does anyone know anything about crocheting?

Question

i just need to know the basics on starting it and continuing a simple pattern.

Answer 1

Any store that has yarn should have the beginner books, too. It is good to learn how to read patterns. Just practice on a small piece first till you get the tension right.

You'll have fun making things!

Answer 2

First, you should have the materials needed for crocheting.
Second, you should be familiar with the basic terms or abbreviations ( beg = begin or beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; dp = double pointed; hdc = half double crochet; inc = increase; k = knit; lp = loop; p = purl; pat = pattern; psso = pass slipped stitch over; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sk = skip; sl = slip; sp = space; st = stitch; tog = together; tr = treble; yo = yarn over.) in crocheting and
Third, you should practice holding the yarn with your left hand (that is your thumb and your middlefinger. others use their index finger.) and the crochethook on your right hand (just like your holding a pen).

Then, try practicing first the CH- chain stitch, Make a slip knot on hook, hold in the right hand. Thread yarn over left ring finger, under middle, and over index fingers, holding short end between the thumb and middle finger. Pass hook under and over yarn and draw it through loop on hook. Repeat for as many stitches.

Try practicing the basic crochet stitches(chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, treble or triple crochet) until you have a comfortable tension in your work. Then try a simple crochet patterns like small doilies. Good Luck and Happy Crocheting....

Answer 3

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm

This should be helpful. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Now when I first began, I learned from an older lady who started me off with a needle (g) and a ball of yarn. I took it home and for two weeks made a reeeaaalllllyyyy looooonnnngggg chain stitch. I was so proud of myself when I finished, then I stayed up all night undoing it because I didn't want to give her yarn back in this mess of a chain, lol! I still have the needle.

After you get your tension down (that's what the ball of chain stitching is for) you just need to start learning slip stitches, single, double, and treble stitchs to actually make something. Or you can just make necklaces and bracelets!

This should get you going! Have fun!!!

Answer 4

Go to the library and check out a book on baasic crochet techniques. Or if there is a thrift shop near you there are always those kind of books there,

Answer 5

You can use any one of these sites.
Mary