This is not a critique of the piece, as I like it how it is, but I could also imagine a key ring with a longer chain attached somehow to the main body piece? Not that I'd know/understand how that's done but... I can picture it, you know?
Still a bitch of a thing for the sister to do/say
Okay, that's fair, but it still could have been said better. From the sound of it, that's the first thing she said about the whole project and that's AFTER not giving input on where she'd want it in the first place.
So yeah... Maybe she thought it was an easy change, but she still could have been mindful of the fact that her sibling MADE her something
This is common with my family too; when I first started crocheting and knitting, they didn't understand the work and the effort that goes into making things this way, so I would make them things sometimes, and they would say something like "oh, would it be too difficult to (fill in the blank)?" Sometimes I could, sometimes I couldn't.
My brother did this same thing to me once; he had a tendency to ask for these big, complicated projects, and I couldn't always give him what he wanted. He even asked me to stop making him stuff, and yes, that made me mad. But I thought about it and told myself: "Well, that's okay if he doesn't want things from me. I don't need to make him things just bc he's my brother."
My dad is the same way, too; at first, he saw me working my fingers to the bone to make things, and he would tell me outright not to make him stuff, which did hurt in the beginning. I wanted so badly to make them things, but I realized if they aren't going to use them or enjoy them, I'd be working against myself.
Now I know that I could make anything for my granny, my mom, my nieces and nephews, and my bff, bc they will use and enjoy what I make. My dad and brother understand now that I love what I do, and it feels good that I don't "have to" make things for them 👍🏻
Hope this helps 😊🫶🏻
Yeah I was gonna say it sounds like your brother and your dad just don't want you to feel like you HAVE TO. Make them things.
I've been really lucky with my crafting gifts. I've only gifted one thing so far and she really loved it and hasn't mentioned a thing about asking for more or something different or anything like that. I really appreciate it cuz I'm REALLY slow with my projects so it makes me really happy that I can do whatever I want at my own pace and not worry about someone WAITING for a piece.
Yes, and it puts less performance stress on me! I can then move on to things that I know I or someone else will enjoy 😊
I find honesty is the best way to go about things; like I came to my brother once and said: "Look, I have really worked hard on what you've asked for, but it's beyond my skill" or " I can't seem to get it exactly right. I can't make this." And he ended up understanding.
Or even a simple "no" works, too. That's always been difficult for me to say, but I've gotten better at it lately 😌 I never realized not only how easy that is to say, but also how easily some people handle it.
My suggestion is to say "well I guess next time you can make your own if you aren't going to tell me where you want the ring until it's too late" to the sister.
Was his name-o!
Also, yes, I think a “dog collar + leash” with a key ring at the end would’ve been super cute, but this placement is also perfectly fine and the design is still pretty awesome. This feels more about relationship dynamics though.
i made one of these and attached the thing at the top in between the ears, you just can’t undo it but having it not secured for a keychain would mean you’re waking around with a little red sausage lol
either way, it looks really cute, it’s such a silly nitpick
I’m 56 and my sister suggested on a crowded elevator that I use the Lume she bought. She has told me I stink for at least 50 years. Biological Sisters suck. Ask your crochet sisters before you go to that bitch.
Tell your sister that her attitude and suggestion stinks, but Lume won't help that.
That was so rude and obnoxious of her to say in front of an elevator full of people, strangers no less! I'm sorry she embarrassed you like that so badly. That's uncalled for.
Well your sister and mine aren't the same, so I can only assume that goes for many people.
Difference is I couldn't care less if she thinks I stink or not. Life is too short to be perpetually offended.
You could probably bend out the closest jump ring and just slip it out, or if it doesn’t have jump rings, cut the closest piece with some pliers and slide it out. That being said, your sister said a really rude and unnecessary thing, because this is super cute. IF you decide to un-loop the jump ring, I’d put it on a longer chain at the neck, maybe with a bow or something to make it look like a collar. But if you decide to leave it, be proud, this is adorable!
This is exactly what I was thinking! I've made enough jewelry that my mind immediately jumped to ways to remove the keychain. If the link was worked into the stitching itself so removing it would enable it to unravel, leaving that one and removing the next would be fine. No one would notice without close inspection.
I also love the dog collar idea, I hadn't thought of a bowtie, that'd be adorable!
OOP, your sister is being a mean sister. I don't know how old the two of you are, but hopefully she grows out of it. She likely said that either knowing it would upset you or with that intention. I know from personal experience that saying to ignore her won't work, that takes sooo much practice. I'd advise not asking her input in the future and if she provides it unsolicited point out that no one asked her. I'd also recommend learning about grey rocking, you may need it. Sincerely, someone with a very mean older sibling who thankfully grew out of it.
This is exactly what I was going to say so, yeah, this. The dog is really well-made and evenly stitched, you did a fantastic job on it. Just give it to someone else or put it in a bag with a cheerful note for someone to find. Your sister is being a pill for reasons unrelated to the keychain. I hope you can sort it out at some point in the future.
why are you letting her opinion change yours? You liked it before she said anything, the keychain hasn't changed. You're allowed to like something she doesn't.
Exactly! It's adorable! Sounds like her sister didn't say anything remotely bad about the actual crochet balloon dog itself, she just didn't like the keychain placement. It's an easy fix and OP can still be proud of their work.
yea… OP i empathize with you here and maybe your sister could have been kinder about it - but part of crocheting for people and just life is learning to understand people have different opinions, and it shouldn’t upset you to the point of making you cry and hate your work. this is obviously an extremely well done and cute piece (just bought a similar pattern bc of this post!) so you should be proud of yourself.
Same! I just don’t understand why people get so upset over things like this. But I guess im kinda an asshole because I don’t care about what other people think. Especially considering the key chain looks exceptionally well made. The tension looks uniform and very well done. Also I think some people do it (and even make up fake scenarios) so that everyone can tell them how awesome it looks (not saying OP is doing that) for a bit of validation.
You need to have way more confidence in yourself. Maybe look into some therapy or self-help to build that up. Cause someone telling you they don’t like something you made shouldn’t 1. Make you cry for ten minutes and 2. Make you hate what you created.
Don’t live your life for the opinions of others. You will NEVER be able to please everyone. You can only please some of the people some of the time. And I suggest that NOT be your motivation for existing.
It’s a cute keychain.
yeah this!!! it’s hard when it’s family and maybe OP is young but you have to be able to not sway your opinions after one small comment. easier said than done but we all gotta try!!
It doesn't sound like she even said she disliked it. It was an offhand comment, and absolutely not something that should have you hating your work like that or crying for so long. I'd suggest not making things for anyone except yourself, simply because everyone has opinions and it isn't worth getting yourself bothered.
It looks amazing, take pride in what you made. It's very cute (and now I'm going to make a mini keychain one for myself, to match the one on my desk)
Did you attach it directly to the split ring, or to the smaller ring? If the small ring, you should be able to open it up with a pair of pliers or even your fingers and slip it out without damaging the piece, then you could attach it somewhere else. If it's the split ring, you should be able to feed it out just like a key. If any threads start coming loose you could stitch them down with some similar-coloured thread to make sure they're secure.
As for where else to put the ring... maybe give him a little collar/harness and attach it in the neck/shoulder area?
ETA: If you ever make another one, here's my suggestion for the keyring: before you stuff it, put it around the neck. Then it would be a nice little 'collar' you could connect a second ring to for the actual keys. I have lost so many cute keychains because the connection eventually just gave and I didn't notice it fall. To lose a keyring around the neck you'd have to not notice an entire decapitation.
