Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

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@ruthk , yes, I have this one from Prym
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I get along well with it. You do attach this weight. You also shouldn't crank too fast, just at a normal pace.

@Wollbaerli I'm glad. Good luck.

There are different types of cords. As ruthk already explained (Option 1),
Option 2 would be using a knitting dolly or this hand-cranked cord maker, and Option 3 would be crocheting this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tJ0fSsl88. It takes a little while, but it’s great. If you use thinner yarn, you’ll get a finer cord that can also be used as ties for bags or backpacks. I often use this cord maker—it’s quick.

You could also use the cords from these paper bags (available in various colors).
If you take three strands (made with this cord maker) and braid them, you’ll have a sturdy bag handle.
If you wind them into a spiral in different colors, you can make little snails.

Hope this helps.

Hey Arni, you look great. Have fun!

Thanks, have a great weekend, too.
My husband and I have the weekend off. The sun is still shining—a bit windy, but still warm—so we can sit outside and have coffee.

I’m baking a cake right now: yeast dough with pudding and cherries, topped with crumble. Mmm, delicious—and whipped cream on the side. Perfect.

I’m also planning to do a little crocheting. The laundry can dry in the sun, too. Wonderful.
All in all, a quiet, relaxed weekend—no visitors, just relaxing with my feet up.

hello Arni,
yes, there is this so-called double stitch that you can embroider on.

insert into 1 stitch, yarn over, insert into 2nd stitch
yarn over again, and pull through all 3 loops.

Insert once more into the same stitch, yarn over, insert into the next stitch,
yarn over, and pull through all 3 loops, etc. repeat.

I'm not very good at explaining, but I hope you can manage with this somewhat.
Or google it.
There is also a book called "Criss Cross Crochet" by Elke Eder. Maybe that will help.
Good luck.

Best, Andrea

@Schnuckelina
Thanks, Ina, we're enjoying that too. We have the weekend off, and it's even supposed to get up to around 25–30 degrees, unusual for Norway, but pleasant—not as hot as it is for you in Germany.
A wonderful evening sky is showing itself again.

I’m so happy that it’s warmer here than usual for a change. This morning, I was even able to wear a dress with sandals—it’s usually more of a pants kind of weather, with a light jacket in the morning.
Today we had cappuccinos outside on the patio again, made ourselves an ice cream sundae with fresh strawberries and lots of whipped cream, and even had dinner outside—the sun is shining brightly. We’ve been enjoying the afternoon sun since 1:00 p.m. until it sets—it’s simply wonderful. My hair and laundry are drying perfectly.
All in all, a lovely after-work afternoon.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Sun

Dog or cat?

Barefoot

Flip-flops or sandals?

Pants

Dress or jumpsuit

Your peacock butterfly is truly a gem. I really like those (even in real life).

While on vacation, we visited the butterfly park, where these gorgeous turquoise-blue ones were fluttering around.

Ketchup

crochet hook or knitting needle

That all sounds great—barbecuing, swimming in the pool. I’m still enjoying the warmth from my vacation.
Back in changeable Norway, you need a light jacket again, but at least there won’t be any rain tomorrow.

So I wish you all a weekend that’s not too hot—send a few extra degrees our way.

Scarves

high heels or flats

I like to crochet with cotton yarns, and those yarn cakes that are 50% cotton and 50% acrylic

But I feel the same way when I order something online (here in Norway, I can’t get everything I want in the few craft and needlework shops, or at least not such beautiful colors), I’m always really excited and keep wondering when it will finally arrive. It’s funny how excited you get, like a child waiting for Christmas presents.
But my husband is exactly the same when he orders parts for his bike. We both have our hobbies. I think that’s nice.

I prefer cake with fruit and whipped cream.

Crocheting dolls or animals?

Right now I like all maritime colors, because I was on vacation at the Baltic Sea and I love the sea and the beach.
So all shades from light to medium blue, as well as beige and yellow (beach and sun).

You won’t believe it, but on vacation I bought only 2 Bobbel cakes weighing 200 g each
after all. *grin* There wasn’t a large selection of Bobbels there, that’s why.

Best regards, Andrea

Congratulations from me, too. Wishing you good luck and good health. I hope you had a wonderful birthday and received lots and lots of gifts.

Best regards, Andrea

Good morning, thank you all. It’s nice to be back here on the forum, too.

@Libelle11 : Yes, I live in Norway (moved here in 2012). Living where others go on vacation :-)

Have a great work week, everyone—hope you had a wonderful Pentecost holiday.

Andrea

Oh, that looks absolutely gorgeous. Great shot. I love photos like this.

I hope you all have lovely Pentecost holidays with plenty of sunshine. Have lots of fun and relax.

I still have some time off, too.

@Ina: Get well soon. I had a cold like that during the first week of my vacation, too—you can’t really enjoy anything properly (outings), but crocheting and knitting do help.

Best wishes, Andrea

Hi there, dear forum members,

Just wanted to check in. I’m back. The vacation went by way too fast, but it was nice and warm. Now we’re back in Norway, and it’s raining, but the temperature is pleasant.
It’s funny—on Friday we were still lying on the beach, and today we’re back here in a light drizzle.
I’ll post some pictures later.

