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CROCHET
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1: About Crochet

Chapter 2: Language of Crochet Fabric.

Chapter 3: Tools and Materials

Chapter 4: Basic Techniques

Chapter 5: Some tips on the Great Crochet

Chapter 6: Spreading the Word

Chapter 7: Resources of a Reward

Conclusion
Introduction

Hook, loop, and shape!

No, this is not a kind of abbreviated strategy to launch the
I bait his fiancé to propose to her. First of all,
the hook has nothing to do with the poor trusting one, the loop would be the
marriage cable and then the shape to your liking.

The male species is much more intelligent these days and

it will surely take a bit more work to break down that block,
to take action, before he even considers
crawl towards the bait.

But the hook, the loop, and the shape can definitely be made when
it gets involved in one of the most endearing hobbies of all
times - to crochet.

It is one of the few forms of art on the left, where you

he can do his work at his own relaxed pace, a writer
I aptly call it "the perfect accompaniment to dream"
awake.

It is likely that crochet weaving strategies may be

regarding your partner, nothing more than this will come more naturally.
Because if the angle hooks correctly and succeeds in turning and
skillfully turn, then you could end up with the bait more
the most effective that exists.

If you are looking for flexibility, crochet has it all.

Shapes, colors, textures, and weight combine to produce
potentially hundreds of objects that will make her smile and
they will provoke great exclamations and 'I have to keep in mind' the
reactions of family and friends.

Because once the yarn is defined in its final form,

we will see a true work that manifests self-love.

Crochet is not just an ordinary craft, certainly it is not just a

simple part of the great universe of sewing. If you have to reflect
about the size and weight and texture of the thread, the hooks
they magically turn into a science.
It has its own set of symbols and abbreviations, its own
models. Without knowing what they mean, we could not understand the
different crochet techniques will force us to have a 'worn out'
existence.

A point object can keep us warm in the winter,

wrap our crib, prevent accidents with pots and pans
boiling, suspend our plants on the roof, protect our
paper money and coins, cover the stains and scratches on the
furniture, being the dress even for the baby's crib and many things
more.

The fondness for crochet has not diminished with the

passage of time. Just take a look at the section of
art and crafts from any bookstore.

The last time I went to one, there were more crochet books,
What books about the Da Vinci Code. And is it the right time to
disengage the belief that crochet is reserved for the
creatures that sit in rocking chairs all day.
Where have you been?

Teenagers have fun with him. Let's see if we can

make you get hooked...
Chapter 1: About Crocheting

To place the crochet in a location apart from the rest of the

a multitude of sewing needles, let's make some distinctions:

Crochet is a type of needle lace that involves loops.

intertwined with a single thread, using a hook needle.

The fabric: it is a loop of threads or yarns, hand-joined with needles.

long or with machinery that forms similar intertwined loops.

Sewing: it is the work with a needle and thread to fasten points of.
suture.

Quilting: it is stitching with lines or patterns through layers of

fabric. It is generally used in the manufacture of quilts and
wall decorations.

Embroidery: it is planning the ornamental designs in

fabric, leather, etc. with the use of a needle.

How does crochet stand out the most from these other forms that are
manifest? How is its fabric production dynamic discussed?
its numerous by-products?
History of Croché

A writer who tried to trace the history of crochet came.

to the conclusion that there is no real evidence to demonstrate the
existence of crochet before the 19th century. The weaving, he said, is
preceded by crochet for at least four centuries.

Why did crochet not appear until the 19th century, probably
it could be explained by the fact that people at the moment
preferred, according to their economy, begins to venture into the
creation of weaving techniques.

Crochet uses a huge amount of thread to produce pieces.

of fabric that were much cheaper produced by the ancients
network techniques, until they jumped to be linked with weaving.

It was in those years that while Ireland was developing its industry
from lace, the U.S. took up crochet. Soon it became
a family activity that was loved by many settlers
Americans.

While this activity was considered essential based on

entertainment. When the United States entered World War II
World Cup in 1941, there was no such thing as time and innovation
in fashion, so the idea was to make it "short and sweet."

The Crochet was saved for special things, always.

it was sought like a touch of lace, a scarf or a friendly one.

When the war ended, crochet was back in the center of

attention and women became fans of this
hobby to create luxurious items you desire: tablecloths, sashes
of pillowcases, handkerchiefs, and towels.

After the 1960s, crochet was no longer simply a

"domestic" activity, the following generations began to
to transform this type of art into something more ambitious and non-traditional.
Suddenly, all kinds of fabric finishes began to arrive at the
scene, this was a great demonstration of the fever of the
innovation that characterized the period of wealth for many countries
They were experimenting at that time.

Since then, crocheting or crochet, in the 21st century, has

having a different face, a new look. New types were born
of hooks and threads multiplied in great variety.

To start with the crochet activity, it is

It's important to understand the basic concepts it encompasses:

Commonly used abbreviations

Stitches

Types of hooks

Types of yarns

Knowing the basic concepts will allow you to carry out projects.
simple for you and your home. In fact, there are several projects that
You can create just by knowing the basics.

However, as he gains more confidence, the most

it is probable that you want to learn advanced techniques to
that can diversify its project portfolio.

Who knows, I might want to engage in a business activity with

this art transmitted from generation to generation.

Their finished products will sell so quickly that their hands and
the fingers will be moving feverishly, just to fulfill the
demand!
Chapter 2: Language of crochet fabric.

Let's start with the most common abbreviations used in

crochet

chain
double crochet: dc
half double crochet: hdc
single crochet: sc
slip stitch: pd
triple crochet: trc
more thread: me
sharp crochet: tr
space
jump
stitch of the pattern: c/pat

There are other abbreviations that are used, however we mention

you are alone, since as a beginner in crochet, these are the
you will have to memorize the most basic abbreviations.

Before getting into the basic points, let's talk about the chain
of the foundation, a key term in crochet. Just as
A house needs a solid foundation, crochet needs a base like that.

The foundation chain is defined as a row of cross stitch.

which serves as the base of your crochet. It possesses the entirety of its
points and all the following rows will be done from here.

The basic points

Single Crochet - this is the first of the basic stitches. It is the stitch
shorter and the results are a flat product. To make a
just crochet, make sure the front of the chain is
upward, insert the hook through a chain, make a
more yarn, throw the loop through the chain, pass the thread again,
and I threaded through the two loops in the hook.
Double Crochet - as in single crochet, pass the hook from the part
front to the back of the work, through the upper loop
from a point of the previous row. The thread is caught on the hook and
elaborated through this loop.

