One of my new years resolutions was to learn how to crochet...... A few nights ago I decided to start knitting for the first time in about 25 years. The knitting is ok but not one to be satisfied with the multitude of things I already have on the go, I had to get my head around this crochet lark. With the help of YouTube tutorials and a few balls of wool I found around the house, I have spent the last few hours teaching myself how to crochet :-) its a LOT harder than it looks and my eyes are starting to go blurry, early onset arthritis is setting in and my arms are aching from holding them in one position but chain stitch, slip stitch, single and double stitch have been mastered (sort of...) and even if I couldn't crochet in public (would love to join a knitting/crochet group) then at least I can nod knowingly when anyone mentions how they are having trouble with their half double crochet stitch :-D
Not sure how long my new found enthusiasm will hold out but my aim is to make one of the flowers on Attic24 blog and then I will be happy and move onto the next thing on my list :-)
Any hints and tips please send my way!!!
Lesley x
Edited on Thursday : I did a flower! it looks a bit genetically modified but its definately a flower :-)
21 comments:
Maybe the Ladybird book of Crochet would help..for starters?! ;-)
We can be hookers together! I'm enjoying getting back into it. Just made my mother in law a little flower thingy.
Enjoy.
can't help with the crochet I'm afraid - I think that crochet is taking over blogland at the mo - everyones at it lol
lisa x
A couple of blogs ago I mentioned the Happy Hooker book my lovely OH bought me. Today he made me buy a crochet hook so now I have no excuse not to learn
My goal is also to do one of the flowers so when you master it perhaps you can let me know and give me a tuturiol lol!
Sat here doing your make so when finished i'm ready to go. Just let me know when you're ready and we can get posting.
Take care
Hugs
Beki xxx
Apologies,no no tips from me :)
Though I too am looking out for the book Sal has mentioned, looks really helpful and sweet
Why is everyone crocheting at the moment, is it like crochet fever on here :)
X
I do keep seeing all the wonderful crochet on everyone's blogs and would love to give it a try.
I used to knit a lot when I was little with my nan but haven't for years.
Victoria x
Oh you brave woman!!! Also one of my new year resolutions but I have not ventured down that slippery slope yet.I'm sure you will master it in no time.Everyone makes it look sooooo easy and fast.My fantasy is that by the end of this year I will have made a granny squares blanket.Lets wait and see : )Gotta love you tube for tutorials though.The knitting ones are terrific too.xxxx
Let me know how you get on! I feel a bit useless as everyone else can knit and crochet. The only thing I ever knitted was at Brownie camp and it was a rather fetching tie for my dad, funnily enough he n ever wore it!! Claire xx
I was just about to say that of course I'll show you. But you've managed it on your own. Yay!
Monday will be great, i'll go down early and brave the queues of our tiny post office.
Take care
Hugs
Beki xxx
Hey, well done you - sounds like you are doing a great job with the crochet. Lucy's blog is just so inspirational isn't it ?
No clue how to do it here, so no tips -instead I shall be watching and learning, and hopefully following your lead in starting to try soon.
Good luck with the flower x x
Well done hun, cant wait to see a pic of it!!
Yes please to more location websites, I've got Light Locations on faves! I love nosing on them too!
Will keep you infromed of the kitten situation!
Claire xx
I made a flower last night and now I can't do it again. Sob!
If i get a hook, will you show me when i come to visit....we can sit happily hooking.....:<)))xx
A brilliant crochet book (with a fab and funny title) is Happy Hooker! I find I crochet much faster than knitting, it takes a while to learn, but once you get the hang of the tension, you will always remeber how to crochet - it's a bit like riding a bike. It's so good of you to learn a new craft like that! Can't wait to see the flowers.
xxx
Yay! Good for you!
To be honest I think there's no substitute for just finding a project you love and jumping in ;-)
Well done Lesley, good for you! Once you've mastered that you really should have a go at the bunting. Honestly I wouldn't know where to start with knitting and crochet!
Mel xxx
PS also if you can hang wallpaper you are a genius... you don't even want to know what happened when I tried to put a border up
Hello Lesley
Thanks for popping by. I love crochet. I just need to get my teeth in to a great project. I am in to deconstructing clothes but have just added some crochet to a new plain yukky sainsburys cardigan. I will blog it soon. I think it really improves clothes. I would love to do some bunting with flowers = probably bright pink!!!!
Have a lovely Friday!
Love Emma xxxxx
Applause for Leasley :) :)
Well done sweetie when can I see When can I see :)
It sound like you are doing really well, you can be honest with me here, now do you think even i can do it :)
X
Check you out missy with your crochet!
Well done with the genetically modified flower, I’m sure it looks lovely! :0)
Love Lou xxx
Ooh! I have just discovered your blog! I'm loving knitting at the moment ... and am considering branching out into crochet - I even picked up a needle at the weekend! I will have to hunt out your flower pattern ... they are so pretty ... and ideal for Mothers Day next month!!
x
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