CzechGirl
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Jun 26, 2024 5:06 PM
CzechGirl
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Perrydoodle
Oh the thought of being in my 40's...again...😌 If we could perpetually live a certain decade, 40's would be it. Now I have reached the Autumn of life...50 is literally smack dab in the middle of mid life!...🫣
woozle
Knave333
How do I cook it?
salunatics
The only wrong way to start is to not start at all.
DonkeyGoat
There's plenty of crafters on here. I know @ItsYarnFool and @RavingCrochet are really good at crochet.
PredictablySilly
My best recommendation in starting crochet is to watch some different YouTube channels and find someone that makes sense to you and that you can follow. Then pick a small first project. You will get better fast... so don't start on a blanket or one half will be beginner level and the rest will be better and if you are anything like me it will drive you nuts.
goodbyeitwasfunwhileitlasted
I am in my late 30s and I'm considering a career change. New things can be scary, but they can be fun too.
PacManDreaming
I'm almost 53 and back in school so that I can change careers. I'm looking forward to going back to school, this fall.
potential816
My mom did a major career change in her late 50s, she's never been happier. It's never too late.
solutionorppt
Left the chemical industry (BS in chemistry) to go back to carpentry at 37. At 43 I'm a construction project manager and I've never been happier.
alyssaaac
I learned how to crochet from YouTube. You really can learn anything on there
Chawzilla
You should combine the two. Crochet yourself a robot dance companion.
tallyhoho
Do you want to be a pirate? Cause it's all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out
TheUnnamedPoet
zufallszahlen
Combine them into some dope new robot dance moves. Do the slip stitch, the magic ring, the basket weave...
my1rstlaptopwas34inchscreenup
and start ventriloquism
SuggestedUsernamesAreWeird
Please do not try unfamiliar, large arm movements while holding pointy, stabby objects.
EternallyIgnorant
How about pointy stabby arm movements while holding large unfamiliar objects?
haggerton
Paige no!
YeroctheBarbarian
I’ll tell you what. l’m working on starting a YouTube channel so I’m trying something new and getting out of my comfort zone so come join me. I suggest the robot dancing because that doesn’t require any extraneous materials.
TheRealLouzander
Ooh I’m trying to start a YT channel too! What’s yours called? I’d love to check it out. (Mine is all over the place but I’ve got ADHD so it kinda makes sense for me. )
YeroctheBarbarian
Mine does not exist yet like so far it has been me struggling to design a logo over the weekend. But it is going to be a video game channel debuting with Talos Principle.
tallyhoho
You can use fiver to help you design a logo. Lots of companies do it and it's affordable
YeroctheBarbarian
See I went with Fiver and I did not want to necessarily pay for it since I am still exploring free options that I can do. My friend has an old no subscription version of adobe and another friend directed me towards Gimp so I am exploring my options. I’m not exactly planning on doing this for money too so I can afford to be cheap.
SayRamrod
there are free online logo makers too, and theyre quite good
Blunderwriter
Bah! 41! You're young!
tmphillips11
You can dance if you want to.
MountainPsycho
You’re only too old for new things once you’re dead.
WarmLiquidGooPhase
VashTehStampede
I'm in my 40s and learning contact juggling. There are plenty of sub-Reddits and YouTube vids.
blwoodcock
Trying to learn contact juggling, after having been juggling for many years, was one of the most frustrating things I've ever done. I hope you have great luck with it and enjoy it!
GoldenRamoth
contact juggling? What is that vs regular juggling?
Eroen0
The same, except if your juggling opponent lets their guard down you're allowed to actually throw your baton at them instead of just marking.
VashTehStampede
It's what the Goblin King does in Labyrinth.
Basically, it's rolling the ball(s) on your hands, arms, and body. Sometimes to make.it look like the ball(s) isn't (aren't) moving.
AsABiologistWhoIsNotFunAtParties
David Bowie's balls really are mesmerizing in that movie.
BklynPunisher
Right? All nice and shiny🤣😂
screaminginside365
Haha- I read combat juggling at first !
VashTehStampede
When fighting clowns, always go for the juggler.
LifeIsADanceOfMinds
Interesting that you feel old. As for dance and crochet, there are clubs around that enjoy getting together to do these things.. ( I have no idea what part of the world you hail from ). I use Google to find Adult Learning groups and classes. It has served me well.
