Crafts and Hobbies

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone..

Seems like we all have been a little deep into the winter

depression - especially for those of us in the Midwest - February

seems to be a bad one. I thought we might discuss some hobbies or

things that we may be able to do without too much stress or pain.

Distractions are good for us!

My hobbies use to be quilting for hours and playing the piano.

Unfortuneately, I can't quilt anymore - but I have been trying to

play the piano for at least 10 minutes a day without crying. Most

the time, I look at the piano and cry! I look at all the beautiful

quilts I hand stitched for hours and can't even face to put them on

my bed because of my inability to do it anymore. But, I'm trying to

look at the positive side of these hobbies. HEY... look what you

did! And, look what you can do.

I also found coloring quite therapeutic as well. I bought some

fancy colored pencils and a design book with adult themes.

I also found beading with stretchy cord has been helpful too. I

have bought some kits at http://www.orientaltrading.com. I have

about 15 I've made now. What shall I do with them. Well , I was

thinking maybe give them to a local nursing home or give them as

gifts.

Since, hobbies such as sports are out... I don't have any creative

ways to get exercise. Especially since the development of

erythromelalgia which has pretty much taken the bounce out of every

step I use to take. But I was thinking about the Ball! Has anyone

ever tried it? Any exercise suggestions?

Thanks for listening!

mncjl

[Guest guest]

Great topic!

I sort of rotate my hobbies. On the days I feel up to it, I love making

jewelry (and the pieces make wonderful gifts). Reading is a joy. So, too, is

tending to my African violets (I have all kinds of exotic varieties and the

perfect windows to display and grow them). I also like working puzzles -- jigsaw

or crossword/sudoku, etc. Keeps the mind going!

When I'm really up to it, I still enjoy doing needlework -- counted cross

stitch or crewel/regular embroidery. I've made pieces as gifts, too.

Somedays, I can't do a lot. But even 5 minutes spent making something pretty

or exercising my brain can be very, very healing.

Maureen Pratt

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[Guest guest]

This is a wonderful topic. So many have been down, myself included.

I read. I read tons. I get ebooks so that I don't have so many

cluttering the house. I never could stand getting rid of any book.

I do buy others on occasion. As far as creative hobbies. I haven't

found one I could do and stick to yet. I do puzzle book great to

help with the mind but horrible on fog days like today. I am a

terrible artist so that is out for me. Knitting, jewelery making,

quilting, and baking I've also tried out. Oh, I bet you did make

wonderful quilts. I know it must be hard to find something I hope

the others also respond. I would love to know what the others do for

hobbies that I haven't tried that might be fun and help stave off the

blues.

I think you will find what you need just keep trying. I know I

will. The coloring suggestion is interesting I may try that. The

stretch cord I've done but I agree with there isn't much I could do

with the final project but for a while it would be fun. I still like

to try and do things even if I know they won't be things I do much or

for long.

FibroHugs

Tammi

[Guest guest]

Here are some of my favorite hobbies when I have the time:

1. designing and making my own quilts

2. Cross stitich

3. Painting glassware (wine glasses, etc)

4. Photography

5. Painting (acrylic and oils)

6. Making fleece throws

7. Writing poetry and short stories

8. Have discussed with daughter the possiblity of starting to write a

childrens' book and do our own illustrations

9. Working on a current book about the history of Christmas Carols

10. Playing online games at pogo.com and neopets.com

N.

[Guest guest]

Oh another hobby is that I make custom Christmas ornaments to give

away. I use styrofoam balls and make them with ribbon, cording, etc.

You can find patterns for gorgeous ones online that you make with

material, ribbon and decorative pin heads. I haven't done one using

the decorative pin heads but I really want to give one a try. My

sister in law makes them and they are gorgeous!! She has some

arthritis in her hands so she makes larger ornaments that you can sit

on mantles, centerpieces etc.

N.

[Guest guest]

This sounds like my kind of christmas craft! , could you possibly

send a link with a picture and instructions. Then, I can save in my

favorites for the holiday season.

Thanks for the neat idea!

CJ

>

> Oh another hobby is that I make custom Christmas ornaments to give

> away. I use styrofoam balls and make them with ribbon, cording, etc.

