Beginner Thread tried and true patterns

[ldyer1]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a free pattern to learn thread crochet? I have been browsing some sites but I would like to know one that someone has already tried and decided is a beginners level. I want to learn so I can crochet some doily dolls, thanks to Loopy1 encouragement. I would like to run out to the store tonight for thread. I might need hooks too. Thanks

[birdlady1]

Carol Alexander has a regular email list that included a beginner's pinneapple doily today. However, I didn't keep the link after I downloaded the pattern for myself. Hopefully someone else has this available to share with you.

[jmccrochet]

Carol Alexander has a regular email list that included a beginner's pinneapple doily today. However, I didn't keep the link after I downloaded the pattern for myself. Hopefully someone else has this available to share with you.

I kept it :D

Here ya' go.

http://promotions.drgnetwork.com/newsletters/talkingcrochet/pages/TCNL1907_patt.html


She says it's beginner and I'm keeping it because my next adventure will be thread

[Navymomx2]

Carol Alexander has a regular email list that included a beginner's pinneapple doily today. However, I didn't keep the link after I downloaded the pattern for myself. Hopefully someone else has this available to share with you.


http://promotions.drgnetwork.com/newsletters/talkingcrochet/pages/TCNL1907_patt.html

This should be the link to the pattern itself that is being spoke of.

Pam

[Ladycrochat]

you could also make some cool washcloths or bath scrubbies from cotton thread (especially in worsted weight until you get more familiar to working with the smaller threads and smaller hooks)....they are easy, and you often learn a new stitch or two!
here are a whole bunch! They make great gifts too! Especially with a nice scented soap or bath gel.

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/bath.php

[Tracey4610]

I agree with LadyKat, and recommend making exquisite face cloths out of thread--it's not as bulky as the kitchen cotton, but it also doesn't pill as badly. It's very soft, too. You will get the feel of the thread, too. Most modern thread patterns use size 10 thread, and a No. 7 Steel hook. If it's available, see if you can find a Susan Bates hook because I find them smoother and easier for a new thready to use. For thread, I recommend using a mercerized cotton, as it is quite sturdy, won't pill, and is very soft after it's worked up.

For a pattern to begin with, I suggest using a simple dishcloth pattern--perhaps a solid granny square or a square of dcs. Another idea is to use an off-set filet mesh pattern, which is great for exfoliation. Basically, it's chain the number you wish, add 6, dc in the 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch. Rep from * to end, ending w/ dc in last ch, no matter what. Ch 4 or 5, *sk to next ch-1 sp, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1. Rep from * to end. Keep repeating this row until the cloth is just the size you like.

another really good pattern to try is the Plate Doily, 1916 (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/PlateDoylie.html) from Celt's Vintage Crochet. This is good for any newbie new to either reading patterns (though a more experienced crocheter would have to modify the pattern to slightly more modern terminology) or anyone attempting thread. I love this pattern, and it makes wonderful baby blankets if yarn is used.

[ldyer1]

Thanks for teh suggestions, I am going to try the doily and some of the bath stuff. Cheers.