Friday 19 July 2013

Crochet me a scarf.

I am someone who just wants to learn every new craft and when I found out from a friend about a 2 day crocheting retreat, I was just a bit excited. My friend and I meet some lovely and helpful people who showed us extreme beginners...think I couldn't even do a chain stitch, how to begin to crochet. It's extremely addictive and relaxing but I look forward to when I get a bit less stiff and a bit faster. 

We began by learning the chain stitch, followed by the double crochet and treble. It took me a good while to feel comfortable doing a treble stitch and I started a granny square. A granny square isn't too hard as it's really just 3 trebles, chain, 3 trebles, chain and then you add two chain to each corner. If this doesn't make sense to you, I suggest youtube.  I'm not a huge fan of the colour but am hoping to add some other colours and make a giant granny square.
The main project of the retreat was to make an infinity scarf which is a scarf with one twist that shows no beginning or end. It's my first finished crochet product and although it's not perfect- I do feel proud that I made it myself...especially since I took so long just to get the hang of the chain stitch.

While the colour choices of the wool provided were not really my colours, I hope to improve my skills and then I can make all kinds of beautiful things...
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There is just so much inspiration out there and now I have some contacts to call too when I get stuck.

5 comments:

  1. I must warn you: crochet can be completely addictive. It's been just over a year since I picked up a crochet hook and wool again and I haven't really stopped. I love that I can be watching TV (or listening to boring speakers at work) and still be doing something productive, though. It's a great way to fill in times like that.

    Your first scarf looks fantastic! I hope you keep having fun with it all.

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    1. Thank you. Ha, I totally understand what you mean about it being super addictive! I literally don't watch tv anymore without crocheting at the same time :-)
      L x

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  2. Love this!! I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven't already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Tuesday's at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
    I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Cathy

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    1. Thanks for letting me know. I always love a good link party
      L x

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  3. Yay, I'm glad it was a success! I'm very impressed, and look forward to seeing what comes out of this newly acquired skill... x

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