tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post600909315427054970..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Learning to CrochetScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-920071565440733082008-11-19T12:32:00.000-09:002008-11-19T12:32:00.000-09:00I find crocheting to be easier than knitting. With...I find crocheting to be easier than knitting. With knitting there's all that counting and paying attention. I totally zone out when I crochet. It's a very comforting hobby -- an activity to do while I'm feeling lethargic. I'm crocheting a scarf and hat set for a friend this winter.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182686087455916796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-506403231381791452008-11-19T06:41:00.000-09:002008-11-19T06:41:00.000-09:00Oh wow, you are so talented! My Mom, she knits, cr...Oh wow, you are so talented! My Mom, she knits, crochets and does tatting and I have always wanted to follow her footsteps but the Hubs says no way. There is just no way I am patient enough for it. I tried knitting 20 yrs ago and needless to say, I didn't finish anything. I still do hope though that I'd be able to do this one day, carry on my Mom's legacy....and reading about you doing it inspires me :-)Mamapumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136340981231146406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12669193191694119662008-11-18T22:02:00.000-09:002008-11-18T22:02:00.000-09:00I learned how to do basic crochet stuff on my fing...I learned how to do basic crochet stuff on my fingers when I was little and then graduated to the H hook when I was eight or nine and then lost interest in it for twenty years :) I just started crocheting again last winter to give my hands something to do while I was watching television and now I want to run out and buy a bunch of fabric so that I can try your purses! Those are so cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-31336033866662033152008-11-18T21:31:00.000-09:002008-11-18T21:31:00.000-09:00Thanks again ;-) For posting these easy instructio...Thanks again ;-) For posting these easy instructions I promise that by next year I will have this mastered!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103446089299198799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-9994483426863251162008-11-18T21:14:00.000-09:002008-11-18T21:14:00.000-09:00My great grandmother taught me how to do a chain s...My great grandmother taught me how to do a chain stitch 3 or 4 times and never got around to teaching me any more than that. When I was preg and on bedrest, I tried to learn to crochet, but I always had to choose the hard patterns with the odd stitches. Well I also never was sure if it was the front stitch or back stitch to go through, thank you for so clearly explaining that normally its both.<BR/><BR/>I did teach myself to knit whild on bedrest and knit everyone socks for Christmas that year, and made 2 pair of baby booties. <BR/><BR/>Then when I had surgury done about a year later, I taught myself how to tat and made christmas gifts with tatting.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for the very clear instructions.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095540983427609774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-22194571801920766402008-11-18T18:05:00.000-09:002008-11-18T18:05:00.000-09:00Isn't the library the best? Or maybe it's ...Isn't the library the best? Or maybe it's the books that are? They sure make a nice couple.<BR/>I learned to crochet from a lady I worked with. She was a master at it. Always making this and that for her grandchildren. I picked up The Complete Idiot's Guide To Knitting & Crocheting after she showed me how.<BR/>It's been so long since I picked up the crochet hook I'm so glad I have that book. I highly recommend it. It's just so informative. Of course the net helps too with all the great tutorials via video now.<BR/>I was so tickled about finally learning to knit. I taught myself using that book. I don't know how to quite read the patterns and such. It's still like a foreign language and I sill have more to learn.<BR/>I'm with you. There are so many great patterns and ideas floating around. I want to make soo many things. I keep telling myself. Walk first then run. :)<BR/>Do I leave the longest comments ever or what?all over the maphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683876349920004494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-10538158059836725902008-11-18T16:18:00.000-09:002008-11-18T16:18:00.000-09:00I so prefer to crochet (It's so easy by comparison...I so prefer to crochet (It's so easy by comparison) and am struggling so much with knitting! LOLthreesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-48130376674267434912008-11-18T15:35:00.000-09:002008-11-18T15:35:00.000-09:00Those are great! I have tried learning to crochet,...Those are great! I have tried learning to crochet, but it is really hard and I didn't have the patience. I have respect for those who do it!Munchkins and Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984593709136419924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-85572372491871286842008-11-18T13:47:00.000-09:002008-11-18T13:47:00.000-09:00oh, i just taught myself to knit back in august. ...oh, i just taught myself to knit back in august. i was afraid to try because i always failed at crochet, but with internet videos, i got it! i have tried several times over the years to teach myself to crochet but it was so hard! finally, FINALLY, this month i think i got it. at the mo i'm working on a blanket. it should be done soon....<BR/><BR/>and if you're on ravelry, i am fukuokagirl. feel free to add me as a friend! :Dillaheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109064612619771372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-80585774640889710742008-11-18T11:50:00.000-09:002008-11-18T11:50:00.000-09:00This is the next thing I want to learn, but that m...This is the next thing I want to learn, but that means I would have to take a break from knitting and I CAN'T DO IT :) I am obsessed with knitting. Those purses are just adorable- you always have the best crafts.<BR/><BR/>PS- We need to collaborate on some stuff- we always think of the same things :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-78855427219747356772008-11-18T10:28:00.000-09:002008-11-18T10:28:00.000-09:00You're so brave! I finally checked out a crochet ...You're so brave! I finally checked out a crochet video from the library (Melissa Leapman) in order to finish a knitted cardigan at the hem, wrists and neckline. It was the allure of the finished garment that got me through the crochet parts.Marie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02358976552469177345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23153989790958565102008-11-18T09:05:00.000-09:002008-11-18T09:05:00.000-09:00I've been crocheting since I was little and I have...I've been crocheting since I was little and I have been too afraid to try knitting (although I really like the look of the patterns.) Good job teaching yourself!! My Mom taught me and it still took me a while to get it down! I like the looks of the fabric purse. I learned how to crochet leis last year so I've been making those like crazy.