> You can find patterns for gorgeous ones online that you make with

> material, ribbon and decorative pin heads. I haven't done one using

> the decorative pin heads but I really want to give one a try. My

> sister in law makes them and they are gorgeous!! She has some

> arthritis in her hands so she makes larger ornaments that you can

sit

> on mantles, centerpieces etc.

>

> N.

>

[Guest guest]

The History of Christmas Carols sounds awesome! I will buy a copy

of that one!

mncjl

>

> Here are some of my favorite hobbies when I have the time:

>

> 1. designing and making my own quilts

> 2. Cross stitich

> 3. Painting glassware (wine glasses, etc)

> 4. Photography

> 5. Painting (acrylic and oils)

> 6. Making fleece throws

> 7. Writing poetry and short stories

> 8. Have discussed with daughter the possiblity of starting to

write a

> childrens' book and do our own illustrations

> 9. Working on a current book about the history of Christmas Carols

> 10. Playing online games at pogo.com and neopets.com

>

> N.

>

[Guest guest]

I agree this is an awesome topic! I can still crochet and enjoy

doing it so most days finds me stitching as the lyrica holds the pain

at bay for the most part. I also enjoy reading - books, mags,

whatever; and a good movie or even an old series (Touched by an Angel

for example) to watch. I do volunteer at my children's school 1 day

per week for about 2.5 hrs - I help 1 girl with her spelling for 30

mins then go into an EIP (early intervention program/special needs

class) for the rest of the time and work with a group of 5-6 kids on

whatever is the topic for that day! I'm almost as smart as a 4th

grader again.....lol.....

That's pretty much it. I do try to nap and in fact am heading there

now so I can handle going to church tonight as the kids and I ran and

ran today to get our household stuff done (groceries, dr visit, that

kind of stuff...yuck!).

Darlene

>

> This is a wonderful topic. So many have been down, myself

included.

> I read. I read tons. I get ebooks so that I don't have so many

> cluttering the house. I never could stand getting rid of any

book.

> I do buy others on occasion. As far as creative hobbies. I

haven't

> found one I could do and stick to yet. I do puzzle book great to

> help with the mind but horrible on fog days like today. I am a

> terrible artist so that is out for me. Knitting, jewelery making,

> quilting, and baking I've also tried out. Oh, I bet you did make

> wonderful quilts. I know it must be hard to find something I hope

> the others also respond. I would love to know what the others do

for

> hobbies that I haven't tried that might be fun and help stave off

the

> blues.

>

> I think you will find what you need just keep trying. I know I

> will. The coloring suggestion is interesting I may try that. The

> stretch cord I've done but I agree with there isn't much I could do

> with the final project but for a while it would be fun. I still

like

> to try and do things even if I know they won't be things I do much

or

> for long.

>

> FibroHugs

> Tammi

>

[Guest guest]

Tammi,

Tell me how e-books work? Is it expensive? I also have remote dial

up so if it is a downloadable thing I suppose it would not work for

me.

Thanks for your wonderful ideas listed below!

CJ

>

> This is a wonderful topic. So many have been down, myself

included.

> I read. I read tons. I get ebooks so that I don't have so many

> cluttering the house. I never could stand getting rid of any

book.

> I do buy others on occasion. As far as creative hobbies. I

haven't

> found one I could do and stick to yet. I do puzzle book great to

> help with the mind but horrible on fog days like today. I am a

> terrible artist so that is out for me. Knitting, jewelery making,

> quilting, and baking I've also tried out. Oh, I bet you did make

> wonderful quilts. I know it must be hard to find something I hope

> the others also respond. I would love to know what the others do

for

> hobbies that I haven't tried that might be fun and help stave off

the

> blues.

>

> I think you will find what you need just keep trying. I know I

> will. The coloring suggestion is interesting I may try that. The

> stretch cord I've done but I agree with there isn't much I could

do

> with the final project but for a while it would be fun. I still

like

> to try and do things even if I know they won't be things I do much

or

> for long.

>

> FibroHugs

> Tammi

>

[Guest guest]

I'll have to do some research and find you some links. I don't use any

because I just design my own. I'll see what I can find.

N.

