KEEPSAKES

Let's Talk About The ABC's of Crocheting!

Sizing, Stitch Counting, Reading Patterns, Hooks, Yarn!

"Crochet Along" begins November 2015

There are so many steps, functions, and elements to Crocheting. If you plan to crochet and get really involved there are a few things you should learn to be successful at crocheting. There are important steps when you are developing your crocheted projects such as "Stitch Counting" and another thing I think is very important is Pattern Reading. All patterns are not written the same and some patterns you need to concentrate on a wee-bit more. Sizing is very important when creating projects like   apparel items; sizing is important for you to get the right fit.

Let's talk about crocheting is really about you and me developing our own style of crocheting. The ABC's of Crocheting is about the technical side of crocheting. We surf the web and we see designs that we like and want to make and then we have to break down the pattern. This process can be confusing, daunting, hard and sometimes discouraging. We try the pattern and it doesn't work out and we try it again and it still doesn't work out.

With all of this being said; I'd like to share a few website that I think are very informative. These sites have really good information for newbies, vets and oldtimers. I hope you find these websites helpful.

Happy Berry-  I love her work on this site. There a series of YouTube videos for beginners and crocheting beanies and sizing. The link below is for Beanies and sizing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=besUAY_Cofg

Bev's Country Cottage has a page dedicated to sizing. 

bevscountrycottage.com

Bob Wilson 123- This is another awesome site and YouTube channel. She has a great video on making your beanie seamless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Vgz8mD1HQ

These sites are just a few of the many that are very helpful in assisting you with your handmade items. I hope you enjoy.

Oh, What a feeling! Keep Crocheting.....