10 Rules to Follow When Choosing Your First Crochet Pattern
By Helen Reimer
Learning how to crochet takes a lot of patience and practice and can be frustrating at first. Many people give up simply because they didn't know where to start. Either they start off with the wrong kind of pattern, yarn, or hook size, not realizing the importance of choosing the right supplies.
It's very important that everyone starts off with the right crochet patterns and supplies; otherwise they'll just give up. But with the right help and tools anyone can master crocheting. This includes boys and girls, and men and women. Yes men can crochet too!
Here are 10 rules which you should follow when deciding on your first crochet pattern. I recommend you follow them as they will save you a lot of frustration.
1. Use a 5.00mm hook size or larger. Using a smaller hook will make it harder for the yarn to remain on the hook while being pulled through the loops. This will only result in frustration.
2. Avoid patterns which require yarn that's more difficult to work with like, boucle, and eyelash. Just stick with a yarn that's plain and easy to work with.
3. Stick with beginner patterns. Even though they might be projects that you're not all that interested in; you'll be thankful later if you stick with something simple.
4. Start with small projects and work your way up.
5. Always use a pattern and follow all instructions.
6. Use the yarn and hook size indicated by the pattern.
7. If the pattern provides you with a gauge, use it. It might seem like a waste of time as you're doing it, but you'll be thankful in the end.
8. Take your time and work slow to keep the stitches loose. This will help to keep the tension consistent throughout the project.
9. Crochet at least once a day.
10. Be patient. Always finish one project before moving on to the next. (This is the hardest rule to follow, but it's good practice till you get the hang of it.)
Now you're ready to go out and get supplies for your first crochet project. Your local craft or yarn store should have everything you need to get started. If not, you can always Click Here to view some of my favorites at Amazon.
Remember your first couple of projects don't have to perfect. Your tension will not be the same from row to row, and this will cause your project to look lopsided. This is normal for anyone starting out, so don't worry about it and keep practicing.
Practice makes perfect.
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