Misha's Kraft Corner

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[naknicromo]

Happy NKCM, everyone! Looking forward to seeing your projects and posts all through this month!

[hooksinmedia]

Monster High, Season One, Episode 25A, "Witchful Thinking" (2023)

Closer inspection reveals that the designers used a knit pattern as the base:

[marzipanandminutiae]

just because this deserves its own post:

dressmakers, tailors, cosplayers, historical costumers, and generally any people who sew are artists

people who work with fiber (knitting, crocheting, etc.) are artists

embroiderers are artists

weavers are artists

lacemakers are artists

shoemakers are artists

leatherworkers are artists

textile, clothing, and fiber arts are still art forms, even though they’ve historically been devalued in many societies

credit. all. artists.

[crafblr]

btw I've found these stretches from the WAK blog very helpful when knitting a lot:

Plus make sure to take breaks regularly - and stop if anything starts to hurt!

especially with gift knitting I know it can be tempting to push through it for a deadline, but it's really not worth causing long term injury. (And anyone knit-worthy should be understanding of that, imho.) Stay well :)

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indiarosecrawford

A slow morning with Frog ☀️💖☕

𝑓ₒᵣ ⲕᵢ𝑛𝑔 ₐ𝑛𝑑 𝑐ₒ𝑡𝑡ₐ𝑔ₑ

[forkingandcottage-deactivated20]

via indiarosecrawford Get ready with Frog - Pride & Prejudice edition! ❤️🐸 I'm pleased to introduce you to Frogzwilliam Darcy ✨

Jean-Yves Thibaudet • Marianelli: Dawn

𝑓ₒᵣ ⲕᵢ𝑛𝑔 ₐ𝑛𝑑 𝑐ₒ𝑡𝑡ₐ𝑔ₑ

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Update!

Good news: I finished the back panel of the folklore cardigan last night.

Bad news: I don't have enough of one of the yarns left to make both sleeves + ribbing. As I was using upcycled yarns from 2 sweaters, it'll be hard to source.

Solution? I'm thinking of buying the closest color, then make half of the sleeves in the old one and half of the other in the new color. The ribbing will all be in the new color.

Also. Also.

I made this "Crochet Heart Headband".

[mkccreations]

Update on the Cardigan:

So, I finished the cardigan last year and I totally forgot to post an update. I'm sorry!

Here are photos of the cardigan when worn:

I didn't like how it drapes over my body, so I gave I gave it to my cousin. Look how great it looks on her!

I went through with my plan and divided my remaining yarn to make both sleeves, then used an extra cake from 1 of the 2 yarns that I used to make the cardigan, to finish off the sleeves and make the ribbing. I had a cake of variegated soft cotton yarn, so I used that for contrast on the ribbing.

[knithacker]

This Crocheted Monopoly Throw Transcends All Blankets Before, After, and Forevermore - Yes, There's a Pattern! 👉 https://buff.ly/3rIZOqO

[thenessa]

Knitting (and all crafts really) PSA:

It is not normal for it to hurt.

If you have pain while crafting, take a break, and if you still feel it, find some stretches (searching “knitting stretches” or whatever craft you’re doing will give you some great things to do!).

If there’s a pattern of pain occurring while you’re crafting, change the movements you are doing. There are loads of methods to get to the same results and different things work for different people.

(For knitting, some styles include English knitting or throwing (yarn in the right hand); a subset of that is flicking; Continental knitting (picking) is a style with yarn held in the left hand, and similar methods include Norwegian purling and Portuguese knitting. There are infinite personal variations but those are the big categories, so you have many many options.)

I’ve seen far too many people say that pain is normal and you should just keep going. NO. STOP IT. You’re not nobly suffering for your art, you’re risking setting yourself up for long-term pain and possibly needing surgery. I’ve been knitting since 2009 and have carpal tunnel from my barista days, so I know how this goes over time, and it’s a) constantly kind of ouchie and 2. has to be managed all the time: I held my phone too long? no knitting today! I typed at the wrong angle? Guess I’ll be recovering for a couple days.

Find a form that is comfortable for you and you’ll be able to craft longer and enjoy it more while you do.

