can't wait to see more amigurumi crew adventures.
[Ponders the size-relation-to-be between "tiny Derpkitty" and the tuna cans your Reynir brought]
... well, it'd better be hungry like a lion to finish one of those. They threaten to be too large to serve Derpkitty as a cat basket! :o
Helia: If you decided to sell these amigurumis, you would have a buyer in Brazil. Just saying. I'm in love with them! <3I would pay any amount of money to own these, I'm not even kidding. ANY AMOUNT. I haven't been able to comment on the others before because when I see them I am just awestruck by how amazing they are, and I can't think of anything to say O_O
Don't underestimate the hunger of a Derpcat! :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4055_zpsfpe4sybn.jpg)
I would pay any amount of money to own these, I'm not even kidding. ANY AMOUNT. I haven't been able to comment on the others before because when I see them I am just awestruck by how amazing they are, and I can't think of anything to say O_O
Okay, I make it official: I offer to crochet amigurumi figures in exchange for art/fanart, some interesting thing from your country, etc. (Anything but money)Are you fully aware of opening a Pandora's box ? :D
Since making the set multiple times seems a bit frightening, let's start with two dolls per person.
So feel free to PM me if you'd like to have your two favourites as amigurumis.
Are you fully aware of opening a Pandora's box ? :D
Okay, I make it official: I offer to crochet amigurumi figures in exchange for art/fanart, some interesting thing from your country, etc. (Anything but money)On the one hand, EEEEE :D
Since making the set multiple times seems a bit frightening, let's start with two dolls per person.
So feel free to PM me if you'd like to have your two favourites as amigurumis.
To be honest, I'm extremely happy that so many of you like these amigurumis, because when I started making them it felt rather stupid. (crocheting dolls of webcomic characters?). But now, I love them dearly and I'm proud to be an SSSS fan-crocheter :)
Okay, I make it official: I offer to crochet amigurumi figures in exchange for art/fanart, some interesting thing from your country, etc. (Anything but money)
Since making the set multiple times seems a bit frightening, let's start with two dolls per person.
So feel free to PM me if you'd like to have your two favourites as amigurumis.
To be honest, I'm extremely happy that so many of you like these amigurumis, because when I started making them it felt rather stupid. (crocheting dolls of webcomic characters?). But now, I love them dearly and I'm proud to be an SSSS fan-crocheter :)
Don't underestimate the hunger of a Derpcat! :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4055_zpsfpe4sybn.jpg)
Laufey, Mirl, I'm relieved; can't wait to see your new projects :)
Well here comes part of what I did while the Internet at our house was down for the last few days.
Finally finished my itty-bitty-kitty as well – she fits into my hand purrfectly:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Kitty%20Hand%202_zps8lwfaqxa.jpg)
Emil thinks she’s simply miutiful
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Emil%20Katze_zpsrojqa2v4.jpg)
Kitty also found something interesting to do with her free time:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Reynirs%20Zopf_zpsvdhnp1zd.png)
Emil thinks she’s simply miutiful
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Emil%20Katze_zpsrojqa2v4.jpg)
Eeeh, this is so cute! Are you going to do a group picture with the whole team?
And I hadn't realized how big the puppets were!
Time for a group photo (or two) :)
Helia: How tall are yours by the way?
They are around 15-17 cm. The kitty is less than 3 cm tall; it was the hardest to crochet.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4075_zps9qo2pjvo.jpg)Awww, so cute ! :D
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4075_zps9qo2pjvo.jpg)
How do you pose them, by the way? Does the crochet lend itself to that, or are there wires inside?
I don't think there's any way that something made of yarn could stand up and be posed like that, not by itself. There are probably wires inside (Or it's sorcery. Either one.)(keep in mind I don't actually crochet so this could be totally off-base!)
How do you pose them, by the way? Does the crochet lend itself to that, or are there wires inside?
How do you pose them, by the way? Does the crochet lend itself to that, or are there wires inside?
