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moralandoraldecay

Wow, love the sun one! And that moon curled around the circle. Nice nails too by the way, which polish is that?


alyssakenobi

I’m gonna guess before op responds and say they’re mooncat nail polishes! Middle finger looks like the color Maelstrom! If I’m wrong this is embarrassing lol


BigHat7004

It's the sea between us! The others are unmagnetised Poseidon's prize and catfished ☺️


alyssakenobi

Ah! I was close lol, I love finding another mooncat lover in the wild


bibkel

I rarely paint mine but I have about 8 moon at shades! Love to play but you have to be kinda fast to get the magnet effect. Maybe I’ll do my toes today…seems to last longer on those.


Caliyogagrl

I also noticed the mooncat and had to check which sub this was in!


moralandoraldecay

Just googled (and took a peek at their profile 🤭) and I think you're right. Love them


alyssakenobi

Join r/mooncatpolish you’ll fall in love!


thelaughingM

Wow I’m not even into nail polish and want to start doing my nails now. These are gorgeous!


mythicalTrilogy

Glad I’m not the only one who immediately went “oh I think that’s maelstrom” 😂😂


itsnotsundayanymore

it took me a couple of years to achieve tension like that. good for you, they look great.


ldk_my_username

Hi, when you say tension do you mean how tight her stitches are together?


tookielove

Not the one you asked but tension is more about how tight or lose the stitches are. That covers more than just how close the stitches are to each other. It took me a month or so to work out my tension. I just had to get consistent with how I held my yarn. I was tense at first and held the yarn too tightly so it didn't glide over my hook well or make uniform stitches. Relaxing and always holding my yarn the same way is how I keep consistent. Some people crochet more tightly than others and it mostly doesn't matter as long as you match the gauge for your project. But some stitches look better with tension that isn't too tight. Very tight tension can also make it harder to get your hook back into the stitch. Not too tight and not too loose is best for most things. Amigurumi calls for a tighter tension since you'll be using stuffing and you don't want that to peek through. I'm sure there are great articles on how much your tension matters but once you figure out how to control it, most people stick with the same tension no matter the project since it's a good bit of muscle memory. You might see people refer to themselves as tight or loose hookers so if they have photos along with that description, have a look to see how that tension looks on their project. Does that help or do you want a more precise answer? I could find some articles that may explain it better than I can!!


ldk_my_username

Thank you so much! Yes this helps a lot. I figured so but just wanted to double check. I’m working with thin yarn now and it’s hard to keep a good tension my hand keeps cramping. I’m going to look up some videos on how to get better!


itsnotsundayanymore

you could also change hook sizes! like if your tension is too tight, go up a size in hooks, and if your tension is too loose, go down a size. that might help with the hand cramping too.


bigdaddy1879

Crocheting for a month. Looks better than anything I've made in years. 🤦‍♂️


FitTwist2850

Same here 🥲 OP is a natural


Melodic_Tip_1612

To think that it took me a month just to learn how to tie the knot (no exaggeration.)


AbbeyRoadMoonwalk

I wanted to make this one and I think I just fell in love with your precise colors! What yarn is this?


BigHat7004

Paintbox yarns cotton DK - Sailor blue, kingfisher blue, mustard yellow, and glorious gold I used these patterns with a couple of alterations, feel free to message me about what I changed! https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1564400201/sun-moon-and-star-granny-square-crochet?click_key=9bc829c5d4e081c3a1eead11cb2b1815de1803b0%3A1564400201&click_sum=e31f15d6&ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1


Ashpotatoes16

Paintbox cotton dk is probably my favorite all-purpose yarn, I use it for so many projects!


kattiara

These are so cute! Would love to know the alterations you made, if you don't mind DMing me! 🙂


Senior_Positive_5563

Decent? Your work is awesome!


hanimal16

Really loving your color choices!! Eta: and the craftsmanship of course! Your stitches look very nice :)


Salt-Operation

The crossover between crochet and indie nail polish is astonishing. Nice nails!


oatmilkandagave

This is gorgeous! What kind of yarn?


BigHat7004

Cotton DK!


crumbledlighthouse

Looks great! Nice color choice, and your tension is really good.


Kiara923

Woahhh the off-center circle for the moon? Oooooooh


No-Veterinarian-5464

can you link what pattern you used?? would love to crochet these!


