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

[Mopsie]

Okay I gave up trying to remember myself on Ravelry, so I've registered and found the group, but it's kind of um, quiet.... If you'd like a friend, let me know and I'll add you. Or I'll send you my username and you can add me. You'll probably guess it's me if you're in the group, since it's pretty much the same name....

Thanks! My ravelry username is Mopsiehoney... I don't have any friends on there yet.

I don't have any pictures up ... I do everything by smartphone (no computer) and I'm not very good at adding pictures.

And you're right it is pretty quiet ... I also joined a queer group that is a bit more active.

See you there! :)

[maryam]

I started a Kitty Pi last night...

[Mopsie]

I started a Kitty Pi last night...

Kitty Pi? What's that?

*going to Ravelry to search*

[Mopsie]

Did I find the right one ... is in a really cute cat bed?

Is so that looks awesome let me know how it is to knit... :)

[maryam]

Did I find the right one ... is in a really cute cat bed?

Is so that looks awesome let me know how it is to knit... :)


Yep, it's the really cute cat bed! I'm not doing the fun fur part though, because one of my girls over grooms too much and she'll eat it. I took some pictures yesterday, but haven't gotten them uploaded yet. It's going really fast!

[MsMerrick]

Okay I gave up trying to remember myself on Ravelry, so I've registered and found the group, but it's kind of um, quiet.... If you'd like a friend, let me know and I'll add you. Or I'll send you my username and you can add me. You'll probably guess it's me if you're in the group, since it's pretty much the same name....
I am, as usual..LadyMerrick :) Send me friend requests .. on Ravelry :)
Btw, anyone taking part in Knit in Public Weekend ? coming up soon ?

[amiyesiam]

I am, as usual..LadyMerrick :) Send me friend requests .. on Ravelry :)
Btw, anyone taking part in Knit in Public Weekend ? coming up soon ?

I will be taking a picture knitting with Desert Vista Dyeworks yarn. She is having a face book contest! She also has a group on Ravelry!

[MsMerrick]

Well if anyone is in the NYC area, bunches of us are gathering in Bryant Park, 1:30 pm..this Saturday : ) To Knit in Public :) >..Potluck picnic !

[cinnamongrrl]

Y'all lured me back to ravelry! I have friended those that I was able to. Thanks for keeping this thread alive and well :)

[MsMerrick]

I had a ball ( of yarn) :knit: in public !

[Mopsie]

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

[cinnamongrrl]

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

I'm making crocheted wreaths to go with gifts and cards :) Found the pattern on ravelry.com. I just entered easy Christmas ornaments for crochet.... :) Love me some ravelry.
I want to also make a Christmas tree skirt. My mother always gets those icky disposable ones that look like snow....blech..

[sis]

Well, I don't really 'do' Christmas as such but I do spread joy all year round! I make lap blankets all the time and give them away. I live in a highrise with many western and local teachers. My goal this school year is to make a lap blanket for every child who has a parent that is a teacher at my school. Oh, and of course, they are perfect for new babies so I'm sure I'll make a few of those.

I've recently started to make Hello Kitty hats and send them to friends in North America - not really as a holiday gift ...... mostly due to them being requested.

Deb

[Leigh]

I've been hoping to learn to crochet, and I haven't knitted in a long time but I hope to get back into that very soon :)

[Sweet Bliss]

I've been hoping to learn to crochet, and I haven't knitted in a long time but I hope to get back into that very soon :)

You will like crocheting, zillions of patterns online.

I do it every chance I have available .

[Ms. Meander]

Right now I am crocheting myself some cute hats and other winter wear. I have never before crocheted anything for myself! And I'm freakin' cold. :cold:

I don't generally do holiday gift giving either. I gift as I feel inspired throughout the year. One exception is my son, of course. He and his girlfriend are definitely getting, at least, hats. :)

[sis]

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I. :heartbeat: . Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

[LexiLove]

I didn't read all the posts but I am an avid knitter. Anyone else on Ravelry perhaps?

[Mopsie]

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I. :heartbeat: . Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

I wanna see some pictures! These sound adorable! :)

[Cronopia]

Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats.

Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

[Ms. Meander]

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/Ms_Meander/newhat_zpse116c093.jpg

[Mopsie]

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/Ms_Meander/newhat_zpse116c093.jpg


That is a great hat! And I love the color you chose! :)

[Ms. Meander]

That is a great hat! And I love the color you chose! :)





Thanks! I'm so into this color right now. I am going to make another and try to keep it!

The pattern, btw --- YouTube!

