Saturday, May 24, 2008

expalin how to read a crochet pattern - stick to the fundamentals

A crocheted afghan is a great gift for family and friends. Many have picked up how to crochet with the help of crochet magazines now available in the market.

You can tell what batch the yarn comes from by looking at the batch number on the ball band. By learning a few basic crochet stitches you will be able to make some really nice crochet projects. Pick an interesting baby blanket pattern.

If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested in the pattern be careful to make sure that it knits to the correct tension. Then you bring the yarn free-flowing behind the hook to the front and grab it with the hook. For instance the first chain, the in use loop on the hook and the to be used stitch running with the row.

Free crochet baby pattern sites are actually sprinkled across the Internet so take advantage of the accessibility and try your hand at a crochet baby pattern before committing to a full one. The fabric itself can be soft and comfortable, the designs, trendy and elegant, the patterns colorful and brilliant, everything women want in their fashion statement handbags. Various resources like craft books, crocheting magazines and crafting websites offer complimentary crochet afghan patterns.

There are some great resources out there. Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art.

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