Hello from Ohio

[dafydil]

Hi! I'm Lin from northeastern Ohio. My Grandma taught me to crochet some 60 years ago and I love it. My church group makes lapghans for nursing homes, hats and scarves for homeless people and shelters. Learning new stitches and patterns stimulates this old brain of mine.

[Jean Marie]

Hi Lin,
Welcome. What stitches or patterns are you making for the lapghans?

[dafydil]

Thank you, Jean Marie. Most recently, I've been using the Dutchess Lace, Larksfoot, and Slanted Shell Stitches for afghans, lapghans and baby blankets. I like the Bean, Half Double Crochet, and Grille Stitches for scarves because those stitches are dense and warm.

[sonnetta]

hello and welcome to the group. What town are you from? i was born and raised in canton, then lived in New Philadelphia for a short time, then moved to Cambridge, then moved to Sebring and now i am in Coshocton where I intend to stay. I have been crocheting 7 years

[Jean Marie]

I'm going to have to look those up since I'm not familiar with them - the ones for the lapghans.

[kl1000]

Welcome to the Forum. I crochet filet items

[Barbara G.]

Hello and welcome to the crochet forums! Nice to meet you and have you here with us!

[dafydil]

Thank you, sonnetta. I'm in Cleveland now (go Cavs!) but hoping to return to Twinsburg in the next year or so. I am looking forward to learning a lot from all the talented members here.

[dafydil]

Bless you, kl1000. My Grandparents and Mother came from Prague and Grandma did a lot of filet crochet. I could never quite develop the patience to do it well.

[dafydil]

Thank you, Barbra G. I've been reading the forum for about two years and learned a lot as well as finding some wonderful patterns. Everyone here is so open and sharing. It's a privilege to become a member.