• melbaboutown
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    4
    ·
    edit-2
    1 month ago

    Hand sewing and crochet could be something screen-free to do before bed.

    But bags and dolls are a little boring. Also the weave of the leftover cotton fabric is tight so it’s annoying to stitch. It doesn’t go smoothly and even a thimble might not help. I feel too lazy to finish any of this

    • CEOofmyhouse56
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      1 month ago

      There’s charities that will take knitted and crochet beanies and distribute them to the homeless. It’s a good way to practice different stitches and designs.

      • melbaboutown
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 month ago

        I could definitely try that, I’m not very good at beanies though. Always get off the stitch count somehow or even with a test swatch my gauge is busted 🤨

        It seems I’m only good at socks

        • CEOofmyhouse56
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          edit-2
          1 month ago

          Find an easy kids pattern. They are quicker. Once you’ve mastered one, you’ll master the rest. I use a safety pin to mark the start of the round.

          You can also start with the band first and work your way up rather than the round.