[sis]

I just posted a few photos into an album on 'my page' (not in the general members photos). Enjoy!

Deb

[Mopsie]

Thanks for sharing the photos Sis!

I put my comments under the photos.

[LexiLove]

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

Yes, lots. My family begs me to knit every year. Sigh. I love it but I tend to be a selfish knitter. Lol.

[Mopsie]

Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats.

Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

I am curious about this ... never heard of it. :blink:

[PoeticSilence]

My daughter is coming home next week. The last time she came home was when I got out of the hospital in June. Before that it was last Christmas. She is currently teaching physics and mathematics at John Hopkins University up in Baltimore while finishing her Doctorate. She's in her thirties now so getting together is usually a big deal and especially these last few years as my health deteriorated.
So...we planned a week of crafts.
We will be making a blanket.
We will be learning how to do felting together.
We will be working on our art journals.
We will be making some cards.
We will be making friendship bracelets (we have done this since she was eleven).
We will be learning how to knit on the wood and peg frames.
I don't know how much anyone has experienced this method, but it looks great, and a little easier to keep track of if you like to set projects aside for a while like I do. There's even a frame for making socks! I'm like the WORST at needle knitting because somehow I drop a stitch or miscount...this makes knitting look so much easier.
The wife was teasing me earlier because I said something about wishing we had time to maybe make a few candles for the holidays while she's here. I'm not able to get out and do anything these days, so staying in and crafting sounds like fun to me.
Has anyone else tried the frame and peg knitting and how did you feel about it? Do you find that specific kinds of yarns work better than others?

[Ms. Meander]

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/Ms_Meander/newhat_zpse116c093.jpg

I have since made 4 more of these hats, 2 in the same color (one for me to keep, damnit!). They are such a hit! But I'm bored with it now. Next project - leg warmers. :)

[PwrFemme]

I have since made 4 more of these hats, 2 in the same color (one for me to keep, damnit!). They are such a hit! But I'm bored with it now. Next project - leg warmers. :)

Ms. Meander, beautiful work! I wish I knew how to do that! I admire your talent!!

[Ms. Meander]

Ms. Meander, beautiful work! I wish I knew how to do that! I admire your talent!!


Seriously, PwrFemme - I learned how to crochet entirely from YouTube tutorials! One stitch at at time and then eventually putting them together. There are tutorials for everything! Now, just from practicing, I can read a written pattern as well.

[girl_dee]

Just finished two Tunisian crochet scarves and now whipping up a lapghan!

[Okiebug61]

I have crochet magazines with great patterns. If anybody want any of them PM me with an email and I will scan and send!

[sis]

Happy New Year Hookers and Purlers! I'm taking an intentional break from hooking as I was needing to go for massages on a weekly basis! lolol Anyhow, I did post some regular sized photos in an album of some of my creations that I made through the fall.

How is everyone doing? For those in the wild weather areas .... are you all settled in with your hook or needles?? I know that's what I would be doing.

Have a great weekend!


Deb

[Smiling]

lol, I love to crochet.

I taught myself, so naturally, the only stitch I've ever learned is the chain stitch. I can do it beautifully, though; damn it and I have about 4 or 5 "blankets" (all striped, of course; since I can only chain stitch, lmao) that would do best as scarves since it takes about 5 million years to make anything wider than a scarf with that one tiny stitch.

Maybe I will stitch all my stripes together and get a mismatched, really long and not very wide blanket. It'll be like one of those Snuggies. Except without arms. Because, you know; I dont know how to do armholes, lmao.

[Bèsame*]

I'm a hooker myself! I sorta taught myself, my mom is left handed. Everything she tries to teach me is backwards! However, she is the master knitter and wants me to be one. For the life of me, I can't read patterns. So what ever I do, goes back and forth. Scarves and blankets is all I do. The chain stitch, HugeSmile, is a beautiful thing.

Garlands, belts, and the like! If you were my neighbor, I'd show you how to turn and then you wouldn't be heading in the straight direction...lol


Yes, still talking about yarn :) lol, I love to crochet.

I taught myself, so naturally, the only stitch I've ever learned is the chain stitch. I can do it beautifully, though; damn it and I have about 4 or 5 "blankets" (all striped, of course; since I can only chain stitch, lmao) that would do best as scarves since it takes about 5 million years to make anything wider than a scarf with that one tiny stitch.

Maybe I will stitch all my stripes together and get a mismatched, really long and not very wide blanket. It'll be like one of those Snuggies. Except without arms. Because, you know; I dont know how to do armholes, lmao.

