Patterns!
A quick internet search can overwhelm you with the amount of free crochet patterns available on the internet. “Crochet hat pattern,” “Crochet scarf pattern,” and the like will give you a lot to choose from.
Also, there are many websites that have compiled links to many patterns, making your searching job much easier. Some of my favorites are:
Lionbrand Yarn Registration is required, but it's free and comes with some handy perks. Also, the patterns they have listed are very professional, with the finished products looking very nice.
Coats and Clarks Not just for crochet! They have a lot of free patterns and craft ideas, in an easy to search format. Also nifty: you can search by difficulty, so it's easy to find something to start out with. I've found many afghan patterns on this site that I've made/am planning to make.
Crochet Pattern Central This is pretty much the mecha of all crochet patterns. They have a TON of different categories listed, and each category has MANY links to patterns in that category. Also a plus: they have categories for more than just types of products. For example, they have a “Men” category, so you can get some ideas for the males in your life.
Downside, some links take you to websites where you have to register to see the patterns. But overall, it has so many patterns all in one place- I think it's worth the occasional, annoying window.
Bernet This site has both knitting and crochet patterns. But lots of cute things, search function, as well as conveniently organized project types to browse through and such
Planet Purl Planet Purl is a combined knitting/crochet site, and also requires registration. As with Lionbrand, it's also free and your account has some convenient features, including a place to save the patterns you like.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
How-to Crochet!
How-to
There are a plethora of extremely helpful websites on the internet designed to help you learn how to crochet. I find the Lionbrand website to be a very helpful resource for this. They have video tutorials, as well as written and visual explanations, it's well-organized, clean design, and free!
Lionbrand Yarn
They also have many free patterns. You have to sign up for the website to see them, but registration is free, and they have many handy features included- saving patterns you like so they are easily accessible.
Here are a few other websites I recommend:
Hub Pages
They have pictures of real crocheted work next to the instructions, which is very helpful, as well as videos and tips.
Crafttown Written instructions are very simple and to the point. Also includes instructions on how to do the “afghan stitch.”
There are a plethora of extremely helpful websites on the internet designed to help you learn how to crochet. I find the Lionbrand website to be a very helpful resource for this. They have video tutorials, as well as written and visual explanations, it's well-organized, clean design, and free!
Lionbrand Yarn
They also have many free patterns. You have to sign up for the website to see them, but registration is free, and they have many handy features included- saving patterns you like so they are easily accessible.
Here are a few other websites I recommend:
Hub Pages
They have pictures of real crocheted work next to the instructions, which is very helpful, as well as videos and tips.
Crafttown Written instructions are very simple and to the point. Also includes instructions on how to do the “afghan stitch.”
Starting Out
What is Crochet?
Crocheting is the art of taking yarn, manipulating it with and through loops, and creating something awesome.
Why Crochet?
It's fun! It's a creative way to make things. Hats, afghans, throws, scarves, cardigans, sweaters, stuffed animals, baskets, pillows... The list goes on and on. Also, crocheting is a great multi-tasking activity. I crochet while watching TV, movies, talking to friends, listening to music, on road trips, and yes, sometimes even in boring classes at school.
Crochet vs Knitting
Crochet uses one hook
knitting uses two (or more!) needles.
Each produces a different look. Most store-bought merchandise is knitted.
Crochet
Knit
I find that crocheting is easier to pick and master than knitting. You can do more difficult, fun patterns and projects via crochet sooner than a knitting project of equivalent difficulty. Also, I've found that crocheting is faster than knitting. I can crochet a beanie in about an hour, where I've spent many hours knitting a hat. This has been my personal experience, at least.
Crocheting is the art of taking yarn, manipulating it with and through loops, and creating something awesome.
Why Crochet?
It's fun! It's a creative way to make things. Hats, afghans, throws, scarves, cardigans, sweaters, stuffed animals, baskets, pillows... The list goes on and on. Also, crocheting is a great multi-tasking activity. I crochet while watching TV, movies, talking to friends, listening to music, on road trips, and yes, sometimes even in boring classes at school.
Crochet vs Knitting
Crochet uses one hook
knitting uses two (or more!) needles.
Each produces a different look. Most store-bought merchandise is knitted.
Crochet
Knit
I find that crocheting is easier to pick and master than knitting. You can do more difficult, fun patterns and projects via crochet sooner than a knitting project of equivalent difficulty. Also, I've found that crocheting is faster than knitting. I can crochet a beanie in about an hour, where I've spent many hours knitting a hat. This has been my personal experience, at least.
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