Crochet Anyone???

ShortNSassie wrote:What happened to everyone? Are there any new projects ladies?

I'm still here.. working on a blanket instead of my wedding dress (I would never be able to finish something like that in time). I have to add updated pix of it in my ravelry account.

Neems wrote:I just finihsed a scarf and a hat. Umm, let's just say I can't follow a pattern and created my own design, lol.

That was funny..lol well said.

I've tried to read patterns and even follow YT tutorials.... just doesn't seem to happen for me. I make up my own stuff too.

But, don't you ever get frustrated if it was a project that you wanted to look like the picture,lol? I know it sounds childish but I did not think it would be so difficult to follow some directions.

I see tons of things that I'd love to make but I can't until I learn to read the pattern...Maybe some day.

http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/

Check her out for patterns AND videos for each pattern. She explains everything step by step.

And don't feel bad about not being able to read patterns. I usually have to have my book of basic stitches open to be able to read a pattern and work it. I've had success doing patterns that only require one or two different stitches.

BekkaPoo wrote:http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/

Check her out for patterns AND videos for each pattern. She explains everything step by step.

And don't feel bad about not being able to read patterns. I usually have to have my book of basic stitches open to be able to read a pattern and work it. I've had success doing patterns that only require one or two different stitches.

Me too! I love Teresa! Her vids are so helpful. I've learned the basic stitch from her and then i either follow a video step by step follow a pattern show the stitches she taught.

Okay since it's been cold down here in the Sunshine State I've been doing a few crochet projects.

I made a black and red cowl (not quite wide enough but it'll do for now).

I continued working on my "gotta-use-up-my-excess-wool" blanket.

And I got a request for a crocheted cap with a flower on it.. I was wearing mine at the local diner, and the lady who owns the place said she liked my hat. I told her I made it myself, and she immediately asked if I'd make her one and how much do I charge. I didn't give her a price, but I'll come back with a hat for her anyways.

BekkaPoo wrote:Okay since it's been cold down here in the Sunshine State I've been doing a few crochet projects.

I made a black and red cowl (not quite wide enough but it'll do for now).

I continued working on my "gotta-use-up-my-excess-wool" blanket.

And I got a request for a crocheted cap with a flower on it.. I was wearing mine at the local diner, and the lady who owns the place said she liked my hat. I told her I made it myself, and she immediately asked if I'd make her one and how much do I charge. I didn't give her a price, but I'll come back with a hat for her anyways.

Here it is.. and of course it warmed up and now it's in the 60s.

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This is my type of topic,am a hat girl(will post pics once i figure out how to post pictures on here ) ,was making a blanket for me nephew n it till in progress after 6months.

Ya'll are doing great things up in here ...

Here is my latest hat.

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This is the first time that I have done socks. It needs a little work, but I like it. On to the next one.

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Momnwife, I like your hat and socks! I have never attempted socks.. were they hard? Once my wedding is over I will have time to get back to crocheting too.. my fingers are getting itchy.

Kingston Hat I crocheted for my play daughter

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A friend of mine taught me the basic steps of crocheting last year. So far I've started over about 5 times lol but at the moment I have established a beautiful purple brick. To each their own lol

Just finished this ruffled scarf I got the pattern from Lion's Brand website it is only 4 rows and quick to do. it is all double crochet

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That is pretty.

Hi everyone,

I haven't been able to visit for a while, but I wanted to be sure to stop by to invite those of you who are in the Atlanta area or who can get to Atlanta to the AfroStitch Conference being held this weekend. I'm super-busy with crochet. I'll try to get back and catch up on everyone's projects and share what's going on with me and crochet. (BTW, I got the cover of the Winter 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet! Did any of you see it?

The details for the conference are below:

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
AFROSTITCH CROCHET CONFERENCE
Feb. 26, 2011
Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center
250 Georgia Avenue, Atlanta, Ga.

11am – 5pm

Come meet African-American crochet designers, teachers and enthusiasts who will inspire you to take your crochet to new levels and build community with a hook and yarn.


Rhonda Davis
Crochet Designer
Interweave Crochet Magazine
Cover Design Winter 2010/2011
www.thisiscrochet.com/


Afya Ibomu
Crochet Designer & Author
“Get Your Crochet On” and “Fly Tops & Funky Flavas”
www.nattral.com


Todd Paschall
Crochet portrait artist
www.crochetbynumbers.com



Wendi Jones
Crochet Fashion Designer
www.wenwear.com



Eboni Chappel
Crochet Fashion Designer
www.iamcrochet.com



Cynthia Kindle
Crochet Teacher
AND YOU!


Grab your hooks and yarn and come join in day filled with crochet. Wear or bring your best crochet creations for show and tell. Don’t know how to crochet? No worries, let us help you get started.



All ages and skill levels welcomed. AfroStitch is free and open to public, but registration is required. To register, email afrostitch2010@yahoo.com and be sure to include REGISTRATION in subject line, or call 404.610.8267.

Children less than 16 years, must be accompanied by adult.

I wish they had something like this in Cali! I would so be there.

Nikcoils wrote:I wish they had something like this in Cali! I would so be there.

Maybe next year?

I'm drooling at your hair in your avatar pic. Great growth! I've been away for a while because EVERYBODY has more hair, except for those who chopped.

oh wow,u guys are making me feel so left behind i have a huge blue tote full of yarn,n i haven't done anything for like 5months(if not more) now...busy with work n school,but i thing i will find time.i like those bows for the beret??love it.

Hello All,

I'm new to the community and I love to see that I'm not the only one who likes to crochet.

@momnwife did you freestyle that hat or do you have a pattern, please send the pattern or format to me....I Love it!

Any hat patterns that you guys have, I would love to see them. I haven't had time to crochet in a while, but for something like a hat I think I can do fairly quickly.

Hart-4-Naturals wrote:Hello All,

I'm new to the community and I love to see that I'm not the only one who likes to crochet.

@momnwife did you freestyle that hat or do you have a pattern, please send the pattern or format to me....I Love it!

Any hat patterns that you guys have, I would love to see them. I haven't had time to crochet in a while, but for something like a hat I think I can do fairly quickly.

Theresa is the bomb she also has vids on You Tube. Her hat instructions are very easy. Her blog has the written instructions. Also try Ravelry. www.ravelry.com my username on there is Nikcoils

Free instructions and patterns

Thanks Nikcoils! I've never heard of Ravelry, but I'm signing up and I will take a look around. This might be the motivation to pick up a needle again