A long time!

I hate that it has been so long since my last blogpost! :( Life has taken many twists and turns since I last posted. In the meantime I have been crocheting and now things are leveling out so that I can get back to the blog! :D Yay!

I've had a lot of people mention that they want to learn how to crochet, and after several posts on the subject, I've decided that the best thing you can do is grab a book for beginners and look up every stitch via Youtube! Youtube is an amazing tool that wasn't around when I learned to crochet. I had a library book and learned to crochet backwards, if that makes any sense (it's a variation of continental style). I still crochet this way but have learned how to instruct others in the more traditional methods. Youtube could have prevented this! I have been learning how to knit using Youtube and the difference is unreal. I particularly like The Knit Witch's videos. Don't let the name fool you, she also demonstrates how to crochet as well.

This is a link to her feed on Youtube:
The Knit Witch's Feed

As far as patterns go, I am working on creating some that are for the beginner, but you can also build your skills with.

I will be posting a couple patterns that are crocheted in the round. One is a basic or "foundation" hat using the chain, half double crochet, and slip stitches. It will be good for people wishing to practice increases and crocheting in the round. The second will be a potholder. It is in the round (even though it is square) and it uses the chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitches. There is a color change and even a slip stitch embroidery on this one, so it's more advanced but will be excellent for people trying to get their tension even and who want to follow a pattern and who want to add color. It also has increases (this makes the corners of the square) for practice in shaping. If you have any questions about these stitches, check out Youtube, but I will try to find a link for each stitch to accompany these patterns.

Stay tuned!