Howdy from Texas!!

[flordemaga]

I joined the group last week . I am married, and have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. I have been crocheting doilies since 1975 but less than a year ago I joined a local crochet group that makes afghans, hats and baby items (we work with yarn!!) to donate to charity. It is a very rewarding experience. I am looking forward to learn from you and to share what I can and know if possible!! Crochet is my passion and my therapy!!

[Theresa L]

Hello Flordemaga! I love crocheting and don't get to do near enough. I love doilies but can never get them to lay flat. What's your secret?

[Susan2014]

Hello Texas, Glad to have you join CT. We are here to chat or help so join in any time. Im from MN Susan MJ

[flordemaga]

I do not worry so much about "gauge" and use the hook size that I think will help me keeping them flat. I can usually can tell after a couple of rounds if the hook size is all right or not!! After I finish my doilies, I wet them and stretch them in a board using non-rust pins.. This is my method and it works for me.. Sometimes I use spray starch, but prefer just water..

[flordemaga]

Hi! Susan.. I am looking forward to be a part of this group.. Adios!!!

[bettybee10]

Hey flordemanga. Welcome to crochet talk

[kl1000]

Hello from Europe. I crochet doileis

[flordemaga]

Hey flordemanga. Welcome to crochet talk

Thanks!!! Glad to be here!!

[flordemaga]

Hello from Europe. I crochet doileis

Lived in Berlin, Germany - 1975.. bought a booklet and thread at the PX and taught myself how to crochet doilies!! Have not stopped since!!

[Texas transplant]

Susan MJ, Did you do the Smurfs in your Avatar? If so Where did you find the pattern? I would love to make them for the great gran kids. Margaret