Because anything worth doing is worth overdoing...

[firecat]

...I spent about 4 hours finishing this while watching tapes of Big Cat Diary and Antiques Roadshow (British and American versions)





I don't understand why it wants to curl so much, and it's way bigger than the book said it would be based on the number of chain stitches, even though I'm using the proper size hook and I think I'm crocheting pretty tight.

But what the heck. I did it! And it's rectangular!

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Re: yay, craftiness!

[firecat]

I've got it sitting under some books now, if that doesn't work, I'll try the blocking.

The book recommended a specific brand of yarn - Bucilla Softex - and as far as I can tell it didn't specify a size; I guess Bucilla Softex only comes in one size. I didn't use that kind of yarn, so I guess the yarn is the wrong size. That's OK, I don't need to make the exact piece the book suggests.

Re: yay, craftiness!

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

oooh, i'd try that, too.

the only thing that's ever worked for me to uncurling has involved a pair of scissors and some rework. but then i'm much more fond of the less-effort method of loving the curliness.

Re: yay, craftiness!

[nolly.livejournal.com]

How old is the book? I can't find any information about that yarn; I'm guessing it's no longer made. From a few references I found, I'm guessing it's similar to Red Hat Soft, which does work a bit smaller than a normal worsted, in my experience.

Anyway, if the square will be joined to others, don't worry about the curling, especially if there's a border around the finished piece.

Re: yay, craftiness!

[firecat]

It's quite an old book.