I want to re-learn to crochet

**kaykwilts** · 01-17-2006, 08:23 PM

I learned to crochet in the 1970s. I made several baby afghans to give as baby shower gifts. They weren't elaborate, just a simple zig zag pattern I would do in three colors. I made pink, bloue and white and made yellow, green and white. I used to wear my long hair in a bun and I would make bun holders. I also made a set of placemats. I hate to say it but I think I have forgotten how to crochet.

I found site on the internet with some free instructions to make dishcloths so for the first time in 25 years I went to Walmart and purchased a skein of this cotton yarn called Peaches and something. Here is the one I want to make: http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbou...rns/jstar.html

I also want to make the round one on page 1.

Page 2
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbou...et2nojava.html

Page 1
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbou...et2nojava.html

**YankeeMom** · 01-17-2006, 08:28 PM

This website should be of help:
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/c...html?type_id=S

The star doesn't look too difficult, especially if you used to do the wavy pattern (something I've never been able to get to turn out). I bet once you start, it will all come back to you

**homesteadmamma** · 01-17-2006, 09:17 PM

A really good book is [u]I can't believe I'm crocheting[/u.

Also Dee has some tutorials here that will help you get started again.

**SewCrafty** · 01-18-2006, 01:29 PM

If you can't find the help you need Kay, just holler, there are a lot of crocheters here in the village.

**kaykwilts** · 01-19-2006, 11:19 AM

I went to a quilt meeting yesterday and there was a lady there who is just learning to quilt. She doesn't know a lot about quilting but can crochet and knit like crazy. I got her to help me get started but I still have questions. She gave me her phone number but how do you get help when you run into a problem on the phone or the internet either.