How many knots/loops are in a crochet chain? (and additional questions)?
I’m just learning to crochet (because i heard it was fun and im bored), and i got a book how to crochet. But, it doesn’t tell me how many knots/loops are in a chain. And if it depends on the craft i am making, where can i find the part where it tells you?
Also, what is a gauge? I don’t understand! And, can anyone find me a cute, easy animal to crochet for beginners? Thank you for your answers! (sorry for all of the questions!)
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A chain can be as long as you want it. The instructions usually say right at the beginning (chain 23 or whatever).
Gauge tells you how closely your finished project will match the pattern in size. In a perfect world, everyone using the same yarn with the same size hook will end up having the same size scarf or dishcloth or sweater or whatever. However, people crochet either tighter or looser than others. I tend to crochet tight (bit too much unresolved tension?) so I use a larger hook than the suggested size for the project to make it turn out the right size. This is important in clothing items like sweaters and hats, but less important in things like scarves or stuffed animals.
Take a look at http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/toys.php for some stuffed animal (amigurumi) patterns.
I’ve also found that crochetville.com is great for getting help. I’m on there under the same username.
Hello,
The number of chains (or loops) in a chain depend on what you are making, for instance if you are making a Granny Square or other Motif which is done in rounds then it is usual to start with either 3 or 5 chain and then slip stitch the last chain to the first one made to form a ring, but if you are making something like a scarf then you would make enough chains for the width of the scarf plus two turning stitches if you were making it in what the folk in the US call dc and what we in the UK call treble.
God Bless you & yours,