That is simply gorgeous. I'm not surprised someone has commissioned you! Your work is beautiful.
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GingerFoxx
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Here it is, the finished result of my first ever commissioned project. I finished the final seams connecting the squares last night and this morning I spent about 3 hours completing it with a lavender border.
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GingerFoxx
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It took me about 4 hours per square (they are about 20" x 20"), not counting the time spent sewing them together and adding the border. I probably have at LEAST 60 hours in this project. It's for a baby who isn't even born yet, so I don't think there is much need for a pillow sham at this stage, haha. The same coworker had originally wanted to commission me for a queen size afghan for himself though, so who knows... he might still be interested in that at some point.Amazing! How about suggesting a pillow sham?
That took you how long? Just a single stitch square dishrag took me over an hour!
GingerFoxx
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I am working on some small saleable items until I get another commission piece. Here is the shawl I started last weekend and finished yesterday:
Love that! Is that from a multi colored skein? Is that a shell stitch?
Seems shawls are increasingly popular
GingerFoxx
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Yes, the color-changing was 100% the yarn I used. The pattern is one of many variations I have found of the shell stitch. It's only a two row repeat, so once you understand it, it goes very fast. Here is the YouTube tutorial I followed to get started:
GingerFoxx
No effin' whey!
I made this simple scarf over the weekend, using a waffle stitch pattern and a light-weight, color-changing yarn. The texture is great and it only took a couple afternoons to make!
I love the waffle stitch! Another beautiful creation. You're going to have to open a shop soon!
@GingerFoxx -what size hook do you use for afghans and that scarf? I have the size G hook that's followed me all my life- I wouldn't ever think to crochet if I didn't have it, but am thinking I'd like a larger hook, a looser stitch.
GingerFoxx
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My shawl was a size H hook. The scarf was a size I hook. Those are the only two sizes I have currently, other than the size F I started out with.
The F is what I made that C2C afghan with that took FOREVER. The pastel granny log cabin one, plus that commission afghan were both made with the I hook. My mum's birthday afghan was size H. I am partial to the H for some reason.
GingerFoxx
No effin' whey!
Thanks! The shawl and scarf I am stockpiling to sell at the local consignment craft store my boyfriend's coworker owns. I will keep amassing small items between commissions. If no one on Facebook calls dibs on them, I will probably officially put them up for sale in another month or two and see what happens.
I've been checking the prices people are asking on everything from etsy to amazon homemade. I'd love to have some spending money, but everything would be highly contaminated with cat hair-and spit.
Can you wash that out and be ok?
Can you wash that out and be ok?
GingerFoxx
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That's why I crochet in rooms that are cat and bunny free. I am sure you could try washing one of your pieces and see how furry it is after the fact. Perhaps you could also store it in a plastic or zippered bag between working on it... mitigate some of the exposure. I have a designated travel bag I use for mine.I've been checking the prices people are asking on everything from etsy to amazon homemade. I'd love to have some spending money, but everything would be highly contaminated with cat hair-and spit.
Can you wash that out and be ok?
I put my work in bags as well, though it's harder with the larger projects, especially when I'm working on them. Theo loves to snuggle in anything that resembles a blanket.
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