![]() That’s really all you need! For a full project you will also want scissors, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and blocking mats and pins to block your work. If the yarn label recommends a 5 mm hook and you have a 4.5 mm that is just fine! I used Red Heart Chic Sheep yarn in color Green Tea in this series. You can also use a hook that is close to that size. Look at the yarn label to see the recommended hook size. The most important thing is use a yarn that is the right size for your crochet hook. Yarn – Again, you can use any yarn you have on hand.I used a Furls Odyssey 5.5 mm (size I) hook in this video series. The larger the size in mm the bigger the stitch will be. The size is measurement in millimeters (mm) around the shaft above the handle. Crochet hooks are marked with a letter (or number) that indicate the size of the hook. The material can affect how smoothly the yarn glides across the hook, but you can learn using any hook. They can be made from plastic, wood, aluminum, stainless steel and more. Crochet hook – There are a wide variety of crochet hooks available.What supplies do you need to start crocheting? Lesson 8: How to Crochet Corner to Corner (C2C) – Get your graph paper ready! C2C is an amazing technique for creating pictures and graphics with yarn.Lesson 7: Solid Granny Square – This is a sturdier version of the classic Granny that you will love.Lesson 6: Classic Granny Square – I love this classic pattern that can be made as a standalone or joined with others.Lessons 6-7: How to Crochet Granny Squares. ![]() Lesson 5: How to Crochet the Linen Stitch – This stitch is used in color pooling patterns and makes a quick dishcloth.Lesson 1: Single Crochet (includes making a chain).Lessons 1-4: How to Crochet Basic Stitches (Links for Lessons 1-4 scroll you down this page to the lesson and videos.).After you’ve completed those lessons we will combine these stitches to learn some common crochet stitch patterns.īe sure to check out all the lessons on the How to Crochet Series: The first half of the series will concentrate on learning four basic stitches in addition to the chain stitch. (Not that I expect you’ll make any, but I sure do!) What am I going to teach you about crochet? With that in mind I’ve included some slow motion replay segments in each video so you can clearly see how the yarn and hook move to make a stitch. I want everyone that has the desire to learn how to crochet to gain a solid understanding of how to make each stitch. After that we’ll get started with the stitches. Then we’ll progress into making a chain and using that as the foundation for your project. I’ll start with true basics like how to hold a crochet hook and how to manage tension on the yarn. This series will walk the crochet novice through every step of beginner crochet. PIN IT! so you can come back later as each video is added. This summer I decided to put together a “How To Crochet” video series designed with the beginner in mind. Although I now do a variety of yarn crafts I still love crochet and I want to share that love with you. ![]() I am so excited about my new video series! I first learned to crochet as a child and it’s stuck with me through the years. ![]()
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