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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2012 12:55:33 GMT -5
Thank you haha
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2012 0:41:29 GMT -5
Scott here: Sooo... it took a couple tries but I learned to crochet so I could make little egg toys for our fuzzies. Here's a picture of my first semi-successful attempt. Thanks for all the cool links and videos. I can't wait to try other ones.
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Post by Sherry on Mar 16, 2012 6:16:58 GMT -5
That's good!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2012 8:25:17 GMT -5
Just wanna throw this out there, if you can get your hands on French Terry that's is 70/30 hemp/cotton, hemp actually gets stronger as you wash it, and is super good for the environment for multiple reasons. And then because that is expensive and usually not dyed any fancy colours, you can pair that up with some printed cotton flannel so save money and to add some colour
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 3:26:04 GMT -5
I know I prefer to make my ferrets' cage accessories, so I know where the 'flaws' in it are (though I try to avoid them - it's nice to know exactly what to check for), I can make everything match to my liking, make it whatever size I want, and choose the colors and patterns and customize everything how I like. I thought I'd put the videos up here for everyone to use. Everything has hidden seams, so you don't have to worry about your ferrets' nails (or even limbs) snagging in threads. There's only one exposed seam on each item, and that's just to stitch up the hole that makes all the other seams hidden. I plan to add how-tos for: FN ramp covers (with zippers) Sleeping bags Hanging tent A simple pillow Possibly a tube Will add the videos on here as I make them! Hammock: Cushiony Pillow Bed: Cube - Part 1: Cube - Part 2:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 7:54:37 GMT -5
Great info
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 8:58:45 GMT -5
You mentioned a zipper for the fn ramp covers - some of mine can open zippers. I have ramps with 2 snaps and they work great.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 16:20:45 GMT -5
I got invisible zippers, so hopefully they won't be able to figure those out. Haha.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 5, 2012 18:10:15 GMT -5
I'll have to take a look at these later, but I'm going to move them into the "making your own bedding" thread And thanks for posting them!!!
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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on May 8, 2012 20:40:31 GMT -5
My first Knitted egg for the ferrets Here is the pattern. Material: Red Heart; size 7 knitting needles, a tape§try needle, one stitch marker and scissors. 1. Cast on 24 stitches. 2. Row 1: Knit ~ stitches; place marker; knit 12. (You've reached the end of the row and will knit back and forth. ." .....•"..'.:,.\.~. , Turn.) 3. Rows 2-12: Knit all stitches. (Garter stitch.) 4. Lay your egg on top of the cozy. Decide if the cozy is long enough - bear in mind you will knit 6 decrease rows and garter stitch is stretch. If it's too short,.knit a few more plain rows . . 5. Row 13: *kl, K2 tog; k6, k2 tog, kl * slip marker, repeat from *. (20 stitches remain; 10 on each side of marker.) 6. Row 14: Knit all stitches. 7. Row 15: *Slip marker, kl, K2 tog; k2, k2tog, kl, k2 tog* repeat from *. (14 stitches remain; 7 on each side of marker.) 8. Row 16: Knit. 9. Row,17: *Slip marker, k2 tog all the way around, dropping second marker. 10. Row 18: Knit all stitches. 11. Break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tapestry needle; insert point through stitch on opposite side, and then through all stitches sliding them off the needle. Draw through . stitches and pull top shut. Use yarn to sew side. seam. Weave in ends, trim. Turn right side out. I think I did about 16 rows instead of 12. Then I left a really long string and knitted it for the tail.
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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on Jul 26, 2012 19:10:29 GMT -5
I took 4 of these eggs down to my vet's ferret who reported can destroy most eggs in less than a day. One month later not only are they still intact but they are his ferrets favorite eggs The skin kids & I are making more to send to rescues in our area now that we know they will hold up.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2012 20:24:58 GMT -5
Nice! freya trashes her eggs...chews em to death (Good job on the division too )
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2012 13:08:30 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2012 14:42:50 GMT -5
Thank you Fleapop, these are so cute I will have to try and make some. My sewing skills are slim to none but I want one so bad and have some scrap fabric.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2012 3:42:40 GMT -5
I'm not very good at crochet, but I followed the directions and managed. The great thing is ferrets don't care if the end product looks perfect or not. They watched me working on the first one and I have a feeling I'll have lots of "help" with the next one.
Thanks for all the tutorials!
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