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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Any crocheters out there?  |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 4:39:55 PM
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Hi Farmgirls, Do you crochet? If so when did you learn and what do you like to make? I love to crochet and learned when I was eight. I love to crochet scarfs, dish rags, blankets and can't wait to learn to make shawls, baby booties, baby blankets and so much more. I am hoping to open and esty site this fall and will sell a these things. I can't wait!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 5:03:48 PM
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I have to add... I just received my extra wide scarf from Channah. It's a lovely soft gray yarn. SO pretty. I can wrap it around my shoulders or wear it outside and toss it up over my head in this never ending WA wind and rain. She did a LOVELY job!!!
As for me, I have been crocheting since I was a kid. I typically do afghans, scarves, lots of hats, dish scrubbies, potholders, dishcloths and my NEW found ability... SOCKS!!! SO excited about that one, because I have always wanted to learn to knit socks but just couldn't figure it out. The crochet socks are super easy. Of course, I need to finish the pair I've been working on for a month. I get distracted. =)
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 6:18:17 PM
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Me, me, lol ;)
I love to crochet. I was taught at school at the age of 6. Mom could knit up a storm and was very very good at that (and more crafts) except...crochet ! She never got the hang of it, how often she tried lol. But I can crochet from a "simple" doily to a shawl, from a dishcloth to an afghan. Almost every pattern under the sun  :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 6:44:03 PM
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I love crocheting! Oh so relaxing!!! :) I think I've been crocheting since I was 9, but never really got avid until the last two years or so. I love to crochet just about anything. I am dying to learn to crochet a baby sweater....someday..hehe
Channah--I got the baby bib and beautiful card you sent today. Thank you so much. It was just wonderful of you and I can't wait to get to use it!
hugs,
jess
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 05:57:20 AM
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I love to crochet. . . never could get the hang of knitting.
Love to create anything from baby items, scarves, sweaters, shawls etc.
Thinking of giving the "socks" a try. Have a couple of good patterns for these, just need the right weight yarn.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 06:12:58 AM
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I just learned to crochet in 2009. I was a quilter, my mom a crocheter; when my dad passed away last year I had the overwhelming desire to have mom teach me her craft. I love making hexagon dishlothes and I finished a large granny square afghan for my bf's bday! Now I am starting a ripple afghan in Syracuse blue & orange for my son. I JUST CAN'T STOP!!! 
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 06:50:08 AM
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I love to crochet, working on a new afgan right now. I learned when I was young and relearned when I was 18 and pregnant with my first son. I would go to this little yarn shop and the woman that owned it was kind enough to teach me her ways. I loved going there to sit and crochet with her. I will never forget her. Not sure where she is today I am guessing in a better place.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 10:08:49 AM
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I am so glad you liked it Angie!!!
Jessie, I am so glad you liked it! A wonderful farmgirl made it and I swaped for it. I'm so glad you like it!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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craftbug
True Blue Farmgirl
545 Posts
Patsy
Clarkson
Kentucky
USA
545 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 11:34:40 PM
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I was engaged to my b/f, now my DH, when his mother taught me to crochet.She sat right beside me til I got the hang of it. I've made afghans, even one to cover a double bed, made baby sweaters, baby blankets,bibs, baby booties, all kinds of doilies,but my favorite is dish rags for now. nice to read all the other posts. :)
Make my words soft and tender, for I may have to eat them. :) |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 07:40:30 AM
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Everyone has such great stories. I learned to crochet around 7 years old and did off and on projects through the years. When my children were born I picked it back up again and haven't stopped. Most of the time I make things just plain ole' double chain. I can get in a "zone" and not have to look down and just crochet away.....it really calms me.
