A rough cut, freehand with disk grinder.

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

So I did a filing with a medium file, then a diamond file, then some 80 grit paper to smooth it out, decent results. I may cut more of the opening out to hold the rope better on pulling but this is workable.
I got a magic ring 6 done, working on the 2nd round with increases. This is very hard though and glad I am using this steel punch now! LOL It is ridiculous, but fun. #crochet #poppintags

[emily_rugburn@lgbtqia.space]

@thejikz what are you making exactly?

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@emily_rugburn not sure yet, was thinking an octopus, might just make a big rug looking thing, gotta see how much rope it takes up!
I really just wanted to dink around with chonky rope.

[emily_rugburn@lgbtqia.space]

@thejikz a rug would be great with that type of rope

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

Further work on the hook, I removed a lot morw material on the jaw(? correct term ?) and now it grabs the rope better, since this is chord, ot ia very rigid, unlike yarn. Other chonky fibers are normally more plush or squishy.
#crochet #rope #homemade

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

This takes a LOT of rope. I can hope for a seat cover at this point. LOL #crochet

[kokorins@fosstodon.org]

@thejikz nice experiment. How thick is it?

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@kokorins 3/8 rope, its turning out over an inch thick in total I think. My squirrwl brain is conceptualizing a seat I can suspend from a tree now...

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

The hook has been finish sanded sufficient for "production", I mean it was fine, but now it looks pretty. It is also HEAVY. I love this very thick and tactile form of knotting up the place. I make these with tool steel punches from Harbor Freight. The same principles could be applied to bamboo, aluminum rod, etc, but thes are built for me, and I have proven to be a bit hard on my hooks. One of my spawn banned me from borrowing theirs...
I accepted this and started making my own.

#homemade #steel #crochet #tools

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

I do not condone violence for it's own sake, but if one needed to stab a motherfucker in defence, this would do in a pinch.

[bazkie@beige.party]

@thejikz beautiful!

[emily_rugburn@lgbtqia.space]

@thejikz like a large maglite. works as both a flashlight and to hit someone over the head with

[kerravonsen@mastodon.au]

@thejikz Both effective and aesthetically pleasing.

And what are you actually making with your rope-crochet? Baskets?

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@emily_rugburn and even less conspicuous! LOL

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@kerravonsen I want to get to that maybe, but currently this lark will be a seat cover due to amounts. If I find a 500' spool on sale, maybe that or a yard swing.

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@bazkie
I really love this medium. Metal is in my bones...not like wolverine, but ya know. There is something so satisfying and final about how it shapes. Then it can help make stuff?! Bonus!!

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

Completed!! I saw that I was running out of rope, so it became a decorative nautilus shell. Using the tool steel hook was imperative for this rope, it is stiff and tough to work unless you have a stout one, even if you preplan your loops a bit.
I was a bit surprised how much rope this eats up, but totally worth it. I love the end shape, it may go on a wall or something.

#crochet #finished