Of course it's sorcery! An ancient and secret crochet-magic...Ah, magicramé. :P
Ah, magicramé. :P
Time for a group photo (or two) :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4075_zps9qo2pjvo.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_4093_zpsh2fbhwhw.jpg)
First: Helia, Amigurumemil is great! SO shiny! ^^
And... Yeah what could one possibly do with a bunch of dolls? ::)
Well... that's exactly what I've been asked since March. Because when people started joking about how Ása was knitting Reynir, I sort of took it as a challenge.
All during April everyone waited for me to just drop it mid-project.
Somewhere around May my family and friends just accepted, that I went completely bonkers.
So here are the results of three months of knitting:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Crew-Zuschnitt%203_zpse6rnbxe7.jpg)
Currently they are exploring my room, raiding the bookshelves and getting accustomed to a quiet little place in the Silent World (you’ll get Pictures as soon as they settled in properly). :D
Finally finished my itty-bitty-kitty as well – she fits into my hand purrfectly:
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Kitty%20Hand%202_zps8lwfaqxa.jpg)
Emil thinks she’s simply miutiful
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y322/mariaarmans/Emil%20Katze_zpsrojqa2v4.jpg)
To be honest, I'm extremely happy that so many of you like these amigurumis, because when I started making them it felt rather stupid. (crocheting dolls of webcomic characters?). But now, I love them dearly and I'm proud to be an SSSS fan-crocheter :)
starfallz, your mittens are so much beautiful, may I ask to use you pattern for making mine?
I just have to finish a few things with my second mitten and then I'm going to write up the pattern. Would you like to test knit for me? I need test knitters for it and would be glad to share.
OK =) Yes, I can do test knit for you. And do you use wool yarn for your mittens? Or wool and acrylic? Or something else?
I use a wool yarn for these. These are done with a DK weight yarn but if you have smaller hands it might work better with a fingering weight.
I'm still not understanding how you can do that after years and years and having see girls doing some with the... card-thing when we were in medieval reconstruction, but your result is promising, Laufey :)
Laufey Looks pretty good so far! Too bad the tablet weave idea didn't work out, but this looks like it'll be a great solution.
So what did I waste all my free time this weekend on? Learning to make ribbon out of thin wool yarn, that's what. It's for cosplay purposes but as this part is still very generic I'm plopping it here in the Yarncrafters instead.
(http://i.imgur.com/nvWm1Pc.jpg)
Here's the first attempt at weaving the trim ribbon. Well, I say first but I mean more like... first successful attempt. For sure the bin is full of failed ones because I had no idea what I was doing for most of the time, just that it was entirely possible to hand-weave ribbons like this and that I really wanted to make the uniform trims that way. My motto in life: "just because I don't know how to doesn't mean I won't die trying" (see: all my fight challenges thrown around on this forum).
(http://i.imgur.com/gvx4bn5.jpg)
A first attempt just learning basics, horribly uneven hand.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZZYvicC.jpg)
A close-up on the ribbon. The weave is still untidy but with a bit of practice I'm thinking it might work!
I originally considered tablet-weaving, but turned out the yarn I have is not strong enough for how the warp twists. Then I got to thinking of another Medieval ribbon-making technique, a bit younger but faster than tablet-weaving... you basically need a very simple kind of a loom (I didn't have one so I made one out of a piece of plastic box) for it. Finns call it a pirta (http://www.avoinmuseo.fi/craftmuseum/kasityonurkka/kuvat/pirrat_ja_nauhat.jpg), I'm not sure about the English term as I couldn't find it anywhere (if anyone knows it please share!).
(http://i.imgur.com/6rLHLgn.jpg)
This is how it looks on the other side, I'm still using a very simplistic technique where I'm only picking the pattern from the lower half of the warp. If you pick the pattern from both warp halves the sides will be identical, just the colours will switch.