[Guest guest]

,

We HAVE made those and they are gorgeous. A little time-consuming, but

hey, if you start early enough (like now....lolol) and account for the

flares, etc., you'll have them done in no time! Do you have a Hobby

Lobby near you? They seem to have the best prices on ribbons - I

honestly DON'T remember when their Christmas stuff comes in but I think

maybe June? It's worth a shot........and you'd have some very unique

originals!

I've bought glass ornaments and glass paint to try this year. Why not?

If I don't like how they look, I can always toss them.....lol......at

the folks who don't like them!

(((Hugs and have fun!)))

Darlene

>

> Oh another hobby is that I make custom Christmas ornaments to give

> away. I use styrofoam balls and make them with ribbon, cording, etc.

> You can find patterns for gorgeous ones online that you make with

> material, ribbon and decorative pin heads. I haven't done one using

> the decorative pin heads but I really want to give one a try. My

> sister in law makes them and they are gorgeous!! She has some

> arthritis in her hands so she makes larger ornaments that you can sit

> on mantles, centerpieces etc.

>

> N.

>

[Guest guest]

I want to know where to get the patterns for these Christmas Balls. I don't

have any hobbies besides reading and that gets old sometimes and I think making

Christmas balls would be fun. Any help in how to get started would be GREAT!

Thanks

Christi Randall

www.singingwomenoftexas.com

Re: Crafts and Hobbies

,

We HAVE made those and they are gorgeous. A little time-consuming, but

hey, if you start early enough (like now....lolol) and account for the

flares, etc., you'll have them done in no time! Do you have a Hobby

Lobby near you? They seem to have the best prices on ribbons - I

honestly DON'T remember when their Christmas stuff comes in but I think

maybe June? It's worth a shot........and you'd have some very unique

originals!

I've bought glass ornaments and glass paint to try this year. Why not?

If I don't like how they look, I can always toss them.....lol......at

the folks who don't like them!

(((Hugs and have fun!)))

Darlene

>

> Oh another hobby is that I make custom Christmas ornaments to give

> away. I use styrofoam balls and make them with ribbon, cording, etc.

> You can find patterns for gorgeous ones online that you make with

> material, ribbon and decorative pin heads. I haven't done one using

> the decorative pin heads but I really want to give one a try. My

> sister in law makes them and they are gorgeous!! She has some

> arthritis in her hands so she makes larger ornaments that you can sit

> on mantles, centerpieces etc.

>

> N.

>

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[Guest guest]

Here are some sites for the beaded ornaments. I've never used a site

because I just design my own but maybe some of these will be helpful:

http://www.beadornaments.com/

http://www.decktheballs.com/

http://members.tripod.com/~Beadme/Ornament.htm

http://www.thatbeadlady.com/ornaments.htm

http://www.allmostlyflowers.com/page/page/4509387.htm

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95179616.tip.html

Easy easy beaded ornaments - my daughter made some of these one year

http://www.craftideas.info/html/bead_ornaments.html

http://www.brandine.com/Christmas/Beaded_Ornaments_1.htm

That's all i can find right now. I have got to get up and walk some.

The pain in my shoulders and lower back has just exploded in the last

20 minutes and I still have an hour and a half here at work.

Until later

N.

[Guest guest]

Thanks !

I cut and pasted all the links below in a WORD document so I can

refer to them later.

I appreciate the time you took to help me out!

CJ

>

> Here are some sites for the beaded ornaments. I've never used a

site

> because I just design my own but maybe some of these will be

helpful:

>

> http://www.beadornaments.com/

> http://www.decktheballs.com/

> http://members.tripod.com/~Beadme/Ornament.htm

> http://www.thatbeadlady.com/ornaments.htm

> http://www.allmostlyflowers.com/page/page/4509387.htm

> http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95179616.tip.html

>

> Easy easy beaded ornaments - my daughter made some of these one

year

>

> http://www.craftideas.info/html/bead_ornaments.html

> http://www.brandine.com/Christmas/Beaded_Ornaments_1.htm

>

> That's all i can find right now. I have got to get up and walk

some.

> The pain in my shoulders and lower back has just exploded in the

last

> 20 minutes and I still have an hour and a half here at work.

>

> Until later

> N.

