Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Velociraptor Jan 2021 11:24am, 15 Jan 2021 51,076 posts	0 Velociraptor I need to tackle another couple of WIPs before casting on anything else. I have a mock-plaid blanket, a couple of jumpers, a cardigan and at least one pair of socks all finishable but languishing in bags.
Gus Jan 2021 11:25am, 15 Jan 2021 1,747 posts	0 Gus Love the basket GM. I learned knitting at school but my mum showed me how to crochet basic blankets but she was left handed so when I tried to learn how to do proper following a pattern crochet it seems I'm holding the hook and yarn the wrong way.
HellsBells Jan 2021 11:39am, 15 Jan 2021 27,585 posts	0 HellsBells I am firmly sitting on my hands rather than having another go at crochet. I have 2 sweater wips, tiger socks to start, hats for OH and me, the mask shop, marmalade to make and I have just agreed to give up 4 days next week. Must. Not. Dig. The. Hooks. Out.
EvilPixie Jan 2021 11:40am, 15 Jan 2021 22,312 posts	0 EvilPixie Out of interest does anyone use hand knitted socks for exercise? Running or Cycling not just walking!
Garfield Jan 2021 11:48am, 15 Jan 2021 14,954 posts	0 Garfield I made a lot of granny squares as a child crocheting. Only now am I able to make something round well...I made a crochet bag in the round last year, though I still need to add the handles onto it.
sallykate Jan 2021 11:51am, 15 Jan 2021 7,400 posts	0 sallykate I need to start a crocheted bag for my daughter. She chose the pattern on ravelry, but it has a round base and she wants it flat, like a typical cotton tote bag size. So I need to adjust things a bit. Busy in the Etsy shop last week but looks a lot quieter now so I'll be able to start that this weekend.
HellsBells Jan 2021 12:04pm, 15 Jan 2021 27,586 posts	0 HellsBells I’m really quiet on Etsy too SK, I think everyone is masked out
Silvershadow Jan 2021 12:30pm, 15 Jan 2021 1,542 posts	0 Silvershadow I've shared this before. It's the best thing I have ever crocheted and uses lots of different stiches
GimmeMedals Jan 2021 12:31pm, 15 Jan 2021 19,456 posts	0 GimmeMedals It's a 4mm hook, Garfield and it suggested DK wool. I think that's what I used.
HellsBells Jan 2021 12:32pm, 15 Jan 2021 27,587 posts	0 HellsBells Wow SS - that is utterly fabulous

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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