[Smiling]

lmao, you should move to Florida and we'll be hookers together! I'm a lefty, though; just like your mom. Conversely, I could chain stitch a color clear across the Gulf and when it reaches you, you simply switch colors and send it back across.

As much as I love *ahem...hooking, lol, I am really trying to get proficient with my sewing. Design is where my real passion lies. :cheesy:

Thank you for the encouragement!


I'm a hooker myself! I sorta taught myself, my mom is left handed. Everything she tries to teach me is backwards! However, she is the master knitter and wants me to be one. For the life of me, I can't read patterns. So what ever I do, goes back and forth. Scarves and blankets is all I do. The chain stitch, HugeSmile, is a beautiful thing.

Garlands, belts, and the like! If you were my neighbor, I'd show you how to turn and then you wouldn't be heading in the straight direction...lol


Yes, still talking about yarn :)

[Bèsame*]

lmao, you should move to Florida and we'll be hookers together! I'm a lefty, though; just like your mom. Conversely, I could chain stitch a color clear across the Gulf and when it reaches you, you simply switch colors and send it back across.

As much as I love *ahem...hooking, lol, I am really trying to get proficient with my sewing. Design is where my real passion lies. :cheesy:

Thank you for the encouragement!

perk! Sewing?

That's truly my fav. I'm just a little Martha Stewartish. Sewing, baking. I just finished two baby blankets and about 50 flannel pillow cases were made before Christmas. My next project on the sewing machine..a quilt from college t-shirts.

[Smiling]

I think that the possibilities with fabric as creative medium are truly endless!

That is my favorite thing about it; and how material can be manipulated so deftly as to accentuate the human form and completely change and enhance the way someone looks and feels. Oh, I so wish I had gone to fashion design school as a younger woman.

Of course, I was quite busy alternatively destroying and recreating my life several times over during the years when that would have been more of a possibility, lol. After all that madness was done, I had to really knuckle down and get practical about things and where I was headed, so the pipe dreams sort of went out the window for me at that point. :(

In 2014, my aspirations are to rekindle some of those passions to varying degrees. For instance, I won't go to fashion school at this point, but I can make a space to learn and execute some of the ideas rolling around in my head.

Baking not as much for me....
Surprisingly, the end result turns out really well, but if you follow the what are you having for dinner thread at all, you will know that I generally benefit from supervision [from the fire department!] in the kitchen, lol. <KABLAM!>

Unique, you should definitely post pics when your quilt is done! I'd love to see how it turns out. It sounds fabulous!




perk! Sewing?

That's truly my fav. I'm just a little Martha Stewartish. Sewing, baking. I just finished two baby blankets and about 50 flannel pillow cases were made before Christmas. My next project on the sewing machine..a quilt from college t-shirts.

[sis]

Hookers Unite! I haven't worked on a project for about five weeks now. I made a small lap blanket for the relative of a good friend ...... unfortunately, it arrived on the day of her funeral. I was really hoping she would be able to receive it as I intended it to be 'from one survivor to another'. She lost her battle to cancer and I hook in gratitude for winning my battle.

During the same period of time while I was hooking the above blanket, my ex's brother died in a vehicle accident. I am still close to the family and want to create something to commemorate his life with his wife and children. I saw a video that creates a blanket that looks like a tartan. The crocheting component would be easy (all double-crochet) ....... but, to create the cross lines of the tartan, you weave yarn in using a needle. That part looks easy ..... my concern is that you have to tie off both ends of your weaving. If you bunch it up too much, its not going to look nice. Has anyone done this type of thing before??? Any suggestions??? Should I think about doing a different pattern??

Deb

[D Phryxus]

I love love love crochet!
I am gearing up for the holidays right now. I have a list of commissions, mostly stuffed animals, and a bunch of harry potter themed pieces lined up.

sis - as for the tartan, could you slipstitch a line instead of just weaving in a thread or do a chain that you can whip-stich along the edges to secure? I don't know if that made any sense...

[Sweet Bliss]

I have crochet magazines with great patterns. If anybody want any of them PM me with an email and I will scan and send!

Dearest Okiebug61.... what sorts of patterns do you have? Which magazines? I'm looking for shawl patterns. Or pretty snowflake patterns.

[D Phryxus]

This has probably already been discussed on here. If so, sorry to bring up an old topic.

Is anyone else on Ravelry? I'm a huge fan of that site, been on there almost since I started crocheting.
My sn there is WintersGift.

[Sweet Bliss]

This has probably already been discussed on here. If so, sorry to bring up an old topic.

