Never thought it would happen to me...I like to crochet! / myLot

United Kingdom

November 28, 2015 12:09pm CST

I do a lot of crafts, chainmaille, felt making, needle felt and other things, but never got on with knitting (even though my Mum and Gran are/were fabulous knitters)...however, I have a new found pleasure in crochet! It is Saturday night, and I am looking forward to making another scarf - did one yesterday!

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118827)

• Gainesville, Florida

30 Nov 15

My two children got into crocheting last winter, and made a bunch of hats and scarves to give as Christmas gifts to everyone in the family. They spent a lot of time on them, and were proud of their work! Plus, everyone loved getting homemade gifts from them!

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

30 Nov 15

Homemade gifts are brilliant, especially from kids knowing the time spent on them :)

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Marlina

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

17 Dec 15

That's a good skill to learn when you are young.

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Alice Henry

@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

29 Nov 15

My mother taught herself to crochet and became very good at it. I still have some of her shawls and doilies. I never learned to crochet, but I do embroidery. Not cross stitch. But what is called crewel embroidery. My latest project is embroidering flowers and other designs on jeans. I have done several for my great granddaughter. She loves them. My plan is to do several more pair this winter and possibly put them online for sale. I'll have to put a photo of my work on here for everyone to see.

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

29 Nov 15

Yes do, I'd love to see your work! :)

Marlina

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

28 Nov 15

Do you make the scarves and give them away as gifts?

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

28 Nov 15

I will be yes, kept my first one for me as wasn't sure how it would turn out lol,

M.-L.

@MALUSE (69390)

• Germany

28 Nov 15

What do you do with all the things you make? Do you sell them?

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

28 Nov 15

Yes, I have a shop with friends that I put it in and sell to a couple of other places.

M.-L.

@MALUSE (69390)

• Germany

28 Nov 15

@gemmsky That's good! You must be happy about cold weather then. It's good for business.

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

28 Nov 15

@MALUSE Oh yes, woolly things and cold weather do go together.

Susan

@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

2 Jan 16

@gemmsky I love to crochet. I find it relaxing and enjoyable. Besides that you can make some really great gifts.

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Gemma Reece-Holloway

@gemmsky (177)

• United Kingdom

2 Jan 16

Absolutely, I'm very glad I discovered it :)

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Darroch

@Darroch (245)

• United Kingdom

3 Jan 16

I have never tried to crochet, even though my daughter learnt to at craft club. I think I just always had been of the opinion that as I couldn't knit (tried and was rubbish) that I'd also be no use with that. Well done on making your scarf!