Half-double Crochet - a cross between a single crochet and a double crochet

double crochet. Start with one more thread, insert the hook into a
point, of wool above and pull through the seam, make another thread
more and pull through the three loops on the hook.

Triple Croché - the last of the basic stitches and also the most
high. To make a triple crochet, place the yarn over the hook
double, insert the hook into the stitch, pass the thread again and pull
through the first of the two loops (the closest between two and the
final point), spin the yarns again and move forward in the
next of the loops. Pass the wool over, one last time and pull
through the other two loops.

Crochet Hooks

Crochet hooks or needles come in various sizes and shapes.

and different materials they are made of. There are also the
small steel hooks used with cotton threads
very fine.

Aluminum and steel hooks or needles are sometimes manufactured with

plastic handles for better grip (called "handle touch").
These plastic handles also help to reduce exertion.
pressure on the fingers.
One thing you must be especially careful about is that it does not seem
there is no standard size among manufacturers. The dots and
the necks of the different brands of hooks come in
different shapes and these shapes affect the size of the stitch
what they will produce.
Parts of a hook or needle: a crochet needle is composed of
four parts - the tip, the throat, the thumb rest, and the
ear

The point enters the stitch in the knit fabric and the throat
take the thread. Keep in mind that the throat has to be a
size accordingly, in proportion to the thread used.

The cane has the ties that you are working on, and it is the part of the
hook that determines the stitch size. Finally, the rest
the thumb is an area where the thumb is placed to help it
easily convert the hook during work.

The hooks go from smaller to larger, made of aluminum or plastic.

from size B to Q - 2.50 mm to 15.00 mm, and size 14 to
2 - 2.00 mm to 7.00 mm. A good thing to keep in mind is that
The size of your yarn determines the size of your hook.

Threads for crochet

There is a slight confusion about the thread size, but don't let that
that discouraged her. There is a thread classification system that classifies
this in five categories based on the approximate diameter of a

Size A - lightweight threads or a fine. Ideal for the

thin socks and light baby clothes.

Size B - sports or medium weight threads. Good for the

indoor sweaters, baby items, dresses and suits.

Size C - Weight wool or knitting threads - good for sweaters

outdoor, hats, gloves, blankets and slippers.

Size D - bulky threads - ideal for blankets, jackets

heavy and craftsmanship.
Size E - extra bulky - used mainly for the
carpets.

The other system classifies the thread, based on the number of points
for a 4-inch sample of points in a jersey fabric:

Beautiful = 29 to 32 points

Light = 25 to 28 pts

Medium = 21 to 24 pts

Medium-heavy = 17 to 20 points

Bulky = 13 to 16 pts

Extra bulky = 9.12 pts

Pay special attention to caliber, an indispensable component of

the hooks or needles. This can cause your project to break
it will completely ruin it if you do not use the correct gauge size.
depending on the project.

To create an adequate meter, you must take into account the

following factors, as they will determine the extent of the
caliber, these are: the size of the hooks, the size of the line and the
mood he is in on that day.

When working with a pattern or a template to follow, one

it is generally recommended to follow the instructions to the letter
of the same. That is to say, the hooks and others.

Although you can choose to work harder or farther away

From what the pattern suggests, it will always be more advisable to work.
exactly with the instructions of the pattern to reproduce the work
with precision.
Gauge has two parts: stitch indicator and the calibrator of the
The point indicator is the number of stitches in a
determined row length; the row gauge is the height of the
number of rows.
It will not have the temptation to skip the calibration in the sample. It must
keep taking samples, until the point indicator is the
Correct, if it is necessary to change the hooks for the indicator of
the right, do it.
Chapter 3: Tools and Materials

Many crochet instructors may say that everything

What you need to get started is your hook and a ball of yarn.
or also known as a ball of wool, but you really
needs more than just this.

We have already seen the parts of a hook and the different sizes.
but let's go into more detail here, as it is the 'star' of
the tools for any crochet or knitting project
Crochet. If there are no hooks, there would be no fabric.

Hooks

As we have seen, hook sizes vary from fine to

thick. The fine steel hooks are used with cotton thread
fine, but the larger ones are used for heavy wools and the
synthetic fibers.

The hooks are made of steel, aluminum, bone, or plastic.

When doing a project of a pattern, the one who wrote the pattern...
It will suggest a hook size, but you must be a judge and
Determine which is the best hook to use.

You should always use the one you are most comfortable with.
more familiar with, so that he is able to help you reach the
correct gauge of a pattern.

As you progress in your work, you may need to change.

the hooks more than once. The essential thing when choosing a
hook or needle brand, it is to go with the one that works well and with the
that feels good in your hand.

Hooks for enthusiasts. Enthusiasts in general buy

its hooks based on the following factors: size of the
hand, finger length, hook weight, and preference of
aluminum or plastic.

There is no fixed formula for choosing the size of the hook.

ideal. Remember that everyone is different. Some like to do
the crochet well, some slightly, so this makes that
it is difficult to determine a formula.

Use a gauge as the key factor - how many points there are to
make, to make an inch.

As experts say, practice makes perfect. Experimenting

it is even better. If you are using a plastic hook for a
determined project and is having problems, change to a
aluminum hook and see how it feels with this.

Over time, you will return to your favorites and know what size or
types, are those that provide the best results and the best
sensation.

Afghanistan Hook

You may have heard about the Afghan hook that is used
for specialized crochet projects. The Afghan hook was
designed to have many points of suture on the hook
at the same time.

If the average length of a hook is six inches, this does not give you
gives a lot of space. The Afghan hook was invented to make the
easier life.

It is much longer than your regular crochet hook and comes in

three lengths: 9 inches, 14 inches, and 20 inches.

It also has buttons at the ends to hold points without

to fall. And thanks to ingenious inventors, they can be found
some Afghan hooks that have long and flexible wires in a
extreme.

These cables are to support additional points and can

to rest your work in your lap, without the need to worry.
More About Threads!
Regarding the threads, which are produced by spinning the different types
of fibers among themselves. Some are natural fibers, obtained from
plants and animals like cotton or wool, while others
they are synthetic, like nylon or acrylic.

