Learn to crochet? (1 Viewer)

[snailtrailer]

@Puddleduck Yes Wars are such a terrible waste of life and I do get bothered with all the war films that are shown on TV which do seem to glorify war. While we were at Sutton on Sea we visited Alford during their craft weekend. While Derek was visiting the Museum of Country Life (I stayed outside with the dog) I was reading two huge posters all about the horses that died or were injured in World War I. Very moving and something I knew little about. I might make some purple poppies if I can get my hands on some purple wool or perhaps someone else could make a few more in purple on my behalf.

 

[Lisa]

@Puddleduck Yes Wars are such a terrible waste of life and I do get bothered with all the war films that are shown on TV which do seem to glorify war. While we were at Sutton on Sea we visited Alford during their craft weekend. While Derek was visiting the Museum of Country Life (I stayed outside with the dog) I was reading two huge posters all about the horses that died or were injured in World War I. Very moving and something I knew little about. I might make some purple poppies if I can get my hands on some purple wool or perhaps someone else could make a few more in purple on my behalf.

I’m doing purple poppies for that very reason
I went to Aldi and bought a pack of purple sparkly wool...looks very effective

 

[Janine]

HELP! @snailtrailer @Jenben and ALL ...

have a problem ...

I bought a pattern for a sweater from the lovely wool shop in Sutton on Sea .... then decided I would get the wool from there but when I went back she didn't stock it. I asked if Chunky wool would do instead she said No.

I have been on ebay and cannot find the wool stated .. ( or should I say it doesn't look the same) .... it is called

MEGA CHUNKY WOOL

ANY advice welcomed.

Try this website:

https://yarnsub.com/

Or have a read of this:

https://www.tangled-yarn.co.uk/blogs/news/17500788-yarn-matchmaker

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[movan]

@Puddleduck Yes Wars are such a terrible waste of life and I do get bothered with all the war films that are shown on TV which do seem to glorify war. While we were at Sutton on Sea we visited Alford during their craft weekend. While Derek was visiting the Museum of Country Life (I stayed outside with the dog) I was reading two huge posters all about the horses that died or were injured in World War I. Very moving and something I knew little about. I might make some purple poppies if I can get my hands on some purple wool or perhaps someone else could make a few more in purple on my behalf.

I will buy some purple wool today Pamela and do them on behalf of both of us. Xxx

 

[Janine]

SECOND REQUEST FOR HELP

Struggled to find a pattern that fully meets my requirements and on Google found two.

But it states a charge and says "Download as PDF'

I havn't a clue what this means .. I am technophobic. Can I do this to my phone? HOW? CAN I print it off?

Thank you.

Download as a pdf allows you to download the pattern to your phone or whatever, save it and print it off when you can. Or send me the link, I'll download it, print it off and post it to you?

 

[movan]

Thanks J

Download as a pdf allows you to download the pattern to your phone or whatever, save it and print it off when you can. Or send me the link, I'll download it, print it off and post it to you?

Thanks Janine ... will check that out when I get back from MOT ...... car that is, not me.

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[Puddleduck]

48,133 less 10 = 48,123
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Joy I totally agree with everything you have said ....ignore the negativity Helen .......I too feel proud that we are a group ladies who most had no idea how to crochet a couple of months ago and look what we have achieved .

@Puddleduck Yes Wars are such a terrible waste of life I was reading two huge posters all about the horses that died or were injured in World War I. Very moving and something I knew little about.

There are no winners in war - there are only survivors. The poppies are not a glorification of war but commemorate all who died in war - human, equine, canine, pigeon - many who had no choice but to go regardless of nationality, colour, creed etc etc

I always think the nay-sayers are quite ignorant of why the memorials are there and what the poppies mean. I do get a wee bit cross when people wear medals they are not entitled to, or on the wrong side, or for the wrong reasons.

HELP!

