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

sis · 10-27-2013, 07:10 PM

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

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

Deb

Leigh · 10-27-2013, 09:34 PM

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

Sweet Bliss · 10-27-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Leigh

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

You will like crocheting, zillions of patterns online.

I do it every chance I have available .

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 06:05 AM

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

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

sis · 10-28-2013, 08:10 AM

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I.

. Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

LexiLove · 10-28-2013, 03:41 PM

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

Mopsie · 10-28-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sis

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I.

. Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

I wanna see some pictures! These sound adorable!

Cronopia · 10-28-2013, 04:06 PM

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

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

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 04:08 PM

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

10-27-2013, 07:10 PM	#1
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,173 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Well, I don't really 'do' Christmas as such but I do spread joy all year round! I make lap blankets all the time and give them away. I live in a highrise with many western and local teachers. My goal this school year is to make a lap blanket for every child who has a parent that is a teacher at my school. Oh, and of course, they are perfect for new babies so I'm sure I'll make a few of those. I've recently started to make Hello Kitty hats and send them to friends in North America - not really as a holiday gift ...... mostly due to them being requested. Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

10-27-2013, 09:34 PM	#2
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I've been hoping to learn to crochet, and I haven't knitted in a long time but I hope to get back into that very soon __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

10-28-2013, 08:10 AM	#5
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,173 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Hats off to those that hook! Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I. . Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats. Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

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10-28-2013, 06:05 AM	#4
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Right now I am crocheting myself some cute hats and other winter wear. I have never before crocheted anything for myself! And I'm freakin' cold. I don't generally do holiday gift giving either. I gift as I feel inspired throughout the year. One exception is my son, of course. He and his girlfriend are definitely getting, at least, hats.

10-28-2013, 03:41 PM	#6
LexiLove Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Fierce.Lesbian.Femme.Dyke. Preferred Pronoun?: She.Her.Sweetums. Relationship Status: I have her...hoping to keep her Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NY for now Posts: 53 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31 Thanked 135 Times in 36 Posts Rep Power: 950353	I didn't read all the posts but I am an avid knitter. Anyone else on Ravelry perhaps?

10-28-2013, 04:06 PM	#8
Cronopia Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 21 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 518436	Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats. Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

10-28-2013, 04:08 PM	#9
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!