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omibunnydotcom
January 14th, 2006, 07:23 PM
I just wanted to let everyone know i have a new found respect for those of you that crochet with lace weight/fingering yarn.

You people that crochet Doilies and Lace Weight yarn for Socks are amazing.

Ive been learning to crochet with bulky yarns (HomeSpun, Red Heart Light and Lofty, Rowan, Crystal Palace) and i've never used fingering weight yarn before.

Well, my boyfriend begged me to make him a pair of socks, so i ordered some "Sports Weight Fingering Yarn" (The Parade series Sock Yarn on KnitPicks). And BOY IS IT HARD. I've been working on this during my breaks and free time at work, and ive only gotten 4 inches done. How do you people do it! Ya'll must have incredible patience!

My boyfriend better expect these to be Xmas presents, because its gonna be a long time before i finish these!
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shawnMichelle72
February 4th, 2006, 11:40 PM
Don't worry, your speed will pick up. using finer yarn and thread does take longer than the bulkier stuff, but the more your crochet the faster you get. Don't get frustrated. You'll feel so good when you see how nice your socks are. :-)
mythunderbird
February 5th, 2006, 12:00 AM
you will get better at it, give it time, it takes awhile to get use to crocheting with smaller thread, i am sure that before you know it you will be going full speed ahead:hug :hug :hug :hug
deneen
February 5th, 2006, 01:19 AM
Socks do take time with shaping, smaller hooks, etc., but there is something satisfying about finishing a pair. I found that when I do the first sock, I write down EVERYTHING I did so the second one comes out the same (learned the hard way). Of course, here I am sitting with one sock done and knowing I have another to do-another problem with socks, you have to do two of them!
Roli
February 5th, 2006, 06:52 AM
I've actually found that I can crochet faster with thin yarn or thread. The fibers don't get into the way as they do on bulky yarn. Of course, it still takes longer to make a project but once I hit my stride, my fingers can really fly!:woo
losingmymind2
February 5th, 2006, 10:17 PM
I have to agree, I have decided I really don't like working with small hooks and fine yarns. I'm now trying to make Baby It's Cowled Outside with double strands of lace weight yarn and a microscopic hook. To me, G is a small hook, I'd rather work with a J at least if not a K.