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

[lipstixgal]

I have just learned how to knit and need help with some of the basics and just wondering do any of you guys knit or crochet?? What kind of crocheting do you do and do you have patterns? How about knitting books any suggestions would be helpful...thanks

[lipstixgal]

Just bumping this thread!!

[AlchemyGrrl]

Hi! Congratulations on working to learn something new. I have a couple of recommendations for you. When you have a chance, you might want to check out http://www.lionbrand.com/ and http://www.ravelry.com/. Both have patterns for all experience levels and tutorials. They also have online communities and forums to ask questions and share your work on. The best part is that they are free. I am big on free, LOL!

If you have an specific issues, I would be glad to try and help. Knitting and Crocheting are my "thing".

[lipstixgal]

Hi! Congratulations on working to learn something new. I have a couple of recommendations for you. When you have a chance, you might want to check out http://www.lionbrand.com/ and http://www.ravelry.com/. Both have patterns for all experience levels and tutorials. They also have online communities and forums to ask questions and share your work on. The best part is that they are free. I am big on free, LOL!

If you have an specific issues, I would be glad to try and help. Knitting and Crocheting are my "thing".

Thanks so much for posting yes I love to knit and crochet just was at the store yesterday and bought some fabric to sew I sew too. But the knitting is tricky but will get it and thanks for the urls I will check them out..

[fiercegrrl]

i just recently taught myself both knitting and crochet to decide which one i wanted to proceed with. i ended up going with crochet. projects work up much faster and i found it easier to understand patterns. granted i think there are better patterns out there for knitting but i'm gonna stick with crochet.
i have discovered that nice yarns are much easier and more fun to work with. if you ever want to splurge by yourself some yarn by Malabrigo. it's all wool and so incredibly soft. i didn't know wool could feel like this. and the colors- oh the colors are amazing.
i recommend the stich n bitch books. the woman who has written them has both knitting and crochet books. it's what ive been using as reference and it's filled with pretty good patterns. i bought mine at jo-ann fabrics and used one of their 40% off coupons so it was cheap.
anyways, happy stitching! (and i'm subscribing to the thread!)

[lipstixgal]

i just recently taught myself both knitting and crochet to decide which one i wanted to proceed with. i ended up going with crochet. projects work up much faster and i found it easier to understand patterns. granted i think there are better patterns out there for knitting but i'm gonna stick with crochet.
i have discovered that nice yarns are much easier and more fun to work with. if you ever want to splurge by yourself some yarn by Malabrigo. it's all wool and so incredibly soft. i didn't know wool could feel like this. and the colors- oh the colors are amazing.
i recommend the stich n bitch books. the woman who has written them has both knitting and crochet books. it's what ive been using as reference and it's filled with pretty good patterns. i bought mine at jo-ann fabrics and used one of their 40% off coupons so it was cheap.
anyways, happy stitching! (and i'm subscribing to the thread!)

Yeah thanks and welcome to the thread I was wondering if there would be any interest here about knitting and crocheting but seems like there is I will check Joann's they are having a big sale went yesterday but didn't buy any yarn but will check out the malabrigo wonder where they sell that in NJ but probably do, we have everything pretty much I think,,, I seem to like crocheting better then knitting it does work up pretty fast and the stich and bitch books will definitely look up too. have a happy holiday..

[katsarecool]

Yes to both and my mom taught me when I was expecting my first child and never looked back. I probably have knitted a scarf to the moon in all these years. LOL

[lipstixgal]

Yes to both and my mom taught me when I was expecting my first child and never looked back. I probably have knitted a scarf to the moon in all these years. LOL

I haven't got the hang of the knitting yet!! but thanks for the vote of confidence...

[lipstixgal]

Just bumping this thread with a Merry Christmas folks!!

[girl_dee]

hate knitting but love crocheting.. keeps my hands busy!

been doing tunisian crochet.. love it

[fiercegrrl]

hate knitting but love crocheting.. keeps my hands busy!

been doing tunisian crochet.. love it

i want to learn tunisian crochet...just haven't found a good source of information to do so. how did you learn it?

[LotusFlower]

I need a hobby and have some yarn staring at me.

What is a good easy crochet pattern to start off with?

[girl_dee]

I need a hobby and have some yarn staring at me.

What is a good easy crochet pattern to start off with?

granny square.. you can make a nice blanket out of one big ole granny square

Youtube has tons of videos on this!

[girl_dee]

i want to learn tunisian crochet...just haven't found a good source of information to do so. how did you learn it?

Youtube

a wealth of information.. i love it

[AlchemyGrrl]

hate knitting but love crocheting.. keeps my hands busy!

been doing tunisian crochet.. love it

I have been. Planning to try my hand at Tunisian crochet. I have pattern all picked out. Do you find it more difficult than regular crochet?

[girl_dee]

I have been. Planning to try my hand at Tunisian crochet. I have pattern all picked out. Do you find it more difficult than regular crochet?

nope i feel guilty that its so simple!

[lipstixgal]

What is this tunisian crochet is there a you tube on it..will have to check it..

[femmennoir]

Michael's in Manhattan and elsewhere is having a big sale on all the yarn!
Elle*

[amiyesiam]

have learned to knit
just started my 3rd sweater

I learned using books
and you tube vidoes

search you tube for things like
knit stitch
purl stitch
how to cast on
how to cast off
how to increase
how decrease

I love the speciality yarns
Knitty.com is good for patterns

I know we have specialty yarn shops where they have classes here
maybe there is something like that where you are.

my first projects in knitting came from a book called "the knitters stash"
there was a set of projects that were 8 linen washcloths. I used cotton yarn cause linen is expensive.
there were lots of patterns for these wash cloths (they were basic to complex) Because they were small (8x8 to 10x10 inches) they were not overwhelming
the yarn store that created the patterns for the book is The Yarnery.com

[lipstixgal]

have learned to knit
just started my 3rd sweater

I learned using books
and you tube vidoes

search you tube for things like
knit stitch
purl stitch
how to cast on
how to cast off
how to increase
how decrease

I love the speciality yarns
Knitty.com is good for patterns

I know we have specialty yarn shops where they have classes here
maybe there is something like that where you are.

my first projects in knitting came from a book called "the knitters stash"
there was a set of projects that were 8 linen washcloths. I used cotton yarn cause linen is expensive.
there were lots of patterns for these wash cloths (they were basic to complex) Because they were small (8x8 to 10x10 inches) they were not overwhelming
the yarn store that created the patterns for the book is The Yarnery.com



The knitting is really tuff I think but will try you tube to see what I can do and increase my practice for it and look into the books!!

[Leigh]

Hope no one minds if I hop in here!

I haven't knitted in ages but am looking to get back into it, and I've always wanted to learn to crochet ............. I'll have to look on youtube for videos Myself :)

[Wryly]

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

[lipstixgal]

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

I watched a youtube on it and it looks fun and thanks for stopping by WRyly!! Welcome to the thread...

[lipstixgal]

Hope no one minds if I hop in here!

I haven't knitted in ages but am looking to get back into it, and I've always wanted to learn to crochet ............. I'll have to look on youtube for videos Myself :)

You're more then welcome to stop by do you crochet?? Youtube has tons on crocheting there you can learn too its easy..welcome to the thread..

[Leigh]

I never have but I've wanted to for a long time ~ My Nan was going to teach Me when she was alive but she's been gone for about 11 yrs now ........ I do wanna learn now though :)

[fiercegrrl]

Tunisian crochet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunisian_crochet

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=42

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

I found this stitch in a knitting book that someone gave me. I stumbled thru the instructions and eventually figured things out. I used this stitch (and a nice cotton yarn) to make a lap blanket for a friend in a wheelchair, and baby blankets for other friends.

thank you for the links! i'm looking forward to trying this after i finish my last holiday project.

[lipstixgal]

thank you for the links! i'm looking forward to trying this after i finish my last holiday project.

Youtube has the afghan stitch too and its good to just google it and welcome to the thread!! I didn't think that there would be interest in it but there is I'm happy about that!! Keep crocheting all..

[Leigh]

I'm gonna check out those links too and maybe get Myself some crochet stuff this week :D

[lipstixgal]

I'm gonna check out those links too and maybe get Myself some crochet stuff this week :D

Oh Yay for you, you will love it once you pick it up!! crocheting that is..start out with some easy youtubes...

[Bit]

I crochet! I tried to learn to knit, and I actually did make a couple scarves, but knitting doesn't like my wrists so I went back to crocheting. I love love love to work with really fine threads and make doilies but right now I think crocheting with wool and making a hat--something I haven't done before--might be A Really Good Idea, lol... it is COLD outside.

[lipstixgal]

I crochet! I tried to learn to knit, and I actually did make a couple scarves, but knitting doesn't like my wrists so I went back to crocheting. I love love love to work with really fine threads and make doilies but right now I think crocheting with wool and making a hat--something I haven't done before--might be A Really Good Idea, lol... it is COLD outside.

Welcome Bit to the thread I'm glad you knit and crochet yes I do like crocheting better then knitting for me. A hat would be nice and yes it is cold we have like 30 inches of snow here in NJ so its not very nice right now!! Dogs are having a tough time of it poor fellas but are adapting well..

[Bit]

YIKES, Gail! That's way too much snow for your area, isn't it?

We've had almost none this year so far and I am QUITE content for it to stay that way.

I discovered that all crochet threads are not created equal. My favorite by far is Cebelia; oh my gosh it feels so good when you use it, and it cooperates so beautifully! I've been trying to force myself to use other threads and I'm just not enjoying it nearly as much.

[lipstixgal]

YIKES, Gail! That's way too much snow for your area, isn't it?

We've had almost none this year so far and I am QUITE content for it to stay that way.

I discovered that all crochet threads are not created equal. My favorite by far is Cebelia; oh my gosh it feels so good when you use it, and it cooperates so beautifully! I've been trying to force myself to use other threads and I'm just not enjoying it nearly as much.

Yes it way too much for the NY/NY area we are not used to it and the City (NY City) is suffering a lot..I am snowed in for the time being its ridiculous and yo haven't got any snow in the MIdwest yet?? that is good though I will take the cold over the snow any day!!

[AlchemyGrrl]

Yes it way too much for the NY/NY area we are not used to it and the City (NY City) is suffering a lot..I am snowed in for the time being its ridiculous and yo haven't got any snow in the MIdwest yet?? that is good though I will take the cold over the snow any day!!

