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I'm trying to teach myself to crochet and am struggling for the best yarn. I find normal knitting wool doesn't work too well (perhaps because I'm a novice). Does anyone have any recommendations as to the best type of yarn that would suit?
Thanks
JB x

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try using dish cloth cotton.
My old auntie taught me to crochet using this.....it was 6d a ball back then......don't know what it would be today.

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Thanks, where would I buy this from?

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There is a haberdashery stall in the market hall...they might have it...or you could try on good old Flea bay

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JAMES C BRETT - 100G CRAFT COTTON - DISHCLOTH/CROCHET COTTON - Choice of Colour | eBay

OK...not quite as cheap as 6d...but best i can do.

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Information from someone who is very competent at crochet - Double Knitting Wool is ideal. Obtainable from Market Hall, Wilkinson's, Home Bargains.
There is a Craft Club at Howarth Art Gallery on Wednesdays, 1200 - 1500, where you would be able to get advice and perhaps a little instruction.

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I've tried double knitting wool but can't get the hang of it, probably because I'm new to crocheting. Thanks for the info about the craft club at The Haworth, I might wander up there next week.
J B x

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Thanks, I'll give it a go.
JB x

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double knitting wool IS most definitely ideal for crochet work once you have got the hang of the technique......but I learned to crochet with cotton...dish cloth cotton......I also learned to do hairpin work with the same beige stuff......as fot tatting...well, I could not get the hang of that at all.:D

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Hi,When I used to crochet baby things I used 4ply;crepe knitting wool it didn't separate like normal wool,if I can help in any way let me know,I can't crochet at the moment I've got a frozen shoulder.
Irene

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OOh Irene...you have my sympathy...that is painful and it takes such a long time to get better.
I hope you look after yourself(and keep that shoulder moving even if it is only a little bit)and that it eases soon.

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Thanks Margaret,cortisone injection didn't work,just waiting to see the consultant with a view to keyhole surgery,what with getting flooded on Boxing Day & my shoulder it's enough to make me hit the bottle,but I'll paint a picture instead.

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At least there is light at the end of the tunnel Irene.
I had a frozen shoulder a few years ago and it wasn't pleasant.....I had physio exercises and hot and cold treatment...which worked for me(I was a wimp and didn't want surgery).

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Hi Jelly baby,I think that I have a pack of crochet cotton,if you're interested I'll dig it out but I live in Edgworth,I don't want anything for it.