Things I have learnt from Crocheting...
1. When working with a pattern where size changes are given in parentheses, circle or highlight all of the changes for the size you are making before you start. This reduces the amount of time frogging.
2. If your having some trouble with the item you are making, as for help. This certainly does reduce the amount of frustation and heartache and frogging.
3. Dont be afraid to experiment with patterns, yarns, thread.
4. Put your hand up to be a pattern tester. It is a great way to learn new techiques and make new friends.
5. Dont shy away from projects because they are labelled expert, give it a go, you might just be an expert and dont know it.
6. Nothing should get in the way of making something. If you like it, make it. If someone doesnt, well that is there preference and shouldnt stop you from doing what your doing.
Hi Julie,
How do you get to be a pattern tester? I am a fairly experienced knitter but have fallen in love with crochet this year (thanks to the Stitch & Bitch Crochet book - the happy hooker - do you know it? ) I'd love the experience... xa
You have to keep an eye out for designers (your fellow crocheters) who have created something new...and put your hand up and say that you would love to test their pattern when they have written it down. In most cases, the designer will say ok and you work on their design and find errors or if you find something confusing, they will look at the method they used for writing their pattern.
If you're not a member of Crochetville you should join up, as it is full of crocheting and crocheter and there is a forum where they are looking just for testers.
I have heard of those books, but have not had the chance to have a look in them. Will keep searching my bookstores for them.
I have ordered crochet books off Amazon.com. They cannot be beaten for price and convenience. I am struggling as a new crocheter. I do like it but give me a BEGINNER crochet pattern for an item such as facecloth, etc.
I really waant to do edging around hankerchiefs. Have any suggestions?
Thank you.