Learn to crochet?

[Ven]

I have an addiction - just like Alcoholics Anonymous.

Since making the baby clothes for my granddaughter's baby, I have been collecting Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino and regularly seek out offers on ebay. I lost one bid yesterday but gained another so made up the order with Sirdar yarn to gain an advantage on postage. I then lose a night's sleep feeling guilty about buying more yarn - which I don't have a hope of knitting up in my lifetime - and facing the inquisition by husband.

There is a substitute yarn by Patons with bamboo which is cheaper than the £3 - £4 a ball I am paying. Can anyone help me sort out my addition?

I start my browsing my looking at the Morning Funsters thread, Learn to Crochet, progress to Octopus for a preemie website and check e-mails. How can I cure myself from 'just looking' at ebay?

Seriously, Auntie Pam

This is one advantage of traveling so much of the year, I cannot keep ordering. My addiction comes back as soon as we return home though ?

 

[Ven]

Hello all,

Lots of very industrious crafting going on.

My blanket is still ongoing but i do love doing smaller projects on the side. I wanted a smaller bag for when we go out in the evening occasionally without the dog (and her stuff that requires a big bag) so I made this up. My own design, I am yet to use it so don’t know whether it is actually fit for purpose ?

 

[Puddleduck]

I started the first 12 blocks (of 48) for the twin bed blankets. I am going to complete one of the blocks to make sure it works as I think it should ....... at the moment I'm not quite sure.

 

[Sus3v]

Hello all,

Lots of very industrious crafting going on.

My blanket is still ongoing but i do love doing smaller projects on the side. I wanted a smaller bag for when we go out in the evening occasionally without the dog (and her stuff that requires a big bag) so I made this up. My own design, I am yet to use it so don’t know whether it is actually fit for purpose ?
View attachment 365601

That’s lovely - did you line it?

 

[Ven]

That’s lovely - did you line it?

I did, all be it not very professionally

I always keep Dave’s old jeans which come in useful for all sorts.

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[scotzsue]

Am just about to start a new ball of yarn for John's aran, have found several balls, no labels and none look quite the same colour although I have been knotting it for about a year so might be mucky
Plan is to do a few ribs and see which one matches, am almost certain I have the right yarn as it feels the same when I close my eyes. so tempted to do the arms a different colour but it would look awful.

 

[Sus3v]

I did, all be it not very professionally View attachment 366304
I always keep Dave’s old jeans which come in useful for all sorts.

Excellent - I had not thought of that. I have cotton scraps leftover from child number one’s sewing efforts, but a bigger bag will need a sturdier lining.

 

[Anthea M]

Saw this lovely statue in Olvera,Spain !
Leap frog !!

 

[Sus3v]

New shoes anyone?

 

[snailtrailer]

Sus3v They're just up my street. Try Mrs Badknee too, you may get commission on a bulk order.

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[Puddleduck]

New shoes anyone?

Yes please, perfect!

We are doing childcare duties at the moment and when he gets tired the little one likes to snuggle next to Grandma whilst watching tv or tablet as long as Grandma is knitting or doing crochet. If he notices my hands are idle he brings me my craft bag lol. I think the repetitive movements sooth him.

 

[Puddleduck]

Not as nice as those from Sus3v but I found these:

Amazon product ASIN B07D793SYT

 

[Mrs Badknee]

Hello all, not been her for a while as I have been working on Magic Circles by Jane Crow. Unfortunately I didn’t get on with it at all so as I was making it for Mousy i was giving the go ahead to do my own thing. I did what I could and changed all the large circles into squares and have left the small ones for Dawn to add should she wish to. It needs washing and blocking.

 

[buttons]

Hello all!
Sorry to divert here, it's still about crochet but only the word!
Can you use it as a verb as in "she knits or crochets a lot of beautiful things? Or would you say say she knits and does crochet to create/make beautiful things?

Thank you for your help

I'm no expert but "she knits or crochets a lot of beautiful things" could mean that her Knitting doesn't create beautiful things only her crochet. I did say I'm no expert.

 

[yodeli]

I'm no expert but "she knits or crochets a lot of beautiful things" could mean that her Knitting doesn't create beautiful things only her crochet. I did say I'm no expert.

Ok .... so going to ask this on the pedantic corner thread!

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[Puddleduck]

I'm no expert but "she knits or crochets a lot of beautiful things" could mean that her Knitting doesn't create beautiful things only her crochet. I did say I'm no expert.

She both knits and crochets a lot of beautiful things

That should do it if you want to be very pedantic.

 

[Ven]

Saw this lovely statue in Olvera,Spain !
Leap frog !!View attachment 366608

I love that you see yarn bombing in the most unexpected places

 

[Sus3v]

Sus3v They're just up my street. Try Mrs Badknee too, you may get commission on a bulk order.

I saw it on Facebook so they must be real ?

 

[Janine]

 

[Sus3v]

I'm no expert but "she knits or crochets a lot of beautiful things" could mean that her Knitting doesn't create beautiful things only her crochet. I did say I'm no expert.

I think that interpretation would require a comma after ‘knits’
?

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[Mark and Mindy]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

 

[Sus3v]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

Hope improvement comes quickly. ??‍

 

[scousebird]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

Oh dear, please give Mindy my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Anthea M]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

Sorry to hear that news , big hugs for a quick recovery . PPP .

 

[Janine]

Hope she is feeling better soon xx

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[movan]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

Please give her our love and tell her we will still be here when she is feeling better. Xx

 

[davanne]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly but should be improving soon. She doesn't have the strength at the moment to read motorhome fun on her mobile but when she's a little better I will help her with that. Mark

Hope Mindy is soon on the road to recovery xx

 

[Hollyberry]

Sending best wishes for a quick recovery.

 

[Puddleduck]

Hi everyone, unfortunately Mindy won't be visiting this crochet thread for a little while because she is in hospital with an infection and is quite poorly

Like everyone else I hope the recovery is fast and complete.

Please keep us updated and if there is anything any of us can do to help just shout and someone will respond.

 

[movan]

@scotzsue.Alde have got loads of Aran wool in... Lovelycolours.

GGotta go getting on nerves of customers in queue. Xxx

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