Sunday, March 20, 2011

lacy caterpillar


"bobbin lace"
Originally uploaded by guzzisue

My lunchtime crochet session went so badly today that I have no photos to share. I'm convinced that if I could get past the stage of crocheting into the foundation chain that I would be fine. Unfortunately I am incapable of getting past that stage to test my theory. By the end of my lunch break today I had a knot of rage in my belly and wanted to throw my crochet right out the window. I am going to persevere, but seeing this gorgeous bit of lace making (and this frankly incredible lace picture - look!) makes me want to ditch the crochet and move onto lace. Sigh... I will persevere with the crochet for a while longer, but I'm not promising not to get my bobbins out before the week is over!

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  1. TeasemadeMarch 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    It is true once you break crochet it is easy promise, have you tried vid tutorials. I SO badly want to learn bobbin lace my mum used to do it and it's one thing I never got to learn from her. Now she is naughty and lives in Spain very inconsiderate!

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  2. dropstitchMarch 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    And my sister, who could help me to crochet, lives in France! Poor us, coming from such selfish families ;)

    I'm thinking a video tutorial might help, though I'm fairly sure I can see where the hook is MEANT to go, it just won't go in there. I might have a wee search for some videos later though. Definitely worth a try!

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  3. boo vakeMarch 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hi there. I'm crocheting the very same blanket as you mentioned below(my first bit of crochet) but I've cheated a bit at the beginning by turning the chain around and crocheting into the other side - the wee loop in the middle (much easier to do than into the V). I'm sure this is a heinous crime in the world of crochet but doesn't seem to make much difference when you get going. Blanket is now about a foot long (over 5 wide) and I can now even speak to my other half while doing it - so it does get easier! - Arlene

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  4. RachelMarch 21, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I struggled with this for ages too until i realised where the stitch was and always made sure i put my hook through the "V" Once you find the "V" you are golden! Good luck! :)

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  5. dropstitchMarch 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for the encouragement :) I had a bit of a breakthrough today by lowering my standards and bending the rules, so I'm full of the crochet joys again. Photos to follow shortly!

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