>

[Guest guest]

CJ,

I'm not sure where my aunt got her patterns (she's a quilter so may

have made them up) *but* I have seen cloth ornaments done before at

craft shows so my suggestion would be to google (my fav thing) for

handmade Christmas quilted ornaments. You'll be able to tell pretty

quick if you got the right thing or not! Good luck and have fun!

Darlene

> >

> > Here are some sites for the beaded ornaments. I've never used a

> site

> > because I just design my own but maybe some of these will be

> helpful:

> >

> > http://www.beadornaments.com/

> > http://www.decktheballs.com/

> > http://members.tripod.com/~Beadme/Ornament.htm

> > http://www.thatbeadlady.com/ornaments.htm

> > http://www.allmostlyflowers.com/page/page/4509387.htm

> > http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95179616.tip.html

> >

> > Easy easy beaded ornaments - my daughter made some of these one

> year

> >

> > http://www.craftideas.info/html/bead_ornaments.html

> > http://www.brandine.com/Christmas/Beaded_Ornaments_1.htm

> >

> > That's all i can find right now. I have got to get up and walk

> some.

> > The pain in my shoulders and lower back has just exploded in the

> last

> > 20 minutes and I still have an hour and a half here at work.

> >

> > Until later

> > N.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

-Beautiful work!! You are very talented. Do you have an EASY

pattern for your snowflakes that you would share? Nan

-- In Fibromyalgia_Support_Group , Zimmy

wrote:

>

>

>

>

> > I want to know where to get the patterns for these Christmas

> > Balls. I don't have any hobbies besides reading and that gets

old

> > sometimes and I think making Christmas balls would be fun. Any

> > help in how to get started would be GREAT! Thanks

>

> I crochet and knit. My latest project has been a pair of curtain

> panels for my back door. I actually have three full-light doors

in

> the back, but as long as it took me to do those two panels, I

think

> my courage fails me on doing four more.

>

> I uploaded some pics of some of my stuff.

>

>

http://health.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fibromyalgia_Support_Group/

> photos/browse/7147

>

> I wonder sometimes if my days of crochet are numbered. I

sometimes

> have very, very stiff hands and it hurts to crochet. But on good

> days I can. The problem right now is that on good days, I've

been

> working in the yard, so then I'm too wiped out in the evening to

work

> on the crochet.

>

> Back in 2004, when I was still working, I was in a drugstore

buying

> some canes. I was in a whole lot of pain and very upset. I

walked

> by a display of craft kits, and picked one up called " Knitting

for

> Klutzes " , or something like that. I used to knit and crochet

(though

> I never did thread crochet) back in the 70's. I taught myself to

> knit and crochet again, and have really enjoyed it. It's

something I

> can do when I'm watching TV, or waiting at the doc's office.

With

> all of my surgeries between 2005 and 2007, I spent a *lot* of

time

> waiting for various things, and it's a good thing to take along

to

> do. I've even done it in the hospital. I take it to family

> gatherings; it's an ice-breaker, and takes my mind off the

political

> ranting that goes on. ;D As I'm on disability, I can't afford to

buy

> presents for people anymore, so this year I crocheted a whole lot

of

> snowflakes during the year, and sent them to people in Christmas

cards.

>

> Happy crafting!

>

> Z

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Mine are definitely gardening first off (with help, of course) and my

houseplants. I used to cross stitch but it's too hard on my eyes anymore.

It's weird because I'm near sighted (really bad) and have contacts but in

the last few years have had to wear reading glasses to see up close -

doesn't make sense to me. So cross stitch is out although I have quite a

few hanging on our walls as well as one I'm very proud of - I'm sure some

of you have seen the photo - it's the angel walking across the bridge with

the little girl and boy - that one I gave to my granddaughter when she was

born. I've made a number of the no-sew blankets too - I think I made one

for everyone I know plus a number of them here at the house - they are so

easy to make.

My artistic side as far as painting and drawing must have gone to my

children - they are wonderful at it - I am not.

I love to read too, but after being on the computer all day reading (doing

transcription online) sometimes I've reached my daily limit of reading.

Still crochet - have been working on a baby blanket for my granddaughter for

a while now. I started something new that I've never tried before - making

rag rugs. Crocheting them - from what I understand there are a lot of ways

to make them. Hope my hands hold out though. But as my daughter keeps

telling me - " Mom, you need to go back to doing some type of hobby " and

she's right. It tends to keep my mind of my troubles and gives me something

to look forward to.

