@ynnk pls where do u get ur crochet yarn in Lagos?

@lumiadee am very good trust u are 2

trublvr:
WIP - Work in progress
FO - Finished Object
UFO - Unfinished Object
Frogging - to rip out rows or an entire project, either to recycle or correct an error

Thanks for clarifying. I thought as much but sometimes you cant be to sure. I don learn new terms.

@ Lumiadee
Great suggestion on the blog!

Lady Ynnk do consider it, you have a gift in teaching i think... e no easy to do online tutorials complete with images and video stills.

It would be great to see more naija blogs of crafty people not only those that like cooking, gossip and make-up. Even the sewing chats and blogs are all about clothes and garment making.. good but there is more that can be made with a sewing machine than just clothes...

Ok... i don dey type for africa again .lol so lemme stop! Am sure you all get the gist of the rant!

So others please take inspiration and look for ways to showcase your talents.(myself inclusive)

BGA1L:
@ynnk pls where do u get ur crochet yarn in Lagos?

@Bga1l, I used to get them from Wuse or Life Camp market in Abuja.

@ Everyone, please inform Bga1l on places to get yarn from. Many thanks in advance.

@Alphahandmaiden, thanks for the compliment.
I will start working on the blog thing.

Starting my CAL draw string bag...

weldone to your all. You all have inspired me to pick my pin and crochet. i have also learnt from you all, never knew there were terminologies for the craft and also different techniques. @ynnk you a good teacher may God continue to enlarge your coast. please, how convenient will it be for you to help buy yarn in abuja and send to lagos? or is their anyone that know where i can get on the Island? thank you

Rhukie:
weldone to your all. You all have inspired me to pick my pin and crochet. i have also learnt from you all, never knew there were terminologies for the craft and also different techniques. @ynnk you a good teacher may God continue to enlarge your coast. please, how convenient will it be for you to help buy yarn in abuja and send to lagos? or is their anyone that know where i can get on the Island? thank you

welcome to the fantasy thread.

about your question, i believe ynnk shared
the website addy of a craftstore in ikeja.
this is it http://www.craftieshobbycraft.com/

hope to see more of you here.

onegai, long time sis.

Ynnk:
Starting my CAL draw string bag...

waoh, this is lovely. that yarn is the truth Ynnk.
**lemme goan do my own bag too, i refuse to be lazy**

Rhukie:
weldone to your all. You all have inspired me to pick my pin and crochet. i have also learnt from you all, never knew there were terminologies for the craft and also different techniques. @ynnk you a good teacher may God continue to enlarge your coast. please, how convenient will it be for you to help buy yarn in abuja and send to lagos? or is their anyone that know where i can get on the Island? thank you

Thank Rhukie and Amen. Unfortunately I'm no longer in Abuja.

@ Lovemaths, please let the house know where yarn could be purchased in Lagos.

@Lumiadee, many thanks.

Ynnk:


Good day Goldenruby. Please see page 7 of this thread where I explained that with a red yarn pictorial. There are small spaces under the "Chain-like " top where you crochet into.

Hi Ynnk. Are you based in Abuja? And do you teach people how to knit and crotchet? I do a bit of crotcheting but I will really love to perfect on both crotch ing and knitting. Can you help me out or probably refer me to someone who can teach me?

Ynnk:


Good day Goldenruby. Please see page 7 of this thread where I explained that with a red yarn pictorial. There are small spaces under the "Chain-like " top where you crochet into.

Hi Ynnk. Are you based in Abuja? And do you teach people how to knit and crotchet? I do a bit of crotcheting but I will really love to perfect on both crotch ing and knitting. Can you help me out or probably refer me to someone who can teach me? Thanx

steffii:


Hi Ynnk. Are you based in Abuja? And do you teach people how to knit and crotchet? I do a bit of crotcheting but I will really love to perfect on both crotch ing and knitting. Can you help me out or probably refer me to someone who can teach me? Thanx

@Steffii, I left Abuja last year. I teach online.
Basic tutorials begin on page 4 of this thread.
Why not try it and see. At least when you master the pattern reading, the sky will be your starting point.

There are also lots of free materials online.
I can't really link you to a specific person.

You can always post any questions here. Lots of people are willing to help.

Ynnk:


Thank Rhukie and Amen. Unfortunately I'm no longer in Abuja.

@ Lovemaths, please let the house know where yarn could be purchased in Lagos.

