Newbie to crochet talk

**myhodge** · 02-15-2013, 07:34 AM

Hi all,
I am new to this site. I am hoping to learn a lot about crocheting. I started crocheting when I was about 14 years old. I have only done the basic stitching. When I was about 17 I stopped crocheting. I have recently picked up hook at the age of 35. I have made some bags, totes, scarfs, and hats. I line and zipper my bags as well. I am now trying to learn cables and the crocodile stitch. It's been difficult. I use patterns but I stay with the beginner and easy patterns. I am not sure I am ready for intermediate or advanced patterns. Hopefully I can get some guidance here. I also want to learn how to create my own patterns.

**Anaisa** · 02-15-2013, 08:21 AM

Howdie, welcome and happy crocheting.

**kayemory** · 02-15-2013, 08:42 AM

Hi! We're glad you joined. You want to learn new stitches? Don't be afraid. To help you I would suggest that you go to YouTube and look up the stitches you want. That's where I learned how to do the crocodile stitch. There are a number of people teaching it. You decide who bests fits your style or who makes it easier for you. As long as I've been crocheting, I still go there for instructions on new stitches. Hope this helps!
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**imj9scrochetj9** · 02-15-2013, 08:44 AM

Myhodge, welcome! I bumped forward the thread that helped me learn the crocodile stitch. There is a video in that thread on either the second or third page. I found it easy to learn. I hope it helps you as well.

**kl1000** · 02-15-2013, 09:19 AM

Welcome to the Forum

**BarbySue** · 02-15-2013, 12:32 PM

Welcome to the forums! So glad you could join us. There are a bunch of helpful, talented people on this site. The video mentioned above is really good for learning the crocodile stitch. That is where I learned it and it is great! I'm now making an afghan with that stitch. I am also making an afghan with the basketweave stitch that I learned from doing the front post and back post stitch from this site. There is just a wealth of information here. Don't be afraid to ask questions someone is bound to come up with an answer for you.

Oh and we love pictures of projects! So if you have any pictures of your work and you get the time to post them we sure would like to see them. I look forward to chatting with you.

**myhodge** · 02-15-2013, 01:31 PM

If any of you can help. I dowloaded a pattern from redheart for a cable tote bag. I started the pattern and got stuck once I got to row 22 or so. There are stitches in the pattern that reference stitches from knit. The stitches are 2/2 LC and 2/2 RC. I searched and search for guidance on these stitches and there was none. Both stitches includes FPDC and cross double crochet. Not sure how this works.