Easy (free?) crochet soaker pattern?

Perogi · 08-01-2005, 11:33 AM

I'm having sooo much fun making soakers/shorties/longies for my babe I thought I'd also venture into the world of crochet. I keep hearing that it's easy...So, where can I find an easy but nice looking and functional crochet soaker pattern? Free would be great because I'm not crazy about putting out money for a pattern that I'm not sure about. Thanks!

twouglyducks · 08-01-2005, 11:40 AM

google "rolled edge soaker". Seems to be one many like.

Loralyn · 08-01-2005, 03:51 PM

http://www.tohook.com/blog/?page_id=44

Perogi · 08-01-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Loralyn

http://www.tohook.com/blog/?page_id=44

Wow Loralyn, that is gorgeous!!! And you think it looks easy?

Loralyn · 08-01-2005, 04:08 PM

I don't know how easy it is. I haven't done it. If you join the Yahoo wool soaker group there are several women working on that now. Also, there are quite a few more crochet soakers that they all can recommend such as Bean's soaker. Pamela is the listmom and I'm the moderator so we can vouch for the group, hehehe

CraftyMommaOf2 · 08-01-2005, 07:28 PM

the sts used in that one are super basic.

Susan_WW · 08-01-2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twouglyducks

google "rolled edge soaker". Seems to be one many like.

Here's the link http://www.angelfire.com/biz/mothers...s/crochet.html

I made one for my dd before she was born and it was one of my favorites. Unfortunately in my sleep deprived new mommy days I threw it into the washer and dryer with the dipes

I really want to make another one for the new babe.

Perogi · 08-01-2005, 09:43 PM

And are the rumours true - crocheting is easy?

clothusingmama · 08-01-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Perogi

And are the rumours true - crocheting is easy?

I wish, LOL. I would love a pair of crochet shorts for bed time, nice and thick. It also makes thinner yarn more useable

Big sigh, I think it is hard. I guess I just wasn't cut out to be a hooker

CraftyMommaOf2 · 08-02-2005, 05:44 AM

aaww! give it another go. crocheting really is easy.

Ruth · 08-02-2005, 08:46 AM

I find it easy and I'm primarily a knitter too. Just do some simple practice squares in the basic stitches to get used to not increasing stitches when you're not supposed to (ask me why I tell you this lol). There really are only a few basic stitches and everything else is a variation on that just like knitting

.

Loralyn · 08-02-2005, 09:58 AM

Crochet was easier to teach myself. As far as easier, that is really subjective. Everyone is different. You can't drop stitches on accident, but you have to tear back to your mistake instead of dropping stitches down to fix it and working the stitch back up.

clothusingmama · 08-02-2005, 10:21 AM

Do you have a book you recomend? I could head to the library

Loralyn · 08-02-2005, 10:35 AM

I taught myself to crochet with the Leisure Arts booklet called something like Learn to Crochet. I got my copy from Wallie World (please no flaming

).

CraftyMommaOf2 · 08-02-2005, 10:42 AM

stitchguide.com has some videos, too.

The Yarnist · 08-02-2005, 11:04 AM

I self taught myself knitting and crochet with books and learning to crochet from a book was MUCH MUCH easier.

Jewel · 08-02-2005, 11:37 AM

wow, that pattern is gorgeous Loralyn

Perogi · 08-02-2005, 01:51 PM

The stitchguide.com videos are awesome - that is totally what I need.
I did my first crocheting last night and today

I was doing the LTK Hybrid Rib for the first time and did a crochet edging on the leg cuffs. Just simple single crochets but it's a start right!?

CraftyMommaOf2 · 08-02-2005, 03:08 PM

zachary · 05-15-2009, 07:15 AM

Great work. Its really stupendous.

08-01-2005, 11:33 AM	#1
Perogi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,365 Reputation: 5646 Rep Power: 141	Easy (free?) crochet soaker pattern? I'm having sooo much fun making soakers/shorties/longies for my babe I thought I'd also venture into the world of crochet. I keep hearing that it's easy...So, where can I find an easy but nice looking and functional crochet soaker pattern? Free would be great because I'm not crazy about putting out money for a pattern that I'm not sure about. Thanks! __________________ Melissa ~ SAHM for three: dd 5 dd 3 ds 1 year old!

