Tuesday, December 16, 2008

crochet christmas ball covers - crochet 101

Many older women do seem to have an innate ability to crochet, simply because it was a tradition handed down from generation to generation. Similar to knitting, it is a process of making fabrics from thread or yarn with the use of a crochet hook.

If you want, you can check with Mom to see what colors the nursery is decorated in. There are in access of a dozen different stitching methods, for instance cluster, cross over, Tunisian, cheek, crossed, knot, fence, mahogany, diagonal rib, star, stocking, rib, treble, fan, eyelet, braid and four sided stitch are the stitch you can learn, while knowledge of some of these stitch is a prerequisite before you start. Having these books on hand will also walk you through the stitches if you are still in the learning stages.

A crocheter may opt to select a simple crochet afghan pattern that makes use of numerous granny squares that are put together to form the entire blanket. To keeping blocks clean as you crochet them before putting them together, keep them in a locked plastic bag. Crochet yarn is usually packaged as balls, not skeins, and the length of each yarn will vary depending on the thickness.

Browse through the books to find one that is most user-friendly for you. Once completed the finished product can be given away to family and friends.

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