Crochet Class Completed!

Hi Ladies:

You've made it to the blog. Congrats!

I really enjoyed our time of fellowship today and hope that you were able to learn some crochet skills. We'll meet again next week at the same time if you're interested in continuing with your lessons.

If you would like to see the different granny squares available, there are some web site links you can visit on the right side of this blog.

If you need crochet help, you can visit the following online tutorial web sites:
Crochet Pattern Central has an entire page with links you can visit to "hone your skills"
Crochet at About.com has some links you can visit
Crochet Cabana - if you visit this page, you'll need to scroll down about halfway to find the stuff

Crochet Guild of America

There's lots more. Just go to Google and type "learn to crochet" online tutorial (exactly as I've written it, quotes and all) and see what you can find!

I thought I'd post a few photos of our time together today:

My goodness, there were so many of us I could only get half the class in this photo!

If you'd like the pattern for Lorraine McGillivray's 12" square, here it is (I can always help you get started next week, if you'd prefer to wait):

Row 1: Chain 52. Measure the chain, it should be about 11" long. If you find that the chain is waaay larger, "frog" a few chains. As your work grows, it'll stretch to about 12" depending upon your tension. Keep your chains loose so that you'll be able to fit your hook into them when working Row 2.

Row 2:

• Turn your work.
• Double crochet (dc) in first chain.
• Chain 1
• Skip one chain, then double crochet (dc) in next chain.
• Repeat steps #4 and #5 across the row until you reach the end.

Row 3:

1. Turn your work
2. Chain 4
3. Double crochet (dc) in the chain 1 space in the row below, chain 1
4. Repeat Step #3 until you reach the end of the row.

Repeat Row 3 until your square measures 12" (you'll see a pattern emerging after a few rows).

Here's a photo of the finished square:

If you have a crochet question or like to leave a comment (so that I know you've visited the blog), click the Comment link underneath this post and "fire away". I'll see you next Sunday!