| If you want to learn to crochet, here are 3 important | | | | usually get the hang of each stitch and are ready for |
| tips for you: | | | | the next one. |
| 1) What yarn and size hook should I use? | | | | If you are really and truly not interested in a dishcloth, |
| If you are just beginning I would recommend a medium | | | | then try making small bookmarks. And if you are really |
| weight yarn, a basic four-ply yarn of good quality. I | | | | ambitious, make a scarf! It can be any width, and any |
| must stress the "good quality" because I have used | | | | length. It is big enough that you will get PLENTY of |
| inferior yarn. Fortunately I was experienced enough to | | | | practice as you work the stitches. |
| make it work. If I were just beginning, the trouble I had | | | | 3) Find a crocheting friend. |
| with that yarn would have caused me to give up | | | | I know that there many of you out there who don't |
| before I got very far. Please use good yarn. | | | | think that they know anyone who crochets. I |
| Good quality yarn makes crocheting a joy. The | | | | guarantee that if you start carrying around a little bag |
| stitches form easily without the yarn stretching or | | | | of crocheting materials and practice on the bus, waiting |
| splitting. A 4-ply yarn will accommodate a size G | | | | at the doctor's office, etc. you will elicit some interest, |
| (4.00mm) or H (5.00 mm) crochet hook very easily. | | | | and probably find someone who knows how to |
| That is a great size for a beginner to start with. Not | | | | crochet. |
| too small, not too large. | | | | Then, when you are REALLY stuck and just do not |
| 2) What should I make first? | | | | understand the directions of the pattern, or how to do |
| Well, if you've been following along, you will know that I | | | | a stitch, then have them show you. It is so helpful to |
| never recommend starting a project that is too | | | | just "see" how something is done. |
| advanced when you are a beginner. I love starting my | | | | There you are. Have fun and don't give up to soon |
| new students with a dishcloth. It is small enough not to | | | | when you learn to crochet. |
| be intimidating, but contains enough stitches that you | | | | |