Do you know how to crochet? Well, now, I do. I mean I know how to actually crochet; but, also, I know how to read a pattern and chart and all that. I didn't know before; but, now, because I participated in Maritza and Adrian's Hotpad and Potholder Swap, I totally know how to crochet. I am pretty excited about it. I joined the swap specifically to learn the fine art of crochet, and I feel pretty good about being able to learn it all by myself during the course of a month. The pattern I picked was actually pretty simple; but, it's the one I liked best because it reminded me of a hotpad my grandmother had in her kitchen. The pattern is called Topflappen. They were fun to knit. More info in the gallery and on ravelry, if you want them.
The hotpads and potholder I got in return are awesome. I love them all, and I have decided that they are too beautiful to actually be used as hotpads and potholders...because they could get damaged and that would be silly.
Thanks for such a great swap Maritza and Adrian! And thanks for giving me the impetus to learn how to crochet! Now I am thinking about big granny square blankets...
I should have joined the swap! Still can't crochet. :(
Posted by: tiennie | June 24, 2009 at 06:59 PM
I'm so happy I got one of yours! I too will be hanging them up in the kitchen where I can admire them!
Posted by: Bertha | June 24, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I know how to crochet, kind of, but I don't know how to read a pattern. Someday! All of these gorgeous potholders are pretty inspiring.
Yours are so pretty! I love the color combination.
Posted by: Kristy | June 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM
I love the colors and pattern you used for yours. You got really nice ones back. I love the ones I got, too.
Posted by: Oiyi | June 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Thank you so much for choosing my pattern and linking to it. I'm really glad you liked it! And your Topflappen turned out beautifully - I love them! :-)
Greetings from Germany,
Eva
Posted by: Eva | June 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Hey, what about college crocheting? :) They look awesome and I'm envious of the beautiful ones you received as well!
Posted by: Kathy | June 25, 2009 at 01:51 PM
i can't believe those were your first projects! they're lovely. you picked up crochet so quickly!
Posted by: opal | June 25, 2009 at 04:18 PM