So here I am dipping my toe tentatively into the world of blogging!
It surprised me when I realised that I am now an advanced crocheter, even though there is still so much to learn. I've never tried Bruges lace, Hairpin lace, or Tunisian crochet to name just a few. If like me you want to stretch yourself I thoroughly recommend Crochet Masterclass.
It was only when I started to write my first pattern that I realised how much I had learnt. Each of my patterns comes with helpful hints and how to's. But wouldn't it be better if I could write about that in more detail here, and that's what I will be doing in the weeks to come.
I'll also be sharing with you some of the people who have really inspired and helped me.
Like many kids I learnt chain stitch as a small child but never moved beyond that. Nan Jan got me started by throwing me in at the deep end with a granny square. This I learnt by the tried and tested 'monkey see, monkey do' method! I actually hate granny squares, they remind me of the seventies, but it got me going and after that I practised with some simple flower designs.
Once I got this book things started taking off. There's a heavily thumbed section at the front which gives clear diagrams of stitches. My dyslexic brain can never the difference between a bobble, a puff and a popcorn!
The book that actually lives in my Project Box is Edie Eckmans. Not only is it well thumbed but it has permanent book marks too!
