Crochet Basics: Holding a Hook & Care Tips
Achieving mastery of any craft requires knowledge of, and experience with, the tools used for the craft. Learn two basic ways to hold a crochet hook and some useful recommendations, that will help you master the art of crochet. Crochet hooks require a certain level of care, so here are some tips and tricks to help you out. There are two basic ways to hold a crochet hook: the knife hold and the pencil hold. Crocheters are very opinionated about which is the proper way to hold the hook, but, trust me, it...
Crochet Essentials: Hook Sizes & Tips
Most crochet hooks are a similar shape, but they come in many different materials. One of the hardest things when I first started to crochet was keeping control of my yarn. For this reason, I highly recommend bamboo, wood or plastic crochet hooks to start. The good news is, plastic and bamboo crochet hooks are quite inexpensive and can be found in a lot of dollar stores. Anyway, which type you use is up to you. Some people prefer the warm feel of wood or bamboo; others prefer the cheaper metal ones – try v...
Exploring Knitting Yarn – Part 1: Types and Characteristics
It is important to note that using different yarn fibers with wield different results in your knitting project. If a pattern specifies what yarn to use, try to use the exact yarn or something similar in fiber content. I hope this little guide has been helpful in finding out what materials to choose and how to use them. If I forgot anything, please let me know down in the comments. I would love you to share any tips you have about the fibers you love as well. Have a great day!