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Thread: Do you crochet with thread?
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06-15-2017, 01:55 PM #101
Hi, spoula. Tks for your recommendation. We have a Michael's in a city near here (we are country mice) but they don't stock exactly the same stuff as the Michaels stores in the States; needless to say, yours have more stuff. I will see what I can find.
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06-18-2017, 08:18 AM #102
I started a table cloth YEARS ago. I don't think I'm going to finish getting it large enough for the table. It has taken WAY too long and it takes days to do one row now. I'll use it for a smaller table. I love the look but don't have the patience anymore to take that long on a project. Too long for the satisfaction feeling. lol
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06-18-2017, 10:31 AM #103
Here's a thread pattern by Kim Guzman. It's just lovely. Took me a month to make.
Ravelry: Cinnamon Fling pattern by Kim Guzman---HarriEtta
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06-19-2017, 01:47 PM #104
I have been crocheting for over 50 years. I was terrified to crochet with thread. Desperation is truly something else. I wanted to make clothes for Barbie. I know there are many patterns for her made with yarn. BUT, I found I really was not satisfied with that. Everything was so bulky. So I purchased my first ball of thread, some patterns, off of Ebay and a number 7 needle. This was just about 12 years ago. I then followed the pattern to make a bride dress for Barbie. It was so awkward at first. My hands were just use to using yarn. It took me months for me to adjust. Now I have not only made doll clothes, doilies, decorations, jewlery and many other items. I love it and mix up one day using thread, and then the next working with yarn. Just don't give up. Like I said, it takes a while for the hands to adjust, but it is well worth it. Good luck.
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06-19-2017, 02:42 PM #105
Really happy to hear your story, Gladys. I haven't worked with tiny thread & hook in 40 years (I started crocheting as a teenager with such thread & hook!) and now I want to make a really nice doily so your story is what I need to hear.
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06-23-2017, 06:54 AM #106
Sometimes I do, but only small projects. Because I too think it's more difficult. I have to actually look at what I'm doing too much with thread. I like to use yarn, as once your pattern is established, you can pretty much do it without looking. Just a glance now & then is all you really need.
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10-09-2017, 09:29 AM #107
I love to crochet with thread. I especially like the lacy look of size 30 crochet thread in vintage doilies, but sadly my eyes aren't what they used to be so it's harder to see the stitches. I did buy a pair of Mag eyes from Mary Maxim that seem like they're going to help, but I think they have been discontinued in that catalog. I am looking online for another source, but haven't found one yet. I still crochet doilies, but use size 10 thread.
LJ
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10-09-2017, 06:18 PM #108
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10-17-2017, 09:25 PM #109
Hello Barbara,
My sister-in-law's mother tried to teach me with thread and I just couldn't get it. I was 15. Boy.....has that been a day or two ago. Then my mother-in-law taught me on yarn and I have been hooked ever since. I prefer to work with yarn but have done some little things in thread.
Myra
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10-18-2017, 01:17 PM #110
Be careful, and pace yourself! I didn’t, and I am having to take at least a week off from crocheting because I almost gave myself carpul tunnel! I’m investing in some ergonomic crochet hooks to see if they will help.
LJLast edited by Lady Jane; 10-18-2017 at 01:20 PM. Reason: Typo