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I'm a hooker: My First Crochet Project

12/12/2010

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I attempted to knit several times over the last seven years. Anyone who tried to teach could not do it "backwards" as it was put since I'm a sinister southpaw. Recently, my best friend began knitting, self-taught no less, and encouraged me try again. I thought that youtube should surely have some videos for lefties wanting to knit. Still recently, I discovered my sister-in-law crochets and she suggested I try that since handedness is less an issue. Too impatient to wait for her to teach me, I bookmarked tons of youtube videos and five bucks later was crocheting. It was some kinda instant gratification to begin a project with one hook, one skein of yarn, and  knowing the basic chain stitch and the single crochet stitch. The chain stitch is the equivalent of "casting on" in knitting. 

My red scarf is affectionately known as the "beautiful disaster" because my stitches are too tight and it got messy on some of those turns, but I made it. I used a Susan Bates aluminum I9 hook and Red Hearts 7 oz. yarn and have a nice bit remaining.

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Once i stopped practicing the chain stitch and decided to make a finished piece, I joined the Crochetville forum. I was promptly introduced to two of the best resources yet: NexStitch and Art of Crochet: Stitch Video Guide. Their high-quality videos are short, clear, and easy to follow.

I'm already in love with this craft. It's going to be another economical way to make things for my family and gift giving. And who doesn't like handmade goodies? Well, I've got some super cute apple green yarn and another hook, K10.5, which is slightly bigger than the I9. Notice the sequential lettering and numbering? Anyway, you'll just have to stay tuned to see what I attempt next.

Happy Hooking!

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