Oh, honey. The keychain is in the perfect location!! It would be weird and awkward anywhere else on the dog. I didn’t even think about it, it’s so perfect! Was just in awe of the absolutely amazing crochet balloon dog!!!! Well done. 🥳🥳🥳
First of all, it looks great. ♥️
But if you really don't like it, then here's my version: I made a harness for the dog: a tiny black square with a neck strap and a girth strap. The keyring's on a "leash". 😁
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>I finished it like 15 minutes ago and I was so excited to show my sister
Sounds like you liked it where you put it and were excited about the finished piece. You're allowed to have a different opinion then your sister. If you like that's what counts
I think the placement looks fine to me! But if it's bothering y'all that much, you could easily get pliers and unbend the jump ring above the one attached to the string and put it somewhere else. That way nothing comes unraveled and your sister can pick a new spot. But aybe you should show your sister how the keychain would look before attaching it, that way to avoid this again.
Everyone calling her a bitch, rude, or disrespectful and saying you should never make anything for her ever again is being a bit dramatic.. OP's sister said she didnt like the *placement of the keychain*, and nothing offensive about OP's actual crocheting (which is adorable btw)!
Use a needle nose pliers to carefully open the jump ring that attaches to the tail, just enough to turn it until the thread slips off the opening. Then carefully squeeze the jump ring back to close it, and hand it and the darling balloon animal to sis and tell her she can attach it wherever she wants.
First off, I think it looks fine. If you like it, that's what matters. You're allowed to have a different opinion.
But to the comenters here, most of y'all don't pass the vibe check. Just because the sister said it looks bad doesn't automatically make her a bitch or any of the awful things some of you have started ranting about. Some people are blunt. Perhaps she said it differently than the poster stated on here. Perhaps not. Maybe the sister thought it would look good there, but upon seeing it, realized it wasn't how she thought it would look.
Ultimately, the poster asked for an opinion and got one. Not everyone will like things we make or like every part of something we make, and some will say so out loud. It's okay to be upset if someone doesn't like it, but letting their ruin a mood so intensely is only on OP unless the sister said some really out if locket things, which isn't the case based only on the information the poster shared.
Frankly, it's concerning how quick some of you were to jump to name calling and disparaging comments.
Siblings do this type of thing to each other all the time, lol. It’s ONE opinion, and certainly noting to cry over. Could SHE do a better job? I think it’s adorable, and the ring placement doesn’t make it any less adorable. Don’t beat yourself up, but definitely don’t ask her opinion ever again 😉😊
It looks fine. If you really dislike it, you could take a pair of pliers or something and open the ring that's sewn to the tail, and just slide it out. They're usually not closed, solid rings, there should be a gap that you can pry open. Otherwise, a cheap pair of wire cutters will be enough to cut open a solid ring. You don't need anything fancy - if you search for "jewelry pliers set" on Amazon, AliExpress, or any similar site, you should be able to get a set of three for like $7-ish.
I totally understand when one wrong comment from one wrong person just gets in your head and ruins something, even if you know that their opinion shouldn't matter that much - it's very frustrating when the brain latches on to crap like that instead of brushing it off and sticking with "but *I* like it, and that's the important thing!"
I might be dumb, but can't you just bend the metal ring to remove it? You don't even have to touch the yarn.
If you looped 2 paperclips into the closet ring of the Keychain, you can pull the paperclips to pull the ring apart.
A) Don't let your sister make you cry. She gains power by drinking tears and eating misery. Do not feed her.
B) Take your adorable balloon dog and give it to l.i.t.e.r.a.l.l.y anyone else on earth. Give it to a friend, your mom or some little kid in your neighborhood that you know. Someday, you'll see it attached to a backpack or hanging from a rear view mirror someday and that will make you happy.
C) You are a maker. You make things. Things that have value. Those items, when received, will be appreciated and become someone's little trinket. Think twice before you expend time, effort, materials and feckin' optimism on your sister. She doesn't know how to receive a gift with gratitude or grace.
That looks like the best place??? And it's super awesome! Sorry she said that, but I think she's wrong. Maybe mid back also works, but where it is is fine, and you did a great job on it 😁😁😁
Why are you crying? You don't need to unravel the crochet to get the ring out, grab the ring near the cut, with the cut positioned up, with your ring fingers and thunbs, push one side forward, the other side back and you'll open the ring, rotate and take it out. Then find the olace you want it to be and slide it into one of the stitches and close the ring back.
Note: don't pull the ring open to look like a C, you'll never be able to close it.
It is gorgeous and to me the keychain placement looks perfect! I would absolutely buy this cutie in a heartbeat! Your sister was rude and inconsiderate, sending virtual crocheter hugs :3
process that anger and sadness, then honestly move on. not everyone is gonna like everything, even if they told you to do it. all the time, people commission artists and ask them for specific details, then get mad because the details they wanted dont work out. your art is about what works for you, who cares if she thinks it looks bad? its yours and you worked hard on it and you liked it! you cant please everyone, when im hung up on others' petty opinions i remember: "Figure out who you are and do it on purpose."
I think it looks good. But I have doubts over keyring placement often enough that I've learned to stitch it on with a separate bit of yarn so I can snip the yarn over the keyring ring if I change my mind, without the rest unravelling.
It does look cute! That being said, take a deep breath, forgive your sibling, and try to move it. Ask her where she thinks it would look better. Or just do another one and put the keychain in a different spot?.
That being said:
One time, I made an entire wearable mermaid tail for my toddler daughter. I got to the end and was doing the two fins, and I finished the second one without realizing I was missing a few rows. One fin came out one size, and the second one came out significantly smaller. Although my OCD kicked in immediately, and I really wanted to unravel and redo it, I decided that she probably wouldn't care nearly as much, and it would lead to a good life lesson that things are not always equal on both sides. She has never mentioned it, ever.
Sometimes things finish the way they are meant to finish, and everyone can just deal with it! 😁
Hopefully helpful tip if it's not already been suggested: you can use pliers to "open" the chain link closest to the cute little balloon pup and remove it that way.
I think the key chain placement is fine where it is. The only other position would be its back, near the shoulders so it hangs the right way up. Can you undo the thread gently or is it really firm? If you really want to change it, could you clip the metal and use a new keychain? Or dab superglue on the yarn so it won't unravel? Maybe if you added a little beaded bling collar it would look great!
I don’t mean to be rude but why do you care SO much what she thinks? You like it. For what it’s worth, I like it, most of the comments seem to like it.
Maybe her opinion isn’t the popular one. You took a sample size of one person and then it seems allowed yourself to oversee your own amazing work.
Next time, post here! The hive mind is better than one persons opinion!
I was a little sensitive when it happened, I was not expecting such a reaction so I guess I just couldn't control myself. I love my work, I always did just took a little break lol. Thank you for your sweet comment, it means a lot :)
I can definitely get that. When you’re proud of something and 100% expecting a positive reaction (especially since it was HER suggestion) and not getting it, it’s like a punch to the stomach sometimes.
YOU ARE TALENTED. This is adorable!
I think it looks so cute. Before reading your description I was trying so hard to figure out what the flaw was. Turns out, there isn't any!!!! It is adorable I love it. Your sister just made a flippant comment, don't let her soil your love for the beautiful thing you made <3
Use some jeweler wire pliers and undo the metal parts, then place them on like the center of the back (it would look good in my opinion) and then use the pliers to close again.
Siblings... can't live with 'em, can't sell 'em for cash *or* yarn, can't even use 'em for target practice with a crochet hook on a homemade slingshot.
