Monday, January 17, 2011

"Adventures" in crocheting

A few weeks ago, or at least it feels like weeks ago, I talked about learning how to crochet and my first project being an amigurumi. As promised, I'm posting an update on the progress of my little fish.


It is taking me a long time to move along with this project, partly because it's my first crochet piece, partly because I wasn't thinking. I kept losing count of rows and stitches, then I would go back and start an entire section over again. Until it dawned on me "why am I not using a place holder to mark where the row starts?!?"

Yeah, I know. You're probably thinking "how is this chick getting a PhD?" Well, in my defense, it isn't on crochet. :)

So now, things are moving along a bit faster. We'll see if I ever finish.

And if you're curious about the pattern and what it's supposed to look like when it's finished: I got it from this book (Kristen Rask's "Creature Crochet").


See the little fish? Yep, that's my buddy. 

So, am I the only one? Would anybody like to share an "oops" moment in their crafting?

6 comments:

  1. You are so cute...I think you are very creative to tackle this project...looks complicated to me..one day I may give it a go....you inspire me...can't wait to see the finish fishy!

    xoxox

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  2. This is exactly why I have not progressed beyond knitting scarves! No thinking/counting required... just knit, knit, knit :) (That is a darling little fish, though :)

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  3. You´re so cute - I´m sure it will turn out great in the end. You do remember what I said about "different", right?! ;-)

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  4. I'm determined to learn how to crochet this year! This is inspiring!

    Dreaming of Palm Trees

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  5. @ Karina I'm so glad my post has encouraged you! I has been a fun challenge trying to figure out how to crochet. I hope you have fun as well. xoxo

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  6. It looks like you've already got the hang of it! My mother used to crochet so many pretty things, and she showed me how a few times, but I never stuck with it. There are so many great things you can do once you know the basics. I can't wait to see your first finished project!
    Oh, and what ARE you getting your doctorate in, if you don't mind me being curious? :)

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