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Crocheted Dreams

Good Morning All,

Well, it is definitely getting cooler here in Oklahoma! I was surprised at just how brisk it was this morning when I took our dog for a walk. The good thing is that cooler weather really makes it feel like the holidays are coming and Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorites!! I am so ready to spend some time with my family baking and visiting. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and I really thank God for that!

So, speaking of the holidays coming up, I have made a decision to make nearly all of our Christmas presents this year and have done pretty good so far. I have made one pair of pjs, two aprons, and quilted some placemats (the quilting and sewing are very new to me so it has been an interesting experience..let me tell you!! LOL!). I am a novice crocheter; however, I would love to learn some new stitches and make an afgan. I have one that I started years ago, but since I only know how to make chains and a half double stitch, it is very heavy (I can't even tell you how many balls of yarn I have used thus far...LOL). Do any of you know where I could go online to get a good tutorial on basic crochet stitches? I look at the patterns online at JoAnne's and I am completely lost!! LOL!! I do regret that I never asked my grandpa this question as he was a wonderful crocheter in his time!

I hope you all have a wonderful day and I look forward to any advice you can send this way!!

Peace and Blessings,

Lizzy

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{ 02:14, Monday, October 27, 2008 } { Posted by Arla }

Homemade Christmas presents are great. I am working my way down my list this fall. I love to crochet, and I am beginning to try a little harder patterns. I have really found tons of information on at Crochetville. www.crochetville.org I also found at book at Hobby Lobby "I can't believe I'm crocheting" this proved to be a treasure. It has pictures of each stitch and step by step instructions. I have found myself referring back to it many times. HTH

Arla