It is snowing here too...but we just have a dusting. Good luck getting through all the snow. Time to pull out the crochet and make something warm and cuddly. I actually just finished making two stuffed animals. Pokemon - a Pikachu and a Riachu. I'd post a picture if I knew how, LOL.

[lipstixgal]

It is snowing here too...but we just have a dusting. Good luck getting through all the snow. Time to pull out the crochet and make something warm and cuddly. I actually just finished making two stuffed animals. Pokemon - a Pikachu and a Riachu. I'd post a picture if I knew how, LOL.

That sounds nice to make yes maybe a throw to keep us warm the dogs and I would love it...need crochet hooks though can't seem to find them..they are some place I know..It is getting warmer so some will melt which will be good I can at least get groceries tomorrow...yay..have fun crocheting

[lipstixgal]

I need a hobby and have some yarn staring at me.

What is a good easy crochet pattern to start off with?

Youtube has basic crochet training so you could start there and work on ward to more advanced stitches but I would start with the basic crochet chain and stitches, hope that helps..

[julieisafemme]

I am not crafty at all. At work today my co-worker was wearing a beautiful crocheted (sp?) shawl that her friend had made for her. It was light, soft, delicate and suprisingly warm! Wow was it beautiful! More power to all of you who can make these beautiful things out of a ball of yarn!

[lipstixgal]

I am not crafty at all. At work today my co-worker was wearing a beautiful crocheted (sp?) shawl that her friend had made for her. It was light, soft, delicate and suprisingly warm! Wow was it beautiful! More power to all of you who can make these beautiful things out of a ball of yarn!

Its really not that hard to do and there are youtube videos to learn from, I check them out regularly to keep up with my crocheting...but yes it is nice to do..

[amiyesiam]

I just watched a series of you tube videos on how to make socks. That rocks cause it is on my list of things to do!

[lipstixgal]

I just watched a series of you tube videos on how to make socks. That rocks cause it is on my list of things to do!

They have youtube videos on how to make socks?? really that would be a cool thing to do I will check it out thanks..

[lipstixgal]

Its time to knit or crochet something for the new year!! Lets knit!!

[femmennoir]

On the needles I have a pair of socks (finishing sock #2), two baby sweaters (almost done), a raw silk vest (finishing second front panel), and a rayon and linen tank top....I guess my work is cut out for me in January!

Elle*

[lipstixgal]

On the needles I have a pair of socks (finishing sock #2), two baby sweaters (almost done), a raw silk vest (finishing second front panel), and a rayon and linen tank top....I guess my work is cut out for me in January!

Elle*

You know I really have to come to the stitch circle in NYC to see if someone could help me because I am really having a tough time learning to knit but crocheting is easy for me..but sounds like you have your work cut out for you...I didn't know that you could knit socks and raw silk vest that would be nice to learn...however I really need help!! keep knitting its fun..and welcome to the thread...

[amiyesiam]

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Happy New Year to all the needle people

I just ordered some new yarn
to make a hat and scarf for myself I will learn to do cables with the scarf
and yarn to make socks
they will be my first pair

[lipstixgal]

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Happy New Year to all the needle people

I just ordered some new yarn
to make a hat and scarf for myself I will learn to do cables with the scarf
and yarn to make socks
they will be my first pair

You're making socks do you have a pattern for it I wonder if the store has a book with a pattern to make socks?? I would love that....

[amiyesiam]

there are 4 videos total

9NQMGCo_mXY

Beginner Sock Pattern

This sock pattern for women works best with a sock weight or skinny sport weight yarn - anything from Socka Colours to Patons Look at Me! baby sport works well. My current favourite is the Look at Me! because it is inexpensive, easy to find, comfy to wear and comes in some of the wildest colours I've ever seen. The socks in the photo are made of Look at Me! - and believe me, people do! I have also made these socks in Wendy's DK cotton, using ribbing all the way down the cuff and on the top of the foot to give the socks more stretch, since cotton is not elastic.

Materials:
100 grams sock yarn of your choice
Have some contrast colour yarn handy for the toes if you are making socks for a long foot, or if you want to extend the cuff length.
Size 2 to 3 US (3 mm) double pointed needles

Gauge:
28 sts= 4 inches

Instructions
CO 56 sts. Join and mark beg of round.

Rib in K2, P2 rib for 7 inches or desired leg length.

Divide For Heel
Put one half of the stitches (28), centered on the beginning of the round, on a needle. (The easiest way to do this is to knit the first 14 sts, then turn and slip the 14 sts on the other side of the marker onto the needle). Place the other half on a holder - these stitches will be the instep later on. Work the heel flap over the 28 sts (using contrast colour if desired):

P across the back of the heel flap, slipping the first stitch.
Turn.
Sl1, K1 across.
Turn.

Repeat these 2 rows till you have worked 28 rows (count the slipped stitches which should be 14).

Turning The Heel
You are making short rows to shape a little cup for the heel.

Starting on the right side, knit halfway across the heel flap (14 sts) plus 2 (16). Sl1, K1, psso. K1. Turn.
Sl1, P5, P2tog, P1. Turn.
Sl1, K across to the gap (where you turned), slip the first stitch before the gap, K the stitch on the other side, psso, K1. Turn again.
Sl1, P across to the gap. P2tog across the gap. P1. Turn.

Continue in this manner until all the heel flap stitches have been used up.

Join the first colour back in if you made a contrasting heel. Now you will be picking up the stitches on the sides of the heel flap and knitting around the sock again. Those stitches you put aside before doing the heel flap have waited patiently and will be put back into use!

By slipping the first stitch of each row on the heel flap, you have made a lovely chain edge which will be easy to pick up. You should be able to get 14 stitches on each side, but don't worry if you get more or less than this. I usually pick up the stitches on one needle and knit them onto another, twisting them by knitting into the back of the loop.

Knit across those patient instep stitches, or continue them in ribbing, then pick up and knit the same number of stitches on the other side of the heel flap. Knit one half of the heel flap stitches (8 or 9) onto this needle. Mark the centre as the beginning of the round. You now have three needles with rather a lot of stitches on them - one for each side of the gusset and one for the instep. If you have a spare needle in about the same size you can put the instep stitches on two needles instead - I find this is much easier to work.

Now you want to make a row of decreases on each side of the heel flap to get back to the same number of stitches you began with (56).

Knit to 3 sts from the end of needle 1, K2tog, K1.
Rib across the instep sts.
On needles 3 and 4, K first st, Sl1, K1, psso. Knit to end.

K next round plain (ribbing the instep if desired).
Repeat decrease round every other round until you have 56 sts again.

Continue with knit sole and ribbed instep (just follow the established rib) until the foot measures 2½" less than your foot length. I use my 7" double points to give me a rough idea of when to begin the toe shaping, since my foot is 9½" long.

Shape Toe:
Join contrast colour if using such.
Knit one round plain.

Decrease round:
K to 3 sts from end of first needle, K2tog, K1.
K first st on instep needle, Sl1, psso, knit to 3 sts from end of instep needle (or end of needle 3 if you split the instep sts), K2tog, K1.
Last needle, K1, Sl1, psso, K to end.

Knit one round plain.

Continue alternating plain and decrease rounds until you have half the number of sts you began with (28, or 7 on each of 4 needles). Then decrease on every round until you have 12 sts left all together.

Cut off the yarn leaving an 18" tail. Thread a needle with this yarn tail and graft these sts together using the Kitchener stitch or just thread the end through all the sts and draw them up tightly. Weave the end of the yarn into the back of the stitches (turn the sock inside out).

Weave in all your yarn ends, making sure to leave no knots. Knots in a sock will give you nasty blisters! There, you've made a sock! Welcome to the new addiction...

Now you can make the mate. Handmade socks don't always match. If you want to, you can create a wardrobe of single unmatched but coordinating socks and wear a different pair every time!

See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help.

[amiyesiam]

Socks part 2
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Socks part 3
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Socks part 4
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[lipstixgal]

there are 4 videos total

9NQMGCo_mXY

Beginner Sock Pattern

This sock pattern for women works best with a sock weight or skinny sport weight yarn - anything from Socka Colours to Patons Look at Me! baby sport works well. My current favourite is the Look at Me! because it is inexpensive, easy to find, comfy to wear and comes in some of the wildest colours I've ever seen. The socks in the photo are made of Look at Me! - and believe me, people do! I have also made these socks in Wendy's DK cotton, using ribbing all the way down the cuff and on the top of the foot to give the socks more stretch, since cotton is not elastic.

Materials:
100 grams sock yarn of your choice
Have some contrast colour yarn handy for the toes if you are making socks for a long foot, or if you want to extend the cuff length.
Size 2 to 3 US (3 mm) double pointed needles

Gauge:
28 sts= 4 inches

Instructions
CO 56 sts. Join and mark beg of round.

Rib in K2, P2 rib for 7 inches or desired leg length.

Divide For Heel
Put one half of the stitches (28), centered on the beginning of the round, on a needle. (The easiest way to do this is to knit the first 14 sts, then turn and slip the 14 sts on the other side of the marker onto the needle). Place the other half on a holder - these stitches will be the instep later on. Work the heel flap over the 28 sts (using contrast colour if desired):

P across the back of the heel flap, slipping the first stitch.
Turn.
Sl1, K1 across.
Turn.

Repeat these 2 rows till you have worked 28 rows (count the slipped stitches which should be 14).

Turning The Heel
You are making short rows to shape a little cup for the heel.

Starting on the right side, knit halfway across the heel flap (14 sts) plus 2 (16). Sl1, K1, psso. K1. Turn.
Sl1, P5, P2tog, P1. Turn.
Sl1, K across to the gap (where you turned), slip the first stitch before the gap, K the stitch on the other side, psso, K1. Turn again.
Sl1, P across to the gap. P2tog across the gap. P1. Turn.

Continue in this manner until all the heel flap stitches have been used up.

Join the first colour back in if you made a contrasting heel. Now you will be picking up the stitches on the sides of the heel flap and knitting around the sock again. Those stitches you put aside before doing the heel flap have waited patiently and will be put back into use!

By slipping the first stitch of each row on the heel flap, you have made a lovely chain edge which will be easy to pick up. You should be able to get 14 stitches on each side, but don't worry if you get more or less than this. I usually pick up the stitches on one needle and knit them onto another, twisting them by knitting into the back of the loop.

