AJuff Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I saw a beautiful crotchet pattern for a small cardigan. I have at last taken the plunge and have attempted a crotchet pattern for the first time. I'm making it to go with a green flowery top I bought which needs a cardi. I've done six rows now and all is going well. The sides are straight and I haven't got to the tricky bits yet!!! There's a lady in my Stitch and "Ooops, word censored!" group who is a whizz at crotchet so she'll be there to help and support if need be. I feel so pleased with myself so far as it's like it's written in double dutch!!! Watch this space!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Good luck with it. My crochet is like my knitting - double the size intended. Will need pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Sorry if I've offended anyone with the b word! I'm still working on the tension in my crotcheting. It's hard as the hook is small and the cotton 4 ply very thin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Naughty girl. Did you have to go to the naughty step. My friend goes to a sewing group with the same name, it always makes me giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Don't let it bother you - it's an automatic censor Go on then, show us yer crochet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Snowy, I'd like to do some of those hexagons you do - do you still have the pattern anywhere? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Snowy, I'd like to do some of those hexagons you do - do you still have the pattern anywhere? Emma.x Here is the link to the hexie pattern Em http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/hexagon-howto.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Talking of crochet have you seen this book http://www.martingale-pub.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'll show you a photo update when I get a minute!!!! A bit busy at work at the moment and home life is carefully balanced. I was on choir chaperone duty tonight so i just sat and crotcheted while the girls choir sang! Lovely, very relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'll show you a photo update when I get a minute!!!! A bit busy at work at the moment and home life is carefully balanced. I was on choir chaperone duty tonight so i just sat and crotcheted while the girls choir sang! Lovely, very relaxing. I keep a little tote bag now with either my knitting or crochet in it. In the past I would have sat and been really antsy at the doctors, or watching the kids have a swimming lesson. Now I just get out my wool and get upset when they call me early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Talking of crochet have you seen this book http://www.martingale-pub.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=695 I was wondering what to buy a frind of mine for her birthday in the summer and this book would be perfect!!! Thank you. I had debated whether or not I could crotchet her a lovely drees she really liked but i don't think I'm quite there yet!!! Maybe next year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have that book, it's great! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ajuff, that cardi sounds great.... though it is now Saturday and still no piccies... Loving those hexagons too peeps.... an excuse for another baby blanket project, methinks! Gotta make up my crocheted bag first though. Mebbe I'll get that finished this week, then I'll be down to only four knitting/crochet works in progress! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Snowy, I'd like to do some of those hexagons you do - do you still have the pattern anywhere? Emma.x Here is the link to the hexie pattern Em http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/hexagon-howto.html I love her blog Snowy! I think you might have posted a l;ink to her before which is perhaps how I came upon it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Snowy, I'd like to do some of those hexagons you do - do you still have the pattern anywhere? Emma.x Here is the link to the hexie pattern Em http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/hexagon-howto.html I love her blog Snowy! I think you might have posted a l;ink to her before which is perhaps how I came upon it. Lovely blog isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
