Thursday, August 14, 2008

free easy crochet patterns

Once you understand how a pattern works, and become familiar with the more common crochet stitches, you'll find reading crochet patterns one of the easiest aspects of crochet. The love of history, and the ever revolving fashion cycle have helped to renew popularity of this 19th century handcraft.

It's only hard if you think it is, so you have to change your thinking by looking at the basics of crochet. But learning how to crochet a dress can not only further your skills but allow you to make any number of projects for you, your family, and friends. If you don't know how to crochet, then your crochet baby blanket will take a little longer to finish.

I always buy an extra ball than is recommended in the pattern just in case you need a bit extra, most good yarn stores will accept them back if you've bought too many. Crochet is a series of interlocking loops of thread onto a chain using a thin rod with a hook at the end. The white colored yarn is generally more expensive than the colored yarn.

Everyone can learn to crochet, practice up! Have fun and don't give up to soon when you learn to crochet.

Free Crochet Hat Patterns - for the beginning crocheter.

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