Corrie led the group in granny squares. Everyone came with hook in hand to give it a try. Everyone succeeded to - except me, I failed. This doesn't surprise me as my mother failed at teaching me to crochet for years.
The other girls made great stuff though. What started as a little ring grew with a bit of serious work. Maybe a little too serious...
Oh, that's better! Smiles are what owls were all about last night.
It wasn't a complete failure for me. I decided to keep at it on the bus. I picked up a new book yesterday with dreams of being a crochet rockstar, Amigurumi! by Elisabeth Doherty. Armed with a new book and a dream, I kept at it on the train. I managed to eek out two magic rings with a bit of single crochet. Pretty? No, but it's a start.
Thanks to all of the gals for a wonderful night! Can't wait to see you next month.
I too have crochet dreams and I must say your dreams are very cute indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love Brown Owls too. The friendship, sharing and good conversation are what totally float my boat. You are going great with your crochet! Keep at it and you'll have a square (or a bear!) in no time!
ReplyDeleteI had such a wonderful time last night- I'm excited about next month already! In the meantime, I am determined to make a circle that turns into a square and not a flower or a snowflake... :)
ReplyDeleteCan you say....i'm insanely jealous??!!! Can I be a brown Owl groupie and just watch and wish? I love crocheting! Keep at it. And i think amigurumi is ROCKtastic!!!!
ReplyDeletewow. what an awesome support group!
Wow, just look at those magic rings... you're on your way! Maybe I should try that method too. I'm afraid the granny squares just didn't do it for me.
ReplyDeletenow come on! don't be too hard on yourself
ReplyDeletemy mum has done a bit of amigurumi so maybe we can have a night learning and I'll bring my mum along and i'll have a go too! she's just a whizz at crochet!
Corrie:)
It was fun, I agree I am looking very serious in that pic. I did more today...it is very relaxing and the kids were impressed with my efforts.
ReplyDeleteAmy, Thanks so much for the links to SCRAP. So good. Ta. I am building momentum, in my head, for two related projects.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these Brown Owl pics-flying past one day, sorry I didn't stop to say hi-they look so good. Can't wait to meet you all, soon I hope. Don't give up on me. I have a little bit of a way to come but hope to get there soon.
Hey - they look ace to me!
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