Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)
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Crochet tutorials (for US / UK / AUS)
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
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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
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
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No problem 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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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.
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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
I picked up granny squares quite quickly. But I'm wanting to write it in easier terms - especially for those starting out
I picked up granny squares quite quickly. But I'm wanting to write it in easier terms - especially for those starting out
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I'm right handed and hold the needle in my right hand
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Cool, least I know - I'll be taking the pictures as I go along.
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kinda random but : yay! another lefty crocheter!
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They'll be up by the evening tomorrow also power to the lefties!!!!
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I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... 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
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I've got it, and found it quite difficult Mum got it for me last christmasjättiorava wrote:I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... 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
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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.
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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
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I can do that aswell may do that first to be honest ^_^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
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Did this end up getting done? the link to the blog doesn't work and I would be soo interested in this.NaturalistDesigns wrote:I can do that aswell may do that first to be honest ^_^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
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I'm going to get it done at some point. Hopefully soon.
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I love this book. I mentioned it in the crochet show off threadjättiorava wrote:I'd suggest a book! It's by Debbie Stoller, and it's called Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker (yeah I know... 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
Sadly havent had time to try many things, but theres so much info in it
Yeah, the link to the blog isnt working :/
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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.
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I'd love to check out your tutorials. I'm a beginner Keep us posted.
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I'll get to it at some point I hope
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http://naturalistdesigns88.blogspot.com ... quare.html
Beginners granny square pattern. I hope this is nice and easy to understand
Beginners granny square pattern. I hope this is nice and easy to understand
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Added a couple crochet terminology guides
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