tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41208633639948760382024-03-19T13:00:10.526+00:00ccrochetclubBJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-3482593873851298262014-12-08T19:43:00.001+00:002014-12-08T19:43:47.416+00:00Owls and Robins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_V36SPozBQ4rWZZIonBtj8lJdNjxzU6QbicTCEG5-OXzOUxdo_f4pPPP1m7jLTMPPm_oqiHg6bMP_FTfzKjJcXJLLgryEjddDsxYvY1rsrsklfPpv8Sp5dwNC2pxVSH-rWe43-BvdBizQ/s1600/DSC02587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_V36SPozBQ4rWZZIonBtj8lJdNjxzU6QbicTCEG5-OXzOUxdo_f4pPPP1m7jLTMPPm_oqiHg6bMP_FTfzKjJcXJLLgryEjddDsxYvY1rsrsklfPpv8Sp5dwNC2pxVSH-rWe43-BvdBizQ/s1600/DSC02587.JPG" height="320" width="268" /></a>I found this cute pattern for <a href="http://lovethebluebird.blogspot.ca/2012/02/crochet-owl-pattern.html">an owl</a> on the internet. I had to translate it into UK notation and also I added picots to the ears to make them more pointy too.<br />
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I couldn't find a pattern for a robin I liked so I have had a go making up my own.<br />
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It starts with 6dc in a magic ring, then 2dc to a stitch as you go round but sometimes just the one dc depending how it is going!<br />
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The tail has 2htr, 2tr 2dtr with 4 dc worked down the post of the last dtr. The head is made of htr.<br />
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Not sure I have got it right yet.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-84412602647117860872014-12-08T19:29:00.000+00:002014-12-08T19:29:30.587+00:00More Makes.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZM2AIdVoh9egMUSFq29KXv1aDcVaDcGAeVUfW-lvbFMDmKNKzjUu1Yr766RZ3p_OazLw953kTOCmoZkE5cyM9vYbk1ZeTG9PEZPgJ1HEGt2DIDvlC9_PIfL-ZChkJ08wnusJ_UBZkO42R/s1600/DSC02579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZM2AIdVoh9egMUSFq29KXv1aDcVaDcGAeVUfW-lvbFMDmKNKzjUu1Yr766RZ3p_OazLw953kTOCmoZkE5cyM9vYbk1ZeTG9PEZPgJ1HEGt2DIDvlC9_PIfL-ZChkJ08wnusJ_UBZkO42R/s1600/DSC02579.JPG" height="311" width="320" /></a>From out first get together we got to see the granny squares coming along nicely.<br />
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Also a flurry of snowflakes.<br />
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I have since made 2 more birdies.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-44038015504673765492014-11-13T15:13:00.000+00:002014-11-15T14:44:57.063+00:00Last Official Crochet Lesson<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOP9nupFUIqLEckvP0nMymw52gJgMWvkKAK1C-bmS_b2TUsXAXWuJgyqSUVtqJnH0MyhqMMMocpdaJ3IrsLPDXic5cymlJYw3B8uAZn671C-lhn0zvY9APCf01U1JQMemRXmh9CgdJnoeM/s1600/DSC02466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOP9nupFUIqLEckvP0nMymw52gJgMWvkKAK1C-bmS_b2TUsXAXWuJgyqSUVtqJnH0MyhqMMMocpdaJ3IrsLPDXic5cymlJYw3B8uAZn671C-lhn0zvY9APCf01U1JQMemRXmh9CgdJnoeM/s320/DSC02466.JPG" width="240" /></a>Well the ladies have come along in leaps and bounds in the 6 weeks since we began this adventure.<br />
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They all know the basic stitches and can read the pattern notations and have tackled various items from the Attic24 website.<br />
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Here's the latest <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/birdie-decoration.html">Birdie Decoration</a><br />
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Some <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-flowers-and-leaves.html">Flowers</a> and <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-daffodil.html">Daffodils</a> too.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCO09wZO56KzQa15Z5F2eYMPEw3FNRIdtnBvSfgfW1uFJoZByhkBtbprB5-Iyt97Yu6oKoHb1jaiR_skmYC3xdOhg32pZ841Z79dHy0JUQDBAIUgyrkwBocK_VLehrnVH7r-9xYop-DF8/s1600/DSC02471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCO09wZO56KzQa15Z5F2eYMPEw3FNRIdtnBvSfgfW1uFJoZByhkBtbprB5-Iyt97Yu6oKoHb1jaiR_skmYC3xdOhg32pZ841Z79dHy0JUQDBAIUgyrkwBocK_VLehrnVH7r-9xYop-DF8/s320/DSC02471.JPG" width="270" /></a>One lady is going to try the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/cosy-neck-warmer.html">Cosy Neck Warmer</a>, so watch this space...<br />
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Plus the first square of many for a gorgeous baby blanket, a lifelong ambition of one lady, nearly realised, how wonderful is that.<br />
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This week we tackled Crocodile Stitch, now that was fun.... Ladders and rungs and scales in all orientations, lots of trial and error but everyone got there in the end.<br />
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The ladies can now spot where they have gone wrong and how they have gone wrong. <br />
