https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:38:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355629 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:10:39 +0000 Boheme 1355629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew how to crochet a line as a kid, and even how to start a new row, but somehow it all ended up going in a circle? I'm a lefty, maybe that's why? Am I just a lost cause since I'm left handed? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355407 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:36:15 +0000 Blueberry 1355407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@torchwood: thank you so much! I'm glad you said something because I tend to be drawn to the hunter green and plum colors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355403 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:34:10 +0000 Torchwood 1355403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Blueberry: Don't go too small, bigger is generally easier. I use an H hook and worsted weight yarn usually. Bigger than that wouldn't even be bad. Also, do NOT use a dark colored yarn to start out. It makes it a lot harder to see what part of the stitch you're working into.</p> <p>@LemonLong: I love that! I tried to learn to knit, but it wasn't worth the time it took me. I agree that crochet goes faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355310 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:09:42 +0000 Blueberry 1355310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been wanting to learn forever! I watch YouTube videos on it but I haven't been brave enough to go for it.. Any recommendations on the best size hook and yarn to start with? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355190 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:39:23 +0000 LemonLong 1355190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a sweater I crocheted a few months ago. I wish I had time to do more. I also knit, but crocheting seems to go a lot faster. </p> [attach=2482/14/mziv9o.448x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355154 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:30:55 +0000 mfa_lady 1355154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: You know, with knitting AND crochet, finishing is the part I'm worst at. I guess that's because it's the thing I do the least, if you know what I mean. ;) Have you gotten on Ravelry? You have to register, but it's free, and there are so many free patterns at every level! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355073 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:16:54 +0000 sorrycharlie 1355073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: @Torchwood: I agree! it took several times of me watching MIL's every move, and her undoing it and making me redo it. she actually moved my hands/fingers for me a few times. I finally got it with some practice, and now it feels simple! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355049 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:11:52 +0000 Torchwood 1355049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: Starting out is actually the hardest part to learn! When I'm showing someone how, I usually do the chain and first row for them, then have them try. I wouldn't feel bad for having trouble! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355016 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:06:33 +0000 photojane 1355016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: SO CUTE.</p> <p>My BFF and I tried to learn in college. We bought a bunch of needles, yarn, books, and watched a million youtube videos. We couldn't even get one line. It was sad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1355003 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:04:25 +0000 Torchwood 1355003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do! Hooray for you learning! I mostly make hats, which I sell on Etsy. My pictures are awful though! I just bought a book that's the complete Night Before Christmas in amigurumi. So little Santa, little reindeer, little mouse, etc. I'm really looking forward to making toys for the baby! </p> [attach=3674/14/mzitne.600x447.Denver-20130430-00415.jpg] [attach=3674/14/mzitnf.450x600.Northeast-Jefferson-20121127-00310.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354968 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:59:08 +0000 sorrycharlie 1354968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: those are ADORABLE! I want to go to the library and look for a book now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354965 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:58:40 +0000 sandy 1354965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to just make scarves and small bags but I bought a book of patterns and started making small toys recently. The book has super easy to follow instructions and the patterns are easy to follow. I posted these recently but here are a few of the toys I made </p> [attach=429/14/mzitdt.450x600.image.jpg] [attach=429/14/mzitdv.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354950 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:56:33 +0000 catlady 1354950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to, but all I did was make scarves for myself and I ended up with way too many. Hehe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354942 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:55:26 +0000 LemonLong 1354942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I crochet. Patterns are easy to follow. Just google the stitch abbreviations if you aren't familiar with them to see how to complete the stitch. After that it's just counting and keeping track of where you are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354926 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:53:07 +0000 tinyperson 1354926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's my New Years resolution! Picked up hooks and yarn last week :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354913 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:51:14 +0000 twodoghouse 1354913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just started trying to learn via YouTube videos because I wanted to be a crafty mom. But I swear I've given myself carpal tunnel in the last week! I think I grip it too tightly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354910 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:50:55 +0000 Mae 1354910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I learned last year, so fun! I should pick a project for myself, come to think of it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354909 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:50:48 +0000 sorrycharlie 1354909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: I loved that I could just gently pull it all apart! very cool. :) I would like to look into the granny square ones! I'm totally intrigued by how people use the different colors, etc. I'm not even sure how to "tie off" the blanket when I'm done, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354856 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:40:43 +0000 mfa_lady 1354856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love crocheting! I learned a little over a year ago, and it's so much less stressful than knitting to me - because it's so easy to pull stitches out and start before the mess-up. :)</p> <p>I find that granny square blankets are easy to make - you can just make one giant square, keep making it bigger and bigger. It's a great way to get a feel for the stitches! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-crochet#post-1354715 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:21:24 +0000 sorrycharlie 1354715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just learned a basic chain! And I guess how to go back along it in the loop :) No idea what the technical terms are. My MIL bought me a hook (I think 6?) and taught me. I'm working on a blanket for LO!</p> <p>I want to learn more but am lost as to how! Are patterns easy to figure out and follow? </p>