(http://i.imgur.com/4PWvx0U.jpg)
This is pretty much how the process went. :D
My motto in life: "just because I don't know how to doesn't mean I won't die trying"
The English name of this tool might be rigid heddle (?) - it's hard to tell, because obviously the Hungarian word popped in my mind first...Google says you are right. :) And now I'm really curious and want to try, but the only weaving experience I have is with "shoebox looms" from elementary school... Do you think it'd be too difficult for a worse-than-beginner to make a rigid heddle and then weave something like that beautiful ribbon?
Helia: thank you, I did a little googling and you're right, rigid heddle it is!Wow, that is gorgeous! I hope it works well for you.
Auleliel: well this might be a bit embarrassing but -
(http://i.imgur.com/aD9Vxha.jpg)
- at least I can say it isn't hard at all to make one. This one is made of polymer clay; it just came out of the oven so I can't say anything about its weaving qualities but anything's an improvement to my first piece. Besides if we're entirely honest here my main motivation behind making a new one was that the first one wasn't very nice looking. so... :-[
Helia: thank you, I did a little googling and you're right, rigid heddle it is!
Auleliel: well this might be a bit embarrassing but -
(http://i.imgur.com/aD9Vxha.jpg)
- at least I can say it isn't hard at all to make one. This one is made of polymer clay; it just came out of the oven so I can't say anything about its weaving qualities but anything's an improvement to my first piece. Besides if we're entirely honest here my main motivation behind making a new one was that the first one wasn't very nice looking. so... :-[
A new carachter was born out of yarn :)
I can't keep him though, he's Martti's. He doesen't need to travel a lot, but he have to cross a big, scary river and he will be freaked out.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_5416_zpszxultsai.jpg)
A new carachter was born out of yarn :)
I can't keep him though, he's Martti's. He doesen't need to travel a lot, but he have to cross a big, scary river and he will be freaked out.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_5416_zpszxultsai.jpg)
A new carachter was born out of yarn :)
I can't keep him though, he's Martti's. He doesen't need to travel a lot, but he have to cross a big, scary river and he will be freaked out.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_5416_zpszxultsai.jpg)
A new carachter was born out of yarn :)
I can't keep him though, he's Martti's. He doesen't need to travel a lot, but he have to cross a big, scary river and he will be freaked out.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_5416_zpszxultsai.jpg)
A new carachter was born out of yarn :)
I can't keep him though, he's Martti's. He doesen't need to travel a lot, but he have to cross a big, scary river and he will be freaked out.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/4S/IMG_5416_zpszxultsai.jpg)
So I bought a 'learn to knit' kit with the hope it had picture directions of how to knit. It did not. But I now have the patterns for a hat, a cable scarf, and fingerless gloves. I feel excited to try them, but I'm unsure how to do it. :/
Maybe you'll find some of these useful (http://rukkilill.tumblr.com/post/66855636408/learning-to-knit-some-basic-resources)
That tumblr post has links to the resources that I used when I was teaching myself how to knit. Maybe that will have what you need. It might also be worthwhile to poke around youtube - I've found some great visual guides for fiddly stuff, so I'm sure there are videos of the basics as well.
It might be worthwhile to try a flat scarf a first (not cables), just to get the hang of it.
Ooo! This does look helpful. I've been knitting on and off on a flat item (might become a scarf, might not. IDK). Thanks. I'm gonna save the cool yarn that came with the kit for the cable scarf, and continue to play with my funky yarn in learning.
If your knitting is already identifiable as a "flat item", you're a fast learner. (My first "scarf" was so weird looking my parents called it "the amoeba"). Funky yarn was made for learning- you might want to give up trying to make the project look good completely and just learn all the different stitches and types of patterns you'll need later. What's the yarn that you got in the kit like?
So many nice handicraft works! You are amazing.So I saw your icon somewhere else in the forum and thought "oh my gosh, please tell me that's a real thing someone crocheted, I desperately need the pattern!" After some sleuthing I finally found this thread and I'm super excited! Do you have a pattern for this? I feel like it would be really fun to do an afghan of it or something, and we're getting into the time of year when I get excited to crochet again.
