…ks. Their Comfy Worsted is affordable and lovely! Get Started: choose your hook My hook advice is similar to my yarn advice. As you practice more, you’ll develop preferences and find a favorite hook. To get started, pretty much any brand will do. As for size (written in either millimeters or a number/letter combo), begin with a size smaller than the hook that is recommended on your yarn. This will usually be a G (4.0mm) or H (5.0mm) on a med…
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What size is my crochet hook?
…to tell you how to figure out what size your crochet hook is. Now, if your crochet hook has the size written on it (either a letter or a number), then you can stop reading this blog post and continue crocheting. However, if you have an older hook, a handmade hook or perhaps a hook from a lesser-known company (that may not always write the size on the hook), then you’re going to need a way to know what size it is! Meet Mr. Gauge… heR…
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…t confused about what that means? Fear not! I’ll help you out! Steel Crochet Hooks ‘steel’ crochet hooks refer to tiny crochet hooks, smaller than the hooks that are labeled in the US with letters. I’m honestly not sure how the name came about… my guess is that traditionally, hooks were made from bone or wood, and only the steel ones could be crafted in such small sizes. Of course, nowadays, we have larger hooks in me…
Continue ReadingReview: Crafty Crochet Embellishments with Linda Permann
…ple, the ‘Refresher’ lesson contained reviews of how to single crochet, double crochet, etc. (which I didn’t really need), so it was easy for me to skip over that lesson. In addition to an easy-to-navigate course, there is always a discussion section underneath of the video, where you can see the questions and answers from others who have taken the course. I didn’t think it would, but it really started to feel like there we…
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…orks & how to do it. What are your favorite knitting needles? Favorite crochet hook? I love my 5 inch, 3.25 mm bamboo DPNs, they’re the perfect length for working on small objects, & when working with just a few stitches on the needles the grippyness is invaluable. They’re my go-to needles for most projects. I also have a few sets of Blackthorns in ridiculously tiny sizes (0-0000), I absolutely WON’T knit miniatures witho…
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…nitting Crochet May 2012. That one was with mercerized cotton and a 2.25mm crochet hook! You can only eat 5 foods for the rest of your life. What are they? Ooh, this is a tough one! Steak, chicken, good Parmesan cheese, red peppers (raw and roasted) and pink lady apples. Want to catch more Kristin? Here’s the blog tour schedule! May 1, 2012: The Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird May 2, 2012: Yarn on the House May 3, 2012: Ellen Gormley, GoC…
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…ug Crochet Pattern Squid Crochet Pattern Caterpillar Crochet Pattern Gnome Crochet Pattern Owl Crochet Pattern Not seeing your favorite? There are HUNDREDS of adorable FreshStitches designs… I’ve only put a few favorites on this page! To see a complete listing of designs, check out the Ravelry page or enter your favorite animal into the search bar! You’ll love our patterns! Every FreshStitches amigurumi pattern is: indexed by dif…
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Kids to Crochet
…riod of time and manipulate a pencil, then they’re ready to learn to crochet. I’ve been crocheting since I was about 5 or 6. It’s important to keep in mind that children at different ages will learn crocheting differently. Here’s a bit about what to expect from different age groups. Age 4-8 years old Children at this age are still mastering their fine motor skills and can’t confidently learn instructions by reading a…
Continue ReadingLearn to Crochet: Lesson 2
…whelming number of yarn choices available and pick one to work with pick a crochet hook (again, probably amid oodles of choices) single crochet increase count your crocheted rounds use a stitch marker AND read real, written patterns Wow! That’s amazing! In the next lesson, I’ll show you the steps you need to finish crocheting your penguin! If you’re feeling adventurous, feel free to continue working your way through the Beginner’s Guide! I’l…
Continue ReadingHow much yarn does crochet use? Single vs. double crochet
…the May 2017 ebook download! If you’re not a member, sign up! Double Crochet vs. Single Crochet The measurements above show you how much yarn you’ll use for a single crochet stitch for different thicknesses of yarn. Did you know that different stitches use different amounts of yarn, too? For my measurement, I measured single crochet and double crochet, both using a size H (5.0mm) hook, worsted weight yarn and crocheting through both lo…
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