In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place.
Interested in crocheting? Want to know where to start?
Last year I posted blogs about the 3 general crochet stitches (single, half, double), how to choose your yarn, what type of hooks are fantastic to use, and how to start circular projects, so I thought I would put these topics and a few more in a chronological order for people who are interested in starting to crochet.
Crochet has a wonderful history starting in Ireland and different European countries and making its way over to the good ol' U.S. of A (scroll to the bottom for related posts). It has a beautiful and practical use, and makes for a good hobby if you want to keep your hands busy or create awesome gifts...so lets begin!
No. 1, pick your project
You thought I was going to say materials, uh. Nope, in my mind it's picking your project. Once you pick your pattern it will list the materials you need (we will review in a later post), but knowing where to find patterns and what the skill level is a great starting point.
Where to look
With today's technology finding patterns is unlimited! But, if you are an old fashion gal like me and like the book form you can go to any craft store such as Michaels, Joannes, or Hobby Lobby, which are the popular ones near me, or any Super Store like, Walmart or Target, that has a craft section. You can find an array of different craft books including crochet like the one featured in the pic on the right----->
If you are not able to get to a physical store, or just don't want to, you can shop online.
<----------Take a look at this pic and you'll see in the search bar you can type "where to buy crochet books online" (or something along those lines) and you'll get a list of places that offer books online. I would stick to sites you are familiar with or a recommended site from someone you trust. The 3 big sites listed in this picture are Amazon, Barnes N Noble, and Ebay. You can also find good books from sellers on Etsy.
If you're ok not having a book, because, well, it's faster and easier to download a pattern, I love searching on Pinterest or Etsy. You can lose a whole day looking on Pinterest though, so beware!
ONE MORE THING...if you are buying a book make sure to look all the way through the book to see if the projects are your style and at your current skill level. Sometimes the cover looks fun and inviting, but when I look through it I find there is really only 1 or 2 patterns I like out of the 125 pgs, unfortunately that wouldn't be worth buying.
I LIED, ONE MORE THING...Another secret place to look, you may not know, is on the back of your ya
rn labels. When you buy a skein it comes with an information label wrapped around it, and sometimes on the back it will come with a free pattern or have a web address where you can get free patterns. Score, 2 for 1!!
What is my skill level?
Read through the skill level chart below to see where your skills may fall. Most projects will list the level or have a picture presentation on how difficult or easy it may be.
