Crochet club !

Bella79

Ive noticed that there doesnt seem to be a crochet thread on thse boards so i thought i would start one !

I learned myself to crochet from utube still very much a beginner but would love to be better.

So far ive made a granny blanket and halfway through a pram blanket and im jst looking into armigurami there soooooo cute any done them ?

I will post a pic of my blanket later on xx

greenpixey

I'll join you.:)
I learned how to crochet in March this year and I make Amigurumis. I taught my self by goggling and borrowing a few books from the library. I got loads of printed patterns and links to free patterns if you are interested. You can also check out my blog http://greenpixey.blogspot.com/ If you scroll down the page a bit and look on the left hand side, just click on the Amigurumi link and you can see all the ones I made
I still consider myself to be a novice. I got the hang of making "gurumis" but normal crocheting sometimes is a minefield for me.
I'm working on a baby blanket at the moment but I find that Amigurumis are quicker so I swap in between them and doing both.
Have made quite a few Amigurumis that I hope to sell on craft fairs this Christmas and some to give away as Christmas presents.
Also trying to purchase some glow-in-the-dark yarn from USA now to make some ghosts for Halloween.
Would love to see a picture of your blanket!!

melissa75_2

Greenpixey - I've just been looking on your blog - I adore your amigurumis, are they easy to do? I would love to try and make one, but I have never crocheted before, would it cost a lot to get started???

Owens - well done on teaching yourself!!!

Bella79

Hiya all

gonna wash and press the blanket then i will post a pic trust me its nghting speical lol

I would like to have a go at amis too look complicated though, ive set myself a new challange of making at least 2 6" squares a week untill i have enough to make a huge throw :@)

Bella79

greenpixey wrote: »

I'll join you.:)
I learned how to crochet in March this year and I make Amigurumis. I taught my self by goggling and borrowing a few books from the library. I got loads of printed patterns and links to free patterns if you are interested. You can also check out my blog http://greenpixey.blogspot.com/ If you scroll down the page a bit and look on the left hand side, just click on the Amigurumi link and you can see all the ones I made
I still consider myself to be a novice. I got the hang of making "gurumis" but normal crocheting sometimes is a minefield for me.
I'm working on a baby blanket at the moment but I find that Amigurumis are quicker so I swap in between them and doing both.
Have made quite a few Amigurumis that I hope to sell on craft fairs this Christmas and some to give away as Christmas presents.
Also trying to purchase some glow-in-the-dark yarn from USA now to make some ghosts for Halloween.
Would love to see a picture of your blanket!!

WOW you only learned in march !! thats fantastic your stuff is lovely, can u recommend somthing for me to have a go at thats not too difficult ?

greenpixey

melissa75 wrote: »

Greenpixey - I've just been looking on your blog - I adore your amigurumis, are they easy to do? I would love to try and make one, but I have never crocheted before, would it cost a lot to get started???

Thank you .
I went to a secondhand shop and bougth a 3mm crochet hook for 10p and some yarn for £1.50 in Shaws, borrowed books from the library and searched for free patterns on internet. Most of it is basic crochet. ie. slipstitch and single stitch.

owens3116 wrote: »

WOW you only learned in march !! thats fantastic your stuff is lovely, can u recommend somthing for me to have a go at thats not too difficult ?

See if your library got any of these books
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amigurumi-World-Seriously-Cute-Crochet/dp/1564778479/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250947280&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amigurumi-Two-Crocheted-Toys-Baby/dp/156477922X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250947280&sr=1-4

there are loads of other Amigurumi books but these ones i found great,explaining everything in detail. Got all the basics covered in the beginning of the book to show you how to crochet as well

or search on internet tutorials on how to make amigurumis/ crochet.

http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-start-amigurumi.html

greenpixey

Try this pattern out, it is fairly easy, you need, a 3mm- 4mm hook, two different coloured yarn and a needle to sew the pieces together





STITCH EXPLANATION:


ch - chain
sc - stitch

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

1)Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
2)Yarn amount is sufficient for multiples of Pinwheel Candy.

CANDY
Inner Swirl
With A, ch 31.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Outer Swirl
With B, ch 51.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten Off.
WRAPPER (make 2)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 4: Work 2 sc in each st around – 16 sts.
Fasten off.
FINISHING Align Inner Swirl on top of Outer Swirl and roll the Swirls into a circle. Sew to secure circle. Sew 1 Wrapper to each side of the Candy.
Weave in ends.

ginnyknit

I apparently am suffering from OCD - over crochet disorder lol. I crochet hours a day as I am my OH's carer. Some days we don't leave the house and as I am on call to him 24/7 I crochet as you dont lose your place as easily as knitting. Recent successes include geisha dolls and soft toy balls - all done in the amigarumi style. this week I perfected little crochet houses which I am hoping will sell at a farmers market next month. Everybody in the family has a throw or blankie made by me and of course scarves. I also make premmie baby stuff for a charity. There are literally millions of free patterns around on the web so i dont pay for them any more. Hopefully will post some pics asap

melissa75_2

Greenpixey - thanks for the sweet pattern, I think I'll try that first. I wanted to have a go at making this do you think it would be okay for a beginner;
http://www.hookandneedles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/brainslug.pdf
also (sorry another question), but I'll have to buy my supplies online (probably ebay) - what sort of yarn do I look for - is it just any type????

Owens - can't wait to see a pic of your blanket!

Ginnyknit - I like the sound of your geisha dolls and houses!!!

ladychelle

Ginnyknit - could you share your pattern for the geisha girls my little girl would love this, also any pics please

greenpixey

melissa75 wrote: »

Greenpixey - thanks for the sweet pattern, I think I'll try that first. I wanted to have a go at making this do you think it would be okay for a beginner;
http://www.hookandneedles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/brainslug.pdf
also (sorry another question), but I'll have to buy my supplies online (probably ebay) - what sort of yarn do I look for - is it just any type????

Owens - can't wait to see a pic of your blanket!

Ginnyknit - I like the sound of your geisha dolls and houses!!!

The pattern you picked looks fairly easy and straight forward.
Yarn I would suggest DK (double knit) Try searching on ebay for job lot, odd balls, yarn remanants, doll/toy making yarn
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25-Odd-Balls-Knitting-wool-Yarn-Doll-Toy-making_W0QQitemZ360181362650QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Knitting_Crochet_EH?hash=item53dc7b6fda&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Here is one you might want to buy. It's a good way to start out, you get loads of different colours and if you make Amigurumis you don't need a lot of yarn.