Beginning attempts at crocheting

 Well, the next hobby I wanted to try is crocheting. I mainly wanted to give it a shot because I have two wonderful little girls and I thought it would be interesting to make then toys of out yarn. So, I purchase a Crochet set from amazon.

 

It is the BeCraftee Crochet Hook Set with Ergonomic Handles for Extreme Comfort. Perfect Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands, Smooth Knitting Needles for Superior Results & 22 Knitting Accessories. I have to say since I’ve been using it, the grip on handles feels great and don’t bother me at all. There are so many accessories that I don’t even know what they all do.

Now, I didn’t know a thing about crocheting when I started. So, around Christmas time the site Craftsy.com offer a discount on their annual membership. I think you could purchase the member ship for $3 instead of their full price. The site has classes on Fabric Crafts, Yarn Crafts, Food, art and living such as home décor, gardening and writing.

I decided to start with the Startup Library: Crochet by Salena Baca. I haven’t finished the course yet, but I’ve learned a lot. I’ve been able to the chain stitch and the single crochet. I’ve started with some simple patterns to practice but it isn’t much yet.

 

As you can see, my current project isn’t completed yet. I think it might be a play scarf for my two little girls. I’ve been working on it for bit, but I never expected or realize how much time is putting into crocheting. The biggest issue I’ve run into so far is when I’m trying to hook some yarn. I don’t know if it is a problem with the size of the hook or the yard but sometimes my hook goes right throw the yard and it splits. It makes it bit difficult to perform a single crochet, but It still is possible. Does anyone know what causes it?

Currently, I’ve only been working with chain stitches and single crochet. The class by Salena Baca also covered half double crochet, double crochet and triple crochet. After learning the different techniques, it’ll cover how to read a crochet pattern and then go over some projects such as headbands, scarfs, cowl and a bulky hat. I have to say the one I’m looking forward to most is the hat. I’m from Michigan and during the winter, it can get so cold. I have such a big head that it makes it difficult to find hats that fit. Maybe, I’ll be able to crochet a warm hat for myself.

Now, my eventual goal is to make some amigurumi figures. I saw an interesting guidebook for making Harry Potter characters. Hopefully, I’ll be able to do that at some point. However, I may focus on animals. I think my interesting all started from this little creature right here.

 

At one point, it was my daughter’s favorite toy. She received it from her baby sister when she was in the NICU. Hopefully, I’ll be make something similar and be able to donate it other children at the hospital.

I think for this week, I may try my ice cream maker out again. I have a new recipe that will hopefully taste better than the last one.