🧶 CROCHET

What is Crochet?

Crochet{krow·shay} has been around for centuries and is still one of the most popular yarn crafts today. The name is derived from the French term crochet, meaning 'hook'. It is a method of creating a looped fabric from yarn with a crochet hook.

To learn crochet, start with the fundamental techniques and a few basic stitches. Then, once you ve mastered them, you can move on to intermediate and advanced techniques.


crocheting image

To start crocheting you only need 2 items :

CROCHET HOOK

Crochet hooks come in a range of sizes, shapes, and materials. The most important thing to remember is to match the size of the hook to the weight of the yarn. Use larger crochet hooks with thicker yarns and smaller crochet hooks with thinner yarns.

YARN

Yarn is the material that you will be usuing to create your item with. Yarn comes in many different weights: from super-fine baby-weight yarn all the way up to bulky-weight wool. Different patterns will recommend various types of yarns.

Other Supplies If you want to grab a few more items, you could also pick up:

crocheting tools

A list of beginner friendly items you can make through crocheting:


blanket
Blanket
coaster
A coaster set
Sweater

I enjoy crocheting because....

Crocheting allows me to express my imagination and produce unique and personalized items. It is a form of mindfulness, which helps to reduce stress by promoting relaxation and calming the mind. It is also a sustainable and eco-friendly hobby, as it allows for creating my own clothing, accessories, and household items and its cheap for gift giving.

Coded by Phetho Modimoothata