This kind of thing is how I usually make or edit patterns! It really is easier to take an existing shape made by someone then add onto it with more shapes.
I love your sheep! I also appreciate your suggestion for who owns the hacked pattern based on respect for the original pattern owner and basic ethics. I enjoy your videos. I always learn something from you. Thanks for sharing your talents.
I think the question of “is this my pattern” also comes down to how complex or innovative the shape that’s being hacked is. Like a tube or potato is nothing new, but if you used the clever method to make teeth with gums from the possum video, you’d at the very least want to credit you and if it’s the main feature of the pattern you really shouldn’t sell it.
Personally i'd even credit the pattern maker if i heavily hacked the pattern because imo i still didn't come up with the basic shape... (I am however also not skilled enough to design anything on my own) To me that's like cutting up an apple: while i did perform significant changes to make it look different it still is an apple... Hope i got along what i wanted to say here😅 Also, can we for a quick second appreciate this cute little fluff you made? I honestly always am amazed at the things you come up with!
That is a good rule and like you said its a gray area and the nuances of it can be argues every different way. I think its do you feel it has a Significant influence on the end result or not. Like if I am doing a Noah's ark toy set then I absolutely shouldn't take your sheep pattern and just insert it into my pattern because that has a significant influence that isn't mine but if I am struggling to figure out to do the ears then looking at patterns of things that have ears similar to what I want and figuring out how to work that in is ok because the overwhelming bulk is mine.
I love your videos. I have not amigurumi’d yet but I how you help my brain stretch. And I extra love how you discuss the ethics of copyright when it comes to patterns. Very important reminders for everyone.
This is how I made my ball joint crochet dolls! I studied other doll patterns, learned how they made the shapes, altered some things so I could add the joints and some other bits so I could make different bits to completely customize the dolls. I am working on wings for a gargoyle doll next, and I have learned a lot about making wings from your videos!
I had used pattern hacking without knowing what it was! I used your mimic video and another person's pattern to make a double sided human head for a gift. I was making the head spider from The Thing haha. Thank you for having tutorials and information available for us people who can't pattern make ourselves!
Regarding selling the resulting pattern - if they are potatoes, eggs, balls, the typical shapes, if you do enough of them you will eventually not need a pattern to make the shape. So even if you use the shape from a pattern ie to get a predictable sized potato, I think you can still call it your design. I've always been an "eyes bigger than my stomach" so even as a beginning crocheter I'm coming across patterns with some truly bizarre and questionable shapes. Then I say your question becomes valid.
The piggy made a second reappearance ❤️ I realllly love the texture from working a treble in every second stitch. Her face is so adorable 😍 Idea for a new series - pattern hacking farm animals
I LOVE how this turned out! Your always my go-to for patterns :) Have you thought about making a flamingo pattern? Would love to see your interpretation!! (Also orange flamingo says hello!! 👋) 🧡 🦩
I'm so used to watching the pokemon lives now, I'm waiting for the naming process 😂 my input would be Bridget from the word 'Hybrid' Thats one very very cute sheep!
Awww thats so cute, i just wished it would be a bit bigger xD And maybe i get a ban on this, buuuuut: i already did this with you patterns 😅 i mady a little baphomet with the Torso and the Arms/Legs of the Owlbear pattern, a random found goat pattern just for the head (heads a difficult to find), and some horns made of the tip from a witchs hat, and a tail from a random found dragon. Worked absolutly fine for me and he looks absolutly cute :D (And i am not really selling ^^; and never the patterns) PS: Sorry if my english isnt good ^^;
Wait! Are those pizza mushrooms on your jumper?! Whatever they are, I love the jumper. It looks like something the lovely Skein Spider would make 🥰 I love the sheep too, of course, but I'm easily distracted 🤭
If you mean like the wool sheep texture? Try the little birds video, it's how I made their feet! It's also how I made the capybara ears if I remember correctly...
Someone mentioned the texture you used on the screaming possum. That was fascinating to watch and probably close to the ongoing triples you used here. Plus you didn't need to use the texture for the screaming possum, but I love how you used the opportunity to teach a new skill. That you so much, Sensei!
I don't know if you have it over there but the sheep drawings are all sort of the same style as aardman's Shaun the sheep and the final result is definitely in keeping with this theme!!
