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littleknitser
Warming Up
USA
58 Posts |
 Posted - 12/26/2007 : 7:48:02 PM
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I have been waiting so long to learn how to crochet and I finally did! I learned by following one of those kits at Walmart. I still love to knit, don't get me wrong, but if you don't know to crochet you need to learn! |
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 8:26:58 PM
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Good for you for sticking with it! Now you have a lot more options open to you. Have fun!
Anita
My completed projects
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LI Craftgal
Gabber Extraordinaire
382 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 8:56:21 PM
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Good for you. There are some things that are just meant to be crocheted. And there is a book called knitting loves crochet that has projects that have both incorperated in them. I for one love to do both!!
Kelly
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NatRed2
Warming Up
98 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 8:57:30 PM
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Congratulations! I think EVERYONE should learn how to knit and crochet!
Jeanne
Nat Red Knits |
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Mermaid Knits
Permanent Resident
USA
1129 Posts |
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dschmidt
Permanent Resident
3920 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 07:25:32 AM
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You are really tackling the fiber arts. I can't wait to see what you learn next.
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amazing grace
Chatty Knitter
107 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 11:10:54 AM
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amazing grace
Chatty Knitter
107 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 11:12:54 AM
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Since my husband crochets, I've been lazy about learning. It's too easy to say "Honey, would you do the crocheted edging on this sweater?"
However, he now has several projects in the works, so when I suggested he crochet a beaded edging on a shawl, he handed me his encyclopedia of crochet and some scrap yarn.
Do you suppose that was a hint? *laughing*
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YarnAndCoffee
Seriously Hooked
786 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 11:17:07 AM
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I like to crochet. Not am much as I like to knit, but once a year or so I crochet an afghan. There are some great patterns out there -- crochet doesn't have to be granny squares and avocado-colored ripples anymore.
-Elizabeth in Alabama
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busygirl
Permanent Resident
Australia
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KathyR
Permanent Resident
New Zealand
2969 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 3:16:46 PM
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I learned to crochet when I was about 10, I guess. After a lot of fruitless nagging of my mother I finally gave up waiting for her to teach me (she hated crochet even though she knew how to do it) and sat down with some written instructions and taught myself. I seldom use the skills, now, but they are there if needed.
KathyR
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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MindyO
Permanent Resident
USA
2493 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 8:37:48 PM
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| Definitely useful to know both! I preferred crochet at first because I dropped stitches like crazy (everything looked liek accidental lace) and I had no idea how to end! Didn't know what binding off was. So Crochet was way better, but now I do prefer to knit, a much more finished look. Although if I want something strangely shaped crocheet is a good option because you can free form so much easier. And ripping out is so much easier too! |
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knits_for_preemies
Permanent Resident
USA
1957 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2007 : 06:52:04 AM
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Great job!
Although I much prefer knitting, I use my crochet skills quite a bit in conjunction with knitting, especially when I need a lace edging for a blanket or shawl.
A crochet hook is your best friend when you've dropped a stitch in knitting. I don't leave home without one.
 Barbara
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ClaireG
Seriously Hooked
600 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2007 : 07:24:43 AM
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Good for you, I have taken lessons and keep being told that I need to keep track and pay close attention to my work. I like knitting better, but I also like crochet.
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littleknitser
Warming Up
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2007 : 4:22:28 PM
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| I've been going pretty strong with my crochrting but I still knit. Will someone tell my or give me a link that tells how to increase when doing a single stitch? It would help a bunch! |
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2007 : 06:23:37 AM
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by single stitch, do you mean "single crochet" or "sc"? just work into the same stitch in the previous row twice instead of once. same for increasing when using the other stitches. when turning a corner, you will usually work into the same stitch of the previous row 3 times so the work will lie flat.
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knits_for_preemies
Permanent Resident
USA
1957 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2007 : 07:14:58 AM
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If you scroll down a bit more here at KR you will find a Crochet Forum. You might try reading and posting crochet questions there as well. You can also use the search feature (top right section of any page at KR).
Barbara
www.southernfriedknittin.blogspot.com |
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HomekeepingGran
Seriously Hooked
614 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2007 : 07:15:33 AM
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Congratulations! Each is a valuable needle art and each has its own strengths (and weaknesses). You will never regret knowing how to both knit and crochet, littleknitster.
Blessings,
Carla
She seeketh wool and flax and worketh willingly with her hands... Proverbs 31:13 |
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littleknitser
Warming Up
USA
58 Posts |
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gdelrosa
Seriously Hooked
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2007 : 11:38:15 AM
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Crocheting is fun! I use crochet when I want to do something fast like baby hats that I make for charity or gifts. It also lends itself well to afghans.
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Woolyworm
New Pal
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Posted - 12/31/2007 : 2:09:03 PM
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| I agree that it is so useful to know both skills. I personally would never knit an afghan, as I can crochet one ten times faster. On to other hand, I would never crochet a sweater! Both have their uses. IMO, crochet is fast and fun. |
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Finally, I did it!
