Learn to crochet?

[scotzsue]

are the scented cachews similar to floral gums?
have found aromatics, brown and pink, in one of those 'old fashioned' sweet shops.

 

[movan]

are the scented cachews similar to floral gums?
have found aromatics, brown and pink, in one of those 'old fashioned' sweet shops.

They are like parma violets but teeny weeny. X

 

[Janine]

They are cachous- a quick google and only found the empty (vintage) tins so I guess no one makes them now

 

[snailtrailer]

"Learn to Crochet" again this morning at the Big C. Two of the beginners had learning difficulties but were very keen to learn. I found it very challenging but great fun. Now nursing a headache!!!. My other pupil is at a more advanced stage so we spent some time learning how to understand/interpret crochet patterns and she was introduced to half trebles and double trebles on the way to making a complicated snowflake type motif. Also challenging, trying to keep ahead of the pupil No more crochet lessons for a while, returning to patchwork for a bit with the original members of the group.

 

[Offagain]

Oh My gosh is he gorgeous or just GORGEOUS.

Would definitely have a go .

This is my 2inch needle felt teddy.

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Very cute!

View attachment 304280 I feel embarrassed posting my attempt at crochet but this is the farthest I’ve ever got !
It’s not square and I’m not sure what I’ve missed. All advice welcome. I was following the Bella Coco video.

Sorry I can't help, I've never crocheted squares, I learnt to crochet making octopals.

This is my latest project. Waffle stitch baby blanket for #6 grandsprog arriving in October.

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[snailtrailer]

Have you heard @davanne has a baby granddaughter so all the lovely things she has made are ready for when she sees the little one. 7lbs 13 ozs if I've remembered correctly and the name ..... Ava Rose. Anne is that Ava as Ahva or Ayva? Just curious.

 

[davanne]

Have you heard @davanne has a baby granddaughter so all the lovely things she has made are ready for when she sees the little one. 7lbs 13 ozs if I've remembered correctly and the name ..... Ava Rose. Anne is that Ava as Ahva or Ayva? Just curious.

Sorry Pam I have no idea which one it is I would think the second... I will find out Friday when we go to meet her.
Sorry it was very remiss of me not to put on this thread that she has arrived. all the things I have made are washed and packed ready to take.

 

[Janine]

 

[Anthea M]

Very cute!

Sorry I can't help, I've never crocheted squares, I learnt to crochet making octopals.
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This is my latest project. Waffle stitch baby blanket for #6 grandsprog arriving in October.

And what a setting to be crocheting , yachting round the Greek isles §lucky you!!

 

[movan]

@Janine My hare kit has arrived.

I also have a teddy kit ... better get busy methinks ...

Have a good day everybody.

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[movan]

HELP .... why are my crochet circles suddenly coming out like Chinaman's hats? They never used to.

 

[snailtrailer]

Picture please

 

[jumartoo]

HELP .... why are my crochet circles suddenly coming out like Chinaman's hats? They never used to.

Chains ... or lack of???

I only know this cos it happened to me. May not be your problem though.

 

[Janine]

Not enough increases in the first few rows?

 

[Janine]

I can’t remember whether I have already posted this photo of a mandala shrug that I made a few years ago.

It was crocheted in a fine wool and I gave it to a friend who loved it....... until she put it on a hot cycle in the washing machine.

I am not sure which of us was more upset

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[scousebird]

I can’t remember whether I have already posted this photo of a mandala shrug that I made a few years ago.

It was crocheted in a fine wool and I gave it to a friend who loved it....... until she put it on a hot cycle in the washing machine.

I am not sure which of us was more upset

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I'd have wanted to kill her

 

[movan]

I'd have wanted to kill her

You'd have to get past me first.

 

[Puddleduck]

I've finished my jacket, made with some of the Aldi yarn. No pattern just made up as I went along. I made the sleeves as tubes on a circular needle, two at a time on the same needle. The fronts and back and front edge were done as one with steeks at the armhole openings. It's the first time I've steeked and as I made the openings at the knit and natter group there were some wild eyes and indrawn breath (not jsut from me) as I started to cut It does appear to have worked out well.

 

[snailtrailer]

@Puddleduck I give up, I can't compete with that. NO PATTERN Wow.

 

[Offagain]

You'd have to get past me first.

Shall we form an orderly queue

I've finished my jacket, made with some of the Aldi yarn. No pattern just made up as I went along. I made the sleeves as tubes on a circular needle, two at a time on the same needle. The fronts and back and front edge were done as one with steeks at the armhole openings. It's the first time I've steeked and as I made the openings at the knit and natter group there were some wild eyes and indrawn breath (not jsut from me) as I started to cut It does appear to have worked out well.

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I love it but I don't know what steeking is
It sounds scary, please explain

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[Ven]

I love it but I don't know what steeking is
It sounds scary, please explain

Likewise

 

[Puddleduck]

I just typed a really long description of what I did and lost it all

Anyway this site gives an idea of what I did (not exactly the same as I was doing my own thing and using chunky yarn)

http://www.theyarnloop.com/node/338

http://www.theyarnloop.com/article/midweek-masterclass-adding-steeks-for-seamless-knits

Would I use steeks again - everytime for drop sleeve garments For thick winter sweaters I would be tempted to line them as done in Norway.

 

[Puddleduck]

Saturday 8th June is Knit (and crochet) in public day.

I'll be at the Millport Rally and taking my knitting.

 

[Janine]

Sat in my van, I thought I would see what the Aldi yarn cakes that I bought a couple of months ago were like.

Not knowing how far the yarn would go, I am making a C2C (corner to corner- google it!) rug. This means that I can do the increases until I get to the end of one ball and then do the decreases with the other.

The yarn is 80% acrylic 20% wool and is quite chunky.

Not sure about the colours, but it is making up nicely.

 

[Offagain]

Thanks @Puddleduck that’s really interesting reading.
I’m in awe of you being able to make it with no pattern AND incorporate a new technique

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[Janine]

Well, this is a pile of crap!

I undid what I had done and took out the maroon colour because it didn’t work at all.

Redid it and there are random splashes of colour which make it look dirty.

In the pile of ufo’s it goes. (ufo=unfinished object)

 

[movan]

@Janine ... think you should send that photo and complain. You just might get some reimbursement goodies.

 

[Janine]

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@Janine ... think you should send that photo and complain. You just might get some reimbursement goodies.

Good idea!

 

[Offagain]

@Janine ... think you should send that photo and complain. You just might get some reimbursement goodies.

I agree

 

[Janine]

I have sent a message to Aldi - let’s see if they reply.

I can’t imagine the kids that work at our local store would be very interested.

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