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Learning to crochet

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  • I'm going to look out for that baby and toddler book at the library. All the patterns I have seen so far are for tiny babies, I want to make my strapping 18 month old something! :D
  • nuttybabe
    nuttybabe Posts: 2,299 Forumite
    skarloey wrote: »
    Hi All
    Well my "Lucy Bag" is finished except for the lining and I have made a curlicue scarf. Woull love to show you all but I dont think I can post pictures??? What to do next I wonder.....

    whats a lucy bag?

    i have started teddy number 2 and so far using the smaller hook my stitches look so much neater! fingers crossed this ones turns out well!
  • Look what goodness arrived in the post this morning :D
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  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    Look what goodness arrived in the post this morning :D
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    Nice hooks :D Where did you get them?
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • Look what goodness arrived in the post this morning :D
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    I do believe we have matching hooks :D
  • hart44 wrote: »
    Nice hooks :D Where did you get them?

    Good old fleabay!
    Here's a link to the seller I used, they are UK based and I got the hooks today, only bought them on Monday!
  • Good old fleabay!
    Here's a link to the seller I used, they are UK based and I got the hooks today, only bought them on Monday!
    That's the seller I got mine from. I was well impressed, I ordered them on the good old iPhone eBay app on my way to work on Friday and they arrived Saturday morning. :T
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    I haven't got pictures of all my hooks but this one will give you an idea of what I use to crochet with :)

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    And a handbag I made up with spare odds and ends. I used a baby blue wool all the way through and just doubled it with all my odds and ends... looked pretty good :)

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    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
  • Julie67
    Julie67 Posts: 2,362 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just had to share. I have just completed my first granny square after trying a 100 times and unpicking I think I finally have it:jone down another 100 to go:D
    Started Self Managed DMP 10th May 2017.
    Working hard to get rid of our debt.
  • My Aunt visited last night and showed me how to crochet properly! I have homework for next week :D
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