Any Crocheters out there ?

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

I crochet a little and with expecting my first grandaughter in September (I have 2 grandsons, love them much) I want to crochet a little dress, booties, hat and blanket ( I know that's alot ) possibly for her to wear home from the Hospital and I plan to surprise my daughter with it. She's having her second C-Section.

So I've been searching for a pattern that's pretty easy. Any suggestions from seasoned crocheters on this forum would be very welcome and thanks very much !

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Goodie2shoes. Ask @Alratiba. She's an expert.

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I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I was an avid crocheter in my teens. That is a huge amount as a starting project. Maybe start with a blanket. Try a yarn store in your area if there is one where you can get guidance. instructions can at some times be difficult to understand

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@Goodie2shoes Just a thought: Does the baby's mother know and agree that you are providing the going home outfit? I would double check. She may have other ideas. If she does, you can still make wonderful things for the baby and give them as a gift later.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Goodie2shoes. I too, think you're being overly ambitious. You can easily teach yourself crochet stitches by using a diagram, but following crochet instructions is a can of worms. A sweater is not an easy project.

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mormel20 · ‎06-27-2013

Go on "youtube" and look at crochet videos. They show how do it. I have made some afghans using "granny squares". They are fairly easy for beginners and you can use pretty color combinations to make it unique.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

I knit more than I crochet but if possible I would try to find a class for beginners. As others have said that is an "ambitous" schedule. Personally, I would start with a baby blanket. Try Ravelry for patterns and suggestions.

I do find crochet directions more complicated than knitting.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@Goodie2shoes I hope you didn't take my comment in a negative way. It's just that I had our son's coming home outfit picked up from the time I was 6 months pregnant. Most of my friends did this too! Congratulations on your future granddaughter.

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

@Love my grandkidswrote:: Just a thought: Does the baby's mother know and agree that you are providing the going home outfit? I would double check. She may have other ideas. If she does, you can still make wonderful things for the baby and give them as a gift later.

My daughter will love it and I think she would love to have the set as a going home outfit ! thanks for asking

Jo1313 · ‎02-02-2021

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Goodie2shoes Just a thought: Does the baby's mother know and agree that you are providing the going home outfit? I would double check. She may have other ideas. If she does, you can still make wonderful things for the baby and give them as a gift later.

I agree with..@Love my grandkids... my DIL had things picked out long before the baby was born..She did love a really soft hand made blanket that someone made for her to use on the baby carrier...When her second was born she insisted the new baby was to come home in the first sibling's outfit both were boys though..Don't get me wrong it's a wonderful idea and I love little baby girls in frilly things..especially that I had boys..I went nuts with frilly things when my Sister had the only girl in the family after 4 boys.Then there were 3 more boys...
I'm sure Mom would appreciate what ever you make...Good Luck.