Crochet - My Weight Loss Afghan

[plsmachic]

I love the idea! I wish I was better at crochet... I have one blanket that I've been doing single stitch on for YEARS and it's still not done... I need to commit more

[barrnone]

Thanks - it's going to mean a lot in the long run!

hint - you'll only get better with practice

I started crocheting when I was pregnant with my son [now 22] - and was immediately hooked Now I make numerous afghans every year - for graduations/wedding/birthdays - etc. I also am constantly using up old yarn and making scrap afghans. I try to sell these on ebay or craft fairs - or give them away as gifts. I also make little wine bottle toppers this time of year - they are little hats and scarves for wine bottles - people love them! It's just a fun hobby and a great stress reliever for me!

[niko772]

I absolutely love crocheting...unfortunately, I can only do one stitch. DH bought me several books on it, but it's really hard to translate right hand movements to left hand. GRRR

[barrnone]

Thanks - I never thought of that - I may try to do it left handed and see how it goes

Don't give up - it's such a fun craft, plus - you can do a lot with one stitch! I taught my sister and she only knows the single crochet - she makes blankets, dishclothes and mittens - and is perfectly happy with her one stitch....even tho I've tried to teach her more.

[niko772]

I would dearly LOVE to learn how to make caps but noone can show me how to do it left handed..lol.

[barrnone]

maybe this will help Crochet Guild of America .

I just searched on 'left hand crochet' and there are numerous sites - I'm sure you could find one for caps - good luck.

[barrnone]

Wow, I can't believe it took me a month to get one more square on my blanket. I knew I was fighting those pounds, but that doesn't make me feel very good...even tho I was thrilled to get to a new low.

I think I've learned a lot this last month. I've been more dedicated, I'm staring to journal more, and I'm feeling great.

Here's my afghan with 21 squares - hope to add more than 1 in the month of November.

[LC_Diva]

Fantastic idea! I need to take the time to learn how to do it. My husband's grandmother was showing me how, but I got stuck on making the turn at the end of the line and gave up.