Learn to crochet?

Just needs hemming now, what a nice day of sewing it has been
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@Jenben Was the pattern easy to follow ? Mind I never follow a pattern all the way through but always end up making changes :) Like a blouse pattern that became an evening dress!!!!
 
Puddleduck said:
@Jenben Was the pattern easy to follow ? Mind I never follow a pattern all the way through but always end up making changes :) Like a blouse pattern that became an evening dress!!!!
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Yes puddle duck it was, her patterns are for sewers like me who want have a go at making clothes but are a bit scared !

I only started sewing after giving up work, I have a lot of fabric and patterns but spend a lot of time thinking about sewing instead of doing it .
 
Jenben said:
Yes puddle duck it was, her patterns are for sewers like me who want have a go at making clothes but are a bit scared !

I only started sewing after giving up work, I have a lot of fabric and patterns but spend a lot of time thinking about sewing instead of doing it .
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I need to get the first quilt finished and hope I'll have enough time to make a top or two :) I do have patterns that are quick and easy but I'll need fabric.
 
I'm at Aldi tomorrow for the crochet needles and I might pick up the pompom makers also. Do you think I'll need to camp out overnight??? Just to be on the safe side.
 
jumartoo said:
I'm at Aldi tomorrow for the crochet needles and I might pick up the pompom makers also. Do you think I'll need to camp out overnight??? Just to be on the safe side.
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I think you will be ok Judith .
 
jumartoo said:
I'm at Aldi tomorrow for the crochet needles and I might pick up the pompom makers also. Do you think I'll need to camp out overnight??? Just to be on the safe side.
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Well the entrance was a bit tight for the van, so I’m sleeping in the doorway . . .cant be too careful . . .

Lorraine x
 
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I am ready to start on the poppies now! 400g. Aldi. I purchased a few other things too. . . They are currently in hiding. . . Hiding them in the van may not be so easy. I think a trailer would be a good idea.

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Been to ALDI got the wool for my throw and hooks and a pack of assorted thingies the wool works out at less than a pound a ball:)
I’ve got two packs of each so hope there is enough for my throw.
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As I've said on the morning thread Aldi in Retford haven't had their supplies yet :(. Should have them tomorrow :D.
 
@snailtrailer ended up buying loads more wool for red and purple poppies and MORE wool for Eden's NEXT cardifan .... I havn't started this one yet!!!!!

Bought the needles ... @Anthea M you would lurv the coloues.

Pam ... there were loads of woodland colours of wool ... see pic...

@davanne and @Jenben @whingyraindrop and all ... I am sending you a huge bill for getting me hooked on buying wool.... :)

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I got a pack of dark red DK yarn for poppies plus some of the cream Aran as it looks pretty much identical to the Wendy I have been using (Wendy is 75/25 acrylic/wool and Aldi 80/20 but for a throw I don't think it matters that much). Aldi £3.99, Wendy £7.99 :)

I also bought the bits and pieces little box with sewing up needles, round markets and so on.

Tonight I start on poppies again :)

Aldi was really quiet except round the craft stuff where it was all elbows and shove :)

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@Anthea M don’t rush to Aldi, I have posted some hooks for you !
 
I have my sewing mojo back, today I am cutting out a pattern for a jersey cardigan. Does anyone else use downloadable patterns ? It does mean you can get a pattern delivered to your in box, I find printing out tons of pages (first of all checking the print size is right) is a bit of a pain but sometimes the pattern is only available as an instant download.

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Jenben said:
I do apologise for posting here as I know this is a crochet thread but I have never ever got to grips with crocheting :blusher: but like other crafty stuff.
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no need to apologise you are the crafting queen after all.
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Jenben said:
I do apologise for posting here as I know this is a crochet thread but I have never ever got to grips with crocheting :blusher: but like other crafty stuff.
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Don't apologise .. it's lovely to see other crafts too. You are making me think about other things to do. PLEASE keep telling us about EVERYTHING.

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Jenben said:
I have my sewing mojo back, today I am cutting out a pattern for a jersey cardigan. Does anyone else use downloadable patterns ? It does mean you can get a pattern delivered to your in box, I find printing out tons of pages (first of all checking the print size is right) is a bit of a pain but sometimes the pattern is only available as an instant download.
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I have used them as well. I wish I had bought an A3 printer rather than the A4 :)

I always end up altering patterns (a lot) so often wonder why I bother buying (except to get sleeves and arm sythes correct).
 
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jumartoo said:
Noo! Been back in when passing this afternoon, still not in :(.

Hope I'm not too late tomorrow.
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Well at least you haven’t missed the delivery Judith, I suspect you will still be ok tomorrow, otherwise I can amazon prime you some crochet hooks !
 
I've had a break from crochet to give my hands a rest - and to try out my new Knit-Pro needles! I made a kiddie's jumper from yarn I bought at Wilkos. I did take a photo on the i-pad but the stupid i-pad has now decided it needs activating so it will now be several weeks before I can get that working again while I plough through numerous passwords. The wonder of technology. :(

I am now darning in ends on my crochet squares.

Seeing the GP again tomorrow so I could pop into Aldi afterwards and see if there's anything left.

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