Best regards,
Andrea

Mild (occasionally spicy when I have a sore throat)

Ocean waves or disco music

Pastor

Thank you so much. It’s pure relaxation here—feasting, eating ice cream, and I’ve even brought my crochet supplies. And this “nature noise” just feels so good.

Backpack (so you have your hands free)

Bikini or one-piece swimsuit

Bricklayer

Thank you all. 

Thank you. Yes, the weather is supposed to be great.

Vacation rental (we’re currently on vacation in one)

Pool or sea

Harbor Master

  Warm vacation greetings from the Baltic Sea, and have a great weekend, everyone.

Best wishes from Andrea / Craft Fan

Native American beads for crafting

Thank you, Nadeleule, for the quick reply. Yippee!

Hi, fellow crocheters!
Can anyone help me? I’m looking for this photo of the crocheted tunic for the Schlagermove that was shown here, but I can’t find the page anymore.
I really liked it, and I wanted to take another look at it or try crocheting it myself.

Thanks in advance.

Andrea/Bastelfan

Dear Josefa,
I just read it. Thank you so much for the “UFO Queen” title and the bunny. Yippee! I was so happy to read your kind words—it really motivates me for the next project. This is my first title here—thank you.

And once again, you’ve all finished such amazing things. It’s incredible what our hands can conjure up with yarn, imagination, and ideas.

Injured knee

"rocking out" at the disco

Wow, Hanny1, you have so many buttons. I don’t have nearly that many.

I have a manageable collection of old buttons in a small box. I save them or take them off old clothes.

I really love those old glass buttons with ornate designs—unfortunately, I don’t have any of those left. I mostly use sturdy plastic and metal buttons, and for my crochet figures, I ordered these mini buttons with a 6 mm diameter.
I even still have those old white buttons for duvet covers. I never throw anything away.

UFO King/Queen in April
[x ] In April I finished a UFO (unfinished object = craft project that has been
sitting around for a while ) and earned the title UFO King/Queen
for myself.

My bunny UFO got finished after all.

mowi19, I live in eastern Norway. You definitely wouldn’t want to live here—we have long, cold winters and short summers.
It also took a long time for it to finally warm up here. Today it was even 21 degrees. It was almost unbearable in the sun. But soooo nice and warm.
Super gorgeous, idyllic scenery. It’s only a 10-minute bike ride to the little fjord—the forest is right on my doorstep, so to speak.

I’m doing great today. I enjoyed my “day off”—out on the patio in glorious sunshine today, with my crochet project and a cup of cappuccino, feet up. That’s a great way to unwind and take a break from the daily grind.

When my husband came home from work, we had coffee outside and ate some ice cream.
Now he’s out for a ride on his road bike—a “quick” one, of course. So he’s wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. That wasn’t really an option weather-wise the last few days here—it was still a bit chilly.

So all in all, a lovely day.

You’ve all finished such great things again.

Arni, your Schlagermove top turned out so great. I think the mesh sleeves with that granny edging are a perfect match. I like it, and I’d even wear it myself.

Fun-Design, your decorated paintbrush looks really cool. Is that painted on? It looks so three-dimensional—great. A real eye-catcher. The photo, too.

Great, thank you!

Many thanks for your kind words. It feels good to have finished something again, thanks to you

But I’m not sure whether I’m allowed to show my bunny in the gallery, or do I have to wait until after the awards ceremony?

I’m so happy—and proud at the same time—that I finally managed to finish my bunny UFO after all. Actually, I really didn’t feel like it, especially since I wanted to start something new again. Thanks to you all, I thought to myself, “No, you have to finish this first.” On top of that, I managed to overcome my own inner slacker.

Now Hasi is finished. Unfortunately, he had to hop through Easter without legs. But the outlook is good for next year. He’s finally “alive.”

Here are the pictures

I currently have 427 on my wishlist (I’ve been cleaning it up, too), but it hasn’t become much less.

Get well soon from me too. For me, it’s more of a birch pollen allergy.

Hi Kerstin,

this is how I understand it: Round 4: you crochet 2 sc in one stitch, then 1 sc in the next stitch (repeat this 3 times), which gives you 9 stitches; then you crochet 3 sc (1 sc in each stitch) = 3 stitches

now you have 9 + 3 stitches = 12 stitches; repeat that twice to reach 24 stitches

I hope that helps. Good luck!

Well, I’ve been doing really well today. I had the day off, enjoyed a leisurely and hearty breakfast, and did a little housework. It’s very sunny today and finally really warm. When the sun came out, I sat out on the patio—it was wonderful. I really soaked up the sun’s warmth; spring is finally in the air here, too. With a cup of cappuccino and my crochet supplies, I was able to really relax.
After this “winter depression,” you just need that.

Another crocheted doll (a commission for a coworker) still needs crocheted hair, which I’ll finish tomorrow and then have to sew on, so I can take the dolls with me on Wednesday (it’s supposed to be an Easter gift for her daughters).

Oh, and I’ve dyed the first Easter eggs, too.

Then I still need to finish a little beadwork project as a small Easter gift for our landlady. Willow catkins made of beads.
Over the next few days, I’ll finish a fruit tart for Easter, and tomorrow I’ll run out to buy a few little things. Then Easter can come with peace of mind—a completely relaxed time alone with my husband, no visitors. Maybe a little bike ride to the Drammenfjord, if the weather cooperates.

I wish everyone here a wonderful Easter