I read in a magazine once about this designer that can crochet 90 doubles in 60 seconds. That's all I need......a challenge. I've tried and tried and I've only gotten up to 75.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 1:39:19 PM
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I don't know at what age I learned. I always remember having a hook in my hand, when my mother or grandmother was crocheting, however I am sure that I was not actually stitching:) But I don't recall not knowing either. But I still love it and have since picked up knitting and I have started learning to tat. It too calms my nerves:)
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
Has life got you down?...Look Up! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 9:47:59 PM
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Way to go farmgirls!! I am glad I am not the only one!! lol
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 08:20:11 AM
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I have been crocheting since I was 8 years young and still find myself picking up a hook when I need to just zone out. I always test my yarns that I make with a quick ctocheted sample - I can determine if I am on track or if I need to make corrections. I am excited to see crocheting is no longer considered the poor relation to knitting - the designers are really stepping up and making some out of this world patterns for crocheting. I can knit but trust me after about an hour I would love to poke someone with those points - give me a hook any  day.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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redbud
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Christine
Luther
Oklahoma
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 09:47:34 AM
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I crochet, too. I was taught by my neighbor who was in her 70's. I was in my 20's. I learned real fast and have made afghans for everyone in my family. More than 20 I guess. Plus scarves. That's all I can do. I love to crochet. It's so relaxing. And I love all the colors and how they all come together to amke a nice warm thing to cover up in.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 6:03:46 PM
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I used to crochet when my children were small. I made sweaters and hats and blankets. My Mom taught me when I was a teen. Recently I started crocheting again. I have made fingerless gloves and cowl neck warmers and earflap hats that I sold at a local co-op. They all sold! Now I am starting my spring/summer line of sun hats. I have even made a couple of wide brimmed gardening/sun hats from rafia. Real hard to crochet with but amazing results! I have just received an order for sun hats for triplet girls.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 7:01:32 PM
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I learned to crochet when I was very young. Don't remember exactly when. When I was 12 I crocheted myself a jumpsuit with long pants. By the time I finished I had outgrown it. My Mother's Mother and my stepgrandmother both helped teach me how to crochet. They were both left handed and I am right handed. My crocheting looks upside down until you turn it over. I love crocheting it is easy to just zone out when you crochet. I am now teaching my sister how to read directions. She can do the stitches but no one ever taught her how to read directions. Mostly now I do dish clothes, and bags. I love to do bags. I am going to crochet a rug for my porch out of the string off my hay bales as soon as I have enough. I really want to try doing a skirt but I can't find one that I like.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 7:13:22 PM
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I like it too... since I was about 12! Grandma taught me!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 05:39:47 AM
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We probably all have this memory.......As a child learning to crochet, I would single chain a whole roll/ball of yarn and stretch it across all the rooms of my home. When my daughters were learning to crochet they did the same thing (without me sharing my story). I loved it! Those super long chains were like a web all over the living room.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2317 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 09:10:46 AM
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My grandma's best friend taught me when I was 13 and I haven't put a hook down since. From baby items for my kids and now to my grandchildren. I think I have made 100's of barbie outfits. Afghans, hats, doilies, christmas decorations, I love them all and love to try new things and new yarns, just to feel the different textures puts me in heaven.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 9:14:11 PM
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YAY!! I am so happy to see so many crocheters out there!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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AliciaNak
True Blue Farmgirl
405 Posts
Alicia
Elko
Nevada
USA
405 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 10:34:41 AM
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My mother taught me when I was about 6. I remember doing little things for my dolls and barbies. I did some stuff for 4-H when I was about 12 or 13, and did a lot of "snake" afghans. lol My mom decided all the afghans I started and didn't get more than 8 inches or so done on would keep lots of snakes very warm.
I put it down for years, and then when my middle boy was tiny I picked it back up. And now I am completely "hooked"! I've been doing a lot of toys and amigurumi (japanese style small toys, tight stitches, big heads), dish clothes, hats, scarves, and mainly smaller projects. My blankets tend to take a month+, and I'm working on my first garment, a sweater/cardigan for my hubby.
I've taught a few friends and my 8 year old boy wanted me to teach him. He is doing great!
edited to add: I am also saving baling twine off my hay. I hadn't thought of a rug. I found a great pattern for a bag, thought the twine would make good market bags.
Alicia
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.~Ralph Waldo Emmerson
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Edited by - AliciaNak on Mar 04 2010 10:36:06 AM |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 1:43:07 PM
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I learned how to crochet when I was about 7. I did the same thing you did Catherine! I would take my Nana's yarn and see how long of a chain I could make. I finally for real learned how to crochet when I was about 11. I usually only crochet afghans and scarfs, but I would love to start making dish rags.
Channah, what kind of yarn do you use to make dish cloths? I have Lily's Sugar and Cream yarn, and it says that it is super absorbent and has been used for that purpose, but I'm wondering if there is another "special yarn".
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 4:53:24 PM
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Hi Megan, I use Peaches n creams yarn. It's what works for me. Here is the website for it! They have tons of colors to choose from! http://www.elmore-pisgah.com/store-pc.htm
Hope this helps!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 5:44:13 PM
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Channah, thanks so much for your Peaches info. I purchased a huge cone of Peaches & Creme "Spring Meadows" from Walmart awhile back. It is the same 4 ply made for knitting machines and weaving looms. It was cheaper per oz. than the smaller amounts. I didn't care that I would be making bunches of the same colors as I change my dish cloth daily and have shared them with others. I have tried to get others to throw away their sponges that hold moisture and therefore help bacteria to grow. Thank you for this topic.
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 6:00:23 PM
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Most everyone on farm girls can knit or crochet. I have been doing baby blankets, scarves, and clothing from a child in crochet, through my kids, now the grand kids so it has been a while it is a good winter thing to do it helps keep your lap warm  as you work. Lilly
learning the life I always wanted. |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Any crocheters out there? |
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Any crocheters out there?