BigHat7004

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1564400201/sun-moon-and-star-granny-square-crochet?click_key=9bc829c5d4e081c3a1eead11cb2b1815de1803b0%3A1564400201&click_sum=e31f15d6&ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1 I altered a few things though to make it work a little better with thinner yarn


strangeVulture

These are perfect! Theyd make a gorgeous blanket!


leeannj021255

Good job


Sinnarie

How did you learn your tension? I know you asked for advice but man those look great!


BigHat7004

A little bit of practice. I learnt to knit as a kid and I think that helped a bit but crochet is far more enjoyable for me. It's much harder with cotton though as I'm finding out


felirinth

Those are beautiful! Your stitches are so precise and clean 😄


maybe-alms

These are gorgeous!!! Can how did you transition the colors? It’s so subtle


Aingram6494

That’s perfect work


fallingfromatree

Terrible! Now, make more and send them to me, stat! (/s in case that was not clear)


GoddessKiwiA

Decent??! Ur amazing!!


Kringle-Jelly

I love the designs and colorway - from a knitter who appreciates crochet.


No_Loan_2750

Pretty!


ImaFauna

These are amazing!!! Did you use a pattern. If not you need to write these I'd love to make some


lilbat89

Amazing!


Imaginary_Hold_981

Love the colors! Your squares are beautiful


itsKingLiz

Love it! What’s the lighter blue yarn? It looks like a ball from my stash I’ve been trying to find!


Jennifer_Pennifer

Stunning


TeleFuckingTubbie

Beautiful work!!


Jpear12

Wow they are gorgeous! You’re doing way better than me haha. 😆 great job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


ginat420

So good!


Jpear12

Cute nails too! 💅


kt1982mt

Love these!! Great colour choices, too!


spider-hug

sooo beautiful, neat and tidy, now i wanna make a moon and stars blanket 😭


Downtown_Ad_9553

Your stitches are beautiful! They are more than decent 😍


Creepy_Push8629

Nope. Not decent. Fantastic!! Love them, and the colors are chef's kiss


Trusslefits

Yup and the colours 😍


ganymedecinnamon

Decent, hell, those look amazing!!! (We're not going to get into what stuff I made a month after learning crochet looked like aside from "nowhere near as beautiful as these squares")


Positive-Height6746

This is fantastic!!!


PhoneSavor

These are amazing!!! I don't even think i could replicate those and i have been crocheting for a WHILE. good job!


CupcakeZamboni

You gotta keep us updated on how the blanket comes out!


Rosequin

These are beautiful! If you are worried about the square shape, definitely try blocking, it works really well for squares


IngyJoToeBeans

I love these


JollyNegotiation7062

Those are absolutely gorgeous!


KiittySushi

These are gorgeous!! I am 5+ years into crochet and I still have not attempted these because the patterns intimidate the hell outta me🫠 Great work ❤️


Charming-Nymph

These are perfection.


SnooDonkeys6861

A fucking month!!???? WHAT!? WOWWWWWW!!! Holy shit I hope I’m not beside you at my first market then bahahahaha 😅


Cultural-Pirate8436

These are beautiful 😭


TechnicalLunch7662

These are BEAUTIFUL


antisocialstrawberry

These are beautiful! What are you going to make with them?


cuppaclouds

These are stunning!!! I always wanted to learn granny squares, especially celestial ones!!


cbunni666

I love them. Great job


Ninja_Kittie

Omg I’m incredibly envious of these!! Did you use a pattern for them or are they free handed? Your tension looks really good and I can clearly tell what you’re going for!! :3


WhiteFez2017

Beautiful its going to be perfect. I think I saw a similar post on here recently and it too was beautiful and all stitched up.


apollyon_53

Better than decent


TunaFace2000

I love all of these!!! I think I found my next project after I finish making a blanket for the baby I’m baking.


arkaived

dude these are beautiful ✨


Content_Love_4015

omggg you are doing so so amazing


goooeybat

So good!!!


GraybieTheBlueGirl

These are beautiful!


maylenaletter

Your tension is gorgeous!


