Re: Knitting or crocheting? Does anyone have this hobbie?

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by ScandalAndy

bumpity bump! anybody still on this thread? Want to add each other on ravelry?

What is ravelry exactly? I crochet and I'm going to be starting knitting classes....my girls do beading and sewing...we love crafts

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

What is ravelry exactly? I crochet and I'm going to be starting knitting classes....my girls do beading and sewing...we love crafts

Ravelry.com is a worldwide knitting/crocheting/spinning website. It is awesome and free. There are tons of patterns, groups, contests in groups, you have project pages, a library for your patterns, a place to "stash" your yarns to keep track of them, you can make friends, people are generally nice, there are groups for everything and everyone. I love it!

[amiyesiam]

I put "crochet" in pattern search and it came back with: 89,894 matches.

[always2late]

I taught myself to knit several years ago, and I really enjoy it. I decided to teach myself how to crochet because I found some really cute patterns for crocheting animals. I'm having some trouble though, with crocheting the adjustable ring. I've started working on a scarf, just a basic stitch, to give myself some practice and develop a familiarity with the hook and the basic stitches. Has anyone else here had trouble mastering the adjustable ring?

[ScandalAndy]

I'm not a crocheter, but i did find this. Let me know if it helps, and good luck with that!

Making the Magic Ring

Originally Posted by always2late

I taught myself to knit several years ago, and I really enjoy it. I decided to teach myself how to crochet because I found some really cute patterns for crocheting animals. I'm having some trouble though, with crocheting the adjustable ring. I've started working on a scarf, just a basic stitch, to give myself some practice and develop a familiarity with the hook and the basic stitches. Has anyone else here had trouble mastering the adjustable ring?

[Ms. Meander]

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

Ravelry.com is a worldwide knitting/crocheting/spinning website. It is awesome and free. There are tons of patterns, groups, contests in groups, you have project pages, a library for your patterns, a place to "stash" your yarns to keep track of them, you can make friends, people are generally nice, there are groups for everything and everyone. I love it!

Good to know!

I taught myself to crochet last winter, aided exclusively by You Tube videos. Now I can read patterns without visual aids, although I admit that I keep it pretty simple, so far. If I ever want to try something new, there is always a video for it. But it might be nice to have people with whom to share ideas, ask questions, and find inspiration.

I was on a piglet-kick for a while. I was thinking that the next one should have wings.

[Bèsame*]

Those piglets are darling!

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

Good to know!

I taught myself to crochet last winter, aided exclusively by You Tube videos. Now I can read patterns without visual aids, although I admit that I keep it pretty simple, so far. If I ever want to try something new, there is always a video for it. But it might be nice to have people with whom to share ideas, ask questions, and find inspiration.

I was on a piglet-kick for a while. I was thinking that the next one should have wings.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

Good to know!

I taught myself to crochet last winter, aided exclusively by You Tube videos. Now I can read patterns without visual aids, although I admit that I keep it pretty simple, so far. If I ever want to try something new, there is always a video for it. But it might be nice to have people with whom to share ideas, ask questions, and find inspiration.

I was on a piglet-kick for a while. I was thinking that the next one should have wings.

Ok this is really cute!

[princessbelle]

Dee, dont mean to be following you around LOL. I bought some "beginner" knitting things today and i'm going to try my hand at it.

I've been reading in this thread awhile and you all are so very talented. You are all very amazing.

I have zero crafting talent in my bones. BUT, i wanted to start doing something. So i'm gonna try and knit a scarf for Bully.

I got a "kit" that has needles and some other things i have no clue what they are and a book and CD.

I got two bundles of yarn.

So far that's all i know. I'm getting ready to get into it tonight though. I'm so excited!!!!

Thanks for this thread and all that post here. You give someone like me real hope.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

Dee, dont mean to be following you around LOL. I bought some "beginner" knitting things today and i'm going to try my hand at it.

I've been reading in this thread awhile and you all are so very talented. You are all very amazing.

I have zero crafting talent in my bones. BUT, i wanted to start doing something. So i'm gonna try and knit a scarf for Bully.

I got a "kit" that has needles and some other things i have no clue what they are and a book and CD.

I got two bundles of yarn.

So far that's all i know. I'm getting ready to get into it tonight though. I'm so excited!!!!

Thanks for this thread and all that post here. You give someone like me real hope.

Yay for you! A knitting virgin? Well i can tell you that i tried once to knit something, and i wanted to stab myself in the forehead with the needle by the time i was done.

So i crochet, big easy blankets and scarfs.

THEN my friend came over and showed me how to knit! WOW it's much easier for me with someone showing me.

IMO there is something special about something someone made, like someone once said to me, *it's part of your life*

and when i make something for someone i put much energy and thought into it for them, so when they use it they get all of that good juju along with it.

Corny eh?

