Re: Knitting or crocheting? Does anyone have this hobbie? - Page 2

Leigh · 12-27-2010, 05:08 PM

Hope no one minds if I hop in here!

I haven't knitted in ages but am looking to get back into it, and I've always wanted to learn to crochet ............. I'll have to look on youtube for videos Myself

Wryly · 12-27-2010, 05:12 PM

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wryly

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

I watched a youtube on it and it looks fun and thanks for stopping by WRyly!! Welcome to the thread...

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Hope no one minds if I hop in here!

I haven't knitted in ages but am looking to get back into it, and I've always wanted to learn to crochet ............. I'll have to look on youtube for videos Myself

You're more then welcome to stop by do you crochet?? Youtube has tons on crocheting there you can learn too its easy..welcome to the thread..

Leigh · 12-27-2010, 06:31 PM

I never have but I've wanted to for a long time ~ My Nan was going to teach Me when she was alive but she's been gone for about 11 yrs now ........ I do wanna learn now though

fiercegrrl · 12-27-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wryly

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

thank you for the links! i'm looking forward to trying this after i finish my last holiday project.

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fiercegrrl

thank you for the links! i'm looking forward to trying this after i finish my last holiday project.

Youtube has the afghan stitch too and its good to just google it and welcome to the thread!! I didn't think that there would be interest in it but there is I'm happy about that!! Keep crocheting all..

Leigh · 12-27-2010, 06:59 PM

I'm gonna check out those links too and maybe get Myself some crochet stuff this week

lipstixgal · 12-29-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I'm gonna check out those links too and maybe get Myself some crochet stuff this week

Oh Yay for you, you will love it once you pick it up!! crocheting that is..start out with some easy youtubes...

Bit · 12-29-2010, 04:13 PM

I crochet! I tried to learn to knit, and I actually did make a couple scarves, but knitting doesn't like my wrists so I went back to crocheting. I love love love to work with really fine threads and make doilies but right now I think crocheting with wool and making a hat--something I haven't done before--might be A Really Good Idea, lol... it is COLD outside.

lipstixgal · 12-29-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bit

I crochet! I tried to learn to knit, and I actually did make a couple scarves, but knitting doesn't like my wrists so I went back to crocheting. I love love love to work with really fine threads and make doilies but right now I think crocheting with wool and making a hat--something I haven't done before--might be A Really Good Idea, lol... it is COLD outside.

Welcome Bit to the thread I'm glad you knit and crochet yes I do like crocheting better then knitting for me. A hat would be nice and yes it is cold we have like 30 inches of snow here in NJ so its not very nice right now!! Dogs are having a tough time of it poor fellas but are adapting well..

Bit · 12-29-2010, 04:34 PM

YIKES, Gail! That's way too much snow for your area, isn't it?

We've had almost none this year so far and I am QUITE content for it to stay that way.

I discovered that all crochet threads are not created equal. My favorite by far is Cebelia; oh my gosh it feels so good when you use it, and it cooperates so beautifully! I've been trying to force myself to use other threads and I'm just not enjoying it nearly as much.

lipstixgal · 12-29-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bit

YIKES, Gail! That's way too much snow for your area, isn't it?

We've had almost none this year so far and I am QUITE content for it to stay that way.

I discovered that all crochet threads are not created equal. My favorite by far is Cebelia; oh my gosh it feels so good when you use it, and it cooperates so beautifully! I've been trying to force myself to use other threads and I'm just not enjoying it nearly as much.

Yes it way too much for the NY/NY area we are not used to it and the City (NY City) is suffering a lot..I am snowed in for the time being its ridiculous and yo haven't got any snow in the MIdwest yet?? that is good though I will take the cold over the snow any day!!

AlchemyGrrl · 12-30-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Yes it way too much for the NY/NY area we are not used to it and the City (NY City) is suffering a lot..I am snowed in for the time being its ridiculous and yo haven't got any snow in the MIdwest yet?? that is good though I will take the cold over the snow any day!!

It is snowing here too...but we just have a dusting. Good luck getting through all the snow. Time to pull out the crochet and make something warm and cuddly. I actually just finished making two stuffed animals. Pokemon - a Pikachu and a Riachu. I'd post a picture if I knew how, LOL.

lipstixgal · 12-30-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyAlchemy

It is snowing here too...but we just have a dusting. Good luck getting through all the snow. Time to pull out the crochet and make something warm and cuddly. I actually just finished making two stuffed animals. Pokemon - a Pikachu and a Riachu. I'd post a picture if I knew how, LOL.

That sounds nice to make yes maybe a throw to keep us warm the dogs and I would love it...need crochet hooks though can't seem to find them..they are some place I know..It is getting warmer so some will melt which will be good I can at least get groceries tomorrow...yay..have fun crocheting

lipstixgal · 12-30-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LotusFlower

I need a hobby and have some yarn staring at me.

What is a good easy crochet pattern to start off with?

Youtube has basic crochet training so you could start there and work on ward to more advanced stitches but I would start with the basic crochet chain and stitches, hope that helps..

julieisafemme · 12-30-2010, 04:41 PM

I am not crafty at all. At work today my co-worker was wearing a beautiful crocheted (sp?) shawl that her friend had made for her. It was light, soft, delicate and suprisingly warm! Wow was it beautiful! More power to all of you who can make these beautiful things out of a ball of yarn!

lipstixgal · 12-30-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by julieisafemme

I am not crafty at all. At work today my co-worker was wearing a beautiful crocheted (sp?) shawl that her friend had made for her. It was light, soft, delicate and suprisingly warm! Wow was it beautiful! More power to all of you who can make these beautiful things out of a ball of yarn!

Its really not that hard to do and there are youtube videos to learn from, I check them out regularly to keep up with my crocheting...but yes it is nice to do..

amiyesiam · 12-30-2010, 05:14 PM

I just watched a series of you tube videos on how to make socks. That rocks cause it is on my list of things to do!

lipstixgal · 12-30-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

I just watched a series of you tube videos on how to make socks. That rocks cause it is on my list of things to do!

They have youtube videos on how to make socks?? really that would be a cool thing to do I will check it out thanks..

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