crochet anyone ?

MrsCD

grn.w.nv wrote: »

Any experts out there? I can do the first row of double crochet, get to the end turn it and do the turning chain, but I just can't start the next row off. You know where you have to start putting the hook through the top two stitches (I think I've worked this out) but the hook just won't go through, it's too tight. I've tried doing everything loosely but once I get to this stage it's just to too tight to go through Any suggestions?

I'm no expert, but could you practise with some wool and a bigger hook until you get the hang of it? It took me ages to figure it out as well, but once it clicks there'll be no stopping you
Are you trying to go through the top of the stitch on the previous row? I put the hook sort of between the last stitch and the second one rather than through the top of the stitch IYSWIM.

Have you looked on You Tube? There's usually a tutorial for anything you might need. HTH

artydoll

Hi all ,just thought I would join you all on here .if I may?
I have recently started crochetting after a long gap of not doing any,card making came in first ,but cos winter is coming along ,I have started some blankets/throws for the beds,I have finished one,its on my homepage,and am currently on my second ,in shades of blue.
I am using up some old cones of yarn that I bought at the boot sale some years ago.

dibuzz

Hi artydoll, bankets and throws are a great winter project as they keep you warm as you make them

afeitar

I've just restarted some crochet for Christmas projects, I'm making star garlands and crocheted flower hair clips for my niece. I would like to be able to make an amazing blanket one day but I am not very good at larger projects. I love making granny squares but can never sew them together - need to practice that more!

vivaladiva

Hi,
My daughter is coveting this hat

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I'm sure one could be made for a fraction of the price. However, it is years since I attempted crochet, so need to be classed as an absolute beginner. Can anyone tell me what the stitch is and/or point me in the direction of a pattern for a similar hat?

TIA

Justamum

vivaladiva wrote: »

I'm sure one could be made for a fraction of the price. However, it is years since I attempted crochet, so need to be classed as an absolute beginner. Can anyone tell me what the stitch is and/or point me in the direction of a pattern for a similar hat?

TIA

It's a bit expensive for what it is isn't it?! The details of the hat say that it is knitted, not crocheted.

However this one looks like it could have a similar sort of pattern (it's not the best photo though!) http://crochet.about.com/od/easy-crochet-patterns/a/simple-crochet-beanie-hat-pattern.htm

It would be easy enough to sew a pom-pom onto it.

blossomhill_2

I've stumbled across this thread, apologies if this has already been said, I have lots to catch up on

for beginners, the chain and first row are by far the worst; if you can find someone to start you off, it would be a good idea

If doing it yourself, use a larger hook for the chain then swap to the normal hook, say at least a 6 for chain, then drop to 5.5

You can practice doing it really, really loosely at first, until you can see where you are meant to go

vivaladiva

Justamum wrote: »

It's a bit expensive for what it is isn't it?! The details of the hat say that it is knitted, not crocheted.

However this one looks like it could have a similar sort of pattern (it's not the best photo though!) http://crochet.about.com/od/easy-crochet-patterns/a/simple-crochet-beanie-hat-pattern.htm


It would be easy enough to sew a pom-pom onto it.

Thank you Justamum.

Yes, I thought £14 was rather over the top.

That pattern looks possible (and I note the easy level ). If I start now she might get it for Christmas .

She has taken a fancy to a cable knit one too - I think that would be beyond me .

Justamum

vivaladiva wrote: »

Thank you Justamum.

Yes, I thought £14 was rather over the top.

That pattern looks possible (and I note the easy level ). If I start now she might get it for Christmas .

She has taken a fancy to a cable knit one too - I think that would be beyond me .

The pattern does use American stitches - their single crochet is our double - just so you don't end up getting frustrated with it!

You can do cable patterns with crochet too. I've got a couple of jumper patterns which I bought years ago which are cable crochet. Not got round to making them though

pennib

These are a couple of head bands and wrist warmers that my dd has crochet for her nieces. She learnt to crochet watching youtube tutorials. They have little buttons fastenings.