Crocheters Thread

[HorseGirlAbby]

Hi! Hadn't done much crocheting lately up until Monday, when I found a yarn I really loved that fit a pattern I'd had saved for a shawl. I decided to go simple since my first shawl attempt was a fail. (I didn't like that yarn anyway, so it was ok.) And I'd had this pattern saved awhile, so it fit perfectly! About halfway done.
I used Lion Brand Mandala yarn Tranquil.
Pattern: Simple shawl by wilmadeView attachment 3759827

Beautiful! I love the colors.

 

[ILoveDaffy]

Beautiful! I love the colors.

Thanks! I love them too. The variety makes it a very versatile clothing item.

 

[SimpleJenn]

Gorgeous! I love triangle scarves!

 

[Finnie]

I crochet, my sister knits. She sent me this cartoon:

 

[ILoveDaffy]

I crochet, my sister knits. She sent me this cartoon:


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Love it! That's hilarious!

 

[SimpleJenn]

I crochet, my sister knits. She sent me this cartoon:


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Sending that to my sister in law!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Could one of you post how to hold the blasted yarn to make a stitch?
this is befuddling to me get one then cant replicate it.

 

[SimpleJenn]

Could one of you post how to hold the blasted yarn to make a stitch?
this is befuddling to me get one then cant replicate it.

Would a youtube video help? Also what kind of stitch are you making?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Would a youtube video help? Also what kind of stitch are you making?

I tried the books and videos it is the simple starting stitch I need picture just not getting set in my mind.

 

[NatJ]

Could one of you post how to hold the blasted yarn to make a stitch?
this is befuddling to me get one then cant replicate it.

I tried the books and videos it is the simple starting stitch I need picture just not getting set in my mind.

https://makeanddocrew.com/how-to-crochet-beginners-video-course-giveaway/
This page has a number of images showing how to hold the hook and the yarn.
(Scroll down to "how to hold the hook" and "how to hold the yarn.")
Further down, it shows what the yarn and hook need to do to make a chain or a single crochet (or various other stitches.)

Different people hold things in different ways for almost any craft, so it's a matter of finding the way that works for you (which is why I like things that show several options.)