I couldn’t resist buying these two SSSS coloured yarns and trying to crochet the logo. It’s just a quick work, so the result is... a little rustic.
I was too lazy to cut the yarns and join them again when changing colours, but I’ll make a neater piece now, that I have the pattern.
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/Helia_photos/IMG_3551_a_zpsywsismxj.jpg)
So I saw your icon somewhere else in the forum and thought "oh my gosh, please tell me that's a real thing someone crocheted, I desperately need the pattern!" After some sleuthing I finally found this thread and I'm super excited! Do you have a pattern for this? I feel like it would be really fun to do an afghan of it or something, and we're getting into the time of year when I get excited to crochet again.
(Also, your amigurumi characters are amazing! This whole thread is amazing.)
So I'm not sure if I've gotten it quite right, but I think I've mostly figured out the granny square Helia made? Mine don't look as crisp, but it gets the general idea. I think these are going to become a scarf or something; I have to get some yarn in the right colors before I make anything more ambitious.
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
So I'm not sure if I've gotten it quite right, but I think I've mostly figured out the granny square Helia made? Mine don't look as crisp, but it gets the general idea. I think these are going to become a scarf or something; I have to get some yarn in the right colors before I make anything more ambitious.Very nice! They look lovely
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
So I'm not sure if I've gotten it quite right, but I think I've mostly figured out the granny square Helia made? Mine don't look as crisp, but it gets the general idea. I think these are going to become a scarf or something; I have to get some yarn in the right colors before I make anything more ambitious.
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
Looks so nice!Aww, thank you!
Awwww, these are SUPER CUTE!!Thanks! And good night!
now off to bed for real...
/me scuttles away
Very nice! They look lovelyOoh, thank you for the tips! I'm still pretty new at making granny squares so I will take all the advice I can get. I haven't blocked anything before but I was considering trying it out on these. I think I eventually want to make an afghan of them (or maybe a combination of these and some other kind of squares) so I can use these to practice before I start that.Spoiler: A few tips for making squares look crisper, if you are interested • show
Looks really nice. My mother never taught me how to make granny squares. . .and is that a blessed feline I spy in the first picture?Haha, my mother didn't either...she claims the crafty gene skipped a generation. I've been lucky enough to have lots of other crafty ladies in my life to teach me things though. And these days youtube videos are super helpful. I had to use one to figure out how to get the circle part of this to turn into something more square.
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
So I'm not sure if I've gotten it quite right, but I think I've mostly figured out the granny square Helia made? Mine don't look as crisp, but it gets the general idea. I think these are going to become a scarf or something; I have to get some yarn in the right colors before I make anything more ambitious.
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
You figured it out well (only added an extra row).Thanks for the pattern!
As Auleliel wrote, it will be more square after blocking, and/or if you put them together.
But I feel totally ashamed, because I actually draw a little chart for you, but forgot post it. Sorry...
A bit late, but here it is:Spoiler: show
So I'm not sure if I've gotten it quite right, but I think I've mostly figured out the granny square Helia made? Mine don't look as crisp, but it gets the general idea. I think these are going to become a scarf or something; I have to get some yarn in the right colors before I make anything more ambitious.
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/54a1b1047aee5ac9b17426ec190e090f/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo1_540.jpg)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/c9c88a8f28a2c741757fbca183c47665/tumblr_nx0b7yoNS21qjas7jo2_540.jpg)
These are so, so cute! I love the idea of making a scarf out of them, that'll be the awesomest scarf ever.I will be sure to post pictures!
You figured it out well (only added an extra row).Oh, don't feel bad! It gave me something to puzzle out and I'm excited to see I got so much of it right! The chart is actually really helpful too because I sort of had to combine what I could figure out with some "turning a circle into a square" tutorials that had different numbers of stitches. I will try some the way you did them and see which I like better before I start on a blanket. :)
As Auleliel wrote, it will be more square after blocking, and/or if you put them together.
