Craft Corner

Decided not to do my own teaching crochet video, but it might have been easier in the end! I did a tatting one for a lady in the UK a few years ago, Sooo many of the good free teaching videos have disappeared and gone into the paid arena.

I found some that show and tell how to start and continue, maybe these will help you feel more accomplished than you do right now @Phoenix_Rising . I don't know if you're right or left handed so found one that does both and a couple of others for good measure.

NB: Always check whether your patterns refer to UK or US stitch terms as they are different and the size, shape, pretty much everything can differ if you use the wrong stitch.

Simply Daisy beginner crochet video after much reviewing, I found this video to be practically effective and realistic in how to make the slip knot, hold the hook and yarn, and how to move it through each process to get a viable finished swatch. If you're learning terms as you go, it seems she uses US terms for stitches (I did not watch every one).

Love Crochet beginner crochet resource A very handy resource for UK term crochet. Each instruction frame has a video link that shows the action required for the stitches.
Note the hand and finger placements, as these ways of holding the stitches really help with getting a good result.

Moogly how to crochet video Moogly has instructions for right and left handed crocheters and explains the differences between the UK and US stitches as she goes.

@Catcakes for blanket edgings this guy might help how to crochet blanket edgings I love doing edgings.

Also, this place Sheru Knitting is awesome for inspiration and for learning, she's an excellent teacher although some of her work has gone paid (and why not, she is amazing), the beginner stuff is free.

Stitch Diva used to be my go to, but it's too visually busy and the awesome vids she had have changed, so I didn't put the link. I learned how to better hold my work and about the back bump for neatness from her.

Well, I do hope that is useful to some one, or if I need to remove some of the links, just let me know. Seems like I've taken over your thread @CheerBear

Ooh thanks @Former-Member

@I’m actually knitting a baby blanket for a family member but I’d like to crochet an edge to finish it off.👍

Awesome @Catcakes would love to see a pic if you want to share. I get inspired by other people's craft happenings.

@Former-Member do you craft? can you share?

There’s still a lot to do @Former-Member but I might put it up when I’ve finished.

i love to do art and craft.

@Former-Member I have sewn some simple clothes and knitted the odd scarf here and there but am more of an aspirational crafter! I've always wanted to learn to crochet so I love that you have reviewed and posted all of these videos. At the moment, I'm kept busy with my one year old son so haven't been attempting any craft projects. I'm feeling inspired by this thread though!

OH, wonderful, wonderful, @Former-MemberI so enjoy inspiring others to craft!

Sewing is good, so happy to hear you do that.

Been sewing since I was 5, the lady who looked after me when ma was not able to taught me to sew on her treadle machine.

Making some nighties for myself is on my to do list, can't buy what I like to wear.

I find crochet easier and faster than knitting, I hope you try some crochet with us here.

One year olds do indeed take up a great deal of time and effort. When my first was small, I made my sewing area kiddie proof and walled him in with me, he would draw and do all sorts of things while I sewed (it was income for me). They are fond memories. He learned to cook too, won prizes for some things as a young one too.

@Catcakes come on over and join in any time you feel like it and even if you don't come over anyway, it might brighten an otherwise dullish day, as it does for me.

Has to go do some other stuffs now, enjoy your craftiness everyone.

Thanks @Former-Member

@your enthusiasm is certainly inspiring and brightening my day 😍

Hello Craft Land, it's me, back again to inspire your craft bones into action, or to at least think about something pretty and distracting. @Catcakes @Former-Member @TheVorticon @TAB @Bubbles3 @Shaz51 @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Mazarita

Ages ago, when talking with @CheerBear I mentioned crochet with wire, here's an interesting link to projects and tutorials for it. crocheted wire jewellery

I tried it some years ago but the arthritis in my hands did not like it, and nor did my hooks (wears them out, so don't use your bestest tools for this if you do try it).

How are your crafting projects going?

Putting this pretty girl here as well as In the Nest. pattern for Grandma Perkins magical girl

Thanks for the tag, @Former-Member. I love the magical flower child! I'm away for three weeks from Thursday, visiting interstate. Maybe new projects when I get back. In the meantime, best to everyone on their crafty projects!

Here is my latest crochet attempt @Former-Member @CheerBear @Catcakes @TheVorticon. Er...methinks it is as wonky as I am. All advice warmly welcomed.