[princessbelle]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

Yay for you! A knitting virgin? Well i can tell you that i tried once to knit something, and i wanted to stab myself in the forehead with the needle by the time i was done.

So i crochet, big easy blankets and scarfs.

THEN my friend came over and showed me how to knit! WOW it's much easier for me with someone showing me.

IMO there is something special about something someone made, like someone once said to me, *it's part of your life*

and when i make something for someone i put much energy and thought into it for them, so when they use it they get all of that good juju along with it.

Corny eh?

Yes!!! That is why i wanted to try. My family is full of artist. My mom paints. My brother was a real artist, i think you've seen his work on fb. I have cousins in symphonies scattered all over the US. Music teachers. Art teachers....on and on.

And then...there is me. lol. I've tried so many crafts. I can make jewelry but it's just not that fun to me. I have enough beads in my closet to make a necklace long enough to stretch to where you live.

Anyway, point is, i DO want something that is from my hands that i can pass on to someone. A part of my life, my love and my work. Corny, maybe. But i want it and i want it bad.

I'm sitting here trying to go by this book and the first stitch to learn is the casting stitch. I look at the pic and i'm not sure if i'm doing it right or not. That is what is so frustrating. What if i'm practicing it wrong?

I'm not to the point of poking my eyes out with the needle yet, but i have sat on them twice now.

[always2late]

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

Good to know!

I taught myself to crochet last winter, aided exclusively by You Tube videos. Now I can read patterns without visual aids, although I admit that I keep it pretty simple, so far. If I ever want to try something new, there is always a video for it. But it might be nice to have people with whom to share ideas, ask questions, and find inspiration.

I was on a piglet-kick for a while. I was thinking that the next one should have wings.

Ms. Meander, I LOVE these little piggies!! Do you have the pattern for them? If I PM you my address could you make a copy for me and mail it? I'd love to give it a try!

[always2late]

I am getting the hang of crocheting. As I posted earlier, I taught myself to knit several years ago, and I enjoy it VERY much! When I first started teaching myself to crochet, I gotta confess, I wasn't all that thrilled...I liked knitting better. But now, as I am getting more familiar with working the yarn and hook, and learning the stitches...I find I'm enjoying myself! I have a bunch of patterns for little animals and I can't wait to give them a try!

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by always2late

I am getting the hang of crocheting. As I posted earlier, I taught myself to knit several years ago, and I enjoy it VERY much! When I first started teaching myself to crochet, I gotta confess, I wasn't all that thrilled...I liked knitting better. But now, as I am getting more familiar with working the yarn and hook, and learning the stitches...I find I'm enjoying myself! I have a bunch of patterns for little animals and I can't wait to give them a try!

You could always learn how to knit VERY big dog sweaters!

[always2late]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

You could always learn how to knit VERY big dog sweaters!

That I could! I know a couple of brothers who will be having a birthday next year

I LOVE the tunisian crochet!! And, since I love knitting, it seems like it might be the best of both worlds . I think I need to learn it!

[Ms. Meander]

Originally Posted by always2late

Ms. Meander, I LOVE these little piggies!! Do you have the pattern for them? If I PM you my address could you make a copy for me and mail it? I'd love to give it a try!

Here is the video that taught me. In the description is a link to the written pattern. Have fun!

[Ms. Meander]

My biggest crochet-related problem to date is that I have expensive taste in yarn. Anyone have the inside scoop for discounted, high quality yarn?

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

My biggest crochet-related problem to date is that I have expensive taste in yarn. Anyone have the inside scoop for discounted, high quality yarn?

Grow alpacas??

I have found a super easy pattern (I keep wanting to say recipe...) for an adorable Christmas wreath. It's only 2 rounds....

Chain 14

Slip stitch in first chain to form ring.

Chain 1, 22 single crochets into ring, slip stitch finish circle

Chain 1, 1 single crochet in the first sc then 2 single crochets in each sc there after. Slip stitch to close. Make a loop for hanging. (I found silvery thread to string through it and make a bow....

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

My biggest crochet-related problem to date is that I have expensive taste in yarn. Anyone have the inside scoop for discounted, high quality yarn?

ME TOO. i am such a yarn snob! My ex-mom in law used to use the best yarns and i didn't appreciate their quality until i went back to the stuff i use. it doesn't compare. i like the way the more expensive yarns feel in my hand, and i like it chunky and bulky! She ordered from Mary Maxim. i may have to check them out!

There is this little yarn store in a neighboring town, i don't even consider her stock high and and it's between 7.00-15.00 per skein.

i remember when it was cheaper to crochet and knit things.

[MsMerrick]

Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

My biggest crochet-related problem to date is that I have expensive taste in yarn. Anyone have the inside scoop for discounted, high quality yarn?

KnitPicks
And are you a member of Ravelry ? People sell stashs of yarn, and theres also tons of posts and groups.. with millions of yarn addicts, looking for much the same thing