feeling you. I have the chain aced.. but can't seem to get any further.. STILLI recently started to learn crochet and want to give knitting a go soon.
The simple stitches with crochet don't seem too hard, but I'm still getting myself in a horrible muddle when trying to work into the chain. I'll keep having a go at it in the hope it will eventually click
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You CAN do it!
Have you thought about trying to make granny squares? You might find working rounds easier to get the hang of?
Working into the chain is so annoying even as an experienced crocheter. My advice would be it doesn't make a huge amount of difference how you get your hook into the chain as long as you do it consistently all the way along - try not to let the chain twist.I recently started to learn crochet and want to give knitting a go soon.
The simple stitches with crochet don't seem too hard, but I'm still getting myself in a horrible muddle when trying to work into the chain. I'll keep having a go at it in the hope it will eventually click
It can also sometimes be easier to use a larger hook size for the chain, if your pattern calls for a 4mm hook, use 4.5mm or even 5mm for the chain to give you a bit more room, then do the rest of your rows with the 4mm hook.
Chainless Foundation Crochet Stitches | Ned & Mimi
you can do this instead of working into the chain. Also granny squares are a great place to start too to get a hang of the stitches. Crochet is like a foreign language and then it just clicks - promise.
I've discovered junk journalling and scrapbooking this year and trying not to spend lots of money on stamps and stickers and washi tapes... and oh dear I have!! Also had a binge on the aldi specialbuy wool yesterday .....ah well it could be drugs I'm addicted to!
you can do this instead of working into the chain. Also granny squares are a great place to start too to get a hang of the stitches. Crochet is like a foreign language and then it just clicks - promise.
I've discovered junk journalling and scrapbooking this year and trying not to spend lots of money on stamps and stickers and washi tapes... and oh dear I have!! Also had a binge on the aldi specialbuy wool yesterday .....ah well it could be drugs I'm addicted to!
I second the chainless foundation. It’s been a lifesaver on occasion!
I cannot champion the chainless foundation row enough when crocheting. Such a game changer however the move you do something the easier it becomes as I struggled a little at first.
I've jumped on the temperature blanket wagon..... wish me luck
I've jumped on the temperature blanket wagon..... wish me luck
Ive a lot of scrap yarn. Thinking of doing granny squares to use it up. We're snibbed at home today with a red weather warning so I can get started.
Ive been knitting since i was about 9 but Im really limited in what I can do. I have knitted simple jumpers before and I've recently knitted the Sophie Scarf and Sophie Hood. I also like knitting miniature things. This year, I am going to learn to knit on circular needles if it kills me! And Im desperate to crochet a granny square, Ive watched a couple of videos, but no one seems to go slowly enough for an absolute beginner who is completely cack-handed with a crochet hook!
You can slow the videos down using the settings.
Circular needles are fab for knitting. It stops my stitches being too tight.
I cant believe I didnt think of that, thank you!
You can change the play speed on YouTube so maybe you can slow it down.
Oops see its already been suggested.
yes i cant get as far as working into the chain.. thats where it just looks like a knotted mess to me
hope you stay safe and are cosy with your crafting
i had the bright idea of a bigger hook than the wool calls for as i thought it might make it looser and easier to see wtf i;m doing.. it does slightly kinda
Thank you. We have 67mph winds
definitely a day for the house. No trains, buses and most of the shops are closed.I was supposed to be at the Strictly live tour tonight but it's been rescheduled.
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A bigger hook and chunky yarn is easier. Good luck!
Something I was doing wrong was working into the wrong chain hole, so I was working into the same one that i'd just worked into, if that makes sense? I saw a youtube tutorial where she taught you to pinch the next hole along when you're working into the chain, so you always know the correct one to go into. Worked a treat and I'm no longer getting the weird knot.
This has to be one of my favourite project, so easy to do and very relaxing. Bought a large planter cheaply from home bargains and used some leftover interior decorating paints. A bit of imagination et voila! Definitely going to do many more.
We had a crafting day at my daughter's house. Decorating tote bags. A great time was had by all.
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My lily pond completed in about 3/4 weeks.
Pretty proud of this one.
Pretty proud of this one.
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So beautiful! Lovely fresh spring colours.
I have never been able to get my head around stitches that need an increase then a decrease to make a shape, and the opposite in next row to complete it. It hurts my brain trying to do it
I have never been able to get my head around stitches that need an increase then a decrease to make a shape, and the opposite in next row to complete it. It hurts my brain trying to do it