But I feel totally ashamed, because I actually draw a little chart for you, but forgot post it. Sorry...
A bit late, but here it is:Spoiler: show
They are so nice!Thank you!
Helia, thanks for the pattern!
Can anyone help me either sending me pattern or create me one or help me hoe to even make one??
Can anyone help me either sending me pattern or create me one or help me hoe to even make one??
I "ordered" a sweater like Sigurn has (this will be my christmas present made by my mother (last year i got this (http://40.media.tumblr.com/b05f965be1deccfe502d223fbc41899c/tumblr_nka6i9hHHp1tzj51fo1_500.jpg))),
and now I need to make a pattern for it, but I do not have any idea how to even start, please anyone help me!
Augh, this reminds me I should eyeball the pattern I created for my Sigrun sweater, I've totally forgotten it! That said, for Sigrun's sweater you can use almost any suitable type of a Norwegian sweater and just add the decorative pattern on it - Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com) is a great source for free, basic patterns! I've also used this sweater pattern generator (http://knittingpatterns.is/#/Design), you can use it for drawing the decorative parts and viewing how they'd look like on a finished sweater.
Ravelry is a good source, but you need to register to be able to browse the patterns.
I recommend Drops design (http://www.garnstudio.com) - they publish loads of free patterns, and since it's a Norwegian company, there's a whole section for Norwegian patterns.
And many of them are available in Hungarian (http://www.garnstudio.com/search.php?page=1&sort=default&lang=hu&c=7)too!
Ahh so much cool stuff here
Decided to pop in since I'm finally getting back into knitting again after a really long hiatus
I've gotta re-learn how to do everything tho, but here's hoping I start improving again soon
Good luck! If you need any help, let us know! There are some good websites out there that can help with videos and such.Thanks~ I looked up some basics to refresh myself and I'm back to making a scarf to my friend (that I promised her almost a year ago...) to vent some of my 'waiting for the book' jitters
Thanks~ I looked up some basics to refresh myself and I'm back to making a scarf to my friend (that I promised her almost a year ago...) to vent some of my 'waiting for the book' jitters
I forgot how satisfying knitting was
I forgot how satisfying knitting wasNot me, but I was too busy these last weeks, and even if it's not an SSSS scarf I hope I'll start to knit again very very soon. (Today ? Today is still busy. Tomorrow ?) :)
I hope this is the right place to show off the doggysuit I knitted for my dog a while ago.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e271/Vio-kun/DSC_0631_zpszybxqlod.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Vio-kun/media/DSC_0631_zpszybxqlod.jpg.html)
I've never knitted a sweater (or anything larger than socks for that matter) for a human being, but I could make one of these doggysuits in my sleep :')
That is adorable!! Now I kinda wonder about a cabled SSSS logo or Hannu's sign.That's something I've been thinking about, too. I'd really like to make something with the SSSS logo but I'm bad at stranded knitting.
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(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e271/Vio-kun/DSC_0631_zpszybxqlod.jpg)
That's something I've been thinking about, too. I'd really like to make something with the SSSS logo but I'm bad at stranded knitting.Well, there's of course the alternative of going down the mixed materials route and adding a bunch of rib-legs. >:D
Well, there's of course the alternative of going down the mixed materials route and adding a bunch of rib-legs. >:D
/slides in here/ oooh, knitting thread excellent. I have yet to do anything but knit scarves, but I have by this point in time knitted three full Fourth Doctor scarves (one of them was actually the right colors and to the proper pattern, too!) and I think that's pretty good myself.
I've also knitted other very long scarves just because I could or I found the patterns particularly soothing.
\0/ I am so loosing my cool with excitement at this thread because everyone is so darn talented!!
It definitely makes me want to design some cool crochet/knitting thing to join the craft party!
