new to Crochet Talk

[eckpl@wi.rr.com]

Hello everyone.

I'm Laura from Wisconsin! My husband Paul and myself have been married for 46 years. We have 3 children, and 5 grandchildren.
I love to crochet and read. I've currently had fun crocheting scarves with Starbella.

I am also working on a sweater for my sister. But that's not going so well. But, I'm not giving up!!

[Maryd.]

Well done, Keep it up. Welcome to the forum.

[Anaisa]

Howdie and welcome....if you need some help let us know...we will try and help.

[Maryjane]

Hi Laura and welcome! My husband and I have been married for 37 years, and we have 3 children and 5 grands!! So glad you decided to join us!

[twinfaye]

Welcome and if you have pictures of your work we would love to see them. If we can help just ask and someone on here will know how. We are a funny and helpful bunch not always in that order.

[indyisis]

welcome, i'm from wisconsin too. central part. enjoy all of the topics that are discussed here and feel free to join in.

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is a pleasure to have you here on site with us! Hope you enjoy your stay!

[eckpl@wi.rr.com]

Thank you everyone for your great welcome!

I have the 2 smaller grandkids tomorrow, so I won't be on. But I know I'll enjoy this group!

[middy]

Thanks for the nice free patterns. I am a senior in a retirement home, and have always liked crocheting, knitting, and loom work. Have been making snowflakes, and just finished a rather complicated pattern. I use contact paper mounted on cardboard to stretch out my designs. Works well and is economical. This morning I was displaying one of the patterns, and the lights in our front room picked up color, and it was amazing that it turned a golden hue. It was interesting to experiment with different lights for different colors. I like the patterns with the personality faces. Also learned the Japanese way of crocheting that looks like knitting, as I have my crochet hook with a hole in the bottom, and that is where I thread a shoelace, and use it as the other needle - so have two as knitting needles. Makes a nice circle doily, without sewing sections together. Also have a pattern for making heels in stockings. Many of these have been from friends over the years. I am in my nineties, but don't feel like it ----We were Snowbirds for ten years, and gained from people in the preserves we stayed in. Still learn from others. Middy -

[twinfaye]

Welcome Middy, all ages are welcome and we have all ages here. Seems like you have lived an interesting life! We love pictures of your work.