[baglady1104]

I tried this recently with #3 crochet cotton and size 2 needles, the smallest I have, thinking to make a cute little drawstring bag, but my work didn't look as smooth and neat as I wanted it to, so I decided it was just another of my hare-brained ideas that didn't work. But in today's digest I've read a couple of posts about knitting with crochet thread, so maybe I'm not totally crazy after all. How many of you have done this and been pleased with the result?

 

[baglady1104]

I think I will try that little round bag again. Have been looking at pictues you all posted, and I am blown away by the amazing work you all have done with such little bitty fine thread. My mother, grandmother and aunts used to crochet with #10, and I guess I must have, too, when I was young, but it is beyond me now. My eyes start to cross pretty quickly, and my work looks like nothing but big loopy string. But #3 is good. Thanks for your response, and especially for all the pictures you have posted of your beautiful work. Some of those pieces should honestly be in a museum.

 

[baglady1104]

Baglady1104:
You mention photos of work done by others; is this sent just to you, or is it on view here? I don't see them. Am I more visually impaired than I thought?

Posters' pictures are shown in the picture section of this forum. You can find them by clicking on the poster's name, then on "topics created." Nobody sent me any pictures privately; I found them on my own by being my usual nosy self.

 

[baglady1104]

Oh, my! Such beautiful work! Thanks to all of you for sharing your work and knowledge. I'm waiting for the new size 1 circular Hiya Hiyas I've ordered and look forward to trying that little round bag again.

 

[baglady1104]

Hi,
I like the purse in your login photo. What is that pattern?

Hi Dottie; thanks. It's just single crochet worked through the front loop only in #3 crochet thread.

 

[baglady1104]

Nipomo Nan, I had to smack the dent in my forehead and say 'duh!' at your suggestion of carrying #10 thread doubled. Such an obvious excellent idea, but I never thought of it. Thanks. I have all kinds of admiration for the work you did, and also for yours, Cats Mommy2, in making doll clothing with those tiny needles and the gossamer thread required. The doll's top is beautiful, Cats Mommy2. Thanks for the picture.