Crochet Anyone??

[katcarasella]

I love to crochet and was looking for something special to make for my Dtr Nicky's birthday a few years ago,
she was born on July 17, 1976, so I though I'd go with the bicenntenial theme.
I wound up making her an American Flag afghan and she loves it.
I'm posting a link to some nice things you can make for the Fourth of July.
The flag I made is in that picture on the magazine.

http://www.planetshoup.com/easy/holiday/fourth.shtml

[Forgivenmom5]

The flag looks beautiful Kat. Bet your daughter loved it. I used to crochet a little but nothing that elaborate.

[Janet]

I've never learned to crochet. My mom knows how, but I don't think she knows how to make anything real elaborate. Just something simple. I know she hasn't done any crocheting in years.

She was going to teach me at one time, but now it wouldn't matter, I just don't have time for anything else...LOL

[katcarasella]

I can teach you at our get together, it's very relaxing. I make all kinds of fun things for the holidays. Santa, snowmen, trees, pumpkin, bunnies, I put a pin and decorate with eyes.
Really cute stuff.

[Marilyn]

Kat, I like to crochet. Just simple small things like pot holders. I like projects you can finish quickly and get quick gratification for completing the task, and accomplishing something. When I travel alone it's a good time to do a little crochet. My daughters tease me that I'll turn into one of those old ladies who carrier her yarn everywhere. Don't think there's a chance of that. I would like to try making a baby blanket or something a little bigger than a pot holder.

Your flag is beautiful!!!! I've never seen one crocheted before. Lots of color changes!!!! That was one very special project!!!

[Emmsmom]

My husband's grandmother taught me a how to crochet basic stitches. Then later I went to the library and taught myself how to crochet enough to start a blanket. I still haven't finished it quite yet. I have been working on that thing for 4 years I know. LOL I just have to be in the mood to work on it. It is big enough now that I could end it, but I have a few extra rolls of yarn that I don't want to go to waste. LOL

Kat ... I bet you daughter loved her afghan.

[janc]

That is so cool! I have a pattern for an Army crochet blanket and I hope I will get to it soon! My son was born June 30, 1976. We were hoping for July 4 but he was already 10 days late so I was glad to get him out. I'm not an expert at crocheting but I keep trying. I made a scarf a few years ago and wear it in the winter.

[Nina]

My mom has crocheted for years, and she made me an American flag afghan which I love! I started crocheting a few years ago, and I've made each of my kids and grandchildren an afghan. I had to stop because I was having so much trouble with my thumb popping and cracking and aching. It's fine now, so maybe I will take it up again! Winter is a good time to crochet, and I find it so relaxing!

[Janet]

I would love to have an American flag afghan, but I've never learned to knit or crochet. Not sure I would have the patience for it...lol. I bet your afghan is beautiful.