Tuesday, May 5, 2009

free crochet pattern - these are the basics

If you are in the market for sewing patterns, crochet patterns or quilt patterns you can find them online! Did you know that there are many websites that not only instruct individuals on the techniques of sewing, in all its forms, but that help supply you with the supplies you need? Advice can be found online and so can free patterns! Perhaps you know of someone who has always had an interest in crochet and want to foster it.

You can make a crocheted toy with the knowledge of three stitches and the ability to read a crochet pattern. There are in access of a dozen different stitching methods, for instance cluster, cross over, Tunisian, cheek, crossed, knot, fence, mahogany, diagonal rib, star, stocking, rib, treble, fan, eyelet, braid and four sided stitch are the stitch you can learn, while knowledge of some of these stitch is a prerequisite before you start. Threading a large-eyed needle with the loose strings after finishing a project and weaving the loose strings into the project are easier than using the hook.

The rest is really about practice. Forums are places you can join, mostly free of charge, and get to know fellow craftsmen. In the past it was very common to work directly from a picture of finished work or from a sample.

You can crochet straight forward items almost immediately and once you ve mastered the basics you can go onto the more complicated patterns when you fancy a challenge. Crochet is an interesting hobby.

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