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  • ladykath
    ladykath Posts: 58 Forumite
    This is the pattern I am using which is an adaptation of one I found on the other thread. It can be done on 4, 5 or 6 hook so that should give you a bit of choice. I found 150 was long enough for what I wanted. If you find the YouTube tutorials too annoying, try some of the other sites which give instructions just in words and pictures (I printed the page off on how to do doubles and trebles). One other VERY important thing to remember, which can be confusing - US and UK pattern terms for DC and Treble differ. I changed these below from the US to UK. You will need a biggish ball of wool to do this all in one colour, 100gms will give you some to spare. It's easy and rewarding, so give it a go. Good luck, K

    Scarf in Double knitting wool on 4/5/6 hook

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    Chain 150 (loosely)
    Row 1: Turn. Ch 1. dc in each ch space across.
    Row 2: Turn. Ch 2. Work 2 treb in each dc across.
    Row 3: Turn. Ch 2. *Work 2 treb in next treb. Work 1 treb in next treb.*
    Repeat bet *’s across.
    Row 4: Turn. Ch 2. *Work 2 treb in each of next two treb’s. Work 1 treb in
    next treb.* Repeat bet *’s across.
    Row 5: Repeat Row 4. Break off.
  • bargainbird
    bargainbird Posts: 3,771 Forumite
    Yay a crochet thread:T (only just found it :rolleyes:)

    I started in August, so far 1dbl bed size blanket, 4 beanie hats with flowers. Will be attempting this tonight - wish me luck ;)

    I used this when learning very helpful even for a thicko like me :D, gotta say though i did get confused with USA/UK terms for4 stitches :o

    Hope these help zippy x
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  • Sassers
    Sassers Posts: 1,303 Forumite
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    bizzylizzy wrote: »
    I tried to learn to crochet last year and ended up throwing it all across the room! QUOTE]

    Snap! :rotfl:
    Have been trying for years to crochet, my mum got taught by my grandad who had one arm, so she couldn't teach me as it was very cackhanded......
    .......Then...last Christmas, like magic...it all clicked.:beer:
    I've now crochetted a huge kingsize pewter grey throw, scallop-edged with silver lame thread and also done some hot pink cushions ready for summer when I change the colourscheme in the living room. I have to confess - I have a crochet hook with a tiny light in, so when dear OH is snoring his head off, I can crochet in the dark without waking him.
    (never mind that I'm awake though, oh no!):rolleyes:
    It's also handy for reading in the dark with as well....
    Love Sassers x
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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
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    BB going to check that link now, as so far , I'm not getting ANYWHERE! Across the room? I want to hook someone in the eye :mad::rotfl::mad::eek:
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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  • Nottoobadyet
    Nottoobadyet Posts: 1,754 Forumite
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    Yay, crocheters! I can only crochet, never got the hang of knitting, and most of this years christmas presents / baby presents are crochet.

    When I went home a few weeks ago I found a huge stash of yarn in the attic - some my mum had had from her ex husbands mother! And her ex husband was from before my dad, so well on 25 years! No guilt on raiding that, with permission of course....
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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
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    Nice find! Wool can be expensive so that's great! Any pics of what you made? Stick them up on here?! Inspire me he he

    Ok, mastered the basic chain stitchy type thing. Just need to get my hands right and not be so awkward tonuge out of mouth concentrating kind of thing.....
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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  • Olliebeak
    Olliebeak Posts: 3,167 Forumite
    This is the book that I used to learn to crochet - but mine was a much earlier edition. It's really good IF you can get hold of a copy.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290372995887

    Have to admit though, that even after 40+yrs of crochet I STILL can't hold my hook/yarn in the 'official' way. I hold my work in my left hand, my hook in my right hand, loose yarn wrapped around middle finger of right hand and manipulate the yarn around the hook using my right index finger - the same as in knitting!

    People who see me crocheting don't believe that it works, till they come to stand behind me and can watch that it DOES work out exactly the same.

    For anybody who is struggling to hold their work 'correctly' - give it a go :)!
  • bargainbird
    bargainbird Posts: 3,771 Forumite
    Morning Ladies

    Well the Monkey Ipod sock was a success :T, a bit ropey but practice makes perfect :rotfl:.

    Persevere Zippy it took me 6hrs watching you tube to get the hang of it :o
    You know your getting old when you
    go to the pub sit outside
    and admire the hanging basket :cool:
    Is officially 48% tight :D
  • zombiecazz
    zombiecazz Posts: 535 Forumite
    bargainbird wrote: »
    Yay a crochet thread:T (only just found it :rolleyes:)

    I started in August, so far 1dbl bed size blanket, 4 beanie hats with flowers. Will be attempting this tonight - wish me luck ;)

    Those are so cute I'll have to make some.
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  • Nottoobadyet
    Nottoobadyet Posts: 1,754 Forumite
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    zippychick wrote: »
    Nice find! Wool can be expensive so that's great! Any pics of what you made? Stick them up on here?! Inspire me he he

    Ok, mastered the basic chain stitchy type thing. Just need to get my hands right and not be so awkward tonuge out of mouth concentrating kind of thing.....

    I know! It will save me a fortune.

    I only just got back, so I haven't done anything yet, but I recon there may be a proper afghan on the cards for my mum's 60th or my mates wedding... Plus some quick winter hats for last minute Christmas presents!

    I made a great hat / scarf set for my mum's birthday this year, I'll get some pics up soonish...
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