Sunday, November 9, 2008

crochet books

For those who are just beginning the art of crochet, you have probably completed many a blanket. Many people enjoy crochet for its relaxing qualities and satisfying results.

Amongst older people crochet is popular as a social activity and to help keep arthritic symptoms in check. Starting With a Beginners Crochet Block If for some reason there is not an abbreviation key then feel free to use any one of the crochet how-to manuals that you have on hand to help you understand the abbreviations.

An afghan blanket can be used as a comforter and as a bedspread. Cebelia yarn is popular all over the world with crochet lovers for its texture, sheen and high quality. So all you need to get going is to find a pattern that includes the stitches that you know, the materials and the right crochet hook or hooks and you are good to go.

Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art. There are free patterns, charts with crochet abbreviations used in patterns, charts for hook sizes, etc.

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