The yarn industry tends to mix and match fibers in

set to achieve a variety of sizes and textures for
to meet the demands of crocheters more
sophisticated.

In general, for a beginner, the easiest is to work with yarns.

with a smooth surface and a medium or tight turn.

The threads are sold by weight and not by length. Generally, they are
packaged in balls (skeins). The most common ball size
It's 1-3/4 ounces (50 g) and the length of each thread may vary.
depending on the composition and thickness of the fiber.

Wool is a good thread for crochet, as it is elastic.

so it is easy to push the tip of the hook into each stitch.
Silk yarns are another type that are good for crochet.
but they are less durable than wool and much more expensive.

Synthetic fiber thread, on the other hand, such as acrylic, nylon and
Polyester is made from coal and petroleum products.
tripe resembles fibers.

The yarns made entirely of synthetic fibers are cheaper and their
benefits include stability and security of non-contraction
when they are put in the washing machine.

The only disadvantage is that they tend to lose their shape when they
expose to heat. A better alternative would be to buy yarns.
synthetics that are a natural part of the fiber.

While there are common types of yarns based on weight,

numerous manufacturers in various countries produce yarns that do not
they fall within the common weight parameters of thread. These are
the most familiar ones that are sold:

extra bulky,
bulky
wool yarn,
wool,
sport
aran cotton
double fabric,
mercerized cotton sport
acrylic wool
viscose rayon,
clothing / viscose
metallic viscose
metallic.

Even though that hook and the thread are all you need
To start crocheting, there are other tools that you need.
they will help a lot to make your work easier and more efficient.
These are the 'extras' that you will want to have on hand.

Markers

The splits or loops come in the form of colored plastic rings.

what the places mark in their work if they are working with a
patterns indicate the beginning of a row and help in the counting
of the suture points in the foundation chain;

Needle rug

These are the instruments with blunt tips and long eyes, and they
they are often used in embroidery. They vary in size and are used for
to knit the ends of threads and to sew pieces together
crochet.

You may also want to have a selection of needles with

sharp tips for the application of crochet mesh, edges or
borders.
Pins

For blocking tasks, the best passers are those who

they have a glass head and are rustproof. The
Plastic head pins or beads are good for fastening.
of the crochet.

The long Quilters' pins are also ideal for securing

crochet pieces together, as the bosses are clearly visible and
they do not slide through the crochet fabric.

Measuring tape

Choose a tape measure that measures in inches and centimeters.

same side. Over time, measuring tapes tend to stretch
so they need to be replaced to achieve accuracy in the
measurement.

A plastic or metal ruler (12 inches/30 cm) is also a

Good idea, to measure caliber samples.

Row against

This will help you keep track of the number of rows you have done.
from point to moment, while others prefer a
notebook and a pencil, this is a good option.

Sharp Scissors

They are small, which is why they are ideal for cutting the
ends of yarns and threads.

Plastic rings

These serve as bases for manufacturing buttons. The rings

metals for button functions are not recommended because
they can oxidize when the garment is washed.
Metal hook gauge

This is the only tool that will tell you the size of your hook.
Do not rely on the size of the print on the hook and always
check the size of your hook with a metal gauge.

Coils

These may contain small amounts of fibers. They are a

great help when working in various colors.

Store your threads in a safe place where they won't get stained. A
large and clean pillowcase, it could be useful for this
purpose.

When not in use, place the hooks in their respective

packages together with a string or rubber band and avoid that you
You can use a cosmetic bag or a safe.
Chapter 4: Basic Techniques

The appropriate techniques to start shaping your project

with hook and thread, those with which one feels will be correct
comfortable while working on a project. Let's start with the
celebration of the hook. There are two ways to celebrate your hook:

It is taken as if holding a pencil - position and apply

a light control on the hook

it is taken in the same way as you would with a spoon of

mix when something of thickness should be mixed.

* And now the thread: a basic technique is to make a slip knot,

Attaching the thread to the hook. Three simple steps to tie the knot.
corridor

Wrap the thread around the left index finger

let the yarn slide off your finger, holding the circle between the
thumb and index finger,

* With the hook in the right hand, draw the circuit and
all the hook.

Next, gently pull on each of the ends.

opposite directions. This will tighten the knot and make it smaller.

Practice, practice and practice!

The thread feeding technique in your work takes a little of

practice. With your left hand, take the thread, and with the palm of your
left hand up, pass the thread through the fingers.

You must practice the celebration of wool so that it 'flows'.

naturally through the fingers. Move your index finger towards
up and down to increase or decrease the tension of the thread.
As you progress, you will feel like you're gaining more momentum and
you will notice how it works better for you, making the
movement be more natural and effortless.

The capture of the spinning technique

This is known as one more thread (abbreviation: I). Your index finger
plays a crucial role in the thread of movements. Every time that
you take the hook, the thread guide, moving your index finger
up and down.

To make a thread envelope:

Pass the hook underneath and over the thread from back to front.
forward.

If you are having trouble wrapping the wool around all the
fingers: instead of wrapping the yarn, just let it flow behind your
index finger, in front of its middle and ring fingers and behind its
pinky finger.

Stitch Chain Technique (CS)

Go to the left, the thread loop over the hook (or it can also be
keep the thread still and adjust the hook accordingly.
Draw the thread until forming a new loop without tightening the previous one.

Repeat the same steps as many times as necessary to

that the chains as specified in the pattern. A good point
to remember when counting the strings correctly is not to count
the sliding loop for the first time as a chain.

To have them later, make sure they are not twisted.

and look for them at the front, counting backwards, but not
include the loop still on the hook.

Single crochet (sc):

Insert the hook into the work (or the second chain of the hook),
wrap the thread around the hook and then pull the thread out
through the unique work.

Wrap the thread again and work through both, loops.

You just made an sc.

Double Half (hdc) Technique

Wrap the yarn around the hook and insert the hook into the work
(or third hook chain);

Wrap the thread around the hook, draw through the single piece and
wrap the thread again;

raffle through the 3 loops on the hook.

Double crochet technique (CC)

Wrap the yarn around the hook and insert the hook into the work.
(for the hook chain);

Wrap the thread around the hook, draw through the single work and
wrap the thread again;

raffle in the first 2 loops only and rolled the thread of

new

draw through the last 2 loops on the hook.

