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

lipstixgal · 12-22-2010, 07:45 AM

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 · 12-23-2010, 05:33 AM

Just bumping this thread!!

AlchemyGrrl · 12-23-2010, 11:21 AM

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 · 12-23-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyAlchemy

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 · 12-23-2010, 12:00 PM

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 · 12-23-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!)

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 · 12-23-2010, 12:17 PM

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

ScandalAndy · 10-03-2012, 07:02 AM

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

cinnamongrrl · 10-03-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ScandalAndy

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 · 10-03-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

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 · 10-03-2012, 10:23 AM

I put "crochet" in pattern search and it came back with: 89,894 matches.

always2late · 11-11-2012, 11:46 PM

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 · 11-12-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

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.

Bèsame* · 11-12-2012, 07:59 AM

Those piglets are darling!

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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.

girl_dee · 11-20-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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.

Ok this is really cute!

always2late · 11-22-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

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.

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!

MsMerrick · 11-19-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ScandalAndy

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

Sure LadyMerrick on Ravelry, friend me : 0

MsMerrick · 11-22-2012, 01:15 PM

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 · 11-22-2012, 03:58 PM

Does that stand for Senior Action in a Gay Environment?

girl_dee · 11-22-2012, 09:15 PM

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???

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