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Hi, I just started crocheting last week and I bought 100% Acrylic, worsted weight yarn.
And the yarn... This yarn is frustrating sometimes, as the strands split and got hooked when I pull it... Dang it makes the whole process much longer as I had to undo...
Started by Helaine MS on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gaiaonline):
As to squeaking I haven't a clue and buy another type of yarn....
I've bought cotton and soft, with $5 for a small roll probably being the most expensive yarn I've had.
I wouldn't say it has anything to do with the quality of the yarn.
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Since some of the other crafts have their own discussion thread for the Crafter's Corner, I'm starting one for those of us who knit & crochet. 8)
Started by katiyana on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ebay):
Keep thru EBAY help topics on how to....
Really helpful if you are having a problem.
They have lots of knitting and crochet tutorials.
Since.
Tableclothes & occasionally even a bedspread, all out of crochet thread, not yarn anymore.
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I don't know any other crocheters in my area, but the few knitters that I knew had this thing against acrylic yarn. It didn't matter what the weight, but they felt that it was an inferior quality of yarn and wouldn't touch it.
I don't have a lot of money...
Started by Je-Rel Drood on
, 10 posts
by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at crochetville):
That said, I prefer synthetic yarn many afghans, I use a lot of yarn....
On the other hand, acrylic yarn is made from petroleum, wich is a non renewable resource.
IMHO, there are a lot of yarn snobs among knitters and I've known som.
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Crochet and knitting stores? Sep 19, 2011 10:14pm by cinaangie
cinaangie
Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Posts: 14 I've seen some posts about knitting and yarn shops, but they are dated and not very detailed. I was wondering if there is a place that someone can...
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Hi,
I just had to share my latest project. I've been in a crocheting mood lately. I'm still a newbie, but thought this scarf turned out really nice.
What have you been crocheting lately? Share some pictures!
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To view links...
Started by cpht on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at afullcup):
I knitted a few years....
People kept telling me that crocheting.
I found the yarn on clearance at Joann Crafts and tried to crochet but just couldn't figure it out.
Learned, it's an easy one since I'm new at crocheting.
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I went to my favorite yarn store today and she gave me this website to go to. It has lots of free patterns. I am making a shawl/shrug for dgd to wear on our cruise in a black and white slinky yarn. The pattern is in the shawl patterns, the first one in...
Started by mapakettle on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at everythingsewingforum):
Carol.
Crochetville.org is another friendly crochet forum.
I'm on there too.
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This thread is to list out various resources that may be needed while working on your various projects in textiles or crafts.
Keep in mind that the products are not endorsed by Gaia but your fellow users who have found them helpful. If you feel we missed...
Started by TheMiniBrain on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gaiaonline):
Hobby Lobby and Crafts 2000 are my favorite yarn stores, HL for its prices and Crafts for its to an....
To Fabric Stores:
Hancock Fabrics
Jo-ann Fabrics and Crafts
Links to Craft Stores:
Ben Franklin Crafts, etc.
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Hi all,
Wouldn't it be nice if we had extra hours in the day (like 48 in my case) to do everything we need to do?
Oftentimes, our hectic lives means we have less time to try out some new activities, such as a new craft. If you had more hours in the day...
Started by happyinoz on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ebay):
~~ ~~ ~~ Those who do right,....
City Council have given a permit to Yarn Bomb.
Fantastic!
Melb.
Very knitting and crochet as well.
Yarn Bombing, we cover public spaces, street poles, bus seats etc, with knitting and crochet..
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Does anyone know the source for this pattern ?
(no connection to the movie Twilight)
The Etsy site owner does not remember where it's from.
Started by ReniC on
, 10 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at crochetville):
I followed the video with first row as varigated....
Http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/...ls%20Throw.htm
The fan shape in the ones on etsy.
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Alice and I are spending the afternoon at a friend's house where the tentative plan is for the adults to knit, embroider, maybe make some jewelry, but she'll be the only little one there. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that she'll need most...
Started by houseof3boys on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at windsorpeak):
I would get some....
She can sit there and pull out all the yarn and wrap themROFL I am envisioning you trying to keep a 2 yo out of crafts that the adults have their hands on!! LOL, LOL, LOL
We ...
For her to "crochet" or "knit" with.
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