Knit across those patient instep stitches, or continue them in ribbing, then pick up and knit the same number of stitches on the other side of the heel flap. Knit one half of the heel flap stitches (8 or 9) onto this needle. Mark the centre as the beginning of the round. You now have three needles with rather a lot of stitches on them - one for each side of the gusset and one for the instep. If you have a spare needle in about the same size you can put the instep stitches on two needles instead - I find this is much easier to work.

Now you want to make a row of decreases on each side of the heel flap to get back to the same number of stitches you began with (56).

Knit to 3 sts from the end of needle 1, K2tog, K1.
Rib across the instep sts.
On needles 3 and 4, K first st, Sl1, K1, psso. Knit to end.

K next round plain (ribbing the instep if desired).
Repeat decrease round every other round until you have 56 sts again.

Continue with knit sole and ribbed instep (just follow the established rib) until the foot measures 2½" less than your foot length. I use my 7" double points to give me a rough idea of when to begin the toe shaping, since my foot is 9½" long.

Shape Toe:
Join contrast colour if using such.
Knit one round plain.

Decrease round:
K to 3 sts from end of first needle, K2tog, K1.
K first st on instep needle, Sl1, psso, knit to 3 sts from end of instep needle (or end of needle 3 if you split the instep sts), K2tog, K1.
Last needle, K1, Sl1, psso, K to end.

Knit one round plain.

Continue alternating plain and decrease rounds until you have half the number of sts you began with (28, or 7 on each of 4 needles). Then decrease on every round until you have 12 sts left all together.

Cut off the yarn leaving an 18" tail. Thread a needle with this yarn tail and graft these sts together using the Kitchener stitch or just thread the end through all the sts and draw them up tightly. Weave the end of the yarn into the back of the stitches (turn the sock inside out).

Weave in all your yarn ends, making sure to leave no knots. Knots in a sock will give you nasty blisters! There, you've made a sock! Welcome to the new addiction...

Now you can make the mate. Handmade socks don't always match. If you want to, you can create a wardrobe of single unmatched but coordinating socks and wear a different pair every time!

See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help.

Thats great but I have to find the yarn that is lightweight!! I need a book for the glossary of terms, I wonder if they have that at amazon.com??

[amiyesiam]

http://community.knitpicks.com/page/page/show?id=1984936%3APage%3A8101



Here is a link to an article about yarn weights.
it is listed on the wrapper.
at amazon just search for sock yarn

[lipstixgal]

http://community.knitpicks.com/page/page/show?id=1984936%3APage%3A8101



Here is a link to an article about yarn weights.
it is listed on the wrapper.
at amazon just search for sock yarn



Thanks for the link and I will try to go to AC Moore this week and get some yarn and needles for sock making or just making a throw would be nice too, the dogs lay on the cold floor all the time....

[lipstixgal]

I'm really in the mood for crocheting today and need needles for a throw I want to make...will go to AC Moore for a book and some yarn..how is everyone doing today and how was your New Year??

[Bit]

Our New Year was really quiet, Gail, and also really COLD. I am gonna start that hat this week, I think. I have green wool that I can just repurpose. The plan right now is to make a closely crocheted very warm hat that covers my ears without blocking my line of sight; so far I haven't been able to find a hat that covers my ears without also drooping down over my eyes so I guess it's time for some custom work!

Hope your New Year was lovely!

[rainintothesea]

Yay! I am happy about this thread... pun intended. ;) Hahaha. I crochet, and in fact, almost always have a ball of yarn and a project in my purse. I find it extremely meditative and soothing.

I sew, too, and have been doing hand embroidery for more than twenty years; Mama taught me when I was a wee thing. For a while, I was quite fancy with it... I did Elizabethan blackwork for period costumes, custom work on heirlooms and wedding dresses and things, all just via word of mouth. I simply don't have that kind of time to dedicate to it anymore, but I still love it. Embroidery to me is like painting with thread.

Right now, I have two crochet projects going, both scarves, and a laptop sleeve I am embroidering for a friend... the laptop sleeve is really neat, it was made by a fair trade organization that employs and empowers women and girls in Uganda. It's printed with a design that she asked me to sew over, and gave me full creative license as far as stitches, colors, etc... Fun!

[blonde-diva]

I have a couple of UFO's on the go...Unfinished objects lol.....Scarf - I need to make the pom pom's a Sweater I've only knitted the back and a poncho I've barely started.....Not including two quilts which are 18months old...I think 2011 is the year I finish a couple of projects lol :D good crafting everyone :) xxx

[lipstixgal]

I have a couple of UFO's on the go...Unfinished objects lol.....Scarf - I need to make the pom pom's a Sweater I've only knitted the back and a poncho I've barely started.....Not including two quilts which are 18months old...I think 2011 is the year I finish a couple of projects lol :D good crafting everyone :) xxx

Yay and welcome to thread!! keep knitting and crocheting..

[lipstixgal]

Yay! I am happy about this thread... pun intended. ;) Hahaha. I crochet, and in fact, almost always have a ball of yarn and a project in my purse. I find it extremely meditative and soothing.

I sew, too, and have been doing hand embroidery for more than twenty years; Mama taught me when I was a wee thing. For a while, I was quite fancy with it... I did Elizabethan blackwork for period costumes, custom work on heirlooms and wedding dresses and things, all just via word of mouth. I simply don't have that kind of time to dedicate to it anymore, but I still love it. Embroidery to me is like painting with thread.

Right now, I have two crochet projects going, both scarves, and a laptop sleeve I am embroidering for a friend... the laptop sleeve is really neat, it was made by a fair trade organization that employs and empowers women and girls in Uganda. It's printed with a design that she asked me to sew over, and gave me full creative license as far as stitches, colors, etc... Fun!

I sew as well and love it, always starting new projects I have a skirt that I want to start next and some crocheting of a afghan that I will start next week once I get the yarn..and welcome to the thread come back often and share what you are making with us...thanks

[rainintothesea]

I sew as well and love it, always starting new projects I have a skirt that I want to start next and some crocheting of a afghan that I will start next week once I get the yarn..and welcome to the thread come back often and share what you are making with us...thanks

Ooh, I'll do that, thanks! :) I will take some photos... I always intend to do that and often forget.

[Wryly]

Tonight or tomorrow I'll start the 2nd sock of a pair I'm making for a friend - they were supposed to be a Christmas present.

Then there are a couple of projects that I want to get started.

[girl_dee]

did a tunisian scarf for one of Syr's bois for Yule

Now working on a birthday scarf for Syr, only Her bday was days ago :|

Also have a blanket on the go somewhere around here.. will be a while to complete.. doing granny squares.

[amiyesiam]

Our New Year was really quiet, Gail, and also really COLD. I am gonna start that hat this week, I think. I have green wool that I can just repurpose. The plan right now is to make a closely crocheted very warm hat that covers my ears without blocking my line of sight; so far I haven't been able to find a hat that covers my ears without also drooping down over my eyes so I guess it's time for some custom work!

Hope your New Year was lovely!

Hiya!

how about something like this?
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTshroom.php

[femmennoir]

You can make a Peruvian style hat by adding ear-flaps, it is really easy to do without pattern, particularly in crochet!

Elle*

[girl_dee]

You can make a Peruvian style hat by adding ear-flaps, it is really easy to do without pattern, particularly in crochet!

Elle*

talk to me.....:knit:

[lipstixgal]

Yes I want a hat pattern probably going to look tomorrow for one..

[Bit]

Hiya!

how about something like this?
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTshroom.php

Awww thanks Ami!! That's a great pattern.... it's knit, though, and I have to crochet.


talk to me.....:knit:
I frogged back my first hat attempt today *sigh* had to start all over again. But this time I'm using two strands of yarn and a bigger hook, so it's going faster.

[lipstixgal]

Awww thanks Ami!! That's a great pattern.... it's knit, though, and I have to crochet.


I frogged back my first hat attempt today *sigh* had to start all over again. But this time I'm using two strands of yarn and a bigger hook, so it's going faster.

would love to crochet but no car to get supplies it has to go to the shop well dealer to get looked at :( so sad..

[Bit]

Awww bummer, Gail! Hope it's an easy quick cheap fix and that you're soon on your way with no more problems!

[lipstixgal]

Awww bummer, Gail! Hope it's an easy quick cheap fix and that you're soon on your way with no more problems!

Oh thanks but it needs a new transmission at 3 years old too but under warranty so all is good I will get that crochet hook as soon as I can..

[lipstixgal]

Just bumping this thread need to get crochet hooks to make the dog a blanket he sleeps on the floor a lot and its cold!!

[girl_dee]

Just bumping this thread need to get crochet hooks to make the dog a blanket he sleeps on the floor a lot and its cold!!

great idea!

[Bit]

I'm bummed, was trying to crochet myself a wool hat, used a tight stitch and flared up my carpal tunnel pretty badly. Still waiting for the flare-up to die down so I can go back to crocheting doilies--guess I'll buy a hat! *rueful look*

[Wryly]

Right now I'm working on 2 pairs of socks: the first pair were supposed to be a Christmas present, the 2nd pair were going to be a birthday present (my sister saw the colour and immediately wanted them).
The 1st pair suffered from "second sock syndrome" - I just couldn't face working on another sock with all those tiny stitches and the heel turn which never looks good. So I didn't start it until after the new year. And I made the mistake of watching football - which meant I made a stupid mistake and had to rip out a lot of work! :doh:
The pair I started last night is with a different wool - - so I'm hoping I'll get more done before I get tired of it!

[girl_dee]

I tried to do knitting once... I nearly stabbed myself in the forehead with the needle...

Only easy afghans and scarves will give me any relaxation!

I wish the socks and hats came easy to me, but they dont

[lipstixgal]

I tried to do knitting once... I nearly stabbed myself in the forehead with the needle...

Only easy afghans and scarves will give me any relaxation!

I wish the socks and hats came easy to me, but they dont

Yes I agree knitting is hard I much rather crochet something and will do so once I get out of the snow and get hooks..for the dogs

[Nightshade]

The 1st pair suffered from "second sock syndrome" - I just couldn't face working on another sock with all those tiny stitches and the heel turn which never looks good. So I didn't start it until after the new year. And I made the mistake of watching football - which meant I made a stupid mistake and had to rip out a lot of work! :doh:
The pair I started last night is with a different wool - - so I'm hoping I'll get more done before I get tired of it!

Have you tried doing them both at once? For me it's the ONLY way. All my socks are done two at once (http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/2mlsocks_start.htm) toe up using Judy's Magic Cast On (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html) with a super easy, no wrap fleegle heel (http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/leegles-toe-up-no-flap-no-hassle-sock.html).

