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| TX CrochetLover |
Beginner's Thread CAL In ProgressI want to throw this out here and see if anyone would like to do this. Some people may want to try thread, but are a little nervous about stepping out on their own. One good way is to join a CAL and have the support of others that are working on the same thing!So, if you would like to try a thread pattern, I will find a beginner's doily to do. We would use size 10 thread and a 7 hook. We would start this CAL about the first of September. I am also posting for another CAL for those with more experience. Depending on the response, we may join them or keep them separate. There are some beautiful things that can be made with thread and this is the perfect time of year ,here in the states, at least, to be doing thread work! Ya know, hot! Let me have some input and let's have some threadie fun! |
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| w0taz |
I would love to try thread, and I AM a beginner. I am up for this.
Thank you |
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| PhoenixTears62 |
I have the needle and the thread so looking forward to doing them both:) Great idea Selena:) Hugs:) | ||
| loomyjulie |
I would like to join in, but I'll be out of the country from the 27th. till the 3rd. Is this something that we could catch up on? Or maybe wait till after the holiday?
I have thread here just waiting for the "right" project. |
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| Princsstrish |
I've been making doilies for years, but wanted to offer up my help if anyone needs advice on beginning doilies!! | ||
| jchllm |
It sure is Loomie!! Usually a pattern is set and then you go at your own rate. Sometimes there's a deadline but not usually. Welcome!! |
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| TX CrochetLover |
Like lIsa said, thiskind of thing is a go at your own pace. I probably will have it ready to go around the first, but it shouldn't be a problem to wait a couple of days. Thanks Trish for offering your help! I am looking around for something pretty but not a huge project. Great response ya'll! We will have a lot of fun on this! Anybody else that wants to join in is welcome! |
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| TX CrochetLover |
I got to thinking about the Beginner's CAL. Instead of a doily, how about coasters? That way it is not as slow going and you would get a sense of accomplishment fairly quickly! Then after you complete one, you can make a set. Practicing the following ones with the same pattern will help to increase your confidence and even out any stitch or gauge issues.
What ya think? I found this pattern which is easy and pretty. http://www.geocities.com/azulmaribel/shellcoaster.html |
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| jchllm |
That's very pretty!! Very pretty! | ||
| w0taz |
That is a cool coaster. | ||
| Laura |
I've been wanting to try thread crochet for quite awhile but everytime I see something made, I wimp out thinking that it's too difficult for me. I don't have a soul around who knows how to crochet in general, let alone with thread! 
So, count me in and I'll give it a try with a teacher in the wings if I get stuck, which most likely, I will. 
Cheers, Laura |
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| Princsstrish |
My advice, when you start with thread, use a larger hook size than the pattern calls for, work down to the smaller hooks. That was my mistake in the beginning. Sure, it will be larger than called for, but you'll get the feel of thread and the technicque. If you are making a doily, size doesn't matter much anyways. I'm here cheering you on, heck I may even do those beautiful coasters :) | ||
| TX CrochetLover |
This is great to see so many people wanting to try their hand at thread. How about we start this around the 4th of September? My kids will be back in school, the Labor day holiday will be over. Is that ok with everyone? And is the pattern acceptable? | ||
| jchllm |
Sounds good.......all of it!! | ||
| TX CrochetLover |
Just a reminder the Beginner Thread CAL will start next Tuesday! You will need the following supplies:
Size 10 thread Steel crochet hook, size 7 Needle for weaving ends Comfy chair and a favorite beverage! Anybody that would like to join us, you are most welcome! |
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| TX CrochetLover |
Just a bump on this thread, so to speak! Just a reminder the CAL starts Tuesday. I made a version of this already in cotton to see if there were any errors on the pattern. I found a confusing section that wasn't written exactly how you would actually work it, so I will post that info on Tuesday!
It's not too late if you want to join this CAL! The pattern is pretty and you go at your own pace! No pressure to complete in a given time frame, just lots of support and fun! |
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| Laura |
I'm glad you'll be clarifying any confusing instructions  since this is my very first foray into lace crochet.......I'm looking forward to it, knowing that you're right here if and when  I run into any problems.
Thanks, Laura |
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| jchllm |
I'm in...I thin kI said that...didn't I?? | ||
| TX CrochetLover |
Yes, dear, I do believe you did! I am excited because I think the pattern is going to be unique enough that it won't just be a circle, and yet stitch wise simple enough so that you can concentrate on the thread part of it. Laura, there is plenty of help around here, so if there is a question, do not hesitate to ask! Come on folks, this is a perfect opportunity to try something NEW!! 
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| TX CrochetLover |
Hey all,
Today begins our beginner's thread CAL! I have already started this. I wanted to make sure there were no boo boos in the pattern. I did have an issue with Round 5. I thought it was confusing. So below find a clarification. Rnd 5: ch1, sc in same st, skip next 3 sc,(3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next sc. [skip next 3 sc(3dc, ch1, 3dc ) in next sc, skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc] around. 9 shells I was confused and I ended up with 18 shells! So, I had to go back and figure out what went wrong! LOL! Anyhoo, I made the first version in cotton yarn, modified it a little and made a dishcloth out of it. Today I am working it in thread, Using a light green. How about everyone else? Have you been able to start on the coaster yet? If you have any questions or advice, post here and we'll finish the coaster in no time! And pics would be really great! |
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| Laura |
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f61/Jafroni/LaceyCoaster.jpg
Okay, here's a picture through Rnd 2 and beginning of rnd 3......I'm not sure if what I'm doing is correct or not. 
At the end of rnd 2 it says (18dc, ch1) and then rnd 3 states ch7 (counts as dtr and 3 ch) so, should I have 8 chains at this point? What is the dtr? Is it simply ch 7, and if so, would I then be chaining 3 more for a total of ten? In order to do this in each dc around, I would have to slip st into the dc before beginning the dtr's, is this correct and just to clarify, the dtr's are simply chain 7? Thanks for your help here and by the way, I thought I had size 10 thread but I only have size 20 and size 3, so I'm using the 3 with a size 0 hook....do you think that will work out? Should I try the size 20 instead and if so which size hook would you recommend? Thanks again! 
Cheers, Laura |
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| TX CrochetLover |
The pic of round one and two look good! |
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| TX CrochetLover |
I finished one coaster, will take a pic. I am going to make 4 of them for a set. But, I don't know whether I should make them all the same color or do a rainbow set. Hmm....
Laura, did my suggestions help? Progress from anybody else? |
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| TX CrochetLover |
I am doing the second one in my set a pale pink. I decided on the rainbow set.
How's everyone else doing? |
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| TX CrochetLover |
I have not finished my pink one yet. I have been doing squares for the Traveling Hook II at the ville. Also, I joined the Mania Halloween swap and worked on that this weekend.
So, how's everyone else doing? |
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| Laura |
I haven't forgotten about this CAL but life has been ultra busy around here these last few weeks.
Your suggestions did help and I believe I'm on round 6 or seven now but I haven't picked it up in about 10 days or so and I'm not sure. I do intend to finish it though so I may need your help once again somewhere along the road.
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| TX CrochetLover |
If I can help you, I will be happy to do so! | ||
| TX CrochetLover |
I finally took a pic of the first coaster I made.
How is everyone else doing on the coasters? Any troubles? Any comments about the pattern? |
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