Semi-related, since in reading through this thread I saw some mentions of beginner weaving, does anyone have good basic resources that they could share with me? I've been very interested for a while, but haven't made any concrete steps towards any specific direction because a) money is tight and b) I don't really know what I'm doing when it comes to weaving.
Wow, everything made here is wonderful! I feel so inspired to go take out my crochet/knitting supplies and make something SSSS related.
It would be a great way to spend my extra time and use up the... interesting yarn bits I have laying around.
Helia, I will await your amigurumi tutorial! I'd love to be able to make yarnEmil and yarnLalli - I've admired yours since they first appeared.
Well, I'm off onto a long journey, and I'm planning to start a ssss-scarf (and possibly hat! Depending on yarn usage :P )
I've put the pattern I'm using in the spoilers (the dotted ones are purls) so if any of you want to knit along feel free! I designed it to be knitted in the round using fair isle techniques. I think I'm going to use US 7 knitting needles, although that will depend on my swatch...
The scarf is based on that pretty pattern below the title in the book.Spoiler: link to the pattern • show
Happy knitting!
Well, I'm off onto a long journey, and I'm planning to start a ssss-scarf (and possibly hat! Depending on yarn usage :P )
I've put the pattern I'm using in the spoilers (the dotted ones are purls) so if any of you want to knit along feel free! I designed it to be knitted in the round using fair isle techniques. I think I'm going to use US 7 knitting needles, although that will depend on my swatch...
The scarf is based on that pretty pattern below the title in the book.Spoiler: link to the pattern • show
Happy knitting!
So when this thread saw some activity a week or so ago I realized I never posted pictures of the beginning of my SSSS logo blanket! I have a few more squares done, but I wanted a nice square for a picture. I used the pattern Helia posted (though her corners are still more crisp than mine, ah well).
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4cae62103e1572f9a5647e7c5bed7b49/tumblr_o91tmmFLmd1qjas7jo1_540.png)
I might add more colors later - I was trying to echo some of the color schemes Minna uses in the comic, but it's hard to find yarn that matches that and also looks good together.
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4cae62103e1572f9a5647e7c5bed7b49/tumblr_o91tmmFLmd1qjas7jo1_540.png)
So when this thread saw some activity a week or so ago I realized I never posted pictures of the beginning of my SSSS logo blanket! I have a few more squares done, but I wanted a nice square for a picture. I used the pattern Helia posted (though her corners are still more crisp than mine, ah well).
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4cae62103e1572f9a5647e7c5bed7b49/tumblr_o91tmmFLmd1qjas7jo1_540.png)
I might add more colors later - I was trying to echo some of the color schemes Minna uses in the comic, but it's hard to find yarn that matches that and also looks good together.
Finding SSS knitters.... what a great day.
I am Frances in the comments below SSSS. I have just enjoyed catching up on this thread. Are many of you on Ravelry? I would love to see an SSSS/RTD group there.
I am just about to post my first SSSS related pattern on Ravelry, and am looking for test knitters. Any of you sock knitters? Yes, I am the nut-case who started the "urgent socks" reference, for which I am innordinately proud.
The sock design/stitch pattern is inspired by Lalli, and an image in my head of him running through the Silent Lands, meandering through birch trees, sensing spirit forms and dangers.
Finding SSS knitters.... what a great day.
I am Frances in the comments below SSSS. I have just enjoyed catching up on this thread. Are many of you on Ravelry? I would love to see an SSSS/RTD group there.
I am just about to post my first SSSS related pattern on Ravelry, and am looking for test knitters. Any of you sock knitters? Yes, I am the nut-case who started the "urgent socks" reference, for which I am innordinately proud.
The sock design/stitch pattern is inspired by Lalli, and an image in my head of him running through the Silent Lands, meandering through birch trees, sensing spirit forms and dangers.
Eeeeee!
I like the schemes you're using here. : D You're right, some of the ones she uses would be really difficult.