[amiyesiam]

Have you tried doing them both at once? For me it's the ONLY way. All my socks are done two at once (http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/2mlsocks_start.htm) toe up using Judy's Magic Cast On (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html) with a super easy, no wrap fleegle heel (http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/leegles-toe-up-no-flap-no-hassle-sock.html).


I have heard of this, but haven't tried it yet.

Am in the process of knitting my first pair of socks and am finding that it is much easier than I thought it would be. The first sock is almost done. I didn't think I would like the DPN and the small stitches but I am finding it very relaxing.
I am also working on a sweater for a friend.

anyway thanks for sharing the link!

[lipstixgal]

Have you tried doing them both at once? For me it's the ONLY way. All my socks are done two at once (http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/2mlsocks_start.htm) toe up using Judy's Magic Cast On (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html) with a super easy, no wrap fleegle heel (http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/leegles-toe-up-no-flap-no-hassle-sock.html).

Really two at once that must be hard and what is a magic cast?? INteresting!!

[amiyesiam]

Really two at once that must be hard and what is a magic cast?? INteresting!!

her link explains it and it looks very doable and there are probably videos on youtube for it also!

[Wryly]

Nightshade - thanks for the links. It looks interesting but I think I'll stick with the usual way for now. I get stressed out enough as it is - I can't imagine trying to do 2 at a time!
but I am sure I will try it at sometime in the future!

amiyesiam - I've done a few pairs but still not totally comfortable. Maybe it is because I am a self-taught knitter? A lot of stuff is trial and error - - but YouTube has been a big help!

lipstixgal - I find crochet difficult. I can never remember where the heck the hook goes on a double or treble crochet.

The socks I started last night are coming along nicely - - it is cuff down. I'm done the cuff so it is pretty easy for now - - at least I'll be able to watch football and not worry about stupid mistakes! ;)

[lipstixgal]

Nightshade - thanks for the links. It looks interesting but I think I'll stick with the usual way for now. I get stressed out enough as it is - I can't imagine trying to do 2 at a time!
but I am sure I will try it at sometime in the future!

amiyesiam - I've done a few pairs but still not totally comfortable. Maybe it is because I am a self-taught knitter? A lot of stuff is trial and error - - but YouTube has been a big help!

lipstixgal - I find crochet difficult. I can never remember where the heck the hook goes on a double or treble crochet.

The socks I started last night are coming along nicely - - it is cuff down. I'm done the cuff so it is pretty easy for now - - at least I'll be able to watch football and not worry about stupid mistakes! ;)

Really you find crocheting difficult maybe I have been doing it for some time now so its not that hard for me. I did try knitting though and found it very difficult so maybe I need to try it again with bigger size needles and more practice...

[Wryly]

My sister crochets. She doesn't like knitting - but she will do it. She knitted up a bunch of scarves to give as Christmas presents.
I like knitting - I started on scarves, tried to make some kids sweaters. I want to do some more socks but then I think I'll attempt lace. If it works out then I might attempt the socks that Nightshade suggested.

[lipstixgal]

My sister crochets. She doesn't like knitting - but she will do it. She knitted up a bunch of scarves to give as Christmas presents.
I like knitting - I started on scarves, tried to make some kids sweaters. I want to do some more socks but then I think I'll attempt lace. If it works out then I might attempt the socks that Nightshade suggested.

Crocheting is fun and so is knitting once you get the hang of it. It is just going to take some time I think and maybe I will get it and be able to make a scarf or a hat or maybe a sweater too!!

[Nightshade]

The two at once is really easy. It was the third thing I did when I learned how to knit. I did a scarf, a sock and then two at once. Once you do it you'll be really pleased with how easy it is and how much it makes people gasp to see you doing it.

Sort of like using dpns in public. I love how people gawk and 'all those needles!'

;)

[lipstixgal]

I definitely need to get my knitting needles out and practice more!! Then I can learn how to do these things!!

[amiyesiam]

I am also a self taught knitter.
once I found the youtube videos I was able to get it.

[Nightshade]

I am also a self taught knitter.
once I found the youtube videos I was able to get it.

Ditto. Between youtube and the videos on knittinghelp.com (http://www.knittinghelp.com/) I learned pretty much everything I need to know. There's no way I could have learned with someone watching and critiquing me. With videos you can just play them over and over until you get it.

[Bit]

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/

Just cuz I love y'all.

[amiyesiam]

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/

Just cuz I love y'all.

I have read one of her books
I like her!

[Wryly]

She's great. I use her "basic recipe" for socks.

[lipstixgal]

Well all it does is snow so I can't get out to get the crochet hooks for the dog blanket yet! Geesh maybe Friday would be good but Thursday no go we are going to have like 6 inches maybe more!!

[girl_dee]

Just started a quick scarf for a birthday..

The price of yarn has gone UP! I may as well order the good stuff with the prices at Wal Mart...

[lipstixgal]

Still have not been able to get the crochet hooks maybe tomorrow or Monday because I want to crochet a blanket for the dogs to lay on!! Happy knitting or crocheting everyone!!

[amiyesiam]

I finished my first sock
I am so happy
I have started the second sock!

[storyofmylife]

I used to crochet yrs back. I just started learning how to knit and I really enjoy it too!
I wish I had brought my needles /yarn with me. :(

[Wryly]

I'm almost finished some socks - I just have to cast off the toe on 3 different ones. Then I want to start on fingerless gloves for my SIL - last week she saw the pair I knit for myself last winter and really loved them. Hopefully I'll be done these while it is still cold!
My sister is crocheting a hat for herself - I'm tired of her stealing one I bought myself so I got her yarn to make her own.

[DapperButch]

I have a client who was knitting in the waiting room yesterday before our appointment. She said she was making "arm warmers". Said they are back in style. (?)

[lipstixgal]

I have a client who was knitting in the waiting room yesterday before our appointment. She said she was making "arm warmers". Said they are back in style. (?)

Really what do they look like?? I would be interested in knitting those...:)

[DapperButch]

Really what do they look like?? I would be interested in knitting those...:)

http://www.google.com/#q=arm+warmers&hl=en&prmd=ivnsr&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=SDFpTfLFI5PUgQf5k-jLCg&ved=0CFAQrQQ&bav=on.1,or.&fp=f02c1330b766f6e0

Sorry, I know nothing about knitting, but this is what arm warmers are.

[amiyesiam]

I'm almost finished some socks - I just have to cast off the toe on 3 different ones. Then I want to start on fingerless gloves for my SIL - last week she saw the pair I knit for myself last winter and really loved them. Hopefully I'll be done these while it is still cold!
My sister is crocheting a hat for herself - I'm tired of her stealing one I bought myself so I got her yarn to make her own.


I realize you must be casting off a pair and a half of stocks or the second half of 3 pairs
but the above cracked me up this morning

[Gayla]

I realize you must be casting off a pair and a half of stocks or the second half of 3 pairs
but the above cracked me up this morning


I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Three toed socks! :o

I've been thinking about fingerless gloves. I really want fingerless gloves. I think I NEED fingerless gloves. I may have the perfect yarn for fingerless gloves. I just don't know if I have the skills.

Anyone have a fingerless glove pattern for knitting noobs who aren't so good are knitting much besides squares and rectangles with fringe?

[amiyesiam]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Three toed socks! :o

I've been thinking about fingerless gloves. I really want fingerless gloves. I think I NEED fingerless gloves. I may have the perfect yarn for fingerless gloves. I just don't know if I have the skills.

Anyone have a fingerless glove pattern for knitting noobs who aren't so good are knitting much besides squares and rectangles with fringe?

actually the most basic fingerless glove is a rectangle that you sew together and leave a hole for your thumb. I made a bunch of pairs recently with big chunky yarn and it only took about an hour and a half to make a pair.

[Gayla]

actually the most basic fingerless glove is a rectangle that you sew together and leave a hole for your thumb. I made a bunch of pairs recently with big chunky yarn and it only took about an hour and a half to make a pair.



Hmm.. maybe I can do that then. I'll have to look at see what I can find. I don't know about chunky yarn though because I will probably wear them the most when I'm computing. OK, that was silly. If I'm awake, I'm computing and I don't think I'll wear them when I'm asleep. I've got a really nice merino/cashmere blend worsted weight that I think would work well and not be irritating.

[amiyesiam]

Hmm.. maybe I can do that then. I'll have to look at see what I can find. I don't know about chunky yarn though because I will probably wear them the most when I'm computing. OK, that was silly. If I'm awake, I'm computing and I don't think I'll wear them when I'm asleep. I've got a really nice merino/cashmere blend worsted weight that I think would work well and not be irritating.

They work well for that
they yarn sounds lovely
good luck and let us know how you do

[Wryly]

I realize you must be casting off a pair and a half of stocks or the second half of 3 pairs
but the above cracked me up this morning

Oh - I go away for a little while and people mock me! :-D
But yes - 1 pair and 1 sock of another pair - - which is just too wordy. And it is SOCKS not STOCKS! Your could have noted that Gayla! ;-)


I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Three toed socks! :o

I've been thinking about fingerless gloves. I really want fingerless gloves. I think I NEED fingerless gloves. I may have the perfect yarn for fingerless gloves. I just don't know if I have the skills.

Anyone have a fingerless glove pattern for knitting noobs who aren't so good are knitting much besides squares and rectangles with fringe?

This is the pattern I use for
fingerless gloves (http://spinningsandy.blogspot.com/2006/02/sandys-wrist-warmers-from-sock-yarn_27.html)

[Gayla]

Oh - I go away for a little while and people mock me! :-D
But yes - 1 pair and 1 sock of another pair - - which is just too wordy. And it is SOCKS not STOCKS! Your could have noted that Gayla! ;-)




This is the pattern I use for
fingerless gloves (http://spinningsandy.blogspot.com/2006/02/sandys-wrist-warmers-from-sock-yarn_27.html)

LOL I could have, if I had even noticed! I was way too distracted by the thought of 3 toed socks! :)

Thanks for the link! I like the look of those but I'm intimidated just reading about them. I'm about a dozen rows into Ami's rectangle idea and loving the way this yarn feels in my hands.

[lipstixgal]

I'm so happy that people like this thread and can share patterns and what not about knitting and crocheting!! Its great..

[Gayla]

Quick, simple and exactly what I wanted. Now I want to try it with sock yarn!

Ami - Thank you! :)

http://gaylaworrell.com/images/fg1.jpghttp://gaylaworrell.com/images/fg2.jpg

[Stitch]

I knit.

