What has been your biggest frustration so far in crocheting?

[drice1976]

For me, it was purchasing a soft type of yarn that is wavy. I was attempting to make a shawl with it and went against the advice of my MIL who said it would be too hard to use that yarn. Was she right! That was several years ago and I still have that yarn. Everytime I've tried to use it, I end up taking out all the stitches in frustration. Recently I decided to take it on again and make a scarf for myself out of it. I'm bound and determined to use that yarn one way or another! LOL

[crochetgal]

What yarn was it you purchased?

My biggest frustration right now is the fact that my hands won't let me use the small thread hooks any more. I've done fine crochet work for years and not being able to use anything smaller than a size 3 can really be irritating at times. Old age is creeping up on me!

[Sweet Sue]

Have you tried the new crochet hooks with the larger wooden handles? They take a little getting used to, but they sure have helped me. They sell them at most of the craft and hobby stores, and the number of sizes is a little limited, but it might be worth your time to check them out. We can't let a little thing like age stop us from our crocheting!!

[Maryjane]

My biggest frustrations are not enough time and not knowing which project to do! I have a tendency to crochet things because it's a good pattern or just because! I have some many ideas at once-especially after reading the new posts here!

[bkaren6020]

I totally agree. My fingers hurt like crazy, but I am determind. I check back quite often on you Etsy site. The shawls you make to sell aren't they made out of thinner yarn? They are beautiful, your pattern is lovely. Question for you? Do you keep all those yarns in stock? I love your shop.

[fairynatb]

Mine was a amigurumi pattern when I started to try them out...to be honest, i had not read it was supposed to be worked in spiral so i kept undoing all the stitches since i never seemed to be finishing a round! when i worked that out, i was amazed at how easy it really is! silly me!

[Barbara G.]

Hello all,

I guess my biggest frustration is not having enough time to do what I want to do! :0)

[giftedchild]

Hello all,

I guess my biggest frustration is not having enough time to do what I want to do! :0)

I'm kind of in the same boat as you, Barbi, at this time. I really hope I could have more spare time to do more projects soon

[Catdoll]

I've been frustrated when I've taken the time to make something nice for someone, just to realize that they really don't appreciate the time or effort put into the project. Maybe I just need an attitued adjustment lol.

[khammit]

My passion is to make quality charity items. I have been messin' around with granny squares because I love color and this is a great way to indulge that. However, my square are wonky- meaning, they don't line up correctly from color to color. I did some research and have been turning them aka flipping them around to the opposite sides. I also am thinking that a bigger hook will help even more. So those things help, but now what to do with all those yarn ends?? I really want to make some nice pieces for lapghans and semi-comforters for nursing home residents. I know that when and if those items get washed, it will be with hot water and cheap detergent. I am at a loss for what to do to make the yarn ends look nice on either side, ect.

I am soliciting any 'granny sqaure' gurus out there to chime in and be the boss of me on this and tell me what to do.