Hyperbolic Crochet - From Beginning to End.

[lee101ct]

hi can you do a tutorial video of how to do this or email me the original full version thanks

[InweTaralom]

any specific brand of yarn, or will any old acrylic four ply do for this?

[SuzieRosebud]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Do you start making this project with a "Magic Loop"? If so, how many single crochet's do you put into the center of the "Magic Loop, initially? Then, I saw where you said to increase one in every three stitches. It's really a beautiful design with many possible uses. Thanks so much!

[dingbatkilla]

wow, thats beautiful. 

[MrLandespyrenees]

I have put this on my Facebook Fascinating Yarns page - absolutely wonderful - as is the Iff site

[craftinggal]

What is this pattern? Love to make one. Thanks

[123Apocalypto]

I loved it! :D

[Whirlingling]

This looks like the perfect pattern to make a durable & washable ball for my lil dog ALLi! If I use wool I can even felt it which I imagine will do 2 things - increase durability (especially impt. if used w/ a puppy or a chewer!) & increase ability to maintain shape. If anyone's interested let me know & I'll keep you updated on the results of this experiment. Thanks for the information & inspiration - Blessings ~ Laurie P.S. I'd love to hear from anyone who has felted one of these already.

[Whirlingling]

As a puppy my dog's favorite toy was a pom-pom style felt ball she'd use to play soccer and fetch w/ by herself in my livingroom! She'd run w/ it in her mouth, let it go w/ a little toss, then run rings around it while she'd chase, toss, & catch it. It was an absolute hoot to watch! While the design was good (long wedge pcs of felt cut, rolled & tied to give that pom-pom shape) it was not very durable & needed many repairs. And now it seems they're no longer being made. Drats!.....until today!!

[BabyOrcaLover]

This is totally awesome! I'm going to try to make one myself now! Thanks for sharing and the hints :) Happy Crocheting!

[craftybegonia]

It is certainly a cute puff!

[pigknuckles211]

just wondering if you were to pass a plane through such a theoretical surface would that be a way of obtaining elliptic curves?

[cece232354]

Where can we find the pattern for this?

[ZombieDFTBA]

looks like a developing blue waffle

[manchesterUFan08]

ok when i'm making a hat how do i PREVENT that curling effect, it always does that and i take it apart and keep redoing it until i get it right so i how do i prevent it from doing that in the first place?

[Meladora1]

@manchesterUFan08 if you notice it start to curl then back up and do a decrese, cause if it's waving you have two many stitches to keep it going flat.

[IrisHanniwu]

Thanks!! Um... how can I call you??

[craftybegonia]

I love the hyperbolic for bath luffa-type balls ,t hey are very nice and cute.

[SHOPETSY]

@craftybegonia Thanks so much - hope you enjoy making one!

[etiosoul]

cute.

[SHOPETSY]

@etiosoul Thanks so much!!

[DreDre2376]

how much yarn did you have to use?

[SHOPETSY]

@DreDre2376 Hi there, sorry for the delay in replying. I used a fine crochet cotton and a 2.5mm hook. I used a whole ball (all I had) which was approximately 60-100gm (2-3oz). Hope this helps. You'll probably need more than you think, as this Hyperbolic forms really use up the yarn! Cheers.

[c0rp53f4c3]

Hehe, it reminds me of a bath loofa (sp?)!

[SHOPETSY]

@c0rp53f4c3 Yeah! I suppose it does look a little like one! :)

[InweTaralom]

It looks like it would make a good cat's toy. Or something for a biology class (it looks like a multicolored brain, after all).

[SHOPETSY]

@InweTaralom Hi there, yes - I hadn't thought of a cat's toy, that's a good idea. These forms have been used in Maths classes to explain hyperbolic space. And someone out there has actually crocheted a brain using this technique, great minds!!

[capplor]

@SHOPETSY In fact, I gave one of these in a white elephant gift exchange, and the toddler next door ended up loving it. Cat toy, kid toy, whatever.

[SHOPETSY]

@capplor Awesome! So tactile for a kid to play with too.

