tutorial crochet diy

A lot has changed about crochet over the years but it is easy to learn. All you need is thread, hook and desire to learn. The hooks come in different sizes b1-Q, Q being the largest. When learning how to crochet, a g, H, or I hook is best for beginners as they are easy to hold. The yarn comes in various varieties such as 3 ply sport, 2 Ply heavy fingering, and 4-Ply yarn heavy wool. Ply shows the thickness or number of strands used for weaving the yarn. Wool weight and yarn sport are good for beginners as they are not slippery. new threads are hard for beginners to use.

Before you crochet, you need to make a knot. Wrap the thread around two fingers twice leaving the tail. Drag one loop through another loop and tighten it. All crochet pieces begin with the base of the chain. Insert hook through loop and pull.Repeat for desired amount of chain. The pattern will tell how many chains to make.

The first stitch you will learn is crochet. Make fifteen chains for practice. Enter the hook in the second chain of the hook. Wrap the thread around the hook called the thread above and pull through. Repeat find and chain one to change. Make a few lines of crochet. To increase a single crochet, make topstitches in one. To reduce, arrange a circle in the next two stitches. Yarn up and pull through three loops.

You can change your piece of practice into a placemat. Chain twenty and work up a complete square shape. crochet around pieces with 3 crochet on every corner. Cut yarn and weave at the end. Make some for a gift or yourself. As you can see, crochet is fun and easy to learn. There are many resources available online if you need help with stitches or patterns. Be patient and enjoy your new hobby.