I sew wish I could crochet
09-12-2013, 03:10 AM
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I sew wish I could crochet
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/det...iteria=EYSPOOK I love scarecrows in fall they make the season I might have to take crochet lessons
09-12-2013, 03:16 AM
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Crochet is very easy. Get a hook and some yarn and have someone show you how to get started. I love to crochet. Once you've learned the basics the sky is the limit. Hope you enjoy it and love it as much as I do.
09-12-2013, 05:14 AM
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Teach yourself from youtube! Crochet is so much easier than knitting. You don't have to worry about dropped stitches, if you make a goof, you just rip it back and do it again. Start with something simple like a crochet Granny Square or a crocheted washcloth. Buy one of giant balls of yarn from Walmart and a crochet hook and get busy!
09-12-2013, 05:34 AM
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If you can sew, you can certainly learn to crochet. First learn how to make a starting chain. Then the first basic stitch (sc - single crochet) is just a small step away from that stitch. Once you can do the sc, the other stitches are basically just adaptations of that one. Get yourself a skein of pretty "worsted weight" yarn and a larger hook - size J is good for learning. With this, you can make an easy neck scarf. It'll go quickly and because it's gonna be scrunched up anyway, will hide any irregular stitches. 
09-12-2013, 05:49 AM
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There are many videos on you tube that will teach you how to crochet. Try first with a large crochet hook and yarn. Once you have mastered that, then, if you want, you can move on to crochet cotton and a smaller hook.
09-12-2013, 05:55 AM
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Get a crochet book and just get started. Having a book at hand will be much easier than watching a video. You will be able to work at your leisure. I use to crochet, don't any more. My oldest sister taught me years ago. She said I would never learn it. So, I had to prove her wrong and worked at it. I have made all kinds of afghans and even a crocheted bedspread with pillow shams for our double size bed. Used it for years and have it put away now. I crocheted doilies too. My oldest Daughter learned in middle school and still does it.
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