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

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 01:53 PM

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

femmennoir · 12-27-2010, 03:40 PM

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

amiyesiam · 12-27-2010, 03:43 PM

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 · 12-27-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 12-27-2010, 05:08 PM

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

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

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 · 12-27-2010, 06:31 PM

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

Wryly · 12-27-2010, 05:12 PM

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 · 12-27-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

fiercegrrl · 12-27-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

lipstixgal · 12-27-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fiercegrrl

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 · 12-27-2010, 06:59 PM

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

lipstixgal · 12-31-2010, 02:40 PM

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

femmennoir · 12-31-2010, 04:00 PM

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 · 12-31-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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*

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 · 12-31-2010, 04:11 PM

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

blonde-diva · 01-02-2011, 06:25 PM

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

good crafting everyone

xxx

lipstixgal · 01-02-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

good crafting everyone

xxx

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

T-lee · 04-02-2013, 07:19 PM

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.

12-27-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	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 __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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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'm gonna check out those links too and maybe get Myself some crochet stuff this week __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

12-27-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
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12-31-2010, 02:40 PM	#13
lipstixgal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: coupled Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,690 Times in 1,064 Posts Rep Power: 1494761	Its time to knit or crochet something for the new year!! Lets knit!! __________________ Gail

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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	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 __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

01-02-2011, 06:25 PM	#17
blonde-diva Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme heart loving no messing biatch Preferred Pronoun?: You need to ask?????? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Posts: 28 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 12246	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 good crafting everyone xxx

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T-lee Junior Member How Do You Identify?: soft butch Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 4 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ T-lee