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Please help me make a craft set for my sister!

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notsoteenagemum · 09/12/2009 11:03

My sister has asked me for craft supplies for Christmas which I thought would be easy to put together but am struggling now.
So far I have,
Two 'how to crochet' books,
Two pairs of scissors,
some fabrics,
some needles...

and now I'm stuck!
What else can I get to go with the crochet books?
Any other ideas welcome, she mainly does sewing and embroidery but I know she was keen to try crochet.
Thanks in advance and anticipation!

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OtterInaSkoda · 09/12/2009 18:44

Disclaimer: I know bugger all about crafts and making stuff, being utterly cack-handed.

However I am in awe of some of the things people make and sell on Etsy, and there are lots of PDF patterns that you can download (for a fee). Could you get a few and put them on a disk? This one is rather cute I think.

notsoteenagemum · 09/12/2009 21:26

Thanks OtterInaSkoda, that is a good idea.
I love that monkey its very cute.

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JackTheHallsWithBauersOfHolly · 10/12/2009 22:21

Um, yarn?

JackTheHallsWithBauersOfHolly · 10/12/2009 22:34

I mainly crochet and if it helps my 'kit' consists of
Make up bags for yarn needles, stitch markers (can get them from haberdashers, very handy), scissors, tape measure, notepad and pen.
Small A5 plastic wallet for patterns ripped out or copied down.
Lots of small balls of yarn/wool/cotton in different colours for trying things out/making flowers
Pompom maker
French knitter for 'cord'
crochet hook roll with crochet hooks in lots of different sizes.

It is all kept in 2 bags, the big stuff in a large fabric tote bag and a smaller portable kit in one of those unfolding travel makeup bags with clear pockets so I can see where all my stuff is.

notsoteenagemum · 11/12/2009 18:32

Thanks JackTHWBOH.
I have now ordered yarn and tou have given me lots of good ideas.

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