| The art of crochet has been around for thousands of | | | | Step #4 - Move Up The Chain - Move up the chain |
| years. People in earlier times who had means would | | | | allowing the first chain stitch to knot on the hook. This |
| purchase hand crocheted and knitted laces and fabrics | | | | allows the yarn to stay in place and not loosen. It is |
| for their opulent garments and décor. Having | | | | generally a good idea to make this first knot tight |
| these items showed others that you were a person of | | | | rather than loose. |
| means and you led an opulent lifestyle. | | | | Step #5 - Creating Two Loops - Next, insert your |
| Over the years, through industrialization and mass | | | | crochet hook into the hole of the next chain stitch and |
| production of lace and fabrics, items made with | | | | slide the passing yarn through its center. |
| crochet and knitting have gained popularity in the lower | | | | Step #6 - Bring Your Yarn Back - Bring your yarn |
| to middle classes and the upper classes started | | | | back on the hook from back to front and slide your |
| showing their wealth in other, more material, ways. | | | | knot in the center of the loops which you have already |
| Today, crochet and knitting are the craft art of choice | | | | created on the crochet hook. |
| for many people all over the world. They are both | | | | Step #7 - Making Rows - From your second yarn |
| handicrafts which are challenging to learn yet | | | | loop, create another single chain stitch and make a |
| affordable for nearly everyone. Supplies are easy to | | | | counter-clockwise loop. Start again and create the |
| find to create some very amazing hand crafted items | | | | same loops as the previous stitches. |
| with the emergence of new yarns and colorful fibers. | | | | Step #8 - Crochet Until Done - Continue this basic |
| As a beginner to the art of crochet, there are some | | | | crochet technique until you have a swatch of fabric. |
| simple things to learn to be successful. Here are ten | | | | Step #8 - Cut your Project Off - Once you have |
| steps to get you started on your road to crochet | | | | completed a swatch of fabric, it is time to remove it |
| success: | | | | from your ball of yarn. Cut it with about a 6" tail left at |
| Step #1 - Gather Up Your Supplies - To crochet you | | | | the end. |
| will need a crochet hook, yarn, scissors and a | | | | Step #9 - Fasten Your Project so it won't Unravel - |
| large-eye needle. | | | | Bring your tail of yarn back through the last stitch to |
| Step #2 - Holding Your Crochet Hook - You will want | | | | fasten it. |
| to hold your crochet hook in your dominant hand. | | | | Step #10 - Cut the Excess - At this point you are |
| Create a slip-knot and place it over the end of your | | | | finished and can cut off the excess tail of yarn. |
| hook. | | | | Using these simple ten steps you can learn to |
| Step #3 - Create a Continuous Stitch - Slide the | | | | successfully complete a basic crochet fabric. Like any |
| hooked yarn to the slip-knot on the hook. This will | | | | new skill, crochet takes time. You will want to practice |
| create a chain of stitches. Continue to make this chain | | | | a lot at first and see what techniques and hand holds |
| by brining your yarn to the top of the hook and pulling it | | | | are the most comfortable for you. |
| through the slip-knot. | | | | |