Your keychain is adorable. I like the ring there. Your sister gets no homemade gifts. That needs to be a law.
Sometimes people change their minds when they see the result. It’s okay. I don’t know your and your sisters dynamic so maybe she really was trying to hurt your feelings, but also maybe she just realized she didn’t like it that way after all once she saw it.
I understand you’re sad but honestly it still looks very cute to me and I would personally err on the side of caution and figure your sister didn’t mean anything rude by it! 🤷🏼♀️
This is a lot deeper than a keychain. You need to stop letting your sister have so much power over you. Recognize her for the mean girl that she is, and know that she will always entertain herself by upsetting you. Her comment has no basis other than "This will upset OP and that makes me feel powerful."
The keychain is adorable. Your sister is mean as a snake. You need to take control of your thoughts and self-esteem. Do you like the doggy or don't you? Who gives rat's @$$ what she thinks?
You are putting way too much thought behind "The placement looks bad". She was asked for an opinion and gave it. OP crying is almost irrelevant to the comment because it is in no way mean enough to warrant that reaction. She is allowed to dislike the placement, as she was asked her opinion that she shouldn't have been asked fkr to begin with because she's not a creative and likely doesn't think about the effort gone into it. She's not a mean girl. She doesn't have to be dehumanized because OP is sad. Two can coexist.
If there’s one thing I understood in life, it was to not give a s*** about what my sisters think 😂
It looks great. Keep your head high and I can give you my address if you want to get rid of it 😂
I first read this and thought it was a request from your sister, and thought oof ungrateful recipient that stings... Now I'm realizing this is you making something for yourself that you like, and she added her rancid vibes?
Nah she can go lay an egg. It's adorable
I absolutely love it. I want to make one! Where did you get the pattern?
Also, if you want to put the keychain on the body, you could sew it on after (obviously on the next one). I would make a fleet of them!
Just as a side note, don't stop being creative or hating something because of someone else's opinion. You're obviously good at this and although you might want the praise, try to make peace with the fact that you might not get it from who you want it from. Also, consider the source when it comes to criticism. I don't always consider someone's opinion if they don't actually know anything about the art form. If someone is as or more experienced than I am, I definitely hear them.
Only other thing I can imagine doing is making a tiny harness out of chain stitches and attaching the ring to that. Hopefully it's a jump ring and you can rotate it off.
In any case, that's a super rude thing for your sister to say. It looks so cute and I would be happy with this as a gift!
Personally I like it better this way. Something around the neck or by the head makes me feel like the dog is getting hanged. Gruesome maybe, sorry lol. And in the body, it wouldn’t look right, imo, like the balance would be off.
I adore it though, it’s so cute! Also, I’ve done this pattern before.. sooooo many rows lol.
No way!! I love it!! Don’t think too much about it! Anyone who sees this will love it! If you make one again play with placement but please be proud of this amazing creation!!
It’s adorable! You did a great job and the keychain on the end of the tail is perfectly logical. It looks great! Don’t let others critiques stunted your creativity. You’re amazing! 🐶
I think it looks amazing, but if you really want to move the keyring (if it's possible) I'd suggest placing it on the connector part between the ears. If you can get a jump ring all the way around that section of stitches I think it would be really secure without looking like he'd been caught by a mob and strung up lol
But honestly, unfair feedback from your sister, and I wouldn't let it bother you too much. Some people just wanna rain all over others. ❤️
I have a pattern book with a dozen balloon animal patterns, one of which is this tiny dog. They show the ring EXCATLY where you have it. It looks great! 😊
This is why I don't make things for people and if I do they're not involved and blindsided by the gift at the time of gifting. They're more grateful and I still get to enjoy creating. Ugh! It looks great why can't she be grateful!
This is so cute OP!! Your sis sounds jelly. Before I read your caption(I didn’t read the title at first) I would have guessed this was a “look at how cute this thing is made is” type of post. I didn’t question the keychain placement at all!
I have this pattern and I think I might make one this weekend. I love it and I hope you’re proud of it!!
Don't let your sister's comments dampen your feelings about your work, it turned out nicely! I'm sure one you figure out how to safely remove the hardware you'll be proud of your accomplishment again. Just take this as a learning lesson that you should look up references or ask reddit if you have doubts. Although interestingly enough when I googled balloon dog keychain, the first image had the ring attached to the tai l while all the others had it on either the head or back.
It looks really good, where you placed the key chain seems like the most logical place to me, everything about the piece looks good and it's fine how it is.
I think it looks absolutely fine and very cute. I don't think it really matters where it goes as long as you're happy with your achievement!
Just sit it in front of you and go, "I made that! I MADE IT! No one else did, I did, and I'm dead proud of myself for it!" No matter what, do not let anyone bring you down for something you have achieved no matter how big or small that achievement is.
First off. Sisters rude! Secondly, use some pliers or scissors (depending on its thickness) and cut the rings of the chain itself! Or add another chain on its head and connect them with a longer chain AND make a non usable balloon dog purse. 😂😂
Sorry, but this whole situation is stupid. I would pay money for this. Please don’t give other people so much power and control over you. Your sister’s dumb opinion is a reflection of herself not you. You deserve to be proud of your work.
I think it is cute. Don’t worry about what others say. You can change it for next time if you would like to. I make items and I learn as I go and make changes.
I would in the future not care about what people think about your craft! People will always find something wrong. Make what you like and how you like it.
Hope this helps.
who are these people who crush their loved ones' feelings so readily
An acquaintance of mine made me an amigurumi seven years ago and I still keep it dusted and loved and show it off on my work desk every single day
if my family member made me something like this I'd have it as my profile pic for the rest of my life
I think it looks super cute as is and would absolutely love to see a pattern so I can make a few.
As to your sister, like others have said sisters can sometimes be cruel, I have an older sister myself and sometimes we are inseparable other times we can't stand to be in the same room as each other.
I love your keychin. Please don't let anyone shit on your craft. There will ALWAYS be someone who feels the need to criticize whatever you create. The only time I would want someone to say anything critical is if 1. I asked, 2. My design somehow appeared to make an obscene image, and depending on what that was, it might be a happy accident. If it's for a kid, then it needs fixing. If it's something that maybe looks like a full frontal of a lady's bits, it may just stay. But I'm petty and enjoy shocking people.
Don't allow anyone to squash your joy.
It looks awesome. The end of the tail in a magic ring is a very smart place to put it. Secure and looks good. If she wants to bitch maybe make her a new one but make it look like the dog is pooping the Keychain (yes I am petty). I bet she realizes your original idea was great and wow that was a rotten response to such a cute gift.
I haven't read all the comments yet, but just wanted to offer to take it off your hands cause it's so cute!
Deciding where things go on these types of items is always a challenge for me. Should the little bow go on the right or the left side.
Doggie turned out great! Siblings on the other hand can be jerks.
I'd wish I had a sister who would make me this. That's so rude.
But I think it's possible to break the metal ring in half instead of the stitch? Do you have jewelry cutters? But I'd leave it be and keep it lol
It’s adorable! Tell her to shove it, it was her idea anyway. Where else would you put it? That’s where the stick would go if you got him at a carnival or something. I think he’s precious.
It looks great, but if you hate it, you can just cut off the metal jump ring looking chains and get pliers and put them on the other side? Not sure what kind of metal but most keychains's little jump rings are pliable. ❤️
Keep it and use it yourself, don't make her anything else, it's cute and she's a rude ingrate.
