Took the Plunge into Thread with Snowflakes!!

[natalie058]

I've been crocheting for over a decade but hadn't tried thread until last night... When I made my first snowflakes!! I am decidedly pleased with how they turned out - Check 'em out here (http://natalie85.blogspot.com/2005/11/first-flakes-of-year.html), on my blog!

[Homebody]

They turned out great!! Did you stiffen them? I love snow flakes too. Thanks for sharing. :clap

[Julie]

A threadie is born! They look fabulous Natalie!! :applause

[lakota85usa]

Yeah Natalie!!!!!!!!!!!! How wonder that you took the plunge. There is no turning back now. :D Your snowflakes are wonderful. Great job.

Pam

[dixieredhead]

great job! :clap

[snbarclay]

they look awsome . very nice.

[mamaoso]

Great Job...:flake

[yarncat]

Beautiful snowflakes,Natalie!

[LoriZubie]

Oh... they came out great! :cheer

For some reason, I'm all thumbs when it comes to crocheting with thread. I can't seem to keep it all straight. I usually crochet thread & filet patterns with regular yarn. :lol Try using yarn bookmarks... not really functional! :lol

[faithpa76]

They turned out great! I love snowflakes! :)

[Cuddlefish]

I just got myself a 1 mm hook. Is that small enough for that kind of thing?The snow flakes are cute. :)

[dogymom]

I love 'em! :manyheart

[crochetaddict033]

:woo Look at you girl!!!! They look great :D .

[luckygrrl]

YAY! Great job, especially for your first attempt!! I have still yet to take the plunge to thread crochet. :D

[xmaystarx]

Great job! Love the way they came out. Perhaps you have inspired me to try out some thread crochet!

[natalie058]

Thanks for all the great words, everyone!!

I'm really glad that I started out my thread experience with snowflakes. It's so rewarding to get one finished so quickly! Plus, I looked for the smallest flakes in the book... These are all pretty much under 3". That way, it wasn't too intimidating - only a couple rounds at a time!!

The first flake I made you can especially tell where I was having trouble adjusting my tension... I generally hold my yarn only between my first and second finger but that wasn't anywhere *near* taut enough for the thread!! Wrapping it around my finger took some getting used to, and on the 1st one I tried, you can tell that it's not symmetrical because one side is looser than the other. :blush Hopefully stiffening it will help, but if not, that one will just stay on *my* tree, LOL!!

And oh yeah! - I made these with DMC Cebelia, a size 10 thread, and a size 6 boye hook, which if I remember right is 1.8mm. That's what the book called for.

[Katchkan]

By golly I think we've got another one. :devil Welcome to the world of thread. :yay It is addictive. :flake Your Snowflakes are Wonderful. :flake Great Job :flake

[jaclim]

they're beautiful!

[gingerchai]

your snowflakes are lovely.

[auntbubbels]

you did an excellent job - i am going to try thread after the new year and I am so hoping that I can do because I love snowflakes and doilies - you should be proud of yourself :cheer

[just me]

Am I the only one who can't see any pix on your blog pages? I've checked out other entry dates, too, but no photos at all. :(
Is there something I need to do to enable the photos? I don't seem to have any trouble with others' blogs/photos...:think

Anyway, welcome to the wonderful world of thread. :) I usually find myself going from bulky to tiny and back again (I was working on "Angoli" -- 2/23/2006 Crochet Calendar pattern -- at the same time I was finishing up the baby shower gift I made with Homespun :rock) Certainly keeps one on their toes...:devil

[fuzzy ferret]

Wow! Great job!!! :clap


Krystal

[Kimberly]

Welcome to the world of thread crochet!! Up next, size 80 thread!! :lol

[natalie058]

Am I the only one who can't see any pix on your blog pages? I've checked out other entry dates, too, but no photos at all. :(
Is there something I need to do to enable the photos? I don't seem to have any trouble with others' blogs/photos...:think

All my photos are hosted with Photobucket, so I'm not sure why you'd have a problem seeing mine and no others, since many photos here are hosted there. :think

Are you able to see them now?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/natalie058/th_scan0006.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/natalie058/scan0006.jpg)

And a BIG thanks to everyone for all your nice comments! They're so encouraging - although, Kimberly - I'm not sure I will ever be encouraged enought for sz 80 thread!! I'd go cross-eyed using it!!

[Kimberly]

And a BIG thanks to everyone for all your nice comments! They're so encouraging - although, Kimberly - I'm not sure I will ever be encouraged enought for sz 80 thread!! I'd go cross-eyed using it!! LOL! I agree! I know many can use it but I am already going bonkers with the size 30 I am using....decided to work my way down in size, but I fear I will go no lower than 30! But you never know - size 80 thread just might be your crochet calling in life!

[Vik]

It's incredible that these beautiful snowflakes are the first ones you crochet! Great!