Who knows how to crochet???? - tanTALK

Teresa · 11-01-2002, 09:34 PM

When I take my mom to these doctor's appointments and have to wait on her I take along some crocheting to work on, on really slow days in October I take some crocheting into the salon. All I ever hear is "my grandmother used to do that", isn't there anyone else under the age of 70 that knows how to crochet???? I've been making afghans and doilies for years....am I part of a dying breed of crafter????

pam · 11-01-2002, 09:39 PM

I used to crochet little beads and goodies on socks but haven't done it for awhile. My grandma tried to teach me but I wouldn't sit still long enough. I wish now that I had learned more from her. She also did tatting. Anyone know what that is?
Pam

Teresa · 11-01-2002, 09:47 PM

I know what tatting is but that is one thing that I have no clue how to do. Lately I've been crocheting those doily things that have your name in them and then you matte and frame them.

pam · 11-01-2002, 10:10 PM

Why did you put MY name in them?

Teresa · 11-01-2002, 10:13 PM

have you been peeking?????

Becky · 11-02-2002, 05:44 PM

Teresa, I am afraid crocheting is becoming a lost art. Not to many of our generation even know how. My grandmother did it all. crochet, knit, tatting and was an excellant seamstress.

I never learned to crochet but did learn to knit. My grandmother taught me but would never teach me tatting. Said it was too tedious. I can't knit anymore because of my wrists.

I used to make everything I wore back in the dark ages when I was in high school. (remember double knit?) Then I got married and had kids. I am doing well now to get a button repaired. I made halloween costumes this year and had to stop and think how to thread the machine! My grandmother would have flipped at that one!

What I still love to do is cross stitch. It is relaxing and you can take it everywhere. So many ways to make great gifts.

pam · 11-02-2002, 10:34 PM

I get aggravated with needlework activities-they move too slow for me. Years ago I made all my clothes because I was a size that wasn't readily available in stores. I do love the feeling of creating and these days I paint when I get a chance (not often). It isn't conducive to carrying it with you, though. Maybe I should try cross stitch again.....
Pam

BooBop · 11-03-2002, 11:26 AM

I never could get the hang of it. I started knitting once when my grandmother taught me, hummm I never did finish that scarf.

To busy playing football with the boys and building model cars way back then....

lampman · 11-03-2002, 12:14 PM

Hate to admit it but when I was younger my grandmother taught me how to knit,needlepoint,make potholders that I used to sell at craft shows and do some crochet.Now how many guys will admit that?Oh by the way im 34 years old.

BooBop · 11-03-2002, 07:57 PM

Good for you lampman. Not many guys would admit that.

11-01-2002, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	When I take my mom to these doctor's appointments and have to wait on her I take along some crocheting to work on, on really slow days in October I take some crocheting into the salon. All I ever hear is "my grandmother used to do that", isn't there anyone else under the age of 70 that knows how to crochet???? I've been making afghans and doilies for years....am I part of a dying breed of crafter????

11-01-2002, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	I used to crochet little beads and goodies on socks but haven't done it for awhile. My grandma tried to teach me but I wouldn't sit still long enough. I wish now that I had learned more from her. She also did tatting. Anyone know what that is? Pam

11-01-2002, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	I know what tatting is but that is one thing that I have no clue how to do. Lately I've been crocheting those doily things that have your name in them and then you matte and frame them.

11-01-2002, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	Why did you put MY name in them?

11-01-2002, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	have you been peeking?????

11-02-2002, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Becky Waiting Confirmation Join Date: May 7 2001 Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 0	Teresa, I am afraid crocheting is becoming a lost art. Not to many of our generation even know how. My grandmother did it all. crochet, knit, tatting and was an excellant seamstress. I never learned to crochet but did learn to knit. My grandmother taught me but would never teach me tatting. Said it was too tedious. I can't knit anymore because of my wrists. I used to make everything I wore back in the dark ages when I was in high school. (remember double knit?) Then I got married and had kids. I am doing well now to get a button repaired. I made halloween costumes this year and had to stop and think how to thread the machine! My grandmother would have flipped at that one! What I still love to do is cross stitch. It is relaxing and you can take it everywhere. So many ways to make great gifts.

11-02-2002, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	I get aggravated with needlework activities-they move too slow for me. Years ago I made all my clothes because I was a size that wasn't readily available in stores. I do love the feeling of creating and these days I paint when I get a chance (not often). It isn't conducive to carrying it with you, though. Maybe I should try cross stitch again..... Pam

11-03-2002, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	I never could get the hang of it. I started knitting once when my grandmother taught me, hummm I never did finish that scarf. To busy playing football with the boys and building model cars way back then....

11-03-2002, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
lampman Join Date: May 27 2001 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 23	Hate to admit it but when I was younger my grandmother taught me how to knit,needlepoint,make potholders that I used to sell at craft shows and do some crochet.Now how many guys will admit that?Oh by the way im 34 years old.

11-03-2002, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Good for you lampman. Not many guys would admit that.

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