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A world away from where they began as complete beginners 6 weeks ago.<br />
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Well done everyone.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-22739530627528276432014-11-07T20:57:00.000+00:002014-11-07T20:57:53.252+00:00A Different Leaf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuXZy-tyrD7BkSxw5b4_9xtyKgrzKoLMdJsuEWH_JAe1yA93672KdU8QqH5d0lymivn6iLIyc5DEPLRZHJW5ryx4Ti-qfPkdKoxQorHRFF8RXV1Q3VxoCxxfZOoxvFNgs4SUBswK9qpXO/s1600/DSC02411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuXZy-tyrD7BkSxw5b4_9xtyKgrzKoLMdJsuEWH_JAe1yA93672KdU8QqH5d0lymivn6iLIyc5DEPLRZHJW5ryx4Ti-qfPkdKoxQorHRFF8RXV1Q3VxoCxxfZOoxvFNgs4SUBswK9qpXO/s1600/DSC02411.JPG" height="320" width="273" /></a>I had a look on-line for leaf patterns and found a new way of doing one.<br />
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You do double crochet in a "U" shape round the foundation chain and back again. Each round is a little shorter to create points. <br />
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I made one for my practice poppy which was just asking to be completed.<br />
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This week we did Popcorn stitch which is where a bobble is created on the surface of your work.<br />
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We did rows to get used to the stitch.<br />
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Then we made popcorn daisy flowers, including clusters too!<br />
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The daisy pattern is the decoration on a baby blanket and one lady is going to have a go at the blanket.<br />
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I have done a few rows of the blanket square, but the pattern takes a bit of getting used to and I think rows 3 and 4 are one stitch off but I think I got it by row 5.<br />
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<br />BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-32926113152771997072014-11-07T20:41:00.000+00:002014-11-07T20:41:35.527+00:00Another Flock!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeKC8rbgKDsHHmxHC8s1IUHUb8F7giNsPTmCCKtmBV-4hJwvrdHLwGE4jU9wzYJDLu-JQSf9fK1FsE1vN0aD2Olsl6htKty4tIFZ9IhrcVcOWhU3RplQ5WquejouSXqAlumtFdlBQoEQi/s1600/DSC02390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeKC8rbgKDsHHmxHC8s1IUHUb8F7giNsPTmCCKtmBV-4hJwvrdHLwGE4jU9wzYJDLu-JQSf9fK1FsE1vN0aD2Olsl6htKty4tIFZ9IhrcVcOWhU3RplQ5WquejouSXqAlumtFdlBQoEQi/s1600/DSC02390.JPG" height="320" width="235" /></a>Here are some more birdies made by one lady in our group.<br />
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So I thought I best attempt my first garment.<br />
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I am doing a Woman's Cardigan as found in the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rowan-Crochet-Workshop-Emma-Seddon/dp/1906007349/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415112313&sr=8-1&keywords=rowan+crochet+workshop">Rowan Crochet Workshop Book</a>.<br />
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Here's the beginning. I'm doing it in Rowan "4ply Soft" wool and it is certainly living up to its name as it is lovely and soft.<br />
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This makes a big change for me as up to now I have mainly crocheted in cotton which gives a much firmer fabric feel.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-26539625272866727532014-11-04T14:41:00.001+00:002014-11-04T14:41:36.055+00:00Little Bear<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAkxYZbQUQZOhvh_31svKJkia4rufwcHrIzqhxp9VEQAxsnQLXebWldkGriZURurM_0q12L4UiJBvRDkk24M7sNHiBSl5o-6G_Xjl2XtpLRxAfhitYEoeu1oy-pz8GYi7AXy9eub5bGFh/s1600/DSC02385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAkxYZbQUQZOhvh_31svKJkia4rufwcHrIzqhxp9VEQAxsnQLXebWldkGriZURurM_0q12L4UiJBvRDkk24M7sNHiBSl5o-6G_Xjl2XtpLRxAfhitYEoeu1oy-pz8GYi7AXy9eub5bGFh/s1600/DSC02385.JPG" height="320" width="245" /></a>Just found out that the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals is called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amigurumi">Amigurumi</a>.<br />
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I had to make this cute little fellow.<br />
I used this <a href="http://www.crochet-patterns-free.com/2014/01/small-crochet-teddy-bear-free-crochet.html">pattern</a>.<br />
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He is only hand size, however, I think he looks more like a mouse really. Maybe I'll crochet him a tail!BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-71066647162255344532014-11-04T14:34:00.000+00:002014-11-04T14:34:01.657+00:00A small flock!Here are the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/birdie-decoration.html">birdies</a> I have made so far...<br />
