Learning crochet is easy and fun. All it takes is a bit of patience to get yourself acquainted with all crochet terminologies and then you are off to a good start!
Holding the hook
There really is no wrong or correct way in holding the crochet hook. It all depends on how comfortable you are when holding it. There are crochet hooks having a "thumb rest" for easy grip. You can hold the crochet hook between your index finger and your thumb just like you would hold a pencil or you can hold it in an “overhand” manner, much like you hold a knife.
Holding the yarn
Just let the yarn flow and feel free to hold it in a way that is again, comfortable to you. With your right hand, you can hold the “slip knot” and coil the yarn round your left-hand fingers.
Then, moving the “slip knot” onto your “left hand”, hold lightly the knot in between your middle finger and your. When you go ahead to crochet, you then will manipulate the portion of yarn which runs through between your index finger on your left hand and the hook.
Your right index finger then will be the one to move down or up as you perform about to make an even pressure (tightness or looseness) in your yarn.
What is yarn over?
Catching or grasping the yarn or thread with the crochet hook is the basic element of each crochet stitch; carry the yarn or thread over the tip of your hook, then back to the front, catching or grasping the yarn in the hook’s groove.
Slip knot
This is the very fist step when doing any crochet project. Create a pretzel outline with your yarn, then slip the hook through the pretzel and pull both yarn ends in order to tighten it and regulate tightness of the loop.
Foundation chain
All crochet projects starts with the foundation chain. The stitches are similar to a chain and you need to construct a certain number of rows as the pattern dictates.
First you need to create a “slip knot” and do a “yarn over”. Holding your hook in front, do a “yarn over” and then bring your hook underneath the yarn and then up so to grasp the yarn.
Turn your hook so that it faces or pointing downwards, then slide it going through your original loop bringing your yarn or thread with it.
Now you have successfully created one “chain stitch”. Continue doing the chain stitch so you can practice the technique and be able to do them evenly and fluidly.
Starting a project
1. Pick out a crochet pattern that attracts you. Read carefully the instructions and make certain that the pattern is within your level of skill and prepare your materials as called for in the direction. However you may use a different type of yarn also that suits your style, although you have to be sure that the yarn must be of the same “weight” as in the instruction.
2. To start, make a swatch or a sample to be sure that your gauge or measurement is correct.
3. Chain the foundation row in a way that it is slightly loose than your gauge so that your project’s bottom will not pull inward.
4. Carefully follow and understand the instructions for making the design.
Finishing your crochet piece
1. With the use of a “tapestry needle”, you need to weave in the ends so to hide all ends in the crochet body.
2. When creating a garment, position all the “right sides” collectively and overcast the seams or you can join them by means of a “slip stitch”.
3. Blocking is generally a method by which the crocheted item or project is gently or lightly pulled or stretched into its proper or correct shape. Blocking can generally be done by simple using an iron set into “warm” to press the garment piece to its correct or precise shape or blocking can be done by means of using a certain stiffening fabric solution like starch so to bring about stiffness on the your crocheted project.
Learn to crochet today. Ask a friend to help you out or enroll in crochet classes. It is a very relaxing, rewarding and satisfying hobby that you have got to try. Have fun!
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Crocheting is now coming back as a great hobby for most women especially those who are just staying at home. There are thousands of different things that can be done with crocheting that hobbyists can make themselves busy with for quite a period of time.
One of the variations of crochet products that can be found even in your famous boutiques is the carrie crochet. It is difficult to define what carrie crochet in particular is. There are online shops and fashion boutiques that have crocheted items named Carrie. There is also a particular web site about Carrie’s crochet products. Nevertheless, they are all good finds and crochet hobbyists may want to take a look at them and check if they can make one for themselves.
Here are some of the carrie crochet items that can be found in the World Wide Web:
- Carrie Crochet Hat. This simple yet stylish hat is hand crocheted using 100% cotton yarn. Its head part is just plain with rainbow pattern on the brim. It covers the head totally which makes it fashionable. It is available in 3 colors – beige, pink and pastel blue. This nice-looking hat can be purchased from Headcovers Unlimited for $19.99.
- Carrie purse. This red and silver, elegant-looking purse is made from the festive fur kind of yarn. This design was created by a Daily Knitter staff and can be seen from their website. This is not for sale though, but instead, a pattern is provided for one to follow.
- Carrie Cotton Crochet for Kids. Little Lids came up with their line spring and summer styles for kids. One of those is this carrie cotton crochet hat that has a snuggle design. This one is totally handmade with a soft, pink, cotton yarn. This flower hat designed with ruffles will surely look lovely in your little lady.
- Fossil’s Carrie Sweater. Fossil has its own version of a carrie crochet in the form of a sweater. This elegantly crocheted piece of fashion clothing has a 6-button opening and a ribbon. It is available in three different colors – bracken, safari, and silver pine green. Sizes available are from extra small to extra large. One can get this from Fossil at $54.
- Guess’ Carrie Crochet Corset. Yet another popular brand in fashionable clothes has its own carrie crochet. This tan-colored corset is handmade with ramie-cotton blend. It has a square neck with floral crochet designs along the top edges. It closes in front with a ribbon lace up tied at the hem. Simple yet elegant looking, this corset is available in three sizes – small, medium and large. The price of this nice piece of clothing is CAD $69.25 from Guess’ online store.
- Carrie’s Crochet Page. This web site showcases Carrie’s crochet projects for sale. There are different hats and shawls available starting at $20. There are pillow cases, mats and rugs in different colors and styles. Men’s and ladies’ sweatshirts are also available that ranges from $45 to $55. Most of the crocheted bed covers are in black and white and usually with diamond patterns. These are surely nice additions to your room and all around the house.
One will surely not be bored in selecting crochet designs because each piece can be different from another. For those who know how to do it, they definitely will not be bored on same projects again and again because there are literally thousands of patterns available from different sources such as the internet or from needle craft books.
Origins of CrochetThere are indeed more and more people getting hooked into this hobby. But do you know where this hobby actually started and when?
There are a number of articles released talking about the history of this not-so-easy-to-learn needle craft. But almost all of those do not exactly say when crocheting actually began. It might really be difficult to trace back the roots of this hobby.
However, there are some researches that suggest that crochet must have developed from Chinese needlework and reached Europe in 1700s. But many still believe the possibility of it being started as early as the 1500s.
But no matter when and where crochet started, it is still making its name again in the arts and crafts scene and gaining fame to most people all over the world.
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