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Crochet - how to get started?
KabitTarah:
Before I came out I was into knot tying, paracord stuff, etc.
I understand Crochet is very similar... one of my goals is to make a necklace to hold my wedding ring (since it appears it's not going to last all that much longer :( ).
Where's the best place to get started in crochet? Is it very difficult, especially to make some sort of lace necklace or the like?
Beth Andrea:
I don't crochet, but like all things, learn basic skills first, don't try brain surgery on the first project.
I know they sell starter books at hobby/fabric stores, and of course YouTube should have videos on it...also when getting a book, talk to the clerks, they may know what is needed initially.
Hope someone here can help more than I can, good luck with this!
:)
prettypoly86:
I learned to knit before I learned to crochet, and that was just cobbled from youtube videos and google searches. I agree with picking something basic, and just learning the process to start.
Something that might give you the look you want is needle tatting. I have recently learned needle tatting, and while I am very much a beginner here, the basics are very simple and create some very lovely results. I know I've seen pages with jewelry, and the patterns were no more complicated than the bookmarks and snowflakes I'm practicing on.
KabitTarah:
--- Quote from: prettypoly86 on August 24, 2013, 01:03:19 pm ---I learned to knit before I learned to crochet, and that was just cobbled from youtube videos and google searches. I agree with picking something basic, and just learning the process to start.
Something that might give you the look you want is needle tatting. I have recently learned needle tatting, and while I am very much a beginner here, the basics are very simple and create some very lovely results. I know I've seen pages with jewelry, and the patterns were no more complicated than the bookmarks and snowflakes I'm practicing on.
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Thanks! Tatting actually looks a lot closer to the rougher knot tying crafts than crochet.
Once you know what you're doing... how long does a medium size project take (in any of these crafts)? I remember my grandmother taking months to knit a kid's sweater.
prettypoly86:
It took me about two weeks to complete a mid-sized doily, and that was with me tatting at work. I'm working on a knitted project now- a blanket for my son- and it has taken me a week to get a quarter of the way through. I think it really comes down to how comfortable you are with the pattern and how much time you can devote to the project.
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