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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What's on your crochet hook?  |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 12:19:05 PM
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I also have the book Vintage Crochet and love it! I like to make shawls and wraps. I've made a few sweaters but I'm not crazy about making things with sleeves. And afghans take too long! I'm getting ready to start a shawl in natural blend yarn that will be lightweight for Fall.
Kim
Farmgirl #184
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 2:03:12 PM
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Kim, I was looking at your photobucket crocheted things~I love the striped sweater nevertheless (since it has sleeves, I'm WITH you there)
I think that's something I might be able to make. ;)
Thanks for the inspiration!
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 2:54:08 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bonne
Kim, I was looking at your photobucket crocheted things~I love the striped sweater nevertheless (since it has sleeves, I'm WITH you there)
I think that's something I might be able to make. ;)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Bonne! That one I would make again. The sleeves are made right along with the top of the sweater. It was very easy and quick. It's from the book, Big Hook Crochet by House of White Birches. It uses Noro Iro yarn which was just amazing to crochet with!
Kim
Farmgirl #184
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:44:58 PM
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Speaking of yarns that are good (or not) to crochet with, I'm curious about how many of you use craft store type yarn (Lion, Caron, etc.) and how many use fancy schmancy yarns. I wish I could afford the really lovely hand-dyed yarn but at the moment my stash is full of Lion. I have a ton of Lion's homespun, which I really don't like to work with, and some Caron Spa yarn that I'm planning to use for something cozy for fall. Any yarn recommendations from those who shop off the shelf?
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
http://nostalgichomemaking.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:57:36 PM
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you know that homespun is tuff...my sister made sweaters for 4 kids out of it..knitted, but i could not do it, it was too hard to work with.
cotton has been nice to me lately.
#56
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 5:04:01 PM
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| i am currently using a lion brand called micro spun that is ooh so soft but tends to be too easy to split if you arent careful. i have no clue how it washes but i would assume very well. it is "an ultra soft microfiber sports yarn. i havent used any in so long i cant remember what oens i have liked the best. lately i can only stand the feel of a super soft yarn no matter what! peace connie in alaska |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 6:34:41 PM
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I can't afford "yarn shop" prices by any stretch, so I'm an off the shelf buyer. Mostly Hobby Lobby store brand and only then when they have it on sale. I pay 99-1.99 a skein~never more. I wait for the weekly sale flyer and decide what I can get (or not). their online store is www.craftsetc.com They sometimes run sales too. The "I Love This Yarn" by Yarn Bee is really nice and soft~just loaded up on some last week.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 7:46:41 PM
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Hi Kimberly:
I crochet afghans and hats. I work on crocheting hats all year long, and before the cool or cold weather hits, I donate all the crocheted hats to the homeless. I can't just sit and watch TV, or whatever. My hands have to be busy. That's what I do.
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 7:58:42 PM
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| bonne, dont feel lonesome. while i go to the yarn stores and dream i buy at walmart, micheals or joannes. i just got 100% cotton (10 skeins!) at micheals for $1 each. thats my kind of price lol. occasionally i will splurge and pay $2.59 for a skein of somethign really special but thats not often. i woudl give my eyeteeth (if i had any lol) to work with some of that soy silk but whoaaa that stuff is pricey! peace connie in alaska |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 03:23:55 AM
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Originally posted by CherryPie
is full of Lion. I have a ton of Lion's homespun, which I really don't like to work with, and some Caron Spa yarn that I'm planning to use for something cozy for fall. Any yarn recommendations from those who shop off the shelf?
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
I heard Homespun in easier to knit with than to crochet with. I only use it if I double it with another lightweight yarn. I love Patons yarn and Bernat...both off the shelf. Lion WoolEase is great and Patons Washable Wool comes in great colors. Have you tried any of those?
Kim
Farmgirl #184
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 03:27:27 AM
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Just wanted to say that I buy my 'expensive' yarns on sale! I'm a bargain shopper and find great deals on Ebay. Also the local yarn stores have a 20% off everything in the store sale about every 3 months. That's when I get Noro and the other more expensive stuff that I've been wanting to try!
Kim
Farmgirl #184
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 07:04:21 AM
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I am currently joining 54 squares into a 6 x 9 arrangement--getting an afghan finished that I started last May. I'm a new crocheter, and I'm very pleased with this project--it's a Maggie Weldon pattern. But, I have so many ends to weave in, as each block changed colours about 6 times! It sure looks pretty, though. Pastel pink, blue, yellow and lavender flowers, with mint green leaves, and ivory background. Once I get the blocks all joined, I have to go around the outside about 4 times, then it's all done!
I was able to visit the Spinrite factory outlet (Bernat, Patons, etc.) in Listowel, Ontario last spring, and got all the yarn for 35 cents/ounce. I love to dream in the fancy shops, but am a bargain shopper, too, like most ladies here!
For Fall, I am planning a few smaller projects for our charity craft sale coming up. (Hats, mittens, dishcloths, etc.)