Also, I agree, I think if you use some pillars you should be able bend the jump ring that is through the yarn open, then reattached it elsewhere. I Andy agree that you should put it at the neck then make a little collar.
Then keep it yourself, your sister deserved nothing after that.
~not sure how it’s attached, but if it’s just by the loop of the chain you should be able to easily remove it! you just need to use pliers to open the chain piece. or if you don’t have pliers, you could just use something straight that will fit through the hole and pry it open that way! c:
What is your sister's problem? It looks so cute, I immediately said to my bf "Hey look how cute this is!" Hope you can look at it again and be proud. Your sister is just evil
Ugh. Don't let someone else make you feel badly about an awesome accomplishment you did. She is probably just jealous that you have talent. The Keychain placement - and the dog! - look great
It looks great. Common place for attachment, but since you are unsatisfied may added something like this will help. Lots are on Temu or can be found in the sewing section of hobby stores
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If there will be keys on the keyring, the tail is perfect because it protects most of the balloon dog from getting mixed up with they keys. I hope you are able to like this piece again. It's very cute! I think you did a great job.
It doesn't look bad there, and even if it did, that would be ok. Your sister doesn't understand the work or care youve put into your craft. Her opinion didn't matter when she suggested to put the keychain in the tail, and her opinion doesn't matter now that she flippantly "thinks it looks bad".
You've made a lovely keychain, and your skills are worthwhile.
I didn't have internet so I couldn't reply to anyone but thank you for all of your kind messages. I made the post right after the events so I was just really emotional. I didn't change anything and don't plan to. I also talked with my sister and told her that it made me sad and we had a good talk. Thank you again for all of the comments, much love <3
Put it on the tail...
Looks stupid on the tail...
What do you mean make one yourself? I can't!
I don't complain all the time!!
Hello?
Hello?
Hellooooo???
Why aren't you answering me?!!
I don't even care. Therapy is great. Crying because someone suggested something, you did it, and then they didn't like it is ... not very functional or healthy in my book.
Here's a virtual hug 🤗🫂🤗
It looks perfect, you did nothing wrong! Maybe your sister was jealous because it looks great and she didn't make it. (Or can't, I don't know if she crochets)
You should keep that or give it to someone who loves it.
First of all this is really cute and the keyring looks absolutely fine.
Second, dont ask her opinion if she has a habit of putting you down. Shes not gonna change, some people thrive from making other people feel bad about them selves because it makes them feel better. You loved it before she said anything so you should keep loving it, because it deserves to be loved!! You did a really good job and you should focus on that 🖤
Don’t let other people steal your joy. Your sister is flipping rude, stop putting any stock on what she says.
Tell her to apologize, that was ignorant.
Your sister is being quite passive aggressive. Insulting your work is never ok. I think your balloon animal is absolutely adorable! I love where you placed the ring. Please ignore her bad energy and try to focus on how cute it is. You’re very talented.
It looks great. That's exactly where I would have placed it (I can see a few other places as well but I like where it is) don't let someone elses opinion affect your art. Don't ask their opinions either, it's an expression of you, not an expression of them. Don't let her ruin the joy you had when you created this piece. It's wonderful and fun
OP, this is the cutest dang thing I've seen all week.
I love it. Did you share the pattern at all? I'm terrible at amiguri, but I'd try it again to make this - and I'd put the key ring exactly where you did!
I just shared in different comments (because I forgot to do it lol) It's a free pattern by Gloria B on raverly. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balloon-dog-9
It's very easy to make you should definetely give it a try.
Add another one at the head and create a small purse (by linking both with either leather or metallic strap). Otherwise, your balloon dog is super cute.
I’m sure your sister is a lovely person. But that doesn’t mean she has taste. It looks great! I’d be very proud of it and just laugh at her. Her problem here should not become your problem. Chin up!
Love this so much! You did a great job and I think the placement of the key ring makes the most sense. Putting it on the body would have required a chain of some sort which could have broken or gotten snagged easily, and putting it on the head would just look off. I think it’s fantastic.
I’d just open up the metal loop that is captured in the magic ring and remove it. If that isn’t possible, I’d snip through that loop with wire cutters and remove it.
…where else on that would the keychain even go?? It honestly looks naturally placed to me.
This is not a critique of the piece, as I like it how it is, but I could also imagine a key ring with a longer chain attached somehow to the main body piece? Not that I'd know/understand how that's done but... I can picture it, you know? Still a bitch of a thing for the sister to do/say
Or somehow attached near the neck area like a dog tag? I personally think on the tail looks perfectly fine.
Yeah I think it looks perfectly fine too.
Might also look like hanging the dog....tail looks good.
The sister probably thought it would be an easy change
Okay, that's fair, but it still could have been said better. From the sound of it, that's the first thing she said about the whole project and that's AFTER not giving input on where she'd want it in the first place. So yeah... Maybe she thought it was an easy change, but she still could have been mindful of the fact that her sibling MADE her something
This is common with my family too; when I first started crocheting and knitting, they didn't understand the work and the effort that goes into making things this way, so I would make them things sometimes, and they would say something like "oh, would it be too difficult to (fill in the blank)?" Sometimes I could, sometimes I couldn't. My brother did this same thing to me once; he had a tendency to ask for these big, complicated projects, and I couldn't always give him what he wanted. He even asked me to stop making him stuff, and yes, that made me mad. But I thought about it and told myself: "Well, that's okay if he doesn't want things from me. I don't need to make him things just bc he's my brother." My dad is the same way, too; at first, he saw me working my fingers to the bone to make things, and he would tell me outright not to make him stuff, which did hurt in the beginning. I wanted so badly to make them things, but I realized if they aren't going to use them or enjoy them, I'd be working against myself. Now I know that I could make anything for my granny, my mom, my nieces and nephews, and my bff, bc they will use and enjoy what I make. My dad and brother understand now that I love what I do, and it feels good that I don't "have to" make things for them 👍🏻 Hope this helps 😊🫶🏻
Yeah I was gonna say it sounds like your brother and your dad just don't want you to feel like you HAVE TO. Make them things. I've been really lucky with my crafting gifts. I've only gifted one thing so far and she really loved it and hasn't mentioned a thing about asking for more or something different or anything like that. I really appreciate it cuz I'm REALLY slow with my projects so it makes me really happy that I can do whatever I want at my own pace and not worry about someone WAITING for a piece.
Yes, and it puts less performance stress on me! I can then move on to things that I know I or someone else will enjoy 😊 I find honesty is the best way to go about things; like I came to my brother once and said: "Look, I have really worked hard on what you've asked for, but it's beyond my skill" or " I can't seem to get it exactly right. I can't make this." And he ended up understanding. Or even a simple "no" works, too. That's always been difficult for me to say, but I've gotten better at it lately 😌 I never realized not only how easy that is to say, but also how easily some people handle it.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Hence why the sister shouldn't have said anything
My suggestion would be to make a little collar and attach the chain of the ring to it like a little lead.
My suggestion would be to care less what other people think. :)
Yes! My thoughts exactly
My suggestion is to say "well I guess next time you can make your own if you aren't going to tell me where you want the ring until it's too late" to the sister.
I don't think OP made this for their sister though? I think OP was just asking the sister for an opinion but was making it for themself?
might look like its hanging though
Bingo!
Was his name-o! Also, yes, I think a “dog collar + leash” with a key ring at the end would’ve been super cute, but this placement is also perfectly fine and the design is still pretty awesome. This feels more about relationship dynamics though.
i made one of these and attached the thing at the top in between the ears, you just can’t undo it but having it not secured for a keychain would mean you’re waking around with a little red sausage lol either way, it looks really cute, it’s such a silly nitpick
Between the ears is where I would pick.
