The Art of Crochet
You want to know how to crochet?
An age old hobby of creating hates bags and a lot of other wearable items is the art of crochet. With the help of just a hook and some yarn beautiful fabric can be made. Crochet makers are always busy with their hands creating intricate designs for table tops, and household utility fabrics.
Many at first might think that the art of crochet looks difficult, but to a beginner it could prove a fun and enjoyable pass time. It is a rewarding hobby and receives much praise. Crocheting is a satisfying hobby once you master the art of it. To a beginner learning crochet the first advice would be to be patient and results will follow. Willingness to learn and dedication is important.
The requirements of crochet making are pretty simple all a starter need is some yarn, a crochet hook and a simple pair of scissors. It is advisable for a beginner to use yarn that is smooth and light in colour. Light colored yarn is easier to see therefore more favorable for a learner. There are only two types of needles and either one can be selected which ever suits the user.
The basic methods to be learnt in order to crochet are the slip knot, chain, single, double, half double, adding and dropping stitches. Once these have been mastered crochet is easy and one can experiment with other more complex designs. But the first thing is to master these techniques.
1. The initial knot
Wrap the yarn around your needle and pull through with the hook. This will create a knot which is the foundation of your design.
2. Chain
Next is the chain which is done by forming a loop over another loop, keeping a light hand and not making the loop to tight continue making as many loops as required. Since every crochet pattern is stared with this foundation chain it is important not to make them too tight.
The other methods such as forming the double chain, half double etc can easily be explained with the use of videos available. Once the foundation or forming the knot and the chain is mastered it becomes easier to follow through with the other types.
Crocheting should not be confused with knitting .Crocheting is a fun way of being productive and killing time so go ahead, pick up your hook and start a new hobby.
