tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.comments2024-02-09T07:04:32.860-06:00Made By KKarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comBlogger1364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-74369643114260477862017-10-03T12:17:12.966-05:002017-10-03T12:17:12.966-05:00If you look at the last picture, you can see the p...If you look at the last picture, you can see the parts -- they just might not make a lot of sense, so I'll try to explain...<br /><br />And perhaps I should mention, there are a thousand other ways to do build a tower out of cardboard. This is the version I came up with because I wanted to be able to flatten it for transportation & storage.<br /><br />So, first, the bottom/wall part of the tower: I formed a wire hanger into an arc, with hooks at both ends so it could be hooked into a circle. I made the circle quite a bit larger than her waist so the tower wouldn't constrict her movement too much. Out of felt, I cut a rectangle with one edge the same length as the circumference of the circle, and the other edge about one inch plus the length from her waist (where the circle sits) to her shins, or in other words, however tall I wanted the tower to be (plus one inch). I folded over that extra inch and sewed a casing, then guided the wire circle through the casing. Then I could figured out placement and length of the ribbon "suspenders" and attached those near the top of the felt rectangle, near the casing.<br /><br />Next, the top of the tower: On a large piece of cardboard, I drew one circle was just a little smaller than the wire circle. Around that, I drew a larger circle so there was a gap of about 3-4 inches between the circles. This will be the "floor" of the tower top. Then I drew evenly spaced rectangles along the large circle, to form "crenelations" for the tower. Next I cut out the cardboard, which looked like a gear with 8 cogs, then folded each of the "cogs" along their base. Note: you'll want to score the area to be folded first, so that it folds up neatly and in a straight line. And I covered this gear-looking piece of cardboard in grey felt. Finally, I cut out long skinny rectangle of felt. I forget exactly how I sewed it, but essentially, the length was the circumference of the larger circle (as in, it fit around the outside of the folded-up "cogs") and the width was maybe 10-12". I folded the rectangle along the long edges and sewed 8 "pockets" (from the fold down about 4") for the "cogs" to fit in. In between the pockets, I cut 2" slits close to the sewn threads, then folded that portion down and glued it. So this gives the tower the look of having crenelations--those up and down things--at the top. So then it was just a matter of folding each "cog" up and slipping into into a pocket. (I cut away the 2" or so of excess felt on the inside underneath the pockets. On the outside, this hangs down past the cardboard ring, but on the inside, it bunches up along the cardboard "floor". So I cut it away.) <br /><br />Hmm, being a visual person, I'm not sure these directions would help me. But perhaps they help you. Best of luck.<br />-KKarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-10585315097186172632017-10-02T20:08:18.869-05:002017-10-02T20:08:18.869-05:00Would you mind sharing how you made this?Would you mind sharing how you made this?The Hodge Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931841277834598222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-34628186683403805462017-08-30T14:34:41.806-05:002017-08-30T14:34:41.806-05:00Me too, Socal! "That's the way we've ...Me too, Socal! "That's the way we've always done it" is NOT a reason, in and of itself, to continue. Not if there's a potentially better way! Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-26045739477297218902017-08-26T09:23:49.122-05:002017-08-26T09:23:49.122-05:00I, too, hate those little knots, and nothing fires...I, too, hate those little knots, and nothing fires me up more than someone telling me, "But this is the way it's always done!" Thank you for this tutorial.socal_sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338467145448494045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-82501627590348409332015-02-13T07:54:46.567-06:002015-02-13T07:54:46.567-06:00Definitely! And she made a super-cute little fleec...Definitely! And she made a super-cute little fleece bathrobe for Lamby too.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-4139365245647416442015-02-11T15:09:28.799-06:002015-02-11T15:09:28.799-06:00HURRAH! for the Little Owl! "Ya done yerself...HURRAH! for the Little Owl! "Ya done yerself proud!"OmiZazanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-78678341768669042442015-02-09T14:59:35.337-06:002015-02-09T14:59:35.337-06:00I would like to start teaching my girl to crochet....I would like to start teaching my girl to crochet. I finally learned about a year and a half ago and love it! Something about the loom scares me!!Cucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747020600308321919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-21927655123066805812015-02-09T14:51:09.825-06:002015-02-09T14:51:09.825-06:00I'll pass your message along to her. ; )I'll pass your message along to her. ; )Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-77982895515807100032015-02-09T14:50:30.989-06:002015-02-09T14:50:30.989-06:00The looms are so easy to use! If your kids aren...The looms are so easy to use! If your kids aren't crocheting or knitting yet but want to make hats, scarves, etc, I highly recommend getting them started on these knitting looms. (Adults can use them too, of course!)Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-9142765467417775742015-02-09T14:47:57.321-06:002015-02-09T14:47:57.321-06:00Thanks, Lisa. It was a fun project -- I still reme...Thanks, Lisa. It was a fun project -- I still remember, all these years later, how everything just came together!