I’m 56 and my sister suggested on a crowded elevator that I use the Lume she bought. She has told me I stink for at least 50 years. Biological Sisters suck. Ask your crochet sisters before you go to that bitch.
Tell your sister that her attitude and suggestion stinks, but Lume won't help that. That was so rude and obnoxious of her to say in front of an elevator full of people, strangers no less! I'm sorry she embarrassed you like that so badly. That's uncalled for.
Well your sister and mine aren't the same, so I can only assume that goes for many people. Difference is I couldn't care less if she thinks I stink or not. Life is too short to be perpetually offended.
Maybe the ears? But tail or ears are nly two place it makes sense to me.
I’d put it on the head
Exactly! That’s exactly where it should go.
You could probably bend out the closest jump ring and just slip it out, or if it doesn’t have jump rings, cut the closest piece with some pliers and slide it out. That being said, your sister said a really rude and unnecessary thing, because this is super cute. IF you decide to un-loop the jump ring, I’d put it on a longer chain at the neck, maybe with a bow or something to make it look like a collar. But if you decide to leave it, be proud, this is adorable!
This is exactly what I was thinking! I've made enough jewelry that my mind immediately jumped to ways to remove the keychain. If the link was worked into the stitching itself so removing it would enable it to unravel, leaving that one and removing the next would be fine. No one would notice without close inspection. I also love the dog collar idea, I hadn't thought of a bowtie, that'd be adorable! OOP, your sister is being a mean sister. I don't know how old the two of you are, but hopefully she grows out of it. She likely said that either knowing it would upset you or with that intention. I know from personal experience that saying to ignore her won't work, that takes sooo much practice. I'd advise not asking her input in the future and if she provides it unsolicited point out that no one asked her. I'd also recommend learning about grey rocking, you may need it. Sincerely, someone with a very mean older sibling who thankfully grew out of it.
Ha ha, mine never did. But she’s gone now, so…
This is exactly what I was going to say so, yeah, this. The dog is really well-made and evenly stitched, you did a fantastic job on it. Just give it to someone else or put it in a bag with a cheerful note for someone to find. Your sister is being a pill for reasons unrelated to the keychain. I hope you can sort it out at some point in the future.
That's a neat idea!
why are you letting her opinion change yours? You liked it before she said anything, the keychain hasn't changed. You're allowed to like something she doesn't.
Exactly! It's adorable! Sounds like her sister didn't say anything remotely bad about the actual crochet balloon dog itself, she just didn't like the keychain placement. It's an easy fix and OP can still be proud of their work.
I don't even think she should fix anything, she liked it before her sister said anything.
yea… OP i empathize with you here and maybe your sister could have been kinder about it - but part of crocheting for people and just life is learning to understand people have different opinions, and it shouldn’t upset you to the point of making you cry and hate your work. this is obviously an extremely well done and cute piece (just bought a similar pattern bc of this post!) so you should be proud of yourself.
I actually really love it so idk to each their own🤷🏻♀️
Same! 👏
People keep making posts like this and I never understand what the issue is
Same! I just don’t understand why people get so upset over things like this. But I guess im kinda an asshole because I don’t care about what other people think. Especially considering the key chain looks exceptionally well made. The tension looks uniform and very well done. Also I think some people do it (and even make up fake scenarios) so that everyone can tell them how awesome it looks (not saying OP is doing that) for a bit of validation.
I follow this sub and posts like this are literally the only thing that shows up on my feed for this sub. Honestly, just seems unhinged.
imo she should just make another one with the keyring somewhere else and compare. it's really not that deep
Especially the “crying for 10 minutes”. I know some people who are more susceptible to crying but come on now.
It looks great! Absolutely positively not worth getting upset about. Question: does she crochet?
Also, I feel like you need a hug, so here ya go 🤗
Seconded! 🤗🤗🤗 The dog is perfect and I would have put the keyring on the tail exactly as you've done!
Thirded lol it looks so cute and I would be happy to put keys on it and carry it around!!
Fourthed! Your sister is being bitchy and you did a lovely job! It looks super cute <3 <3
Do not accept critique from non-creators. Or jerks for that matter. It's cute! I'd happily have it accessorize my keychain.
Honestly, sometimes it's worth disregarding critique from creators too. Some of them can be real gatekeep-y \*coughr/knittingcough\*
That's really shitty I'm sorry. I'd recommend not making anything for her again
Also I think this is really cute!
Your sister is wrong, it looks fine. It's very cute, you did a great job.
You need to have way more confidence in yourself. Maybe look into some therapy or self-help to build that up. Cause someone telling you they don’t like something you made shouldn’t 1. Make you cry for ten minutes and 2. Make you hate what you created. Don’t live your life for the opinions of others. You will NEVER be able to please everyone. You can only please some of the people some of the time. And I suggest that NOT be your motivation for existing. It’s a cute keychain.
yeah this!!! it’s hard when it’s family and maybe OP is young but you have to be able to not sway your opinions after one small comment. easier said than done but we all gotta try!!
Very well said!
It doesn't sound like she even said she disliked it. It was an offhand comment, and absolutely not something that should have you hating your work like that or crying for so long. I'd suggest not making things for anyone except yourself, simply because everyone has opinions and it isn't worth getting yourself bothered. It looks amazing, take pride in what you made. It's very cute (and now I'm going to make a mini keychain one for myself, to match the one on my desk)
Dude, I was scrolling and thought this was so freakin cute! If she don't want it, I'd take it xD
Ikr!!! I love this little thing
Did you attach it directly to the split ring, or to the smaller ring? If the small ring, you should be able to open it up with a pair of pliers or even your fingers and slip it out without damaging the piece, then you could attach it somewhere else. If it's the split ring, you should be able to feed it out just like a key. If any threads start coming loose you could stitch them down with some similar-coloured thread to make sure they're secure. As for where else to put the ring... maybe give him a little collar/harness and attach it in the neck/shoulder area? ETA: If you ever make another one, here's my suggestion for the keyring: before you stuff it, put it around the neck. Then it would be a nice little 'collar' you could connect a second ring to for the actual keys. I have lost so many cute keychains because the connection eventually just gave and I didn't notice it fall. To lose a keyring around the neck you'd have to not notice an entire decapitation.
Oh, honey. The keychain is in the perfect location!! It would be weird and awkward anywhere else on the dog. I didn’t even think about it, it’s so perfect! Was just in awe of the absolutely amazing crochet balloon dog!!!! Well done. 🥳🥳🥳
This is adorable and your sister is wrong.
First of all, it looks great. ♥️ But if you really don't like it, then here's my version: I made a harness for the dog: a tiny black square with a neck strap and a girth strap. The keyring's on a "leash". 😁 https://preview.redd.it/own769888rad1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd51a82e8dac75fd983d6bae2940ae07ab3a079e
It looks great! Let her make her own keychain since she's sooo unappreciative!👍
Maybe don’t ask your sister anymore. Did YOU like it before she said it looked bad? I think it looks perfectly fine.
Honestly I saw the picture and there little balloon dog made me smile. I think it’s adorable!