08-01-2005, 11:40 AM	#2
twouglyducks Mod Mama with a side of sour cream . I am not simmered up! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: OK Posts: 5,890 Reputation: 16664 Rep Power: 397	google "rolled edge soaker". Seems to be one many like. __________________ ~~ Davina ~ Home-Schooling mom to three ~~

08-01-2005, 03:51 PM	#3
Loralyn Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 247 Reputation: 57 Rep Power: 8	http://www.tohook.com/blog/?page_id=44 __________________ Loralyn momma to Anna 11, Madalyn 8, Timothy 7, Grace 3, Isabella 2, Rowan 1 year old BOY, and Lily born on 5.24.05, stepmomma to Jake 13 and Zack 9. http://sassyknitter.blogspot.com http://www.bellabum.com

08-01-2005, 04:08 PM	#5
Loralyn Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 247 Reputation: 57 Rep Power: 8	I don't know how easy it is. I haven't done it. If you join the Yahoo wool soaker group there are several women working on that now. Also, there are quite a few more crochet soakers that they all can recommend such as Bean's soaker. Pamela is the listmom and I'm the moderator so we can vouch for the group, hehehe __________________ Loralyn momma to Anna 11, Madalyn 8, Timothy 7, Grace 3, Isabella 2, Rowan 1 year old BOY, and Lily born on 5.24.05, stepmomma to Jake 13 and Zack 9. http://sassyknitter.blogspot.com http://www.bellabum.com

08-01-2005, 07:28 PM	#6
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 72	the sts used in that one are super basic. __________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

08-01-2005, 09:43 PM	#8
Perogi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,365 Reputation: 5646 Rep Power: 141	And are the rumours true - crocheting is easy? __________________ Melissa ~ SAHM for three: dd 5 dd 3 ds 1 year old!

08-02-2005, 05:44 AM	#10
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 72	aaww! give it another go. crocheting really is easy. __________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

08-02-2005, 08:46 AM	#11
Ruth Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 2,082 Reputation: 5263 Rep Power: 131	I find it easy and I'm primarily a knitter too. Just do some simple practice squares in the basic stitches to get used to not increasing stitches when you're not supposed to (ask me why I tell you this lol). There really are only a few basic stitches and everything else is a variation on that just like knitting . __________________ Ruth PM me if you want to join the fiber fairy list Wahm to Tommy (11/06/02 UK date format), Millie (10/07/04) and Willow (18/2/06) I'm now a Wonderwahm (will be updating the site soon but pm/email me now if you want more info) Cheeky Knits Peachy Cheeks Nappies My Blog

08-02-2005, 09:58 AM	#12
Loralyn Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 247 Reputation: 57 Rep Power: 8	Crochet was easier to teach myself. As far as easier, that is really subjective. Everyone is different. You can't drop stitches on accident, but you have to tear back to your mistake instead of dropping stitches down to fix it and working the stitch back up. __________________ Loralyn momma to Anna 11, Madalyn 8, Timothy 7, Grace 3, Isabella 2, Rowan 1 year old BOY, and Lily born on 5.24.05, stepmomma to Jake 13 and Zack 9. http://sassyknitter.blogspot.com http://www.bellabum.com

08-02-2005, 10:21 AM	#13
clothusingmama Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 855 Reputation: 1977 Rep Power: 53	Do you have a book you recomend? I could head to the library __________________ Tami CD, AP, BF mamma who has decided cooking yarn is much more fun than cooking food

08-02-2005, 10:35 AM	#14
Loralyn Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 247 Reputation: 57 Rep Power: 8	I taught myself to crochet with the Leisure Arts booklet called something like Learn to Crochet. I got my copy from Wallie World (please no flaming ). __________________ Loralyn momma to Anna 11, Madalyn 8, Timothy 7, Grace 3, Isabella 2, Rowan 1 year old BOY, and Lily born on 5.24.05, stepmomma to Jake 13 and Zack 9. http://sassyknitter.blogspot.com http://www.bellabum.com

08-02-2005, 10:42 AM	#15
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 72	stitchguide.com has some videos, too. __________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

08-02-2005, 11:04 AM	#16
The Yarnist Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173 Reputation: 603 Rep Power: 18	I self taught myself knitting and crochet with books and learning to crochet from a book was MUCH MUCH easier. __________________ http://www.joven-kids.com http://www.joven-kids.com/blog

08-02-2005, 11:37 AM	#17
Jewel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,270 Reputation: 3358 Rep Power: 85	wow, that pattern is gorgeous Loralyn __________________ Julie Chickadee Knits

08-02-2005, 01:51 PM	#18
Perogi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,365 Reputation: 5646 Rep Power: 141	The stitchguide.com videos are awesome - that is totally what I need. I did my first crocheting last night and today I was doing the LTK Hybrid Rib for the first time and did a crochet edging on the leg cuffs. Just simple single crochets but it's a start right!? __________________ Melissa ~ SAHM for three: dd 5 dd 3 ds 1 year old!

08-02-2005, 03:08 PM	#19
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 72	__________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

05-15-2009, 07:15 AM	#20
zachary Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0	Great work. Its really stupendous. __________________ Free Crochet Patterns Is Becoming Even More Popular

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