Plum Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Wow they are pretty, where was your pattern from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 It was an Attic 24 pattern, they have very good tutorial pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Cheers, yes I've done a ripple blanket and adding before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ooooh, can I join this thread, please?!?! I can't knit, I can't crochet but would love to have a go at crochet - I've got some bits of wool to practice on and am going to get a hook, I'll either love it or hate it, I guess!?!? Will waste lots of time watching videos, no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Of course you can join Bramble! Make sure you get a hook that fits your wool. Trying to crochet with a hook that is either too big or too small can be very frustrating. If you have cotton, I would go for a 2,5 or 3. Wool either a 3 or 3,5. With chunkier wool you better get a 4 or 4,5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 last nights effort. Going to my class tonight. Welcome bramble! MY DH got me a book with is great for showing the stitches, bits become a bit of a bible! http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Little-Course-in-Crochet/dp/1409339815/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424091291&sr=1-3&keywords=dk+crochet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That's lovely! Well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That looks awesome! Such nice and shiny cotton too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 thanks guys... am working towards being able to make something like this.... what do you think???? Which is best? Or anyone got any different pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 OK, I'm probably being an idiot - but I've looked at the amazing Attic24 site - LOVELY! BUT I don't seem to be able to find a tutorial on there that is idiot proof enough for me - I can make the initial slip not, but beyond that, I haven't got a clue, is there anything that is simply the first stitches on there or would I be better looking at a book or Youtube? I'm also confused and US/UK differences - I guess I need a UK tutorial video on YouTube or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Now you see, I like those things but the joining together of the motifs I just hate the thought of! In fact I already have a small collection of granny squares that I haven't bothered to add to for this very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I used this http://www.learn2knit.co.uk/crochet/basic-stitches.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I made this scarf once, but found it very tedious and boring at the end. I'm more a person for quicker projects. I really don't like tucking in ends.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I know it's not the correct way but I catch them in as I crochet I can't be bothered with all the bits at the end . Welcome to the pin club Bramble though I've started a bit of traumatic knitting at the moment. I love.the colours and designs Quickcluck if it makes you happy do it and Cats tails get the scarf finished it'll only take you an hour or so it's so pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I got if finished in the end, no worries. But it took me some time to pluck up the courage to start finishing off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yes that's always the sticking point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Quick cluck you obviously have the knack. I will have a closer look at attic 24 and see if I can catch up with your skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 thanks but you wouldn't say that if you could see me now! I am trying to do a cover for my tablet, how hard should that be???? I'm on my 4th attempt and wasted half a ball of wool seriously thinking about chucking it in the bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Don't! Which pattern are you working at? Maybe I can shead some (humble) light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I am on my 4th! Tried to find a UK one as the US ones were doing my head in! This one is just all half trebles. To be fair I think I am using the wrong wool as I am working in 4ply cotton, I would be better with a double knit that would grow quickly and be bigger loops to work with. I am sooooo not enjoying it. I might just stop and until I get some better wool..... which wont be till the weekend..... grrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just breath and take a moment....! I've tossed loads of work in a corner of a room, when I just started... With cotton make sure you don't use too tight stitches. That will make it harder to put new stitches in. Cotton will hold shape better though and make a more useful tablet cover. If you need any help, you can always pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks soooo much... think i'll just stop for tonight, my hands are hurting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I looked at attic24 - crochet flowers and I'm not sure I even understand the first step It says to make a chain of 4 and join into a ring but how do you get the stitches that appear to go across the middle Is a foundation chain different to a chain of 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) No its the same just do 4 chain and then put your hook in 1st stitch and draw the thread through and you have a circle. Then the pattern will tell you to do a few chain then start stitching into the circle with the next steps. The hole in the circle disappears as you make the stitches. I ought to go and look at her instructions to check I'm not talking rubbish Edited February 17, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