>I finished it like 15 minutes ago and I was so excited to show my sister Sounds like you liked it where you put it and were excited about the finished piece. You're allowed to have a different opinion then your sister. If you like that's what counts
I think the placement looks fine to me! But if it's bothering y'all that much, you could easily get pliers and unbend the jump ring above the one attached to the string and put it somewhere else. That way nothing comes unraveled and your sister can pick a new spot. But aybe you should show your sister how the keychain would look before attaching it, that way to avoid this again. Everyone calling her a bitch, rude, or disrespectful and saying you should never make anything for her ever again is being a bit dramatic.. OP's sister said she didnt like the *placement of the keychain*, and nothing offensive about OP's actual crocheting (which is adorable btw)!
Use a needle nose pliers to carefully open the jump ring that attaches to the tail, just enough to turn it until the thread slips off the opening. Then carefully squeeze the jump ring back to close it, and hand it and the darling balloon animal to sis and tell her she can attach it wherever she wants.
Why dos your sister opinion matter that much?
First off, I think it looks fine. If you like it, that's what matters. You're allowed to have a different opinion. But to the comenters here, most of y'all don't pass the vibe check. Just because the sister said it looks bad doesn't automatically make her a bitch or any of the awful things some of you have started ranting about. Some people are blunt. Perhaps she said it differently than the poster stated on here. Perhaps not. Maybe the sister thought it would look good there, but upon seeing it, realized it wasn't how she thought it would look. Ultimately, the poster asked for an opinion and got one. Not everyone will like things we make or like every part of something we make, and some will say so out loud. It's okay to be upset if someone doesn't like it, but letting their ruin a mood so intensely is only on OP unless the sister said some really out if locket things, which isn't the case based only on the information the poster shared. Frankly, it's concerning how quick some of you were to jump to name calling and disparaging comments.
Tbh I’d snatch that shit back. Fuck her.
Are my eyes broken cause I don't see the issue
Siblings do this type of thing to each other all the time, lol. It’s ONE opinion, and certainly noting to cry over. Could SHE do a better job? I think it’s adorable, and the ring placement doesn’t make it any less adorable. Don’t beat yourself up, but definitely don’t ask her opinion ever again 😉😊
It literally looks fine. Just siblings being siblings.
It looks fine. If you really dislike it, you could take a pair of pliers or something and open the ring that's sewn to the tail, and just slide it out. They're usually not closed, solid rings, there should be a gap that you can pry open. Otherwise, a cheap pair of wire cutters will be enough to cut open a solid ring. You don't need anything fancy - if you search for "jewelry pliers set" on Amazon, AliExpress, or any similar site, you should be able to get a set of three for like $7-ish. I totally understand when one wrong comment from one wrong person just gets in your head and ruins something, even if you know that their opinion shouldn't matter that much - it's very frustrating when the brain latches on to crap like that instead of brushing it off and sticking with "but *I* like it, and that's the important thing!"
I might be dumb, but can't you just bend the metal ring to remove it? You don't even have to touch the yarn. If you looped 2 paperclips into the closet ring of the Keychain, you can pull the paperclips to pull the ring apart.
This is so freaking cool! Na the keychain is perfect there, and there is nowhere else it could go anyway. You're being too hard on yourself xx
A) Don't let your sister make you cry. She gains power by drinking tears and eating misery. Do not feed her. B) Take your adorable balloon dog and give it to l.i.t.e.r.a.l.l.y anyone else on earth. Give it to a friend, your mom or some little kid in your neighborhood that you know. Someday, you'll see it attached to a backpack or hanging from a rear view mirror someday and that will make you happy. C) You are a maker. You make things. Things that have value. Those items, when received, will be appreciated and become someone's little trinket. Think twice before you expend time, effort, materials and feckin' optimism on your sister. She doesn't know how to receive a gift with gratitude or grace.
That looks like the best place??? And it's super awesome! Sorry she said that, but I think she's wrong. Maybe mid back also works, but where it is is fine, and you did a great job on it 😁😁😁
Why are you crying? You don't need to unravel the crochet to get the ring out, grab the ring near the cut, with the cut positioned up, with your ring fingers and thunbs, push one side forward, the other side back and you'll open the ring, rotate and take it out. Then find the olace you want it to be and slide it into one of the stitches and close the ring back. Note: don't pull the ring open to look like a C, you'll never be able to close it.
I would assume op is crying because they’re upset and feel defeated and they’re feeling and letting out their emotions. It’s okay to cry 🥺
It's super cute! Please don't listen to your sister!
It’s super adorable and I love it!
It is gorgeous and to me the keychain placement looks perfect! I would absolutely buy this cutie in a heartbeat! Your sister was rude and inconsiderate, sending virtual crocheter hugs :3
Honestly my sister would say shit like this to me just to get under my skin. Ignore it,it looks great!!!
I don't understand the problem? Everything looks good. Your sister is wrong and mean.
I’ll buy this from you if she doesn’t want it. I love this!
process that anger and sadness, then honestly move on. not everyone is gonna like everything, even if they told you to do it. all the time, people commission artists and ask them for specific details, then get mad because the details they wanted dont work out. your art is about what works for you, who cares if she thinks it looks bad? its yours and you worked hard on it and you liked it! you cant please everyone, when im hung up on others' petty opinions i remember: "Figure out who you are and do it on purpose."
I think it looks good. But I have doubts over keyring placement often enough that I've learned to stitch it on with a separate bit of yarn so I can snip the yarn over the keyring ring if I change my mind, without the rest unravelling.
It’s perfect there! Don’t let the haters win! It’s wonderful. Now I need a pattern so I can make one , two or 30😜
It does look cute! That being said, take a deep breath, forgive your sibling, and try to move it. Ask her where she thinks it would look better. Or just do another one and put the keychain in a different spot?. That being said: One time, I made an entire wearable mermaid tail for my toddler daughter. I got to the end and was doing the two fins, and I finished the second one without realizing I was missing a few rows. One fin came out one size, and the second one came out significantly smaller. Although my OCD kicked in immediately, and I really wanted to unravel and redo it, I decided that she probably wouldn't care nearly as much, and it would lead to a good life lesson that things are not always equal on both sides. She has never mentioned it, ever. Sometimes things finish the way they are meant to finish, and everyone can just deal with it! 😁
It looks just fine there. I wouldn't have put it anywhere else.
Hopefully helpful tip if it's not already been suggested: you can use pliers to "open" the chain link closest to the cute little balloon pup and remove it that way.
It looks perfect there. You did a great job. I'd love to have one exactly like that!!
I think the key chain placement is fine where it is. The only other position would be its back, near the shoulders so it hangs the right way up. Can you undo the thread gently or is it really firm? If you really want to change it, could you clip the metal and use a new keychain? Or dab superglue on the yarn so it won't unravel? Maybe if you added a little beaded bling collar it would look great!
I don’t mean to be rude but why do you care SO much what she thinks? You like it. For what it’s worth, I like it, most of the comments seem to like it. Maybe her opinion isn’t the popular one. You took a sample size of one person and then it seems allowed yourself to oversee your own amazing work. Next time, post here! The hive mind is better than one persons opinion!
I was a little sensitive when it happened, I was not expecting such a reaction so I guess I just couldn't control myself. I love my work, I always did just took a little break lol. Thank you for your sweet comment, it means a lot :)
I can definitely get that. When you’re proud of something and 100% expecting a positive reaction (especially since it was HER suggestion) and not getting it, it’s like a punch to the stomach sometimes. YOU ARE TALENTED. This is adorable!
I think it looks so cute. Before reading your description I was trying so hard to figure out what the flaw was. Turns out, there isn't any!!!! It is adorable I love it. Your sister just made a flippant comment, don't let her soil your love for the beautiful thing you made <3
I have been a crocheter for 62 years, and I think it looks GREAT right where it is!!
