crochet anyone ?

Lilyplonk

Persnally, I've never done circular cushions - though I've got a pattern for one 'somewhere' lol.

I should imagine that there's less 'sewing up work' involved in doing a circular one - but it would probably be a bit more expensive to buy a cushion pad to fit :undecided.

OrkneyStar

Mamjak wrote: »

Same here!!
Where did you get pattern or did you just make it up?

New to this forum but been crocheting for little while now. Loving all your tips and inspired by your photos.:T

Thanks.
I just adapted a basic sphere pattern and made them different sizes and colours to suit. I started with the smallest one and worked up, and crocheted a 'frill' onto saturn and uranus to represent the rings. Used left over stash yarns too. DS likes it and it is hung up on his wall now using sewing elastic to make a sort of garland.
Recently finished another hat with same pattern as the one I posted to my sis, this time for me:

Just started crocheting a beret for me, in a cream aran yarn.

Mamjak

Thanks, might have a go when finished all other projects go on the go!
Loving that hat :T
Just finished a little baby girl one that's similar. Question- I've just sewed the flowers on by the middle so they raise up a bit, it looks nice but do you think it will survive a little baby or should I sew all round edges too?

OrkneyStar

Mamjak wrote: »

Thanks, might have a go when finished all other projects go on the go!
Loving that hat :T
Just finished a little baby girl one that's similar. Question- I've just sewed the flowers on by the middle so they raise up a bit, it looks nice but do you think it will survive a little baby or should I sew all round edges too?

I personally leave a long enough tail on the flower so I can sew once round the inner bit and then also a stitch or two on each petal.

LisaLou1982

Thought id join in as i have just received my first set of crochet needles and am busy tearing my hair out as i just dont get it!!! aarrgghh!

I have managed to get the hang of the chain stitch....double crochet is posing more of a problem! eek!

OrkneyStar

LisaLou1982 wrote: »

Thought id join in as i have just received my first set of crochet needles and am busy tearing my hair out as i just dont get it!!! aarrgghh!

I have managed to get the hang of the chain stitch....double crochet is posing more of a problem! eek!

Have you tried having a look on youtube for some videos?
It takes a wee while but it does click. I used to be more of a knitter, finding I enjoy crochet a lot more these days .

Mamjak

LisaLou1982 wrote: »

Thought id join in as i have just received my first set of crochet needles and am busy tearing my hair out as i just dont get it!!! aarrgghh!

I have managed to get the hang of the chain stitch....double crochet is posing more of a problem! eek!

Have a look at a blog at http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/ She is brilliant at explaining and has photos each step of the way.
Also Youtube is really handy too.

rachbc

Just finished 2 crochet scarves for christmas presents - used the attic 24 vintage vertical stripe pattern and use some bargain garn studios yarn - 70% wool and 30% alpaca that is gorgeously soft and only £1.50 a ball. One each for my OH (purple and grey) and dad (beige and grey).

LisaLou1982

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Have you tried having a look on youtube for some videos?
It takes a wee while but it does click. I used to be more of a knitter, finding I enjoy crochet a lot more these days .

Mamjak wrote: »

Have a look at a blog at http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/ She is brilliant at explaining and has photos each step of the way.
Also Youtube is really handy too.

Thanks guys

Yes i have had a look on youtube but have been having a nightmare as i keep finding American ones which are different i believe to UK crochet?

I have managed to get half a chain of double crochet stitch now Its looking a bit like it was done by a 4 year old but it'll improve,......i hope!!!!

MrsCD

Jumblejack - loving the granny squares :T It's going to be even more gorgeous when you've finished it. It's a bit of a pain putting them all together though
If you're doing a circular cushion, it's best to find a pattern as you can very easily end up with a bump in the middle where it won't lie flat. Other than that it's fairly easy to do and as you say, less sewing up!

LisaLou1982 - stick with it! It does get easier once you figure out how to do each type of stitch. attic24's website is brilliant.