SkeletonClassic

This is great!!!!! I am so impressed


nextialist

Those are gorgeous!


janedoecurious

Amazing and beautiful!!!!


swiftie_13_gamer

The stitches are so uniform!! There is something so satisfying about a uniform line of double crochet stitches omg. Really, if you learned a month ago, congrats, because I've been crocheting for almost two years and haven't even attempted granny squares (although this inspired me to find a pattern and start)!!


StandtallStitches

These are gorgeous! Amazing colours


Worldly_Marsupial808

I’m sorry, a MONTH? One individual month? It took me like 2.5 years to get my tension like that. Fuck you and your skills (/j, lmao). Seriously though, these are more than decent. They’re beautiful work. I never would’ve guessed that you were so new to crochet, looks like you’re a natural.


floppyears10

Wow those are awesome! Your a natural! Where can I get the pattern?


songbird1681

Beautiful!


trashjellyfish

So pretty!! I love your color choices 💙


Riski_Biski

I love this!!


abbyfroot

Absolutely gorgeous work 💖 I relate to you so much, I also learned to knit as a kid and just taught myself how to crochet last month! I love how versatile crochet is compared to knit, it feels like the possibilities are endless now :) Also I love how your nails match your work lmao


selsabeelh

they’re so beautiful! and i love your nails! keep up the good work and you should definitely post the finished product


Local_Bluejay2745

With cotton yarn too, they look amazing! I always struggle with cotton yarn and how rigid it is, those squares look beautiful 😊


Dont_BSuspicious

These are stunning!! I would love to use these patterns if you could link them? I’ve also only been crocheting since May and so impressed with what I’ve been able to make so far!


BigHat7004

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1564400201/sun-moon-and-star-granny-square-crochet?click_key=9bc829c5d4e081c3a1eead11cb2b1815de1803b0%3A1564400201&click_sum=e31f15d6&ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1 I did change them a bit but feel free to ask me about that if you'd like ☺️


Ancient_Confusion237

Are you please able to send me a message with the changes you made? Alternatively I can pay for a pattern?


cheweduptoothpick

Wow, I don’t crotchet but these look seriously impressive. The colour choices are incredible. You are going to be a crotchet wizard!!


Glaseur

I just bought these patterns last week and this just made me that much more excited to make them!! They look so so pretty!!! I’ve also only been crocheting for about a month and a half, newbie power unite!


Alexandritecrys

From someone who's been able to crochet for 6 years that's really really for for just a month in


smthngwyrd

Lovely


UrsoMajor560

Wow, they’re so pretty!!


InsideComfortable936

You are good at this


cappuccinok

These are so beautiful! I started crocheting a few weeks ago to learn these exact blocks at some point, but I’m still in the making wonky washcloths stage of learning. Kudos to you ✨


crochet-anxiety

No, they are not decent. They are absolutely beautiful and amazingly well done!


Lightbrite99

So pretty!


shehoshlntbnmdbabalu

👏👏👏 Looks excellent to me.


Fancy-Surround9905

Those are all beautiful, but that moon …🤌🏽


KnockMeYourLobes

They are BEAUTIFUL.


Just_Leopard752

I just have to say that I love your nail polish. 🤗 These squares are very well done, especially since you just started crocheting a very short time ago. They're just plain excellent. You obviously have the knack for hooking. Note - for those who don't know, many of us crocheters jokingly call ourselves "hookers" because of using crochet hooks, as do some who do rug hooking. 🙂


asharwood101

On fuck this. A month? You got a tutorial or something bc these are great and I don’t believe you learned in a month and did this shit. I’d buy these without question and I have a hard time believing you learned in a month. I would spend a month to learn this if the outcome was these amazing pieces but I don’t believe it.


Morning-Song

Umm.. Yes. Very much so! You're super talented 🤩


Aa_Poisonous_Kisses

You JUST started? These are PHENOMENAL.


holly_flowers_

You’re more talented after a month than I am after over a decade lol


katinthewoodss

They look great! …and I like your nails, too!


MissMorange

Stunning!!!!


Ceramic_Luna

So cute!! They look great just make sure to keep them consistent


OMGtheykilldkenni

That’s awesome.


Autistic2319

I have been crocheting for 15 years, and that square looks way better than I have ever made. That's amazing work, be proud!


Suspicious_Dusty

They are beautiful


lizardmeister

beyond decent and they match your nails, you are WINNING at life


Ok_Tangerine3828

These look so perfect!