Now if all this blasted snow would just melt and it would get warmer, I

could probably start gardening again. It was -20 for a temperature here

last night - makes you want to stay in bed.

And yes - I agree - have to have time - that's the trick.

Teri (central WI)

Re: Crafts and Hobbies

Here are some of my favorite hobbies when I have the time:

1. designing and making my own quilts

2. Cross stitich

3. Painting glassware (wine glasses, etc)

4. Photography

5. Painting (acrylic and oils)

6. Making fleece throws

7. Writing poetry and short stories

8. Have discussed with daughter the possiblity of starting to write a

childrens' book and do our own illustrations

9. Working on a current book about the history of Christmas Carols

10. Playing online games at pogo.com and neopets.com

N.

[Guest guest]

Okay, not a new topic *but*.....my mom passed along a Maxim

catalog (www.marymaxim.com) and also an Annie's Attic catalog

(www.anniesattic.com, I think...lol). Anyhow, both are having some

terrific sales of their Christmas ornaments (beaded, frilled up/lacey

ones, etc.) and so I thought I would pass it on. I realize some are on

fixed budgets but maybe you can squeeze some out for a few of these

projects, then you will have the patterns and be able to buy additional

supplies as needed!

Have fun!

(((Hugs)))

Darlene

[Guest guest]

> -Beautiful work!! You are very talented.

::::: blush ::::: Thank you! (Digging for compliments? Moi? ;D ;D)

> Do you have an EASY

> pattern for your snowflakes that you would share? Nan

I bought a book of patterns. I just did a Google search on crochet

+snowflake+pattern and came up with lots of free patterns. I use

size 10 thread and a size 7 hook. I think this year I'm going to try

the larger snowflakes in size 20 thread so they're a little smaller,

and work on another book of snowflakes that uses size 20 thread, in

size 10 thread instead so they're a little bigger. If that makes any

sense.

After I crochet them, I put them in a lingerie bag and wash (and

soak) them in Dreft and Clorox 2. Then I use a stiffener that I

bought at a craft store - it's kind of like Elmer's glue. I dilute

it some. Or you can use equal parts elmer's and water. I put the

stiffener in a plastic bag, add the snowflakes, and squish them

around. Then I blot them on paper towels and block them on a foam

core board. I tape a template snowflake template (just a paper with

crossed lines to correspond with the six points of the star) to the

board, cover it with wax paper, and then pin the snowflake to it and

let them dry. I need to get some stainless steel pins, though; the

regular ones sometimes leave rust marks.

The crocheting is the fun part; the blocking can be a pain. But the

results are very pretty.

The doilies, I wash and soak in the same way, then dip them in a

liquid starch solution, and hang them to dry. Then, either when

they're still damp, or using a spray bottle of water, I stretch and

block them on a foam core board with pins.

When I store the doilies, or give them as presents, I take a manila

folder and roll it and tape it. Then I wrap tissue paper around it,

then pin the doily at one end and wrap that around the roll, and pin

it at the other end. Then I wrap tissue paper around the doily. For

long term storage, you should use acid-free tissue paper. I will say

that the crazed expression that my nieces and sister-in-law get when

they get their hands on one of those tissue-paper rolls is - well -

gratifying.

Anyway, I thought ppl might like to look at pictures of pretty

handiwork, so uploaded those pics. <Deity> knows we need any good

feeling moments that we can get! Anybody else who has the energy

to upload pics of their work, I'll be happy to go and ooh and ahh

appropriately!

Z

[Guest guest]

Wow! Really nice!

Thanks again everyone for you wonderful ideas to my recent posts on

Hobbies & Crafts, Reading, and Movies.

I never got so much great information in such a short amount of time.

What a great support group I joined!

CJ

>

> > -Beautiful work!! You are very talented.

>

> ::::: blush ::::: Thank you! (Digging for compliments?

Moi? ;D ;D)

>

> > Do you have an EASY

> > pattern for your snowflakes that you would share? Nan

>

> I bought a book of patterns. I just did a Google search on

crochet

> +snowflake+pattern and came up with lots of free patterns. I

use

> size 10 thread and a size 7 hook. I think this year I'm going to

try

> the larger snowflakes in size 20 thread so they're a little

smaller,

> and work on another book of snowflakes that uses size 20 thread,

in

> size 10 thread instead so they're a little bigger. If that makes

any

> sense.

