Crochet Info

Welcome to Crochet Info page, where you can learn different things you need to know about crochet projects.  

 

I was a self taught left-handed crocheter. I had family members that were crocheters, but were right-handed. They always told me it may be hard for them to teach me. I used to be able to make a chain since I was little. I decided to really want to crochet when I was 20 years old because I was expecting my first child. I wanted to make my first baby blanket. The first stitch I learned and thought was the easiest for me was the double crochet. Once I learned that stitch all other stitches were easier to learn. Then I challenged myself to read patterns, something my family crocheters didn't know how to do. I hope my crochet experience is inspiring to you to get you started. 

 

Remember the more you practice the better you will become, so never give up.I hope this information helps you get started, especially when you are a beginner.

 

 Reading the Basic Stitches

When people look or try to read patterns, they may get frustrated or feel overwhelmed. They say to themselves "What does that mean." By clicking on the link here Basic Stitches, this will give you symbols in United States and International abbreviations of the basic stitches along with the description of what they mean. Now that you have learned to read and look at basic stitches, it's time to work on the next step. How to create the stitch.

Photos of  What Different Stitches Look Like

United States Abbreviations

International Abbreviations

Photos of Chain Stitches

Right Handed Chain Stitch

Left handed Chain Stitch

 Photos of Slip Stitches

Left Handed Slip Knot

Right Handed Slip Knot

 Rating Different Types of Yarn with Advantages and Disadvantages

These are the types of yarns that I have used personally. All the yarns I have used have advantages and disadvantages, that I have came across when I have used them. I am listing things I have noticed that was a surprise to me when I bought these yarns. Always remember to chose that yarn that fits you. I love all yarns, as I use different types for different projects.  As I use  different types of brand yarns, I will add it to my list below.

Red Heart Yarn

 

Advantages

• Variety of Colors
• Low Prices (When retrieve from the right stores) $2.97 - $8.99 Usually
• Easy to Work With
• Available at Many Stores
• Ombre Yarn Colors Blend Well (Best price is at Walmart, where yarn is available)

Disadvantages

• Not All Colors are Soft. (some colors are stiff and itchy)

Caron Yarn

 

Advantages

• Variety of Colors
• Low Prices (When retrieved from the right stores) $2.97 -$5.99 Usually
• Yarn is very soft 
• Available at Many Stores

Disadvantages

• Yarn can split 
• Caron Pound yarn is stiff and itchy (Pound Yarn $5.99 - $9.99)

Big Twist Yarn

 

Advantages

• Soft Yarn
• Easy to Work With
• Low Prices $3.19 Usually

Disadvantages

• Limited Colors
• Have to Search Sometimes to Pull Yarn From Center
• Only Available at Joann Fabrics

Basic Yarn

 

Advantages

• Low Prices  $1.97 Usually
• Soft Yarn
• Easy to Work With

Disadvantages

• Limited Colors
• Only Certain Walmart's Carry the Yarn
• Have to Search to Pull Yarn From Center
• Only Available At Walmart

I Love This Yarn

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Advantages

• Variety of Colors
• Soft Yarn
• Easy to Work With

Disadvantages

• Higher Prices ( $3.99 & up)
• Only Available At Hobby Lobby
• More Expensive