I think I have mentioned before that I am a huge fan of the television show Supernatural. Because of that, the fandom has a particular love for moose. One of the first amigurumi I learned to crochet was a moose to represent the fandom. However, the further along I’ve gotten in my crochet journey, the more that pattern isn’t always my favorite. So, one of my dear friends suggested I try a moose chibi (or a baby moose).
What an interesting concept…
One of the most important things I have learned so far on this crochet adventure of mine is that if you don’t have the ability to design your own projects, finding an awesome designer or project is critical.
I have designed one pattern in my time as a crocheter – my Captain America/Hello Kitty mashup. Other than that, I don’t have the creative spark and ability to be able to design projects. However, I have been very fortunate to have a great number of resources available to access quality patterns from sites such as Ravelry, Etsy, Love Crochet, and various sites across the Internet.
One critical thing that I learned the hard way recently is not all patterns are created equal. Not all designers go through the process of having friends or outside voices review and test their patterns prior to publication. Read More…
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