Asphyxiation Choker - Has anyone done this one ?

[SJ2B]

http://www.theanticraft.com/archive/lugh06/asphyxiation.htm

 

Its a freebie pattern that I thought I'd give a go but I don't seem to be able to follow the instructions properly.

 

Has anyone else done it and if so was it easy and I'm just being a 'plonker' or was it difficult to follow ?

[SJ2B]

I think I'm a 'plonker' cos the pics look pretty easy to follow but its the instructions I'm having trouble with so if I just look at the pics then I should be ok.

 

Still has anyone else done it ?

[Wyndfire]

I havent done it yet, though its in my "to do" stack... Just a suggestion: the instructions may be for US crochet stitches. I notice you are in the UK, and I believe that the US instructions and UK instructions differ just a small bit... like what we can a single crochet, you guys call a double? This site offers some explanation: http://www.yarnfwd.com/crochet.html

 

Hope that helps!!

[oldbaglady]

It was easier for me to follow the pictures more than the written instructions, too. BUT my problem with this choker is that I must have an awfully short neck. When I tried this pattern using the required hook, it came out HUGE!. So I tried a smaller hook and it still seems too big. I guess this is one choker that will not find it's way to my neck.

[SJ2B]

Oh thanks girls !

 

At least I know that to some extent its the pattern and not me LOL

 

I'll certainly try it with a smaller hook and keep an eye on the sizing whilst doing it. Hopefully I'll get it done for Halloween

 

Oh yes thanks for the US/UK conversion tips, much appreciated.

[SJ2B]

Oooh OldBagLady, do you have a pic of yours ?

[butterfly_girl]

I tried this well, and it was huge! I used a smaller hook that recommended too.

 

I posted about it, and someone suggested after each stitch made, that I pull the thread, to tighten it. that if i do this it throughout making the choker, it will make tighter. I love the look of this choker. I don't know anything about blocking though......

[JoAnn]

Interesting name! Hope you post pics:yes

[oldbaglady]

Oohh, I forgot about this! You might want to check this out, too:

 

http://crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62129

[Krystal16]

http://www.theanticraft.com/archive/lugh06/dabomb.htm

 

Did anyone read this part of the same blog? I'm nearly splitting my sides, thinking "I need me an Aunt like that!"

[SJ2B]

I know this blog is great isn't it LOL I really do love her blog there are some real weird stuff going on there !

[cherrypicker]

wow thats one far out lady! lol I love it!

[geneinthebattle]

Yup, I have made a motif for the necklace and you can see it here: Black Motif

 

I used size 8 cotton thread and 1.5 mm steel hook and my finished motif is about 2x2 inches.

[OzRebel]

http://www.theanticraft.com/archive/lugh06/dabomb.htm

 

Did anyone read this part of the same blog? I'm nearly splitting my sides, thinking "I need me an Aunt like that!"

 

What a riot!!! Sounds like my families sense of humor, which people seldom "get"!