What is Crochet?
Crocheting is one of the most popular yarn crafts which gained major traction in the 70s.
It also came back on trend during the pandemic, when everyone was stuck at home.
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So, what is crocheting?
Its best to start with the basic stitches to set your crocheting foundation.
What do I Need to Start Crocheting?
Yarn
Yarn is a spun thread that comes in different weights.
The pattern youre following will require different yarns, as some will need super-fine yarns and others bulky yarns.
To start with, we recommended opting for a ball of medium-weight wool, acrylic, or cotton yarn.
for reference, medium-weights fit into the number four category when youre out yarn shopping.
Smooth, light-colored yarns make it easier to see your stitches during the crocheting process.
Crochet Hook
The next piece of kit youll need is a crochet hook.
Crochet hooks also come in a range of shapes, sizes, and materials.
And the size of your hook will depend on the weight of your yarn.
Thick yarn will require a large crochet hook, and vice versa for thinner yarns.
A crochet hook is a small handheld tool designed specifically for crocheting.
And guess what, their names imply exactly how to hold them.
When crocheting, you oughta hold your hook in your dominant hand and the yarn in your non-dominant hand.
To hold the yarn, you’re gonna wanna loop it through your fingers.
To do this, loop the yarn once around your pinkie finger.
Crochet patterns will tell you where on the chain you should probably make your first stitch.
Theyre one of the more basic and common stitches, which are abbreviated to SC in crochet patterns.
Fastening the yarn correctly will stop the stitches from unraveling
Other Crochet Stitches
Great job!
How to Half-Double Stitch:
And there you have it!
Treble stitches are taller than a double stitch and are used to make looser stitches for airier items.
A granny square or granny cluster are three double stitches that you work into the same space.
As long as you take your yarn and crochet hook, that is.
If so, whats the coolest thing youve managed to crochet, and how difficult was it?
Let us know in the comment section down below!
