kinsk Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Anyone doing this, or done it? I am trying to do the throw. Really enjoyed learning how to do the first square but am struggling with the second one if I'm struggling already is there much hope for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I bought about 30 weeks worth Then I took them (free yarn et al) to a charity shop It looked good. But I was conned and it didn't work for me. I still can't crochet Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I bought about 30 weeks worth Then I took them (free yarn et al) to a charity shop that sounds exactly the type of thing that I do! Am determined to get the second square done this weekend, not sure how though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I did similar last time round. Not worth the money IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 OH bought YD the whole first Art of Knitting series and it is still unused, the wool was very poor quality, I like the idea of making all of the different squares, but can't quite bring myself to use the cheap wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 but can't quite bring myself to use the cheap wool. I agree, I was thinking of using the cheap wool to practice, but then alongside doing the same patterns in some decent wool in nice colours. Might have a look around and see if there are some classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 My DD taught herself to crochet through YouTube and I've used it when stuck with knitting Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 My MIL took it and I think she's nearly finished the blanket. Despite pointing out the cost of 60ish magazines compared to some yarn of her choice and a selection of books she still went ahead and subscribed. She really enjoyed doing it. She couldn't crochet before the series and is very proud of her squares. Lucy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Despite pointing out the cost of 60ish magazines compared to some yarn of her choice and a selection of books she still went ahead and subscribed. that has crossed my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 OH bought YD the whole first Art of Knitting series and it is still unused, the wool was very poor quality, I like the idea of making all of the different squares, but can't quite bring myself to use the cheap wool. I got the Art of Knitting too. I don't know why as I could already knit . I never finished the throw but I did make a lot of squares. When I thought I had got to the end they brought out another set of colours for a second throw - I finally cancelled my subscription then. Although the colours looked better I imagine the yarn would have been of the same quality. I use it now for practice, I don't know what I'm going to do with the squares I've already made - probably sew them up and make a cat blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 We cancelled our subscription at that point too, we felt that they had moved the goal posts and we had been led along for long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I bought the first magazine it's still in the cupboard somewhere, it didn't make a lot of sense to me - I'm left handed! . A friend if mine taught me the basics in the end .......a simple pattern. I've done two squares since she gave me a crash course yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Well after all the false starts with square 2 I finally cracked it last night, infact I refused to go to bed until I had, then this mornings knocked out square 3. The wool is unbearable though but as all 3 squares have turned out different sizes using it as practice and replicating with decent stuff is definitely the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 I bought the first magazine it's still in the cupboard somewhere, it didn't make a lot of sense to me - I'm left handed! Didn't make a lot of sense to me and I'm right handed Made an effort and managed to get the 2nd and 3rd squares done this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