CakeIsALie227
YouTube
hellohowmayibeofservice
Crochet is easy and fun. I’d be glad to show you the basics.
Restlesschickens42
Check out your local library. My library has a craft club that meets weekly and there are a ton of nice people who love teaching newbies how to crochet!
BlackBeardMakes
I'm a 39 year old man and I recently learned to crochet on YouTube. This lady is fantastic. https://youtu.be/zzWX2dx8ufc?si=kDn-2eRUAzkDkIDE
bonessasan
I'd say starting a new hobby at any age is age-appropriate as long as it isn't a major mismatch in the physical aspect(s). Some examples: a 90 to 100+ y/o likely shouldn't take up competitive gymnastics or mountain climbing, or someone with fine motor control issues may not do so well w/ jewelry making of it involves cutting metal and use of a torch. (I, uh, scared myself a bit in my jewelry class. I didn't seem overly aware of where the torch was or where it was pointing. /coughs uncomfortably)
MyDogAndMyCatAreAwesome
I’m sure there’s plenty of people willing to help out on here! Looking up tutorials is always a good place to start with anything.
ScrippyChan
From what I can tell from my mom's crocheting, the basic technique is pretty simple; you just gotta do A LOT of stitches. Find an easy pattern or two (maybe for kitchen rags or tea towels or something small), maybe a video to go with it, and just do it. That ought to be a very doable hobby.
VaultGirl69
Youtube and retirement home and clubs. I wanted to learn to do elaborate braids. I watched countless youtube videos and kept trying until my fingers learned how to braid my own hair from my neck up on the back of my head. Put up a sign in a hobby store or find a FB group. Or even ask at a senior home. I'm sure they would love the company and to teach you. As for the dancing, go to a place where people dance and ask them for tips. Even if it's a bar/festival/rave/whatever.
arumunus
Thrift store for yarn if you got any good spots by you! If you got a Daiso store, a lot of them sell cheap little crochet hooks.
Otherwise I spent one to two nights watching "crochet for beginners" and from those videos was able to make a couple scarves and a janky ass blanket.
As Jake the Dog says: "Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something."
Enjoy the process more than the product and you'll do great!
Good luck, have fun! Show pics if you want!
itstzarina
I taught myself to knit with knitting for dummies. This was before YouTube was as big as it is now. I would look into that. Reddit has some really newbie friendly subreddit for crochet. Feel free to message me with questions or just pictures of your progress! The hardest part is starting.
Huntergirl727
YouTube knows everything.
norcebyl
Locate an old lady chair. Somewhere near this chair will be a wicker basket full of yarn. At the bottom of said basket there will be instructions.
voluptuousdebaucheries
I started crocheting in January! I used wooble to begin, which is pricey but they teach you everything!! Message me for tips! I had to take a break because of a sprain, but I got pretty good!
Difyance
I made my first Wooble in March! Highly recommend their videos, even just watching on YouTube for how to do things. I am hooked on crochet now. These are the first 5 Wooble kits I made. Joined a discord for woob addicts. Cannot stop making tiny crochet animals now.
rhixhikaru
I started in October last year with Woobles! I have made 4 so far.
stickywiggit
I started learning crochet when I was 40. I mostly learned off YouTube with getting some books from the library. Libraries sometimes have "stitch ins" where a bunch of people gather together and knit or crochet. That can be a great place to get tips if you're stuck or confused
For the robot there are great tutorials on YouTube. Remember: all these people have been practicing for YEARS so know it'll probably be about a year before you're impressing yourself with your ability.
stickywiggit
I'll also say: while there is innate ability, that's 1% of success. The rest is practice. Of course a violin prodigy is going to be extremely good at age 10 - they've been practicing every day since age 5! If you did something every day for 5 years you'd be amazing at it too! So take the plunge and have fun!
ioncewBaroness
YouTube normally
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Beardedobject
This right here^ I've learned how to do more things than I can list from YouTube. Not to mention valuable tips that improved my ability to do the things I already knew.
monkey484
So much this! Among all the dumb stuff I watch, I have learned so much stuff from YouTube. It's how I learned to do a brake job on my wife's car, and how to replace the alternator.
