Crochet chat thread for patterns, tips and current projects

[Avie29]

Hey, i don’t know anyone irl that crochets so thought i would start a thread- show and tell, share patterns/tips/tricks, what are you making right now?
I have been crocheting for years and weirdly only just making my first bobble hat 😂.
I generally make amigurumi.

Lovely stuff! I’ve put down my hook to do some knitting recently though!

There is an arts and crafts topic with lots of active crochet related threads if you’d like to have a look:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/arts_and_crafts

Fabulous
i knit and crochet, mostly knit these days. I do have a granny shawl on the go that I'm using my sock yarn scraps in.

I don't do the craft but can I just say how lovely your creations are.

@Littledidsheknow thanks i will take a look.
@MajorSamanthaCarter i can knit a scarf but thats about it 😂, i have been thinking about making a shawl 🤔 might start with a little one to match the hat im making- the hat is for my 2 yo.
@LuckyHazelFox Thank You ☺️

Something like the Sophie scarf or similar (Google mini scarf and there's quite a few to chose from) is a good beginner project. They can be worked in any weight yarn and work up quickly.

Lovely creations 😊, you're good at it, I'd love to do some little animals but I think I'd find it too fiddly and frustrating.
I've lost my crojo ( crocheting mojo) a bit lately but I'm going on holiday soon and I've chosen a nice little project for while I'm away - the Annie design Tendril shawl, which I'm going to do in a deep forest green colour
https://www.anniedesigncrochet.com/one-skein-crochet-shawl-free-pattern/

They are absolutely lovely OP!

I used to do a lot of crochet work and a lot of knitting - I learnt both as a very young child. Sadly I haven't done any crochet work for years. I generally have some knitting on the go but I don't pick it up and do it regularly, which is ridiculous because when I do sit down with it I really enjoy doing it.

Your thread is inspiring though OP.

I knit and crochet, but haven't knitted in ages as find crochet so much quicker. For years, I've crochet basic, lap rugs which I donate to the local hospice. I made some small flowers which I glued onto hair clips for my nieces one year. As strange as it sounds, I've never made something for myself until this year! I found 'Hooked by Robin' on youtube and am making my first scarf.

Your amigurami are so cute. Do you sell them? I love that shawl posted up thread too. I'm looking for my next project after the scarf, but not sure if matching mittens or a hat would be a bit much in terms of a samey look?

That is a beautiful scarf, might have to make one myself.
I haven’t really done anything other than animals/dolls, the first time i crocheted i picked up one of those crochet kits for a whale teddy, could not for the life of me understand the pattern so learnt how to do it on YouTube 😂.
@5289843DM Family members have said i should sell them and maybe one day when i have the time but at the moment with kids/household stuff i only get a few minutes here and there and maybe a bit of time in the evening to do it, it has taken me 3 days and i still haven’t started the body of the hat, still on the brim 😂

Thank you, yes i stopped crocheting for about a year only realised how much i enjoyed it again after i made a little keyring for my DD.