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Trying to learn to knit recently awakened memories of crocheting from childhood. I've been crocheting in between knitting frustrations (and getting more crochet projects done, BTW). After some dishcloths and a doll's hat, I'm feeling brave enough to actually try something where I need to *gasp* read a pattern!:fc

 

I'm also trying to get my 10-year old daughter interested in crochet without pushing her away. Unfortunately, she's like her mom in that she likes things to come easy and won't want to practice without a finished product. I'm thinking of working on some kind of squares afghan with her, so it will feel more like something we're doing together (and she can see me ripping out my own squares!:blush )

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Hi! Welcome to the board.

 

I just learned how to crochet and am not ashamed to admit I learned using a Teach Me to Crochet book for children. I bought it specifically because for each stitch they taught you you made a small project. I have no patience and I want to see results NOW when I'm starting something. I just thought it might be something your daughter would like to use too.

 

Here's a link if you're interested

Cool Stuff Teach Me to Crochet

 

It's available at JoAnns and Michaels and I think I may have seen it in my Walmart.

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Hi, welcome to Crochetville.

I'm also trying to encourage my older dd, she will be 12 this month. I got her a crochet book, Crystalite hooks and some yarn and beads for Christmas. I've shown her how; she isn't terribly quick but I'm hoping with no pushing from me but encouragement when she wants it, she'll learn in her own time.

 

I hope you get along fine with your pattern!

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Jewels

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here's an idea...you can work on a blankie for a shelter animal, that's how I got back into doing crochet again, and the wonder of it is, no ripping out of uneven squares cause the animals don't care if the blankies uneven or not,...they're snuggly and you've got a project made. My friend's 9 year old daughter is learning to knit and she feels soooooo good about her knitted squares keeping a homeless animal warm and feels successful at knitting while she's learning her gauges..

Good luck with your crocheting<img border=0 src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif" />

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