Does anyone crochet?

[Loveinamist]

I wanted to make some cosy winter things and decided that because I have never been able to get the hang of increasing and decreasing in knitting, that I would crochet instead. I have so far made a beanie for DH, a beret for me and a scarf. I am working on another beret at the moment. The thing I like about crochet is there are so many ways to make the stitches look different.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I used to LOVE crocheting!! I made mainly blankets, as I don't really know any more than the basics.

I used to have it sitting in front of the TV so I was never sitting doing nothing, I could always crochet!

[Loveinamist]

I used to LOVE crocheting!! I made mainly blankets, as I don't really know any more than the basics.

I used to have it sitting in front of the TV so I was never sitting doing nothing, I could always crochet!

I used to do those granny squares as a child (funnily enough my Grandmother taught me how to!!) but I have since discovered it is so easy to do round things like berets and beanies. The only thing I don't like which makes it hard to do in front of the telly is counting the stitches. If I look up at the TV too much I lose count and have to stop and count the stitches I have already done.

[tiggerlinda]

I have just discovered it and love it! Blankets and Shawls have been my fist few projects

[Loveinamist]

I want to make a big shawl but am not sure how to make it triangular. I also am worried about how much wool it would take!!

[Kazbah]

I've been making a tartan pattern rug - someone said its an afghan but I'm not too sure about that? Pretty much you make a large square and then make a pile of chain "threads" which get threaded through the rug in both directions, giving it thickness and warmth.