I would like to start crocheting, what type of yarn is easiest to start with? and any tips?
My mom crochets but last time she tried teaching me I just got extremely frustrated. However, I’d like to try again, due to recent loss of a job and boyfriend; I just need something productive I can be proud of to pass the time until I get back on my feet again. I was thinking of either watching how-to videos online or purchasing a beginners book at the craft store. So just wondering, any advice on beginners’ crocheting?
Book/video suggestions to get started with
Specific type of yarn to use that is easiest
A simple project (blanket, scarf, etc.)
Plus any other tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you =)
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There is not exactly any yarn better than others as far as brand names. I think a thicker yarn is easier than a thin yarn fo a beginner. Start by doing something simple. I think a granny square is fairly simple. You could do a lap robe with it. Work with a cheap yarn to get the basics down and then go on to a project like the lap robe. There are tutorials on line that can help you get started
They say 100 percent acryllic yarn, and an alluminum crochet hook in size H is recommended. Got it from a youtube video.
Here’s the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqca00LdmAc&feature=fvw
http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963
Her videos helped me learn a lot about crocheting. Also just look up how to crochet and you’ll get a lot of hits. I also advise buying an “I” hook and some Red Heart Yarn from a place like walmart, or some other craft shops. Also i advise finding a way to crochet that is comfortable for you… some videos would advise a way for you to crochet but unless you feel comfortable with i’d advise not to use them. Also i haven’t used a book for beginning crochet but some of them don’t really explain well enough since crochet is something you need to see to get.
A Simple pattern:
ch the width of a desired scarf
then add 1 chain then turn the piece… flipping it so that you now have the chains leading to the left(if you right handed) Left handed crochet need to find their own videos…
*single crochet across the width chain 1 turn then single crochet another 4 rounds chaining the extra 1 and turning at the end of each row. Then chain 3 and Double crochet in the Back loops (if your adventurous if not regular double crochet) chaining the 3 and turning for 5 more rows.* Repeat this until you have gotten the desired length of the scarf… and there you go an attractive scarf that you can actually wear
“I Can’t Believe I’m Crocheting” should be available at your local craft store. Sometimes it comes in a kit with basic supplies. I don’t think the kit is necessary and would generally prefer to pick out my own supplies, but you might find a bargain that makes it cheaper to go the kit route.
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com
The Art of Crochet with Teresa: http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/
The best yarn would be a light colored, worsted-weight, tightly spun yarn. Darker yarns make it more difficult to see stitch definition. Worsted-weight is the average or typical yarn. Use that or something a bit thicker, again so you can see what you are doing. A loosely spun yarn makes it easy to “split” the yarn or accidentally poke your hook through the yarn instead of though the space between two strands of yarn.
You might look for something like Sugar n’ Cream cotton yarn. Then you could use that to make some dishcloths or washcloths. I disagree about acrylic being best, it’s just the cheapest. A nice wool actually has a better resilience and hand, and isn’t as hard on the hands (it contains lanolin which moisturizes the skin as you crochet). Anyway, whatever yarn you purchase will have information on its label about things like a recommended hook size. Rather than purchase a hook because someone recommends it, take the advice from the label of the yarn. It’s the hook size they think best fits the thickness of their yarn, and yarn thickness does vary quite a lot.
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php
http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Free_Crochet_Dishcloth_Patterns
http://www.crochetnmore.com/kitchen.htm