Thursday, May 15, 2008

learn to crochet left-handed - these are the essentials

What comes from within combined with the guidance and technical know-how of formal education results in beautiful products. Crochet patterns can look confusing at first.

By learning a few basic crochet stitches you will be able to make some really nice crochet projects. French is the origin of the word "crochet," croc or croche which means hook. For those wanting to learn to crochet, there are several possibilities to go about it.

In selecting your yarn, there are five basic types: baby/fingering, sportweight/baby, worsted weight, chunky and bulky. Some crocheting, such as lace, is actually much easier to follow using a chart, than reading written instructions. The library is a great source of crochet baby blanket patterns also.

Unlike knitting, crochet uses this single starting loop to work a row of individual chain stitches. Once you've worked with a few patterns, you'll find yourself much more familiar with the instructions, and you won't need to refer to the book any longer. Once you make a baby blanket, you may want to try your hand at something larger.

Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art. The most important thing to remember when starting to crochet is not to get overwhelmed.

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