Hey crocheting tumblr, I picked up the basic-bitch “I taught myself to crochet” kit last night. My friend taught me some basics two weeks ago but I’ve basically forgotten it all because I can’t visualize shit (hell yeah aphantasia, or damn close to it at least), but I have a book now, so it’s cool. My fiber art of choice is cross-stitch, but I figure it might be worth expanding my gayness into other forms of handicrafts and seeing if they’re fun. Might end up making some little vidja-game dolls or something if this works out.
what do you wish you’d known when you started crocheting?
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Had Paint and wine at home with friends. Highly recommended.
I own the pastels and thick paper because my dream me does art. I don't. I last have used pastels in 2003. I love Joker Out and Käärijä for making me FINALLY do this stuff again!!!!!!!!!!
Drew Kris first and Nace second. I'm not 100% happy with Nace, but it turned out ok. My New Year's promise was to do (& enjoy) things even if I'm not very good at them.
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Hobby’s to pick up:
Okay, if I’m being honest. I am very inconsistent with my hobbies. I end up dropping them all. But having hobbies and activities really help you in multiple ways. Finding new friends, learning new things, disengaging from electronics. (I see y’all) so here are a few hobbies to look into. Some of them ive tried/been trying to get into. And these are the ones I’m most consistent with. :)))
Crochet
Crochet or knitting is so calming. And really not that expensive. It’s simple to learn. And you can do it over playing some music. Let me know if there’s any crochet tutorial accounts you’d love to know!
Drawing
- ah. This one is simple. Many tutorials available. I’d say, begin with finding out your art style. Experiment. Go crazy. You can trace some drawings first, as practice. Slowly move on to actually drawing. And remember, be creative. Finding your own art style is so important and influences how good your drawing may come out.
Learning a new language
This one is fun. Duolingo…my best friend right now. I’m doing French. It’s a beautiful language, and after a while of learning French. (3 weeks) when I’m listening to songs I can understand some parts. I also find it so entertaining comparing them to English words and how they link. 21 days forms a habit. So, doing duolingo. Kind of an habit now.
Embroidery
Again, calming. It’s beautiful to see how the images end up. And it’s more fun when you draw your own images. Really cheap I believe, varying from where you’re from. But making pillows, frames and little pieces is so lovely with embroidery.
Writing/ Poetry
This one is good and interesting as a hobby, personality trait. And for your mind. Training your brain to express its thoughts in different words, sequences and hidden under other meanings. Is so beautiful.
Digital scrapbooking
My instagram is filled with these. Actually, I only have one post. But it’s a digital scrapbook. Using CANVA and 17v28 to make these scrapbooks are so fun. Not messy, and so easy.
Dancing
Not only does it look snazzy. Dancing has so many health benefits. Hip Hop to ballet to jazz. Now I think about it, I miss being a dancer.
Reading
Be a book warm, have no shame about it. Really. Let me know if you want some book recommendations. Books take you into another world, let you view things. It’s trust beautiful when you find the right kinda book.
Creating a tumblr blog
I just started this. It’s fun though. That’s all I can say.
Fashion Designing
I sewed a shift dress. Well, kind of. It’s so fun making clothes. Although, fashion design was a school subject. It’s very fun to do. You can remake clothes at home. Turn an old skirt into a shirt. Go crazy. (Btw, when you take classes you start noticing fashion design features in your clothes. I noticed seam allowances, overlocking.)
Learning to play an instrument
I’m guilty of picking and dropping instruments. Currently, it’s guitar for me. I was really good at clarinet, and eh and piano. But now, I’m going back to guitar. Learning and instrument has many benefits. Study wise, talent wise, im pretty sure mentally too!
Normal Scrap Booking
Same thing as digitally. Just pulls you away from the screen ;)
Photography.
Capture those moments. Cherish them. Post them. Print them. Annotate them. Write about them. Just capture them.
Sincerely,
bliss5tar.
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