Wednesday, June 18, 2008

free crochet patterns shawls open lace - these are the fundamentals you should know

Are you wondering if that trip to your favourite craft store was a waste of time? Are you just wondering what else you can do with 12 coloured crochet hooks? And not only is it a hobby that you can have fun with and use your imagination but you can really be industrial with it.

Its delicate look makes simple crochet appropriate for any number of designs; which is why you can find it on everything from tablecloths to dresses and purses. In the 1840s crochet instructions began to be published and so crochet became more popular. So with a few basic stitches you can make toys, handbags, purses, scarves and yes even a bikini.

You can get detailed instructions online and more patterns than you will ever use in your lifetime. The average crochet hook is six inches, but Afghan hooks come in 9, 14, and 20 inch lengths. It may be easier to fit if you are working with someone else s measurements.

Most people will crochet baby blankets using a pattern. Also, you will get to meet people doing the same things you are. The repetition is something that your hands actually learn.

Just get yourself a crochet tote bag (or crochet one yourself) and you are ready to go. That is one of the great things about crochet.

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