Crochet

[okiron]

Thanks everyone for all your replies. I think I'll go invest in a "starter kit" and see for myself. I think I'll be better off someone showing me how to do it rather than reading a book though. I'll find the closest JoAnn's and see if they offer and if yes then when their classes are.

 

[mom of 4]

Most of the craft stores that sell yarn will offer classes. Our town's parks and rec department also offers classes.

I have made 20 scarves in the last year for my daughter - knit only. Some with two or three threads at a time - not hard at all. I even figured out a good way to work with the eyelash yarn. I'm going to take a class this summer.

I want to learn to crochet.

 

[katachtig]

Originally Posted by Yosemite

My MIL tried to teach me to tat but I'm afraid I didn't catch on very well. MIL makes wonderful lace and it's a joy to watch her tat.

I actually taught myself to tat (I found a shuttle in my grandmother's things), but I wish I could find someone who could give me pointers. It really goes slowly for me so all I end up with are Christmas ornaments.

 

[stormy]

I crochet and really enjoy creating my own designs (mainly toys)

Like most everything crochet is easy once you get the hang of it

Here's a link to a crochet guide that is a pretty good tutorial on how to make the stitches, there is also video clips of how to do each stitch

Crochet stitch guide


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Very nice work LSULOVER, katachtig and EnzoLeya !

Here's a few of my toys

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/bestbuds2.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/P2140016.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/easterbudschick.jpg

 

[okiron]

Originally Posted by stormy

I crochet and really enjoy creating my own designs (mainly toys)

Like most everything crochet is easy once you get the hang of it

Here's a link to a crochet guide that is a pretty good tutorial on how to make the stitches, there is also video clips of how to do each stitch

Crochet stitch guide


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Very nice work LSULOVER, katachtig and EnzoLeya !

Here's a few of my toys

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/bestbuds2.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/P2140016.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h147/spyder44/crochet/easterbudschick.jpg

Aww how cute!!! Especially the dragon one!! I love it.

 

[katachtig]

Originally Posted by stormy

I crochet and really enjoy creating my own designs (mainly toys)

Like most everything crochet is easy once you get the hang of it

Here's a link to a crochet guide that is a pretty good tutorial on how to make the stitches, there is also video clips of how to do each stitch

Crochet stitch guide


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Very nice work LSULOVER, katachtig and EnzoLeya !

Here's a few of my toys

Your toys are so cute.

 

[okiron]

Well I remembered that my close friend's mom crochets (and knits) so she is going to be teaching me. She's gonna go buy me yarn and things so in case I don't want to continue with it, she can. This will be the closest thing at calling me "domestic" lol.

 

[mrblanche]

Originally Posted by okiron

Thanks everyone for all your replies. I think I'll go invest in a "starter kit" and see for myself. I think I'll be better off someone showing me how to do it rather than reading a book though. I'll find the closest JoAnn's and see if they offer and if yes then when their classes are.

So...should I just send my wife over?

 

[krazy kat2]

I used to crochet, but for some reason, just stopped. I have been considering picking it back up again. I have my SO's grandmother's hooks and such so all I would have to get is a little yarn to practice with.
The pics of all the lovely projects have inspired me. even if I just make doll clothes for my my granddaughter's dozens of dolls, it would be good to do it again.