new crocheter

[mrcltajh]

Although I have been knitting for over 35 years I have only started crocheting 7 weeks ago. So far I have crocheted two blankets, a poncho, a circular cushion and a waistcoat. I like the patchwork design of crochet but prefer to use only 1 colour and perhaps a second for edging. I like to use different stitches to create texture. I only wish I had started to crochet years ago but in the past every time I tried I crocheted too tight. So I'm going to a crochet class once a week and loving it.

[Susan2014]

WELCOME mrcitajh to CT. Sounds like you'll fit in just fine. Going to a Grout class that a great help. We have lots of Patterns & Videos on-line so ask if you need anything OK.? Nice to have you in our Group. HUGS Susan MJ

[kl1000]

Welcome! I am Larisa doily maker

[teresah]

Hiyaa mrcltajh, It sounds to me that your are doing just great with all you have been able to do in just 7 weeks.. Maybe you might post them so we can share.. Also, Welcome to CT.. I would like to tell you that you on on a site with very friendly and helpful members..With that said, if you have any questions, please allow us to assist you.. Enjoy crochet talk... Teresa

[blueeyes68]

Hello mrcltajh, it is great to meet you. Welcome to Crochet Talk. We are so excited that you are joining our wonderful group. Look around and enjoy meeting the great people here. If you have any questions there are a lot of great people here that will do all we can to answer them for you. Hopefully you will share your projects with us soon. Debbie

[determined_to-crochet]

Hello and welcome to Crochet Talk! I have been knitting (Continental Style) and crocheting for three years, and enjoy both crafts very much! It sounds like you are crocheting quite well and fast! It's a pleasure to meet you!
Again, welcome to the forum!

[Barbara G.]

Welcome to Crochet Talk! We are excited to have you here as a member! Please feel free to share with the members about your crochet adventures, or if you have any questions! This is a wonderful group of people we have on site! Thanks for joining us!

[Miss Shirley]

Hi mrcltajh Welcome I tried knitting and made a shell and a prayer shawl. I am not that coordinated and kept dropping stitches every time my husband interrupt me I felt like tearing his head off. I quit crocheting 31 years ago due to illness but back at it again been doing it for 2 years now. Enjoying it immensely. I have made lots of things from table runners, place mats and matching napkins holders, fingerless gloves and matching scarves, Barvarian and Crocodile head band , baby hats and matching booties lots of things. You see I joined Annie's and get kits from here every month and now I believe I am and intermediate. Well you have a nice day and take care. You will learns lots of things and the ladies will help you in any questions you ask them they have helped me a lot.

[Theresa L]

Wow! That's an impressive number of projects for the amount of time you mentioned! You must have a lot of time to be able to crochet so much! Good for you! I'm glad you found crochet now!.

[Miss Shirley]

Hi Theresa L yes I have lots of time for I am disable. I could not concentrate because I suffer from bipolar and post-traumatic stress. Due to a bad marriage and divorce. I don't mean to tell anyone my problems but you see I became a survivor. I went across the fine line and back again. I have a Psychiatrist who give me meds that I have to take the rest of my life. I can deal with that for I am faithful in taking them for I learned my lesson. Now I am retired. I love to Crochet it is my thing and it is good for the mind. Well thank you for the compliment and you take care