Sharp crochet technique (tr)

Wrap the thread around the double hook and insert the hook into the
work (for the fifth hook chain);

Wrap the thread around the hook, draw through the work and
wrap again;

* raffle in the first 2 loops only and rolled the thread of

new
raffle through the next two loops only and roll the
Hello again, call through the last two loops.

Regarding Chains

This is where the base chain ends and the rows need to be added.
above her. Prepare to make a new line, now
you must spin the chains.

Upon reaching the end of a row, it is necessary to determine the height of the
successive rows and this implies knitting a certain number of stitches of the
chain to take your work to the desired height of the next row.
Note that the higher the stitch, the greater it will be
number of extra chains that will have to be made.

Here is the number of inflection chains you need for

each stitch

sliding point = 1 turn of the chain

* one hook = 1

* half-double crochet = 2

* doble ganchillo = 3

Triple crochet = 4

The button stitch

There is also what is called the stitch of ingots (bars and

point ingots). To do this, make sure that the hook is more
thicker towards the handle, and thinner towards the tip, of any
of those used for other types of crochet.

To make a common gold stitch, its base chain has

that is to be loose. Roll the thread evenly several times
around the hook, pass the hook through a point of the
chain, make one more and go through the loop, and then make one more,
so that it is drawn through all the loops on the hook.
The markings of ingot bars are made in the same way, the
the thread wraps around the hook at least 10 or 12 times, and
the others are drawn through all the loops, except the
last two, which are joined by a fresh envelope.

Hold the thread wraps firmly between your thumb and finger.
index to make it easier to pull the hook through.

Cluster Stitch (also called pineapple stitch)

This is used as an insertion between double crochet rows.

Make an envelope, insert the crochet into a stitch of the row

previous, make an envelope and extract through a loop;

Make another one, insert the hook for the second time in the same.
point and draw through the loop with another;

Make one third more, insert the hook for the 3rd time in the same one.
point and 1 draw;

Make one more room, insert the hook again and elaborate on it.
through another loop, make another one and take out the hook through
the first 8 loops on the hook;

Make another one and it will go through the last two loops, one.
chain, in such a way that a point from the previous row is lost, and
repeat all the steps.

Stinger perch

Instead of using a loose and flat thread, to practice this technique

in one of the following fields, it is recommended to use: thread
thick, firm like DMC 6 cotton crochet cable, DMC special
quality cotton crochet (numbers 1 to 10), DMC cotton knots
(no. 10 to 30), or DMC linen threads for knitting and crochet
number. 3 to 12.
This point is only worked from the right side:

Draw a loop through each side of a point in the row

previous, so there are 3 loops in the hook, including the
made by the last point;

Make one more and pass through the 3 networks;

Draw another loop through the side of the left arm of the stitch
What has just been done to form the right arm of the new one?
stitch, and another loop through the next point;

Make an envelope and extract through the 3 circuits.

If you really feel like moving forward with crochet and

If you want to succeed with your projects, do not be discouraged by your
first attempts. The more you work on your mistakes, the better
they will be their skills.

We have shared very basic crochet techniques in this

section. Start with these until it is time to pass
to the next level with more complex techniques and patterns.

Crochet is like tennis: the closer you place the ball.

On the court, better shots will have.

One should feel comfortable and natural when holding the racket, not
forced. The same happens with the way he holds his hook.
An expert crochet weaver once said, if you are
stressed about something while you are knitting, the stress reveals itself in your
work.

Maybe the thread is too tight or it missed a few loops.

important or the chains? Take all the time to achieve
a good level of comfort.

To summarize:

Some lessons from point to crochet

Learning to make your own clothes in a pleasant way is a

One of the best things you can do in your life. And the best of
all you can feel proud every time you see your
friends or family use your masterpiece.

In the same way, crochet is something more than stitches and

yarns. It is, basically, a wonderful activity that almost everyone
the world would love to accomplish.

Who wouldn't like it? With all those "calming effects" and that
feeling of fullness, learning the lessons of crochet is the
better way to improve your skills.

Contrary to popular belief, learning

crochet lessons are not that difficult. In fact, for that
you can start, all you need is a good needle of
crochet, yarn, measuring tape, yarn needle, and some even
pins.

The yarn

Once the teams are complete, the next thing you have
What to do is learn to keep the thread.

For people who are total beginners when it comes to

sewing in general, the celebration of a thread can be
complicated.

In reality, it just takes some time to get used to it,

it is still important to know the correct way to hold the
materials.

Here’s how:
Hold the thread in such a way that allows you to pass it through
the fingers. The sequence would be: the little finger - under the ring of
finger-over the index finger and the middle finger.

2. You can also keep the thread by the thread loop in the region
of the pinky finger, and allow the index finger to enter.

3. In the celebration of the hook, it would be better to maintain the

shape, hold with a spoon or a pencil. This way, it would be
easier for you to lift the thread of the fingers up to
the "loop on the hook."

These are just the basics. Therefore, one must always

take into account that the wool celebration is actually a
matter of bias. So it would be better to always try your
preferred position until she feels comfortable doing it.
Identify the size of the hook and the threads

One of the most important crochet lessons that you should

learning is about how to identify the right thread and size
of the hooks.

Please note that the sizes, whether for the hook or the thread,
they refer to the breadth and depth of the topic. For example, the
The hook dimension is specified with different letters.

There may also be some numbers, while there are cases in

where the hook size can use both the numbers and
like letters.

So that you can identify what the size is of the

the most convenient hook to use, always keep in mind that in
crochet, the larger the letter or number, it simply means that the
the size of the hook is getting thicker.

On the other hand, the identification of the heaviness of the threads is the
same as the thickness of the thread. But unlike the size of the
hook, the thread is the size specified by a name.

The decrease and increase

When learning crochet lessons, it is also important

learn to decrease and increase the amplitude and depth of
project or pattern.

If you want to reduce the width of a project, deduce some points.

of suture. This can be passed through a point in a row and, to
continuation in the next point.

On the other hand, in order to increase the thickness, everything that has
what to do is insert more dots in a row. This can be done
by the union of two sutures of the same row, together with the
just arriving at a point only in the next row before it
do.
Reading pattern

It is extremely important for a crochet manufacturer

learn to read the abbreviations in the pattern. This involves a little
of time because you have to memorize all the terms and
abbreviations in the pattern.

