Wednesday, May 28, 2008

how to change crochet to knitting - crochet for fun

If you are just beginning I would recommend a medium weight yarn, a basic four-ply yarn of good quality. Crochet is derived from the French word croc or croche, meaning hook.

If you don't want to end up with your sleeves a different shade to your body, make sure all of the batch numbers on the balls you buy are the same. From home d cor to today s fashion, the addition of simple crochet either as the complete design or as a supplemental touch can make an item truly unique. If you do decide to crochet your own dress, measurements are of the utmost importance.

If looking at diagrams on the Internet, keep a mirror next to your monitor. A chain of loops is created, with each new loop catching the thread and pulling it through the previous loop. Over the years, there have been many, many books written on crochet and baby blankets are easily one of the most popular items to crochet.

Be sure that you have enough supplies to finish the job; the last thing you want to have to do when you are in the middle of a project is run out for more yarn. Other popular brands of crochet yarn include Baroque, Senso, Cordonnet, Manuel and Flora threads, among others. Getting one on one lessons from a crochet expert is the best way to learn because they can give you immediate feedback on what you are doing wrong and how to fix it.

There are many websites offering crochet with many designs to choose from. Choose your yarn and get started.

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