Learning the basic chain stitch.
Our classroom, yarn and free bags to keep our yarn in.
My feeble attempts! I need to practice,practice,practice!This year part of my New Year Resolution was to work on my Bucket List. One of the things on my list is to learn to crochet. I received an email from Jo Ann's that they were starting classes. Plus the classe were 50% off. Who doesn't like a deal? I went to their web site and found a crochet class for beginners and found a store near where I am staying. Signed up and off I went this weekend.
The class was small just five of us. Lion yarns supplied all the yarn, hooks, and a nice bag to keep our supplies in. The teacher was so relaxed and patient. Showing us over and over till we got the basic stitches. A good time was had by all. I now know how to make a chain, single, double and triple crochet stitches. I am practicing, but do not see any afghans in my future yet. I think I will start small with a scarf. Not quite ready to scratch this one off my list, but I am learning to crochet!
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WEll, Good for YOU, Elizabeth!!! Your post brought back memories of when I learned to crochet. My Grandmother taught me when I was young and had the patience of Jobe. I'd watch her crochet for hours, fascinated with the speed and movement of her hands and the beautiful end results.
A few years ago, I taught myself how to knit!!! OMG!!! I kept saying, "Patience is a virtue" over and over again!!! Most importantly . . . . have FUN!!!! Hugs, Terri xoxoxo
Good for you! Keep at it. I always thought crocheting and knitting were two good skills to have. I tried both, did better with the crocheting, but never kept it up. And tension was my enemy! Luckily, both my daughter and daughter in law now knit so I gave them all my accumulated yarn and supplies, so no wastage and we still get hand made scarves!
Good luck with the crocheting. As you said already, practice, practice, practice. I haven't crocheted in years. Maybe I should make a little something soon.
I love crocheting! It is relaxing and I actually miss it. I used to crochet all the time - have a lot of afghans to show for it! But the past few years I haven't made anything! Maybe this year I'll get back to it!
Great start!
Good for you. I learned to crochet in my tweens. I could buy a ball of thread and make doilies for my hope chest or for gifts very cheaply - a lot cheaper than buying yarn and a ball of thread meant many hours of pleasure. Good luck and hang in there.
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