My first crochet hat Never give up!

[@AnishNorge]

My first crochet item was a granny square that ended up being big enough to fit my mom's double bed, I remember not wanting to stop going around and around the square, totally hooked right from the get go, lol!!

[@ChelleShellCrochet]

That’s fabulous Claire. I was taught by a very close family friend at age 13 to crochet. She taught me a granny square & the 1st round / centre was 4 bobbles, from there we built the corners with regular shells & on we went. To this day I’ve never seen a pattern or tutorial for the type of granny I was taught. Thanks for sharing!

[@LindaCBMediaGroup]

I remember helping my mom make a Chevron stitch afghan. In fact, together we made at least 2 of them. I was around 12 to 13 at that time. I didn't do much crochet again until the late 90's, then on my own I crocheted a blanket for my daughter's bed. Funny thing is, she slept in a twin & by the time I stopped, her blanket was easily large enough for at least a queen sized bed. 😊 That project helped me get through some bad nights, it truly was therapy for me.

[@karenh2890]

I think my first completed item was a scarf. I didn't start crocheting until I was in my 50s. I wish I had started earlier! I have to say that KZbin tutorials are incredibly helpful.

[@DizzGraced]

I'm 51 and just starting out

[@teresitawilliams5858]

I learned to crochet from your videos, my first granny square was distorted but kept on watching and practicing. Made my first crochet hat and crochet flower from you ! Thank you !

[@lisamcanespy3645]

My very first crochet project was an Elmo hat. I saw a picture of a crocheted Elmo hat on Pinterest..I think...and since my niece was obsessed with Elmo I thought it would be perfect. Just one little snag...I couldn't crochet to save my life. I took to KZbin..I watched one of your videos and one from Crochet Crowd...had some lunch..gathered my supplies...found your video again...and within five minutes I was crocheting! I got the pattern for the hat...crocheted it...and it was so cute! Absolutely perfect, thanks to you and your incredible teaching!

[@melaniecrochets]

My first crochet item was a granny hexagon over 10 years ago. It’s a mess & it’s on my desk at work to remind me where I started. Now I make everything.

[@didi8835]

What are talking about Clare, that will fit Poppie perfectly. 🐰 🐰

[@marionlacey1986]

Hi Clare. Love that you kept your very first item. The first thing I ever crocheted was a treble stitch sleeveless vest using Patons Totem 8 ply yarn. I went to once weekly night classes for 3 weeks where I learned to hold a hook for the very first time, like a pencil. I still have the vest.....and still hold my hook the same way. 🙂🐾

[@donnakelly6280]

First crochet I did was your Easy Flower Rose from your tutorial. I must have restarted it a hundred times (or more)! No kidding. I still have it, & if I'm ever able to figure out how to post it I will. Forever grateful I found you. Excellent teacher & best tutorials. I can't read patterns. Thanks for this video too. :)

[@leighannscraftroom]

Im so impressed you still have your very first project hehe..as I sit and listen to you today I'm remembering my early makes and how I gifted them so proudly😊maybe they are not to my today standard but every stitch was done with the same love. Thanks Clare. What a great topic 🌿

[@DiGoCrochet]

Hi Claire!!!! I've missed you so much!! The first thing I made was a scarf...it kept going from wide to narrow.... I didn't realize I missed some of the stitches at end of some rows and added to others! 😁..... Great to see you again!! Take care and Stay Safe!! Love you bunches! 🙏🏻🤗🦋🌹

[@AlienBunnyRabbit]

That's a lovely doll hat. My first hat (12 years ago) resembles a bucket hat, which wasnt the intention, but like you said "never give up!!"

[@noosynasnoos5651]

Lollll so relatable, my first knitted item was a donated baby cap that is only suitable for a preemie. I think that was one of the only reasons that kept me going. That my crappiest attempt at creating something would still be useful for something special and unusual. Thanks for sharing!

[@traceypeale6754]

I'm still an absolute beginner. My first crochet project was a coaster. Each time I tried to do a granny square it came out round. It took me three weeks of practice to finally make a granny square. Now I'm crocheting the placemat tutorial of yours and it looks amazing. Granny Squares are hard!

