Beginner's Crochet Kit?

calico · Post by **calico** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:37 am

I'm sort of confused by your question...it sounds like, from your description that she would like to start 'quilting' again ( rather than crochet) because of how you describe it...
In any case, I would think a hobby store like JoAnns or Hobby Lobby would be a good place to start!

jocellogirl · Post by **jocellogirl** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:36 am

I've just been looking on the Sew & so website and have found this
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Pipp ... -2007.aspx" target="_blank
It looks fairly simple and comes with detailed instructions, plus it's reduced in price.

calico · Post by **calico** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:38 pm

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jocellogirl · Post by **jocellogirl** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:57 pm

talamasca wrote:That bag is perfect and useable so I bought the last one!

Result!!!

I have a confession to make too. There were 2 of those crochet kits left this morning and I bought the other one

. I've been sorting through my granny's needlework which I inherited after her and my grandad died. There's cross stich (not much), tapestries (loads), knitting (enough wool to reach to the moon) and a bit of crochet. She showed me how to crochet once but I've long since forgotten and I'd love to learn again, so thanks for nudging me in the right direction and 'making' me buy the kit

jocellogirl · Post by **jocellogirl** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:55 pm

I went for Sparklies 'Ink' hand dyed fabric, 28 count with an opalescent sheen. It was on offer during Halloween, so I got a piece with Purple Dragon in mind. There's a picture of it on page 49 of the postman thread in the general category http://www.crossstitchforum.com/viewtop ... &start=960" target="_blank
I plan on not stitching the background and stitching 2 over 1 tent stitch. I don't know when I'll be starting him though

I'm a bit wary of doing another project with a stitched black background, as my Trio has a black background and while the black is relatively quick to stitch it can be a bit soul destroying!! However, I haven't stitched on black yet and thought it might be a bit on the tricky side for over 1 on 28 count, so I've gone for a pretty compromise which hopefully will be easier to stitch than an all black fabric. I'll look out for you starting yours and that will probably make me want to start mine!!

carolanne · Post by **carolanne** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:05 pm

That's a really cute bag. I think I could do that without a pattern. Granny Squares are a lot of fun. I will have to show this to my friend next time we are together.

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:22 pm

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Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:59 pm

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