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336693769412372305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-62204733240006112682008-11-18T09:01:00.000-09:002008-11-18T09:01:00.000-09:00I can crochet but it's the knitting that I find di...I can crochet but it's the knitting that I find difficult. And try learning either one of them from a left handed mom! Talk about hard.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5226848176288792962008-11-18T08:58:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:58:00.000-09:00I took a class on knitting and crocheting when I w...I took a class on knitting and crocheting when I was 16. I enjoyed it. I haven't picked up needles since though. I have wanted to. But now I'm into sewing and with three kids There's not much time to do that either. The patterns seam easy enough that i can teach my daughter to do it! I think she will enjoy it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566308108036526476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-89053629437024155862008-11-18T08:53:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:53:00.000-09:00Tell me it is harder to do when you are left hande...Tell me it is harder to do when you are left handed. Please. <BR/>Most people have given up on me... the last book I read said if you are left handed learn to do it with your right. sigh.<BR/><BR/>I'll keep trying.Ann On and On...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06615400031267355211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-68813505929389333552008-11-18T08:48:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:48:00.000-09:00I learned to crochet first, and so I think it's a ...I learned to crochet first, and so I think it's a no-brainer. Knitting? Knitting looks very, very HARD!! My university has a craft center where they offer classes on knitting, sewing, crochet, blacksmithing, woodworking, glass making, etc. I think the knitting class is in the near future for me.<BR/><BR/>These crochet patterns are great! More stuff to try...Alison aka Baby Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825788833192752477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88462157988170633492008-11-18T08:41:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:41:00.000-09:00My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was twe...My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was twelve. I still love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5586715518621895322008-11-18T08:17:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:17:00.000-09:00I know how to crochet and the purses are adorable....I know how to crochet and the purses are adorable...do you have a link to the written instructions or do I need to watch the tutorial and write them down? great additional pattern links too, thanks!WeeDragonflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591492277292971137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-82753643948134958412008-11-18T08:03:00.000-09:002008-11-18T08:03:00.000-09:00My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was ver...My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was very young. I would crochet miles of chain. Finally, she taught me the double-stitch and how to turn, and baby I was off! I crocheted scarf after scarf after scarf. After scarf.<BR/><BR/>Over the years, I taught myself more complicated stitches and made some really nice afghans and bedspreads. Now, though, I'm really interested in the smaller projects (for Christmas presents) so PERFECT TIMING with this post!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117084634845147874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-53600034443966068822008-11-18T07:55:00.000-09:002008-11-18T07:55:00.000-09:00I taught myself to crochet the same way you taught...I taught myself to crochet the same way you taught yourself how to knit. I can't learn to knit worth a darn! I think it is much harder than crocheting....maybe it's the coordination of both hands and two needles. I think that's funny we had opposite experiences....or it could be we are used to the thing we learned first.Montserrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056974831892116493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8902288790414854662008-11-18T07:26:00.000-09:002008-11-18T07:26:00.000-09:00I was taught to knit by my mother and grandmother,...I was taught to knit by my mother and grandmother, and to crochet by my best friend's grandmother when I was 6. I can knit adequately, but I have trouble with the two needles. My left hand just isn't coordinated enough. With just the one needle I do fine. I've never tried to use the cloth strips though - that looks fun. One year I made scarves for everyone for Christmas (21 in all) out of that godawful fuzzy yarn. Couldn't see a thing.<BR/>The fact that you taught yourself is quite impressive. It's a lot like teaching yourself to play the piano. It's doable, but much harder.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-80016820067478749102008-11-18T07:16:00.000-09:002008-11-18T07:16:00.000-09:00At last I have something to say! Which is, I think...At last I have something to say! Which is, I think knitting is way harder because two needles are much harder to control than one. I've been crocheting since I was twelve and I think once you know how to do a double crochet (easy), after just a little practice, it's easy to teach yourself the other stuff. Anyway, I usually do crochet baby blankets for my friends' baby showers, because it's always nice to have something made by hand and it's a more productive way to pass time watching tv!Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-89823765754154664712008-11-18T07:13:00.000-09:002008-11-18T07:13:00.000-09:00You're insane-knitting is a LOT harder. I taught m...You're insane-knitting is a LOT harder. <BR/><BR/>I taught myself both-aside from the knit cast on. Crochet is a lot easier-a lot more zen...<BR/><BR/>I think I learned off About.comthordorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162106158955358865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-78810016105309156492008-11-18T06:48:00.000-09:002008-11-18T06:48:00.000-09:00I learned knitting from a tutorial on You Tube thi...I learned knitting from a tutorial on You Tube this past year. I know the basic stitch and have made several scarves as gifts, but I'd love to learn how to follow/read a pattern and do more complicated projects ( :Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08576466522727800502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-65886779805809737232008-11-18T06:41:00.000-09:002008-11-18T06:41:00.000-09:00Sewing, crocheting, knitting, tatting... all those...Sewing, crocheting, knitting, tatting... all those things require such patience! I'm a fast craft kind of girl, so I admire those that can get through the more tedious projects!Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602022032114765911noreply@blogger.com