[@Andrea_of_AtLastCrochet]

My first afghan was a scrapghan that I ignored the suggested hook size and mixed yarn weights. When it was finally finished, it was 5 feet wide and 8 feet long! And with a million ends, all over the blanket, that needed to be sewn in! I can't remember how long it took to finish but I gave it to a friend. I nicknamed it the 'octopus'.😆 Your first hat would be very sweet on a doll. Have a wonderful day!

[@robinroccaforte2038]

Hey the hat looks pretty good for a beginner. As you said it will fit a doll. You kept going and now you have learned so much you are a teacher. Wonderful!!!! I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@CrochetwithClare]

thank you for following me

[@robinroccaforte2038]

@@CrochetwithClare I watch sometimes. You teach so I am able to understand. I have been watching several years. Thank you for your dedication . Sometimes I know you need a break....we all do. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@cynthiadscrochet1853]

A neighbor from long time taught me to crochet and the first item I made was a pot holder. I don't have it anymore but never give up. ❤🤗

[@theastewart6721]

What a wonderful memory to have! I learned so long ago I can’t even remember. I do remember making so many granny squares that I got very sick of them. I’m making some now for charity and don’t mind because I’m not sewing them together, lol. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Thea Stewart thank you for your comment. YAY for not having to sew them together !

[@theastewart6721]

Absolutely!!😂🤣

[@Rosee3333]

The first thing I crocheted was what I called the eternal chain. 😂 I was 7 when my mom taught me. I was so excited that I figured it out I just kept going. Lol!

[@CrochetwithClare]

lol! i think we all do this at first

[@Bionic_ear81]

Hi Claire! Good to see you. My first crochet was a granny square blanket. Once I I learned your c2c granny blanket, I fell in love with it. I'm currently waiting for shutdown to end so I can finish my sister's baby's blanket. He will be here soon.

[@denisehoffmann5006]

My grandmother taught me how to chain , we made necklaces and bracelets.

[@zanpsimer7685]

Denise Hoffmann me too❤️

[@Ladykattexas]

Me too. I made chain stitches forever and had lovely necklaces and bracelets

[@sharontanna1321]

Whoa!! Makes me feel so good. I thought no one could make as many mistakes as I have made. Thanks sooo much for sharing. Through your videos I have conquered my fears of crocheting. Blessings

[@RangerCaptain11A]

I just learned to make a beanie by watching a Bob video. then I saw another bob video that taught how to get the size right, so I unraveled the beanie and redid it. now its great.

[@CrochetwithClare]

i am so glad you were able to make a beanie that fits.

[@rebornnowami2013]

Hi Clare! That little hat is really cute. My first project was a scarf and I used black yarn. BIG mistake. It was narrow and wide in spots. I threw it under my desk because I was so discouraged. About 6 to 8 months later I picked it up and unraveled it. I watched a proper crocheter and learned about counting the posts/stitches and made a proper scarf. It wasn’t perfect and I still should have used a brighter color but I was so proud 😊

[@vickiflack5045]

My first project was a cowl using the granny stripe stitch and four buttons. It wraps around the neck twice and with 20% wool, it's warm & cosy during the winter months...

[@poodlegirl55]

I retired three years ago, we moved and were remodeling the house so i couldn't unpack all my quilting. I bought a skein of yarn and a hook and looked on youtube for how to crochet. I made wonky washcloths until they started looking straight, then placemats and moved to a blanket. I have literally made hundreds of items since but i love that crooked washcloth.

[@tcup9258]

Well done for your first go around 😊

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you! 😄

[@carolyncrozier2158]

My first thing was a Granny Square. My Great Aunt taught me before she passed away. 😀💛

[@cindyhunter1700]

I made three projects in high school Home Economic in 1974. Knitted a cap and crochet one also. Then crochet granny square pillows for couch for my Mom for Christmas. Was several years after collage before I picked up again, mostly pot holders, baby blankets. Now 20 years later I'm retired back to hat's, baby blankets, and rugs from plarn, at 64 hands hurt lots of days, but still going. By far the strangest thing made was sleeves for handles of cast iron skillets. Thanks Clair.

