Saturday, May 16, 2009

free crochet patterns for chemo hats - stick to the fundamentals

Are you thinking about learning how to crochet? And while most families do not pass along the art of crochet much anymore, there is still merit in this peaceful, beautiful activity.

How many of us would have continued on with the big project if we had had a chance to practice first without the big commitment of time and materials? A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while personalized baby afghan blankets can become family heirlooms. You may even find that if you approach someone who knows how to crochet and tell them that you would like to learn to crochet, they ll be happy to pass along some lessons.

Crochet is a series of interlocking loops of thread onto a chain using a thin rod with a hook at the end. Most crochet instructions include something called a gauge guide which is something of a practice area that allows you to crochet some stitches. The repetition is something that your hands actually learn.

Have fun and don't give up to soon when you learn to crochet. Once you have practiced and feel you are ready to try an easy pattern, you can do a search online for a scarf pattern, which is what most beginners start out with.

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