Knowing that it would only facilitate the process and make your job easier.
fast. It can take a long time if you keep looking back at
its guidelines only to know the meaning of an abbreviation
determined.
Chapter 5: Some tips on the Great crochet

As in any business company, the trick is in

diversify. In crochet, try not to stick to one type of hook. If
if you can afford it, buy an assortment of aluminum, plastic,
wood and steel.

As you work on more projects, you start with the simplest ones.
the more complex ones, you will encounter difficulties with points
determined and with certain threads.

You do not have to give up on that project in the

desperation and move on to the next project. Try changing the
hooks.

Let's say, for example, you have been using aluminum for a
sweater project. The sleeves begin to pose some
problems. Let's see if the change to a plastic or wooden hook
maybe a little smaller or slightly bigger, it can
help. Keep experimenting, the prize may be quite big.

Coils

The bobbins are small plastic devices that look like

identical to the pins of your bread, except that they are larger. They are
especially useful when working with many colors.

Instead of handling the balls of thread, crochet from the spool.

Wrap thread around it before starting and in this way to
Relaxing will be just what I need for the upcoming points.

Always count the chains on the front part of the chain.

You start counting from the first point above
complete the slipknot.

When working with projects, the crochet instructions are

they will indicate how many chains do it and guide you to know
where to start your work in the foundation's chain.

Have a grumble? This is probably because you forgot to do

its inflection chains. The extremes of its work will be seen
"crushed", because there is no space for the rows. To solve
the growl, must unwind the thread again at the end of the row
previous and then make their inflection chains.

Remember, it's okay to keep the thread unwound because

I could make the stitch again, what is not acceptable is that it
rinda!

If she really likes knitting, always have round elements like

rugs and tablecloths, start with the foundation chain and join it
in a ring.

It is the sliding point that connects to the ring. To use a

slip stitch to join into a ring, insert the hook into the
framework of the 2 loops of the foundation chain, and then me!

(Years ahead). Next, pull the hook through

of the chain and the loop on the hook. It remains a loop in the
hook, and has completed a slip stitch and in fact
a ring.

Immediately after picking up the crochet and looking at the books for
future projects, the symbols used in the
crochet patterns. Some crochet instructions
they can be:

written in words, with the initials

Presented as symbols

A combination of written instructions and symbols

It will take some time for me to get to know the symbols and
memory abbreviations. The symbols are symbols
internationally in general, which means that if you want
follow a pattern from England, the symbols used will be the
the same as those of an American model.

And since crochet symbols are international, 9 out of 10 are

the same in other countries.
The symbols are used because they save space and the
experienced crocheters or knitters have discovered that they are
easier to read.
Donna Kooler, (recognized expert in crocheting) says that this
It is really individual, it depends on each person to decide if they prefer
read written instructions or interpret symbols.

His advice, however, is that you have both on hand, if it is.

possible. If a point or a series of points do not work
correctly based on the written instructions, you
you can compare the instructions with the symbols
corresponding.

The error could be just typographical, which is why she suggests

always have on hand, the two instructions, in writing and the
symbols, to knit efficiently.

As she has stated, "the instructions for letters and writings

they serve to clarify each other. If the written instructions do not
It is enough to explain a point, look at the table and vice versa.

Some things are almost impossible to trace, such as cylinders,

while others are much easier to read from a graph,
like lace.

Both types of instructions, symbols and written, have their

Advantages: when used together, they can respond almost to
any question you may have about a point or a
boss.

Whatever you decide to do, remember that the memorization of the

abbreviations will save you time in searching for them, allowing you to
to focus more on your work.

Upon reading the instructions, you will undoubtedly begin to see brackets and the
parentheses. They are used to group related information or
to indicate alternative points. Let's take an example from the book of
Cooler from the Crochet Encyclopedia:

(4 channels, 5 cc in the following chain) in the row

This instruction means that it will leave four raw strings -
here means to jump, therefore: jump four chains. In the
fifth chain, which will make five double crochets. It is repeated all
the process - that is, skip 4 chains and then make five stitches
highs.
Confused?

If you are just starting out, that is perfectly understandable, but like
we have said before, practice makes perfect. And
we could add: practice makes everything more comfortable and
easy!

Don't worry, when you buy a crochet book, the

the first chapters will always be dedicated to abbreviations and
the symbols. And as you buy more and more books, you will see how
that will not even need to read the first chapters.

Look at it this way, when you make a recipe with a cheese from
mark once, and discover why that cheese has that taste
such a distinctive contribution to the taste, that he will obviously want to repeat it.

She is so happy with the way the recipe turned out, that
quickly dives into the trash can to fish for the
cheese wrapper to be able to buy the same brand next time
Well. What is the point of this advice?

Well, the same principle applies to crochet. Keep the label

of the threads he fell in love with. If a project turned out
successful, it is likely that I will repeat the type of thread for a new one
project.

Take note of the brand (the size and texture as well) so that it does not
waste time scratching your head, the next time I go to
purchases for the supply of crochet fabric.

The part called layer – the one that you can see in the
toilet paper labels. It is also used in threads. The
layers refer to the number of strands that are twisted to produce
a thread - usually two, three, or four. But they don't mention the diameter.
of a thread, as they can be large or small.

Some yarns are difficult to use in crochet.

to name any of them, so that if you have a project and the
it requires this type of threads, you should be prepared for
address potential problem areas:
Mohair - this is a soft yarn made from Angora goat hair.
It is an attractive fabric but it is not easy to crochet - unless
that has a very detailed pattern.

Boucle - also an attraction for certain crochet yarns

types of work, but it is not easy to manage because it is a type of
thread that intermingles with tightly packed clusters, and has a thickness
irregular.

And here are the threads that are easy to crochet: acrylic,
cotton, crepe, nylon, triacetate, and wool.

Discount Fixing

Finally: when the work is completed, or if simply

If you want to change the color of your yarn, cut the thread a few centimeters.
of the work. Pull it through the last loop on the hook and
Take it out properly. We will see this loose end later.

Never allow a knitted garment to get dirty.

too much. Careful washing must always be a priority.
day. Do not damage the clothing, but when it is very dirty, it is
it is possible that not all the dirt is removed without scrubbing, and it is this friction
Repeated use can damage the garment.

Make sure that everything being used detergent (soap, gel,

powder, etc.), soak in hot water, and then it should be diluted with
cold water after lowering the temperature.

