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welcome to all new and lost members such as myself lol enjoy yourselves here is a awesome place no one judges you. i have been a member for several years and although have drifted away from time to time am always welcomed back with open arms, hugs to all of you.

Hi and good luck, BellaOnline is such a great place. Welcome!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I see we have lots of new crocheters and many who are returning to crochet after a long absence.

New or an old timer, all are welcomed to join and share your ideas, tips, hits, problems and solutions.

Hello everyone my name is leilani and I am new at this site. I love to crochet and knit and just lost my husband 5 mos. ago so I am trying to keep myself very busy. I love to make things for the grandkids and at times have trouble. Born and raised in Hawaii and moved to Ca. in 1969. I hope to keep in contact with all of you.

Hi Everyone: I posted previously under another topic on this Forum, but because I am new here then I will introduce myself. I live in Canada, actually Calgary, the Stampede City of Alberta. I learned to crochet from my father's mother (granny). I had started a doilly with size 10 crochet cotton. I showed it to my granny and she tried to help me learn what I was doing. The doilly would not lay flat for me and it wasn't for a number of years before I learned how to slip stitch and join my chain in a circle. I have been crocheting now for about 50 years, as I was about 10 years old when I started. I have been a knitter for a time too but after some 70 doillies, 30 in one year because my mother had me make them for Christmas gifts, I have had to give up the finer work and do more yarn work. Carpol tunnel put me off for a time but if I don't crochet then I may stop breathing. Many of you may feel that way too. Give up crocheting is like asking me to stop breathing. Until next time Butterflies Free Boomer53

Welcome, Linda, I'm so glad you are here. I used to love to crochet and tried to start a project about a month ago after not crocheting for several years. Unfortunately, I kept confusing the casting on with knitting. Very frustrating.

I am currently caring for my father and most of my crochet items are still in boxes. I can't find my beginning crochet instructions, so will have to start all over. I hope this forum will get me going once again. I really love making afghans and baby blankets, etc.

Looking forward to your articles and insight!

My name is Deb Richey - I live in Alabama and am a crochet designer - and a mother... and a gardener... and a baker & chef... and..... If I am not crocheting I am probably sewing or in the garden in good weather days. I just started 10 flats of plants and am planning on starting another 9 tomorrow....! Our last frost date is less than 2 months away so I need to get on a lot of those seedlings! I have two portable growhouses that I start my seeds in.... I know I joined Bella years ago and somehow lost my way and forgot what my sign on name was and well had to start over fresh again! Glad to be here.. and I hope to be an active member!

Newbies, welcome to the forum, We hope that yous will enjoy your stay!
Rosie

Welcome Linda! I'm sara and I don't often post, but try to drop in now and then.

Linda, I love, love, love your avatar! That little shih tzu steals my heart!!

Hi I am carla. Am looking forward to chatting about everything crochet. I am in Kentucky. 36 years old mom of 2 teenage boys. I learned to crochet when I was about 15. I love it, nothing helps destress me more. I have found that I can no longer watch a movie without working on one project or another. I crochet afghans mostly but I also make toys and blankies for all my babies.(I work in child care) Looking forward to getting to know you all. Goodnight, CraftyCarla