More crochet

Well done minimoon

I did try, but reverted back to going round and round, well, in ever-increasing squares
I can do that whilst watching tv

As we are all in lock down, I've been using my time making sample stitch blanket squares. All the squares are different crochet stitches. It is going to look good when they are all put together.

Love this topic thank you

I see I already posted that - but if it's worth saying, it's worth saying twice

I did reach myself basic crochet from YouTube videos, there are some very good ones out there.

These kinds of things require practice you know, don’t rush it. You can either get your lovely daughter to teach you how to crochet, or you can just watch video tutorials as well if you don’t want to bother her or anything. When my daughter first bought me a yarn for arm knitting from this online store, I’m not that good with knitting as well. I’ve learned to master it from watching video tutorials online, though patience and perseverance are key for this. They are really helpful. Hope you started practising now.

My friend and neighbour taught me the basics of crocheting.
Although I'd love to do more especially simple blankets I don't seem to have enough time as I knit for numerous grandchildren.

He's lovely, probably looking startled because he's being swept down the river!

I've just made a crochet Stickman, for our GGS.
Not sure about his eyes though! He looks a bit startled.

I got a cheap Tunisian crochet book from The Works, and a set of hooks and case from Amazon

You can make all sorts of things using tunisian hooks. I have made a blanket, phone cases, mittens, hats and scarves. I have seen a pattern for a tunisian cardigan Rosiebee. You would need your tunisian hooks and extension cables to hold all the stitches. They are available all over the place, Hobbycraft keep them.
I like the look of this one

Ive just fallen in love with crotchet again thanks to a little book of monsters I found at the library !

I took a three lesson refresher and to teach me how to read a pattern properly and now ( at least for the winter months ) I'm hooked :-)

Would it be possible to use Tunisian crochet to make something like a cardigan?

Oh, there's a surprise. It's the right way round after all.

Rosiebee, have you tried Tunisian crochet? You use a long hook and keep all your stitches on it. Each row is made of a forward and return pass. It sounds complicated but once you've got the hang of it, it's really easy. Tunisian knit stitch is great for hats, mittens and gloves. It looks like knitting, and its really warm as its double thickness.
Here's a hat I made recently. The photo seems to have turned itself sideways, but you can see the stitches.

That should have been hook.

I love the motion of crochet and have made quite complicated shawl/throw patterns. Apart from hats though I have never made anything to wear. I prefer the look and texture of knitting but can't get into a rhythm with it. I always feel clumsy knitting. But give me a book and yarn and I'm in my element.

Look for local groups! There are lots of people out there who will help you to learn.

Chardy I like Bella Coco because she is young and made me feel that crocheting is not just for old grannies!

I used her link to make a scalloped edge to 'granny blankets' which adds a nice finish.

You could also try the crochet crowd (Mikey is fun), or crochet kim, both on YouTube.
I've learnt a lot from both of them.

Watermeadow Try YouTube Bella Coco HOW TO CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | EPISODE ONE

I love the thought of all those elf ears MiniMoon!

I learnt to crochet because I don't like knitting.

Recently I taught myself how to do Tunisian crochet and I'm really enjoying making hats, gloves and mittens.

At the moment I'm making 32 Elf ears for a friend who is making 16 Elf hats as a Christmas project. So far I've completed 6.

watermeadow I always said I couldn't crochet but have taught myself a basic stitch from watching YouTube and am on the way to completing another blanket.
(not without a couple of disasters!)

I learned to crotchet from my mother and have been doing it for 40 odd years. I make blankets, cushions etc. I find clothes a bit complicated