A guy from Austin, TX

[baricrazi]

Hi yall' from Austin. I am a guy 31 years old and am tryinig to teach myself to Crochet. My reason for learning is to bring back all of the memories of my late great-grandmonther who loved to Crochet. I know that it is a little uncommon for men to take up this hobby but it is something that I think I will enjoy and a way for me to re-connect with my childhood and my family.

 

So far things are starting slow. I'm still practicing the SC and hope to move on to the next stitch soon. I am looking forward to making some nice things for my wife once I get the hang of it. By the way, my wife doesn't know how to Corchet but is fully supportive of my ambitions to learn. I look forward to the wealth of information that is provided on this forum.

 

Happy Crocheting!

[allycat1987]

Welcome from one newbie to another!! You can do anything you set your mind to!!

[jewel]

Welcome. I learned to crochet a little over a year ago and it has definitely brought back some sentimental memories of Oma (my grandmother). Matter of fact because of this website I finally found the pattern to the last afghan she made.

[ChayaSar]

, I don't know why, but I like seeing the guys joining here! And some of the nicest pieces shown on this site, are submitted by the guys of the ville! hope you like it here!

[Honex99]

Welcome to the Forum!

While it is unusual (at least for me) to see a guy crochet, I think it's great that you are attempting it. My dad used to embroider and didn't Rosie Greer knit?

I like the fact that it reminds you of your relatives. My Grand-Aunt taught me many, many years ago. She also taught me knitting, but somehow that didn' t stick. LOL:knit:think

I wish you good luck and I am sure that you have tons of supporters here.

Laurie

[PipsSqueakk]

Welcome I am new on here but have been crocheting for years. The hardest part for me still is working in the starting chain... after that its a piece of cake. I really hope you enjoy doing this!

[darski]

aboard. all we ask is that you post pics... well ok, that is what I ask

 

glad you decided to join us and you will find lots of help and encouragement here

[baricrazi]

That is exactly what I am having a problem with. Once I get it worked into the first chain I am fine excpet for some reason my ends don't seem to end up straight even after I have counted my SC's (1 less than the amount of CH). The hardest for me is when it says to insert into the 2 loops I only see 1. If I insert it in just the 1 it looks just fine. I guess I will just have to keep on practicing and eventually I guess it will hit me.

 

Thanks for all the encouraging and quick responses.

[sammimag]

Welcome from Kansas.

 

You are't alone:) My Dad crochet's lots of afgans. He made my son his baby blanket, very special.

[darski]

baricrazi, you should end up with one less SC than chain. That is expected.

[baricrazi]

Yeah I do have one less SC than my chain but it still ends up uneven on the ends. The swatch I am working right now seems to be much better but still a little uneven, maybe just tension problems. I guess I'll have to work on that.

[CrochetingLinda]

[christinascrochethaven]

Welcome!

Keep trying and don't give up....

 

www.anniesattic.com and www.crochetcabana.com have great resources and tutorials with pictures.

[bobwilson123]

welcome abord! great to see more guys in here

[misssmaggie]

There ! from Stoneboro, PA!

Yea...there really are sentimental guys out there!!! It is nice to have you here!

Maggie:wangel

[moonspinners]

to Crochetville! Here is a great site that has videos on how to crochet basic stitches among other stitches: http://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_videos.html

[lhasaapsolady]

A warm and from Newville, PA.

[Riohnna]

Greetings from Italy!

[angelfire]

from Wisconsin and let me present you a:flowerfor joining us, along with . :tupfor beginning a fun way to spend a day. :wavingcome often and :dreaming of all your future projects like the rest of us. I hope you grow to it here.

[yarncat]

Welcome!

[cluless]

Welcome from south Jersey. I've been crocheting for 36 years and don't know what I'd do without this great hobby/pastime.

[klhcrochetgirl]

welcome!!!!!

hello its good to know that there are some men out there that want to learn I tried to teach my little sisters boyfriend he just got frustraded after about 5 mintues then when outside i guess that some men have the time to do and learn this trust me after you get the sc its pretty much easy from there.... enjoy and we are all here if you have any questions.....

[thecrochetdude]

:cowboy Howdy from Houston! :cowboy

[ankey]

welcome to the ville! it's great to see another person from austin joining these forums! just keep practicing and you'll be able to do sc just fine in no time...

[sallenlouise]

~Welcome from TX, DFW~

Cant wait to see your projects!