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

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

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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.

Mopsie · 10-29-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cronopia

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

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

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

PoeticSilence · 11-15-2013, 12:38 AM

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

Ms. Meander · 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!

Mopsie · 10-28-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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

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

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopsie

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

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

The pattern, btw --- YouTube!

sis · 10-28-2013, 05:57 PM

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

Deb

Ms. Meander · 11-16-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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

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

PwrFemme · 11-16-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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

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

Ms. Meander · 12-02-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PwrFemme

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

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

girl_dee · 12-02-2013, 09:47 PM

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

10-28-2013, 08:10 AM	#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	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!

11-15-2013, 12:38 AM	#6
PoeticSilence Member How Do You Identify?: dodges labels Relationship Status: Estranged Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 454 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 919 Times in 277 Posts Rep Power: 10661585	My daughter is coming home next week. The last time she came home was when I got out of the hospital in June. Before that it was last Christmas. She is currently teaching physics and mathematics at John Hopkins University up in Baltimore while finishing her Doctorate. She's in her thirties now so getting together is usually a big deal and especially these last few years as my health deteriorated. So...we planned a week of crafts. We will be making a blanket. We will be learning how to do felting together. We will be working on our art journals. We will be making some cards. We will be making friendship bracelets (we have done this since she was eleven). We will be learning how to knit on the wood and peg frames. I don't know how much anyone has experienced this method, but it looks great, and a little easier to keep track of if you like to set projects aside for a while like I do. There's even a frame for making socks! I'm like the WORST at needle knitting because somehow I drop a stitch or miscount...this makes knitting look so much easier. The wife was teasing me earlier because I said something about wishing we had time to maybe make a few candles for the holidays while she's here. I'm not able to get out and do anything these days, so staying in and crafting sounds like fun to me. Has anyone else tried the frame and peg knitting and how did you feel about it? Do you find that specific kinds of yarns work better than others? __________________ Love is all you need.

10-28-2013, 05:57 PM	#10
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	I just posted a few photos into an album on 'my page' (not in the general members photos). Enjoy! Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

10-28-2013, 03:41 PM	#2
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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	#7
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12-02-2013, 09:47 PM	#14
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