Honestly I think you hack a pattern and make it your own and wanna sell the pattern it'd be okay as long as you make sure to disclose the inspiration came from the pattern you hacked and link to it. It's fine to be proud of what you make but also just make sure you credit the people who made the pieces originally
Awesome was just thinking if this was at all the possible with all the Ami books I have 😂now I know it is possible but beyond me. I will stick with a pattern 😂. thank you for answering my question.
I made the body of the sheep and I messed up a bit but I’m gonna cover my mistake with the sheep head and that was rough the treble crochet and single crochet got very confusing with the increases and decreases
As @MagicByIzzy has said, it's experimentation, but it's also experience. I've been using Tr and DC to add toes and claws to things for years now, so this sheep looks wooly to you but all I see is a big old ball of toes.
What do you think of pattern hacking and selling the end result? I always dwell on that question, because I sew and crochet tiny doll clothes and I have to rework the patterns for my own gauge and for each doll I use. Do you think it is OK to make the parts and sell the finished product? I could put "based on a pattern by: ...." on the bags... (thinking out loud).
Hi ! This is adorable !!!! I'm brand new in the crochet world and I've only done 2 things, but my results are always so ugly compare to the video even if I use the right crochet and a yarn corresponding to the crochet, any tips to get better? Because it's been days now that I'm watching A LOT of ur videos and I'm already fan 🤩 it seems so easy when u are doing it 😭😭
I get your frustration! I think there’s two parts to it: One, usually when judging your own things, one is harder then when judging others. So when you watch her videos you only see the cute result but when you look at your own product you see the result but tainted from all the struggles and mistakes. And two: It really needs practice! If you’re that new to crochet you‘re still learning tension, stitches, even how to hold the yarn. I really don’t think amigurumi is the easiest way to start learning, but if that’s what inspires you, do it. Don’t get discouraged, just keep going! You’ll get better!
Hello! It's every second stitch no matter what. If that stitch is a decrease, yarn over twice, pick up the front loops of the stitches you are decreasing, yarn over and pull up a loop through both, then work the Tr as per normal. All increases will have one sc, and one Tr!
This kind of thing is how I usually make or edit patterns! It really is easier to take an existing shape made by someone then add onto it with more shapes.
omg the end result is ADORABLE! I can definitely get how the triple crochet would be a pain, but man the results made it so worth it :)
I love your sheep! I also appreciate your suggestion for who owns the hacked pattern based on respect for the original pattern owner and basic ethics. I enjoy your videos. I always learn something from you. Thanks for sharing your talents.
I think the question of “is this my pattern” also comes down to how complex or innovative the shape that’s being hacked is. Like a tube or potato is nothing new, but if you used the clever method to make teeth with gums from the possum video, you’d at the very least want to credit you and if it’s the main feature of the pattern you really shouldn’t sell it.
Looks to me like you have a Wooloo pattern when you get to him!!
I absolutely love your mushroom jumper in this!!! It’s so cute
Personally i'd even credit the pattern maker if i heavily hacked the pattern because imo i still didn't come up with the basic shape... (I am however also not skilled enough to design anything on my own)
To me that's like cutting up an apple: while i did perform significant changes to make it look different it still is an apple... Hope i got along what i wanted to say here😅
Also, can we for a quick second appreciate this cute little fluff you made? I honestly always am amazed at the things you come up with!
You know, I didn't expect it, but it was super cool to see my name in the patrons list :)
Dude, working the pattern back to front like that is SO smart. Definitely need to try that out soon!
That is a good rule and like you said its a gray area and the nuances of it can be argues every different way. I think its do you feel it has a Significant influence on the end result or not. Like if I am doing a Noah's ark toy set then I absolutely shouldn't take your sheep pattern and just insert it into my pattern because that has a significant influence that isn't mine but if I am struggling to figure out to do the ears then looking at patterns of things that have ears similar to what I want and figuring out how to work that in is ok because the overwhelming bulk is mine.
I love your videos. I have not amigurumi’d yet but I how you help my brain stretch. And I extra love how you discuss the ethics of copyright when it comes to patterns. Very important reminders for everyone.
This is how I made my ball joint crochet dolls! I studied other doll patterns, learned how they made the shapes, altered some things so I could add the joints and some other bits so I could make different bits to completely customize the dolls. I am working on wings for a gargoyle doll next, and I have learned a lot about making wings from your videos!
