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Just want to say hello and let you know I am excited about being at a place where we all share a common interest. I would be interested in any feedback on good books for beginner crocheters and a magazine for beginners. Happy Days one and all

Hi Judy and all the rest of you Crocheters,

I hope to get better acquainted with you in the months to come. I've crocheted all my life--at least it seems so! My mother taught me to crochet at age 9. I just had my 61st birthday and I've had a hook in my hand most of it. I recently retired and am enjoying the extra time to do my crafts. Recently, I've added beads and needle tatting to my crochet pieces and I like the results. I'd be glad to send a picture of my latest flower aghan with beads and tatting to anyone interested. Now I'm learning Irish crochet to add to them as well.

Got 3 blue ribbons and 5 red ones at the Fair...one for every item I entered. It is soooooo much pleasure to make things and teach others to do it, too. I'm new to the forum and looking forward to meeting some new friends this way. Patti

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It is a pleasure to meet you, and oh my goodness it sounds like I could learn a lot from you. I just started crocheting and have almost completed my 2nd scarf. Would you suggest a good book/magazine to get started with? Have a good one!

Welcome to our family Patti, we are glad you joined us.

Hi Judy,
I don't show up often, to busy crocheting, but just wanted to welcome you to our forum.





Soooo much yarn, to little time

Hi Judy I welcome you as well. I am new at the crocheting I have done two afghans last Winter but would like to move on to something different this Fall. Like sweater's,Jacket's but not sure if I am there yet. I have been off for the summer. My Roses are my Summer time job have 55 of them all different kinds,now they are getting ready for bed tell next Summer so I have more time on my hands. Hope to here mor from you because you will here from me for help I know that for a fact Welcome.

Connie Barber

I have a question about stitches. I am in the process of making a blanket ( newbie here ) and using half double crochet stitch. Now, is it better to wrap yarn around hook and inset hook into the v OR should I go under the V? Some of my blanket looks holey. Is this normal with this stitch? ANd what is really the proper way? Into the center of the V or under the V? Should I mix up my stitches and incorporate double crochet also? Thanks