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Chunky crochet scarf that I made for my husband (programming.dev)
submitted 2 weeks ago by python@programming.dev to c/crochet@lemmy.ca
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He is really into Lego Rock Raiders so I wanted to make something that kinda references it, but is still subtle enough to wear to work :D

This was my first time steam blocking Acrylic Yarn, it makes such a difference!!! The finished scarf got super soft and flowy, none of that creaky stiff crochet feeling left haha

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[-] streetfestival@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

Very cool! Idk if this is possible with crochet, but I take it you program with python: what about a single snake wrapping around the length of the scarf with a head at one end? :D

[-] python@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago

I do have a snake scarf planned in the near future! :D The general idea is to either do minimalist Color blocking in my snake's color scheme ( Chocolate, Latte and Ivory, with that distinct dorsal stripe she has ) or, if I find a nicely fitting background color, a mostly accurate depiction of her looped around an infinity scarf ^^

picture of revy

(ironically, I don't program in Python, never quite liked the syntax. I'm a gross JavaScript/React Developer instead lol)

[-] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

Really cool concept, and it looks like you nailed the execution.

Does acrylic yarn usually feel creaky and stiff? I have a handmade crocheted scarf and it's pretty soft and flowy... But maybe it got some special attention that I didn't know about.

[-] python@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you!

It's usually creaky and stiff for me, but I also really tend to overtighten my stitches. Maybe it's not a problem for people who are better at keeping them somewhat loose haha

Aside from steaming, fabric softener can also make acrylic more flowy, but that isn't permanent and you'd probably know about it :o

[-] FlareHeart@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

It's beautiful! What technique did you use for the color work? I don't recognize it. I've done a lot of Mosaic crochet but this doesn't look like mosaic to me.

[-] python@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

thank you! I'm not sure what the technique is called, I picked it up from this youtube tutorial :)

The basic idea is that you always have two yarn colors that you can switch between whenever you like, - the one you don't want gets hidden on the inside of the other one.

[-] FlareHeart@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh interesting, it's basically tapestry crochet but with half-doubles instead of singles. No wonder the blocking opened up the stitches so much! Thank you for sharing!

[-] Sasnak 2 points 1 week ago

I love those colors!

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