It also warms my heart when you make baaaaaaaad jokes to yourself.
Great mushroom top you are wearing !!!
You are so creative! I just keep making the same basic blanket patterns over and over, just with different colors/color changes lol
I had used pattern hacking without knowing what it was! I used your mimic video and another person's pattern to make a double sided human head for a gift. I was making the head spider from The Thing haha. Thank you for having tutorials and information available for us people who can't pattern make ourselves!
Regarding selling the resulting pattern - if they are potatoes, eggs, balls, the typical shapes, if you do enough of them you will eventually not need a pattern to make the shape. So even if you use the shape from a pattern ie to get a predictable sized potato, I think you can still call it your design. I've always been an "eyes bigger than my stomach" so even as a beginning crocheter I'm coming across patterns with some truly bizarre and questionable shapes. Then I say your question becomes valid.
The piggy made a second reappearance ❤️
I realllly love the texture from working a treble in every second stitch. Her face is so adorable 😍
Idea for a new series - pattern hacking farm animals
Love the new series idea!
I LOVE how this turned out! Your always my go-to for patterns :)
Have you thought about making a flamingo pattern? Would love to see your interpretation!!
(Also orange flamingo says hello!! 👋) 🧡 🦩
I'm so used to watching the pokemon lives now, I'm waiting for the naming process 😂 my input would be Bridget from the word 'Hybrid' Thats one very very cute sheep!
That's so funny! Baa Baa Bridget totally works though, so we may just roll with it :)
oooh i love your shelf plushies!! ESPECIALLY THE OWL!!
So cute!!!! I am yet again amazed by your talent! I made the capybara last Christmas. I love him so him!
Awww thats so cute, i just wished it would be a bit bigger xD
And maybe i get a ban on this, buuuuut:
i already did this with you patterns 😅
i mady a little baphomet with the Torso and the Arms/Legs of the Owlbear pattern, a random found goat pattern just for the head (heads a difficult to find), and some horns made of the tip from a witchs hat, and a tail from a random found dragon.
Worked absolutly fine for me and he looks absolutly cute :D
(And i am not really selling ^^; and never the patterns)
PS: Sorry if my english isnt good ^^;
This sheep has turned out ADORABLE!!! 🥰
Wait! Are those pizza mushrooms on your jumper?! Whatever they are, I love the jumper. It looks like something the lovely Skein Spider would make 🥰 I love the sheep too, of course, but I'm easily distracted 🤭
Love this! Excellent Franken😂-pattern!
He turned out so cute and perfect!!
I love these "practical theory" videos, I learn so much!!!!! Do you have a close up of you doing bobbles anywhere?
If you mean like the wool sheep texture? Try the little birds video, it's how I made their feet! It's also how I made the capybara ears if I remember correctly...
I found it here th-cam.com/video/Pb1j9CPmu7A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pjKnhU3B01QtSk6H Did you do TR in FL with CS in the back stitch for wool?
Someone mentioned the texture you used on the screaming possum. That was fascinating to watch and probably close to the ongoing triples you used here. Plus you didn't need to use the texture for the screaming possum, but I love how you used the opportunity to teach a new skill. That you so much, Sensei!
I love your sheep so cute!!!
I don't know if you have it over there but the sheep drawings are all sort of the same style as aardman's Shaun the sheep and the final result is definitely in keeping with this theme!!
I love this. Is there any chance you have thought about making a chipmunk pattern. Your tutorials are some of the easiest to follow I've ever found.
Stopping in the middle of your video to groove to the Safety Dance brb!
the end result looks like the sheep from viva pinata, i love it 🥺
I think the texture from the possum would be great for replicating a recently shorn sheep :D
I was thinking solid body, textured removable "jumper" so the sheep can be shorn or wooly
Your mushroom shirt is AMAZING!!!!!!
Ooh can’t wait to watch this one!
You should crochet Jeb the rainbow sheep (I love your videos and you seem so nice and calming)
Loved it!
Honestly I think you hack a pattern and make it your own and wanna sell the pattern it'd be okay as long as you make sure to disclose the inspiration came from the pattern you hacked and link to it.
