A guy from Austin, TX

[niqita]

Hello and from Minnesota:)

We have alot of guys on here and are happy they are here! Those guys do fantasic work! clap

[krzykajun]

and from south Louisiana !!

[TX CrochetLover]

Welcome! This is a great resource for learning and people will help you anytime you ask! So, hang in there and practice, it will get easier the more you do.

[wannabe]

Greetings from Bemidji, MN.

[ferosah]

Hi and Welcome to Crochetville from the Island of Trinidad West Indies.

Ferosa

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

to Crochetville! Its great to see men picking up a hook and learning the art of crochet. I understand about wanting to reconnect to your great grandmother...my great aunt was a crochet wiz. She is the main reason why I picked up a hook and a skein of yarn and a how-to book. Glad to have you with us!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Hello and Welcome to the Ville! Make yourself at home.

[theworm]

Welcome from S. Florida!

You won't believe how fast you learn! It's just a matter of muscle memory. Once your hands get used to the "feel" of crochet, you'll be well on your way to making lovely things for your wife AND for you!!

[craftylee]

Hi there. That is such a great story about why you are learning. My grandmother also was a wonderful crochter and knitter. I have a sweater still that she had given me from when I was a child. I too crochet as well as it reminds me of her when I was young. So many great memories. Anyway, keep up with it and it will come......best of luck.

 

ShinyDay

[red headed crafter]

Welcome!

I joined yesterday and Really like it. My grandma taught me when I was 5 and I am now 49.It sure relaxes me. I taught 4 of my 6 kids to crochet (and some were my sons). The girls ( 21 and 15) are always crocheting and I have to hide my yarn at times!!!

I think you and your wife should take classes together and then go out to dinner, it would be a really cool evening out.

[Phoenix]

Welcome from Illinois!

[nevadamama]

Greetings from the Nevada desert!

Take it one day - one stitch at a time.

[YarnandYoga]

Hi and welcome from Georgia!! I think it's great that guys are learning to do this!!!

[tezen]

Hi and from Michigan:hook you are in the right place lol. Lots of people willing to help

[owlstitcher]

from michigan maybe u can teach your wife one day,

[marillion]

Hello and welcome from CA.

 

I understand about working into the chain. I finally realized there are several different ways of working that first row into the foundation chain. It used to drive me crazy until I decided that I would just do it the way I wanted. You can get slightly different looks depending on which loop you go into, but I think the important thing is choosing your own way to get the look you want.

 

I can also suggest looking at books/magazines. That was how I learned that there are different ways.

 

marillion

[LaurieE]

from north central Florida.

[wowyshmowy]

baricrazi

It gets easier each time you try.

2 of my students have been guys.

They do FANTASTIC work.

Sailors used to crochet and sell their wears once in port.

I am looking VERY forward in seeing your items.

HANG IN THERE.

You will be glad you did.

[Beaglelady]

from Eastern, CT. Many many crochet helps on the web and free patterns!! Just ask and you'll have many of us here to help you out.

[lilpug]

Welcome from Colorado! You will find all the help you need here! The people here are the best.

[Kiirs]

Welcome! We're so glad to have you! I definitely recommend the videos that were posted on this thread...it is so helpful to actually SEE what the instructions are talking about. For many years I only went in one top loop until I learned a few months back that it was supposed to be both loops for most things.

 

Also, I think single crocheting is harder than some of the other stitches...so once you've got that mastered...the rest will be very easy!

[scrapwithnikki]

Welcome!! Wonderful to see a guy who crochets! I taught my husband and he caught on very quickly, however he is not interested in doing it anymore LOL