One of the most relaxing and rewarding hobbies that you can do is knitting and crocheting. As well as the fact it is a relaxing hobby to have, it also gives you the ability to create your own gifts and things for yourself and the home.
In recent years it has become increasingly fashionable as a range of people, such as celebrities and influencers have spoken about their love for it, and social media has been awash with various crochet projects ranging from easy for beginners to complicated and extravagant!
When you get started in crochet, it is a good idea to make sure that you have all the things you need before you begin. Fortunately, crochet is not a hobby that is expensive, needs lots of equipment or takes up a lot of space in your home, and you can buy kits like these crochet blanket kits to ensure that you have all that you need to get started on a new project.
When doing crochet, you also need to know about the various stitches that you can use. Once you have mastered fourteen of the crochet stitches, you will be able to follow any crochet pattern that you want, so here are those stitches to help you get started off…
Slip Knot
Single Crochet
Chain
Increase
Decrease
Slip Stitch
Front Loop
Back Loop
Chain Loop
Magic Circle
Tie Off
Weave Ends in
Once you have practised all of these things and have got the hang of them (don’t worry if you don’t get them straight away, just keep practicing – once you know it is like riding a bike and you will have ability to do it all the time) you can then start to make your own creations.
It is advisable to start with simpler patterns when you are just starting out, and also smaller items, just to help you to build your confidence. With smaller items it is also easier to rectify a mistake if you make one and you won’t have to unravel a long way back as you possibly have to on a larger item.
Small blankets for babies and scarves are straightforward and useful, so are a good first choice for your crochet project.
