Learn to crochet?

[davanne]

Looks much neater Janine

 

[Hollyberry]

Hello, relative Newbie wading in here! Shall I do a potted introduction, or unwittingly reveal my oddities as we go along?

Confession. I do not crochet! I knit, spin, sew (very badly) and generally make things I could have bought much more cheaply. I am assured that you are an equal opportunities crafting group, and I will not be discriminated again for my deficiencies!

I can’t crochet either, no matter how much I try But then I only graduated to knitting hats from squares a few months ago.

 

[movan]

Hello Wellington I try everything and end up master of nothing. But it keeps me out of mischief.

Welcome.

 

[Ven]

Welcome Wellington. I pressed on funny as you hit the nail on the head as far as making things for much more money than you can buy them ready made So true!

 

[mart]

Meet George the giraffe who is for our new grand child in Australia

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[snailtrailer]

Hello mart Love George, any grandchild is going to adore him.

We've just learned that our second granddaughter is expecting a baby, she had her first scan yesterday. I think this baby is going to unite two fractured families as each Great Grandmother works out who is making what. Actually I don't think Katy's Grandmother makes things so she'll probably want to be the one who buys the pram. We'll see.

Any favourite patterns you'd like to pass on>

 

[Janine]

movan

Found this book in The Works - any good for you?

 

[Anthea M]

Hello, relative Newbie wading in here! Shall I do a potted introduction, or unwittingly reveal my oddities as we go along?

Confession. I do not crochet! I knit, spin, sew (very badly) and generally make things I could have bought much more cheaply. I am assured that you are an equal opportunities crafting group, and I will not be discriminated again for my deficiencies!

I can’t do any even after lessons !!
But I love the thread and looking at all the wonderful crafts!
These very crafty ladies are very inclusive!!
Enjoy!!

 

[davanne]

movan

Found this book in The Works - any good for you?

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That’s lovely Janine I must have a look in our local The Works would be nice to make it for new granddaughter

 

[davanne]

Hello mart Love George, any grandchild is going to adore him.

We've just learned that our second granddaughter is expecting a baby, she had her first scan yesterday. I think this baby is going to unite two fractured families as each Great Grandmother works out who is making what. Actually I don't think Katy's Grandmother makes things so she'll probably want to be the one who buys the pram. We'll see.

Any favourite patterns you'd like to pass on>

Congratulations Pam exciting times ahead I’m sure you will make some beautiful things for the baby

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[mart]

Hello mart Love George, any grandchild is going to adore him.

We've just learned that our second granddaughter is expecting a baby, she had her first scan yesterday. I think this baby is going to unite two fractured families as each Great Grandmother works out who is making what. Actually I don't think Katy's Grandmother makes things so she'll probably want to be the one who buys the pram. We'll see.

Any favourite patterns you'd like to pass on>

I will ask the Grandmother to be when she gets home ?

 

[movan]

movan

Found this book in The Works - any good for you?

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Bought it today ... thank you. Yeah!

 

[movan]

Just finished this made-up-as-you-go-along mouse .. (well needs little jacket perhaps) from garden twine.

 

[snailtrailer]

movan he's quite a little character, and much more exciting than a ball of twine. What's his name?

 

[movan]

movan he's quite a little character, and much more exciting than a ball of twine. What's his name?

Lol. CLIPPERTY.

'Going clip, clipperty, clop on the stairs.'

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[Anthea M]

Just finished this made-up-as-you-go-along mouse .. (well needs little jacket perhaps) from garden twine.

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I love your little mouse Joy!!
(And I hate real ones!!)

 

[Offagain]

Hello, relative Newbie wading in here! Shall I do a potted introduction, or unwittingly reveal my oddities as we go along?

Confession. I do not crochet! I knit, spin, sew (very badly) and generally make things I could have bought much more cheaply. I am assured that you are an equal opportunities crafting group, and I will not be discriminated again for my deficiencies!

Welcome!
I think of crafting like sailing. The journey is just as interesting (or sometimes more interesting) as the destination. The making of an item is as satisfying, or sometimes more satisfying, as having the finished product.

 

[Sus3v]

I've got my crochet bag out ...

It's a start ...

The throw I was making last year is three quarters finished but that last quarter is taking longer than all the rest.

I will do some, I will do some I WILL do some ...

Ooh, ooh! Yay! A woman after my own heart... I am making a spectacles case... decided to line it.... have cut the lining and am presently at the potentially lengthy stage of “thinking about it” ref completion, I.e. sewing in lining and creating the actual ‘bag’. Truth is I don’t like the look of the fold-over bit. May have to unravel and use a plain colour for that bit. I bought a lovely button though ??

 

[hilldweller]

Congratulations !

3000 posts on how to knot a piece of wool.

And not one on how to build a cold fusion reactor out of an old lawnmower and cappuccino machine.

 

[Anthea M]

Congratulations !

3000 posts on how to knot a piece of wool.

And not one on how to build a cold fusion reactor out of an old lawnmower and cappuccino machine.

Brian are you learning to crochet too!!?

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[Sus3v]

Congratulations !

3000 posts on how to knot a piece of wool.

And not one on how to build a cold fusion reactor out of an old lawnmower and cappuccino machine.

I knot, therefore I am
You never know! Somebody may be working on the nuclear reactor thing x Might involve double trebles, a size 0 hook and following instruction; clearly won’t be me

My name is Susan and I crochet, paint and draw. I am thoroughly incompetent at repurposing cappuccino machines into .. erm .. well anything actually.
In terms of engineering, my interest wanes very quickly. I understand righty tighty lefty loosie, but am most helpful when standing just out of the way quietly holding things. I am impressed but with very little comprehension when reading the “mods to your Motorhome “ posts.
My coffee machine has two and a bit compartments and goes on the hob.
I do not represent all females. LOL

 

[Ven]

Congratulations !

3000 posts on how to knot a piece of wool.

And not one on how to build a cold fusion reactor out of an old lawnmower and cappuccino machine.

We were leaving that for you to explain

 

[denisejoe]

Well, I have spent a couple of days re-doing the yoke on my knitted jacket - I just didn't like the lumpy look of the decreases in moss stitch so I re-did it in stocking stitch. Much nicer finish, I think..

Before...

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And after...

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Looks much neater than the original.

Denise

 

[hilldweller]

My name is Susan and I crochet, paint and draw.

Ah, you must be from CA, Crocheting Anonymous.

 

[hilldweller]

Brian are you learning to crochet too!!?

Don't be daft, I'm up to my ears in cold fusion reactors.

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[Janine]

 

[Hollyberry]

This just popped up on a Pinterest. Sign up for free hat patterns if you want and donate hats to a good cause near you. https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/crochet-along-for-a-cause-2019/

 

[Sus3v]

Ah, you must be from CA, Crocheting Anonymous.

maybe... maybe knot
(disguise to maintain anonymity)

 

[snailtrailer]

hilldweller It is quite amazing isn't it. 3000 posts and as the OP I'm actually quite thrilled.

Now as for your nuclear fusion or whatever problem, may I suggest you start another thread - we're all rather too dedicated to the finer things in life.

 

[movan]

one of those days ... all I have achieved is the knowledge that you can count up to 36 a dozen times .. . And sometimes you stop at 34 or 35 and sometimes you go on to 37 or 38 ... and never use dark purple wool.

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