*Please note: if you have physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, you know how to manage this and where your own pain thresholds are, and you know what it’s like to pay for having overdone it. I’m screeching more in the direction of people who aren’t used to managing that kind of thing. Carry on!

[gloriaris]

ok so I'm knitting this scarf right. it's a basic knit, just the knit stitch. and I can't decide how long to make it.

so for every note I'll knit a couple rows. do your worst

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I saw this and thought:

💭 Might be nice to do this to used up all of my scrap yarns (and I mean ALL, I have a lot).

Then I saw the notes, and I'm like

nOpE.

[lillysaurus12]

I fucking love yarn. Are you kidding??? Colors?? Fluffy colors i can make a thing out of??? Wow. Yarn

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The ✨ S O O T 💕 S P R I T E S ✨ Overalls is LIVE! 🎉 Remember those cute little black critters in Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away? Weren't they so cute?! 💕 I remember wanting to make a plushie of one of those sprites, haven't managed it yet, tho. 😭 But when I saw @stitchesandbern 's tester call for this baby, I immediately applied! Who wouldn't want to own this cute little overalls? 🥰 The testing phase was long, which as a slow crocheter I really loved, and the tester team was so creative! I learned a lot making this precious garment 💖 What I also love is this pattern's versatility! Want to make a pair of shorts instead? You definitely can! What about a pair of pants? Sure can do! This pattern is made to measure, so even your little ones can have one. It is also customizable! You can add as little or as many decorations as you want to your overalls. Your imagination is the limit, really. Head on over to @stitchesandbern 's profile to grab the pattern while it's on sale! Thank you so much for letting me test the Soot Sprites Overalls. I had fun. 🥰 // Yarn: 16-ply Fine Cotton Ombre in Verde Olivo and Olive Grove by @crochetedbycarisse // https://www.instagram.com/p/CmdkOHgrlhb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The IZBEL Crossbody Bag/Bumbag is now 🎉🎉🎉 L I V E 🎉🎉🎉 This bag can hold your essentials for a quick trip to the grocery store or even just a walk around the neighborhood. Don't know what to gift this coming holiday? Why not grab a copy and make this beauty! Your giftee will surely love it! Stylish and practical! Head on over to @hooksnyarns.ph profile to get the pattern now while it's still on sale! The Izbel Crossbody Bag/Bumbag is Project 1 of 7. Stay tuned for the other patterns of Project I. Yarn: 6-ply Handdyed Cotton by @col.ture - Buttercup (main) - Flowermarket (details) - Watercolor (details) . . . #ProjectI #ProjectIzbel #IzbelCollection #IzbelCrossbodyBag #IzbelBumbag #hooksnyarnsph . . . #crochet #crochetph #crochetgirlgang #gantsilyo #gantsilyoph #handmade #handcraft #crochetersofig #crochetersofinstagram #crochetcommunity #makersgonnamake #MKCCreations https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQsoQ-LGQA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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✨ RENÉE IS LIVE! ✨ 🎉🎉🎉 Feel reborn with Renée today because she has pockets! ❤️ This gorgeous design is by the lovely M of @mgothooked. She writes very clear instructions which are supplemented by lots (and I mean lots) of pictures! Not into dresses? We got you! Renée can also be made into a top! Top or dress (with pockets!), you'll feel good wearing this design. The Renée written pattern can be purchased thru M's ko-fi (or via GCash if you're a Ph resident). Be sure to grab a copy now because the Renée pattern is 30% off until the end of the month! OG price: 430 Discount price: 301 --- Yarn: 16-ply Fine Cotton Mix (size 2/sport wt.) in Malibu Trail & Soft Linen by @crochetedbycarisse https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgb2u19LEvu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[werewolf-transgenderism]

Celebrating autistic pride day in style (crying over this video of a tiny knitted frog)

[jellyfishstardust]

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The 🌙 LUNA COLLAR TOP🌙 pattern is now LIVE!!! 🎉🎉💜 Head on to @mnghtblue.cr 's page & grab yourself a copy of this really cute top. I will definitely make myself another top but with longer sleeves! (Maybe I'll make a dress, too. Who knows?) Yarn used: 16-ply Fine Cotton in Calcifer by @dyeblends.ph (+ Cotton/Nylon mix) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd3K67vrI-Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=