I have made 1 blue and orange striped garter stitch scarf.
1 button tabbed hat
1 hat with ears and tassles
2 Knitted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
and I am working on a scarf for my Mom

Not the most butch hobby ever but fun.

[Goo]

i knit and crochet.

knitted a hat and a scarf in rainbow colours, and as soon as I get my hands fixed I'll be continuing to knit a blanket I started a year and a half ago

[Xavi]

I agree, knitting is super fun. I totally think its butchly though, because in my head I'm like: I made this! With sharp objects!

I don't know how that's butch, actually, but it makes sense to me.

So far, I am working on rectangles, and I am making a checkerboard patterned rectangle that's really bright.

Before this I was working on interpretative rectangles, which means that I was trying to make rectangles but they weren't coming out rectangular.

One day I hope to knit a circle. ;-)

[femmennoir]

I teach knitting at my school (apart from French and Latin!) and I have boys in the classes, they love it, also some male teachers have come for instruction, so I think knitting butches make total sense! Sharp objects indeed, I always caution the kids, and besides, one can always use one's Swiss Army knife to cut yarn, can't one?
Couple of years ago I had a very butch middle schooler in knitting, and she was very good so she got to the point she could make a tank top (regular project for the girls at this point) but knowing how she loved boys' clothing, I told her she could make a vest instead, and that I would get other colours for her (we seemed to have an abundance of pastel!)......and she said very loudly : Yesssssssss!!!!

Elle*

[girl_dee]

Ok I am now into making these, They are fun to make! They are for baby photographers.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/deecajun/fringe5.jpg

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.168309396.jpg

[swan]

stringy lil bumparoo!

I'm a knitter n spinner. I'm not very good. But I have fun!

[Botticelli64]

Although I must admit I haven't done much this winter (I'm in the southern hemisphere, and baby it's cold outside). But I'm almost at the end of renovations and haven't been inspired due to the mess. I'm on Ravelry, but haven't been there much lately either.

[Jess]

any of you folks into yarnbombing?!! I think it is the coolest movement evah and it just may provoke me to learn some stitchery....:seeingstars:

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hwny-pJRF1I/TXzTmyOCAhI/AAAAAAAAACg/QQBayy4YMKY/tank-blankie-yarn-bombing.jpg

http://blog.blurb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Yarn-Bombing-in-Paris.jpg

http://yarnbombing.com/files/2010/07/4665431804_77a7008cb8.jpg

[swan]

I've done a bit of yarn bombing, but have no pics handy... I'll try to remember to take some photos next time.

[Novelafemme]

down time in between classes, watching t.v. or sitting in the chemo clinic are the best times for me to work with my hands. :) i found a great pattern for a 5&1/2 hour crocheted blanket and am *trying* to make as many as i can to give away as christmas presents. i also subscribe to lionbrandyarn.com and they send out free weekly patterns for all sorts of yarn derived crafting. i have also gotten back into beading and have made some pretty neat jewelry! i just love to create special things with my hands. :)

[amiyesiam]

hiya to the new people!

I am done knitting a sweater for a dear friend and now just have to put it together in the next few days

then I can go back to knitting socks!

I love looking for new yarn websites

there is a local yarn store owner that is doing yarn bombing locally

[Novelafemme]

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80112AD.html

Here is the link to the blanket I am currently making. It's super simple and easy to do while watching tv or chatting with someone. :)

[amiyesiam]

that is pretty!

I like to knit while on the phone!

[amiyesiam]

that damn sweater is done
the baby afghan is done
and the midnight blue socks (80% merino wool/20% silk) are done

I am now guilt free into my birthday yarn!!!!!!!
tomorrow I will start the second sock in a cream/with beautiful colors running though it (55% merino wool/30% silk/15% nylon)
it is heavenly and soft and girly

[amiyesiam]

the second cream sock got finished
and I am on to a shawl
that I started 3 times
and had to rip back several times once started

now I am using a safety line
which I just learned about
it is when you take a piece of yarn and run it along your stitches on the needle(picking them up)
it means if you drop lace stitches or if you have to rip back you have a place where all your stitches are on the extra yarn and so you know where you are
hope that makes sense
you move the safety line forward as you go, making sure that everything before it is correct
what a life saver

Corkey's happiness correlates with my sanity:cherry::blink:

[Medusa]

I had gotten rid of a bunch of my yarn last year when I did a huge purge. I found a nice little stockpile up in the top of the closet in the guest room when I was in there purging today.

Going to start on a simple granny square throw!

[amiyesiam]

I had gotten rid of a bunch of my yarn last year when I did a huge purge. I found a nice little stockpile up in the top of the closet in the guest room when I was in there purging today.

Going to start on a simple granny square throw!

cool! what colors please

[Medusa]

cool! what colors please

Black, purple, and a super-obnoxious red! :|

[swan]

Yesterday, I got my Tomten out of the corner where I had stuffed it when the shortrows misbehaved. Apparently a few months in the Penalty Box was good for it. I have lost some weight since I started it, but I'ma gonna stick with the original measurements, because it's meant to keep me warm this fall and the more of me it covers, the more effective it'll be. Weird question though....

I have weird hair. Really weird hair. It makes mad curls, it sticks to things, it scoffs at braids and stuff, it's highly susceptible to static electricity and humidity. I have some nice bits of silk laying around my stash and I was thinking of lining the hood. The fact that silk is supposed to be a ESPish insulator and will help keep the aliens from monitering my brain activity is a complete and total coincidence. But I do not have enough silk to line the rest, and since it's really only my crazy hair I'm worried about, I wasn't going to bother lining the rest of it. Would it be too weird for words if I just did the hood and not the body?

[amiyesiam]

Yesterday, I got my Tomten out of the corner where I had stuffed it when the shortrows misbehaved. Apparently a few months in the Penalty Box was good for it. I have lost some weight since I started it, but I'ma gonna stick with the original measurements, because it's meant to keep me warm this fall and the more of me it covers, the more effective it'll be. Weird question though....

I have weird hair. Really weird hair. It makes mad curls, it sticks to things, it scoffs at braids and stuff, it's highly susceptible to static electricity and humidity. I have some nice bits of silk laying around my stash and I was thinking of lining the hood. The fact that silk is supposed to be a ESPish insulator and will help keep the aliens from monitering my brain activity is a complete and total coincidence. But I do not have enough silk to line the rest, and since it's really only my crazy hair I'm worried about, I wasn't going to bother lining the rest of it. Would it be too weird for words if I just did the hood and not the body?


this sounds cool

I think, that it is your project for you, and so the only opinion that matters is yours. So I say do what makes you happy and makes you smile!!!!

[Novelafemme]

I keep starting one project, stopping because I get distracted by another, and then going back to the original...and it's maddening. :blink:

I would love to learn to make a cool granny square afghan!

[DamonK]

Like usual...

Working on several at once, yet I don't often have the desire to right now.


One is for the girl and will be similar to a quilted blanket.

Two others utilize the same colors and therefore being worked on.

Plus various cross-stitches...


So, with all that to work on...

Off to play a computer game.

[Stitch]

I have been knitting a scarf for my Mom for a really long time and I finally finished knitting it last night.
So today I went to cast off and it was going perfectly until I ran out of yarn 2 stitches before the end.

Seriously.

And it was the best cast off I ever did!!!

:seeingstars:

[amiyesiam]

I have been knitting a scarf for my Mom for a really long time and I finally finished knitting it last night.
So today I went to cast off and it was going perfectly until I ran out of yarn 2 stitches before the end.

Seriously.

And it was the best cast off I ever did!!!

:seeingstars:

Congratulations on a finished object!!!!!!

that other bit, well that happens to every knitter, sooner or later.

[girl_dee]

I am not motivated, but I want to be!

[amiyesiam]

I am not motivated, but I want to be!

I found Ravelry.com a knitter/spinner/crochet community

I discovered better yarns (generally not found at chain stores)

I discovered better supplies (again generally not found at chain stores)

Better doesn't mean the most expensive, it just means the tools that work best for me/make me happy. I also learned I don't have to love what is "popular" currently.

I spend serious time finding the right yarn, supplies and pattern before I start something. They all have to make me happy!

Good luck!

[amiyesiam]

I keep starting one project, stopping because I get distracted by another, and then going back to the original...and it's maddening. :blink:

I would love to learn to make a cool granny square afghan!

I have learned
that unfinished objects are called UFO's
that sometimes UFO's go into hibernation
that some people are poly knitters and must have multiple projects on the needles to be happy and some people are monogamous knitters and must finish one project at a time. Both ways are cool!!!

[girl_dee]

I found Ravelry.com a knitter/spinner/crochet community

I discovered better yarns (generally not found at chain stores)

I discovered better supplies (again generally not found at chain stores)

Better doesn't mean the most expensive, it just means the tools that work best for me/make me happy. I also learned I don't have to love what is "popular" currently.

I spend serious time finding the right yarn, supplies and pattern before I start something. They all have to make me happy!

Good luck!

I got into making cute little baby hats etc... I've sold a few on Etsy for photograhy props. Just lost my interest but it does come and go.

Here is a sample of a creation:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304014_280641155293127_100000417343412_1068866_137 895740_a.jpg

[amiyesiam]

I got into making cute little baby hats etc... I've sold a few on Etsy for photograhy props. Just lost my interest but it does come and go.

Here is a sample of a creation:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304014_280641155293127_100000417343412_1068866_137 895740_a.jpg
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OMG that is adorable!!!!!!!
You gotz skillz

[Stitch]

I made this hat over December, and a hat for a friend for Christmas.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwcts4q2Pe1r0zft9o1_500.jpg

[amiyesiam]

I made this hat over December, and a hat for a friend for Christmas.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwcts4q2Pe1r0zft9o1_500.jpg

That looks lovely!

[midwest chick]

I promised my daughter a special, unique baby afghan, she's due in March, so I have a few months, thank goodness, to work on it.

She wants a black/white zebra pattern, first.

She would like a red/black/white wave pattern also.

Ideas on decent baby yarns and where to find them in black and red?
thanks!

[amiyesiam]

I promised my daughter a special, unique baby afghan, she's due in March, so I have a few months, thank goodness, to work on it.

She wants a black/white zebra pattern, first.

She would like a red/black/white wave pattern also.

Ideas on decent baby yarns and where to find them in black and red?
thanks!

actually I would say for a baby to get acrylic yarn or superwash wool so they can be washed. Hand wash stuff for babies is usually a no no LOL

lion brand, red heart, patons, all have baby yarns that are soft and have web sites.

