Does anyone else do crochet?

[MellyMJ]

Just wondering if anyone else likes crochet. I have been crocheting for years. I especially like fillet crochet. Interested to know if anyone else is interested also. My newest project is a burgundy and cream colored block afghan. So far it is coming along nicely. I'll probably post pictures and directions on my website when I am done.

Melanie
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[JayniffaD]

i am just well in the learning process, a friend taught me donkeys years ago but i could only go in a circle lol, i have tried again, and i am now making a blanket with hundreds if squares, about 1/4 of the way to a double bed sized lol, its one of those things i pick up when i can't be bothered to sort other things out, or i do at work in my lunch half hour lol

i can only do the one stitch so far, but would love to learn more.

[hopwoodl]

Hi all

I crochet (and knit). I make crochet bags and throws to sell, and also make toys from time to time. I'm quite an impatient person which is one reason why I love crochet - I can see it growing very quickly!

Laura

[lizan]

I knit but of how I'd love to be abolt to crochet Will need to ook at www to see your work

[lapapaye]

Hi
I crochet too. For now I am only making stuffed toys or cute little things. I tried crochetting a bikini once, it came out all right but I didn't use the right type of cotton (meaning that the bikini weighed a ton once wet, not a very nice sight!!) :p

[shunklies]

I love to crochet, I also knit, weave, spin etc, so learning to crochet was invaluable to me as a new way to use my handspun!

I think I prefer it over knitting at times, it's easier to handle big items definately!

[mrs_crochet]

ha ya
<<< just read my name:p I love to crochet all the time .i did lots of things
will post some of my work pic one day.:)

i enjey sing up for crochet along withe the others so we finsh things faster , my project baby layat as gift for my sister freind she expact to have baby by 25 this monthe.so i shod go back to my cotton now .
c u

[incywincy]

I have been full of cold and feeling miserable all weekend :mad:

So I have finally taught myself to crochet!!! (well the basic stitches) and I'm loving it!

Have knitted from a young age, (not very well!) but never got into crochet? Anyway, I think its great! and really like the way you feel more involved with the process than with knitting. (or is that just me?)

I will have to post a picture of my first attempt when I'm finished ;) ... am trying to make a little purse for Emma

[mrs_crochet]

hi
there blueamema how do you feel now!! get will soon hun:)
i could not wite to see your finished project:mf:.

[italianchildhood]

I crochet too! I tend to make smaller things, not really big projects. I have been making little purses. Fun!

[emopenguintoast]

I crochet quite a bit!

I love making quick things
like bags and plushies and I think I may start an afghan.
:playball:

[lilpossum]

I like to crochet as well. I'm not that good at it yet, but i can make bear soft toys :)

[cbastitcher]

I've tried and tried to learn to crochet - I even bought myself an idiot's guide (obviously not suitable for an idiot like me!), I can do chains then it all goes pear shaped:sm:

I can knit basic stuff like scarves and gloves but crochet has beaten me;)

Paula xx

[manders]

I crochet as well. My favourite things to make are baby outfits (which usually end up on my daughter's dolls), frilly baby hats, peaked caps (which I ended up having to make for the other 6 girls in my daughter's class after she told them all I would make them one) and scarves.

I do plan on trying my hand at bags in the near future.

I've noticed that crocheted goods seem to be making a real comeback in the shops and I've found myself looking at the prices in disbelief when I think of how much I could make it myself for :o

[Nat]

I crochet too!! All I have attempted are square blankets (triple stitch) which come out lovely, & im major addicted to it!!
A couple of days ago mum bought me a book showing different stitches for hats, blankets, bags etc so I am looking forward to sitting down & having a good read!!

[euston-74]

I've tried and tried to learn to crochet - I even bought myself an idiot's guide (obviously not suitable for an idiot like me!), I can do chains then it all goes pear shaped:sm:

I can knit basic stuff like scarves and gloves but crochet has beaten me;)

Paula xx

Hi Paula,
I couldn't make head nor tail of it either - but now I've got a copy of the 'Happy Hooker' by Debbie Stroller and I'm getting on great!
Melanie

[euston-74]

because I'm so chuffed with having learnt to crochet recently. I'm planning to start making tiny baby blankets to use as embellishments on the many baby cards I seem to need at the moment.
Melanie

[cloudhopping]

I love crochet!

Scarves, belts, bags......oh and some dolls blankets for my daughter!

[craftcrazy]

hi ya, i croquet(soz i never can spell the word, i spell it different every time) i also knit. but with the croquet, my nan taught me years ago and i have kept it up but never can get the blanket to lay flat! lol i have done loads and loads of blankets and bags!!
:D

[Donster]

I recently started to crochet too and enjoying it. :) I wanted to make my own amigurumis as I think they're so cute so I had a good motivation to learn.

[euston-74]

Oh yes! Amigurumis are awesome - that's another thing on my list!
Mel

[Enfys]

I love to crochet. Half the tools and twice the speed of knitting.

