ajm200 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: Bean stitch for a beanpole - perfect! In more ways than one - lovely! 😂 anc thanks That quilt = Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 hours ago, mullethunter said: My sister is just going through ivf and I want to make a crochet hungry caterpillar baby grow and hat that I’ve seen on the internet for when she (hopefully) has a baby. I haven’t crocheted since I was a child and can’t remember anything. Can any of you talented folk point me in the direction of some good online (preferably free) resources to learn? Anything YouTube really. I normally just google the stitch I want to see. I have a brilliant Dutch site! But it’s in Dutch... 😉 https://www.wolplein.nl/leren-haken it does have clips of all stitches though and it’s mostly watching other do it, to get the hang of crocheting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Youtube is a mine of information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Now you're making me want to get out my crochet pins. Valkyrie it's beautiful love the colours. Beantree *cough* we're waiting.😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The consultant upped my meds last night and my vision is much clearer even if i’m a bit spaced out and floaty. As I can see I have picked up the complicated blanket I was making before my vision went. It shrunk a bit as I picked up the blanket and a ball of wool but it wasn’t attached. Had pulled out about 6 rows by the time I got downstream to the sofa 🥴. The world and I are not quite in sync today! @Plum Do it! Would love to see your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 6:46 PM, Valkyrie said: Bean stitch for a beanpole - perfect! In more ways than one - lovely! Plum!😛 Had a few lappy issues - wouldn't load pics from the mobile, but I won: The Wedding Dress Blue leader ender - called Irish Stars. Not done the mystery one yet, that's a bit here and there so nothing much to see at the moment. Beautiful quilt - I now feel so lazy but retire in 18 working days!! roll on quilting! 2 hours ago, ajm200 said: The consultant upped my meds last night and my vision is much clearer even if i’m a bit spaced out and floaty. As I can see I have picked up the complicated blanket I was making before my vision went. It shrunk a bit as I picked up the blanket and a ball of wool but it wasn’t attached. Had pulled out about 6 rows by the time I got downstream to the sofa 🥴. The world and I are not quite in sync today! @Plum Do it! Would love to see your work That is really beautiful as is the crochet back pack you are very talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Blackrocksrock said: I now feel so lazy but retire in 18 working days!! roll on quilting! Congratulations on the retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Gorgeous crochet, absolutely beautiful ajm . Hey enjoy retirement but set out protected time for quilting, you soon get your time used up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks ladies - dont think there will be enough hours in my day to do all I want to do! Cannot match the wonderful crafts on here and the talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks for the praise ladies. I learned on my Nanna’s knee aged 5 and have had more years of practice than I care to admit to. I like complicated patterns as I have a really short attention span and need the constant change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Beautiful quilting and crochet! Yes, Plum is right. You need to protect your time. I’ve had to be firm that I’m not available certain times of the week for babysitting, voluntary work etc etc. And fight the guilt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Lovely crocheting and quilting. Congratulations on your retirement Blackrockrocks Attic 24 gives clear instructions and some tutorials that helped me with the ripple blankets that I have made for a few babies. Hope IVF is successful and you're making baby things soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Wow Ajm - that's super crochet! Beannie - have fun with your retirement. It's all a matter of time management - so far there aren't enough hours - less if you have a nap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mullethunter Posted February 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2019 Tried to learn using an old handicraft book of my grans - completely confused me! Turned to YouTube - however did we manage without it?! Havent actually got any wool so used garden string but on my first weekend of trying I’ve managed to make a hat for an elf (or a pekin perhaps!) so I’m fairly hopeful i should be able to learn enough to make the caterpillar. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That is one fed up cat! One is not amused.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, Patricia W said: That is one fed up cat! One is not amused.... I know, isn’t she hilarious 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Cat in a hat = she loves it 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Even if the cat isn’t impressed, it definitely looks like good work! Made this bunny for a neighbour who is expecting her first child: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Poor puddy tat in a hat! Love the bunny.♥️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Beautiful crochet as ever Cat tails I really must re-start having a go but only for short bursts at a time. I saw the consultant the other day who has told me that technically my shoulder is still frozen even though he operated on it to fix it. He says I have to be very careful with it and not over do things....... oh to be back to normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 That cat is hilarious! How on Earth did you manage to press the shutter in the 0.00000002 seconds that she clearly sat there! Or did you bribe her with lots of treats? CT, you rabbit is gorgeous! I am blown away by all the wonderful pictures; such a talented lot and so modest too! Hats off to the lot of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Thank you! It’s the pattern being clever, not me! It’s a lovely book from Kerry Lord with Monsters. You can mix and match different arms, legs, ears and tails. How horrible to hear about your frozen shoulder Luv! Did the specialist say why the operation failed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, soapdragon said: That cat is hilarious! How on Earth did you manage to press the shutter in the 0.00000002 seconds that she clearly sat there! Or did you bribe her with lots of treats? She had literally just woken up so I managed to take it before she realised exactly what was going on - plus she’s old and slowing down. Poor Mills 😂 Its not her first time in a a hat! Edited February 5, 2019 by mullethunter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 She is a very pretty lady too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Bless her! She puts me in mind of a slightly belligerant (sp!?) Bagpuss and just as cuddly! I can just see her rolling her eyes and muttering 'here we go again, another b8888y hat'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
