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8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:46 pm
by rockinwithrammstein
This is my first ever crochet project. I've only been crocheting for a month and a half, so to those seasoned, it probably looks sloppy...BUT that's because I'm kind of still learning.

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Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:49 pm
by TigerLily
I wish I had done things this cool when I was a month and a half into crocheting... Seriously, it's awesome. Keep up the good work!
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:05 pm
by funkymonkey
Really nice for your first project! The squares look like they lay very flat, well done. I'm crocheting today too, coincidentally. Just had to rip out 25 rows because I was doing the stitch wrong >_<. Other than the wasted time, ripping out crochet is oddly satisfying

Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:21 pm
by rockinwithrammstein
Thank you both! I found that when I can add any sort of video game elements to the craft, I tend to enjoy it more and I'm also finding that crochet is one of those relaxing repetitive crafts I'm coming to really enjoy.
funkymonkey wrote:Really nice for your first project! The squares look like they lay very flat, well done. I'm crocheting today too, coincidentally. Just had to rip out 25 rows because I was doing the stitch wrong >_<. Other than the wasted time, ripping out crochet is oddly satisfying

Not odd at all. I can't tell you HOW many squares would be pulled out and it's just fun for whatever reason lol
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:31 am
by RMDC
Glad to see this one done!

These are the things that make me wish my brain could grasp crochet.
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:41 am
by blackberrybear
Can I ask what the finished size is? And what size the individual squares are?
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:59 am
by rockinwithrammstein
blackberrybear wrote:Can I ask what the finished size is? And what size the individual squares are?
I'm not sure what size it is. It's roughly the size of those woven throw blankets. I know that it's at least as tall as me and I'm five feet...The individual squares are 3 1/2 inches each. I've already wrapped it for Christmas otherwise I could tell you the exact measurements lol. The squares I only know because I'm working on another one right now.
RMDC wrote:Glad to see this one done!

These are the things that make me wish my brain could grasp crochet.
Lol thanks!
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:07 am
by Kareesh
One of my main reasons for learning to crochet is to do blankets like this. After all my other projects are done, maybe I can start. Did you have someone teach or, or did you use something else?
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:06 am
by Firehawke
Love your blanket!!! I'm a crocheter, but I've never tried something like this...don't you just love granny squares?!?!? Any thoughts for your next project?
Re: 8-bit Link blanket
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:10 pm
by rockinwithrammstein
Kareesh wrote:One of my main reasons for learning to crochet is to do blankets like this. After all my other projects are done, maybe I can start. Did you have someone teach or, or did you use something else?
I learned from watching lots and lots of youtube videos lol my favorite youtuber for crochet is Bella Coco
Firehawke wrote:Love your blanket!!! I'm a crocheter, but I've never tried something like this...don't you just love granny squares?!?!? Any thoughts for your next project?
Thank you! And yes, my next project is already started

I'm doing a very similar blanket for my daughter. It's essentially the same sprite, just the side view.