Crochet anyone?

Shaq1009

I've decided to pick up crocheting and I have finally gotten a hang of the basic stitches! Does anyone have a pattern for an easy beginner project or any references I should check out?

reinstone

Click the badge, yo!  Ravelry is an awesome resource.  I'd suggest starting on a smaller project like a potholder or something (sorry, I'm a knitter not a crocheter!) and working your way up from there.  Also check out your local yarn shops.  I took a knitting mastery class at a shop here with my mom and learned so much.  GL!!

SheenaNash1

nope...but more importantly, why aren't you chatting with us lady!?

Shaq1009

Thanks Rein, I'll check it out! I tried knitting but it was a total fail. @ Sheena, I haven't felt very chatty lately - I'll probably be on tomorrow though I miss you!!!

jellolz

i second, third, and fourth ravelry. ravelry is UHMAZING.

i crochet a little bit, i'm pretty good at it, and i'd be glad to help... but knitting is where my heart is.

SheenaNash1

MrsHaque1009:

Thanks Rein, I'll check it out! I tried knotting but it was a total fail. @ Sheena, I haven't felt very chatty lately - I'll probably be on tomorrow though I miss you!!!

Ahh well boo I miss you too! DH is rarely off the computer lol, so I got lucky to get on tonight! Good luck with your crocheting!

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MrsDizzyku

I tried crochet, but developed severe pain in my wrist, so I stick with knitting...but I loved Stitch'n'***'s book on crochet...it was awesome for learning

https://www.amazon.com/Stitch-***-Crochet-Happy-Hooker/dp/0761139850/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306918257&sr=1-3

 

megemoney

I taught myself to corchet a couple of years ago.  I use the Lion Brand site to get some patterns, and my MIL got me a subscription to Crochet Today (which has since un out) ... but they had cute liitle projects.

Squishy622

I stick to the kitchen for my hobbies, I suck at crafty stuff, but you should look into making amigurumi. They're adorable little crocheted stuffed aminals and they tickle me to no end. Do a Google image search for it and you'll see what I mean! I think they sell lots of patterns for them on Etsy. Have fun, Shaq!

emmb52408

I LOVE to crochet! and even sell some of my wares. So i will be happy to help if you have questions.

I highly recommend this book for learning all types of stitches, basic and advanced.

https://www.amazon.com/Crocheting-School-Inc-Sterling-Publishing/dp/1402708319/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306928218&sr=8-1

the lion brand website has quite a few patterns and they label them easy- difficult.

Have fun!!!

alf005

my grandma taught me to crochet when i was younger, but i re-learned on my own in college.  I used this site- free step by step videos for each stitch...VERY helpful.  I still refer to it when I start a new project.

 https://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_videos.html

 When you purchase yarn, many of them come with a pattern on the inside of the label.  I would suggest for a beginner project that you pick up some yarn with a easy pattern on it and use that.

heather_09_15_07

My grandma taught me how to single crochet when I was little but I bought this book to learn other stitches and how to read patterns and it was awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Chicks-Sticks-Guide-Crochet-Patterns/dp/082300676X/ref=sr_1_50?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306933956&sr=1-50

I'm also a huge fan of ravelry.

 

shortsweet&sassy

I started out learning how to make beanies and then I learned how to do Scarfs and blankets. If you dont mind a simple looking blanket you could make one with just a single stiich and its SUPER easy!

Shaq1009

Thanks for all the tips ladies!!! I really want to make baby blankets for my sister and sister in law it was going pretty well until I realized that my rows we're getting shorter and shorter! Looks terrible! Lol, oh well starting over!

reinstone

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