And soooooooooooo many different techniques to learn.

[frais]

I also love crocheting and only really ever did smallish projects like hats and small bags, but then I came across a book called crochet so fine and absolutely fell in love with the patterns inside it. I find that sometimes crochet can be a little too 'boxy' for want of a better word, but in this book, everything looked as though it just hung beautifully. I've almost finished the butterfly type cardigan on the front cover of the book and can't wait to wear it!

[Angi]

I've just picked up crocheting again - though had to remind myself of the basic stitches. My friend just started chemo on Friday and asked me to crochet a couple of hats for her - so if there ever was inspirartion for me to start crochetin again that was it!

There's a great site that I've recently found which has loads of great knitting and crochet patterns

http://www.garnstudio.com/index_lang.php

[frais]

I've just picked up crocheting again - though had to remind myself of the basic stitches. My friend just started chemo on Friday and asked me to crochet a couple of hats for her - so if there ever was inspirartion for me to start crochetin again that was it!

Hey Angi, I seem to remember there actually being a crochet book called chemo caps and shawls or something (I remember it as one of my friends is also having chemo at the moment:))

[mcrafts]

thanks for that link Angi - great site.

[BoobyandtheBeads]

I have just learnt to crochet this weekend and have been making a hat for my little girl. Have downloaded a few patterns so got things to try out. I love it. I also make jewellery but can only make stuff when the kids are in bed but this I can do anytime. :)

[julesie]

I have always wanted to try this one out and I hear that it's very different from knitting. My auntie has shown me how to hold the hook and yarn and to do a chain stitch. I had a go but it's all to do with tension and I guess that it will take me some practice.

Looked in the book shop the other week and found a great little book that shows you how to do it all. I even have bought all of the hook sizes in bamboo off Ebay. Just got to put all the bits and pieces together now and get on with it.

[Mojo_77]

Just started to learn today, used to do it as a kid but could only do chain so ended up with yards of very thin crochet and didn't know what to do with it! My mum's lent me an elderly crochet magazine, had a good laugh at the gent's crochet sweater and sailor's cap but it's great for learning the basics, but the patterns are a little old fashioned and not something I'd really wear, with the exception of a dress that looks horrifically difficult, but I'm on the lookout for more modern but simple designs if anyone knows of any?

[InsertCreativityHere]

I learnt last Xmas with the intention of making a Xmas stocking but didn't realise how complex it was. I made two scarves instead. I haven't done any since but I tried knitting a few weeks after and I much prefer crochet. I've bought a few books on it now and there's an American lady on YouTube who does very good tutorials (crochet for beginners I think it's called). I'll do some more when ive got a bit more time. Currently my toddler runs off with my wool :)

[Enfys]

How lovely to see all these people starting to crochet.

I have a few free patterns on my site which are suitable for beginners and perfect for Christmas.

[lindeeknitandcrochet]

I crochet to. I crochet baby hats, booties, diaper covers to be used as photo props. I am just starting to try and sell them. I love to crochet.

[maccrochet]

I am addicted to crochet and am currently crocheting non stop at the moment as I am doing a craft fair in 3 weeks (my 1st) I also teach crochet so I crochet lots throughout the week!!

[annica27]

Hi there
I've just joined the forum few weeks ago, but wanted to respond as I like crocheting. I havent done anything for quite a while, been mostly knitting these days but I do like a nice crochet and actually got myself few books of really nice patterns, which I am fully planning to try out.
HOws your afgan going?

Annika

[cosmic grammie]

This is a bumped up thread from 2007 but i am going to chime in anyway - have any of you ever done anything with the Afghan Stitch - also known as Tunisian crochet? It is great for embroidering a design on after completing a scarf or throw....it's a really fast stitch and fun - I usually use a 9.0mm afghan hook - and here's a site that shows how to do cross stitch on it...

http://vickisdesigns.tripod.com/crossstitch.htm

[Enfys]

I have tried Tunisian but, to be honest, I didn't really like it.

[fonzie]

Love it although I am no expert my knowledge begins and ends with granny sqaure blankets there is a photo of it in my gallery. I have just bought a Twinkie Chan book so hopefully some new and fun crochet projets to follow in the new year.

Nicolette xo
archieandtherug.blogspot

[The 8th Gem]

Just wondering if anyone else likes crochet. I have been crocheting for years. I especially like fillet crochet. Interested to know if anyone else is interested also. My newest project is a burgundy and cream colored block afghan. So far it is coming along nicely. I'll probably post pictures and directions on my website when I am done.

Melanie


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Hi Melanie
l'm a hopeless crochet addict l'm afraid been crocheting 50+ years on and off but took up the hook seriously, again two and half years ago and haven't stopped since..l crochet for hours almost every day
An interesting method fillet, is the cream and burgundy Afghan in fillet?
It would be lovely to see some pictures of your progress
Sue

[perla77]

I do crochet too, but mostly AMIGURUMI, and some scarf, hand warmers, afghans, but my pasión are amigurumis.

