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User Profile: Laura
Laura March 6th, 2017

One skill i'd like to learn is.....[fill in the blank]

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User Profile: DancingAlong
DancingAlong March 6th, 2017

Crocheting!

I've been an avid knitter for years, but I just haven't picked up crocheting.

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User Profile: Pleiades20
Pleiades20 March 6th, 2017

@DancingAlong

Crocheting is so confusing to me, too! I think knitting is actually supposed to be harder, but I learned it first and now every time I try to learn crochet I get through one row and wonder where all my stitches have gone!

User Profile: SelfcareHillary
SelfcareHillary March 6th, 2017

Same here @DancingAlong. Knitting is such a fulfilling hobby. I've tried crochet, but I think someone needs to teach me directly.

User Profile: GeminiRoza98
GeminiRoza98 March 7th, 2017

@DancingAlong

I recently picked up Crocheting, after learning to Knit when I was younger I thought that it wouldn't be too hard. But it diffently took awhile to get the hang of it. If you're interested in learning I would recommend YouTube tutorials I personally watched Bella Coco, Also I found practising the stitch types repetitively before attempting any proper project e.g A blanket helpful as well. It helped me get used to handling the Crochet hook and working out my preferred tension for the stitches. Good Luck if you do decide to learn. laugh

User Profile: TransAm85
TransAm85 September 25th, 2017

@DancingAlong My mom and my Grandma know how to do that .. it takes a lot of time, but it's cool actually. I have a few blankets and scarves that they made me. Try it! I do not have the patience.

User Profile: KattPiper
KattPiper September 27th, 2017

@DancingAlong I find crochet so much easier and faster! I've never even managed to knit a scarf but I've crocheted stuffed animals. It must just be what we're used to.

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User Profile: Zizy
Zizy March 6th, 2017

Cooking. It's useful. cheeky

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User Profile: JustLikeMellie
JustLikeMellie March 7th, 2017

@ZizyTheTurtle You and me both. Haha.

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March 6th, 2017

Being independent!

User Profile: BeautifulBreeze
BeautifulBreeze March 6th, 2017

Martial arts! smileyyes

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User Profile: cyanPlatypus6370
cyanPlatypus6370 March 7th, 2017

@WindyCityGirl ... I should like that! We could take a class together :)

User Profile: HappyAndReady
HappyAndReady March 11th, 2017

@SerenityBay I second that!

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March 6th, 2017

playing instruments. Flute or piano would be nice. I'm not picky though.

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User Profile: SilvestreVivesGB
SilvestreVivesGB March 7th, 2017

@lemonLime97 Hiya. Start with a recorder which is a very easy instrument to learn and then move up to a flute which is a pretty straightforward transition or stick with the recorder. No reeds or spare parts to have to buy and if you get a wooden one, it won't sound like you're strangling a cat wink Tenor recorders are in the same key as Descant (Soprano) recorders so that's an option too. The other great thing about the recorder is that it isn't a massively expensive instrument to play.

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March 7th, 2017

@SilvestreVivesGB the "strangling a cat" cracked me up XD

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User Profile: SilvestreVivesGB
SilvestreVivesGB March 7th, 2017

@lemonLime97 wink

In fact, having researched further into it just buy a really good plastic one. Either Aulos or Yamaha. They do great quality plastic recorders and cheaper and easier to look after than a wooden one. If you do get one, go for the ones that come in 3 parts.

Have fun making music smiley

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March 6th, 2017

Being acceptable

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User Profile: SilvestreVivesGB
SilvestreVivesGB March 7th, 2017

@bathan You are my friend *hugs* yes

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March 7th, 2017

@SilvestreVivesGB

Its a nice gesture but an empty one....thank you

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User Profile: SelfcareHillary
SelfcareHillary March 6th, 2017

Swing dancing!

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User Profile: SadMe70
SadMe70 March 7th, 2017

@SelfcareHillary Me too! It looks so fun!

User Profile: TransAm85
TransAm85 September 25th, 2017

@SelfcareHillary Omg I did that like 20 years ago in middle school. Awesome! Do it! Very fun!

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User Profile: offthebeat
offthebeat March 7th, 2017

American Sign Language since I feel it's not only interesting but should be a part of our curriculum.

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User Profile: KenzieCorrect
KenzieCorrect March 7th, 2017

@offthebeat Ive been learning a bit of PSE, and it's quite fun. I'd suggest learning songs you like, as you would want to practice them more, and they're all over Youtube

User Profile: cyanPlatypus6370
cyanPlatypus6370 March 7th, 2017

@offthebeat ... ASL is offered as an optional class here in our public high schools. I know ASL now, but not from high school - lol. It is fun and it's a much needed skill. ~ Platy

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User Profile: SilvestreVivesGB
SilvestreVivesGB March 7th, 2017

@Laura It's not a skill per se but a behaviour. I would like to be able to see something I do through to the end without being waylaid all the time.

User Profile: Mellietronx
Mellietronx March 7th, 2017

jewelry making

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User Profile: SilvestreVivesGB
SilvestreVivesGB March 7th, 2017

@Mellietronx You'd be good at that smiley

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