It looks great so far. < 3
This is already looking really good! I love the colours you've chosen, they go together nicely. Don't worry about the corners, you can make them sharper when you block the pieces. Can't wait to see this one finished!
Wow, these look really great! The corners will be more square if you block them/ sew them together.
Finding SSS knitters.... what a great day.
I am Frances in the comments below SSSS. I have just enjoyed catching up on this thread. Are many of you on Ravelry? I would love to see an SSSS/RTD group there.
I am just about to post my first SSSS related pattern on Ravelry, and am looking for test knitters. Any of you sock knitters? Yes, I am the nut-case who started the "urgent socks" reference, for which I am innordinately proud.
The sock design/stitch pattern is inspired by Lalli, and an image in my head of him running through the Silent Lands, meandering through birch trees, sensing spirit forms and dangers.
I am just about to post my first SSSS related pattern on Ravelry, and am looking for test knitters. Any of you sock knitters? Yes, I am the nut-case who started the "urgent socks" reference, for which I am innordinately proud.
The sock design/stitch pattern is inspired by Lalli, and an image in my head of him running through the Silent Lands, meandering through birch trees, sensing spirit forms and dangers.
Hi Frances! Good to see you here in the forum. Sock patterns would be great, I shall show them to the knitters in the town craft project. I've already introduced them to amigurumi.
Hello, Roisin!
I am still knitting away on the Mage socks, inspired by Lalli. They are designed to give a sense of his character, rather than being anything he actually wears. I decided the socks should be long, so am working my way up the legs! I am not fast! It should be possible to get a couple of test knitters from Ravelry.
I can share my Ravelry project page, so you all get a preview here:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Kikoknit/mage
I uploaded the amigurumi tutorial to Ravelry at long last:
Emil and Lalli (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emil--lalli)
I uploaded the amigurumi tutorial to Ravelry at long last:
Emil and Lalli (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emil--lalli)
I uploaded the amigurumi tutorial to Ravelry at long last:
Emil and Lalli (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emil--lalli)
Yesssss! *flees to her crochet hooks*
Seriously, though, I've been trying to learn how to knit and all I can think is "this would go so much faster if I were crocheting." They both have their advantages so I'm determined to learn but... *frustration*
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
Hey there! So for the past two and a half weeks I've been working on knitting some stand still stay silent gloves. This was the first time I have made gloves with fingers, as all of my others before had been fingerless. Because double pointed needles freak me out, all the pieces were knit separately then sewn together. The main focus is the SSSS emblem on the back of the hand, and I tried to make the cuff look similar to that of Lalli's arm glove things,where here they appear to wrap around the wrist. All in all, I'm glad with how they turned out. (Really hope the glove pictures load properly)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo4_zpss6uu6cz2.jpg?1467659586025&1467659586729)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)So pretty!
Hey there! So for the past two and a half weeks I've been working on knitting some stand still stay silent gloves. This was the first time I have made gloves with fingers, as all of my others before had been fingerless. Because double pointed needles freak me out, all the pieces were knit separately then sewn together. The main focus is the SSSS emblem on the back of the hand, and I tried to make the cuff look similar to that of Lalli's arm glove things,where here they appear to wrap around the wrist. All in all, I'm glad with how they turned out. (Really hope the glove pictures load properly)Whuh... whoa. Those are amazing!
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
Ah, thank you those who have commented on the ssss gloves. I've never commented on the comic before or anything related, and after having the idea for gloves, I had to share them. As much as I would love to share the pattern (because that would be crazy cool), I wrote down almost none of it as I knit them, and all I have are haphazard doodles and notes crammed onto some spare engineering paper.
