Corchet DVD

[craftygee]

Hi
I have been looking for a crochet dvd, but the ones I have found seem to be prsented in an American way and I understand they have different terms to us. I just thought it will be easier to follow english terms while I am just beginning to learn. :confused2:
I remember Hayley West (from C&C) mentioned before that she was making a crochet dvd, so do you know when it will be released?
Thank you for all your help.

[JanTheNan]

Can't help with your query CG but perhaps an email direct to the lady herself?

http://www.hayleywest.co.uk/

[Muffintop]

Hi Craftygee,

I got a really good DVD from (I think) The Knitting Parlour (www.knittingparlour.co.uk) called Crochet V**g*ns. It explains things in a really good English way. They have very good delivery times and free p&p over £10, For crochet supplies go to PurpleLinda ??(purplelinda.co.uk). Not the cheapest but certainly the best for crochet bits and pieces, good delivery times and you get your goods.

I hope the links work. I am only a customer of the above and not posting for any other reason apart from they give me very good service.

(DVD title edited to ensure nothing nasty gets onto the forurm)

[craftygee]

Hi Muffintop

Thank you for the link and just checked the website, but only the knitting v** left, maybe the crochet one was sold out or discontinued. I think I will also follow JanTheNan advise to email Hayley directly.

Thank you so much for all your reply.

[alwayscrafting]

There are some good youtube vids as well, actually there is tons of them! Maybe a squizz at them until you find a dvd, HTH

[Muffintop]

Hi Craftygee, I'm sorry to hear they don't have any left, probably a good sign that crochet is storming back! Alwayscrafting's idea of Youtube is very good. Now I have a new computer I might be able to get on myself!

[craftygee]

Hi Muffintop, yes, I have followed the advice from JanTheNan to email Hayley, but still no reply!:sad:,,, then I also followed alwayscrafting's one and went on YouTube and really found loads and loads of clip... really helpful! Most of them are shown in American way and I found most of free pattern are written in American terms as well... so I am thinking maybe I should learn crochet in American term, save to confuse myself switching between UK & US term.... think I am getting there and I found one lovely pattern,,, something called 'cat-rocking, one piece cardigan' and it looked very clear to follow... got some yarn and will start this weekend,,, cant wait!!:wait:
Thank you for all your reply.

[Muffintop]

Hi Muffintop, yes, I have followed the advice from JanTheNan to email Hayley, but still no reply!:sad:,,, then I also followed alwayscrafting's one and went on YouTube and really found loads and loads of clip... really helpful! Most of them are shown in American way and I found most of free pattern are written in American terms as well... so I am thinking maybe I should learn crochet in American term, save to confuse myself switching between UK & US term.... think I am getting there and I found one lovely pattern,,, something called 'cat-rocking, one piece cardigan' and it looked very clear to follow... got some yarn and will start this weekend,,, cant wait!!:wait:
Thank you for all your reply.

I'm left-handed so I knit like nobody else as I'm self-taught! I forget to say that sometimes online shops have their own blogs with tutorial vids in. I hope you getting really into it. I'd say Happy H**king but it might bring nasties onto the forum...

[craftygee]

2120

Done it Done it :clapping: Not perfect as one side is tighter than the other side,,, but first attempt to crochet a cardigan,,,, very pleased! And I shall carry on as I am really enjoying it.:flower:

[Muffintop]

Hi Crafttgee, well done you. I think that deserves a :flower:

I can't get past the basic stitches yet but that's just me and my dingbat brain. :thinking:

[craftygee]

THANK YOU Muffintop. I have to admit it took me soooo long (long enough that I cant really remember) to pick up the skill how to do the basic stitches. I even dragged my hubby to learn it with me (he is left handed and we bought a instruction book for both handed),,, still no joy and gave up so many thimes. Up until last Christmas, I managed to work out the Granny Square and done a blanket, but still couldnt crochet in row (across) until I watched the youtube again again and again,,, so finally I got there. Still not good with the tension and I am doing the same pattern again as to practise, hopefully, this one will come out same length on both sides. :thinking:

[Marie]

HI CraftyGee

Yes I heard Hayley say that she is doing a crochet DVD a little while back, so hopefully there is something coming up sometime soon.

I get a monthly magazine called "Inside Crochet" which is a British publication and has lots of great patterns and good basic "how to" sections every month, so you might want to try having a look at this. They have a Facebook page so you can see what it's all about. Definately recommended!

Marie