June 12, 2006
Oh yes...I'm "hooked"!
And it's all Tim's fault! Saturday morning I took a crochet class at Highlands Ranch String...and it was so much fun! Our teacher, Tim, was great. He had a way of explaining things that made sense to me, and if they didn't, he didn't make me feel stupid. Plus...how great is it that he reads my blog?! (of course...he doesn't comment!! Ahem, ahem, hint, hint!) He had samples folks. Samples of crocheted Koigu! Why didn't I take a picture??? I bought the latest issue of Interweave Crochet simply because he pointed out that there is a crocheted KOIGU afghan in it! I fell in love! I'm adding this to my ever-growing list of things to do with Koigu...or should I call it my reasons to keep buying Koigu list?!
Nachaele, Jeni, and my mom all took the class too...so we had a great time laughing at ourselves. After an hour of crocheting though my hand started hurting. Tim kept having to remind me that crocheting uses different muscles than knitting. Seriously though...isn't that weird? You'd think I'd have great "hand" muscles from knitting consistently over the last 4 1/2 years, but nope! Apparently, I don't!
Here's my little class sample, next to the one that Tim made. Mine is obviously the bright green and purple one. I'm so glad that I took this class. I know that my new skills are going to come in handy!(Especially if I really decide to make that crazy crocheted Koigu blanket...come on Tim, you know you want to!)
**the Knit in Public pictures are coming!! Check back to tomorrow for that and to find out which color I chose for my Not So Green Gables!**
Posted by Stacey at June 12, 2006 12:16 PMI strated out as a crocheter, and I have to say that I switched to knitting in part cause crochet puts a lot of strain on your right wrist. I can knit for longer. So now I mostly do just borders and things in crochet. But glad you've learned to do it!
Posted by: michaele at June 12, 2006 02:03 PMOooh, he is cute! You should hook him while you are at it! ;)
Posted by: kelli at June 12, 2006 02:33 PMToo bad ladies...he's good and taken:) Thanks for thinking of me though Kelli!!
Posted by: Stacey at June 12, 2006 02:44 PMCongrats on learning to crochet. Cute top too by the way, it's a great color for you!
Posted by: Kaitie Tee at June 12, 2006 03:36 PMYou know I learned to crochet first too. I didn't do much of it, but knew how. I remembered my mom teaching me how to knit when I was younger too, but didn't understand it and never remembered how. For some reason when I decided to re-learn knitting, I was totally hooked, and don't get nearly as excited at the thought of crocheting as I do knitting.
However, I really do like the idea of freeform crochet, which I've read about while browsing the internet.
Posted by: Kristin at June 12, 2006 04:06 PMthe crocheting does put more strain on your wrist. but i think it's faster and more mindless. you should take a look at my 200 crochet blocks book.
Posted by: cyn at June 12, 2006 05:02 PMHey Stacey! Glad you liked the class! You all did GREAT! And eventually I'll have enough Koigu for that afghan...
Posted by: Tim at June 12, 2006 05:27 PMi'm a crochetter! and a knitter. i teach crochet at my local micheals. i just started actually i'm looking for some good ways to do the class. if you have any tips after being at the class please hook me up! LOL i crack myself up! i thik i'm faster at crochet than knitting!
Posted by: allena at June 12, 2006 06:23 PMWelcome to the crochet side! I learned to crochet first, then knit...too many years ago to admit, lol. I ADORE that crochetd koigu afghan!!! I'm thinkin' it would be a great crochete-along!! (Like anyone needs any more knit/crochet alongs, lol)
Posted by: Becky at June 12, 2006 10:19 PMHey.........those pictures look familiar! He he! :)
Posted by: Nachaele at June 13, 2006 08:19 AM