I just learned a basic chain! And I guess how to go back along it in the loop 
No idea what the technical terms are. My MIL bought me a hook (I think 6?) and taught me. I'm working on a blanket for LO!
I want to learn more but am lost as to how! Are patterns easy to figure out and follow?
pomegranate / 3921 posts
Love crocheting! I learned a little over a year ago, and it's so much less stressful than knitting to me - because it's so easy to pull stitches out and start before the mess-up.
I find that granny square blankets are easy to make - you can just make one giant square, keep making it bigger and bigger. It's a great way to get a feel for the stitches! Good luck!
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
@mfa_lady: I loved that I could just gently pull it all apart! very cool. I would like to look into the granny square ones! I'm totally intrigued by how people use the different colors, etc. I'm not even sure how to "tie off" the blanket when I'm done, lol.
papaya / 10343 posts
Yep! I learned last year, so fun! I should pick a project for myself, come to think of it
honeydew / 7230 posts
I just started trying to learn via YouTube videos because I wanted to be a crafty mom. But I swear I've given myself carpal tunnel in the last week! I think I grip it too tightly!
pomegranate / 3858 posts
It's my New Years resolution! Picked up hooks and yarn last week
pear / 1698 posts
I crochet. Patterns are easy to follow. Just google the stitch abbreviations if you aren't familiar with them to see how to complete the stitch. After that it's just counting and keeping track of where you are!
grapefruit / 4988 posts
I used to, but all I did was make scarves for myself and I ended up with way too many. Hehe.
cantaloupe / 6687 posts
I used to just make scarves and small bags but I bought a book of patterns and started making small toys recently. The book has super easy to follow instructions and the patterns are easy to follow. I posted these recently but here are a few of the toys I made
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
@sandy: those are ADORABLE! I want to go to the library and look for a book now!
pomelo / 5607 posts
I do! Hooray for you learning! I mostly make hats, which I sell on Etsy. My pictures are awful though! I just bought a book that's the complete Night Before Christmas in amigurumi. So little Santa, little reindeer, little mouse, etc. I'm really looking forward to making toys for the baby!
cantaloupe / 6164 posts
@sandy: SO CUTE.
My BFF and I tried to learn in college. We bought a bunch of needles, yarn, books, and watched a million youtube videos. We couldn't even get one line. It was sad.
pomelo / 5607 posts
@photojane: Starting out is actually the hardest part to learn! When I'm showing someone how, I usually do the chain and first row for them, then have them try. I wouldn't feel bad for having trouble!
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
@photojane: @Torchwood: I agree! it took several times of me watching MIL's every move, and her undoing it and making me redo it. she actually moved my hands/fingers for me a few times. I finally got it with some practice, and now it feels simple!
pomegranate / 3921 posts
@sorrycharlie: You know, with knitting AND crochet, finishing is the part I'm worst at. I guess that's because it's the thing I do the least, if you know what I mean. 
Have you gotten on Ravelry? You have to register, but it's free, and there are so many free patterns at every level!
pear / 1698 posts
Here's a sweater I crocheted a few months ago. I wish I had time to do more. I also knit, but crocheting seems to go a lot faster.
apricot / 342 posts
I have been wanting to learn forever! I watch YouTube videos on it but I haven't been brave enough to go for it.. Any recommendations on the best size hook and yarn to start with?
pomelo / 5607 posts
@Blueberry: Don't go too small, bigger is generally easier. I use an H hook and worsted weight yarn usually. Bigger than that wouldn't even be bad. Also, do NOT use a dark colored yarn to start out. It makes it a lot harder to see what part of the stitch you're working into.
@LemonLong: I love that! I tried to learn to knit, but it wasn't worth the time it took me. I agree that crochet goes faster.
apricot / 342 posts
@torchwood: thank you so much! I'm glad you said something because I tend to be drawn to the hunter green and plum colors
papaya / 10473 posts
I knew how to crochet a line as a kid, and even how to start a new row, but somehow it all ended up going in a circle? I'm a lefty, maybe that's why? Am I just a lost cause since I'm left handed?
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