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dem in texas

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12. Love to Knit, but Crochet is not for me

Tue Jan 7, 2020, 12:05 AM

Jan 2020

Way back in 70's I tried crochet, did three projects. a rug, a throw and a vest. Was easy to learn, went fairly fast, but I guess I just liked knitting better.

Didn't start quilting until about 5 year ago, I am really enjoying making quilts. Just finished my blue willow plate quilt top, waiting for backing fabric, then off to the quilt shop for quilting. Now collecting purple fabric, not sure of a pattern. I enjoy making my own designs. I work out the design and measurements and draw my patterns on 1"-1/4"grid paper. Always make a few sample blocks to be sure they look like my plan. Sometimes they don't and I go back to planning.

Half the fun (to me) is making my own designs and picking out the colors and prints. Quilting has taught me a lot about color and how to use it for best visual impact.

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Quilting and Crochet [View all] seaglass Jan 2020 OP

This gives me some ideas about using some flannel leftovers I have. Arkansas Granny Jan 2020 #1

It does look easy to replicate in other forms I think. Good luck! n/t seaglass Jan 2020 #6

That is very beautiful mercuryblues Jan 2020 #2

I'm still working on knitting so this is a to-do in the future project. :-) n/t seaglass Jan 2020 #4

Crocheting is easier than knitting wryter2000 Jan 2020 #8

Yes, with crochet you only have one live stitch at a time to worry about. There's a lot less Arkansas Granny Jan 2020 #9

Buy a little pamplet called 'Teach Yourself to Crochet' or sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #3

I tried crocheting before taking up knitting. I think in general I like knitted items more than seaglass Jan 2020 #5

I find knitting easier on my hands. I prefer to knit. sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #7

I find the same to be true, although I've got a couple of crochet projects I want to tackle. Arkansas Granny Jan 2020 #10

I did the same thing. dem in texas Sep 2022 #15

You Tube and Pinterest are chock full of videos, patterns and ideas yellowdogintexas Jan 2022 #13

This looks like a good way to use a collection of vintage hankies eleny Jan 2020 #11

Love to Knit, but Crochet is not for me dem in texas Jan 2020 #12

On my to do list. CraftyGal65 Sep 2022 #14

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