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I started crocheting about six months ago (Dec. â22) and Iâm still going to call myself a beginner in this craft. Iâm really not sure what inspired me to begin, but I have a feeling it was shopping for my secret Santa who had mostly requested yarn on her wishlist đ
If youâre looking for a hobby thatâŠ
đž has a low cost of entry
âïž is cozy
đ is fairly easy to pick up
đ€ keeps your hands busy
đ§ââïž can help with mindfulness
đ§ you can watch/listen to shows/music/podcasts with
đââïž can easily travel with you
đ makes nice gifts
âŠthen crocheting might be for you!
This is not really a tutorial on the actual crocheting since Iâm still learning and itâs still kind of hard to explain in writing. But here are some of my tips on what to do and what you need in order to get going with this new hobby!
(Also, in case you couldnât tellâŠthis is a very long post đ )
𧶠Gather your stuff:
You really only need two things to get started and it probably wonât cost you more than $5-10 total.
- Yarn: Iâd recommend picking out one color to be your test yarn first. Once you get past the first few attempts and your stitches start coming along, Iâd recommend getting a second color to learn how to change yarns. For these first few skeins, Iâd suggest a medium weight (look for the ball of yarn with a number on it on the label - youâre looking for a 3) acrylic yarn. You can find yarn at craft stores or online, but I highly recommend Dollar Tree! That way, youâre only out $1.25 or so if you donât like it. It might be tempting to buy more than 1-3 skeins at first, but itâs best to see how you like it before getting a lot more.
- Hook: the yarn you get should have a hook size recommendation, and if youâre using a 3 weight yarn, itâll probably be 5-5.5mm. You can get a lot of different kinds of hooks - they all work just about the same way when youâre starting out so it doesnât really matter. I bought a set of 10 on Amazon for about $7, but you can also buy individual ones at JoAnn or any craft store (including some Dollar Trees!).
- And thatâs it! Some people might recommend yarn bowls or stitch markers (or other stuff) but thereâs really no need for anything beyond yarn and a hook when youâre first starting out. Youâll also need a pair of scissors and maybe a yarn needle (but Iâve found that I donât usually weave in my ends)
𧶠How to get started:
First, get in the mindset of being a beginner and let go of any expectations that you might have for yourself. This might look likeâŠ
- sitting down and doing some breathing exercises
- a quick meditation
- thinking or saying some affirmations out loud
- Journaling
The goal is to promote a growth mindset so that you donât get discouraged if you donât catch on immediately. Learning is a process and we all have different strengths!
This is optional, but I always like to have a fun beverage while I crochet. Itâs usually tea to add to the coziness đ
Next, find someone to teach you via a tutorial. If you can have a friend or family member teach you, thatâs awesome! Personally, I recommend YouTube. Specifically, Bella Coco on YouTube. She is very detailed and her tutorials are perfectly clear for complete beginners and Iâve learned just about everything I know from her so I wonât bother giving a tutorial here - go watch her đ
Here is what I would prioritize learning first:
- slip knot
- Chain
- Single crochet
- Turning your project at the end of a row
Thereâs a lot you can do just knowing those things! And once your single crochet feels natural, itâs pretty easy to pick up a double crochet.
Note: pay attention to whether your tutorial is using US or UK terms as they differ quite a bit. I got very confused when I was first starting because a US single crochet is a UK double crochet and that messed me up more than a few times! Iâd recommend picking one system and sticking with it to start - though you will probably want to learn both eventually as most patterns are written one way or the other.
Iâd recommend first crocheting a square or rectangle in a simple single crochet. If that feels comfortable, consider adding a simple single crochet border all around it. It might take a couple tries to get it - you can swipe through the photos to see my first couple attempts đ but just know that each time you try, youâre learning something - and that means that your next attempt will be better!
𧶠And beyond!
Once youâve mastered a mostly even square or rectangle, you can go in many directions. Maybe youâll move on to granny squares, which typically start as circles. There are many beginner tutorials for granny squares and they can be used as building blocks for just about anything - blankets, scarves, cardigans, tote bags, etc.
Maybe youâve been eyeing a project and youâll need to learn how to read a pattern. Patterns terrified me at first but I found many cheat sheets for all the different symbols just by searching on Google and Pinterest. If youâre going that route, make sure your cheat sheet uses the same system that your pattern does (US vs UK).
Some beginner-friendly projects might include:
- A winter hat/beanie; you can just make a rectangle in your stitch of choice and cinch one side tightly. You can do it on a day or two when youâre first starting out.
- A scarf; this might take a while longer, but itâs just a very long rectangle. As a bonus, youâll likely need to learn how to add/change yarns for this.
- Washcloth or hand towel; for these, youâll want to use 100% cotton yarn for maximum absorption and quick dry time. Again, these are just rectangles and you can choose the size!
Besides Bella Coco, I also recommend Daisy Farm Crafts as a resource for a lot of different tutorials, patterns, and project ideas. You can also find inexpensive patterns on Etsy and Ravelry. I also just like to scroll through Pinterest to see what other people are doing!
Lastly, when you feel more confident, itâs great to find a crochet group in your area. A few of my friends already knit and crochet, so we sometimes just hang out and work on our own projects together. Itâs a portable and quiet craft which makes it perfect for connecting with others! Check out a local craft store or community center for various craft clubs you can join if you donât already have crocheters in your life.
Thatâs all I have! Iâm still learning and barely getting through granny squares so I know I have a long way to go - but itâs been a fun challenge to learn something new.
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