Crocheters?

[beetlequeendiva]

Most people have told me it's easy - i'm just not getting it!!! Anyway i'm not gonna stress about it because i have PLENTY of other crafts to get on with!!!

 

[GodFlute2]

Well, that's good to hear. = )

 

[Celticflower]

Here are a couple of tips that may make things easier for a beginning crocheter--

Use a large hook. When I learned the standard was to use a G or an H. Bump up to an I with worsted weight yarn.

Use a light colored yarn to start. It is easier to see the stitches.

Work the foundation or beginning chain with a hook one size larger than the pattern calls for. Use the smaller specified hook for the rest of the pattern.

If you get frustrated, put it away for awhile and do something else.

Stay relaxed and work loose. Once you get the hang of the mechanics of making the stitches you can work on firming up your gauge.

Above all, remember this is a hobby, not brain surgery! No one (other than you) is going to care if you mess up from time to time.

(I have used these tips when I teach 3rd - 5th graders to crochet. Telling them to "Lighten up - this is supposed to be fun" works wonders.

 

[GodFlute2]

I have to remind my brother that this is supposed to be relaxing from time to time, lol.

 

[JoyfulSongs]

I've been crocheting since I was five and plan to have a lot of fun with it this summer. No idea what I will make of course. What is everyone here doing? If this has already been discussed, sorry about that. I didn't bother to look at all of the last 20 pages.

 

[Ann M]

I'm crocheting dishcloths and soap savers at the moment. nd this morning I just picked up a new hook to get started on a poncho for my daughter.

 

[Tiger Lily]

I crochet every now and then, just not continually. Sometimes, I leave it for a winter activity, since I'm out in my garden more during spring and summer. I love to crochet afghans.

 

[GodFlute2]

Cool. I'm working on a baby blanket and hoping to get started on my sister's purse soon.

 

[BarbaraJean]

I'm crocheting dishcloths and soap savers at the moment. nd this morning I just picked up a new hook to get started on a poncho for my daughter.

Ann, I came across some old crochet magazines from the 70's at a thrift store. they have patterns for ponchos, capes, etc. which are now back in style. I haven't gotten around to making anything yet but there are some really interesting patterns in them.

Good luck with your project!

 

[Celticflower]

I have a baby blanket started as well as a doily. Will be starting another blanket (58 x 74) soon, since I need it for a wedding gift next month. I also have thread for 2 doilies to work on this summer when it gets hot.

 

[JoyfulSongs]

I have a baby blanket started as well as a doily. Will be starting another blanket (58 x 74) soon, since I need it for a wedding gift next month. I also have thread for 2 doilies to work on this summer when it gets hot.

That's what I like to do. Blankets in the winter and doilies/little things in the summer. I was finishing an afghan in June once... Ended up spreading the finished part on the table to get it off my lap.

 

[GodFlute2]

Lol. Those things can get pretty warm in the summers.

 

[rosemoss]

Hello,
I've not quite honed crocheting but I am knitting at this point, although, one of my cousins gave me a pattern to crochet the straps on flip flop sandals. A friend of hers did a pair for her and they're so cute and she wants me to figure it out!!
Has anyone seen this before?

rosemoss

 

[Ladyday95]

Hello,
I've not quite honed crocheting but I am knitting at this point, although, one of my cousins gave me a pattern to crochet the straps on flip flop sandals. A friend of hers did a pair for her and they're so cute and she wants me to figure it out!!
Has anyone seen this before?

rosemoss

OHHHH !!!! that would be much cool. Have seen flip flops wraped with different threads but none crocheted.... if figure out let us know....

 

[VioletAngel]

I do a lot of crocheting. I wish I had time to do it consistently, but mostly I do doileys lately. I create the patterns myself.

 

[GodFlute2]

Hello,
I've not quite honed crocheting but I am knitting at this point, although, one of my cousins gave me a pattern to crochet the straps on flip flop sandals. A friend of hers did a pair for her and they're so cute and she wants me to figure it out!!
Has anyone seen this before?

rosemoss

I have no idea how to do flip flops, sorry.

I do a lot of crocheting. I wish I had time to do it consistently, but mostly I do doileys lately. I create the patterns myself.

I wish I could do it all the time as well, but school stops me from doing that. = P
You make your own patterns? cool. I've kinda started to come up with my own pattern for purses and what not, myself.

 

[Celticflower]

OHHHH !!!! that would be much cool. Have seen flip flops wraped with different threads but none crocheted.... if figure out let us know....

At http://www.lionbrand.com/ under the free crochet patterns/accessories there is a pattern using funfur. And Annie's Attic has a leaflet with a variety of motifs worked onto the flipflops.

 

[angela 2]

I crochet from time to time. My last project was making sweaters for my small dog.

 

[GodFlute2]

How cute. Lol.

 

[angela 2]

Celtic power,

Thanks for the site.