Lori
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 09:08:35 AM
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Yea, I can finally join this post! Last night I started on my first washcloth. It's a stitch I hadn't done before - front and back posts - so I'm hoping to use it to get my first badge.
Marly - what a great idea to crochet hats and then donate them to the homeless. I'm going to have to do that. You are so thoughtful!
God bless -
Karen |
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
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Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 12:05:41 AM
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i have a baby blanket on the hook for a new nephew due to arrive in november.... as well as some little blessing gowns for charity.
visit me at my blog
mousiesmom.wordpress.com
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Robin1974
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Robin
Flower Mound
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 8:36:06 PM
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Well ladies,
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was about 7 or 8 years old and I never learned to do more than a single chain until this year! Can you believe that! But now that I'm figuring it all out, I can't stop! I've just started making baby items for my soon to come etsy shop and I only wish I had babies again! My three are all too big! I just finished the cutest little newsboy cap and am working on a blanket to match. I too have to shop off the bargain shelves but I don't mind, not yet anyway. I just got started!
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:07:53 PM
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Originally posted by sunshine
try weaving ends in as you crochet saves hours at the end and the monotony of weaving in ends plus the will be better incorporated in to the afghan and less likely to pull out and unravel.
Speaking of monotony, how do you all handle finishing patterns that are really repetitious? Or are you smart enough not to start one! :) I'm working on a chevron blanket now that I like but wow is it ever the same stitch over and over and over.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
http://nostalgichomemaking.blogspot.com |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 03:03:06 AM
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Originally posted by CherryPie
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Speaking of monotony, how do you all handle finishing patterns that are really repetitious? Or are you smart enough not to start one! :) I'm working on a chevron blanket now that I like but wow is it ever the same stitch over and over and over.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
http://nostalgichomemaking.blogspot.com
I usually also have some type of small quick project going on the side so when I get tired of the big project I just go back to the small one and get some satisfaction that way. I've had up to 4 projects going at one time because I get bored real quick!
Kim
Kim
Farmgirl #184
All that we see or see, Is but a dream within a dream....
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 03:04:12 AM
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Originally posted by LivingWell4You
Yea, I can finally join this post! Last night I started on my first washcloth. It's a stitch I hadn't done before - front and back posts - so I'm hoping to use it to get my first badge.
Marly - what a great idea to crochet hats and then donate them to the homeless. I'm going to have to do that. You are so thoughtful!
God bless -
Karen
That's great!! You can also make dog/cat blankets to donate to local shelters if you have alot of extra yarn to use up.
Kim
Farmgirl #184
All that we see or seem, Is but a dream within a dream....
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com |
Edited by - TabithaLenox on Aug 12 2008 04:42:32 AM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 04:27:51 AM
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with big projects I work on them while watching movies so I do something else at the same time. Also i have side projects to distract me every now and again. Usually big projects I do for myself so I don't give my self a set date when they have to be done.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
Farmgirl Sister #115
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store vintage threadshttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=79144 |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 09:54:43 AM
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I finally discovered where I put my crochet hooks. After I finish my mini aprons I think I;ll attempt something. 5t is always such fun to see what everyone else is doing. Sunshine, your things are amazing!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 10:03:10 AM
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I am working on two very different kinds of squares for afghans. I have lots of leftover yarn amoung the new yarn and what I have is great for the squares. I think it is so neat to hear what everyone else is working on. Wishing everyone the best of luck with their projects!
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 10:26:35 AM
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Have you checked out www.smileysyarns.com they have fantastic internet sales. You have to purchase a minimum of $40. But they have some great stuff. One of the gals on HAIN told me about it. I about choked the other day when I went looking for a ball of self striping yarn to learn to make a pair of socks. It's 15-25 bucks! Holy cow. I am a cheap yarn user for sure.
Farmgirl #208
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 12:50:25 PM
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I LOVE nice yarn, and whenever I have money, that's usually what I buy! Recently, I bought $15 a skien sock yarn, and a few months ago, I bought $10 a skien organic color-grown cotton for shawls. I have been called a "yarn snob!" I do use WalMart yarn (booo!) for making rugs.
Right now I am crocheting a lap throw for my aunt in the hospital, an afghan I've been working on off and on for the past year, a bunch of dishcloths, and a doily! I always have a ton of projects going on at once....those I just listed don't include my knitting! I love making doilies, but I usually don't have time to just sit and crochet, so most of the time I work on stuff that I can do while watching a movie, or something like that. With that said, I worked on a doily last night while I watched a movie....no telling if it's right or not!
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 5:19:14 PM
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I have a hat started in fall colors right now in crochet. Pic is on my blog. I wanted somethng i could work on at lunchtime at work. I only get a half hr for lunch so a hat is perfect . I like the lion brand homepsuns if i can get them on sale cheap enough.
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - tribalcime on Aug 12 2008 5:20:18 PM |
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