Learn to crochet?

[Philcott]

I love crochet work and also Tunisian crochet. I knit as well and usually have a pair of socks on the go tucked away in one of the lockers. Looking forward to catching up with this thread ,- lovely idea.

 

[davanne]

Welcome to crochet corner @Philcott

 

[Philcott]

Thank you

 

[CathR]

I think folk should be warned crocheting can be dangerous to your health if you're not used to it. About this time last year I decided to knit myself a woolly hat, followed by a crocheted blanket - made up of squares. All the unfamiliar repetitive movements made me develop thumb tendonitis, posh name De Quervains Syndrome. Whatever you call it, you don't want to get it. At times the pain felt like I'd been electrocuted. For months I tried everything to make it better - rest, exercises, icing, ultrasound, massage, nutritional supplements. In the end I had to have a steroid injection from the doctor. That eased the inflammation and touch wood, it's OK now but I'll never take up knitting or crocheting again. My advice to anyone starting out is only do a bit at a time.

 

[haganap]

that's great news about you're little one. only just seen the thread as I've been away. . hope he enjoys his new career.

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[mart]

Jan started this blanket when we started our travels, seven weeks ago. Not sure how big it will get

 

[Carol]

that's great news about you're little one. only just seen the thread as I've been away. . hope he enjoys his new career.

Just highlighting this for @cliffandger as I know she tagged you in this thread, but may not pick this up.

Glad you had a great holiday Paul. x

 

[movan]

Get well soon Pam. Vertigo or dizziness or imbalance is horrible ...... big hug..

 

[movan]

Get well soon Pam. Vertigo or dizziness or imbalance is horrible big nhugs ..


Oops .. you got TWO big hugs Pam.

 

[movan]

Bummer .. you know what we should have done JUST FOR FUN ... started off with our target of 50,000 .. and every day or week whatever suits us come on with a picture of what we have done since our last post and watch the number go down till November .. it might instill a last minute barage of support from other members

Eg my poppies made today (still need buttons)

are 10 so our target now is dah dah

49,990
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[davanne]

Great idea Joy .....I’ve only done 6 so far but will crack on later as I can’t start my throw until I get my wool
49984 to go girls

 

[movan]

Wow at this rate we'll easily do it .... Right girls so we only need

49,984
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Plus I miscounted .. I'd done 11
So it's 49,983

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[enery8]

View attachment 217353 I've got a secret yearning to make something like this, maybe a bit ambitious

No, once you start to learn the stitches if you practice, you can make this. I made one in the early 1980s, it was quite heavy and used left over wool, or reused wool from the jumpers my kids grew out of. The magic is using nice colours and the overall effect can me amazing. Sue

 

[cliffanger]

Well aren't you all doing brilliantly! Just caught up with this thread and I'm really sorry I wasn't able to join in. The poppies are all lovely.

We have that same project for St John's Church in Keynsham and they have a knitting pattern as well as a crochet one. I might give that a go instead - it may be easier on my wrist.

In the meantime Keeeeeeeeeeeeeep Hooking girls!

 

[davanne]

These are my six so far

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[movan]

These are my six so far
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I am really hoping that promised black buttons come to Chester so I can finish mine.... also Pauline is sending me some ..Hollyberry... yeah ..

 

[davanne]

I am really hoping that promised black buttons come to Chester so I can finish mine.... also Pauline is sending me some ..Hollyberry... yeah ..

I’ve only a few buttons left but I think @Paul and Kate are bringing some to Mo’s may bash

 

[enery8]

I forgot this photo, sorry. It makes me determined to stick at it when I see stuff like this.

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keep practising Joy, and sooner or later you will see the improvements. Keep an early piece, because when you look at it in a few weeks you will see how far you have come.

 

[enery8]

Well I’ve persevered and done another square that I’m happier with the tension is better than the first one I think
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Well done, looking good. Sue

 

[Hollyberry]

Bummer .. you know what we should have done JUST FOR FUN ... started off with our target of 50,000 .. and every day or week whatever suits us come on with a picture of what we have done since our last post and watch the number go down till November .. it might instill a last minute barage of support from other members

Eg my poppies made today (still need buttons) View attachment 219488 are 10 so our target now is dah dah

49,990
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Buttons posted Thursday to second address for you to pick up

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[jumartoo]

At last ... I got a hook. The smallest I could find and it's 7 mm but it'll do for a practice. I'm in the UK over Easter and my mum has a box full of goodies and I'll get some more then.

I've made a (purple) chain and am on the way back. I'll post a piccie but I'm afraid I'm a long way behind!

 

[Hollyberry]

I've just received this from a blogger I follow. She's written about the therapeutic effect of crochet. https://thegirlwiththefiveladsandfibro.blogspot.co.uk

 

[enery8]

Thanks for replying Buttons.. we are just desperate to reach my target for puddleduck and Janine .... 50,000 poppies.

Enjoy your holiday son. X

well I think I need to join in, that is a lot of poppies. I am not sure what pattern you are using, so if someone could let me know. I used to do a lot of crocheting, but not since I took up bobbin lace and tatting.
Sue at hurwitzend

 

[enery8]

@Janine @davanne I too went straight to Amazon e-bay etc. to find these crochet hook sets. No joy. The best they could offer was hooks that light up what's that all about? Would drive Derek mad.

great for dark thread or in difficult light. I have seversl of them,

 

[Puddleduck]

Back to the poppies once I have more red and black yarn.

In the meantime here is a crochet square I just completed (it will need blocking to square it up and the ends sewing in and trimming) - it's the first part of the "Elements" throw that I gave the link to before. I've made it in some Aran weight yarn I had left over, navy blue and cream. It is MUCH simpler to do than it looks at first and the video is very clear - I had the sound turned off and the subtitles switched on which was very amusing I think I will make these for a throw as a change from poppies when I get bored I'm not sure if I am going to do part two of the pattern or just keep doing part one squares.

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[davanne]

Wow Helen that is lovely
I’ve done another ten poppies this evening no buttons in yet though
Sorry about the light we only had the lamps on so it’s a bit dark

 

[davanne]

Forgot the total 49973

 

[jumartoo]

I need a smaller hook. My attempts at anything other than the chain are too loopey but at least I'm getting the hang of handling the hook and the wool!

 

[davanne]

I need a smaller hook. My attempts at anything other than the chain are too loopey but at least I'm getting the hang of handling the hook and the wool!

Just keep practising Judith until you get a smaller hook ...have you watched the Bella Coco videos ?

 

[jumartoo]

Just keep practising Judith until you get a smaller hook ...have you watched the Bella Coco videos ?

I've watched part of the video on the link that @Hollyberry posted, I think that is a Bella Coco one.

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