Hey im new to this

mysonshine wrote

on Nov 6, 2009 9:55 PM

Im from manchester nh and i was wondering if anyone knows a place where i can go to learn how to crochet i want to learn desperatley but dont know anyone who can teach me or knows a place that they do, so any information would be a great help, thanks!!

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Nov 7, 2009 6:03 AM

mad for crochet!

I don't know about your area in particular, but have you asked around in any of your local yarn shops (LYS's)? Sometimes they are very knit-centric, but you may find a crochet friendly one that offers classes in crochet. If you search on You Tube for learn to crochet, you will find a lot of video tutorials to help you along. Try getting a book out of your local library, or buy one. Ask a lot of questions here on these forums and we can help you too. Good luck! but beware!... You may get hooked!! :)

zoe cro-z wrote

on Nov 7, 2009 6:58 AM

Welcome! and I agree with Sarahcrit. There are lots of great websites for crochet and knitting and Crochet Me is one of them. Just don't hesitate to ask.

Again Welcome!

Happy Crocheting,

chain4ever

Janine1 wrote

on Nov 9, 2009 5:17 AM

Hi and welcome! I agree, there are a lot of sites and YouTube has some great video tutorials. Also, Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet has a very good "how to" section, even down to diagrams differentiating left-handed and right-handed technique. Once you pick up the basic stitches, you can make anything with a little patience.

theonlynikki wrote

on Nov 12, 2009 8:57 AM

Like Janine said, there are tons of videos on You Tube and some other crochet sites. Also, JoAnn Fabrics stores have classes all the time. Check with the store closest to you and see if they have anything available.

Cheryl@130 wrote

on Nov 12, 2009 6:52 PM

Or you could stop into a senior center and ask if there is someone there who loves to crochet. I bet that person would love to have a visitor to teach and you could not only learn to crochet you could give something back...:)

Cheryl@130 wrote

on Nov 12, 2009 9:49 PM

Sorry didn't mean for that to post twice.

cnovis wrote

on Nov 22, 2009 5:22 PM

Carolyn Dombrowski

Hi, I am very new to crochet and in desperate need of help. I took one lesson at Joann's and learned a few stitches. Then I made several small projects like dish clothes and some hats where gauge didn't matter but I am attempting my first real project, a small sweater/jacket. I found the pattern on the lion brand web site. It's a free pattern called "BeBop Cardi". My problem...I did a swatch and the gauge looked perfect. But when I started (chain and first row), it seems to be too small. The pattern says the chest size is 29" but the chain and first row only measures 25". It seems to me that the bottom row should be 29" since the pattern increases at the sleeve. Please help. I seem to be able to read the pattern but have no confidence that this will fit my granddaughter. Thanks in advance for your help. Carolyn

Janine1 wrote

on Nov 23, 2009 11:39 AM

A lot of times your first row is tighter because you are working into a chain. You can try doing your base chain in a hook one size larger and then switching to the hook called for in the pattern. If, as you say, your gauge swatch is the correct size, you should not have any problem. Trust in yourself and you can make anything! Good luck!