FQRGE
During my degree tutors would put up tutorials from YouTube on the big screen in place of walking us through principles themselves. Ethics of education systems aside, YouTube is goat for learning new things or improving on others
motionlesskookaburra
It’s the only form of TV I watch so yes I am one of the weirdos that pay for the premium version. You can learn so much
ConfederacyOfDunces
There are dozens of us!
leonaNoodleBreaker
As a crocheter: yes. But if you prefer in person see if there are any private teachers. If there are local yarn or sewing shop they usually have instructors with specific, level appropriate projects.
theartofmath
Personally, I YouTube quite peculiarly.
RavenVG
In some cases, skillshare?
MoonPieTown
Is it me or have the YouTube search results gotten worse over the years? As in "less helpful"
Tutorial vids used to be amazing quality, but now I'm sifting through pages of search results that aren't what I was asking for or some shmoe that sucks at making tutorial videos...
PrincessPuffyPants
This! I've learned to crochet from YouTube and have made some fun stuff. There are TONS of videos so Iif you don't like or understand one try another. Happy creating, you're never too old to learn a new craft. I'm 53 by the way.
kermot
Why would they YouTube "normally"? She should YouTube "robot dancing" and "crochet."
therealSnyper117
I have successfully became a senior mechanic solely based on YouTube. Any problem they couldn’t solve, they call me. I secretly YouTube it and fix the problem. Fake it till you make it.
PurifiedInTheWatersOfLakeMinnetonka
Neurisko
I've learned basic plumbing, electrical, woodworking, landscaping, tile work, and a bunch of programming stuff on YouTube.
CheesecakePi
That was what I was about to suggest. I don't know any off hand, but I'm sure for crocheting there's at least a dozen quality channels for beginners. Dancing... PROBABLY, but it might be a bit more hit or miss on how good the videos are for learning.
FaecalJacksonPollock
PickleRiiiiiiiiiiiiick
Indeed I have yoinked this. Mmmm, yes, quite.
WorkingHard
This. So much this. My wife started by looking at beginner guides and found a few YouTubers who slowly and patiently explain everything. She crochets amazing things now!
Anamesolongnoonecouldhavepossiblychosenit2
I've learned everything from lock picking, to cooking, to database structuring from youtube
HandoB4Javert
...and how to search youtube...
hadtochangemyusernamecauseIgotdivorced
Click out of 1.....2 is binding.
Anamesolongnoonecouldhavepossiblychosenit2
this guy knows
Cinammontoastcrunch
Lock picking lawyer isn't a small channel, lots of people do
DaPastry
This guy knows but is being a wet blanket about it.
sellingmysoulforupvotes
I know you came here for answers, but I now have additional questions. What specifically made you want to start these two completely unrelated hobbies at 41? I'm not judging, I just know there has to be an interesting story here.
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CzechGirl
Became sober a year ago.. after 10 miserable years.. finding joy in life again..:)
sellingmysoulforupvotes
Well that's about the best answer I could have hoped for. Congratulations, and keep finding that joy!!
CzechGirl
Thank you, you hit the spot with your question :)
sukkerfar
I'm a 42 yo man and I recently started learning how to knit. A local yarnshop gives free (except for materials) classes one evening a week and I joined. It's very cozy and there's always someone who brings cake :)
slaytrain
My hobby would be eating the cake
sukkerfar
I have to knit, at least a little, to get to the cake
aeyou
My library has a yarn group and those ladies would teach anybody
sukkerfar
I bet they would! Are you thinking of starting?
Everyonesfavorite
All the single ladies🎶
sukkerfar
I can't deny that I enjoy being the only male in a group of lovely women but, although meeting people was a big factor in starting, I don't want to risk ruining the good vibes.
Everyonesfavorite
Go sign up for ballroom dancing and enjoy it there too.
sukkerfar
Could be fun too but this town isn't big enough to have a lot of offers for that kind of thing. If the yarnshop didn't have a succesful webshop it wouldn't exist..
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sukkerfar
Cool! Sadly I find it difficult to learn from videos.. I loose concentration and/or I have questions that I need answered, immediately for some reason, and then it goes downhill from there. My main goal is socks, lots of socks, for everyone! but I will stick with the scarfs for a while;)
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sukkerfar
Thanks for the advice buddy. I will get started on some socks then! It's probably like pancakes.. the first one is supposed to look like crap.
BlueRonfar
I haven’t tried either, but from videos I’ve watched, darning socks seems harder than making new ones.