Is anyone else on Ravelry? I'm a huge fan of that site, been on there almost since I started crocheting.
My sn there is WintersGift.

I think I am but don't remember. Been a long long time. Will check later.

[amiyesiam]

I am there daily. I love ravelry!

[D Phryxus]

I am there daily. I love ravelry!

Yea I'm a bit of a Ravelry addict...

[MsMerrick]

This has probably already been discussed on here. If so, sorry to bring up an old topic.

Is anyone else on Ravelry? I'm a huge fan of that site, been on there almost since I started crocheting.
My sn there is WintersGift.
Sure, I am LadyMerrick :) There I mean...

[Sweet Bliss]

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=3931&lang=us

Cute Santa booties... free pattern! Crochet. :cheer:

[Cailin]

Lion brand released a "12 dogs of Christmas" knitting patterns. One is a green dragon with red ridge down the back. I'm so tempted to knit that for the dog, as a winter sweater. Cute doesn't even begin to describe it.

[Logicaly]

I tried to learn to crochet once. I was in Michael's and saw this book of care bare afghans for crocheting and I had this brilliant idea to have my aunt teach me. Well I never finished the first scarf I tried to make cause I kept dropping a dang stitch and it just kept getting smaller and smaller. Still totally fascinated by it though because I love creating things with my hands. So now I am going to have my girl try and teach me to knit and see if I can do any better at that!

[cinnamongrrl]

I found a local place called knitting divas!

Not only can you buy great yarn....they havr felting and spinning classes also!

[goodlilfemme]

i love sewing havent learned how to crochet yet but i got time to learn how

[Cailin]

I love to knit. My great nephew got a knitted kermit frog hat from me for christmas. Only took 2 days to knit

[Logicaly]

So we went to Michael's today and she helped me pick out some good yarn to start knitting with. Let the new adventure again and I will be back to talk about my progress.

I am going to start by learning on a loom thing that she had me buy. Heck if I know what it's called but I am pretty sure loom is right. It's long and skinny. This should be fun.

[bright_arrow]

So we went to Michael's today and she helped me pick out some good yarn to start knitting with. Let the new adventure again and I will be back to talk about my progress.

I am going to start by learning on a loom thing that she had me buy. Heck if I know what it's called but I am pretty sure loom is right. It's long and skinny. This should be fun.

We need to get back to knitting. You do learn quickly though, so you kinda rock! :blush:

[cheekyali]

I crochet and been doing it for a couple of years now...I always have more than one piece on the go and I am forever looking for new things to do.

Its my relaxor and my stressor at the same time. :seeingstars::canadian:

[Melissa]

I knit and crochet. I too up crocheting about two years ago. I learned to knit as a kid and got back into knitting regularly about 3 years ago. I am a yarn aholic. I love ravelry. I also go to a yarn group every week. It has been a great resource for patterns, ideas, and the group is a lot of fun. I have two projects in progress right now, a knitted lace shawl and my first pair of knitted socks using the magic loop method.

[Melissa]

I crochet and been doing it for a couple of years now...I always have more than one piece on the go and I am forever looking for new things to do.

Its my relaxor and my stressor at the same time. :seeingstars::canadian:

I know what you mean about a relaxed and a stressor. I have two projects going right now. It stresses me to have too many at once lol. I am obsessed with ravelry and finding new patterns.

Where in the UK are you? I am from Oxford but live in us now.

[Melissa]

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?

I know this question was posted a while ago, but if you have a Tuesday morning in your town they often have discounted yarn. I recently bought some wool and silk mix yarn for about 70 percent off the retail price. You have to check the store and their ads regularly to see what they have.

[gotoseagrl]

Did not know this thread was here, cool. Working on a baby blanket with super soft cozy Bernat yarn which was really inexpensive.

[DressyFemme]

I'm a knitting fanatic. Been knitting for 5 years now after learning from my roommate in residential inpatient treatment for my binge eating disorder. It's a form of meditation, a form of mindfulness that keeps me away from the fridge and hyper focused on something else. Own more yarn than I'll ever get to knit... run a knitting and crochet group locally for LGBT knitters and crocheters. Love fiber festivals.... I'd say I am an an advanced beginner to intermediate level. Want to learn intarsia and Kitchener. Want to relearn cables.

