Crochet?
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My 11 year old granddaughter is learning to crochet and she is going to teach me! My mom was a fantastic crocheter but I never learned how when I could have, should have - if you know what I mean. I'll be watching this thread closely for ideas, tips, etc.
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Crocheting doesn't take much supplies to start learning. A hook, a skein of yarn, scissors and youtube.com. I learned from a friend over 40 years ago while in the 5th grade. I'm fast and can make just about anything with my left hand. My granddaughter is 6 and wanted to learn. I'm left handed and she's right handed sooo I got on youtube and she and I learned together. I can now do a simple chain crochet with my right hand and so can she! She's very excited and practicing making her stitches even. After Christmas we'll learn how to do single crochet.
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I recently got interested in crochet because I wanted to make my baby granddaughter a cap. Not pleased with my first two attempts, but I'll try again. Found many free patterns and tutorials on the 'net. I already knew just a little, but I've got a long way to go understanding how to count the stitches.
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crochet is awesome! I love to crochet.Been crocheting on and off for 26 years. I recently crocheted over 12 afghans and gave them all way. I collect blocks for charity. I give to cancer, diabetes. ms, and whom is sick and needs a lift and let them know we love and care for them. My afghans arrange from king to lap quilts. I crocheted a frog for my sister for christmas. I am recently working ona snake scarf and then to a few bus scarves for the teachers. I make washclothes. I used to collect crochet patterns and give to my sister because I couldn't read patterns. This year about 6-8 months ago I said enough was enough and taught myself to read patterns. youtube is wonderful. When I didn't understand a stitch i hunted it on youtube. Now I read patterns and love it. There is a crochet site www.crochetville.com .. I love the site. I hope you enjoy crocheting as much as I do.I have yet to make myself a afghan. I always give them away.After the scarves I am going to work on a ducky one for grandson.
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One of my dearest friends taught me to crochet 37 years ago. After making everyone in the family afghans and a few for us, I stopped. Didn't want people to hide when they saw me coming carrying something. So I got into quilting. But then a lady at work started me with making snow flakes and angels. They were so much fun. But again I was making them by the dozens. So went back to quilting and the past few years the month before Christmas my youngest daughter has me crochet scarfs. She wears them year round, but so many of her friends ask for them and they only take a few hours to whip up. (She buys the yarn & I do the rest.) So it keeps me busy in the evening when I watch tv with my husband.
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I am considering taking up another hobby. Why you may ask? Corcheting can be done quietly without a machine - thus giving me an option when I want to also watch Tivo ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
Knowing so many have multiple hobbies I thought I would start here. I am hoping to land the jackpot website. Maybe a crochet version of this board. If only I were so lucky!!!
I also crochet and knit ! I taught myself years back and love it. There is an awesome website, Knitting Paradise that is great....lots of encouragement, help and inspiration. good luck with your new hobby. I like to take a break from quilting (as if I do a lot ????) and sometimes just sit and knit quietly and it is something that I don't fret over either. MY problem with quilting is that I'm so new at it and not confident at all plus it is expensive for me.
Any suggestions as to where/how to start. Keep in mind - I don't even have yarn. Its like wanting to quit and not having thread![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
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Knowing so many have multiple hobbies I thought I would start here. I am hoping to land the jackpot website. Maybe a crochet version of this board. If only I were so lucky!!!
I also crochet and knit ! I taught myself years back and love it. There is an awesome website, Knitting Paradise that is great....lots of encouragement, help and inspiration. good luck with your new hobby. I like to take a break from quilting (as if I do a lot ????) and sometimes just sit and knit quietly and it is something that I don't fret over either. MY problem with quilting is that I'm so new at it and not confident at all plus it is expensive for me.
Any suggestions as to where/how to start. Keep in mind - I don't even have yarn. Its like wanting to quit and not having thread
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I find knitting more calming. (is that a word?) mostly because I don't have to think too much....since I've been doing it for a while...I know that one day I'll have the same frame of mind in regard to my quilting. Some days quilting is more stressful than what I want to deal with. I've recently started hand quilting a top and find that is soothing whereas machine quilting freaks me out, hurts my neck, hurts my back and my frustation level is higher !
take a break and go for it !
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2 years ago I did 9 afghans for the family! (Done other things before) and swore that I'd never do another crochet article....yeah, right. My daughter and family who lie next door tells me she (they) like to put an afghan under their quilt because its so much warmer. Uh-huh, their bed is a California King log bed!!! Decided I would make 2 so they can drag them to the couch if desired and each can have their own colors! ( I did 4 rows last night.) *sigh*
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I love crocheting also. It is so easy to take with me on trips. While I have crocheted large items (scarves, afghans, etc.), my favorite things to crochet are doilies. My family and friends love them and the thread for them is inexpensive.
Good luck and have fun with it!
Good luck and have fun with it!
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I learned to crochet when I was 9 years old...over 50 years ago. I can't tell you how much joy and relaxation is has brought me. I have donated dozens of lap robes to the VA and nursing homes, made baby afghans for gifts and thoroughly love to crochet. Go for it! So enjoyable while watching television.
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