Bob NystromMar 4

When recovering from surgery, here are some ideas for how to take care of yourself:

1. Get lots of rest. Your body is rebuilding!

2. Now is the perfect time to catch up on that book series you've been meaning to read.

3. Hydrate well and eat easy to digest food. Eat smaller meals more often. Maybe keep a snack bag by the couch/bed.

4. KNIT SHRIMP.

Show threadBob Nystrom
MORE SHRIMPS.
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Show threadDougMerritt (log😅 = 💧log😄)Mar 6
@munificent
I'm surprised someone hasn't gobbled them up yet. Great with a butter-based sauce.
Show threadCharles EubanksMar 6

@munificent Aww, look at their little faces! 😍

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Show threadTim LavoieMar 6
@munificent These are great! Is there a pattern somewhere? I suspect my daughter would be all over this. (Adult, but all about critters and environment, and crafts)
Show threadBob NystromMar 6
@tim_lavoie Yes! The pattern is https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laprawnda-the-shrimp. I'm knitting them using Malabrigo Rios yarn in the Belinda colorway.
LaPrawnda the Shrimp pattern by Ashley Dorian Medwig

Knit in Cascade Sunseeker, LaPrawnda is a sparkly little shrimp who makes a nice guard for your stash, a gift for a friend, or a welcome addition to a knitted seafood salad.

Ravelry
Show threadTanyaMar 6
@munificent @tim_lavoie mastodon is about to have a bit of a knitted prawn frenzy! You chose the perfect yarn.
Show threadTim LavoieMar 6
@munificent Awesome, thanks! Oh, and feel better soon!
Show threadAstridMar 6
@munificent fantastic!
Show threadChronocideMar 6
@munificent It's shrimple really
Show threadAnkeMar 6
@munificent And perfect 'shrimp coloured' yarn! Awesome!
Show threadBob NystromMar 6
@ankedesign yeah, I'm really pleased with how the yarn looks.
Show threadTanyaMar 6
@munificent these are brilliant!
Show threadCharly Dork (she/they)Mar 6
@munificent incredible! They are so cute ì want to make some to join my growing menagerie!
Show threadMees 🔻Mar 6
@munificent 😍
Show threadWhiskers 🇦🇺Mar 6
@munificent Don't show these to #catsofmastodon #caturday 😬
Show threadZjaanMar 6
@munificent Love these!
Show threadLukianos (Fabian)Mar 6
@munificent Very nice. ☺️😍
Show threadzen_mMar 6
@munificent These are ridiculously adorable. 😻
Show threadCarson HillMar 6

@munificent

These shrimp are delightful.

I should learn to knit.

Show threadAlexa FontanillaMar 6
@munificent
#PostOfTheWeek (season 3):
Crocheting a shrimp typically involves creating an amigurumi body using a magic ring, single crochets, increases, and decreases, often worked in continuous rounds. The body is usually stuffed and curved, with a tail created by chaining and decreasing, or by working stitches directly onto the body.
Show threadAlexa FontanillaMar 6
@munificent
Specific Techniques:
Curving: To create a shrimp shape, sew or stitch the tail end to the middle of the body.
Color Changes: Use white and orange/pink yarn to create a more realistic, cooked appearance.
Tempura Style: For a tempura shrimp, use thicker yarn and the alpine stitch to simulate the texture.
Show threadwaferbabyMar 6
@munificent My pal @bnut suggested you make them a little tempura-like coat!
Show thread🌈 Andrew ☄️Mar 6
@munificent @d I just bought your book too, I heard good things! I hadn't seen on-demand printing before, nifty.
Show threadBob NystromMar 7
@d @bnut that would be adorable but my daughter who strongly prefers shrimp to be alive would alas not be amused.
Show thread🌈 Andrew ☄️Mar 7
@munificent @d I was thinking it may not be the right sentiment, haha
Show threadwaferbabyMar 7
@munificent @bnut Just leave the tempura bit out, but we'll know. We'll know.
Show threadDaniel, aka. CactiChameleon9Mar 7
@munificent The pattern public, or were these self drafter?
Show threadBob NystromMar 7
@daniel it's this one: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laprawnda-the-shrimp
LaPrawnda the Shrimp pattern by Ashley Dorian Medwig

Knit in Cascade Sunseeker, LaPrawnda is a sparkly little shrimp who makes a nice guard for your stash, a gift for a friend, or a welcome addition to a knitted seafood salad.

Ravelry
Show threadDaniel, aka. CactiChameleon9Mar 7
@munificent Thanks! I realised in my haste that I forgot to say I love them! You did an amazing job :)
Show threadHenri Verymetaldev23h ago

@munificent @JenNotRevealed

This is just great.

*runs peckish to refrigerator*

Show threadIndigoDusk🔞22h ago
@munificent I love your shrimp