Wednesday, February 4, 2009

crochet bikinis basics

The methods for forming the stitches and holding the hook and yarn remain the same; you simply use your left instead of right hand. If you are making the crochet scarf for yourself not a bad idea if this is your first attempt then the choices are all yours.

First and foremost, upon the choosing of your project and the purchase of your crochet instructions, read the crochet instructions through several times to ensure that you thoroughly understand the steps. If for some reason there is not an abbreviation key then feel free to use any one of the crochet how-to manuals that you have on hand to help you understand the abbreviations. Unlike knitting, crochet uses this single starting loop to work a row of individual chain stitches.

Any image-editing program, like Windows Paint, will allow you to reverse diagrams before printing out by doing a horizontal flip . Do a search online for some great patterns. It simply makes sense to make a baby sized sweater before tackling the adult sized version as a Christmas gift for your husband!

I am sure that you will enjoy your crochet experience. Remember that perfection is not necessary.

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