Use some jeweler wire pliers and undo the metal parts, then place them on like the center of the back (it would look good in my opinion) and then use the pliers to close again.
Siblings... can't live with 'em, can't sell 'em for cash *or* yarn, can't even use 'em for target practice with a crochet hook on a homemade slingshot. Your keychain is adorable. I like the ring there. Your sister gets no homemade gifts. That needs to be a law.
How old is the sister? This sounds like a Taylor Swift lyric “everything comes out teenage petulance.”
It’s freaking adorable, she’s just a hater.
Sometimes people change their minds when they see the result. It’s okay. I don’t know your and your sisters dynamic so maybe she really was trying to hurt your feelings, but also maybe she just realized she didn’t like it that way after all once she saw it. I understand you’re sad but honestly it still looks very cute to me and I would personally err on the side of caution and figure your sister didn’t mean anything rude by it! 🤷🏼♀️
sounds like you need therapy to build self confidence. her saying that should not cause you to cry and hate the keychain that you previously loved.
This is a lot deeper than a keychain. You need to stop letting your sister have so much power over you. Recognize her for the mean girl that she is, and know that she will always entertain herself by upsetting you. Her comment has no basis other than "This will upset OP and that makes me feel powerful." The keychain is adorable. Your sister is mean as a snake. You need to take control of your thoughts and self-esteem. Do you like the doggy or don't you? Who gives rat's @$$ what she thinks?
You are putting way too much thought behind "The placement looks bad". She was asked for an opinion and gave it. OP crying is almost irrelevant to the comment because it is in no way mean enough to warrant that reaction. She is allowed to dislike the placement, as she was asked her opinion that she shouldn't have been asked fkr to begin with because she's not a creative and likely doesn't think about the effort gone into it. She's not a mean girl. She doesn't have to be dehumanized because OP is sad. Two can coexist.
If there’s one thing I understood in life, it was to not give a s*** about what my sisters think 😂 It looks great. Keep your head high and I can give you my address if you want to get rid of it 😂
I first read this and thought it was a request from your sister, and thought oof ungrateful recipient that stings... Now I'm realizing this is you making something for yourself that you like, and she added her rancid vibes? Nah she can go lay an egg. It's adorable
This is so cute, I’d be so happy if someone gave me this. 🥺
I absolutely love it. I want to make one! Where did you get the pattern? Also, if you want to put the keychain on the body, you could sew it on after (obviously on the next one). I would make a fleet of them! Just as a side note, don't stop being creative or hating something because of someone else's opinion. You're obviously good at this and although you might want the praise, try to make peace with the fact that you might not get it from who you want it from. Also, consider the source when it comes to criticism. I don't always consider someone's opinion if they don't actually know anything about the art form. If someone is as or more experienced than I am, I definitely hear them.
Only other thing I can imagine doing is making a tiny harness out of chain stitches and attaching the ring to that. Hopefully it's a jump ring and you can rotate it off. In any case, that's a super rude thing for your sister to say. It looks so cute and I would be happy with this as a gift!
Personally I like it better this way. Something around the neck or by the head makes me feel like the dog is getting hanged. Gruesome maybe, sorry lol. And in the body, it wouldn’t look right, imo, like the balance would be off. I adore it though, it’s so cute! Also, I’ve done this pattern before.. sooooo many rows lol.
It looks great there. ❤️
No way!! I love it!! Don’t think too much about it! Anyone who sees this will love it! If you make one again play with placement but please be proud of this amazing creation!!
It’s adorable! You did a great job and the keychain on the end of the tail is perfectly logical. It looks great! Don’t let others critiques stunted your creativity. You’re amazing! 🐶
I think he’s super cute
I think it’s AWESOME! And I don’t think moving the keychain would improve its awesomeness.
It looks fine. I think your sister is just yanking your chain.
I think it looks amazing, but if you really want to move the keyring (if it's possible) I'd suggest placing it on the connector part between the ears. If you can get a jump ring all the way around that section of stitches I think it would be really secure without looking like he'd been caught by a mob and strung up lol But honestly, unfair feedback from your sister, and I wouldn't let it bother you too much. Some people just wanna rain all over others. ❤️
I have a pattern book with a dozen balloon animal patterns, one of which is this tiny dog. They show the ring EXCATLY where you have it. It looks great! 😊
I would be ecstatic if I got one of those. It's really cute and well done! Don't let her get you down
This is the most adorable thing, keychain placement and all!
Your balloon dog is beautiful, Lazarus, and of course the keychain looks fine there. Anywhere else would unbalance the key ring, I would think.
This is why I don't make things for people and if I do they're not involved and blindsided by the gift at the time of gifting. They're more grateful and I still get to enjoy creating. Ugh! It looks great why can't she be grateful!
This is so cute OP!! Your sis sounds jelly. Before I read your caption(I didn’t read the title at first) I would have guessed this was a “look at how cute this thing is made is” type of post. I didn’t question the keychain placement at all! I have this pattern and I think I might make one this weekend. I love it and I hope you’re proud of it!!
Wow. Sisters. Ingrate much? It looks fine on the tail where she asked you to put it!
Don't let your sister's comments dampen your feelings about your work, it turned out nicely! I'm sure one you figure out how to safely remove the hardware you'll be proud of your accomplishment again. Just take this as a learning lesson that you should look up references or ask reddit if you have doubts. Although interestingly enough when I googled balloon dog keychain, the first image had the ring attached to the tai l while all the others had it on either the head or back.
It looks really good, where you placed the key chain seems like the most logical place to me, everything about the piece looks good and it's fine how it is.
Is it for her? Keep it yourself then if she doesn’t liek it
I think it looks perfect! Stop asking your sis for advice LOL
I think it looks absolutely fine and very cute. I don't think it really matters where it goes as long as you're happy with your achievement! Just sit it in front of you and go, "I made that! I MADE IT! No one else did, I did, and I'm dead proud of myself for it!" No matter what, do not let anyone bring you down for something you have achieved no matter how big or small that achievement is.
First off. Sisters rude! Secondly, use some pliers or scissors (depending on its thickness) and cut the rings of the chain itself! Or add another chain on its head and connect them with a longer chain AND make a non usable balloon dog purse. 😂😂
Sorry, but this whole situation is stupid. I would pay money for this. Please don’t give other people so much power and control over you. Your sister’s dumb opinion is a reflection of herself not you. You deserve to be proud of your work.
Chuck it at her it’ll make you feel better ♥️
I think it is cute. Don’t worry about what others say. You can change it for next time if you would like to. I make items and I learn as I go and make changes. I would in the future not care about what people think about your craft! People will always find something wrong. Make what you like and how you like it. Hope this helps.
Oh, babe! It looks great! Would make no sense anywhere else either. Wipe those tears and tell your sister to be quiet ❤️
who are these people who crush their loved ones' feelings so readily An acquaintance of mine made me an amigurumi seven years ago and I still keep it dusted and loved and show it off on my work desk every single day if my family member made me something like this I'd have it as my profile pic for the rest of my life
This is sooo cute where can I place an order for a pink one 😩😍😍
I like it! It reminds me of having a string tied to it like it’s floating off the keychain ❤️
I agree, looks cute. I don't think the placement is bad as long as we can correctly see the awesome work.
nooo i love it! it’s so cute and having it on the tail makes sense bc you can let it hang in all its ballooney glory when you attach it to something.