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BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-11103887151438032922014-11-02T14:14:00.000+00:002014-11-04T14:12:12.688+00:00Poppies and Birdie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-v9Tf9c74kv7e5Xzc6NPMX_aNHTKKP_fxb34-BX71Gt9G337g4s_YPSCFxCsWNitymDGCGl0uaWeCTL1fVvoqBjPXP9JryUR2vd-UDBbb3M3Wv7OZKBBZYvCizAItllhyphenhyphendQpFi5di-OMW/s1600/10580686_10205365895853240_503637623858965826_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
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The ladies have been busy and have sent me these photos of what they have been up to since the last class.<br />
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A <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/triple-layer-flower.html">triple layered flower</a> from the Attic24 site.<br />
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And our first <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/birdie-decoration.html">birdie</a>!<br />
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Well done ladies they are all super.<br />
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<br />BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-11564352755796533662014-10-27T17:44:00.000+00:002014-10-27T17:44:22.048+00:00More Flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OcpIsYHmOXZFMS7ELzquyo59fzbktfixIYwK3p6h1kLWxrUBU9IZNXYbGdtwscbf5Utv0MArHo1cK1u6qprTgcP18qg_yxUIXmmzWeOqT8knRQj_X7qs9ZywYrVmZxIwOPkav5CH2zk_/s1600/DSC02344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OcpIsYHmOXZFMS7ELzquyo59fzbktfixIYwK3p6h1kLWxrUBU9IZNXYbGdtwscbf5Utv0MArHo1cK1u6qprTgcP18qg_yxUIXmmzWeOqT8knRQj_X7qs9ZywYrVmZxIwOPkav5CH2zk_/s1600/DSC02344.JPG" height="293" width="320" /></a>I tried out a flower from the motifs book I have and this is the result.<br />
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I finally tried out my Mother's flower pattern and suspect it would be better with fluffier yarn instead of cotton.<br />
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Finally I have been overtaken by making poppies this week, well it is that time of year.<br />
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Come to think of it, last week's teeny tiny flower would suffice if made in black and red, something else to try now...BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-81493801929689202512014-10-23T12:55:00.001+01:002014-10-23T12:55:43.658+01:00Teeny Tiny Flowers & Leaves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRO8GQa7CZRicrStHhk9pDONZzmztvJ1wdqz6XyFJ6vqqtn2CRGBsUnmwq0zu9mR3S-KeEo8o012MLRlnozEd-N2l_nW3kCvmujzwxW4bWcwwsIj1v4btsIsEryRdJSJusLM-Ys0v2cML/s1600/DSC02308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRO8GQa7CZRicrStHhk9pDONZzmztvJ1wdqz6XyFJ6vqqtn2CRGBsUnmwq0zu9mR3S-KeEo8o012MLRlnozEd-N2l_nW3kCvmujzwxW4bWcwwsIj1v4btsIsEryRdJSJusLM-Ys0v2cML/s1600/DSC02308.JPG" height="265" width="320" /></a>Today we had a go at the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/teeny-tiny-flowers.html">Teeny Tiny Flowers & Leaves</a> from the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/">Attic24</a> blog.<br />
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I took a few photos of the table before we began but the time flew by so fast that I forgot to take any other photos.<br />
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We learnt the basic chain stitch (ch) and then went on to double crochet (dc). I think everyone agrees that the first 2 rows are definitely the hardest but when you get further along it gets easier.<br />
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It would seem that I hold my hook and yarn in quite an unconventional way but if the end result is OK then it doesn't really matter and that we need to find a way that is comfortable for the individual.<br />
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I showed them some pieces I had made including the necklace which is made with wire, initially strung with all the beads and then crocheted up using chain stitch.<br />
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We also started on our snowflakes.<br />
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I'm looking forward to next week already.<br />
<br />BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-66242536998111521872014-10-06T10:52:00.001+01:002014-10-06T10:52:33.670+01:00What Shall I Crochet?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKZslY_qLiL16Ar44VodFXLCjYO5DtSsS1aCWWzUcOjK29qMjy80aIf_Ss_nvRwirW4PqnfePOIwJi5O2ZjAIcTpgiwXbJ3zq87ovpqR1qdfthag58y8yWkjnKO4g9G5Gua_joUIaOkLn/s1600/DSC02184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKZslY_qLiL16Ar44VodFXLCjYO5DtSsS1aCWWzUcOjK29qMjy80aIf_Ss_nvRwirW4PqnfePOIwJi5O2ZjAIcTpgiwXbJ3zq87ovpqR1qdfthag58y8yWkjnKO4g9G5Gua_joUIaOkLn/s1600/DSC02184.JPG" height="320" width="201" /></a>In the past, when I thought crochet, I thought lacy doilies, usually made in cream.<br />