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day CINDY HUNTER, WOW I wish I got to learn that in Home Ec. We had sewing and cooking, so still fun. The plarn sounds fun, I tried that but it hurt my hands and wrists. Love the crochet handles for the cast iron skillets. I bet they were popular, those pans get HOT ! Have you joined our group yet? You can share all of your bobwilson123 projects here. facebook.com/groups/338449986970915/

[@cindyhunter1700]

@@CrochetwithClare yes I'm in the Facebook group.

[@barbarawhittall2311]

Love it 😂thanks for that hat!!!

[@michelleseager9782]

Omg! I am rolling, you are hilarious!

[@SandraSC68]

My grandma taught me to crochet. My first project was a granny square - she threw me into the deep end of the pool to learn. OK, my first attempt to make a hat was terrible BUT yours is even worse. lol Ya know I love ya Clare. We've come a long way since those first projects. :)

[@paulinehulett6415]

I knitted a jumper for my baby brother when he started to walk. I didn't learn to crochet till 4 years later & it was a doily. I didn't start to crochet with wool until after I was married & had my girls then I made them a play blanket.

[@kayscrochethaven]

My first item that I crocheted was a granny square. That's all I knew how to do for a very long time lol

[@grandma16babies34]

I don’t have my first item I made I was 11 yrs old and my family had a house fire and we lost it in the fire back then. But I remember my first afghan it was uneven on the sides and when I added a new ball I didn’t do it right and it un- wound But I kept the pieces and used them as throws It was a learning experience. It’s now 50 years later

[@SuperBettyboop40]

I crocheted your baby bootie pattern which came out pretty good.

[@patfountain11]

My fist attempt at crocheting was a granny square and I tend to use that as my “go to” pattern. I enjoy learning new stitches and I make various projects with the new stitches, but I always go back to the granny square.

[@CrochetwithClare]

That is awesome!

[@juzbuzzable]

You should make another beret and then stuff your little one and put it on the top as a pom pom! Cute 😁

[@nekograce7914]

It’s not hideous!!!! It’s adorable. My Nanny(grandmother) taught me but she lived far away, 3000mi to be sure and was suffering from dementia. She would sometimes forget what she taught me, but it helped me having to go over different stitches. But we kept everything simple and beginner level so I had to teach myself the rest because sadly she past away before we could move me up to intermediate. My first item was a scarf. A green scarf that I got so many compliments on which was so embarrassing because i knew how bad it was. I think ppl just likes the color. It’s made with the homespun type yarn so now it almost looks like muppet hair. Ugh!!!! My first granny square went into the blanket I was making it for. I think my Nanny would be incredibly proud of what I can do now. I do embroidery, I knit, and I much better at crochet that I was which makes my heart so happy when I think of her. I just wish I would have started earlier she we could have done projects together.

[@petrashappyplace]

I am pretty sure that I made granny squares first, since that is what my grandmother taught me. But I don't recall if I actually turned them into a blanket or not. I do recall one of the very first things I made was a crochet thread floppy hat. If I recall, I thought I did a pretty good job. It fit my head, but I couldn't figure out, at my young age, how to keep the wide brim from falling in my face. I didn't keep it. I had one ball of that thread that grandma gave me and I took things apart and reused it many times to figure out how to make things. WITH THREAD!!! YIKES!!!

[@sandranevins2144]

Well my first try was knitting a hot pad. Taken apart so many times the yarn could not be saved. My first granny square well, let's say turned out to be a triangle. I kept it, some where. Happy accident, lol. Peace.

[@thehollyalderson]

My first project was a "lap" blanket made out of double crochet. I gave it my grandmother and later when I looked at it I realized it was too small and I had dropped a stitch which created a big hole since I was using chunky yarn. I cleaned it up later with a border and an applique to cover the hole.

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

I learned crochet 55+ years ago, but put it down for several years until I took my oldest boy, a 1.5 year old at the time, to Minnesota in winter. I knew he needed a hat - I could make one, sure... What I made did keep warm, but about as grotesque as possible. My Mom kept it, and even wore it herself (OMG!).

[@mariarodriquez5622]

Good title. Never give up, you can do it. You never gave up.ane I am not about to give up eighter.

