Getting back into crochet

@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I like having something to do with my hands. I've done a lot of crochet in my day.

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Hillary Ralston

@hillhjill (23717)

• United States

19 Jul 23

@JudyEv that's so awesome, I like keeping my hands busy as well.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (19584)

• London, England

19 Jul 23

I have taken up watercolour painting, again. I was pretty useless in younger days and haven't gotten any better. Still it does keep me quiet for ages!

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

Good for you. I'm hopeless at anything arty but my Mum could draw well. They are having a Paint Mingle and Sip in the clubroom on Friday but it's oil-painting I think. Do you paint anything in particular?

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jul 23

@Ronrybs There are a couple here who have written about how they going about painting with watercolours and it sounds very complicated - putting on washes first and all sorts of carry-on. Of course, the results are worth all the effort.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (19584)

• London, England

26 Jul 23

@JudyEv I am following an online course, so at the moment it is learning technique. Who knew water could be so complicated!

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47083)

• India

19 Jul 23

The above ones look quite well made. Such hobbies can take some skill but can be very satisfying to create.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47083)

• India

19 Jul 23

@JudyEv Best of wishes in your new project. It must be the peak of Winters in your area?

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I like to have something to do with my hands. I will try to buy the wool tomorrow.

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@allknowing (137781)

• India

20 Jul 23

I am no good at any needle work. How many have you planned to make?

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@allknowing (137781)

• India

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv I remember you made some for charity

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

The lady concerned wants two so I'll make those first then see if anyone else wants one.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)

• China

19 Jul 23

It is nice of you to crochet for them ! I know you have crocheting down to a science.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)

• China

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv Ladies in Your lifestyle village will be oohing and aahing once again when they see the beanies you crochet for them.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

@changjiangzhibin89 Thanks. I purchased the wool today but I've having trouble finding the right beads.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I'm looking forward to doing one and putting a photo of it here. I don't think I should use their photo. I have downloaded the pattern and hopefully I can get the yarn tomorrow. And thanks for the kind words.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

19 Jul 23

Very nice! Is crocheting hard to learn?

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The Horse

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv I wonder if I could "get it."

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

@TheHorse I think mostly it would just be a matter of sticking with it.

@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

Not really but for starters, you're all fingers and thumbs trying to hold the wool and needle. Like everything, it's just a knack.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112966)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jul 23

No, you're not missing a thing, it seems so many internet retailers use the ole 'hurry before they're all gone' spiel to get more buyers.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

Crazy, isn't it? It's just a pattern.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112966)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Jul 23

Yeah but to them its money.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

20 Jul 23

You make such beautiful things Judy. Just gorgeous.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

Thanks. I'm looking forward to making these beanies.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37379)

• Toccoa, Georgia

19 Jul 23

I can do a few basic crochet stitches.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

Even the fancy patterns are really just a combination of the basic stitches. I like it because it grows more quickly than knitting.

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@DaddyEvil (137634)

• United States

19 Jul 23

I understand physical stores saying they've got a limited number of something left but an online store isn't the same. They can't "run out" of anything. Whoever posted that is a bit on the mental side, in my opinion.

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@DaddyEvil (137634)

• United States

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv That may be it...

I'm glad you got your pattern, at least.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

Or else they think we're stupid.

Anyway, I have my pattern now so it's all good.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 Jul 23

The doll clothes are cute. My mother tried to teach me to crochet but I couldn’t get the hang of it.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

It took me a while to get the hang of it too but I've done a lot over the years now.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv That’s great. I’ve made quilts and other sewing over the years but no crochet.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16503)

• Raurkela, India

19 Jul 23

They look really cute. Happy that you still crochet. I used to but I get tired very soon. My hands start paining.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I'm hoping my hands will cope. Once I get started, I don't like to stop but I might have to be strict with myself.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16503)

• Raurkela, India

20 Jul 23

@JudyEv Yes, you don't feel like stopping when you are interested in something. Take care.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

19 Jul 23

@JudyEv I remember your beanies.Weren't they a hit before and now they are a hit again? I have no idea how sites work and do not understand too how they could run out of patterns. I am glad you have some time to make them.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I can do them in the evenings. I've read the pattern and they're not hard.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

19 Jul 23

@JudyEv I am glad that the pattern is not hard and you can do them in the evenings.

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@florelway (23286)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

25 Jul 23

I love doing crochet but only using simple designs. I have sweaty hands and I cannot make good output.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jul 23

I'm always very careful working with white wool as it's easy for it to get a bit stained/dirty/whatever.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (93893)

• United States

19 Jul 23

I love the little outfits! It’s a great hobby to get back into.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

I need something to do with my hands in the evenings.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (47670)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

19 Jul 23

I'd like to see the Christmas beanie...

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

I'll take a photo once I've done one. It's in 10 ply wool so shouldn't take me long.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (58720)

• Portugal

19 Jul 23

My mother taught me crochet. The dresses in the picture are so beautiful, I can imagine the dolls with them dressed.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 23

The outfits were done in fine cotton. I'd be battling to do them now.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (181717)

• United States

19 Jul 23

Sooo cute. You're very talented. All I ever made was a granny square throw. Enjoy your day.

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

The granny squares are so versatile. You can make all sorts of things from them.

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DINNERLADY

@lazydaizee (6735)

• United Kingdom

19 Jul 23

I enjoy crochet too because it is so much easier than knitting. I like the picture of the doll`s clothes that you made, was it a complicated pattern?

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@JudyEv (342112)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jul 23

Crocheting with such fine cotton is a bit fiddly but not hard otherwise. Actually I had the doll and made the pattern up as I went along so that it would be a good fit. I had to remember to have the neck opening big enough to get the dress over the doll's head. There are tiny buttons at the neck.

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M Cheung

@Beestring (14693)

• Hong Kong

19 Jul 23

Those doll garments are cute. I am never good at crocheting.

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