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Tanja
Let's talk about blocking your crochet pieces. Blocking is magic and can bring your project to a whole new level.
Swipe to see what this snowflake ornament looked like before and during blocking. In this case I was also working with starch, which I don't do for shawls. But it's useful for an ornament.
By the way - you don't need expensive equipment to block something. In this case, I used a kids' playmat and some pins. You could also use a folded up towel.
Pattern: Wispvale Snowflake by Julia Hart (free pattern)
Yarn: Pro Lana Häkelstar 100

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #ornament #snowflake #häkeln #handmade #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #craftshare
A detailed crochet snowflake pattern displayed on a dark background. The intricately crafted snowflake features a central circular motif with six symmetrical, star-like points, showcasing a refined and artistic handmade design.
A delicate, hand-crocheted snowflake ornament displayed on a wooden surface. The snowflake features an intricate lace-like design with a central circular motif and radiating symmetrical points, showcasing the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail in this handmade piece. It seems a bit scrunched, as it has not yet been brought into shape.
A close-up of a blocking setup for a hand-crocheted snowflake ornament. The intricate snowflake design is pinned in place on a textured mat featuring the number 8, with the number section in teal and the background and rest of the mat in orange. Pins of various colors hold the delicate crochet piece in shape, highlighting the blocking process.
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Tanja
The pattern for this beauty is called "Dandelion Lane" and the yarn I used reminded me of a Dandelion growing out of a street. Amazing little resilient plants! Also - the shawl has Glitter. Most things are better with Glitter.

Pattern: Dandelion Lane by Grassharp
Yarn: Hobbii Twister Glitter from a Second Choice Bag.

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #crochetaccessories #häkeln #handmade #crochetshawl #shawl #gradient #gradientyarn #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #craftshare #artshare
A crocheted shawl hangs on a white door. The shawl features a striking gradient pattern that transitions from dark orange at the top, through vibrant orange and yellow, to muted gray and black at the bottom. It has a semi-circular shape with scalloped edges, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
A close-up view of a crocheted shawl showcasing its gradient pattern that transitions smoothly from orange through yellow to grey and black. The intricate crochet work features a variety of stitch patterns, adding depth and texture to the fabric.
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Tanja
About three years ago I took on the adventure "Elf Coat". It was my first Tunisian Crochet Project and what a learning it has been. The pattern and the resources available from the designer are wonderful and I learned so much from her! The following observations are related to my specific project alone.

- Don't use acrylic yarn for a garment. The static when peeling this coat off is unreal.
- Don't forget gravity: I'm plus size = more yarn = heavier garment = the whole thing stretches when worn. I wanted it to be at my knees, it grew down to my shins.
- Did I mention the static? Seriously, I think that surprised me the most.
- Tunisian Crochet is not my cup of tea. But I'm happy I tried it out.
- Making a garment as a plus size person sucks, unless the garment was specifically designed for plus size.

Pattern: Elf Coat by Regina Weiss from Morale Fiber
Yarn: Hobbii Carnival in color Basel

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #häkeln #handmade #crochetgarment #plussize #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #tunisiancrochet #elfcoat #neverstoplearning
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Tanja
This is a more recent project, finished last December; therefore the slightly crappy lighting. It's super flowy and delicate, made with lace-weight yarn. And it has glitter! Swipe to the close-up to actually see some of the sparkles.

Pattern: Laura by Lily Go
Yarn: Save the Yarn by Krojer Recycled Cotton with Sparkles

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #crochetaccessories #häkeln #handmade #crochetshawl #shawl #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #craftshare
A dark blue crocheted shawl hangs on a white door. It features a delicate floral pattern with small flower motifs across its body and a scalloped edge adorned with larger, intricate designs. The shawl is half-circle in shape.
A detailed view of a dark blue crocheted shawl with intricate floral patterns. The yarn features subtle sparkles, creating a shimmering effect that enhances the elegance of the handcrafted piece.
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Tanja
Happy #caturday ! Lewis likes to help with my projects, especially if they are soft.
This cowl/hood combination sounded like a great idea and it was really pretty... but it did not suit me at all. I looked so ridiculous in it that I could only let BB-8 model it. :lol: Seriously, I looked like a Jawa. But hey, practice and all that, so all was fine and had its purpose. :-)

Pattern: Rhea Cowl by Deni Sharpe (DeniMade)
Yarn: Woolly Hugs Cloud

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #crochetaccessories #häkeln #handmade #catshelpingwithyarncrafts #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist
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Linux Is Best

2 of 2 - Pervious post was Ethernet, this is Wi-Fi.

GoNetspeed gave me a Nokia Beacon 10 router, which is Wi-Fi 6E. My wireless network card is made by TP-Link, and Windows reports it as an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160Mhz.

Oddly, when connected to Wi-Fi, my speed test suggests my upload is faster than my download. The only happens with the Wi-Fi (see previous post). 🤔

#Fiber #GoNetSpeed #FiberOptic #FiberInternet

My Wi-Fi Speed Test from Fast Dot Com reports my download speed as 900 Mbps with an upload speed of 930 Mbps.
My Wi-Fi speed test from Speed Test dot Com reports my download speed 633 Mbps with 978.6 Mbps upload.
My Wi-Fi speed test from Speed Dot Cloud Flare Dot Com reports 568 Mbps download and 340 Mbps upload. Once again, Cloud Flare is a bit more conservative.
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