Why it's Great to be a Crocheter: it helps with dexterity it helps with eye & hand coordination it helps with concentration it increases math skills it is relaxing to do you can add it to other types of art you can make stuff to give, or keep you can do it with a brother, a sister, or friend you can do it snuggled up with Mom or Grandma and best of all, it's fun!! |
What You'll need:
I know sometimes it can be hard to find someone to teach you how to crochet. I was lucky, I had my Mom to help me, and then I was able to join her local crochet club and I learned even more! If you want to give the gift of crochet to someone, here are some materials I recommend to get you started:
- Four-ply yarn (also known as worsted weight). Acrylic works best as it doesn't stick to the hook like cotton does. Make it a light color also to make learning easier.
- Plastic tapestry needles to weave ends in.
- A good pair of scissors. Blunt ends work well, just make sure it's not a pair that was used on paper as that dulls the blades.
- A good crochet hook that's easy to hold. A size "H" or "I" is great for first-timers.
- A little pail or lunch box to tote everything around in. I have one that's clear plastic, and like that I can see what's inside.
- A small bag of pony beads. You'd be surprised how easy it is to add beads to your projects.
- To complete the gift, a great how-to book; or you
can do like I did -- give a ball of yarn, a hook, and be willing to sit with your friends in the playground. It's a lot of fun to share what you know.
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