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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
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 Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 11:18:46 AM
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Hi girls! I have been making my own horse stuff for ages thanks to the old Suitability patterns out there. The Dark Horse Designs has really inspired me to make use of all those cool old wool blankets Ive collected over the years from thrifting, often they have holes or someones been silly enough to wash them causing them to get all rumpled up...or prefelted.. So Ive made several now.
But now I am looking at my box of scrap cotton yarn and thinking hey! How easy to crochet a nice pad! Im going to give this a try. Has anyone else done the same? Im wondering how shaped it will need to be and whether the stretch is sufficient to form to the withers without any bunching.
Not all those who wander are lost...
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 5:43:03 PM
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IMO,I would think it would have to be a very tight small pattern, or the ridges and bumps from the yarn would be iritating and cause sores, even then, I don't know how good of an idea it would be, cause they would have to be thick enough to actually serve as a saddle pad, and then be washable on top of that while holding its shape, I prefer and have always used lambs wool pads and never had a problem.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 11:22:43 PM
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hey Sarah,
I too have been peeking at Dark Horse Farms and Nancy's wonderful pads & blankets...aren't they lovely?
Hmmm, your idea of the crocheted pad sounds interesting but am wondering about the stitches and whether they will be problematic for the horse. Oh & Lisa, thank you for your comment about dyes....a good thing to keep in mind.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 1:27:30 PM
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I think these are valid points ladies. I dont know if any of you have seen them but wither pads have been made of crochet forever and they benefit because they allow airflow around the area of the pressure point so I think the looser weave for lack of a better word, might actually be cooler and more comfy. Im doing two layers like a giant pot holder. The goal will be that it remains completely smooth. I will keep you posted on my progress. :) We will see what the horses think when I am done. :) I may decide also to do something with a felted wool yarn. That may eliminate the loose weave issue. We shall see!
I could also stitch a layer flannel on the back come to think of it..
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Edited by - Sarahpauline on Oct 22 2009 1:29:22 PM |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 11:24:32 AM
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Okay, Im about halfway through my crochet saddlepad. Its black, scarlett red and charcoal grey. The backing is going to be a black fleece that I bought to go with it. As soon as I remember how to post photos I will do so. *grumble..
Not all those who wander are lost...
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2009 : 9:44:03 PM
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hey sarah,
I am looking forward to seeing your crochet saddlepad.... I am very intriged...I am a novice crocheter so I am hoping your pattern will be one that I will be able to do.....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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