I couldn't stop at one, another BB-8 needed to be made. This time I went small, much smaller and for the first time I used superfine yarn. Initially I joked that this project would make me go blind. I had never worked with such a small hook or yarn before. But once I got into it, I got used to it. So much so, that when I grab a 'regular' sized hook, it feels enormous. I used the same pattern as the first BB-8 with no alterations (except for hook size, yarn weight and safety eyes). Since I already had experience from the first, the second time around went quite smoothly. The use of the safety eyes rather than crocheted eyes was a last minute decision and it resulted in more realistic look which I really like. As I said earlier, safety eyes were a last minute decision, a decision which was made after the head was completed and I was at the stage where you start assembling BB-8. I had to force the safety eyes through the tiny stitches which proved to be a very difficult task andI almost gave up! Fortunately I persevered and managed to get the safety eyes through. It took a lot of stretching but I am so pleased with the final look; the struggle was totally worth it. Materials used:
1.40mm steel crochet hook 1. Loops & Threads "woolike" yarn [1] superfine in Ivory (#21). 2. Loops & Threads "woolike" yarn [1] superfine in Cool Grey (#2). 3. Loops & Threads "woolike" yarn [1] superfine in Golden Yellow (#14). Safety eyes: 1x 6mm; 1x 12mm. Darning needle
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If you are as particular as my boyfriend and I, you can't just buy any towel for the kitchen. It needs to be a nice colour, texture, and good at drying dishes and hands. This perfect towel didn't seem to exist (for a reasonable price) so I used my crochet skills to make us new dish cloths and towels. Making these was a nice break in between the amigurumi projects. Also, my boyfriend couldn't really complain about the time I was investing (as I like to say) in crocheting as I was making something we could both use. Win-win, I'd say. I had made some small dish cloths to test out the waters (pun not intended). I made two waffle dish cloths, one moss stitch dish cloth, and one moss stitch tea towel (below). We discovered that the ones I made seem more resistant to getting that 'stinky towel' smell when compared to our store bought towels. However, they seem to take some time to air dry (not so great). I should also mention that I used Bernat 100% cotton yarn which goes on sale at Michael's for $1.25 to $1.50/ball. Let's add another win to the score! After the success of the first set, my boyfriend asked me to create another towel, larger than the tea towel. I used Bernat yarn again and this new towel required a total of 4 balls. The completed towel is 16.5" x 20.5". This time I went with the two-tone look again and a stitch that has more texture - the lemon peel stitch. This is created by alternating between single and double crochet within the same row, and repeat. No counting required at all, just make sure for every subsequent row, stitch a single on top of a double and a double on top of a single. Can't wait to use this towel! Materials used:
- Bernat Handicrafter 100% cotton yarn; 80 yds, 1.75oz/73m, 50g; [medium, 4] in sage green, off white, white, and navy blue. - 4.5mm hook |
Melissa LuangsiripanyaHi there! I'm a self-taught casual crocheter. Here you will find more details on how I made my projects as well as stories of hardship, frustrations and success! Archives
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