[TheDbogg]

could you make a video to show how to use this technique as edging on a blanket? I would love to see what it looks like! Thanks

[SHOPETSY]

@TheDbogg Hi there, sorry about the delay in replying, I really appreciate the feedback and your suggestion. I'm currently working on my next video and like your suggestion so much - I will work on a design to make a blanket edging. If you subscribe, you'll see when my next video goes up. Thanks again! ;)

[xmemex1990]

شكلها ليفه الي يتسبحون فيها هههه

[rinirino]

what would you use this hyperbolic stitch for?

[SHOPETSY]

This type of stitch can be used to make 'ruffles' for the edge of a top or blanket. It could be used to make the ruffle around a clowns collar. I used it mainly to create sea-life forms for a collaborative exhibition called the Hyperbolic crochet coral reef project.

[bjbear5103]

i've seen that-incredible! interesting forms

[SHOPETSY]

@bjbear5103 You're welcome!!

[bebechicago]

thank you! that helps a lot actually.

[SHOPETSY]

You're welcome!

[bebechicago]

i know you increase at a certain number of stitches, but if i wanted to make one like that, when would i increase.?

[SHOPETSY]

You would need to increase one in every three stitches. It takes a little while to see the effect, but be patient as it will start to curl and go wavy, good luck!

[xena91388]

@SHOPETSY It's funny, I accidentally did this while I was making a hat. It was my first ever project and I didn't realize I was following the pattern wrong by increasing every third stitch on every row and the hat started to curl and fold. When it started to look something like 0:14 I actually undid it to start over! I didn't realize what I had done until much later when I randomly happened across an article about crochet corals!

[TheChum1981]

could you do a tutorial on this? is this easy to do? i'm starting out in the world of corchet and i'm really excited about it! thanks

[SHOPETSY]

I've had a lot requests to make one, so keep your eyes open. I hope to have it up soon, thanks for asking!!

[TheChum1981]

great.... i'm excited!!! =)

[ignat62]

Very cool... will you share the pattern? Thank you

[SHOPETSY]

I hope to make a tutorial on this soon.

[FRIZZYizzi4]

lol yeah

im working on a hat right now

ive already too but i can only get up to a child size hat and smaller

can you help me with how im suppose to make the hat larger without making it to narrow

[SHOPETSY]

Hey Frizzy, thanks for your comment. I'm assuming you're crocheting the hat. When I make a hat, I usually work in a spiral from the top of the hat, increasing until I reach the desired diameter. It's a good idea to measure just above your eyebrows, then around your head to get an idea of how wide you need to increase to. Keep in mind your style of crochet and yarn. (ie - Are you using a soft stretchy yarn, or are you a tight or loose crocheter.) con'td...

[SHOPETSY]

As crochet has some stretch, I would work in a spiral making a flattish circle, but stop short of your desired width (say - by an inch?) then stop increasing. As you continue, you should notice the sides come up like walls. I would place the hat on your head as you go, making adjustments, like increasing an extra stitch. You'll get a better fit, without being too narrow. When you reach the correct length, you can do one fancy round like a picket edge. Finish with a fancy trim. Hope this helps!

[thegreatCOOPS]

it looks complicated, and kind of like a brain....

[SHOPETSY]

That's right! It is a 3D representation of Hyperbolic space. Like patterns in "chaos" (mandelbrot set) that look like other things in nature, a shell, fern leaves. So this form does resemble a brain. Thanks for your feedback! Cheers :)

[calmagical]

hectic as >:]

[chessami92]

i absolutely MUST make one of these

do you still have the pattern?

thanks for your time!

[SHOPETSY]

WOO-HOO!!! 10,000 views! Thank-you so much everyone! I enjoy making these videos to share, and always have bigger and better ones being planned.

Cheers!

[howtomakeart]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing the video with us. :)

[SHOPETSY]

Thank-you! I'm planning a how-to video now, as lots of people have expressed an interest. Keep an eye out, cheers and Happy Crafting!! ;)

[Kristycoon29]

I can't heard the voice since I'm hearing impaired. I do find this pattern very instersting. all it has to do is continuously one row all around till all tight into form of ball? This is so cool and want make one.

[SHOPETSY]

Thanks!! It took about 20 hours over 2-3 weeks to make.

[runsawayallot]

one last thing...do you know what the final circumference was ?

[runsawayallot]

cool, how log did that take

[louiseald]

That is so cool!