Make sure the garment is completely covered in the

water and detergent. Allow the detergent to remove the
dirt. Do not rub, and do not move the garment up and down in the water,
since this may cause the garment to stretch.

When shopping for materials to crochet, you should

do it with a little intelligence. The first rule of thumb is
find a reliable store.

A 'good' store generally has a manufacturer inventory.

renowned. It also has well-informed sellers and
competent individuals on site to answer your questions or formulate
recommendations for products and materials.
Finally, a good store will have a generous policy of
returns and exchanges. It often happens that we buy in
excess supply of threads because we overestimated our
needs for a particular project.

When buying the thread, check the seal of the dye lot number.
because colors can vary from one dye batch to another. This may be
it may stain the garment in the future.

High-quality wool yarns can be reused.

When you no longer use that wool garment, do not throw it away. You can extract
the thread and work with it again in a new piece of clothing.

Think ahead. This simply means that when you buy the
yarn and the crochet hook needed to knit, this can look very good
in our hands, but when wearing the garment, it may turn out to be
a disaster.

Remember that threads have characteristics that must be taken into account.
count before starting a project. For example, the fine thread is
good for a type of Victorian carpet, but it definitely doesn't match
to make the best choice for a handle.

A soft thread would make a pretty lace shawl, but it would be a mistake.
for the sweater of a sturdy man.

Line work - you will find this term when you start to
getting familiar with crochet. A row is a group of stitches
crochet from one end of the piece to the other. The rows are worked in
general from right to left.

Count the points as the final work progresses or upon completing a row.
Check your account to ensure that it does not increase or decrease.
a point.

Increase and decrease - these are terms that also

you will find in the crochet.

Increase - the addition of one or more stitches. Increase

the external worked at the beginning or the end of a row. Increase in the
interior is worked within a row.

Reduction - removing one or more points. Decreases the interior.

Works within a line. Decreases external, it was worked on at the beginning.
or at the end of a row.

Random hooks

Time: late 80s - early 90s

Place: Honduras

She was a volunteer with the Peace Corps in that country, and not
we know the exact moment when the idea of her success emerged. She
has focused and decided - two qualities that led her to form
an organized group.

The group started small, but now it has a large number of

followers. And the many followers that resulted later.

An idea with only a solid 'foundation chain'.

The movement that sparked his imagination had nothing to do with

with the Peace Corps or a local event in Honduras for the
women's rights. Her name was Gwen Blakely Kinsler and she was
while she was in Honduras, she fell in love.

With crochet...

A few writers have tried to trace the history of crochet,

but nothing can be established, at least before the 18th century. There was
knitting and embroidery accounts, the great knitters and crocheters
they were gathering loudly that their position in history.
They were more concerned about creation.

And anyone knows that a talented person can be

notoriously creative with the hook (needle) and thread - with just
sitting in silence in a corner, head slightly tilted,
the agile fingers ... and maybe even daydream.

Because crocheting is a relaxing activity, once

that the foundation chain is made, a crocheter just continues
the construction of rows and rows and then makes the points of
suture. And the ties and the triple doubles.

Gwen Blakely Kinsler returned to America and focused on her work.

of attending meetings and seminars, but most of these
they were attended to by the people who had a fondness - and, possibly,
a company of equipment - in embroidery.

Mrs. Kinsler participated regularly because she was a member.

loyal, but I had nothing else in mind: to find the people among the
a multitude of embroiderers who wanted to come together and form a strong core
of crocheters who were proud of their trade and wanted
Recognition. Undoubtedly, camaraderie was also an incentive.
to join.

1994 was the year of Mrs. Kinsler. Upon leaving a meeting of the
Conference on the coupling of chain of tissue points to
she was very excited in the month of August.

It was unanimously decided that the Weavers' Guild

American crochet was going to be formed. It was a precarious beginning.
but Kinsler and others like her worked hard to get the job done
of the clan. It wasn't long before the DMC thread
Monsanto Corporation offered financial assistance and sponsorships.

What started as a solitary hobby for Kinsler

while she was in Honduras, she finally managed to become
a united force of crocheters who are dedicated
completely to the activity in their fingers, every month of the
year. Membership is open to anyone, beginners or
advanced. The Guild has chapters in 40 out of 52 states.

The Crocheters are very busy, as always!

If you think that the needlework industry is on its way out,

he is mistaken. The Crocheters are as busy as a
neurosurgeon, the organic fruit producers, and the
fencing champions. They also share one thing in common.
with the writers. It has to do with the words "the guidelines of
presentation.

The efforts of Mrs. Kinsler and other crocheters who passed on

forming the different organizations and the councils have not been in
empty.
Since crocheting is the most collective way of knitting and
popular, you can find more newsletters and magazines - for not
talk about e-zines and newsletters and community forums
They are asking the crocheters to send their patterns.

According to a crochet businessman, there is a demand

usable crochet hooks and crochet project that
they incorporate a work of beads and different points.

The Yaya squares and baby goods are very good and
still has a large number of followers, but the new
the trend seems to be shifting towards wearing it.

The Afghans were a favorite of many, and it cannot be

the number 1 item on a crocheter's shopping list these days,
but if the blanket has a unique pattern and shows a common design and
the unconventional style, crocheters can still showcase
her Afghan ideas.

This is how the submission process works: a call for

presentation is published, generally in crochet magazines and
electronic journals. A good number of these publications has
an exclusive section for guidelines.

The publication will indicate your preferences regarding the types of

patterns they are looking for. They will say "wearables" if these are what
their objectives, and the guideline to say something like "any laptop from
classic to modern at the hip, while being fun to wear
and fun to knit.

The lowest rates are offered, and some are even offered for
that your image and your product be published. So that not
Do not induce any errors among the collaborators, some will add.
a line saying that they are currently not interested in clothing
as a baby at the moment.

It is then when the presentations must be made.

pre-established for the catalogs, the yarn manufacturers or for
any entity in the needle and fabric trade that
they might be interested in using the model.

If the State's guidelines are "wearable", then you want

increase your chances of contracting published by presenting a
well-researched and well-written pattern.
It is possible that I may have to do research in the catalogs
to dress, as recommended by the Crochet Guild of
America.

When you send your pattern, you will have to review your
calculations (yes, doing the math!) and comparing your measurements
with industry standards.

