Been crocheting all my life

[Jeltroy]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first time here, so I thought I would tell you a bit about myself. I have been crocheting ever since I was a young girl. And that's been over 40 years. I am self taught. When I was about 9 years old, I saw the most amazing crocheted lacy doily. It was so delicate and beautiful. I was fascinated by it. I knew at that moment, that I wanted to learn how it was made. So that's when I starting using every cent of my baby sitting money to buy the supplies and instructional books I needed. And I found that I took to it very easily and was hooked for life.

Believe it or not, I find crocheting a lot easier than knitting, which I also tried, but failed at. Although my favorite type of crocheting is thread crochet, I have worked on many other crochet projects using yarn, such as blankets, booties, hats, purses, and many more.

One thing though, I have never been very good at reading crochet symbol charts. I find it a lot easier to work on a pattern that is written out. So my goal now is to learn how to read the symbols, and if I still find them confusing, I hope to at least be able to decipher them enough to be able to convert them to written instructions.

Well, don't want to ramble on too long. Just want to say I'm glad I'm here. Maybe I'll find some wonderful tips and ideas for projects. And maybe I can be of help to someone else. No matter how experienced someone is, I believe there is always something to learn.

[kl1000]

Welcome to the Forum. I crochet doilies

[Jeltroy]

I like to crochet crinoline lady doilies, and others that are different from the norm. Might be working on a large butterfly doily soon.

[kl1000]

I think I have one book with crinoline ladies... used to collect them long ago. Write me privately

[Jeltroy]

I'm new to this site. As soon as I figure out how to wright private message, I will. By the way, I sell my crochet crinoline doilies on ebay.

[kl1000]

Click by left mouse button on my name and you will see menu - select "Private message"

[DonnaPBradshaw]

Glad to have you on CT! it's a great site and hopefully you will meet some awesome people who are more than happy to help you!

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is a pleasure to meet you and have you here with us! Please enjoy your time here among crochet friends!

[AudreyL]

Welcome from Pa. Very nice to have you with us

[Jean Marie]

Hi Jeltroy,
Welcome, happy to have you.