WEEK 30: 15 April through 21 April 2019
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- Monday, April 15th: Weekly Announcement Update
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NEWS:
There is a LOT of news to get to..
1) Your Input: I conducted a poll at the beginning of the month about hook sizes. and then recently I asked a question regarding a potential addition to my patterns.
And from it, I learned I was perfect! LOL - Just Kidding!!
Far from perfect, but it does appear that Doodlers are happy with my patterns and the hook sizes I use on those patterns; and really don't want me to change a thing!
HOOK SIZE:
Way back in 2007, 08 and probably into 09.. I was using what most people know as steel THREAD hooks to work most of my amigurumi. Size 00 (which if memory serves, is close to either a B or a C hook).. with the RedHeart Super Saver WW yarn..
At that time, there were complaints that the hooks were too small, the pain too great, etc.
It was shortly after, that I developed what is commonly referred to as a "Bible's Wart" in my wrist.. (this type of cyst garnered that name because in the 'old days' when the cyst appeared, they would take the heaviest book in the home - typically a bible - and WHACK the cyst to break it.. )
I had to release the stress on my wrist(s). I began using standard yarn hooks and eventually settled with a G for most amigurumis.
It was noted that many of my patterns work up generally the same with any hook - from the small C hook, to the larger H hook! That's good to know!
So work at your comfort level, not mine! Overall, only the 'size of the project' will be affected!
VISUAL TABLES:
I am not sure what I am going to do regarding the addition of 'visual tables' into my crochet patterns. There was not a huge interest in them from Doodlers - an almost rebellion from die-hard Doodlers and a take it or leave it vibe from those just looking for freebies.
It does make the pattern writing much longer than using actual words (props to those who write patterns like this!), but that is just the writing - I do worry about the 'testing' of this area as well.
Since it was mainly to prevent inaccuracies in 'translated patterns' (from online translators); perhaps it is just something to shelf for now.
Time will tell!
Important to note: NO, I am not looking for translators. I have had many offers to translate my patterns into Russian, French, Dutch, Spanish.... etc.. you name it, I've probably gotten a private message, eMail or comment; offering the 'translation services' of whomever, to change the language into something that I can't understand.
Problem is - if I can't speak it, I can't write it - if I can't write it, I can't read it... therefore, I cannot verify it's accuracy, nor could I help anyone having trouble with the completion of their doodle.
It's more than a few lines of instructions that is going out to help others to create some fiber art. It's a brand.. FiberDoodles by K4TT.
2) Courtesy Pattern: I am trying to get up a pattern prior to Easter Sunday. In writing up the Date Points, I kept wanting to say "- Wednesday, April 17th" or "- Friday, April 19th", but I do not want to make any promises that I can't keep. (My children have a Spring Break Vacay this week - so juggling crochet time between regular Mom Duties!)
I can only say, that the FREEBIE will be up on my blog and announced on Facebook when it is done, later on this week.
3) Family Matters: Sadly, my beastie, Eris, is still gravely ill and it's just a matter of time before we lose her. Sadly, putting her down is no longer an option, as I have maxed out my credit card in trying to get her well - the last visit to the vet on Thursday, which should have been her last; only resulted in more antibiotics and liver supplements that have proven to do nothing of benefit for her :( So it's just a matter of trying to keep her comfortable now until her body quits. And yes, I am bitter - but more over, I am heartsick.
But as this is not "crochet news" (as I have been told), lets move on - shall we?
If you purchased a pattern between March 10th & 15th to assist with her medical bills - thank you! Please send me an eMail so that I can add your name to the list for a special thank you coming later on this month (I hope).
This will be my last post about "my dog" - while many have offered prayer and have requested updates - I've had several who've been "annoyed"? "put off".. not sure the correct wording - but they don't want to hear about my sick dog...
so, I am trying to refocus my mind onto other things.
NEWEST RELEASES:
SA084 - Moony the Monkey
SA083 - Berta the Baby Bunny
SA079 - Plato the Polar Bear