>

> After I crochet them, I put them in a lingerie bag and wash (and

> soak) them in Dreft and Clorox 2. Then I use a stiffener that I

> bought at a craft store - it's kind of like Elmer's glue. I

dilute

> it some. Or you can use equal parts elmer's and water. I put

the

> stiffener in a plastic bag, add the snowflakes, and squish them

> around. Then I blot them on paper towels and block them on a

foam

> core board. I tape a template snowflake template (just a paper

with

> crossed lines to correspond with the six points of the star) to

the

> board, cover it with wax paper, and then pin the snowflake to it

and

> let them dry. I need to get some stainless steel pins, though;

the

> regular ones sometimes leave rust marks.

>

> The crocheting is the fun part; the blocking can be a pain. But

the

> results are very pretty.

>

> The doilies, I wash and soak in the same way, then dip them in a

> liquid starch solution, and hang them to dry. Then, either when

> they're still damp, or using a spray bottle of water, I stretch

and

> block them on a foam core board with pins.

>

> When I store the doilies, or give them as presents, I take a

manila

> folder and roll it and tape it. Then I wrap tissue paper around

it,

> then pin the doily at one end and wrap that around the roll, and

pin

> it at the other end. Then I wrap tissue paper around the doily.

For

> long term storage, you should use acid-free tissue paper. I will

say

> that the crazed expression that my nieces and sister-in-law get

when

> they get their hands on one of those tissue-paper rolls is - well -

> gratifying.

>

> Anyway, I thought ppl might like to look at pictures of pretty

> handiwork, so uploaded those pics. <Deity> knows we need any

good

> feeling moments that we can get! Anybody else who has the

energy

> to upload pics of their work, I'll be happy to go and ooh and ahh

> appropriately!

>

> Z

>

>

[Guest guest]

How difficult would it be to teach myself to crochet? Are the books to learn

pretty easy to follow? I used to do cross stitch, just got away from it. I

should buy myself a new project to begin. The problem is that I cannot relax my

back in a chair to sit and do it for a while. I do OK in the computer chair,

but don't want to spend the entire day in it. I have my new TENS unit, now I

just have to figure out how to hook it up and use it.

jeanne in wi

[Guest guest]

> How difficult would it be to teach myself to crochet? Are the

> books to learn pretty easy to follow? I used to do cross stitch,

> just got away from it. I should buy myself a new project to

> begin. The problem is that I cannot relax my back in a chair to

> sit and do it for a while. I do OK in the computer chair, but

> don't want to spend the entire day in it. I have my new TENS unit,

> now I just have to figure out how to hook it up and use it.

Crochet is not difficult. And inexpensive to start up. All you need

is a hook and a skein of yarn to start. The skein will tell you what

size hook to use with it. There are goo-gobs of instructions out

there - in books and also on the Web. Also patterns. Early on, if I

didn't understand something in an instruction, I would go to one of

the web sites and look it up.

I don't always sit up to do it. I often lie on the couch, or on my

bed, while I'm watching TV. It's a pretty nice, portable kind of

project.

http://www.crochet.com/ This is the Crochet Guild of America site.

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/ This is the Lion Brand Yarn

crochet instructions site. I've gotten a lot of help from that site.

I also learned to do granny squares by doing an online search on

" granny square " .

Happy crocheting!

Z

[Guest guest]

Thanks .

Jeanne in WI

Crochet is not difficult. And inexpensive to start up. All you need is a

hook and a skein of yarn to start. The skein will tell you what size hook to

use with it. There are goo-gobs of instructions out there - in books and also

on the Web. Also patterns. Early on, if I

didn't understand something in an instruction, I would go to one of the web

sites and look it up.

I don't always sit up to do it. I often lie on the couch, or on my bed,

while I'm watching TV. It's a pretty nice, portable kind of project.

http://www.crochet.com/ This is the Crochet Guild of America site.

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/ This is the Lion Brand Yarn crochet

instructions site. I've gotten a lot of help from that site.

I also learned to do granny squares by doing an online search on " granny

square " .

Happy crocheting!

Z