Learn to crochet? (1 Viewer)

[snailtrailer]

Hello Helen Puddleduck

I was so completely taken aback by your news of Lizzie I forgot to comment on your physio treatment. Are you on a series of appointments with the physio and do you have any idea when you might get the shoe insert? That does sound more positive.

 

[Puddleduck]

Hello Helen Puddleduck

I was so completely taken aback by your news of Lizzie I forgot to comment on your physio treatment. Are you on a series of appointments with the physio and do you have any idea when you might get the shoe insert? That does sound more positive.

Lizzie died last night. We were expecting it but still devastated as you can imagine.

Physio is a series of appointments - Victoria
comes to the house as I can't drive at the moment of course. I have no idea of time scales but it is an urgent referral.

 

[davanne]

So sorry Helen Puddleduck sincere condolences to you and the family

 

[snailtrailer]

So sorry Helen Puddleduck that is so sad for all the family and friends. Condolences to you and the family.

 

[Bolti]

Hello you lovely people can I ask for your help please. I like making French jackets and want to make my own trim using the crochet method below as a base.
I can't crochet but am quick to pick up craft methods.
Could someone please help me understand the instructions that I have been given. It should look like a ladder when finished for weaving ribbon and threads through. Thanks in advance.

I used a silver metallic yarn for the base of the trim. Using a D hook, chain the desired length. Turn and make a double crochet in the fourth stitch from the hook. Chain 1 stitch. Repeat this pattern (double crochet, chain 1) in every other stitch.

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[Janine]

Hello you lovely people can I ask for your help please. I like making French jackets and want to make my own trim using the crochet method below as a base.
I can't crochet but am quick to pick up craft methods.
Could someone please help me understand the instructions that I have been given. It should look like a ladder when finished for weaving ribbon and threads through. Thanks in advance.

I used a silver metallic yarn for the base of the trim. Using a D hook, chain the desired length. Turn and make a double crochet in the fourth stitch from the hook. Chain 1 stitch. Repeat this pattern (double crochet, chain 1) in every other stitch.
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Have a look on Youtube for a tutorial. Note that ’double crochet’ in your instructions is the USA term. In England it will be a ‘treble crochet’.

 

[Janine]

Bolti

 

[Bolti]

Excellent Janine , the stitching looks easy for me to deal with, am I correct that my chain to start with has to be long enough to go around the jacket I cannot make it longer once I have started the picking up stitch bit.

 

[Janine]

Excellent Janine , the stitching looks easy for me to deal with, am I correct that my chain to start with has to be long enough to go around the jacket I cannot make it longer once I have started the picking up stitch bit.

Yes!

 

[Puddleduck]

The only way to make it wider would be to add an edging when you are finished

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[Bolti]

Next question, what size hook for the finished ladder to be 2cm/1 inch wide using wool for the thread.

 

[Janine]

Bolti

Just incase it’s not clear from the pattern, you will be doing a chain between each stitch and mirroring that by skipping a foundation chain between each stitch.

 

[Janine]

Next question, what size hook for the finished ladder to be 2cm/1 inch wide using wool for the thread.

It depends on the wool. Is it double knitting? If so, I would say a 5.5mm hook. Otherwise you could do a double treble by doing an extra wool over hook and pull through.

 

[Bolti]

Oh no, now your speaking in a foreign language. I have no pattern just making a big long ladder as in first picture, what are foundation chains?

 

[Janine]

Oh no, now your speaking in a foreign language. I have no pattern just making a big long ladder as in first picture, what are foundation chains?

The starting chain.

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[Bolti]

This is the type of braid I hope to turn out. Will hunt out a hook this week, thanks for your help and patience.

 

[Puddleduck]

This is the type of braid I hope to turn out. Will hunt out a hook this week, thanks for your help and patience.

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That looks lovely but won't it make a very heavy garment that might sag out of shape unless a lightweight yarn is used or the garment is lined / supported? I'd hate you to spend ages making and then find it doesn't work when you wear it.

As a very general rule I use the hook that corresponds with the thickness of the yarn so for DK I would use a 4, 4.5 or 5 mm hook. For thicker yarn a bigger hook size. Aran needs between a 5, 5.5 or 6 mm hook. Chunky even bigger but that would make a very heavy garment. I tend to keep to DK or lighter weight yarn for crochet garments. A bigger hook on finer wool would make the garment lighter but the base mesh quite loose - although that might be what you want.

You will probably need to make a few test pieces / samples to get it correct.

 

[Lisa]

Oh no, now your speaking in a foreign language. I have no pattern just making a big long ladder as in first picture, what are foundation chains?

Hi, when I first started learning crochet I found Bella Coco tutorials extremely helpful. Sarah-Jayne is a very good teacher, shows techniques clearly in her videos and even shows left and right handed versions.

Take a look https://blog.bellacococrochet.com/absolute-beginners-crochet/

When I’m working with DK (double knit) yarn, I tend to use a 3.5mm or 4mm hook. Not only does it depend on the thickness of tarn, but it also depends on your tension.

Good luck and I look forward to seeing your work.

 

[Puddleduck]

Latest card. Totally inappropriate given the sadness but the person it was made for loves frogs

 

[Puddleduck]

Well the unfinished crochet "Under the Sea" is now in a black bin bag and may be disposed of......

Our friend's dog used to drag it around and then make a nest from it but Martin has developed an allergy to the dog (he knew he was allergic to other types of dog and cats but had been okay with Zippee) so I bagged the work up and will have to make a decision as to if it is safe to wash, dry and finish it or would it be better just chucked.

Unfortunately the dog can no longer come into the house and he thinks he has done something wrong and is in trouble

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[Janine]

Well the unfinished crochet "Under the Sea" is now in a black bin bag and may be disposed of......

Our friend's dog used to drag it around and then make a nest from it but Martin has developed an allergy to the dog (he knew he was allergic to other types of dog and cats but had been okay with Zippee) so I bagged the work up and will have to make a decision as to if it is safe to wash, dry and finish it or would it be better just chucked.

Unfortunately the dog can no longer come into the house and he thinks he has done something wrong and is in trouble

Can you bear to give the blanket to the dog?

 

[Puddleduck]

Can you bear to give the blanket to the dog?

Yes but I would need to finish it first and can't do that if it is covered in dog hair! I am hoping it would be safe to wash it to get rid of the dander and then probably have to disinfect the washing machine.

 

[Janine]

Yes but I would need to finish it first and can't do that if it is covered in dog hair! I am hoping it would be safe to wash it to get rid of the dander and then probably have to disinfect the washing machine.

I am sure the dog will love it in its current state.

 

[Puddleduck]

I am sure the dog will love it in its current state.

It's held together with pins!!!!!

 

[snailtrailer]

I promised you frogs. They don't pose very well because they don't have quite enough stuffing (lentils). I showed them to my group yesterday and they thought they would make good twiddle things for dementia patients. Perhaps I have potential for a new career.

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[Puddleduck]

Next card in progress - another get well / thinking of you card.

 

[Puddleduck]

And finished, ready to sign and post. We hope Julie has a much better outcome. My poor sister-in-law, both her daughters-in-law having breast cancer and only a couple of years since her husband died - also cancer

 

[Puddleduck]

Latest card for my vintage aeroplane mad son!!!

 

[Puddleduck]

The next card has to feature a car wash for Grandson who is obsessed with them!!!

 

[davanne]

Beautiful cards Helen you are so talented

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