You will also want to make sure that the thread being used for the
boss, it is available on the market. Just like with the
writers, who sell their rights to the buyer, but so
as soon as your pattern stops printing, the rights must
return to you.

There is a 99% chance that they will ask for photographs and
diagrams in a concrete format.
Presenting the patterns and charging for them is only part of it.
from the image.

What about annual conferences, state-to-state seminars,

and attendance at trade fairs, where cotton and fiber
synthetic converge the industries and show their latest
innovations in thread and fabric?

Crochet is not just for placing on the bed. It is a collection.

dynamic of people who love what they do and are
proud of their creations.

Some crocheters prefer to make it a solitary act. From time to time.

when can you find an ad for a lonely crocheter
showing her designs and the patterns and being willing to
accept orders. Crochet is a good business, and the
experienced crocheters know how to recognize a good piece
when they see it.

Some crochet innovations

It is called diversification. In fact, crocheters know one or

Two things about her. The beads are the latest trend in crochet.
these days.
Do you want a schmoo? You don't know what it is? Schmoos are
mythical creatures that bring joy and happiness to anyone
that surrounds them. It has a curious variety of
They can create and customize schmoos these days.

Oh, has anyone heard about Clover again, the tool of

fork fitting? Or straps made with the cut of accounts
of pearls?

There is a crocheters in cyberspace who speaks her own language, and

She is having a lot of fun. That is the healthy quality.
of crochet.

People like her, who would have liked to have taken that course.
from chochet, to deepen the knowledge they acquired in
the crochet school that you once attended.

Maybe we should have looked more closely at grandma when

their nimble fingers tackled the hook and thread. The Crocheters
they usually live in their own universe, and judging by what we have read
so far, it is a happy universe.

We have read a manual about the grain crochet strings.

recently, and it is fascinating. It was a step-by-step procedure
to work with the string of accounts for acquisitions of
crochet and wool and sizes of ring.

The writer was sharing his understanding of the strings of

accounts and explained their tricks and tips on how to throw from the
thread and the way to obtain the first line of accounts in the thread.

Freeform crochet is another innovation. What is it?

exactly?

We compare it to a kind of experimental cooking without a recipe.

In freeform crochet, it means that we work without a pattern.

It's something like this: take a piece of brittle thread, do

some points until it takes shape, then connect to
another piece of crochet in a different color, adjust the two pieces
together and then put one stitch on top, another one
below, and now add a reason... another point here, there, the time
from one more thread, make rows, throw a ball the best.
 What did you do? Of course it is something that
Definitely worth showing in a crochet forum
in a free format or an electronic newsletter.

Even the crazy shapes, built from nothing, have a place in

the world of crochet. That is why it is called freestyle.
Anything can happen - the sky is the limit.

In a free form, according to a crocheter, it is like painting. It can

born from an abstract idea or a realistic being. It can be 2-D or 3-
D, whatever it is, is always beautiful. Like love, it never
plan, it just happens.
Chapter 6: Spreading the Word; Thank You for Your Love

The American Spinning Council initiated a brilliant idea.

Under the slogan, 'Each one teaches two' is to encourage everyone
national-level teachers to teach the students of
six years old and older, to crochet.

The craft of spinning establishes the lesson plans and tells them to the
teachers who can teach beginners, given that starting
from a string is probably one of the most difficult techniques
to dominate.

Students must use a large hook - H or that

aluminum hook -, since this hook will give them a greater
control of the correct tension.

Most beginners tend to use needles with

too much force. That is why the idea is to establish a
"chain" of crocheters; each one teaches two other people, and
those two people are going to teach two others. The goal is that
everyone - and almost everyone - learns to crochet.

Teachers do not have to be experts in the instructions, these

are clearly established. The instruction sheets
they can download from the Council's website and the certificates
they are awarded at the end of the lessons.

If you think about this initiative, you will realize that the
The Spinning Council is making a last effort to save the
textile industry.

The more crocheters and knitters there are, the greater the demand will be.
of thread and other supplies. It is a proven method to
maintain a particular segment of companies to stay afloat
a float.

However, again...

I hardly believe that the yarn industry is failing in any way.

way. The evidence suggests that it is thriving and making a
great growth. If the needles and the stitches have managed to arrive
in this century, it means that the needle trade has nothing to
What to worry about.
Knitting and crocheting are a fundamental pillar of the
efforts of clothing from a country, and as long as people continue
using your creative inclination, below is the hook and the thread
they will be in the constant supply.

And although the fans were pushed towards oblivion, people all over the
the world still needs sweaters, gloves, hats, and pom-poms.
Who is going to do them?

Returning to the American Yarn Council, its campaign has the

merit, although the commercial motive is blatantly visible. In
first place, urging the teachers to their students in some
a few minutes of crochet every day, these young people will have something
to keep your hands busy.

If it is a more efficient way to keep them out of the

streets and away from drugs, the Hilados Council has just killed two
birds with one stone. They promote the interests of the industry of
yarns, and keep children safe at home.

Instead of getting needles in their arms, they simply take the

Velcro threads and create a piece that can be used or can
turn a hobby into a business venture.

There is something positive about happiness, it is the possibility of saying

I did it myself!

We know many professional women and housewives who

they are experts in a trade and in some way, the use of what
make - whether it's a knitted scarf, a pearl pendant, a
sleeve point - provokes admiration and would provoke the type of
questions such as: "would you consider making one for me," I would pay
for one like this...

In fact, a woman I once met at work was wearing a

set of bracelet and necklace that she had made from some
Japanese glass accounts and that same day, she quit the job with
400.00 dollars the value of the orders.

I didn't expect this to happen, and I never thought it could.

to become a small home-based business. The woman has
now a website and cannot keep up with the orders of
people don't even know who are the ones writing to them daily
email to request orders from such distant places
like Yukon.

I suspect that the same effect is happening with crochet fabric,

those who are using what they do as a source of income.

Do you remember how someone commented that there are dozens of

millionaires in silence all over the world? We wonder what
percentage of them are crocheters, there will be those who earn fortunes
doing what they love most, which is crocheting?

Will we never know? They sit quietly at home, next to the

fireplace maybe, and beating out these wonderful pieces of
crochet that simply gets added to an inventory quickly
rotation.

Who is Martha Stewart?

Who hasn't heard of Martha Stewart? She was the lady who
turned clothing and tableware into a thousand industry
millions of dollars.