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Here are some I made a while back. I have placed them on a pillowcase to give some idea of scale. They are all made with crochet cottons.<br />
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For beginners it is easier to start on a larger scale using bigger hooks (4mm) and DK yarn.<br />
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So I have been making up some of the patterns found on the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/">Attic24</a> website. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">All of these patterns are in bright colours and have completely changed my idea of crochet. Hope you like my birdie.</span></div>
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So what sort of crochet do you like?<br />
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I used my DK cotton yarn and hook sizes 4mm, 3mm and 2mm.<br />
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The 2mm one was rather fiddly but manageable.<br />
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I then tried the 2mm hook with some crochet cotton and also a finer cotton and a 1mm hook.<br />
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Have to say I couldn't even see the hook part of the 1mm hook! It was more done by feel and I often dropped the stitches!<br />
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Definitely challenging with the smallest hook size! Now I really need to get some spray starch and pin out all these new snowflakes.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120863363994876038.post-11448753004852469022014-10-02T09:57:00.002+01:002024-01-31T16:19:50.413+00:00Crochet Club - The Beginning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYFwqweZz-Xker-rO7Y-Rq4gRlmsp4lvXVoQf3Jee2OcET825lqcC2_DtmpDLJLZOiAAUfHbLQ588UBakQRj6jlPSuteg2p8i5zBNeB31X7xYr40eMJqB9lEny228sjSYgj40Am_qYG6S/s1600/DSC02151.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYFwqweZz-Xker-rO7Y-Rq4gRlmsp4lvXVoQf3Jee2OcET825lqcC2_DtmpDLJLZOiAAUfHbLQ588UBakQRj6jlPSuteg2p8i5zBNeB31X7xYr40eMJqB9lEny228sjSYgj40Am_qYG6S/s1600/DSC02151.JPG" width="320" /></a>Welcome to the first edition of my Crochet Club blog.<br />
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I saw a post, on my local pages of "Streetlife" (now defunct), about wanting to learn how to crochet and offered to teach the basics.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkNro1prtZopSvP0KmS4NCeOOdiZyeGcivBFkX2ue1iWeADWse-iy3cho5sr5r8Iqw8W_8CCGnRstSRSkJZt8IprrfXkgih8FGZPWOfbb6L7zSpVnNB00TTwY4UjJOI9Psn6jlun90a3Z/s1600/DSC02148.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkNro1prtZopSvP0KmS4NCeOOdiZyeGcivBFkX2ue1iWeADWse-iy3cho5sr5r8Iqw8W_8CCGnRstSRSkJZt8IprrfXkgih8FGZPWOfbb6L7zSpVnNB00TTwY4UjJOI9Psn6jlun90a3Z/s1600/DSC02148.JPG" width="283" /></a>We are starting next week right from the very beginning.<br />
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I will demonstrate how you hold the hook, yarn and work and start with a slip knot.<br />
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The <span id="goog_1612360666"></span>first <a href="http://www.learn2knit.co.uk/crochet/basic-stitches.php">basic stitches</a><span id="goog_1612360667"></span> we will cover are chain stitch (ch) , slip stitch (ss) and double crochet (dc).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyLdO4R0o9JYXPKWQ_V6thxD8dTyF4ChvwciChpBIeoy3OyZGtylyLkqYGF5NexoC9ozG_ffU2X3cWK1cfEUiscA4qRGvqsI1OynOMFNlFZus28GrUXkgsQacDv7LtiE0bLIQ6OJiLkgG/s1600/DSC02147.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyLdO4R0o9JYXPKWQ_V6thxD8dTyF4ChvwciChpBIeoy3OyZGtylyLkqYGF5NexoC9ozG_ffU2X3cWK1cfEUiscA4qRGvqsI1OynOMFNlFZus28GrUXkgsQacDv7LtiE0bLIQ6OJiLkgG/s1600/DSC02147.JPG" width="183" /></a>At this juncture I must stress that this is a UK based blog and all the stitches will be the UK ones and not the American version. A conversion chart can be found <a href="http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/2013/07/04/uk-and-us-crochet-conversion-chart/">here</a>.<br />
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After we have mastered these stitches in rows, there is this lovely little <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-snowflake.html">Attic24 pattern of a snowflake</a> which we can make too.<br />
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I photographed it before (right) I pinned it out and after (above).<br />
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I'll be hanging mine on my Christmas tree this year for sure.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648216296129483315noreply@blogger.com2