| Crochet is a popular craft around the world. For | | | | allowing the first chain stitch to knot on the hook. This |
| thousands of years, people have used the art of | | | | allows the yarn to stay in place and not loosen. It is |
| crochet to create lace and fabrics to use on their | | | | generally a good idea to make this first knot tight |
| garments and to sell to others. Crocheted items were | | | | rather than loose. |
| a sign of wealth and prestige. | | | | Make Two Loops. Insert your crochet hook into the |
| With the age of the industrial revolution came the | | | | hole of the next chain stitch and slide the passing yarn |
| mass production of crocheted materials and fabrics, | | | | through its center. |
| making owning them affordable for anyone, not just | | | | Bring the Yarn Back. Bring your yarn back on the hook |
| the wealthy. As such, crocheted garments became | | | | from back to front and slide your knot in the center of |
| more and more popular worldwide. | | | | the loops which you have already created on the |
| These days, crochet is the hobby and craft of many | | | | crochet hook. |
| people. There are lots of different arts and crafts as | | | | Make Some Rows. From your second yarn loop, |
| well as, clothing, garments and household items that | | | | make another single chain stitch and make a |
| can be created by means of crochet. Crochet is so | | | | counter-clockwise loop. Start again and create the |
| easy to learn; practically anyone can do it, making it | | | | same loops as the previous stitches. Continue this |
| easy to learn a new skill. Advances in yarn and fiber | | | | basic crochet technique until you have a swatch of |
| making technology have provided new and interesting | | | | fabric. Once you have completed a swatch of fabric, it |
| materials for crochet and other needle crafts. | | | | is time to remove it from your ball of yarn. Cut it with |
| So, since you're obviously interested in what it takes to | | | | about a 6" tail left at the end. |
| start crocheting as a hobby, here are some basic initial | | | | Fasten to Prevent Unraveling. Bring your tail of yarn |
| steps to help you get going with learning to crochet. | | | | back through the last stitch to fasten it and then cut |
| Get Your Supplies Together. You'll simply need a | | | | the excess. |
| crochet hook, yarn, a pair of scissors and a large eye | | | | By using these easy tips and steps, you can achieve |
| needle. | | | | your goal of learning to crochet with ease. You'll be |
| Properly Holding the Crochet Hook. Hold your needle in | | | | able to start and complete your first crochet project |
| whichever hand you use to write with. Create a simple | | | | and feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. |
| slip knot and put it over the end of the hook. | | | | Just as with any new skill, you'll need to find the proper |
| Start Making a Continuous Stitch. Hook the yarn and | | | | supplies, materials and instruction before you begin, but |
| bring it to the top of the hook and pull through the slip | | | | with time and patience you'll become skilled at the art |
| knot. Continue making this chain. | | | | of crochet. |
| Work Your Way Up the Chain. Move up the chain | | | | |