Thursday, May 15, 2008

knit/ crochet on a dish towel how to - crochet how to

If you don't know anything about how to crochet, there are some things that are good to know. If you know how to crochet or are just learning how to crochet, chances are you are going to be making a baby blanket.

And while most families do not pass along the art of crochet much anymore, there is still merit in this peaceful, beautiful activity. From home d cor to today s fashion, the addition of simple crochet either as the complete design or as a supplemental touch can make an item truly unique. Irish crochet is often considered to be crocheting at its highest expression and is done with the finest thread and hooks in intricate patterns, usually displaying a motif of leaves or flowers set in an open web-like background.

If you can make a granny square you can put them tighter to create just about anything you want. A chain of loops is created, with each new loop catching the thread and pulling it through the previous loop. For instance the first chain, the in use loop on the hook and the to be used stitch running with the row.

The mirror will flip the images to make them left hand interpreted. In the past it was very common to work directly from a picture of finished work or from a sample. Forums are places you can join, mostly free of charge, and get to know fellow craftsmen.

Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art. Or, as mentioned before, dishcloths are easy patterns for beginners.

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