How do you crochet?

Question

ive tried looking for instructions online, but i cant find any good ones.

please help! :D

Answer 1

I hope this helps u!



1. 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.

Foundation Chain

2. Pass hook under and over yarn and draw it through loop on hook. Repeat for as many stitches as the directions specify.

Single Crochet........sc = single crochet



3. Insert hook into second stitch from hook, under the two upper strands.



4. Pass hook under and over yarn and draw it through the stitch.



5. Pass hook under and over yarn again and draw it through the two loops on hook.

Half Double Crochet......hdc=half double crochet



6. With yarn over needle, insert hook into third chain, under the two upper strands. Draw up a loop.



7. Yarn over hook. Draw through the 3 loops, completing the half double crochet.

Double Crochet......dc=double crochet



8. Pass hook under and over yarn, insert hook into the fourth stitch from hook, under the two upper strands.



9. Pass hook under and over yarn and draw it through the stitch, then pass hook under and over yarn again. Draw yarn through the first two loops on hook. Pass hook under and over yarn again and draw it through remaining two loops on hook.



Treble Crochet



10. Pass hook under and over yarn twice, insert hook into the fifth stitch from hook, under the two upper strands.



11.Pass hook under and over yarn and draw it through the stitch. * Pass hook under and over yarn and draw through two loops, repeat from * twice more.

Afghan Crochet



12. Using an afghan hook, make a chain the desired length. Insert hook in second stitch from hook, draw up a loop.



13. Keeping all loops on hook, draw up a loop in each chain stitch.



14. To work off loops, pass yarn under and over hook and draw through first loop.



15. * Pass yarn under and over hook, draw through two loops, repeat from *



16. One loop remains, to count as first stitch of next row.



17. * Insert hook under next vertical bar and draw up a loop, repeat from * across. Work off loops same as before.

Practice these basic crochet until you have a comfortable tension in your work. Then try a simple crochet pattern. If you are happy with the results of your trial pattern you will then be ready to try a more advanced project. Happy Crocheting

Answer 2

I do both, and I think both are easy. I learned to knit English style when I was 7 and learned to crochet at age 10. Some years later, I switched knitting style to Continental because it involves the same motions as crochet, and I think most crocheters will have an easier time learning to knit the continental method. Pros of crochet: 1. Faster than knitting 2. Produces a firmer/thicker fabric than knitting using the same yarn 3. Can produce a greater variety of lacy stitches 4. Makes great looking edgings and Cons: 1. Uses more yarn to cover the same number of square inches 2. Less supple and flexible than knitting 3. The stitches are more crude looking in expanses of "plain" stitching (row after row of sc or dc vs stockinette stitch). 4. The mere *thought* of a crocheted sock is a turn-off Pros of Knitting: 1. An endless variety of fabric can be created 2. Uses less yarn for the same coverage than crochet 3. Produces flexible, supple fabric 4. Less likely to make errors; errors easier to find and fix 5. I find knitting more relaxing than crocheting (that may be just me)

Answer 3

Here's some websites to try:
1. anniesattic.com ... they have free video clips you can watch right on your PC on many different types of crochet stitches.

2. eachoneteachtwo.com ... this site has diagrams/instructions you can print out

3. crochet.org ... has illustrations, and a great chart that explains the rules of turning chains. Also be sure to check out their Chapters page to see if there is a group near you.

4. Check out various books like Pauline Turner's "How to Crochet" -- your skill grows with each project/chapter!

5. Consider taking a class with a Crochet Teacher -- there is valuable information you can learn in a 'live' class!

I hope this helps,
~Dee Stanziano
Certified Crochet Teacher

Answer 4

http://www.nexstitch.com. they have all sorts of good videos. Just go to the left hand side and click on the section you want to watch. sometimes it's a lot easier if you see someone actually doing it. I leared from my mom when I was little, just the basice stitches and now, after 10 or 15 years, i picked it up really fast again. I had to have videos to watch when i wanted to learn how to knit. I can't follow the diagrams or written instructions very well. hope that helps!

Answer 5

I don't know how to explain it. I learned how to crochet when I was 8 years old. I ahve been able to teach 2 of my kids out of 3. If you are wanting to learn how to crochet it is much easier to have someone show you in person.

Answer 6

http://www.crochetnmore.com/123basics.htm

Or ask an old(er) woman who has learned it in her younger days to show you the basics.

Willeke

Answer 7

http://youtube.com actually has quite a few good videos to teach you how :)