[@kathylawrence2183]

I made a huge afghan that went from lap size wide to at least a single bed size as I added stitches to the sides regularly. I made it with a huge hook so I could see the stitches. Believe it or not my son has it still. It is almost 50 years old and sad to say has finely been given to his dog for a bed. I was so proud of it and I guess it showed because when I had the kids they all wanted it so it was passed down from oldest to youngest. I taught myself to knit and crochet the year I was married. I have loved crochet all these years but knit has always been difficult for me.

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Kathy Lawrence thank you for your comment! What a great story about the afghan you made and that your son has had it all these years. I bet the dog loves it too. I was the same with knitting it took me ages to "get" it. Still only make easy pattern hehe Have you joined our group yet? You can share all of your bobwilson123 projects here. facebook.com/groups/338449986970915/

[@teresajudy7232]

My first crochet project was a granny square. Me Mum told us that if we could master that? We could make anything.

[@jygood3718]

Love these chats

[@KatytheNightOwl]

I've always taken a picture of everything I've made (because my memory is awful), and I just had a look through all my pics, and the earliest I could find was a headband I made when I first started learning how to crochet through your channel, Clare - it was dated 6/10/12 - so I have to assume the headband was one of your patterns :) Unfortunately, I wasn't wise enough to write down which pattern I had used on the pic, but it defo looks like one of your easier patterns :) The next thing I made was a baby bonnet - it's the most hideous thing I've ever made, I think, and I've still got it tucked away as a reminder! Lol

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi Katy ! That is so good that you take photos of your work. I bet you have so many memories looking through the photos When you said baby bonnet I though, aww how cute ! Then i laughed my head off because you said it was the most hideous thing you ever made haha, i have a twisted sense of humor. Thank you for leaving a comment and for supporting me all this time, I really appreciate it

[@camcab147]

I remember my first hat: I'd somehow moved the stitch (HDC) more towards me so instead of going through the two loops, I was going through the back loop and the one further behind it. It meant I had lines all around the outside of the hat. From then, without realising I was doing it wrong, I made the hat I called The Happy Accident. I was going to do an accompanying video tutorial when I came to a screeching halt when I realised I'd been working the HDC completely wrong. I had to go back re-learn the stitches.

[@carolynelias5950]

First thing I made was some house slippers for a little girl. After that I don’t remember but it was awhile before I did the granny!

[@joanvernal3709]

Good morning Claire my step mom taught me the basic stitches and I taught myself to read patterns. I can't remember the first thing I made but I can remember making doily an pulling out over and over because they capped. Watching from 🇯🇲 Jamaica.

[@Wistfu1Stargazer]

bobwilson123 - It looks like a bun cover. I believe that the first thing I ever made was most likely a granny square.

[@susankraklio8863]

My first 3 projects were afghans that were double crochet but they are terrible! My tension was inconsistent, I gained and lost stitches, etc.

[@adelacoburn1396]

The very first thing I crocheted was a big blanket that covered a king size bed, yup and the it looked like a big giant fishing net, LOL!!!! I did a chain stitch to make it, so you can imagine the big spaces 1/2 in holes =D . I still have it too.

[@CrochetwithClare]

hehe i can just see it

[@cathydempsey1630]

Placemat for a teapot , chained 5 and SC in each around and around till ball was done ... then was a square mat to learn how to turn work and keep stitch count in DC.

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day cathy dempsey thank you for your comment. Great beginner projects. Have you joined our group yet? You can share all of your bobwilson123 projects here. facebook.com/groups/338449986970915/

[@sharon742p]

The first thing I made was a dishcloth. Nothing fancy, either all single or HDC stitches. It was wider at one end. I used it anyway. :)

[@rossiej100]

My first finished project was a bunny from Edwards Menagerie by Kerry Lord. It was made in a garish variegated yarn and has one leg shorter than the other, the head is misshapen and it is very much bigger than it should be. It sits on a chair in my bedroom. I sure learned a lot from this funny bunny.

