tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post857270848785507764..comments2024-03-28T08:10:43.589+10:00Comments on Michelle Ridgway: Crochet for DummiesMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-31884098845684686732013-05-13T04:34:04.908+10:002013-05-13T04:34:04.908+10:00Those granny's squares are beautiful. I love t...Those granny's squares are beautiful. I love the red fabric you choose for the border !!Carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737252069272075883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-79288111851092658562013-05-13T00:31:31.443+10:002013-05-13T00:31:31.443+10:00Your square look great, and you embroidered quilt ...Your square look great, and you embroidered quilt is going to be beautiful. I have started crocheting again after a few years break and have even done two baby jackets! You will get back into the groove and be trying all sorts of patterns in n o time!!creations.1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06091470077700396841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-83130690906877439722013-05-12T22:29:10.136+10:002013-05-12T22:29:10.136+10:00Your granny squares look fabulous. Good on you! I ...Your granny squares look fabulous. Good on you! I cant crochet to save myself. <br /><br />But I have started knitting an infinity scarf. Im pretty sure its called an infinity scarf because that's the approximate number of years it'll take me to finish it. Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-46042170782571445082013-05-11T18:59:53.311+10:002013-05-11T18:59:53.311+10:00Your squares look fantastic! Love the sashing on ...Your squares look fantastic! Love the sashing on the teddy quilt too. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203034266623357526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-18424424084224322202013-05-11T12:04:56.240+10:002013-05-11T12:04:56.240+10:00I'm like you.... can't get over all the go...I'm like you.... can't get over all the gorgeous crochet going around blogland and FB at the moment. It is definitely calling to me too... I've even found my crochet hooks.... Love your granny squares! The quilt is just beautiful! Happy Mothers Day to you... hope you have a wonderful weekend xxxxTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11898228742026018324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-55263134991065134962013-05-11T10:22:17.255+10:002013-05-11T10:22:17.255+10:00Hello Michelle,
Lovely crochet blocks, you will h...Hello Michelle,<br /><br />Lovely crochet blocks, you will have a rug done before the weeks end. If you check out the site Crochet Australia they have the conversions. I use what feels comfortable usually a 3.5 for 8 ply because I don;t like the look a bigger hook gives.<br /><br />Happy hooking.<br />Bev.Bev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-78364090476213146562013-05-11T09:15:01.908+10:002013-05-11T09:15:01.908+10:00well done on tackling the crochet. the squares loo...well done on tackling the crochet. the squares look perfect.<br />the fabric for the border finishes it beautifully!<br />marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996325525301046700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-551110649043107222013-05-11T08:36:20.522+10:002013-05-11T08:36:20.522+10:00those are lovely squares.... so another addiction?...those are lovely squares.... so another addiction????? careful... oh by the way that book won't work for you... you're not a dummie!<br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-3337664879479784212013-05-11T08:18:46.148+10:002013-05-11T08:18:46.148+10:00I think I am going to have to take a refresher in ...I think I am going to have to take a refresher in crochet as I can't remember half of the stuff I used to do. Have to dig out my hooks too! I just brought a book on 100 different crochet and knitted flowers!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432721735926623075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-2761711820029563412013-05-11T05:28:47.886+10:002013-05-11T05:28:47.886+10:00Great job...they are all perfectly square! :)Great job...they are all perfectly square! :)Kristen Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780968814722069390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-79850898891507941532013-05-10T23:17:08.576+10:002013-05-10T23:17:08.576+10:00I think, probably, the hook size depends on the pe...I think, probably, the hook size depends on the person crocheting as you have to see how many stitches per inch you do and compare that to the gauge on the pattern. Different needles for different thickness of yarn, obviously, you wouldn't use a tiny one on 4 ply because you couldn't keep it on the needle.<br />I think you're doing fine...crocheting is such a good hand work because you can do it while your mind is occupied with TV or reading on the computer. <br />My grandmother tried to teach me when I was a child and I did fine except for the tension. It wasn't until after my son was born that I picked it up again and my neighbor helped me learn more about it.<br />Blessings, and Happy Mother's Day.<br />Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-89291599822061094172013-05-10T21:29:45.601+10:002013-05-10T21:29:45.601+10:00Enjoy your hooking. The grannies are looking lovel...Enjoy your hooking. The grannies are looking lovely. Usually the bargain yarn is worked with a 4-4.5 mm hook depending on tension. Flowers are just a baby step from grannies.<br />Gorgeous bears, love the spotty border.