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Hello!
Choosing the topic for the first blog post was difficult. How on earth were we to decide what we would write about? Do we choose one of our patterns? Tips and tricks? Advice to running your own business? The options are endless.
But this is most of a post for those of you out there who look at crochet items, and think, "Wow. I wish I could do that." Here's a little secret for you: You Can!
As Jake from Adventure Time once said "Dude, sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something." And that is the honest truth. So many people give up on doing something new because it seems hard. Your hands don't want to hold the hook right, the yarn isn't cooperating. Your finished product looks like something straight out of an episode of "Nailed It!" (If you haven't seen it, go to Netflix right now and watch an episode.)
But the fact is, your hands will get used to holding the hook. The yarn will learn to cooperate, and eventually the item you're making will look exactly like the photo. But it takes time and practice.
So for all the beginners out there, you can do it. We promise you. And here are some tips and tricks to getting started, and how to navigate the craft store the first time you go:
You don't need every hook under the sun.
When you go to the craft store, there is going to be lots and lots of options for hooks. You don't need them all! To start, we recommend an H hook. Even after years of crocheting, the hooks we use the most are H's for stuffed animals, a K Hook for making single stranded blankets, and a Q hook for double stranded blankets.
We know its tempting, but don't get the soft, poofy baby yarn.
Not only is this yarn super expensive, it is also fairly hard to work with. Start with your basic weight, Red Heart Yarn in your favorite color. It's going to be test yarn anyway!
You can never have to many wash cloths
The first thing you're going to want to do is just practice your basic stitches. Most people make wash cloths as their beginning projects. The first thing Meg ever made was a scrap yarn blanket from her moms yarn stash.
First you will have to learn how to make a foundation chain. Then start with a Single Crochet stitch. Once you master that, move on to a half double and then double crochet stitches. While doing your Single Crochets, you will also learn how to move up rows, turning your work, and eventually ended a project. I know it seems like a lot, but you'll get there! All advanced stitches build off these basic stitches, so it's important to learn them in the beginning.
Youtube is your best friend.
There are so many YouTube tutorials out there on your basic stitches. As you get more advanced, there are even more videos. And it's ok to rely on them! I have to watch a Star Stitch tutorial every time I want to use it in a project. Also don't hesitate to reach out to the crochet community online if you're ever struggling with a project!
Trust us, learning to crochet can be one of the most rewarding skills you'll ever learn. Many use it as a way to de-stress and relax while still feeling productive. If you ever have questions about anything, don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Happy Stitching!
-Meg
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