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Ros Jones thank you for your comment, Yes I know that designer. So great you have kept your bunny. Thank you for watching Have you joined our group yet? You can share all of your bobwilson123 projects here. facebook.com/groups/338449986970915/

[@beatboxmaster8869]

That is a Christmas door knob cover add a few bows and some bells! No one will ever know. Put ribbon in and out to tighten around the knob. Lol. I cannot remember that was 57 yrs ago for me but it was with thread.

[@paulinescrochetcorner3763]

I made a baby sweater that was big enough for a 4 year old.

[@sandraedwards9486]

I made a scarf for the very first item that I crocheted! It was about 10 years ago- almost 50 years ago

[@andrewball5512]

I have granny squares that my grandma taught me to make I still have to this day I was going to make heaps and join them lol. A couple of them were a bit dodgy LOL

[@samyarichards9629]

My first project was a blanket. I messed up so bad. So what i did was...I started watching KZbin videos and practicing stitches on it. It looks hideous but i call it my practice stitch blanket . There are granny squares attached to it. There are sections if basket weave. Some of everything. And all different colors. At the time I would only use yarn i got at the goodwill. It was cheap. .99cents a skein. 😊

[@CrochetwithClare]

What a great way to practice though and when it is keeping you warm, doesnt matter how it looks :)

[@DizzGraced]

Just learning and attempting a hat.. wish me luck

[@CrochetwithClare]

Good luck. You can do it!

[@missyt4891]

My first ever project was a granny sqare baby blanket.. Xx

[@shannoncooper3298]

Mine was a granny square it took me forever to get the corners right. My second one blanket you could fit 5 people in it

[@PeggySmithSC]

I made leg warmers for my 90 something mother-in-law. They were each different in length and in circumference and all single stitch. There were so many missed stitches and I had no idea how to increase and decrease. They were hideous. She loved them and she would barely remove them long enough to let me wash them. My second item was a wheelchair sized blanket in all double stitch. Luckily no increases or decreases so the item was more successful! (But not much! LOL)

[@ireneclai578]

I made a baby blanket, I got the stiches wrong but I was consistent.

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

I think the first thing I have a crocheted A pot holder the first Barbie dress I ever crocheted 30 years ago I still have it if you want I can put it on your page so you can see it I made it for my oldest daughter ❤️ and I like your little hat you could pop on a Barbie 🤗🥰🧶❤️

[@bortega4098]

I remember the first thing I crocheted was a little blue basket. It was so bad ....lol. Sadly I don't recall what I did with it though.

[@barbaraclark43]

My first crochet project was a scarf.

[@katiej.fromminnesota8301]

I made a California king size SINGLE CROCHET blanket🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤪it is huge!!!!!! Took me 2 yrs and $250 in yarn. It was a gift to my brother and his wife. They cherish it. Omg, i missed stitches, it goes in and out on the edges....its hideous! Lol! I made it about 23 yrs ago.

[@peggycrochetz2400]

My 1st crochet project (4 yrs ago) was a simple hot pad. 2 squares made w/hdc sewn together! And I STILL can't make a Granny square ☺️ they always turn out looking like an octagon somehow. I just don't know why I have trouble them! I get SO aggravated and want to throw hook yarn and unusually shaped mishap across the room🤣

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Peggy Crochetz , hahaha oh yeah been there and done that ! took me 4 years to get to be able to make a granny square I didnt have help from anyone and just used KZbin....because no one was there to tell me if it was going wrong...well I think I made up a new shape or 2. I bet you have too ?

[@angelahasenhundl8871]

Looks like it could fit on a topknot or hair bun cover? My very first object was a bubblegum pink sweater without sleeves for a high school project. My mother gave it away when I moved out.

[@45beetle]

I love your hat I tried a granny square and im like you it was not square

[@elizabethcary3626]

I made a baby blanket for my first baby.

[@fluzysuzy]

A granny square blanket with lots of mistakes. 😂😂

[@fousies]

❤️

[@cindylillard2938]

💜😀

[@cherylhickey5588]

I made an Afghan under my mother in laws guidance

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

I made baby booties that would’ve fit a 2 year old 😂

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day Debbie G’s Yarny Love, I guess they were for a smaller child ?

[@sharonstock589]

Granny square

[@ritaspeakinbengalibanerjee3624]

Dear Granny please help me how.can I join the red popcorn bag. show me slowly.