[femmennoir]

Just opened my shop on etsy.com, I am so excited! I need to improve my photo taking though!:

http://www.etsy.com/your/listings

Elle*

[amiyesiam]

Just opened my shop on etsy.com, I am so excited! I need to improve my photo taking though!:

http://www.etsy.com/your/listings

Elle*

the link doesn't work

[Novelafemme]

I made this hat over December, and a hat for a friend for Christmas.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwcts4q2Pe1r0zft9o1_500.jpg

OMG, Ink...that hat is so cute! Can you link the instructions for us? I love it!!

[femmennoir]

Oh! I wonder why! Let me see if I can fix it!

Elle*

[Christy51274]

There have to be some out there. :vigil:

[MsMerrick]

Sure.. I knit .. and i know ..many knitters. there is even a Butch Femme group on Ravelry ... :)

[girl_dee]

Sure.. I knit .. and i know ..many knitters. there is even a Butch Femme group on Ravelry ... :)

i've been on that site a couple of times, i crochet and found a neat pattern on there for something or other, for free!

[amiyesiam]

I am on ravelry
same user name

[Christy51274]

I'm on Ravelry as well. It's such an awesome site. I love free patterns! I'll look for you all.

Thanks,
Christy
:blueheels:

[sylvie]

Oh my..
Why haven't i browsed the hobbies section in this forum before?
i have subscribed to so many threads, and responding in this one because this is exciting to me...

Years ago, i would spend lots of time with my grandmother as a child.
One thing i hold very dear to me, was her teaching me to knit and crochet.
Also, a dear friend of mine taught me to do tatting, much fun as well. i'd love to revisit that one day as well.

Isolating myself for years and years, i let go of many hobbies of mine..
Merely not allowing myself to do things i love..Knitting and crocheting is one of them. Since being here in Oregon, i had the pleasure of being tasked with cleaning through some boxes and things Mr Mtn has been wanting to clean out, and i found some knitting books and magazines which belonged to His mother and started to go through them. A friend of Ours here We gave the yarn to, and will give some of the books but since then have decided that i will keep some for myself as well, i really want to get back into knitting and crocheting and creating some beautiful things again!

Love that i am taking my life back, and will love revisiting old hobbies as well as finding new hobbies.. Much looking forward to looking back in this thread & getting myself back into this! Especially now that my Nanny G can't knit or crochet anymore because of her eyesight, and alzheimer's.. But i would love to do this, for her especially.. <3

Thanks for this thread!

[yotlyolqualli]

I sew and crochet.

[Bèsame*]

Me too! My mom is left handed and she tried knitting with me but I just couldn't pick that up. I enjoy my craft room and get lots of crafty ideas from Pinterest. I'm working on something with old car license plates right now. I will be trying my hand at using metal scissors. Lol I'll post the completed project when I'm finished..stay tuned :)
I sew and crochet.

[girl_dee]

I've just finished about 4 tunisian crochet scarves, i love em !

[moonwitch]

I am a crocheter and just recently got the Beading/Jewelry making Bug.

[Heavenleahangel]

I just bought a book to try and learn basic crochet. I don't want to make fancy patterns right away, but I would love to have something to do with my hands while I am recovering from my upcoming surgery. Im not sure I am coordinated enough to actually crochet! My past "squares" all came out looking like pizza slices!!!

[DamonK]

Chain row is too tight Leah. Relax. Practice chaining. I had to for the longest time. Another solution is to chain with a hook one size larger than hook for blanket. For example, I may use a J hook for chaining and a K hook for crocheting the actual square.

[femmennoir]

I just bought a book to try and learn basic crochet. I don't want to make fancy patterns right away, but I would love to have something to do with my hands while I am recovering from my upcoming surgery. Im not sure I am coordinated enough to actually crochet! My past "squares" all came out looking like pizza slices!!!

Perhaps that's because you forget to do a chain stitch "in the air" at the end of each row, so each row becomes smaller than the preceding one. It is a common mistake from beginners.

Elle*

[Heavenleahangel]

Damonk, thanks for the advice. I will try chaining a bit more. I got many sizes of hooks in the kit, so I will practice with the bigger ones.
Elle, I agree with you. I just turn the yarn around and start crocheting backwards down the other side. I think I need to take Damonk's advice and stick to chaining for a bit! I also have to learn how to make the loop at the very beginning.

[DamonK]

Chain row is too tight Leah. Relax. Practice chaining. I had to for the longest time. Another solution is to chain with a hook one size larger than hook for blanket. For example, I may use a J hook for chaining and a K hook for crocheting the actual square.

I just realized I got J and K backwards. I would chain with K, work with J

[DamonK]

Beginning loop, pull out enough yarn for about a 6 in tail. Pinch yarn between fingers, twist over so creates an x, grab strand to yarn skein, tighten.

I forgot, pull that strand through loop to tighten.

I'm a lefty so I do a lot of these techniques very different.

[cinnamongrrl]

I love to crochet...especially in the winter... I'm wanting to learn to knit. There was a knitting circle in my town and I'm regretting not going since the sign for it is now down from the library where it was held :( And the place where I get my gooder yarn has closed and they had lessons also...I did try to learn from a DVD but I can only get so far (casting on) before I get hopelessly losted :( I do have an aunt that says she can teach me and I was fortunate enough to "inherit" my grandmother's knitting needles...so hopefully her skill will channel through them into my inexperienced hands <3 Miss you memere....xoxo

[ScandalAndy]

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

[cinnamongrrl]

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]

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 (http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Magic-Ring-Adjustable-Ring/step1/Making-The-Magic-Ring-Steps-1-4/)







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]

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.

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

[Bèsame*]

Those piglets are darling!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.

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

[MsMerrick]

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

Sure LadyMerrick on Ravelry, friend me : 0

[girl_dee]

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.

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


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. :blush:

[girl_dee]

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. :blush:




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]

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.

[girl_dee]

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.




You are so lucky to be learning in the age of YOUTUBE!!
YOUTUBE IT !!!

They have EVERYTHING!

[princessbelle]

You are so lucky to be learning in the age of YOUTUBE!!
YOUTUBE IT !!!

They have EVERYTHING!


OMG i hadn't thought of that!!!! Ok i'll be backkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!

:bunchflowers:

[girl_dee]

OMG i hadn't thought of that!!!! Ok i'll be backkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!

:bunchflowers:


i learn way better from a visual.. then you know if you are doing it right!

[amiyesiam]

Yes Youtube, that is how I learned to knit, purl, every stitch, how to cast off, cast on, everything!

[Bit]

I learned to tat from youtube. It was fun, but oh my, I sure did replay parts of the videos over and over and over trying to figure everything out, lol! The nice thing was that no one got irritated at me for asking them to show me so many times in a row. :cheesy:

[amiyesiam]

I learned to tat from youtube. It was fun, but oh my, I sure did replay parts of the videos over and over and over trying to figure everything out, lol! The nice thing was that no one got irritated at me for asking them to show me so many times in a row. :cheesy:

exactly!
and
Hi~ lovely lady!

[girl_dee]

You tube has helped me with lots of stuff!

i think Belle got lost in Youtube and never came back. :confused:

Maybe she stabbed herself in the forehead with a knitting needle. :blink:

Maybe she stayed up all night and got it done! :knit:

Maybe she's strangling poor Bully with what is supposed to be a scarf :bolt:

i hope she comes back, with photos! :knitgirl:

[Okiebug61]

I'll admit it. I am an avid crochet freak. My grandmother taught me when I was 9 and I have never given it up. I am crocheting a blanket for Red as we speak. I use to love to work with the fine threads and make table runners and such but my eyes are to bad to see that well anymore.

[Ginger]

I went through a knitting phase and I've gone upstate for the Sheep & Wool Festival at the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds too many times to count.

You see people knitting on the subway all the time, in winter. I feel calmer, watching them. It's like the fish tank in the doctor's office.

My grandmother crocheted and so did my sister who passed away. I don't know what happened to the bodark crochet needle my grandfather made. I think my mom has it.

Next reunion, there should be a crafts share!

[ScandalAndy]

I want to learn to do picot edge but i think i'm going to have to get lost on youtube for a while too! I've been considering getting a group of friends together on weekends to make soup and craft during the cold months. I think it's time to start planning that!

[MsMerrick]

I went through a knitting phase and I've gone upstate for the Sheep & Wool Festival at the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds too many times to count.

You see people knitting on the subway all the time, in winter. I feel calmer, watching them. It's like the fish tank in the doctor's office.

My grandmother crocheted and so did my sister who passed away. I don't know what happened to the bodark crochet needle my grandfather made. I think my mom has it.

Next reunion, there should be a crafts share!
I knit on teh Subway and teh Buses, all the time ...
I really liked a saying I saw on a t shirt somewhere.. Be happy I knit, it keeps me from killing you :) ..I may have paraphrased quite a bit..But its true, knitting calms me.... a good thing in the midst of rush hour transportation

[MsMerrick]

I learned to knit, a combination of the book, "stitch n bitch".. Highly highly recommend and Youtubes and knitting circles ! People tend to teach ;) If you are in NYC or near..join the Dyke Knitting Club, once a month o r a Knitting circle at SAGE , once a week.. :) or many others but I like a Queer flavor :)

[homoe]

Does that stand for Senior Action in a Gay Environment?

[girl_dee]

i am interested in making socks, but i want to crochet them. it's way out of my comfort zone but i like living on the edge like that.

Did Belle ever come back??? :blink:

[always2late]

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.

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

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!

[princessbelle]

I'm here!!!!

I found some great video's on youtube. Still figuring it all out. I found 3 different ways to just make a slip knot. Also about six on how to cast on and how to make the first knit stitches.

I have found the ones that are easiest for me and have been practicing!!! I make about 10 cast ones then 10 knit stitches then i look at it and laugh.

Spacing is off, some are loose, some are tight. But. I'm practicing.

I am gonna just keep doing these two things and get them down good, before i move on. Of course today being Thanksgiving i've had no time to practice and now i work the next three days.

But, I'll get there!!!!!!!!

[girl_dee]

i do not knit, so i am of no help.

BUT in crocheting, you do not want to work *tight* or you end up with an uneven piece, because eventually you have to loosen it up.


That should SO go in the overheard thread. :|

[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]

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!


:doghead::dog::dogwalking:

[amiyesiam]

I'm here!!!!

