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[hookedatweiss]

🧶🎣 Meet My Koi: 😁

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This project took me just over a month to complete with some hook attention almost daily. (Confession: I did make a couple 'quick gratification' projects along the way.)

The pattern I used is 'Whomsoever's Koi' by Terry Finer. From the get-go I ventured from the instructions by selecting worsted weight (Red Heart Super Saver in Dusty Grey) over sport weight making this catch 34" compared to the pattern projection of 24". I also ventured from the instructions using a crochet scale technique from Rachy Newin's pattern 'Mother of Dragons Dice Bag' (free Ravelry download and highly recommended!). I might've managed a better job with the koi scales, but - like the Alabama song goes - it was close enough to perfect for me. 😁 Anywho, the Newin technique creates a more solid fabric than the typical crochet scale fabric worked over v-stitches.

An old tee shirt was upcycled to quick sew a lining for the scale body. And OMG, I can still hear my grandmother's (RIP) seamstress soul scolding me on that bit of sloppy work. 😅

I crocheted the eyes, and variegated embroidery floss created the illusion of reflected light: big accidental score on that actually. I am very happy with this outcome! 

Lastly, my fish head came out flattish for the liking, so I stitched a fold on either side of the head and declared it part of the gill.

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In summary, I am very pleased with the money invested in the Finer koi pattern. While I'm not a great pattern follower, I learned some really neat techniques through the work. Bravo, Terry Finer. 👏

[tinydancer--81]

Dear, You said you're a freelance artist... What art do you do?

I paint, draw, and illustrate in a variety of mediums. But ink art is probably my favorite.

Here are a handful of examples:

My art IG is Keebee_art if you want to see more and/or give me a follow! 🤘💖

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