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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
197 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 10:57:40 AM
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I already know how to knit but have been told it's easier to crochet. Is that really true? Anyone crochet lace, if so, how hard is that and where do you get a pattern?
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 11:10:19 AM
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Crochet is very easy and much quicker than knitting. That said, I prefer to knit (I like the streatchy results). Look for a book called The Adventurous Crocheter by Brock and Bodger. With very simple pictures and directions you will be able to crochet just about anything.
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 11:16:54 AM
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| Is it easy to learn from a book or should I find someone who knows how to show me? |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 11:27:58 AM
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For me, I started with a book, but had some questions once I got into it. So, then I found a more experienced person to help me out. But that is how I tend to learn best...with a little hands on. Good luck to you! I am relearning as well. And I have the Adventurous Crocheter and it has lots of easy fun projects to start with.
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 11:51:15 AM
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Ashley,
I know how to crochet and want to learn to knit! Too bad we arent closer together we could teach each other!! I found a tutorial on line for knitting. It is pretty good with a video and everything. Maybe you could find one like that online somewhere?
Good Luck
Shelle
http://janzenfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 12:14:37 PM
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I learned to crochet when I was like 7 or 8. I find both to be really easy.
Go on line and go to yahoo. and put in learn to knit or learn to crochet. pinkroses |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 1:18:14 PM
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I think crochet is much easier to learn than knitting too. I learned both as a child, but have had much easier luck teaching my own girls to crochet. They both do both now but crochet comes easier. Certainly easier to keep track of one loop than alot more as in knitting. I wish I were close..I would come over and help you for sure. Start with something easy like a dishcloth..very useable even if it isn't perfect!! Good luck!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 2:00:56 PM
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I taught myself for the dishcloth swap using directions I found on the internet. You will have to ask my partner in the swap but I think I did a pretty decent job!
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 4:26:17 PM
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| I taught myself and my kids to crochet from a book by leisure arts, lace is a little tricky, but my patience for crochet is sometimes short. I believe the book is just called learn to crochet. you know I am sending you a package this week, I will just coppy the book and add it to your box. It does not have lace patterns, but it will teach you the basics step by step so that internet directions do not sound like a bunch of gobbledee gook |
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 06:33:39 AM
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| Thanks so much Jessica, I just realized you don't live too far from me! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 1:05:36 PM
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CFlohe
True Blue Farmgirl
169 Posts
Cheryl
Port Angeles
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 2:05:54 PM
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I have been wanting to learn to crochet forever and just can't get it. I've got books, have looked at online videos and still just can't get it. I'm sure if I took a class or had someone to teach me I'd get it and one of these days hopefully that will happen. I've actually crocheted an edge to a blanket with a shell stitch and did fine, the problem I have is turning it. If I try and make a dishcloth then end up with more or less stitches each row. I think it just depends on the person as to whether knitting or crocheting is easier.
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2007 : 11:06:05 AM
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cheryl,
i don't know if this is the official answer, but at the end of a single stitch row i chain one before turning. if i am using a double crochet, i chain two and so forth. since i basicaly taught myself, i just do what ever works. good luck.
trina
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