I found some great video's on youtube. Still figuring it all out. I found 3 different ways to just make a slip knot. Also about six on how to cast on and how to make the first knit stitches.

I have found the ones that are easiest for me and have been practicing!!! I make about 10 cast ones then 10 knit stitches then i look at it and laugh.

Spacing is off, some are loose, some are tight. But. I'm practicing.

I am gonna just keep doing these two things and get them down good, before i move on. Of course today being Thanksgiving i've had no time to practice and now i work the next three days.

But, I'll get there!!!!!!!!

when knitting it doesn't matter if you are a loose knitter or a tight knitter.
Having said that:
you do have to be consistent
realize that if you make a sock, hat, sweater, or mittens that gauge matters and being a loose knitter or a tight knitter will throw your gauge off and your piece will be to small or to big.
on toys, shawls, scarfs, gauge doesn't matter.

gauge
all pattern either list gauge or tell you it doesn't matter.
If it matters:
it will say that you should do a gauge swatch. If it says that 20 stitches x 20 rows should equal a 4x4 swatch and you do it and your 20 stitches x 20 rows makes a 3x3 swatch then what you are knitting will be to small. If your 20 stitches x 20 rows is 5x5 then what you are knitting will be way to big.

when you are happy and relaxed you will probably knit looser and when you are tense and upset you will probably knit tighter.


you will find dozens of you tubes for every stitch there is
there are dozens of cast on's and cast off's
use the one listed in the pattern if they tell you something specific
do your favorite if they don't tell you which one to use.

My favorite is the long tail cast on

[girl_dee]

i love all this language of knitters!

[Angeltoes]

I can crochet a really long scarf and that's it...I use to know more, but I've forgotten. I have no idea how to knit. I plan on learning more, because I found that crocheting is a really good stress reliever and it's so nice to hand make make something beautiful for someone special.

[girl_dee]

This is my favorite passion.

Tunisian crochet.

It makes the most beautiful scarfs

The needle looks like a crochet needle with a stopper on the end..you actually cast on then *unload* to make a row.

The needle looks like this.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6112204721_4e6d874b4c.jpg

And the scarfs look like this.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395039_504855272871713_620488571_n.jpg

and i learned how to do this type of work, on youtube!

[Angeltoes]

That looks so pretty girl_dee.

[always2late]

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


:doghead::dog::dogwalking:


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!

[girl_dee]

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!

Youtube is the way to go! i love it because you can pause and rewind!

i found this tunisian needle and i want to try it so i can make BIGGER projects!

http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5251519/il_570xN.334775548.jpg

[girl_dee]

Just finished this Yule present for Sparky boi!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302755_514088878615019_1905389440_n.jpg

[Ms. Meander]

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!

3OMbmpyuv64

[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]

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]

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.

[amiyesiam]

Yarn snob here. I use walmart, craft store, acrylic yarns for pet blankets and some toys and charity knitting (needs to be washable and dryable)

For most of my stuff I use indie dyers.

My #1 favorite~ Desert Vista Dyeworks

Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Highland Handmades
Cloudlover Yarn and Fiber
Cakewalk Yarns
Madeline Tosh Yarns
Beaverslide Dry Goods and Cascade Yarns for work horse yarns

Knit picks for better quality acrylics and a wide selection of good quality yarns. Their Brava worsted is wonderfully soft and very well priced.
Jimmybean, Webs, Lorna's laces, for wide selection of good yarns

A word on yarn, it can be a very individual thing. What some people rave about someone else may not like at all. I do not care for the variagated yarns, they pool in odd ways and there is no way to tell what the final project will look like. Except for when the colors blend together well (ex. creams, pale blues, light grays) (ex of not blending well, purple, green, red)

I do like self striping sock yarns. It it doesn't say that the yarn is self striping then it isn't.

Most yarns are listed on Ravelry and you can actually see things knit up with that yarn. It can be very helpful.

Plover bird for project bags that are resonably priced.
There are many bag makers out there and they can get expensive.

There are beautiful stitch markers out there, and other tools, that make the whole knitting process more enjoyable. Etsy is a good place to look.

Chiagoo Red Lace for metal needles (I only buy circular needles and never use straight needles anymore) Wood needles (DPN's and circulars) I use knit picks Harmony needles.
Some yarns are very slippery and do better on wood needles and some yarns have grip and do better on metal needles. The Chiagoo needles are very pointy which I like.
Several companies have come out with new needle lines. Knitters pride, Hiya Hiya, are two of them. I have not tried them.

I have found that needles are like yarn. A lot of people try knitting using cheap needles and yarn and find they don't like to knit. I think when you find the needles you love and yarn that makes you happy knitting can become a joy.

I love my pod casts. Here are a few that have stated their support of gays/gay marriage. (I listen to a lot more than this, these are just the ones I know are supportive)

The Knit Girllls (3 L's)
Girl Friends knitting
Dramatic knits
The Stockinette Zombies
Knittin' on the Fly
Fiberista Files
Lemknitcrochet podcast (young woman who made her support of gays/rights very clear~ her best friend was gay and he killed himself when they were in high school)

[always2late]

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.

I love Mary Maxim! If you go to the website, they have some nice yarn on clearance right now. Some of the yarn is going for $1.99 per skein.

[girl_dee]

Thanks FC

i also got this off of Facebook!
Craftsy 75% off yarn sale!

http://www.craftsy.com/deals/yarnsale?ext=20121124_FBCC_2

[girl_dee]

Also stolen from FB

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215908_442103332503795_1670319252_n.jpg

[Ms. Meander]

I joined Ravelry, but that's as far as I got. There is A LOT happening on that site and I was a tad overwhelmed. :seeingstars: I'll figure it out a bit at a time, I'm sure. I am MsMeander, if anyone wants to add me.

[girl_dee]

ok i just ordered this from Joann's.

Supposedly you can get an entire afghan on this hook.

i can't wait to try it!


http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/3793/6115456204p?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cp54.com%2Fkousha l%2FBN%2FHG%2FImages%2F103264713.JPG&d=277b0d68795b781b77fd521a50a4dc99131d5c5f

[girl_dee]

I joined Ravelry, but that's as far as I got. There is A LOT happening on that site and I was a tad overwhelmed. :seeingstars: I'll figure it out a bit at a time, I'm sure. I am MsMeander, if anyone wants to add me.

Me too!

i run in, grab a pattern or something, then run out. :blink:

[amiyesiam]

I found Ravelry though the Knit Girllls pod cast. So that gave me a starting point. I joined their Rav group and from there figured things out slowly.

There are groups for all kinds of things. If you go to groups and search for what you are looking for and join a group or two you will have someone to answer questions.

girl_dee what is your user name on Rav?

[girl_dee]

deecajun is my Ravelry name !

[Okiebug61]

This is my favorite Yarn. http://www.caron.com/color_cards/cc_sseco.html

For most of my projects I use the simply soft eco. As of now there is only 19 colors but there are thousands of combinations.

[cinnamongrrl]

I never seem to make it to the knitting class I want to take.... :|

I'm determined to learn the basics via youtube. I have a lot of free time at work....

I haven't even TOUCHED my crochet in days...my ex had to remind me it's in the trunk of my car...or his car...I forget... Good thing I have had other things to do....still, it's a great winter hobby...I have made so many scarves..that seems to be my forte...lol

[Novelafemme]

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1317/13562666/24271189/405038931.jpg

I learned a new stitch and had lots of fun making this scarf based on a Coach bag pattern I love.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1317/13562666/24271189/405038935.jpg

A few of the granny squares for a quilt I am making for my youngest daughter. :)

[girl_dee]

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1317/13562666/24271189/405038931.jpg

I learned a new stitch and had lots of fun making this scarf based on a Coach bag pattern I love.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1317/13562666/24271189/405038935.jpg

A few of the granny squares for a quilt I am making for my youngest daughter. :)

These are awesome!

i learned the V stitch last night, it's a pretty pattern.

i just finished this scarf!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/34690_524110604279513_1196424550_n.jpg

[Okiebug61]

These are awesome!

i learned the V stitch last night, it's a pretty pattern.

i just finished this scarf!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/34690_524110604279513_1196424550_n.jpg

That's cool! I am still working on Red's throw.

[girl_dee]

That's cool! I am still working on Red's throw.

isn't it very relaxing!? i hope you will post photos!

[Okiebug61]

isn't it very relaxing!? i hope you will post photos!

Yes it is! I am not doing anything fancy this time. Just a big ole granny square with the tassels. I have been crocheting since I was very young, my mothers mom taught me how to crochet and play bridge. I miss playing bridge very much, can't seem to find anyone that wants to learn :-(

[Novelafemme]

How beautiful, Dee!! That is knitted, correct?

My mom taught me how to crochet when I was around 10 and I have been making things ever since!

I can't just sit and watch TV or a movie without something for my hands to do, so yarn-work is perfect. :)

[girl_dee]

How beautiful, Dee!! That is knitted, correct?

My mom taught me how to crochet when I was around 10 and I have been making things ever since!

I can't just sit and watch TV or a movie without something for my hands to do, so yarn-work is perfect. :)

Nope it's Tunisian crochet, which is really a combination of both.

i posted pics here!

You would LOVE to do this, it's so easy and you can sit it in your lap anywhere.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=719387&postcount=39

[ArtistLady]

Nope it's Tunisian crochet, which is really a combination of both.

i posted pics here!

You would LOVE to do this, it's so easy and you can sit it in your lap anywhere.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=719387&postcount=39

Have you tried cro-knit? It is a little different than Tunisian and uses a cord attached to a crochet hook. I love both styles!

[MsMerrick]

Does that stand for Senior Action in a Gay Environment?

Yes..although the exact acronym has been changed off and on , I am told

[MsMerrick]

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

[Novelafemme]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392947_10151999265122715_696726354_n.jpg

After 5 long months I finally finished my granny stripe crochet blanket. It is wonderful and makes me so happy every time I walk in the bedroom. :)

[amiyesiam]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392947_10151999265122715_696726354_n.jpg

After 5 long months I finally finished my granny stripe crochet blanket. It is wonderful and makes me so happy every time I walk in the bedroom. :)

That is beautiful!

[lusciouskiwi]

Just wanted to pop in and say "hi". My paternal nana tried to teach me how to crochet but I didn't get it and we didn't persist.

I recently bought a hook and some nasty acrylic wool to learn. My ex's mum showed me how to do the basic chain stitch but I need to practice a lot more!

