Re: Crafts and Hobbies/Darlene

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Teri,

I've never tried to crochet rag rugs *but* another group I belong to

has members that have and I think there is a website (doncha just

love google?) that has good hints. And knowing 4 or 5 stitches is

plenty to " get you by " when crocheting! There is a blanket called

the " round ripple " that has a free pattern online (I think under

angelcrafts, darned fibro fog!) that is super easy yet looks very

intricate.

Darlene

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> Darlene,

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> I crochet too, but only know a few stitches - about 4 or 5 which

gets me by

> for making blankets. Don't think I could attempt anything harder

than that.

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> But lately I've been trying to crochet a rag rug - do you have any

> experience with that you could maybe share?

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> Thanks,

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> Teri (central WI)

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> Re: Crafts and Hobbies///Jeanne

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> As to the crocheting - there is a book w/hooks set up that is

called " I

> taught myself to crochet " that is pretty easy to follow. There is

also,

> believe it or not, instructions on either tape or dvd (check with

the

> library) where it actually looks like you are sitting in someone's

lap

> and working the stitches. Crochet isn't hard at all. I have been

doing

> it since I was 9 or thereabouts and truly truly enjoy the

relaxation

> and enjoyment I get out of creating something from these two hands!

> Plus, everything I make is usually given to someone and to date, NO

ONE

> has ever said " yuck " ! In fact, a dear dear friend, when she found

out

> she was pregnant with her 2nd child, made sure to tell me so she

could

> have one of " my blankets " for her 2nd child too! Nothing compares

to

> that. Ask away on the crochet, I have done model work for several

> professional designers, as well as my own amateur stuff, so I

> can " hook " you up (pun intended)......lolol....

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> (((Hugs)))

> Darlene

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[Guest guest]

Darlene,

I've googled it quite a bit and there is a lot of info out there - even some

interesting You Tube pieces on how to make the rag rugs in different ways

besides crocheting - I tried a couple of them, but crocheting seems to be

the easiest for me. I've been scouring the house for old clothes, rags,

sheets - you name it, that I don't use anymore to use the fabric. I'm

really getting into this and as said anything to keep our minds off

the pain. I'll have to look up angelcrafts though - that one doesn't sound

familiar.

Thanks!

Teri (central WI)

Re: Crafts and Hobbies/Darlene

Teri,

I've never tried to crochet rag rugs *but* another group I belong to

has members that have and I think there is a website (doncha just

love google?) that has good hints. And knowing 4 or 5 stitches is

plenty to " get you by " when crocheting! There is a blanket called

the " round ripple " that has a free pattern online (I think under

angelcrafts, darned fibro fog!) that is super easy yet looks very

intricate.

Darlene