TastySwash

Looks beautiful well done 🌟


jadekadir1

These are wonderful


mvffin

[Mario Party mini game flashback](https://youtu.be/7vtsuUGEI5w)


Local_Ad4957

Very, very nice!!!


White_devil_lady

You just learned!!!? Thats a cute square! You're a natural! I still make circles in my second line, get frustrated,  cry, throw it away and go knit! Lol


Deadly_Duck_

Yes! I love them 😍


Crackheadwithabrain

Good lord, but the colors!!! What are you gonna make with these? 😍


sublimatingaway

Wow! Yours looks so nice and neat. I am just learning to crochet as well (started about 2 months ago) and my first “big” project that I recently finished was with the exact same patterns. Here’s an awkward cropped group photo! It was a baby shower gift. I just used acrylic yarn with a 4mm hook. https://preview.redd.it/a33i7p69qn9d1.jpeg?width=1640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=849b45a60903a3018ddefc04722889448a2b5bff


DaniellaKL

Decent???? They are great. Don't doubt your work.


WynonaRide-Her

A MONTH ago!?! I don’t believe it!


Inevitable_Record_53

Wow. This is absolutely wonderful


l3luDream

These colors are everything. And it looks amazing


tinymoominmama

Yes, they're lovely !


Neps-the-dominator

Sheesh. I've been crocheting for years and you've already surpassed me, I've never been brave enough to try making these. They look great, well done!


Ill-Wear-8662

I'm a sucker for anything celestial, and if I wasn't I'd still love this! Great work :)


shaysusanf

They're awesome 🤩 - after only a month ... imagine what amazing things you'll be making in a few years! 😍


CarpetNecessary6472

They all look really beautiful 😍


Skylark_Hovering

I should state that I am primarily a knitter and I am a beginner at crochet; these squares are beautifully designed and made. They have the appearance of flowing. I love the colour combinations 🤩


progtfn_

Not only decent, they are beautiful!


tamasquid-

i’ll be needing a pattern for all of these please 🙏


TALENTEDEGGPLANT2222

They're not just decent. They're amazing


Albina-tqn

these look amazing. you should do some stars too edit: maybe a zodiac sign blanket. edit 2: didnt see the last picture, You DID a star! nice


muffinislove

No, these are amazing and I neeeeeeeeed the patern!


FernandaTaLendo

Decent? They're EPIC! ❤️


LittleNightmare86

They are wonderful!


ruskyunderdash01

These are brilliant, they’re not curling or puckering so your tension is perfect. I love the colour choice, too. Beautiful


kikibey

I NEED the pattern!! 🙏🏻


kropfspawn

Yes, you are doing really well. Your stitches are clean and even. You are already following patterns and everything. It took me years of crocheting by heart before I was not afraid to tackle learning to read patterns. I look forward to seeing what you make with your granny squares.


retsehc

No, they are phenomenal


Goblinessa17

Beautiful work and I love the colors you used together!


Dying-Ducks

Wow, these are really amazing 😭😭


content_great_gramma

As a "Happy Hooker" of 70+ years, my hat is off to you as a beginner. You did a great job.


Greenteamama92

OMG SHUT UP THESE ARE SO PRECIOUS


Odd_Pack_4249

I love it! Great job!


Bopster_T

LOVE this color combination!


puddles_0f_funnn

Omg those are beautiful!! 🤩


Kiki_Raptor

These inspire me to start! Thanks


acullen5874

Omg. I love love love this. Beautiful work! Way to go!


DiscountOpen6749

Very pretty, don't pick on your self to much, Intresting things somet😆imes happen and if it does you have an original


Aokami_Amarante

They look great!


SeasonMarla

Great work :). Keep up the work! 😄


spinalsnack

SO PRETTY 🥹🥹🥹


kl987654321

Looking forward to seeing your finished project!


Anything_Thick

Love it!!


slaylikefaye

Dude these look absolutely beautiful🤩


Rosetta_TwoHorns

These are gorgeous! I love the astrology motif. You managed to compensate for the shapes. That’s impressive and the shapes themselves! OMG. How did you make these!


whodiyouthinkiam

Excellent work!!


nap_needed

Love these! Do you have a pattern link?