[Gayandgray]

A friend taught me how to crochet granny squares many years ago, but I can't remember how anymore?????:jester: I bought a kid's book to teach myself to knit years ago but never quite got the hang of it.... I'd like to start a new hobby and maybe I could try crochet or knitting again? Or another thing I've always been interested in but never really got into is macrame. Oh and latch hook rugs!!!!:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

A friend taught me how to crochet granny squares many years ago, but I can't remember how anymore?????:jester: I bought a kid's book to teach myself to knit years ago but never quite got the hang of it.... I'd like to start a new hobby and maybe I could try crochet or knitting again? Or another thing I've always been interested in but never really got into is macrame. Oh and latch hook rugs!!!!:hangloose:


Do it!
I'm knitting a shawl right now...my 1st project in years(f)

[girl_dee]

I never did get the hang of knitting, but I love to crochet.

Tunisian crochet is my favorite, and just making blankets.

I don't make things with a pattern like a sweater.

Its cathartic! ...........

[Gayandgray]

I'm gonna check out the stores on my next day off for beginners books.

[kittygrrl]

I'm gonna check out the stores on my next day off for beginners books.

Gay, try youtube search you will find a lot of videos on crochet and knitting:hangloose:

[Sweet Bliss]

katiescrochetgoodies.com

try this one.

[cinnamongrrl]

A friend taught me how to crochet granny squares many years ago, but I can't remember how anymore?????:jester: I bought a kid's book to teach myself to knit years ago but never quite got the hang of it.... I'd like to start a new hobby and maybe I could try crochet or knitting again? Or another thing I've always been interested in but never really got into is macrame. Oh and latch hook rugs!!!!:hangloose:

Gay, try youtube search you will find a lot of videos on crochet and knitting:hangloose:

I was gonna say the same thing. That's how I finally learned how to knit!

[sis]

Guess what I'm doing this Saturday?!?! http://www.wwkipday.com/knit-strangers-proutopia/

http://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18835905_1337733442970730_4526965443673699548_n.pn g?oh=d084dd6c5768cc23ed3f144573dcfd77&oe=59DA8C1D

[Mopsie]

I'm working on a lace scarf. My first try at something more complicated and it's taking me a while. I don't know how to post photos so I'm putting the link here (http://turvid.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-pattern-one-row-lace-scarf.html?m=1). I'm doing it in a dark red yarn. :)

[girl_dee]

I'm working on a lace scarf. My first try at something more complicated and it's taking me a while. I don't know how to post photos so I'm putting the link here (http://turvid.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-pattern-one-row-lace-scarf.html?m=1). I'm doing it in a dark red yarn. :)

lovely! i only crochet myself

[FireSignFemme]

Yep that scarf is really nice!

[Medusa]

Ok, who knits in here?!

I can crochet my ass off and even read the little weird pineapple-patterns but I've been wanting to learn to knit.
My question is this - Is it going to destroy my carpal tunnel on the same level as crocheting does?
I can still crochet but not for long periods of time so I am trying to prepare myself mentally for what knitting might be like.
I just want to make a scarf at this point! I'll get to the fancy shit later!

[Mopsie]

Ok, who knits in here?!

I can crochet my ass off and even read the little weird pineapple-patterns but I've been wanting to learn to knit.
My question is this - Is it going to destroy my carpal tunnel on the same level as crocheting does?
I can still crochet but not for long periods of time so I am trying to prepare myself mentally for what knitting might be like.
I just want to make a scarf at this point! I'll get to the fancy shit later!

So Medusa here's the short answer - knitting can mess with your carpal tunnel.

I was having some problems and learned a little trick. If you use the connected knitting needles instead of the two individual knitting needles it goes easier on your wrists. That way the weight of whatever project you're working on isn't on your wrists but is left on the needles. Hope that helps. And if you don't know what I'm talking about I'll be glad to p.m. you. :)

[Medusa]

So Medusa here's the short answer - knitting can mess with your carpal tunnel.

I was having some problems and learned a little trick. If you use the connected knitting needles instead of the two individual knitting needles it goes easier on your wrists. That way the weight of whatever project you're working on isn't on your wrists but is left on the needles. Hope that helps. And if you don't know what I'm talking about I'll be glad to p.m. you. :)




This is helpful! As long as I know there are ways to mitigate it, I'm willing to experiment.
And who am I kidding? I'm crazy for even wanting to learn a new hobby at this point because I barely have time to sleep as it is but knitting looks fun.
PLUS, I like doing something where there is an end result that I can hold :)

[girl_dee]

This is helpful! As long as I know there are ways to mitigate it, I'm willing to experiment.
And who am I kidding? I'm crazy for even wanting to learn a new hobby at this point because I barely have time to sleep as it is but knitting looks fun.
PLUS, I like doing something where there is an end result that I can hold :)

the end result.

i like to whip em up fast and get em out!