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-19016338641024892432013-05-10T20:56:33.591+10:002013-05-10T20:56:33.591+10:00You have made some lovely squares. My friend at qu...You have made some lovely squares. My friend at quilting has been making premmie baby hats and I have been watching her thinking I will have to get her to teach me one day, just need a few more hours in the day. Really like your border fabric. Can't wait to see the whole quilt. Hugs.... Noelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435141638955415172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-3694507318463349542013-05-10T20:36:33.894+10:002013-05-10T20:36:33.894+10:00Lovely crocheting Michelle - wish I could do that....Lovely crocheting Michelle - wish I could do that. Mum knitted but didn't crochet, so I never learnt, but I do so drool over all the beautiful crocheted rugs and things. Meanwhile your bears are looking very happy with their new border fabricCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711327555021871852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-8963691452827334742013-05-10T20:35:43.457+10:002013-05-10T20:35:43.457+10:00Your granny squares look very good. Crochet is sti...Your granny squares look very good. Crochet is still on my todo list. Happy Mothers Day to you too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718801532958257392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-8560859837206979612013-05-10T20:19:40.000+10:002013-05-10T20:19:40.000+10:00Great work with the crochet. I am still learning a...Great work with the crochet. I am still learning and have to go to classes. I am still in need of lots of help. Those squares look gorgeous.<br />I like the border you have chosen for the blocks. It's a delightful fabric.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824441885052008716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-82777947545486328602013-05-10T18:38:02.429+10:002013-05-10T18:38:02.429+10:00well done with your crocheting Michelle and your q...well done with your crocheting Michelle and your quilt is looking gorgeous,you have been busy.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-80847186379970061982013-05-10T18:25:44.088+10:002013-05-10T18:25:44.088+10:00Hi Michelle - you are doing a fabulous job with yo...Hi Michelle - you are doing a fabulous job with your squares. It's so lovely to see people taking up crochet again.<br />I found a blog called Attic24 (just google it) and Lucy the lovely lady who owns it is very generous with her tutorials for various lovely things.<br />She also lists blogs she likes to visit and a lot of them also have tutorials. I have seen a flower in a granny square tutorial on one of them, but unfortunately can't remember which one. It's fun to surf anyway.<br />Hope that helps, I know it did for me.<br />Best wishes and Happy crocheting, stitching etc, etc.karin & mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303280525198432612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-54844738327950719492013-05-10T18:25:10.284+10:002013-05-10T18:25:10.284+10:00Hi Michelle - you are doing a fabulous job with yo...Hi Michelle - you are doing a fabulous job with your squares. It's so lovely to see people taking up crochet again.<br />I found a blog called Attic24 (just google it) and Lucy the lovely lady who owns it is very generous with her tutorials for various lovely things.<br />She also lists blogs she likes to visit and a lot of them also have tutorials. I have seen a flower in a granny square tutorial on one of them, but unfortunately can't remember which one. It's fun to surf anyway.<br />Hope that helps, I know it did for me.<br />Best wishes and Happy crocheting, stitching etc, etc.karin & mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303280525198432612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-7545148304486281692013-05-10T17:47:19.546+10:002013-05-10T17:47:19.546+10:00Love your crochet. The granny squares always look ...Love your crochet. The granny squares always look so happy. The quilt looks good with the pretty block borders and outer border.Valspierssewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-91353815088122920562013-05-10T16:21:45.189+10:002013-05-10T16:21:45.189+10:00Your granny squares look good to me and we know th...Your granny squares look good to me and we know that practice makes perfect. Love the colours you have chosen.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525435687338202458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-74351580250978931282013-05-10T15:51:52.847+10:002013-05-10T15:51:52.847+10:00You have a great Mother's Day too! That borde...You have a great Mother's Day too! That border fabric is a good choice. I taught myself to crochet a million years ago, when no one knew how so there was no one to teach me......don't do so much now, although I did wear my crochet dresses when I was young and lovely.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461697058136548513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-10817342273488191452013-05-10T14:26:23.085+10:002013-05-10T14:26:23.085+10:00You are one talented lady Michelle!!!
EnJoY YOUR d...You are one talented lady Michelle!!!<br />EnJoY YOUR day on Sunday too! :)Cheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394751719819372772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-41678204353646693692013-05-10T13:45:11.620+10:002013-05-10T13:45:11.620+10:00Michelle - you might get a few of us started - too...Michelle - you might get a few of us started - too much temptation - too little time! Your squares look great!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-50940957223313596802013-05-10T13:35:54.559+10:002013-05-10T13:35:54.559+10:00Your squares look great, with the size of your cro...Your squares look great, with the size of your crochet hooks it's all about your tension, if you're tight crocheter you may need to go up in soze and if you're a loose crocheter you may need to go down it's all a matter of practice and what feels right for you. Look forward to seeing those flower granny's :) Barb.<br />P.S: if you need nay more help in regards to crochet just email me :)barb's creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425588296349592091noreply@blogger.com