Any Crocheters?

[luckystar]

Oh, I love to crochet! I just wish I was a little better at it. I've been trying to make a stuffed rabbit, but only succeeded in the head and body. I keep trying to follow the instructions for the arms and legs, but they keep getting smaller around before they should. I've tried to make my own pattern for them, but gave up a few weeks ago. I need to give it another go. I know I must be reading something wrong.

I also just got a bunch of different kinds of roving, and am making artificial dread hair falls. They're turning out great, I'm probably half way done - all last night! I thought my arms were going to fall off but they're fine today. Maybe I'll finish tonight

 

[luckystar]

You probably could, but there's not much sentimental value in a target blanket. I'll take a home made blanket any day.

I made my first blanket for my mom a while back. I went about it all wrong, took me two years on and off. I used a g hook, and the same dc stitch all the way through a blanket that would only fit a single. Now she has hot flashes, and the thing is like a thermal.

 

[sockgirl77]

I've been dying to learn how to knit or crochet. Does anyone know where I can get lessons in the county?

 

[Nickel]

I've been dying to learn how to knit or crochet. Does anyone know where I can get lessons in the county?

I taught myself to knit and it's really very easy. There are quite a few books that will teach you, or you can go to knittinghelp.com for video instruction. Much cheaper than paying for classes.

 

[sockgirl77]

I taught myself to knit and it's really very easy. There are quite a few books that will teach you, or you can go to knittinghelp.com for video instruction. Much cheaper than paying for classes.

Thank you. I figured that it could come in handy with the kids' blankets and such.

 

[Aninha]

I wish we could start a crochet group . To teach the ones that want to learn, share projects, patterns, or just sit down and crochet together ....

 

[migtig]

I've been dying to learn how to knit or crochet. Does anyone know where I can get lessons in the county?

Socki - don't know about any classes, but I'd check Michael's as they often offer some kind of craft seminar. But it would probably only take a few hours of sitting down with someone who knows how to do it. I'm more of a hands on learner myself. I feel as if I have always been crocheting all my life as my grandmother would sit me down with a hook and some scrap yarn to keep me out of the way, but learned to knit one evening at a friend's house. I was told I hold my yarn like a crocheter. Anyway, if you can't find anybody you know to sit with you, or if the online stuff Nickel shared doesn't work, then I'll be glad to do it. I think the more people who know how to do things like this the better, as I worry things like this are a dying part of our history.

 

[sockgirl77]

Socki - don't know about any classes, but I'd check Michael's as they often offer some kind of craft seminar. But it would probably only take a few hours of sitting down with someone who knows how to do it. I'm more of a hands on learner myself. I feel as if I have always been crocheting all my life as my grandmother would sit me down with a hook and some scrap yarn to keep me out of the way, but learned to knit one evening at a friend's house. I was told I hold my yarn like a crocheter. Anyway, if you can't find anybody you know to sit with you, or if the online stuff Nickel shared doesn't work, then I'll be glad to do it. I think the more people who know how to do things like this the better, as I worry things like this are a dying part of our history.

Think you could handle more for a few hours?

 

[migtig]

I wish we could start a crochet group . To teach the ones that want to learn, share projects, patterns, or just sit down and crochet together ....

Well then, why don't we? We could meet like sewing groups used to back in the days before most of us were born. We could also use it as an opportunity to "swap" yarn too.

We could have a once month venture and take turns hosting it.

 

[migtig]

Think you could handle more for a few hours?

Sure I could. It's always easier when it's something you love to do.

 

[sockgirl77]

Sure I could. It's always easier when it's something you love to do.

 

[luckystar]

I taught myself to knit and it's really very easy. There are quite a few books that will teach you, or you can go to knittinghelp.com for video instruction. Much cheaper than paying for classes.

I've seen kits in Michael's and WalMart that teach crocheting and knitting. Anything I've read on teaching crocheting has been pretty easy to understand, and there are videos on YouTube that I've used when I can't remember how to do a certain stitch, or one I've never heard of.

 

[Aninha]

I'm in!!

Well then, why don't we? We could meet like sewing groups used to back in the days before most of us were born. We could also use it as an opportunity to "swap" yarn too.

We could have a once month venture and take turns hosting it.

Yesterday I went to crochet with a good friend and it was great! And we talked about wanting to start a crochet group. That's why, when I read the OP, I was so excited, thinking that this would be starting that ....

So ... I'm in! I could even volunteer to be the first host!

 

[migtig]

Yesterday I went to crochet with a good friend and it was great! And we talked about wanting to start a crochet group. That's why, when I read the OP, I was so excited, thinking that this would be starting that ....

So ... I'm in! I could even volunteer to be the first host!

You are so on and I am so in. I say pick a day/evening and throw it out there and then PM the people who say they want to and are available to go, with your contact details. Or you could ask we all send you our email addresses and we could do mass email/reply to all. Actually, the later, might be a more secure way to go about it. If they are scared to give up their email addy, then you don't want them in your home. We could use this as a base as well for our future gatherings.

 

[sanchezf]

You are so on and I am so in. I say pick a day/evening and throw it out there and then PM the people who say they want to and are available to go, with your contact details. Or you could ask we all send you our email addresses and we could do mass email/reply to all. Actually, the later, might be a more secure way to go about it. If they are scared to give up their email addy, then you don't want them in your home. We could use this as a base as well for our future gatherings.

I don't know how at all but would love to learn. Please add me to the group...

 

[FancyBelle]

I am in...I live in St. Mary's County in the NW part of the county. We may even be able to get a small church hall or AL room to go to so it's the same all the time. I can check with the County Offices. Maybe the Sr Centers would welcome us in and the Senior Citizens could help teach or even learn from us!

 

[migtig]

I am in...I live in St. Mary's County in the NW part of the county. We may even be able to get a small church hall or AL room to go to so it's the same all the time. I can check with the County Offices. Maybe the Sr Centers would welcome us in and the Senior Citizens could help teach or even learn from us!

But I'm not a senior. Actually, that's a great idea. Would you please check since you sound like you know what you are doing?

 

[Cowgirl]

I taught myself to knit and it's really very easy. There are quite a few books that will teach you, or you can go to knittinghelp.com for video instruction. Much cheaper than paying for classes.

I love knittinghelp.com. I either go there or call my sister when I have a question.

 

[sockgirl77]

But I'm not a senior. Actually, that's a great idea. Would you please check since you sound like you know what you are doing?

 

[belvak]

I've been dying to learn how to knit or crochet. Does anyone know where I can get lessons in the county?

I am in...I live in St. Mary's County in the NW part of the county. We may even be able to get a small church hall or AL room to go to so it's the same all the time. I can check with the County Offices. Maybe the Sr Centers would welcome us in and the Senior Citizens could help teach or even learn from us!

Socki, I was going to suggest you try "hooking" up with a Senior either at the Nursing Center, or one of the Senior Centers in the area. It would be a neat way for you to learn while they get to feel needed, and get some company out of the bargain.