Learn to crochet?

[Ven]

Did anyone watch the Craft programme this week. I loved the garlands the young girl's garlands.. I wear them down South.. But bit expensive. I am loving that programme.

I haven’t watch last weeks or this weeks yet due to lack of internet, I am looking forward to watching though x

 

[Ven]

They are beautiful. My daughter wants a garland of Christmas trees so I’ve knitted 14 but now have to make separate trunks. I’ve knitted two for the largest trees but resorted to needle felting for the others as too fiddly for my patience.

I made Pom Pom garlands in Christmas colours for our mh windows last year which i really liked the effect of. I might add some stars this year ?️

 

[Ven]

My latest silly idea is to make a decoration for each of my family at our Christmas gathering, it’s only 15 ha ha

My first one was a body less snowman

I am rubbish at sewing on mouths

 

[Sus3v]

My latest silly idea is to make a decoration for each of my family at our Christmas gathering, it’s only 15 ha ha

My first one was a body less snowman View attachment 340086

I am rubbish at sewing on mouths

That’s what my one should have looked like ??

 

[Sus3v]

My latest silly idea is to make a decoration for each of my family at our Christmas gathering, it’s only 15 ha ha

My first one was a body less snowman View attachment 340086

I am rubbish at sewing on mouths

Yoohoo!
are those stick-on or sew-in or clip-together eyes? I have just been to Newport and failed to find any Except the wobbly wobbly ones. Will try amazon and eBay

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[Janine]

This is a cute little pattern....

Pumpkin | PlanetJune by June Gilbank: Blog

© June Gilbank 2008 Crochet yourself a pumpkin - the perfect pattern for autumn! With this one basic pattern, you can create a realistic pumpkin for your Fall table, a cute amigurumi-style pumpkin for the kids, or a spooooooooooooooky pumpkin for Halloween. This pumpkin pattern is Donationware - ...

www.planetjune.com

 

[Ven]

Yoohoo!
are those stick-on or sew-in or clip-together eyes? I have just been to Newport and failed to find any Except the wobbly wobbly ones. Will try amazon and eBay

I think I bought mine on ebay. It is a box of 4 or 5 different sizes, I think I searched for safety eyes and it was about £3.99.

 

[Mousy]

Craft ladies, I need your help...I want to make a round tablecloth for our table, something padded to leave on in the day, not necessarily for meals. I think I want to embroidery or quilt it. I’ve no idea where to start looking for a pattern or image ideas.

Anyone know what i mean? Where do I start?

 

[Puddleduck]

Mousy
First of all I would use Insul-Bright as the padding as it is heat resistant (not heat proof - maybe use a double layer).

Do you want the cloth to fit the table of hang over? Are you going to elasticate the edge so it fits?

What about adapting a tree skirt pattern?

I love the idea ...... maybe in the New Year I will do a cover for our table although it is usually covered with junk when not in use lol Maybe I'll just make quilts for the beds in the van.

 

[scotzsue]

have just caught up with 7 weeks of crafting posts. not been at home to se the craft programs but will look for them on catch up.
John's sweater back has had a nice trip roung France and Spain but hasn't grown any, too hot and sweaty, but will be taking it on the ferry tomorrow so may get some done if i can find a bench seat.
movan Joy you are making some lovely stuff, more power to your elbow girl.

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[Rolly]

latest issue of knitter magazine has an article on colours of yarn of the North Coast 500

 

[Puddleduck]

latest issue of knitter magazine has an article on colours of yarn of the North Coast 500

I'll have to look for that.

I am now at round 112 of the shawl and made an error which I was too tired to correct last night and made things worse as I tried This morning I took out 15 stitches (from over 400) out down to the safety row, picked them up on smaller double pointed needles and knitted back up again so I am feeling rather pleased with myself. Much better to knit 15 stitches over 4 rows than over 400!!!!

 

[Sus3v]

I think I bought mine on ebay. It is a box of 4 or 5 different sizes, I think I searched for safety eyes and it was about £3.99.

Aah thank you. I’m getting some dinky little ones from Amazon. Back to working after a couple of dizzy days unable to do much due to a spinny head ???

 

[Ven]

Mousy Cant help with quilting or embroidery but you have given me an idea for a Crochet table cover maybe in cotton

Sus3v Hope you’re feeling better x

Only a flying visit as I have nearly run out of data

 

[movan]

Feel bit bad puttingmy amateur stuff on here with all the lovely work you all do. I find crafting so difficult. Just so desperate to make some pin money.

Saw a horrible flat down South today.. Would only be suitable for 'camping in' until work done .. Same price as my home.. Such is the difference in price.

Do any of you actually manage to sell your work?

Just finished this little un.

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[davanne]

Joy the things you make are beautiful don’t put yourself down you are very clever

 

[SueTayBon]

Joy the things you make are beautiful don’t put yourself down you are very clever

Totally agree!

 

[Sus3v]

Feel bit bad puttingmy amateur stuff on here with all the lovely work you all do. I find crafting so difficult. Just so desperate to make some pin money.

Saw a horrible flat down South today.. Would only be suitable for 'camping in' until work done .. Same price as my home.. Such is the difference in price.