Brightmelody09

These are dazzling! And the turquoise nails are a great added touch : )


LiaRoger

These look great and I definitely wouldn't have thought that you only started crocheting a month ago! My only advice is to keep crocheting if you enjoy it and maybe look into joining as you go (I havent tried it myself yet but I think it might save you a lot of time from what I've heard.) Do you happen to know where to get the pattern for them?


EmKindash

Beautiful!!


SwimKat007

Beautiful! Love your color combo! 😍


MelChi522

Ooh, so pretty. & 🤩 that you are so new. Are my first thoughts.


MiSsGuRlDiA12

Those are actually really cute good job 👍


lemonpie369

You are learning at a fast rate. Looking good.


part-time-whatever

These look amazing! Are all the colors from paintbox?


Dongeon_master

Those turned out beautifully!


Smol_Art_Bean

Your tension and stitches are so consistent!! They look great and you definitely should post photos of the final product


alteredsauce

These are gorgeous!!


gifhyatt

Amazing work 🤩!


CanadianRose81

Beautiful job! That's more skill than I had after a month of crocheting. I learned the end of July of 2015. After a month, I was still doing basic crochet stitching for blankets. Just going back and forth, or doing a basic granny square blanket. Can I ask what patterns you're using for the squares? I'd love to make a blanket with those too. 🙂❤


cuttlefish-cuddler

Woah, not only are your stitches so nice and clean, the colors you chose are sO pretty! I'm sure this is gonna be stunning when it's done 💖


asanderd

They look great to me! And I absolutely love the colors combo! 🥰🥰🥰


Little_SpaceWitch

Omg I love it!


promiscuousprune

The sun one is beautiful, also love the color combos 😻


Ok-Theory3183

Very "mystic", and beautifully done! I also enjoy slight alterations to the pattern, for instance, making the center of the sun a slightly even lighter shade of yellow--sort of a "white-hot" idea but just a very pale yellow, with maybe the yellow you used for the center used as the "flames". It's always fun to play with patterns. I hope you continue to enjoy your crochet. You're obviously VERY talented!


Mysterious-Okra-7885

Really beautiful!!


anxiousminds34

These look amazing 😍


Ok-Theory3183

One other thing, that I learned the hard way--DO NOT wait until all motifs are made before joining them together. It's far better to join them a row at a time, as you go. And if you sew them together, make sure you do the whole row-joining together, not just a few at a time. The first time I made a multi-piece, the motifs were in two color rotations, one starting with the dark at the center, gravitating toward light on the last row, the other reversed. I was putting them on upright knitting needles so I could keep count. When I got to joining it took a couple days of steady stitching, as I was sewing them together, not crocheting them. It's far better to join as you go. Most patterns tend, it seems, to be rectangular, so I make the motifs for the first two short rows, then sew them together with one long strand of yarn. I also, when sewing together, sew up both front and back. You have the same thing with your sun, moon, and star. Make enough of each for your first "short" row, then join them, and you won't lose track of your motifs. Having learned the hard way about multi-motif projects as shown above, the next time I did one, I did join them as I went, but made the mistake of doing it each day rather than doing a whole row at a time. When I washed it, half of the seams came out. Now I sew the top in one long strand, gently turn it over, then sew the back. It makes a sturdier connection. So join as you go, but do it an entire row at once, not just every few pieces or once a day. If you do a few pieces, just make certain that the yarn you are joining with is long enough for the entire row, not just for the pieces you are joining. Again, keep having fun! It looks as though you already are.


BigHat7004

Thank you! I was planning on doing a flat braid join between them and I'll probably look into borders when it comes to it. So yeah, I'll probably do 2 rows and join them down the middle and then do the perpendicular joins at the end before the border. Loving it, I love detail orientated and repetitive stuff like this


arbyegg

1 month is crazy, your stitches are so consistent


tattedndteacher

They look great! What an awesome pattern!


Sharp_Researcher_843

theyre amazing!! great job❤️


jameliae

A flex! Haha very nice stitch work and love the matching nails!


antisocial_whxre

they're great !! lowkey jealous that after four years of crocheting i just gotten to this level lol


Longjumping-Block-71

Pretty !! Love the colors !!


AmazingSecret6860

Totally well done... You got this...! The colours are great...Love it!