[lizduttons]

Love crochet. I do alsorts but really like amigurumi. I blog about my makes and I'm hoping to write a book of patterns.

[xenia]

I been doing crochet for years. I make baby clothes and blankets.

[scrapgetaways]

I learnt to crochet last year by watching youtube videos :-)

Im still learning but I enjoy it and hope to sell my creations this year at some local fairs.

[Yofi]

I love too, usually I crochet baby booties and hats for my little. It's a lot of fun!

[Yofi]

show you one 26827

[jenniferlou]

I'm a new crocheter but just finished a cute cushion, pictured on my blog. I'm not brilliant with the tension tho. x

[Rosie lee]

I all like to croquet now I mainly make blankets for charity. From Rosie Lee.

[groovychick1966]

I think I;m addicted to crochet, I mainly makes bags and I am going to amke a determined efforrt to sell this year. I also have made some amigarumi toys and will have to start on a new doll as my daughter is expecting another girl in May :).

[Critchley]

Its lovely to see so many members openly brandishing their crochet hooks and showing their results. Makes me want to pick mine up again.

[Enfys]

Makes me want to pick mine up again.

Go on. Be brave!

[Lambcake]

Hey!

Well, to be frank, crochet scares the poop out of me - I have no idea why. I'm a fairly advanced knitter and everyone has been saying to me that crochet is easier (is this true?) but there's something about it that makes me scared. Stupid me! Maybe it the fact that you use hooks?!

I'd like to learn because I like the fact you can make little circles and doilies and things very easily and that's not the most straightforward to do with knitting.

[Keiten]

I'm impatient too! I like to chrochet toys because I can see a result quickly!

[aisles]

I crochet my own designs. I also have recently learnt Tunisian crochet and did a stitch sampler piece that I made up into a Tunisian crochet hook Tidy for my new set of Tunisian crochet hooks.

[Lucyslovelys]

I have tried crochet but up until no have been fairly unsuccessful, I was trying to make a square but it ended up as a Triangle, It would make lovely bunting, if only i could do it again!!
Id love to learn properly but i dont know anyone who does, i need a hands on lesson, it was watching vids on youtube that got me making a triangle lol :confused:

[Coryographies]

I crochet my own designs. I also have recently learnt Tunisian crochet and did a stitch sampler piece that I made up into a Tunisian crochet hook Tidy for my new set of Tunisian crochet hooks.

I've recently learned Tunisian crochet too! I find it so satisfying :)

At the moment I'm making an entrelac baby blanket for my little brother's first baby due in September! Crochet is so much more relaxing for me than knitting... and like a lot of you have mentioned, it's nice being able to see your progress so much quicker...!

[hollie917]

i crochet too i can knit but i found things take too long so had a go at crochet and its alot quicker

lucyslovelys i learnt from youtube videos look for bethintx1 channel i used her videos the most

[thestitchandfold]

I love crochet (can't knit, haha)! I like making little stuffed toys/amigurumi, but when I get bored of doing loads of double crochet stitches I enjoy making little doilies too :-) I don't think I'd ever have the patience for an afghan, haha.

[RachieRoo]

Hay I crochet too! Have you heard of ravelry? its really good for free and paid patterns. glad I'm not alone in the world of crochet

[tinker30]

i decided one day that i would learn to crochet, i asked my mam and tried but couldn't get it, so i asked my mother in law and still couldn't pick it up. so i left it for a bit, then decided to google it, found a great website and followed the instructions from there. i've not done anything really fancy, just things that i could do whilst watching tv. but i love it, the only thing is i tend to get a really bad wrist after a while. i thought that it was a 'middle aged, old woman's thing' to do, but once i got compliments about my scarf i made and two requests.... then i wasn't so shy to say 'yes i crocheted it'

[dee_liteful]

My mum loves to crochet, I was planning on getting her a book or magazine of projects for mother's day. She's broken her foot and been feeling very down lately as can hardly use her crutches, so she's been having to sit at home. I thought I'd try to get her something to keep her busy. Can anybody recommend book/magazine wool etc? She enjoys doing items of clothing. x

[tinker30]

dee i found a site that has lots of free crochet/knitting patterns. if that would help?

[Dizzy Bees]

:D I Love to Crochet. I have done so since the age of about 7

[MarysiaC]

I was taught to crochet by my granny when I was a child. Picked it up again recently and have had some success! very pleased with some of the stuff I've made so far :-) A lot of it is on my Blog...

Marysia

[quintonwench]

I started crocheting at the beginning of the year. It was the first time I have ever picked up a hook. I used YouTube video tutorials to learn the basics and have gone from there. I love it and if I'm honest, I have become a little obsessed with it!! Just aswell really, as I tried knitting and I didn't get very far at all!

[BoobyandtheBeads]

I've been crocheting since late last year so still definitely on the easy stuff. I do love it though.