I have been on ebay and cannot find the wool stated .. ( or should I say it doesn't look the same) .... it is called

MEGA CHUNKY WOOL

ANY advice welcomed.

Mega Chunky is thicker than even chunky. If you could give us the tension it states on the pattern we might be able to suggest an alternative...... The tension advice is usually near the start of the pattern where it gives needle or hook size.

As long as the tension is correct you can use any yarn that makes up to that tension. Sometimes you can use two strands of yarn together as long as the tension works up correctly. If you post or message me with the tension I will try working two strands of aran together to see if that gets anywhere near - oh, knit or crochet?

Hope the MOT goes smoothly.

 

[jumartoo]

My mum has just sent me a photo of life sized (not sure whether adult or baby ) hedgehogs she's made.

She's sending them to her great grand-daughters.

None for her daughter .

 

[Puddleduck]

I could find a home for them

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[movan]

48,123

- 4 red

= 48,119====
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Less 4 purple from @snailtrailer and me

= 48,115
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Info @Lisa.

 

[davanne]

My mum has just sent me a photo of life sized (not sure whether adult or baby ) hedgehogs she's made.

She's sending them to her great grand-daughters.

None for her daughter .

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They are lovely Judith

 

[movan]

48,115

- 2 more purple on behalf of @snailtrailer and me

= 48,113
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[jumartoo]

I made three red ones the other day.

48,110

 

[Anthea M]

My mum has just sent me a photo of life sized (not sure whether adult or baby ) hedgehogs she's made.

She's sending them to her great grand-daughters.

None for her daughter .

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I bet @Jenben would love those!
As she has 2 adopted hedgehogs in her garden!

 

[jumartoo]

I bet @Jenben would love those!
As she has 2 adopted hedgehogs in her garden!

The craft shop in Retford is closing down. Mum's been looking for bargains.

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[Janine]

Want to make a start on your OH's Christmas prezzie, girls?

 

[movan]

48,110

- 4 more purple from me and @snailtrailer

= 48, 106
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[movan]

48,106

- ANOTHER 4 purple from myself and Snailtrailer

= 48,102
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[Puddleduck]

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I have a feeling that neither of those chaps would look twice at us girls!!!!

 

[movan]

48,102

- 9 more purple

= 48, 093
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[movan]

48,093

- 4 red

= 48, 089
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[davanne]

I’ve almost finished my throw so I will be starting my poppies again soon.

 

[jumartoo]

I’ve almost finished my throw so I will be starting my poppies again soon.

Look forward to seeing the finished throw.

 

[davanne]

Look forward to seeing the finished throw.

It’s almost there Judith only got to make another 21 flowers stitch them on and then do the edging how’s yours progressing?

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[jumartoo]

It’s almost there Judith only got to make another 21 flowers stitch them on and then do the edging how’s yours progressing?

I've probably done a quarter if it. Had a minor setback today cos my new white wool is not as white as the original so I'll have to get some more on Monday. I can still make squares that don't have white bits .

Mum sent me a pattern for another design (more complicated to my novice eyes) and is going to make some squares for me. Don't know when I'll advance to that one!

 

[movan]

48,089

- another 4

= 48,085
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[snailtrailer]

Wound off another cone today because it was a but grubby. Full of knots so I tied contrasting colour between each cut off thread - now I'm wondering if it's worth washing it - only about 200 grams. Just had a thought I'll make it into pompoms

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[movan]

48,085

- 2 nocturnal

= 48, 083
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[Lisa]

48,083

- 6

= 48,077

Kate @Ambilkate and I have sent some poppies with Mew @MicknMew. I’ve deducted mine from totals. I’ll leave Kate to do hers.

 

[Ambilkate]

10 poppies sent from me they are with Mew, plus those that Judy and Maurice will be bringing up for me as well
. 48,067

I have to say a big thankyou to Irene (mrs @tonka) for red and black wool for my next 100 poppies plus another ball of red wool from another kind Funster. So I shall start making them soon x

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