I’m hooked!
Posted by Kirsty
January 4, 2008
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So, on Christmas Eve I learnt to crochet. My auntie taught me, because we’re both left-handed and we do it all backwards and upside down but the results are just as good! I really like crochet – it’s quicker than knitting, so you can see results much sooner, and I’m loving the new patterns that I can make with yarn. I tried a few granny squares, learnt to make circles (resulting in a rather fetching but quite random bowl), then got on with the baby blanket above for my friend’s impending arrival. I’m pleased with it, though some of my stitches are a bit loose; I’ll work on my tension for my next effort.
After hooking with my auntie, I’m all excited for some crocheting friends, so whether you’re a newbie or a pro, please drop me a comment!
5 comments Categories: adventure, craft
January 4th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Wow, you did all that already? I haven’t even managed to get my sewing machine out of its box! It looks great. My mum taught me when I was quite young and I crocheted a bunch of squares and a short scarf that got eaten by moths, but I’ve almost entirely forgotten now – humbug!
January 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Oh I love this! I’m a sucker for red and white, and crochet. Love the pattern.
January 6th, 2008 at 1:07 am
All I can crochet so far is straight lines. I can make them thicker, but so far they are just lines.
Watch this space…
January 6th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Lines are good! I learnt circles and squares before lines, because my auntie decided it that way.
January 29th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
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