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Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:51 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
Would anyone like me to write some basic tutorials up? I know don't make it fully clear, are just in UK / AUS or some just in US. I wanted to try and clarify it :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:52 pm
by ScarletLady
YES PLEASE!!!

I have trouble understanding some of the patterns etc so it would be handy - I had to look about 10 different tutorials and kind of cross reference to get the hang of granny squares :?

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:55 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
No problem :D I've started trying to write a double crochet (single crochet for the US) one; I'll do a granny square tute as I'm working on a big blanket at the moment.

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Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:05 pm
by ScarletLady
ARGH how do you get yours so neat?? My squares show the same pattern but it's much looser and nowhere near as tidy - obviously I understand you're much more experienced - could you include maybe a pic or video of how you hold both the needle and thread you're crocheting? I'm not sure if I'm holding it in such a way that means it will be looser. I can't pull the thread loop tight as then I can't pull the other thread through it...if that makes sense.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:32 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
I always go through step by step - are you a lefty or a righty crochetter? I'm a lefty so note on my listings I can't do it back to front :lol:

I picked up granny squares quite quickly. But I'm wanting to write it in easier terms - especially for those starting out :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:48 pm
by ScarletLady
I'm right handed and hold the needle in my right hand :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:08 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
Cool, least I know - I'll be taking the pictures as I go along.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:39 pm
by kurokawaii
I would too, but I am a complete n00b :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:00 pm
by pinky
kinda random but : yay! another lefty crocheter!

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:54 pm
by MrsEss
YES!

Share your secrets Chrissy :D

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:40 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
They'll be up by the evening tomorrow :) also power to the lefties!!!!

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:17 pm
by NaturalistDesigns

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:11 am
by jättiorava
I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... :D but it's really about crochet!). Excellent directions even for complete beginners, and nice projects. Check your local library! Or buy your own, it's not too expensive. Check out play.com (for the UK) or Amazon, or your nearest book store :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:39 am
by NaturalistDesigns
jättiorava wrote:I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... :D but it's really about crochet!). Excellent directions even for complete beginners, and nice projects. Check your local library! Or buy your own, it's not too expensive. Check out play.com (for the UK) or Amazon, or your nearest book store :)
I've got it, and found it quite difficult :( Mum got it for me last christmas :lol:

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:36 am
by jättiorava
Ohhh that's too bad... I loved it. There are so many different stitches and nice projects to get you started, and I thought the basic instructions were very good even for beginners. But we all are different learners, so maybe it suits some and not others... I do like your crochet stuff tho, NaturalistDesigns! :) I crochet, knit and sew quite a lot myself, too.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:03 am
by ScarletLady
Hey Chrissie - do you think you could do an explanation of how to read crochet patterns?? I really want to try something a bit more challenging as I can now do granny squares with my eyes shut but when I look at even simple patterns, it's like reading another language - I understand the stitch abbreviations (like dc etc) but it's the way they're worded that is confusing :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:39 am
by NaturalistDesigns
ScarletLady wrote:Hey Chrissie - do you think you could do an explanation of how to read crochet patterns?? I really want to try something a bit more challenging as I can now do granny squares with my eyes shut but when I look at even simple patterns, it's like reading another language - I understand the stitch abbreviations (like dc etc) but it's the way they're worded that is confusing :)
I can do that aswell :) may do that first to be honest ^_^

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:11 pm
by M1ssBehaved
NaturalistDesigns wrote:
ScarletLady wrote:Hey Chrissie - do you think you could do an explanation of how to read crochet patterns?? I really want to try something a bit more challenging as I can now do granny squares with my eyes shut but when I look at even simple patterns, it's like reading another language - I understand the stitch abbreviations (like dc etc) but it's the way they're worded that is confusing :)
I can do that aswell :) may do that first to be honest ^_^
Did this end up getting done? the link to the blog doesn't work and I would be soo interested in this.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:09 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
:lol: I'm going to get it done at some point. Hopefully soon.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:25 pm
by Vex88
jättiorava wrote:I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... :D but it's really about crochet!). Excellent directions even for complete beginners, and nice projects. Check your local library! Or buy your own, it's not too expensive. Check out play.com (for the UK) or Amazon, or your nearest book store :)
I love this book. I mentioned it in the crochet show off thread :D
Sadly havent had time to try many things, but theres so much info in it :D

Yeah, the link to the blog isnt working :/

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:44 am
by Gromidez
ScarletLady wrote:ARGH how do you get yours so neat?? My squares show the same pattern but it's much looser and nowhere near as tidy - obviously I understand you're much more experienced - could you include maybe a pic or video of how you hold both the needle and thread you're crocheting? I'm not sure if I'm holding it in such a way that means it will be looser. I can't pull the thread loop tight as then I can't pull the other thread through it...if that makes sense.

Without knowing all the facts, off the top of my head you could also be using a larger hook which would cause looser stitches. But of course being inexperienced and having uneven tension may also be the culprit.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:05 am
by convenientlust
I'd love to check out your tutorials. I'm a beginner :) Keep us posted.

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:21 am
by NaturalistDesigns
:lol: I'll get to it at some point I hope

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:48 pm
by NaturalistDesigns
http://naturalistdesigns88.blogspot.com ... quare.html

Beginners granny square pattern. I hope this is nice and easy to understand :)

Re: Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:11 pm
by NaturalistDesigns