It's fine to be proud of what you make but also just make sure you credit the people who made the pieces originally
Awesome was just thinking if this was at all the possible with all the Ami books I have 😂now I know it is possible but beyond me. I will stick with a pattern 😂. thank you for answering my question.
the sheep reminds me of the sheep from wallace and grommit in the best way i love her!
Can you design a French bulldog pattern like the one on the spinner wheel?
I made the body of the sheep and I messed up a bit but I’m gonna cover my mistake with the sheep head and that was rough the treble crochet and single crochet got very confusing with the increases and decreases
hello! baah-ginner crocheter here - how do you know what to do to "add texture" to a piece?
I think you just have to mess around with different stitches and see what works!
You can also look up some pretty texture stitches
As @MagicByIzzy has said, it's experimentation, but it's also experience. I've been using Tr and DC to add toes and claws to things for years now, so this sheep looks wooly to you but all I see is a big old ball of toes.
Utterly adorable 🥰
OMG! This is so cute!
What do you think of pattern hacking and selling the end result? I always dwell on that question, because I sew and crochet tiny doll clothes and I have to rework the patterns for my own gauge and for each doll I use. Do you think it is OK to make the parts and sell the finished product? I could put "based on a pattern by: ...." on the bags... (thinking out loud).
So you sell the dolls but not the patterns? The way you describe it sounds okay to me. Best practice would be to ask the designers themselves.
Hi ! This is adorable !!!! I'm brand new in the crochet world and I've only done 2 things, but my results are always so ugly compare to the video even if I use the right crochet and a yarn corresponding to the crochet, any tips to get better? Because it's been days now that I'm watching A LOT of ur videos and I'm already fan 🤩 it seems so easy when u are doing it 😭😭
I get your frustration! I think there’s two parts to it: One, usually when judging your own things, one is harder then when judging others. So when you watch her videos you only see the cute result but when you look at your own product you see the result but tainted from all the struggles and mistakes.
And two: It really needs practice! If you’re that new to crochet you‘re still learning tension, stitches, even how to hold the yarn. I really don’t think amigurumi is the easiest way to start learning, but if that’s what inspires you, do it. Don’t get discouraged, just keep going! You’ll get better!
@@Thirikalee ty for the advice ! I love crochet and I already see some amelioration after only a few days !
@@chloefourmeaux3701 Now a week has gone by - do you practice diligently? :)
@@Thirikalee Hey, I've been practicing since and it got better, now the results mostly turns good and looks right !
@@chloefourmeaux3701 Thats fantastic! I´m happy for you and wish you lots of fun!
Thank you! The sheep is sooooo cute btw. Also I'm just wondering, what yarn did u use?😊
P.S. I meant what brand of yarn did u use?
I use 4Seasons Marvel, that's what is behind me on the wall too :)
They are soo pretty, can I ask which yarn do you use? I don’t know which is good for crocheting animals like this
She uses a yarn that she gets in Australia. I love to use Loops & Threads Soft Classic Acrylic Yarn for all of my projects done by Complicated Knots.
Is there a way I can find the wheels you use? I really want to wheels that you use for the mystery crochet items.
I'll add it to the description here tomorrow, but if you go to either of my recent dragon mashup videos it's definitely linked there :)
@@ComplicatedKnots Thank you so much!
omg I have and love this jumper, you look adorable
Mushroom buddies!
No tail?
Love it....❤❤❤
Where do you put the triple crochets in each round of the body?
Hello! It's every second stitch no matter what. If that stitch is a decrease, yarn over twice, pick up the front loops of the stitches you are decreasing, yarn over and pull up a loop through both, then work the Tr as per normal.
All increases will have one sc, and one Tr!
I made a sheep for myself I did not sell him!!!❤❤❤ I love him.
Beep beep, im a sheep!!
Not bad.. 😂, it's really adorable.. 💕
This is so cute
what brand of yarn do you use?
4 seasons Marvel :)
@@ComplicatedKnots thank you sooo much I have never been able to comment this quickly thank you!😍
Hi there ❤
Hello 😊
I need that cutie patriotic in my life. I love her.
Yay!!
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Does anyone have any ideas to crochet a Garfield 😭
Not BAAAd! (Sorry not sorry you started it I can't help myself)
I started it. It's still funny to me XD
hello🥰
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The body is soooooo cute
Hi I'm goku s doggy have a good day
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