tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post4974158272707303713..comments2024-03-22T17:22:39.482+10:00Comments on A Welsh girl in Australia: Learning to Crochet Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-60346161398102943412014-06-03T09:26:11.463+10:002014-06-03T09:26:11.463+10:00Hi Chris, lovely to hear from you. I'm rather ...Hi Chris, lovely to hear from you. I'm rather envious that you are going to Skipton...it's such a gorgeous little town and I still miss it. <br />Looking forward to reading up and looking at the photos of Yarndale.<br />x<br /><br />Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-39545454226542410522014-06-03T09:23:19.920+10:002014-06-03T09:23:19.920+10:00Lucy has some great little flower patterns and tut...Lucy has some great little flower patterns and tutorials on her blog. I've made heaps of the May roses - they are probably the best ones to start with. Good luck with the granny squares.<br />xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-58418904026349004572014-05-31T07:08:18.567+10:002014-05-31T07:08:18.567+10:00PS... I live in Essex UK but am from Porthcawl, wa...PS... I live in Essex UK but am from Porthcawl, was born there and lived there till I was 26, then moved here.<br />Chris xChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-4409109001091292642014-05-31T07:04:36.905+10:002014-05-31T07:04:36.905+10:00Wow blog hopped and found you and wow again as I t...Wow blog hopped and found you and wow again as I too have made a mandala for Lucy.. I have actually booked some B&B in Skipton for Yarndale!! I love to crochet as well as other crafts and I love Australia, we have been twice, both times to the east coast areas of Victoria and NSW and Adelaide as I have a friend there.<br />I shall be back to see what else you do.. love the colours of your blanket, such lovely muted colours.<br />Happy hooking!<br />Chrs Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-47102256298145191292014-05-29T23:49:44.260+10:002014-05-29T23:49:44.260+10:00I'm a recently taught hooker too and know exac...I'm a recently taught hooker too and know exactly how you felt - frustrated and impatient. It was Lucy's Attic24 blog that inspired me to learn to crochet, as I had previously thought of crochet as something hideous from the 70s! I love her bright colours & her blog is such a treat to read. I'm working on my 3rd blanket now (only making small baby ones at the mo), and have yet to attempt a granny square, as can only seem to crochet in rows!! Granny squares and flowers are next on my list to try...Wilfing Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333370314272212167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-18511864555482760912014-05-29T23:32:22.337+10:002014-05-29T23:32:22.337+10:00Your granny blanket / throw is gorgeous and I love...Your granny blanket / throw is gorgeous and I love the pastel colour combination. My mother- in- law made a brightly coloured one for us and I recently asked her to do another in neutrals - creams and beige which has turned out really well. I just wouldn't know where to start, so well done! Thank you for your comment - pleased to hear that you are a Lake District fan too!miss bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210603421768133667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-67409753903471453602014-05-29T11:34:48.683+10:002014-05-29T11:34:48.683+10:00Thank you Linda. I can't believe all those yea...Thank you Linda. I can't believe all those years in a cold climate and I eventually learn to crochet in sub tropical heat!<br />xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-59132802389975950462014-05-29T11:33:50.898+10:002014-05-29T11:33:50.898+10:00Thank you Gill. It took a while, but I love it now...Thank you Gill. It took a while, but I love it now.<br />xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-10457490775117826402014-05-24T07:27:11.667+10:002014-05-24T07:27:11.667+10:00Beth, how satisfying to have taught yourself a new...Beth, how satisfying to have taught yourself a new skill. You made me laugh, because a few weeks ago I attempted to teach my 2 sisters and 2 of their friends to make granny squares. It was soo hard. I am not an expert on crochet by any means, and they were getting so exasperated, because they were too tense and couldn't hold the hook in a relaxed way. I will <br />pass on your tip of Attic 24, and hope that helps! Your blanket is lovely, I love the edging. Keep up the good work! Have a great weeekend, love Linda xflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815317328189342095.post-72381745747521012362014-05-23T19:10:31.672+10:002014-05-23T19:10:31.672+10:00You've come a long way in a year Beth! Your bl...You've come a long way in a year Beth! Your blanket is gorgeous, I love the soft colours its so pretty!<br />I too learnt reading Attic 24,sitting hunched over the computer peering at the screen with my crochet hook and yarn following the instructions!<br />You have made some lovely things, and I agree it is such a great hobby to encourage people into taking up. Your mandala looks great! I still have to make one if I'm not too late.<br />Great post!<br />Gill xxgillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.com