Quick links: MFYBAL summary, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

You’ve seen our Beast Feet Slippers crochet pattern, however did you understand everything began with yarn battle? Back in 2013, we snuck beast feet on our regional mail box and the ask for a slipper pattern came gathering. However we never ever released precisely how to crochet them as a yarn bomb previously. The very best part is, we’re kicking it off with a virtual yarn-bomb-along, beginning today!

Our brand-new Beast Feet Yarn Bomb crochet pattern consists of 3 ridiculous variations and teaches you how to crochet a connected leg for any size pole. It’s chock filled with procedure pictures, was expertly evaluated and modified, and utilizes simply one normal ball of worsted weight acrylic yarn. Utilize it to make a beast in your community, or slip a set on some furnishings in your house.

Purchase the pattern on Etsy or Ravelry, then participate the enjoyable with the Beast Feet Yarn-Bomb-Along. Do not stress, you can leap in at any time and capture up on all the information here.

Welcome to our very first Yarn-Bomb-Along! It’s week 1 and we are most thrilled about conference you all. Today we do whatever except crocheting. If you’re a newbie and wish to go through the pattern and review your abilities, now’s the time to do it. Here’s what we’ll do this week:

• Present yourself in the Ravlery group
• Get the pattern and products
• Select an area and step

Intros

We are Lorna and Jill Watt. We are sis who yarn bomb and style patterns for a living. Lorna likes intense, insane things and Jill likes whimsy and felines. Essentially, this is us. We reside in the San Francisco Bay Location and operate in our art studio. Individuals believe we’re twins, however you can inform us apart since Jill is typically using a feline t-shirt.

Inform us about you! Sign Up With the Beast Feet Yarn-Bomb-Along Ravlery group and present yourself in the Intros thread. The Ravlery group is where we will host our web online forum: basically our relaxing circle of virtual armchairs and yarn baskets. Bring your felines and your drinks– and all your concerns and pictures too. Ravelry.com is a complimentary database for knitters and crocheters. If you do not have an account, readying up is free-and-easy. When you’re visited, browse to groups and look for Beast Feet Yarn-Bomb-Along

Our hashtag around the web is #MFYBAL.

Pattern and Products

Our brand-new Beast Feet Yarn Bomb crochet pattern is now on Etsy and Ravelry. Purchase it and these other products today. Keep in mind to examine shops’ sites and apps for vouchers!

200 yd worsted weight acrylic yarn

• We like worsted weight since it’s commonly offered and makes a yarn bomb that’s an excellent size for the majority of items. That stated, you can go as little or huge as you like with your production. The pattern will deal with any weight yarn (and the suitable hook).
• We like acrylic yarn since the fiber and color withstand the aspects (they’re even flame retardant). Natural fibers age and weaken much quicker. That stated, we promote for getting rid of acrylic yarn bombs from the environment prior to they end up being contaminants.
• Pictured is Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Flamingo, Blue, Coffee, Gold, and White.
• One ball of Super Saver Yarn leaves enough additional to make extremely high or thick legs. If you utilize yarn with a smaller sized ball, you might discover yourself discussing so ensure you get enough yarn.

optional 20 yd worsted weight acrylic yarn for claws or toe nails

• We like to utilize a high-contrast color so the information stick out.
• Pictured is Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Delft Blue, Coffee Shop Latte, Grenadine, and Flame.

crochet hook H/8 5 mm– J/10 6 mm

• Gauge is trivial, so utilize whatever size hook you have on hand or choose.
• If you utilize a various weight yarn, keep in mind to utilize a proper size hook.

tapestry needle

You’ll require this to stitch closed the spaces in between toes, stitch on any toe nails or claws, weave in your ends, and to stitch the yarn bomb in location.

detachable stitch marker

We really never ever utilize those elegant ones. Jill likes to utilize a hairpin and Lorna utilizes the starting yarn tail as a stitch marker.

fiberfill

Lorna has actually been understood to utilize bathroom tissue and plastic bags to pack yarn bombs.

soft determining tape

This is our preferred yarn battle tool!

What colors did you select? What yarn are you utilizing? Post your products in the Ravelry group!

Select an Area and Procedure

In the video above, we talk more about what makes an excellent yarn bomb place and how to determine. So ensure to view it! Where are you thinking about putting your Beast Feet? Do you have any concerns or issues? How else can we assist? Post your concerns in the Ravelry group where we can all provide you feedback and discuss it in our upcoming live video.

Today you will take 2 measurements: the height and area of the things you wish to yarn bomb. Easy!

Due to the fact that gauge is trivial, you do not require to make an example. Rather, you’ll utilize your work as your example at the end of week 3. At that point, the pattern text informs you how to utilize these 2 measurements to identify the size of the leg. So you can forget everything about determines and swatching and simply concentrate on getting some enjoyable products and these 2 measurements. If you are feeling indecisive and require more time, get your measurements by week 3 at the current.

Ok, that’s a wrap for week 1. Chat at us in the Ravelry group and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @ knitsforlife and #MFYBAL!

We’ll see you there!

xxxo,

Lorna & & Jill

@KnitsForLife

Quick links: MFYBAL summary, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.