Any Crocheters Here?

[michelle]

My first crochet project that isn’t flat. Up until I tried this little bolero, it was always scarves and afghans for me. The bolero fits me - yay! - but if I hook it at the bottom, it gaps up near the shoulders. (I’m bustier than Daisy the mannequin.) But the solution is easy: remove the clasp. I’m pretty pleased with it. 

[caeterle]

It's very pretty, Michelle, way to go! You should be pleased with it.

Crocheting yarn and I never got along which is why it's funny that I started doing it with wire.
I used to be an avid knitter, but I have run out of people to knit for and I hardly ever knitted for myself.
I did crochet a warm hat for myself some time ago, I had the right size crochet hook, but not knitting needles.

Maybe Caroline will chime in, too. She crochets

[michelle]

Thanks Cat! I used to knit as well - but again, only flat things. LOL!

[DawninCal]

I love that, michelle! Such a pretty green too. I can see it over tank tops or turtle necks. What a great piece to add to your wardrobe.

I used to do a little knitting when I was a kid, but nothing complicated. I never learned how to crochet mostly because I didn't know anyone who did crochet who could have taught me. If youtube had been around then, things might have been different.



Dawn

[michelle]

Thanks so much, Dawn!

[lotty64]

Hi Michelle, I love your little jacket. I am a bustier lady too and usually find claps work better if you put them on the bust line. Keep going though as you are doing well.


It is a very long time since I knitted.

x

[michelle]

Thanks Caroline! Putting the clasp at the bust line is an excellent idea! I’ll try it.

[cymmy]

I don't crochet but I do knit. Something about the hook throws me every time. =/