quickcluck Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I think you are very brave!!! have you got a pick of what he will look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Oh wow, that's AMAZING thanks - that makes a lot of sense if 4 is meant to make a cone - I was trying to make a flat circle! I will definitely try it again, although in this case, it's for an ear so I'll need to do the other ear the same, but hopefully, if this one works, I will make more, so will definitely try the cone trick next time THANKS!!!! This is what she will look like (I hope!!!) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lyra-the-loving-greyhound Thanks both!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 he is soooooooo cute! I'd like to try a giraffe, but can't bring myself to try anything complicated! Are you doing similar colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 No, actually, I'm not - my greyhound is going to blue as I'm still at the beginner stage, I don't want to waste nice new wool on a project that mightn't work. My Mum's a big knitter so has a pretty good stash of wool which I'm using for my first projects (she doesn't seem to mind ... too much!). I think if this guy works out, I'll be happy to buy some 4ply to make another one (or several!) Mum doesn't have any greyhound coloured 4 ply!!! I know what you mean about not wanting to do anything complicated - I'm the same - I worry if I start something complicated or big, then I'll get fed up of it and not finish. I crocheted a little panda for a friend (who collects pandas) as an Easter gift (again, having raided Mum's wool stash!) - I couldn't believe how thrilled she was with him - I was on the verge of not giving him to her as I didn't think he was good enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Do try a smaller hook when doing a cone, but don't pull it too tight. A smaller hook helps you move around the cone. Make it too tight and you won't get the other stitches in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thank you Cat Tails - that's really helpful! I didn't have a problem getting the stitches in, the problem was making a "circle" out of four stitches - however, I was aiming to make a flat circle, it didn't occur to me to make it anything other than flat Can't wait to try again now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 First time it took me forever to figure out how to get it right too! It can be very fiddly. Try making a little cone with a 1.75 hook and only three stitches in the magic circle... Almost drove me mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Loving that greyhound If only I could get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I hate doing magic circles. I feel I need several more hands to help with everything I tend to do a chain of 3 or 4, join with slip stitch and then do whatever stitch is needed into that, usually a sc with amigurumi style crochet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'm with you, magic circles are fine in theory, but I do struggle with the practice!! Greyhound now has a head, two ears (the bits that required the infamous four ring magic circle) and two legs, started work on the body, then just the other two legs to go (they're a bit of a pain). The hard part is stitching it all together in a way that it looks vaguely like the picture!! I've just thought - the pattern doesn't seem to have a tail - I'll have to make something up, you can't have a greyhound without a tail!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 i'm gonna try something simple (big fat wuss) http://marmaladerose.blogspot.co.uk/2009/04/crochet-kitten-pattern.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Oooh, that's a very sweet pattern and its got a tail!!! I might be able to crib a tail for my grey from that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Love the greyhound. I really struggle with magic circles, have managed them a few times but it just doesn't come naturally and more often than not will chain 2 and work into 1st chain as otherwise I've lost interest in the project before I've even started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hey Bramble sounds great! You can easily make a tail by using your pattern of the ears and just not increasing as much. Start out with the four stitch magic circle and make it as long and thick or thin as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 [img][/img] No laughing, it's supposed to be a cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 That's brilliant QC, well done that woman!!!! Your cat even has a tail - that is proving to be by far the most complicated bit of my greyhound so far - no idea why it should be but I can't get it at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Wow that is soo cute! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks guys. Got to make another one now! Looking for a doggy one now..... if you know of one let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 It is a tad addictive, isn't it - not helped by the fact that things that I'm making are relatively quick (apart from a greyhound's tail ) which I think helps to keep me interested ... will keep an eye out for a pooch for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 There are loads of cute doggy patterns on ravelry. I think this one is not too difficult and cute. There is even a free pattern of a chihuahau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 thanks for that! Never made anything round before, and not sure about the colour changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I think round might be even easier than straigth.... No turning your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 I've a few roses to finish for my cushion and then i've give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I think working in the round is much easier than working in rows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 [img][/img] Finished! No perfect.... might rearrange some of the roses..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