I think it looks super cute as is and would absolutely love to see a pattern so I can make a few. As to your sister, like others have said sisters can sometimes be cruel, I have an older sister myself and sometimes we are inseparable other times we can't stand to be in the same room as each other.
It looks perfect there. It would look weird if you attached it to the nose.
I love your keychin. Please don't let anyone shit on your craft. There will ALWAYS be someone who feels the need to criticize whatever you create. The only time I would want someone to say anything critical is if 1. I asked, 2. My design somehow appeared to make an obscene image, and depending on what that was, it might be a happy accident. If it's for a kid, then it needs fixing. If it's something that maybe looks like a full frontal of a lady's bits, it may just stay. But I'm petty and enjoy shocking people. Don't allow anyone to squash your joy.
Your sister is wrong - I think it looks completely adorable!
ummm i think it looks perfect??
It looks awesome. The end of the tail in a magic ring is a very smart place to put it. Secure and looks good. If she wants to bitch maybe make her a new one but make it look like the dog is pooping the Keychain (yes I am petty). I bet she realizes your original idea was great and wow that was a rotten response to such a cute gift.
I haven't read all the comments yet, but just wanted to offer to take it off your hands cause it's so cute! Deciding where things go on these types of items is always a challenge for me. Should the little bow go on the right or the left side. Doggie turned out great! Siblings on the other hand can be jerks.
I'd wish I had a sister who would make me this. That's so rude. But I think it's possible to break the metal ring in half instead of the stitch? Do you have jewelry cutters? But I'd leave it be and keep it lol
It’s adorable! Tell her to shove it, it was her idea anyway. Where else would you put it? That’s where the stick would go if you got him at a carnival or something. I think he’s precious.
It looks great, but if you hate it, you can just cut off the metal jump ring looking chains and get pliers and put them on the other side? Not sure what kind of metal but most keychains's little jump rings are pliable. ❤️
Keep it and use it yourself, don't make her anything else, it's cute and she's a rude ingrate. Also, I agree, I think if you use some pillars you should be able bend the jump ring that is through the yarn open, then reattached it elsewhere. I Andy agree that you should put it at the neck then make a little collar. Then keep it yourself, your sister deserved nothing after that.
I just stared at this for a solid two minutes and can't see anything to dislike. It's adorable! She is an ingrate who does not deserve your work!
It’s super cute. Stop. It’s perfect.
Just remember: you can choose your family. That keychain looks great the way it is.
I saw this and immediately hoped there was a pattern!
It looks nice and I don’t see any other place for the keychain to go. You did a great job.
This is such a cute key ring just the way it is! You did great job!
Sister is probably jealous she can’t crochet.
~not sure how it’s attached, but if it’s just by the loop of the chain you should be able to easily remove it! you just need to use pliers to open the chain piece. or if you don’t have pliers, you could just use something straight that will fit through the hole and pry it open that way! c:
What is your sister's problem? It looks so cute, I immediately said to my bf "Hey look how cute this is!" Hope you can look at it again and be proud. Your sister is just evil
Tell her to FO, it looks fine how it is
Ugh. Don't let someone else make you feel badly about an awesome accomplishment you did. She is probably just jealous that you have talent. The Keychain placement - and the dog! - look great
It looks great. Common place for attachment, but since you are unsatisfied may added something like this will help. Lots are on Temu or can be found in the sewing section of hobby stores https://preview.redd.it/yq95pxn7yvad1.jpeg?width=3464&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eaf9780d4a396e70052b13a46556f6e348cbd778
If there will be keys on the keyring, the tail is perfect because it protects most of the balloon dog from getting mixed up with they keys. I hope you are able to like this piece again. It's very cute! I think you did a great job.
I would never make her anything again because I would be to scared of it being a “failure” again after all my hard work
I would just take it back and use it quite visibly. When she wants it back say no. When she wants another say no.
It doesn't look bad there, and even if it did, that would be ok. Your sister doesn't understand the work or care youve put into your craft. Her opinion didn't matter when she suggested to put the keychain in the tail, and her opinion doesn't matter now that she flippantly "thinks it looks bad". You've made a lovely keychain, and your skills are worthwhile.
{{{ big hugs }}}
It looks so cute! Ignore the haters. You did a good did a good job overall.
I didn't have internet so I couldn't reply to anyone but thank you for all of your kind messages. I made the post right after the events so I was just really emotional. I didn't change anything and don't plan to. I also talked with my sister and told her that it made me sad and we had a good talk. Thank you again for all of the comments, much love <3
Put it on the tail... Looks stupid on the tail... What do you mean make one yourself? I can't! I don't complain all the time!! Hello? Hello? Hellooooo??? Why aren't you answering me?!!
Don’t listen to her it’s adorable!
You're crying over this? I'm sorry, but I suggest therapy. That's not a normal reaction.
No idea why you’ve been downvoted - this is a totally disproportionate reaction.
I don't even care. Therapy is great. Crying because someone suggested something, you did it, and then they didn't like it is ... not very functional or healthy in my book.
Here's a virtual hug 🤗🫂🤗 It looks perfect, you did nothing wrong! Maybe your sister was jealous because it looks great and she didn't make it. (Or can't, I don't know if she crochets) You should keep that or give it to someone who loves it.
Tell her that her feedback is not appreciated nor was it helpful
First of all this is really cute and the keyring looks absolutely fine. Second, dont ask her opinion if she has a habit of putting you down. Shes not gonna change, some people thrive from making other people feel bad about them selves because it makes them feel better. You loved it before she said anything so you should keep loving it, because it deserves to be loved!! You did a really good job and you should focus on that 🖤
Don’t let other people steal your joy. Your sister is flipping rude, stop putting any stock on what she says. Tell her to apologize, that was ignorant.
Your sister is being quite passive aggressive. Insulting your work is never ok. I think your balloon animal is absolutely adorable! I love where you placed the ring. Please ignore her bad energy and try to focus on how cute it is. You’re very talented.
The keychain is adorable. Your sister is a turd.
I like it a lot and think it’s cute. Your sister is just being a hater lmao
Your sister is rude. It’s perfect where it is.
It looks great. That's exactly where I would have placed it (I can see a few other places as well but I like where it is) don't let someone elses opinion affect your art. Don't ask their opinions either, it's an expression of you, not an expression of them. Don't let her ruin the joy you had when you created this piece. It's wonderful and fun
I think it's cute. 👏 Your opinion matters most. Art isn't supposed to be perfect.
OP, this is the cutest dang thing I've seen all week. I love it. Did you share the pattern at all? I'm terrible at amiguri, but I'd try it again to make this - and I'd put the key ring exactly where you did!
I just shared in different comments (because I forgot to do it lol) It's a free pattern by Gloria B on raverly. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balloon-dog-9 It's very easy to make you should definetely give it a try.
Add another one at the head and create a small purse (by linking both with either leather or metallic strap). Otherwise, your balloon dog is super cute.
I’m sure your sister is a lovely person. But that doesn’t mean she has taste. It looks great! I’d be very proud of it and just laugh at her. Her problem here should not become your problem. Chin up!
https://preview.redd.it/jcpyvuqw9qad1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=6443e3eebaa08717fd765b8935be4c74754ab010 Gute Vorlage 😇
Love this so much! You did a great job and I think the placement of the key ring makes the most sense. Putting it on the body would have required a chain of some sort which could have broken or gotten snagged easily, and putting it on the head would just look off. I think it’s fantastic.
I love it.
I’d just open up the metal loop that is captured in the magic ring and remove it. If that isn’t possible, I’d snip through that loop with wire cutters and remove it.
I like it