But let's leave that to the business analysts so they can

dissect it - all this matter about the amount of money he won and
the use of insider information and any other serious crime of
who was accused.

But let's clarify here. When he was released from federal prison, he
reported that Martha Stewart was wearing a crochet poncho that was
woven by a friend in prison.

It’s incredible, but Martha Stewart managed to divert attention from the
facial lines that he had gained in prison and managed to make everyone
They will worry about the poncho he was wearing!

The poncho topped all the headlines and bulletin boards

crochet community forums. The interpretations of the pattern
the ponchos have been widely distributed, but we cannot
determine if the original dates back to a new creator.
A crochet designer - Lily Chin - tried to replicate and was carrying
her version on the CBS morning show. She called it... the Poncho
Freedom.
Let's put on our thinking cap to think and analyze.
this theme of the poncho closer up:

Famous celebrity; Martha Stewart wears a crochet poncho

while they leave the prison

The poncho was made stitch by stitch by an inmate.

Did the inmate learn to crochet in prison or was it before?

Are you sure that she learned to crochet?

Why do the prison authorities give a female inmate a

hook that could become a weapon?

We believe that the last two points are revealing. We need

broaden our minds a little, take in some fresh air to
that we can think like poetic thinkers of doing. A
A healthy way of thinking is the best alternative.

Isn't it wonderful that people in prison can do something?

constructive, and thus also become citizens
productive, like the rest of us outside the bars?

Is there something about prison life that turns people into

contemplative beings, where they end up realizing that
working with your hands can be one of the best therapies in the
world?

It should not only serve to "let them eat cake." Why not take
the American Yarn Council and tell the various
authorities, "do they allow them to learn crochet?"

A poet once said that it is not the destination that matters, it is the journey.
In crochet, it's not the poncho that matters, but each one of the
creative strokes that form a coherent and beautiful whole.

Nothing too tight, nothing too quiet and

carefree. This is what it means to weave. It is a commitment
between two extremes, a meeting of a row, a chain, a single
point, and two double loops.
Crochet is like life, little by little one becomes. And when it
it comes in vibrant colors and looks amazing. It becomes
a source of pride for the manufacturer, and a source of desire
genuine on the part of others to imitate. Life imitates life.

Citing a study conducted in Atlanta, Cindy Wolff said that there is

about 38 million women in the United States who know
how to knit or crochet.

In 1994, that figure was 34.7. Those who learn to knit and
Those who usually join the lid are women under 35 years old. We have
Hollywood celebrities like Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz that
they are great crochet weavers.
Chapter 7: Reward Resources

It's never too late. Whether you are in your twenties, or

if you are close to 90 years old and your hands allow it, you can
try to start crochet and see if it catches on.

Apart from the 20 books (more or less) that you can pick up at
your local library, there are hundreds more in bookstores and even in
eBay.

Gifts, you may ask? Of course! You can take from

Internet has a vast amount of information available and completely free.

Start with the American Spinning Council

(www.craftyarncouncil.com) and the Crochet Guild of America
(CGOA) at www.crochè.org). Everyone will be waiting for you with the
open arms.

If you are fascinated by history, you can take a look at the

CGOA hook classification that dates back to 1880. And if it hits you.
travel to Canada or take a cruise along the riverbanks
Ottawa, the Canadian Museum of Civilization - minutes from Ottawa
has an interesting collection of crochet.

The collection may be somewhat biased, as Canada is

proud of their Inuit heritage, but our aborigines
could you share some enlightening data about the needle of
crochet with you.

Why wait? Get different chains and start to

be connected now. The wool on top. Make a stitch of
double and triple. And join the club!
Conclusion

There is no law in any country that says that men do not

they can crochet. It's a hobby and the craft is open to
Anyone who is willing to try.

But most crocheters seem to be women, and still

we have to stumble upon a crochet book that is written by
men.

In some aspects, women are fortunate creatures. They go to

climbing the corporate ladder like a man and fighting tooth and nail
teeth and to obtain the management.

If they are made of a softer fiber, they will take the route of the
fiber and the fabric of their talent in the most silent and they will dedicate themselves
only to domestic activities such as knitting, quilting, or crocheting.

We don't know anything about the point and cushioning the industries.
but the crochet seems to have been done by itself. It is from
many centuries old and has its own history, but it has not
folded despite our concern - and the trap in - our
button lifestyle.

Somehow, the crocheted fabric has survived everything. I don't know

they fully embrace the technological changes that have forced
many other industries to disappear from the scene.

Oh, yes, the strength of the hook and the thread is evident.
They are very lively and have not been relegated to the attics to gather dust.
dust and memories.

From rugs and coasters, crochet has graduated with

honors, coming with its great variety of its own styles of the
innovation. Just look around you - you will see how many of the
objects that you see have been made with the skillful fingers of a
dedicated crocheters?

As we have said, women are fortunate creatures. When

they burn out in the office and no longer want to analyze the statements of
losses and gains or the times of lead inventory, have the
alternative to changing jobs or they can test their
business inclinations.
Some love to cook, others enjoy the restoration, it can
they become some gems or directly turn into stones
precious (so that they can specialize in the creation of
Reiki gemstones for example), many others, take the
crochet and move on to the creation of stores, they also choose to go out
from their work, the idea of becoming crafts traders.

Or some take up crochet for its qualities

therapeutic - and only for that reason. And if it is true that crochet is
favorable for daydreaming, well... why not do it in
reality?

To get excited about crochet, I encourage you to get started.

with simple projects - a rug, for example, is like lasagna.
It is the first thing that an individual wants to achieve as soon as
learn the fundamentals of cooking.

The napkin must be the most basic job that one can do.
crochet. And then, when you feel better and more confident,
one can want to make a shawl or even dresses for the children.

The books listed in the references section are excellent

sources of the projects - from the simplest to the most
complexes.

For those who cannot go to the library or bookstore, there it is.

the web. We have unearthed a few websites for you.
These websites - below - offer completely free patterns.
free with detailed instructions.

They do not require you to buy anything or register

for their newsletters. They provide guidelines for an entire
range of projects - personal garments, clothing for
dogs, decorative items, etc. without conditions.

And when it becomes good in the crochet, then you

you will probably see the light about how to connect that person
your favorite so that I can welcome you to the circuit!