I saw this on facebook and think it looks super cool!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579023_513618322034628_1982026896_n.jpg

But I can't figure out how to get to the original source. :(

[T-lee]

I have just started to teach myself crochet and I like it alot. Have started to just make blankets. I most be doing something right my niece just asked me to make a baby blanket for a friend of hers. I did som tatting when I was younger and may try that again too.

[Sweet Bliss]

Just wanted to pop in and say "hi". My paternal nana tried to teach me how to crochet but I didn't get it and we didn't persist.

But I can't figure out how to get to the original source. :(

If you can tell me where on FB maybe I can help you?

Also, look for it on Pinterest, much easier to find the links to original posts.

[Sweet Bliss]

Found it.

http://www.escamastudio.com/how_to.html

[Mopsie]

My friend is getting married in the fall. Her mother is making homemade soaps to give to the guests as they leave. My friend Amanda and I agree to knit washcloths to go with the soaps. It sounded like a good idea at the time - now I am wondering how I'm going to get all them done! Especially since I just rescued a kitten! :eek:

If I can figure out how I will post a picture of one.... Anyone else have a project going?

[sis]

..... eat too many cookies! :canadian: So, yes, I constantly have a project on the go. I generally have a baby-sized blanket on-the-go which is perfect for when I sit and watch movies. They take about a week to do during the evenings. I'm just starting three days off and I plan to make one completly and perhaps start a second one. They make lovely gifts. I plan on donating one to the Reunion for the raffle.

I would love to hear about projects other people are doing ...... please, share!

Deb

[Mopsie]

Well shoot - I figured out how to upload the was cloth photo to BFP but don't know how to post it here ....

[amiyesiam]

I love the pop tab crocheting. It looks fiddly but challenging.

My projects can be seen here on Ravelry (knitting site). I love rav because I can track every knitting/spinning project for free.
ami's projects on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/amiyesiam)

[maryam]

..... eat too many cookies! :canadian: So, yes, I constantly have a project on the go. I generally have a baby-sized blanket on-the-go which is perfect for when I sit and watch movies. They take about a week to do during the evenings. I'm just starting three days off and I plan to make one completly and perhaps start a second one. They make lovely gifts. I plan on donating one to the Reunion for the raffle.

I would love to hear about projects other people are doing ...... please, share!

Deb

I am polyamorous when it comes to projects.... So right now I have the following knit projects going on.

The Mushroom Hat: I started with EZ's TriCornered hat from "a Knitter's Almanac" but I misread the pattern on the first one I did. So mine turned out weird. But I liked to the look, so I started a new one. After making more changes to it, of course. My sister and niece are arguing over who get's the 'shroom Hat so I might make two. I'm using this weird Louisa Harding yarn I found at Tuesday Morning.

A sock: Yarn Harlot's Basic Sock recipe, from "Knitting Rules". My first sock ever, knit on mystery sock yarn from the stash. No idea how it's gonna turn out. If it turns out well, I might make two.

A blue shawlette: again, made of mystery sock yarn from stash. No pattern, really. I'm just starting at the point, inserting lace panels as it gets big enough and then casting off when I run out yarn. The lace patterns are all selected from my stitch dictionary.

Random blanket sqares for Warm Up America. Doing them out of acrylic because that's what the lady I'm doing them for prefers. I think because it's easy care and these are going to Senior Care homes.

Dr Who Scarf. Self Explanatory! I'm using knit picks Palette, I think, but it's my last KnitPicks ever since I don't shop from them anymore. (Yes, I'm one of the people who got screwed in the Credit Debacle of Christmas 2012. And no, I never got my letter. At this point, if I find some KP in a yard sale or stash sale, I might get it if I need it, but will not be buying directly from them, or from one of the shops who carry them. I will still shop at the LYS who carry them, just not KP yarns.)

And there's a few other WIPs and UFOs out there, but that's what I'm doing right now. As soon as I remember to buy a smaller needle, I'll be redoing SUs navy hat. I need to go down a needle or two and cast on less stitches. It looks weird and is too big as is. Also, will cast off sooner on the new one because the first one looks like a nipple at the top. I'm using Lamb's Pride Worsted in Forest Shadows for this one. I'm trying not to cast on anything else new right now, but I'm getting inspired about a blanket...

[Mopsie]

I am polyamorous when it comes to projects.... So right now I have the following knit projects going on.

The Mushroom Hat: I started with EZ's TriCornered hat from "a Knitter's Almanac" but I misread the pattern on the first one I did. So mine turned out weird. But I liked to the look, so I started a new one. After making more changes to it, of course. My sister and niece are arguing over who get's the 'shroom Hat so I might make two. I'm using this weird Louisa Harding yarn I found at Tuesday Morning.

A sock: Yarn Harlot's Basic Sock recipe, from "Knitting Rules". My first sock ever, knit on mystery sock yarn from the stash. No idea how it's gonna turn out. If it turns out well, I might make two.

A blue shawlette: again, made of mystery sock yarn from stash. No pattern, really. I'm just starting at the point, inserting lace panels as it gets big enough and then casting off when I run out yarn. The lace patterns are all selected from my stitch dictionary.

Random blanket sqares for Warm Up America. Doing them out of acrylic because that's what the lady I'm doing them for prefers. I think because it's easy care and these are going to Senior Care homes.

Dr Who Scarf. Self Explanatory! I'm using knit picks Palette, I think, but it's my last KnitPicks ever since I don't shop from them anymore. (Yes, I'm one of the people who got screwed in the Credit Debacle of Christmas 2012. And no, I never got my letter. At this point, if I find some KP in a yard sale or stash sale, I might get it if I need it, but will not be buying directly from them, or from one of the shops who carry them. I will still shop at the LYS who carry them, just not KP yarns.)

And there's a few other WIPs and UFOs out there, but that's what I'm doing right now. As soon as I remember to buy a smaller needle, I'll be redoing SUs navy hat. I need to go down a needle or two and cast on less stitches. It looks weird and is too big as is. Also, will cast off sooner on the new one because the first one looks like a nipple at the top. I'm using Lamb's Pride Worsted in Forest Shadows for this one. I'm trying not to cast on anything else new right now, but I'm getting inspired about a blanket...

Wow polyamorous doesn't seem to cover it all ... that's a lot of projects! I'm interested in the warm up America one - what is that? All the other ones sound really neat and I'd love to see pictures sometime! :knit:

[maryam]

HEE! Being Poly means it takes me forever to get stuff done! I'll post pics in my gallery here, maybe as I get them done. I should probably wake up my Ravelry again, and use their cataloging stuff. The thing is, my family is there, so I'm constrained what I post there. Maybe I need a second account. Rav frowns on that sort of thing, except in extreme cases, but I still might do it so I can let my freak flag fly more freely. (Holy Alliteration Batman!) But then I'd need to find more freaks to hang out with. (I stick with family friendly groups, over there.)

Warm Up America is a neat program where you can make blanket squares, and drop them off at designated collection points, and volunteers will seam them up and donate them in your community. A lot of Michael's and JoAnn's stores serve as drop off points. They always need volunteers to seam up, but I kind of suck at it, so I don't usually do that part! But I have helped package, deliver and make the cards that go with them. They have a website if you'd like to find a collection point in your area. (http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/how.html) Or you can set one up!

The website has directions and patterns to download, but honestly, as long as your squares are 7 by 9 inches, (technically a rectangle!) the patterns don't matter. I've been picking patterns that I'd like to learn out of my stitch dictionary and using those. It seems to work out okay! I just make sure I have a firm, garter stitch border to make seaming them up easier. Usually it's 3 rows of garter at the top and bottom, and then knit at least the first and last 3 stitches on each row. Depending on the stitch multiples needed for the pattern, the number at each end may change, so I just make sure there's at least 3 on each end.

[Mopsie]

Maryam - my friend Amanda was told me about Ravelry ... I have been meaning to try it. Maybe we can get a group of people from BFP as a group on there. :)

And thanks for the info on Warm up America - I'm going to look for it at my Michaels.

You rock! :knit:

[maryam]

It'd be awesome to have a group there!

[amiyesiam]

There is already a butch/femme group on ravelry. It has almost no activity, but it's there.

[maryam]

Would you mind tossing a link out there? I've searched all the keywords I can think of, and I've got nada.

[Mopsie]

Would you mind tossing a link out there? I've searched all the keywords I can think of, and I've got nada.


I found a group for butch-femme on ravelry... I don't know if its the right one ... I clicked on group and then put in Butch and found it .

[amiyesiam]

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/butch-femme-knitters

[maryam]

So now I'm laughing at myself... I went to go login to Rav for the first time since before Christmas and I can't remember my password, or apparently my email! I know it's been a while, but really? I only have two junk emails that I use to register for stuff and neither one of them is working!:blush:

[Sweet Bliss]

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/butch-femme-knitters

Thank you Ami for the link! I am going to try the cute catnip bunnies and mice, they are so cute in rainbow colors!!

Will probably be on there all night looking at all the great projects.

(f)

[Mopsie]

1) Ravelry is yarn/knitting porn! :shocking: And I love it!

2) I'm on the 13th washcloth and I'm already tired of this project. I have 62 more wascloths to make. :(

3) I'm hoping my "sisters of the yarn" will tell me about their projects to help distract me

So everybody what are you working on??

[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=Mopsie;795417]
1) Ravelry is yarn/knitting porn! :shocking: And I love it!

Ha, have you discovered knitting podcasts who have knit a longs and have contests and prizes? My prize total so far this year is over 120 dollars. Mostly winning patterns of my choice, a few skeins of yarn and stitch markers!

There are knitting podcasts for everyone's tastes. These are some of my favorites that can be found on their blogs, itunes, or on ravelry

knit spin farm
the fat squirrel speaks
the stockenette zombies
the knit girllls (3 L's)
yarnivore
knitting in circles
dramatic knits
knitting in cirlces
twisted strands

I am making this turtle in orange and green
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/turtle-turtle

along with 3 shawls on the needles, another toy, a pair of socks and a cowl.

2) I'm on the 13th washcloth and I'm already tired of this project. I have 62 more wascloths to make. :(

3) I'm hoping my "sisters of the yarn" will tell me about their projects to help distract me

So everybody what are you working on??

[Mopsie]

Oh Ami I think I love you! In a very yarn positive way of course! ;)

First, let me just say that that turtle is too adorable. Really cute. Hope you post a picture when you get done. :)

Second, thanks for all the ideas to check out - I may never come up for air! ;)

Third, how many projects can you do at a time?? I want to see the other ones when they get done too! :)

[maryam]

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....