@Lumiadee, many thanks.

I buy the "yeye" brand of yarn in the local market. you can buy from those selling fishing line thread or those who sell attachment, weaveon and hair products. I also heard that you can buy yarn at a cheaper rate at trade fair in the ojo area of Lagos.

A lot of people have joined our page on facebook recently. The name of the page is "crocheters and knitters of Nigeria"

I think they sell foreign wool at crafties though I have not been there before. I look forward to.

Yes, crochet has many terminologies. I'll try to search for it on my phone and post it.

For those who don't have a big size of wool, I suggest you try filet crochet. You make use of graph patterns.

I love writing and I have a blog but I am developing content for now.

Just finished making this crocodile baby blanket, got these thick yarn but had to buy more shades of purple @ local yarn store to complete it.

FOSBAS1:
Just finished making this crocodile baby blanket, got these thick yarn but had to buy more shades of purple @ local yarn store to complete it.

well done, it is very beautiful. please where did you buy the yarn?

CAL ministry moving on....

@Rhukie, got the yarn from Aliexpress. Although it was a little expensive but it worth it.

FOSBAS1:
Just finished making this crocodile baby blanket, got these thick yarn but had to buy more shades of purple @ local yarn store to complete it.

The crocodile stitch ministry is moving. I love the blanket. I have been down with malaria. I hope I'll be able to complete my bag by week end.

[quote author=lovemaths post=4573638

The crocodile stitch ministry is moving. I love the blanket. I have been down with malaria. I hope I'll be able to complete my bag by week end. [/quote]
Thanks, you inspired me to start the stitch. Hope you are much better now?
I won't be able to join in the CAL for now cos I have a lot of items to crochet/knit in a very limited time.
Hope I can post my pictures?

[quote author=FOSBAS1 post=45739605][/quote] I am not following the crochet along too. Yes you can post your work.

[quote author=FOSBAS1 post=45739605][/quote] I am not following the crochet along too. Yes you can post your work.

good morning all,
lovemaths sorry about your health . hope u are ok now. the Lord is ur strength.
benin crochet association, hope all is well. i havent seen ur post for some days now.
lovely day everyone

Entrelac Jacket... progressing...

@Lovemaths, please get well soonest. @Everyone, thanks for sharing.

I am trying to crochet a sweater by following a youtube video but due to the size of yarn and needle the sweater is very small. my question is how do i know the exact measurement for my sweater putting into cognizance that i have no tailoring knowledge? @ ynnk, lovemath, fosbas1

Rhukie:
I am trying to crochet a sweater by following a youtube video but due to the size of yarn and needle the sweater is very small. my question is how do i know the exact measurement for my sweater putting into cognizance that i have no tailoring knowledge? @ ynnk, lovemath, fosbas1

Try these site, I think it'll help
http://blog.lionbrand.com/2013/09/12/a-guest-post-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-measuring-for-a-sweater-a-free-sweater-planning-guide/
http://blog.lionbrand.com/2012/05/14/gauge-swatch-101-how-to-make-and-measure-your-swatch/

Rhukie:
I am trying to crochet a sweater by following a youtube video but due to the size of yarn and needle the sweater is very small. my question is how do i know the exact measurement for my sweater putting into cognizance that i have no tailoring knowledge? @ ynnk, lovemath, fosbas1

There is usually a gauge at the beginning of most crochet patterns. The gauge allows you to test the outcome.
Try working with a written pattern and doubling your yarn. You can also work with measurements for the larger sweater size so that the finished sweater will look smaller but then the size will still be okay.

CAL things...

Interesting...

Lumiadee:
good morning all,

lovemaths sorry about your health . hope
u are ok now. the Lord is ur strength.

benin crochet association, hope all is well.
i havent seen ur post for some days now.

lovely day everyone

Ynnk:
@Lovemaths, please get well soonest.
@Everyone, thanks for sharing.

Lumiadee:
good morning all,

lovemaths sorry about your health . hope
u are ok now. the Lord is ur strength.

benin crochet association, hope all is well.
i havent seen ur post for some days now.

lovely day everyone

Thanks Ynnk, Lumiadee. I am fine now. Hello everyone, I am almost done with the bag. It is remaining zip and lining.

Ynnk:
Entrelac Jacket... progressing...

hi Ynnk. This is Tunisian crochet. Isn't it?