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