crochet anyone ?

FarmersWife_2

Cant find my crochet hook bought some wool today to make dd2 baby (doll) a blanket for christmas and cant find my hook

C x

Diflower

Sue-UU wrote: »

Another problem I'm having is that I'm obviously getting my tension far too tight so need to try to get that better, any tips would be very much appreciated?
Sue

I had this problem too to start with (I'm still just a beginner). The best way round it for me was to start off using a bigger hook. Double knitting usually uses a 4mm hook, so I used a 5mm; it's much easier to keep it looser, and to see the stitches properly:)
You could go bigger still, the results still look fine.
Hth.

LolaLemon

My fav hook size is 5.5mm It's great for beginners as it is big enough to see the stitches but not too big in your hand. I have hooks from tiny for lace to our size 20 mm .
If its blankets or toys use any sized hook u are comfortable with that let's u have easy access into the stitches. Nothing worse that big hook n flimsy stitches that u have to constantly fix n twist .


So far I have done 3 squares. I'm just not in the mood to be doing this just now.
I didn't bring my dinosaurs wool n pattern or I'd have a start at it.

Sue-UU

Thank you so very much, Justamum! I've bookmarked both and written them down for safe-keeping.

Thanks so much, Diflower, I was using a 4mm so will wait now to get a 5 mm, thank you! I'm also using DK so it sounds as though it'll be the best size.

Thank you too, LolaLemon, a blanket (babies) is what I'm attempting, after lots of practice, though it may yet turn out to be used as an oily rag for DH...or a carpet!!!

Thank you so very, very much indeed, ladies, I'm so grateful to you ALL. No doubt I'll be back for more advice...or maybe you'd already guessed that much.

Good luck in finding it, FarmersWife.

Have a lovely weekend.

Sue x

In_A_Pickle

Hi everyone. I have'nt been back to this thread for ages as I have been trying to do more actual crochet rather than just look for patterns.

It's great to see so many people taking up crochet - warning it is very addictive!

I am too scared to write down a full list of planned xmas makes, I never complete everything I plan to do but I must keep going! I have been making progress and just had to share what I completed for DD this week as it has been one of my favourite projects so far. It's a crochet fish hat:

Rummer

I love the fish hat

Currently I am in the middle of making bunting and a wee selection of egg cozies (yes I know who really uses them :rotfl:) from the book Cute and Easy Crochet which is lovely and the patterns are really easy to follow.

My next project is going to be a mug hug

PixieDust

Am loving the fish!!! I can see the same thing, with a handle/pair of shorter handles, as a goodie bag for toddlers.....filled with sweeties or little toys, the perfect gift for girls and boys.

Am a poet, as well as a kitchen alchemist

Rummer

I have finished my bunting

suzybloo

Loving reading about all your makes, just attempting doing granny squares - but the are ending up circles! I think I must be increasing too often! Hot water bottle cover finished for a christmas pressie - very basic but still quite pretty, lovely pink and white stripes.
Will get the housework done and have a couple of hours this afternoon trying granny squares again!

jessie15

suzybloo wrote: »

Loving reading about all your makes, just attempting doing granny squares - but the are ending up circles! I think I must be increasing too often! Hot water bottle cover finished for a christmas pressie - very basic but still quite pretty, lovely pink and white stripes.
Will get the housework done and have a couple of hours this afternoon trying granny squares again!

Keep trying and you will get there, i couldnt crochet at all 2 weeks ago and over the last 3 days i have completed 55 granny squares in an attempt to make a lap blanket for my mum for Christmas. i am really enjoying it, its so addictive! Much better thank knitting.