How to crochet?

Question

Does anyone know how to do it? What supplies I'll need? Any website that will help? Thanks!

Answer 1

Well, I learned for the first time when I was about 8. Made a few chains, & stopped until the beginning of this year (over 10 years later lol).
At first, I thought I knew what I was doing...and then I realized I wasted a lot of time hahaha. Now I do know what I'm doing, & I'll try to help ya :D

*Get some pretty yarn that you like, & a hook or 2 (or a set, if you think you'll enjoy doing this). To start with, the best thing you can do to make it as easy on yourself as possible is to get some big, bulky yarn (Wal Mart has this neat stuff called "Thick & Quick" in some interesting colors), & a big hook (my biggest is an "M").
*Start small!!!! Start by making something simple, like a potholder, dishcloth, doll blanket, or scarf.
*Start simple!! Start by mastering the single crochet stitch, then double, & so on. This will make it easy for you in the future, when you try more difficult patterns & whatnot.

Three websites that have helped me a lot! :D
~ http://crochet.about.com/od/learncrochet/Learn_Crochet_From_Beginner_To_Advanced.htm
They have quite a few beginner's patterns

And ~ http://youtube.com/results?search_query=crochet&search=
If you type in "crochet" and the type of stitch you're working on, they'll bring up a list of videos that show you step-by-step how to do it. There are also a few patterns that people taped themselves doing, for your enjoyment :)

And~
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=79.0
Craftster's Crochet Discussions & Questions board
Should you have any questions, ask the Craftsters!! I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for any of my crochet emergencies to be solved!! The "completed projects" board is also a great pick-me-up when you're not feeling terribly into something you've worked hard on - everyone's very supportive there, & you might also come across newer & better info, patterns, & advice :)

Good luck!!

Answer 2

Hi:

Here some books available at any library or bookstore:

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Crocheting for Dummies
by Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Karen Manthey

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
by Jan Eaton

The Crochet Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated
by Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven

Donna Kooler's Crocheted Afghans
by Donna Kooler

Herrschner's Blue Ribbon Afghans
by Oxmoor House, Janica Lynn York

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors

100 Afghans to Knit and Crochet
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Geometrics: A New Way to Crochet
by Ruthie Marks, Ruthie Marks (Editor)

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys
by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)

From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
by Donna Scott

Cool Crochet
by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
by Amy Swenson

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
by Candi Jensen

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss


For websites:

http://www.roxycraft.com/learntocrochet....

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/350....

http://members.aol.com/crochetwithdee/ty...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/gr...

http://www.learn-crochet-now.com/catalog...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/cr...

http://crochet.about.com

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbegin...

http://www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php...

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...

http://www.learntoknit.com/

http://www.crochetcabana.com/

http://www.crochet-made-easy.com/......

http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/croche... - a good website

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...

http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/s...

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?ca...

http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/p...

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepa...

https://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/defau...


http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-cra...

http://www.knitwhits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/...

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/patterns...

http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php...

http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/create/pa...

http://home.swbell.net/amjack/

http://www.shadylane.com/

http://www.monstercrochet.com/patterns.h...

http://www.crochetkim.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/...

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/...

http://home.att.net/~shannonms/pages/pat...

http://barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbsc...

http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/...

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index....

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/produ...

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-croch...

http://www.cm-crafts.com/cmcraftscrochet...

http://www.crochet.com/freepatterns/free...

http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/...



Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Yes, I know how to do it. Have been crocheting for over a year now.
You need a crochet hook, and some yarn, bare minimum supplies. Yarn needles and scissors are also helpful tools, as well as a tote bag to carry your stuff in. Stitch markers come in handy, but you can use regular safety pins for this too.
I would start out with some regular old Red Heart acrylic yarn for starters. Don't use a dark color, because it's harder to see your stitches. Also don't get a fuzzy yarn, because that's really hard to see the stitches in! Even sometimes after you're well practiced at crocheting.

For the most part, I taught myself how to crochet, and have found these sites to be quite helpful:
http://crochet.about.com/
http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=53
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S
http://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_videos.html Video tutorials

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/
http://crochetcabana.com/
http://www.calmingseas.com/

Answer 4

you will need a crochet hook and a skien of yarn. go to coatsandclark.com they have projects and step by step instructions and i think videos too =]

hopw this helps =]
have fun =]

Answer 5

These 2 sites will teach you.
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com
http://freecraftunlimited.com