https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 23:43:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2032097 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:29:23 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2032097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Gah! Sorry...didn't see your reply! It definitely does get better as you practice! As for tips on tension, that was the hardest part for me to learn first as well. When I hold my yarn, I hold it very loosely with my pinky, ring, and middle finger, while I wrap it once around my pointer. When I crochet, I hold my piece with my middle finger and thumb while my pointer sticks out to hold the tension if that makes sense. </p> <p>Just looked for a video that shows how I hold my yarn, and this woman's technique is exactly what I do. Try not to pull it tight after the stitch, or you'll get some unevenness. </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqca00LdmAc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqca00LdmAc</a></p> <p>@LemonLong: Wow! Everything you've done is amazing! I haven't ventured into clothes other than a hat and scarf yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2029840 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:55:58 +0000 HappyBluebird 2029840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: definitely not impossible! I did them in two colors but I love the multi colored ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2029838 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:54:30 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 2029838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBluebird: Good thought, thank you! And at least I know they aren't impossible then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2029825 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:49:54 +0000 HappyBluebird 2029825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: I made these! I don't have a picture because I gave them away as a gift and forgot. I get confused when I start a pattern not written in American terms. When I made these, I printed the pattern and wrote next to each line the American term. Once you get going, it's not as confusing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2029179 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:27:48 +0000 .twist. 2029179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: Seriously? Those are amazing. You are so incredibly talented!!!! I learned to knit when I was about 6 or so and have knit on and off for my entire life. However, I am such a newb compared to you!!!!!</p> <p>@MenagerieMama: Yea! I hear ya. I have a beautiful afghan that's only half finished because I can't remember where I left off in the pattern and every time I try to fix it, it just looks stupid. It's a pretty simple pattern too, so I'm ashamed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028745 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:04:39 +0000 MenagerieMama 2028745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: me too. I crochet and have only completed a few projects for other people. I have several half projects for myself (including a beautiful infinity scarf that now I can't remember how to make!) that may never be finished... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028478 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:36:46 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 2028478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone want to help me through these? </p> <p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripy-mitts" rel="nofollow">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripy-mitts</a></p> <p>I have the supplies, I'm just a little freaked out by the non-American/American instructions. I don't want to get the pattern wrong! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028381 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:03:39 +0000 mrs. bird 2028381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: wow!! Those are all beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028378 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:00:26 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2028378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: @HappyBluebird: I had no idea lighter yarn would help! Seeing the stitches was really hard...I had no idea that was why! Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028376 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:57:40 +0000 HappyBluebird 2028376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I second what @Torchwood suggested. Lighter yarn is easier to see the stitches. I think you are doing great for just learning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028373 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:56:43 +0000 HappyBluebird 2028373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: wow those are amazing! I have never been able to crochet anything wearable except hats and gloves! I'm super impressed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028249 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:41:38 +0000 Kimberlybee 2028249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread topic is amazing! You ladies are so talented. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028225 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:35:59 +0000 Torchwood 2028225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: You might try a lighter color to start with. I started with something dark, and found it was much harder to see my stitches and really know what I was doing. But you'll get it with practice! For some reason I thought an entire afghan would be a good first project, and by the end it was about twice as wide as the part I started on! I definitely worked waaaay too tight at first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028140 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:46:42 +0000 LemonLong 2028140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you Ladies!</p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: I've been knitting for probably about 20 or so years, so I've had lots of practice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028128 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:38:28 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2028128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thanks! I decided to try the same stitches just long and straight and it is definitely easier! I am missing stitches somehow and there are some that look different...so I am clearly not paying enough attention haha :) But I'm trying at least :)</p> <p>@LemonLong: these are incredible! How long have you been knitting? I am completely blown away. </p> <p>@Espion: thanks! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028127 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:34:25 +0000 Espion 2028127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: That's great for your first hat!! The tensioning really does come with practice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028126 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:32:25 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2028126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: You are so talented! Those are amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2028017 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:29:24 +0000 Reese 2028017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: Shut up! That sweater and those shoes are amazing! Love them! You are so talented... I hate you :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027998 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:14:29 +0000 GreenThumb 2027998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: Wow! Love the octopus sweater! Amazing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027956 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:27:49 +0000 LemonLong 2027956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's some of my finished projects. All were knitted except the reddish short sleeve sweater which is crocheted. </p> [attach=2482/15/niapad.600x567.image.jpg] [attach=2482/15/niapaf.448x600.image.jpg] [attach=2482/15/niapag.600x448.image.jpg] [attach=2482/15/niapah.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027879 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:44:14 +0000 MaryM 2027879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I think that's something that's mostly learned by feel. </p> <p>I started as a knitter, so when I switched to crochet I found my swatches running small because I'd wrap tightly. It might help if you work on something flat first so that you can more easily see the stitches and get a feel for what's comfortable for you. I think I still keep it a little tight, but at least I know it so I can go up a hook size. Consistency is more important than the actual tension (IMO), but you just kind of have to get a feel for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027869 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:34:37 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2027869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: that's good to know! Any tips on tension? That part is so frustrating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027863 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:31:19 +0000 MaryM 2027863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Oh! Well then it's not that bad. lines do get straighter and more even with practice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027861 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:30:00 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2027861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: this is the one lo1 wore home from the hospital...I was trying to make it the same size. </p> [attach=3751/15/niaju0.337x600.20150114_161313.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027859 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:28:14 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2027859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: I made it this tiny on purpose, trying to make it just a tad smaller than the newborn pattern I was following. I did get the yarn size and hook size it called for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027856 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:24:25 +0000 MaryM 2027856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: were you following a pattern? did you use the same weight of yarn and size of needle? Looks like you need bulkier yarn or a much bigger hook. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027852 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:20:36 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2027852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: please tell me they turn out better with practice... haha </p> [attach=3751/15/niajec.337x600.20150116_171841.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027086 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:20:18 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2027086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Yeah! Once you get the hang of it, you'll be hooked (pun intended)! I'm such a nerd :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027079 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:13:34 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2027079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: Just bought some yarn and a hook! I tried sewing knit baby hats yesterday and it was a flop, so I am trying something new :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-crochet-or-knit-show-off-your-projects/page/2#post-2027042 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:47:56 +0000 GreenThumb 2027042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBluebird: @Leah: @My Only Sunshine: @MaryM: @mrswin: @regberadaisy: @Espion: Thanks! I love knitting for LO. It's my nap time activity when I really should be cleaning :wink: !</p> <p>I love seeing everyone's projects. So creative and beautiful!! </p>