Do any of you actually manage to sell your work?

Just finished this little

Agree with others. Nowt wrong with your work. Look :

you actually finish the fiddly things. Mine are filed In’laugh and forget‘. Lost the head, I made teeny ears and everything But the pointy nose belonged to a pig.still at the thinking-about-it stage of wondering how to add wheels and windows.
and yes I do sell, but definitely not little critters ???

 

[Anthea M]

Joy the things you make are beautiful don’t put yourself down you are very clever

Ditto from me!!

 

[BOD46]

Feel bit bad puttingmy amateur stuff on here with all the lovely work you all do. I find crafting so difficult. Just so desperate to make some pin money.

Saw a horrible flat down South today.. Would only be suitable for 'camping in' until work done .. Same price as my home.. Such is the difference in price.

Do any of you actually manage to sell your work?

Just finished this little un.

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I wish I could make things like you do, I am hopeless with shaping! I am sure you would easily sell the lovely things you have recently made, with Christmas coming up they would make ideal stocking fillers as well as tree decorations. People love handmade things and the ones you have made are adorable.

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[snailtrailer]

movan Joy - this is not crochet or craft related but have you considered Sheltered Housing? I have been wandering the rightmove pages and found nice looking flats for £50,000 to £60,000 (a two-bedroomed flat in Heathfield, East Sussex £50,000 for example) They are leasehold but long leases. My sister moved into one of these in Poole for a few years. She was only in her 60s and found she was free to come and go as she pleased. It was a choice between a mobile home or flat. She has since moved to Wales and has her own little house.

I didn't want to put this on open forum (thought it was safe here among friends) but if we did we might get some useful comments from others with experience.

Sincerely, Auntie Pam

 

[movan]

movan Joy - this is not crochet or craft related but have you considered Sheltered Housing? I have been wandering the rightmove pages and found nice looking flats for £50,000 to £60,000 (a two-bedroomed flat in Heathfield, East Sussex £50,000 for example) They are leasehold but long leases. My sister moved into one of these in Poole for a few years. She was only in her 60s and found she was free to come and go as she pleased. It was a choice between a mobile home or flat. She has since moved to Wales and has her own little house.

I didn't want to put this on open forum (thought it was safe here among friends) but if we did we might get some useful comments from others with experience.

Sincerely, Auntie Pam

Hi Pam. Thanks for the suggestion. Yes. It is bobbing round in my head. Cal54 has mentioned it to me.

She is considering it for herself.. If we were both in the same one it could be helpful.

Thanks for helpful thought. I appreciate it. X

 

[Hollyberry]

movan , your crocheted items are lovely. I’m also super critical of my own stuff, we really should learn to stop that !!!

 

[Anthea M]

snailtrailer Happy Birthday Auntie Pam! Hope you have a lovely day!

 

[Puddleduck]

I don't make wee things

I have sold craft items in the past but would now only make on commission and with a hefty deposit up front having been let down in the past, or sell speculatively made items via a site where I could price at an appropriate level.

My friend makes Shetland style shawls on commission and I think she sells too cheap, she had a commission to make two which she has completed. The customer paid up front for the materials cost but has now said the cost of making is too much and is suing my friend for return of the cost of the materials. I said she should go to court and face the customer down and various members of the knitting group would support her and if required testify as to hours spent etc. I think the customer is trying to either back out of the agreement or to get the shawls for next to nothing. I am as sure as I can be that the Sheriff would find for my friend.

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[movan]

I don't make wee things

I have sold craft items in the past but would now only make on commission and with a hefty deposit up front having been let down in the past, or sell speculatively made items via a site where I could price at an appropriate level.

My friend makes Shetland style shawls on commission and I think she sells too cheap, she had a commission to make two which she has completed. The customer paid up front for the materials cost but has now said the cost of making is too much and is suing my friend for return of the cost of the materials. I said she should go to court and face the customer down and various members of the knitting group would support her and if required testify as to hours spent etc. I think the customer is trying to either back out of the agreement or to get the shawls for next to nothing. I am as sure as I can be that the Sheriff would find for my friend.

That makes me angry. It takes hours or weeks to make things. If we charged even minimum wage per hour plus costs it would be astronomical. Hope your friend gets her money. Xx

 

[movan]

Another happy birthday Pam. snailtrailer. Hug. X

 

[davanne]

Happy Birthday Pam

 

[Hollyberry]

Happy birthday from me, too, Pam.

3 x chocolate orange covers for grandchildren ( luckily the 20 year old goes along with the little kids stuff)

 

[Hollyberry]

Help !!!! I’ve knitted Christmas trees for my daughter, now trying to make an icord to hang them from.
I’ve failed in every method. Tried a cotton reel with nails in it, nails are falling out.
Bought a knitting Nancy, it’s too big, the cord came out really loose and sloppy. Don’t have double ended knitting needles, so tried crocheting ( 2 different ways) following YouTube videos.
The wool keeps splitting and although the crochet method should be easier it looks a mess.
YouTube mentions mercerised cotton—- will it be easier if I go and buy some of that tomorrow?
Or any other ideas for an icord ?

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