I can attempt to relay how they came about, however. I used super fine acrylic yarn with one-sized needles (I used straight ones,but circular or DPN could probably be used to remove the seam). I cast on 80 stitches (I used 82 to allow me some seam allowance for when I sewed together the ends) for the body, then 2x2 ribbed/did the mock cuff thing for 20 stitches with 5 of the base color, 5 for the SSSS, then 5 more blank until I started the emblem, while knitting 9 more blank before casting off. The thumb started as 13(15 w/ allowance), then increased every other row until it was 25 (27 w/ al.) Once it was long enough, I began decreasing on both ends every row until it came to a point. All of the fingers started as 13 (15 w/ al.) except the pinky, which was 11 (13 w/ al.). Those were all knit until I thought them long enough. I placed the thumb approximately between the 19th and 39th stitch from the top of the cuff. I sewed the fingers onto the base using my hand as a mold to keep the pieces in place.
To anyone who would like to use any of that, take as you will, feel free to modify and such. I'm just super glad they ended up fitting my hands, as I have a notorious habit of making things just a bit too small or to large.
Hey there! So for the past two and a half weeks I've been working on knitting some stand still stay silent gloves. This was the first time I have made gloves with fingers, as all of my others before had been fingerless. Because double pointed needles freak me out, all the pieces were knit separately then sewn together. The main focus is the SSSS emblem on the back of the hand, and I tried to make the cuff look similar to that of Lalli's arm glove things,where here they appear to wrap around the wrist. All in all, I'm glad with how they turned out. (Really hope the glove pictures load properly)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo2_zpsunlxtmbc.jpg?1467659586026&1467659586730)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo3_zpsgujkl3jd.jpg?1467659586024&1467659586726)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo4_zpss6uu6cz2.jpg?1467659586025&1467659586729)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)Oh wow, it's impressive ! The result is absolutely lovely :)
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/Lamp35/glo1_zpsncxx9w2m.jpg?1467659586027&1467659586731)
I uploaded the amigurumi tutorial to Ravelry at long last:
Emil and Lalli (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emil--lalli)
I figured I'd stick this here, because I finally got around to trying the pattern out! Overall, I'm very pleased with how my Lalli turned out; the instructions were clear enough that I didn't have any trouble with them ^-^ Thank you so much for writing the pattern out, Helia!
(http://i.imgur.com/0gL3DBY.jpg)
I figured I'd stick this here, because I finally got around to trying the pattern out! Overall, I'm very pleased with how my Lalli turned out; the instructions were clear enough that I didn't have any trouble with them ^-^ Thank you so much for writing the pattern out, Helia!
(http://i.imgur.com/0gL3DBY.jpg)Spoiler: silly pictures • show
I figured I'd stick this here, because I finally got around to trying the pattern out! Overall, I'm very pleased with how my Lalli turned out; the instructions were clear enough that I didn't have any trouble with them ^-^ Thank you so much for writing the pattern out, Helia!
(http://i.imgur.com/0gL3DBY.jpg)Spoiler: silly pictures • show
Hee, thank you all! Helia, I can see why you make so many of these, they're so fun and pretty quick to work up! I hope you don't mind if I modify the pattern to make characters from other things as well: I really like the size and general frame of these dolls and I have so many ideas for it!
starfallz, I finally can share the mittens! Thank you for the pattern, it was helpful! :)These are beautiful! And you've found the perfect colours for them :)
(http://i.imgur.com/prN46Pe.jpg)
These are beautiful! And you've found the perfect colours for them :)
Olga,
Those look great! What yarn did you use?
Hey, I'm new here. Finished reading all of SSSS a week or two ago and then decided to make something. This is the first thing I've ever knit. I've been crocheting for 18 years and never got around to knitting until now. @Starfallz, I used your pattern from earlier in the thread, I hope you don't mind.
(https://i.imgur.com/uFF2xXY.jpg)
Hey, I'm new here. Finished reading all of SSSS a week or two ago and then decided to make something. This is the first thing I've ever knit. I've been crocheting for 18 years and never got around to knitting until now. @starfallz, I used your pattern from earlier in the thread, I hope you don't mind.
(https://i.imgur.com/uFF2xXY.jpg)