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-5974911407908952302015-02-09T14:47:10.159-06:002015-02-09T14:47:10.159-06:00Just as you are to me, L!Just as you are to me, L!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180639647099463491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-70131561967118565962015-02-07T10:27:53.208-06:002015-02-07T10:27:53.208-06:00Brava, Middle Child! I like that the reversible bu...Brava, Middle Child! I like that the reversible button is reversible not only in color but size. Big is cool!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-48458160834420294452015-02-07T03:06:43.305-06:002015-02-07T03:06:43.305-06:00Wow! I love it! Your daughter is very talented! An...Wow! I love it! Your daughter is very talented! And it's a great idea to put the reversible button like that! I have never attempted using a loom, but I'm sure that it would be pretty simple to just crochet one normally and do this. Nice job, middle daughter! :) LisaCucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747020600308321919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-11750319418477400812015-02-07T03:03:53.460-06:002015-02-07T03:03:53.460-06:00Karin, it is absolutely gorgeous!! The stylized le...Karin, it is absolutely gorgeous!! The stylized letters are total genius, but also the choice of colors/patterns, and how you quilted it all together. Even the little tag on the back with the dedication! Lier is very lucky to have such a gorgeous pillow and such a thoughtful and generous friend! :) LisaCucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747020600308321919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-64491177273248666102015-02-06T10:58:23.946-06:002015-02-06T10:58:23.946-06:00And LiEr LOVES this patchwork pillow more and more...And LiEr LOVES this patchwork pillow more and more with each passing year of our friendship! What a gift you are to me, K!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-37378916157486910652015-01-01T13:49:40.894-06:002015-01-01T13:49:40.894-06:00Welcome back, K! To the manic world of craftbloggo...Welcome back, K! To the manic world of craftbloggology, I mean. Love the headband. Brava for reverse-engineering something and teaching yourself the skill! And just this December, I was thinking that I must ask you to teach me to crochet, so I can make round hats for humans and bunnies. Because there's no way I can reverse-engineer a crocheted hat without, say, seeing Rainbow Loom rubber bands all over the place. <br /><br />Here's to more creating in 2015! And if we never get them blogged (which is at least half of what we make over at our house), so be it. The fun is in the making!LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-60176790563569989892014-10-21T13:23:53.079-05:002014-10-21T13:23:53.079-05:00Really helpful tutorial - thank you! I had all the...Really helpful tutorial - thank you! I had all the basic steps figured out in my head, but it definitely helps to see someone else's pictures. Also I had not figured out how to attach it to my daughter's costume - the loop around the waist is a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-41069935405294877662014-08-27T23:15:10.782-05:002014-08-27T23:15:10.782-05:00Very cute and easy to make that is the best part ;...Very cute and easy to make that is the best part ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-71145663520973127462014-06-18T00:56:59.323-05:002014-06-18T00:56:59.323-05:00Thanks for this tutorial! It's crazy hair day ...Thanks for this tutorial! It's crazy hair day at my church's VBS tomorrow and I'll definitely be showing up with gravity defying hair... can't wait to hear what everyone thinks!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084391024006169415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-59869233346331619392014-03-30T08:13:06.646-05:002014-03-30T08:13:06.646-05:00I just wanted to say that I love your pattern! I&#...I just wanted to say that I love your pattern! I've made one for myself and put it on my crochet blog (but I did give you credit as I found your pattern years ago online). I made the granny square for my Japanese culture to the outsider class in College, and I got an A (I also did a speech about Hello Kitty History). Thank you!!!<br />ifelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356409175201488810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-60054005926275549452013-10-31T14:58:54.853-05:002013-10-31T14:58:54.853-05:00gonna use this idea for a tigger costume and try t...gonna use this idea for a tigger costume and try to make it springy and bouncyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-29735898962465951182013-10-30T20:21:18.964-05:002013-10-30T20:21:18.964-05:00This was the best method that I tried. Thank you!This was the best method that I tried. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-38955457483542374072013-08-21T18:05:55.319-05:002013-08-21T18:05:55.319-05:00Hi! You do great work! I just wanted to let you kn...Hi! You do great work! I just wanted to let you know, someone is using your photos on their Facebook page. <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=546085912125473&set=a.510278369039561.1073741845.325573734176693&type=3&theaterVeronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565835486020983954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-90967250512072428132013-06-04T20:45:59.167-05:002013-06-04T20:45:59.167-05:00That is such a cute pencil case, Karin!That is such a cute pencil case, Karin!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02339085647694276958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17705339.post-28699720647507574562013-06-04T20:45:37.728-05:002013-06-04T20:45:37.728-05:00That is such a cute pencil case, Karin!
That is such a cute pencil case, Karin!<br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02339085647694276958noreply@blogger.com