One of my goals this year is to learn how to crochet. My nephew, Skylar, who is paralyzed from the neck down has asked me to. As a result of his paralysis his body does not regulate the temperture correctly and he gets cold very easily. During the cold months he wears headcovers, boggins, beanies, etc. to help keep him warm. During Christmas he received several from his friends but liked a crocheted one the best. It is very soft, almost silky soft and is loosely crocheted, not so loose that air can get through but definately not tight. He wants me to learn how because he really likes the fit and he would also like to be able to choose his colors. I told him I would give it a try. I have always wanted to learn how and even went as far as to buy hooks and yarn last year to try and teach myself but never quite got around to it. This will hopefully motivate me to learn. I have been looking online at some of the "How To" sites and plan to buy some books but I am more of a visual person, I have to see something to understand it. Maybe I'll check on YouTube. Any suggestions on the best way to learn to crochet? I would appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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Happy Sunday, Elizabeth ... I'm a crocheter, knitter, stitcher ... my Mom taught me to crochet and embroider; Home Ec taught me to sew on a machine and I taught myself to knit. If you can find a friend who crochets and lives near you and can "show" you the basics, it will be easier for you to learn then trying to go by a book or even watching a YouTube video. Books can certainly get you started, but having someone show you step-by-step will have you on the road to crocheting hats for your nephew a lot quicker. Good luck and Happy New Year!
Hi Elizabeth,
I am a visual person too. I have been trying to teach myself to crochet for a year now. It has been slow going. Hang in there and one of these days we will get there.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
hello Elizabeth, I taught myself to crochet last year, and I did it much the way you have described. I went on-line, and also on you-tube. I also got a book out of our local library, called something like Crocheting for Dummies. With the book open and a you-tube video I just practiced and practiced the stitches without making anything, for a long time, just so as to become confident with the different stitches. At the moment I am crocheting a ripple blanket. Sounds easy, but even that had to be unravelled a couple of times until I got it right. I think its just a case of practice and then prsactice again. Good luck. It is worth it because there is a great feeling of achievement when you have conquered it.
Hello Elizabeth,
I just wandered over here through link from another site and saw that you wanted to learn to crochet. I taught myself to crochet from booklets in the 70s but I can recommend an excellent site:
http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963
In fact, Teresa is crocheting a cap in the top video right now. You can pause the videos at any time or replay a part to make sure you are on track.
Red Heart makes a yarn called "Soft Touch" which is quite nice. I knitted two hats for my husband from it recently.
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