If you know how to crochet, baby blanket gifts make for great gifts to any new parent. Crochet is used in making many functional as well as fashionable items, which include crochet handbags, crochet wallets and crochet purses.
You may want a shorter crochet scarf that s more about fashion or a longer crochet scarf that s more about function. Afghans also make great gifts during birthdays and holidays as different motifs can be incorporated into the design. You can follow books, or you can watch video's to learn.
It just takes minutes to do a whole blanket with multiple thread changes. Acrylics are popular and easy to work with and wash. To keeping blocks clean as you crochet them before putting them together, keep them in a locked plastic bag.
You can crochet straight forward items almost immediately and once you ve mastered the basics you can go onto the more complicated patterns when you fancy a challenge. Crocheting is an art form.