A 20-page pattern booklet, Crochet From Start to Finish.ing, is included with the VHS tape. Contents: 8 Chapters The Basic Stitch Yarn, Hooks, Gauge Increasing, Decreasing Granny Squares, Changing Colors Textures, Seams, Trims, Blocking Afghan Stitch, Bead Trimmed Bag Hairpin Lace & Broomstick Lace Pineapple Designs, Filet Crochet & Irish. Oct 18, 2017 Crochet hooks with handles were eventually replaced by one-piece crochet hooks formed from tapered steel rods. Steel-rod crochet hooks had been manufactured as early as 1860, when steel became more readily available, although the round or hexagonal rods were difficult to hold, and the hook easily rotated out of position.
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Hooks-Only Crochet From Start to Finish Paperback – November 1, 2006 by Carol Alexander (Editor), Lisa Fosnaugh (Editor) 4.3 out of 5 stars 11 ratings. House of White Birches #104027, Hooks-Only Crochet from Start to Finish. By Carol Alexander, editor. Published in November 2006 DRG. A really good information book about the craft. I have bought some good books recently as I am only just beginning to crochet. But this book is slightly different it actually explains the wools, the stitches and the hooks as well as giving you a photo step by step way of how to do each stitch.
Do you have a skein of Lion Brand Homespun in your yarn stash? Do you also have a corresponding skein of worsted weight yarn in your stash? If so, you can whip up the easiest crochet cowl in no time flat! Grab your hook and start your engines!
Easiest Crochet Cowl
This EASY crochet cowl uses two strands of yarn and a large crochet hook. By holding the two strands together we are able to create a super chunky, quick-to-work-up cowl. Definitely a beginner-friendly crochet pattern!
Lion Brand Homespun yarn is a favorite of crocheters and knitters alike. It seems that when we’re first starting out, we all gravitate to this yarn. I know I did! The colors are gorgeous and the wavy texture of the yarn is visually appealing. The problem comes when we start to crochet and the texture gets caught on the hook or is otherwise difficult to manage.
By holding a strand of worsted weight yarn next to the strand of Homespun, the stitches are easier to see, and definitely easier to crochet.
If you, like many crocheters, have a random skein of Homespun in your stash, this cowl pattern is a great way to use it up – and would make an excellent, QUICK gift!
You only need one skein of worsted weight yarn and one skein of Homespun per cowl. Sweet!
Materials:
Lion Brand Homespun yarn (one skein, “Painted Desert” colorway pictured)
Worsted Weight yarn in corresponding color (Brava Worsted in “Silver” pictured)
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Crochet hook in size 9mm
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written in US terms.
Hold the two strands together as you work.
Work in a spiral throughout – meaning no joining or turning at the end of each row, simply keep on crocheting. It is not necessary to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row but you may find it helpful.
Find the free pattern for the matching ear warmer here.
Pattern:
Row 1: Ch-50. Join to first chain without twisting (if you can!). Ch-1, hdc in each stitch around. Do not join, work in a spiral for remainder of pattern.
Rows 2 – 25 (or until you run out of either yarn): Working in between each stitch from the previous round, Hdc around. (50)
To finish off, sl st in next 3 sts. Clip yarn and weave in all ends.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting this EASY crochet cowl!
Other easy crochet patterns:
This post is not just for beginners but we break it down to give all the information that a beginner would need to purchase their first crochet hooks. As with any new craft there is a host of materials that you need to get to work. Luckily for us, crochet only requires a hook, yarn and a pattern. With so many choices for each of these on the market I wanted to make sure that beginners new what they could choose from and understand the differences. In this post I will walk through crochet hook materials.
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Before you Pick your First Hook:
If you missed the first post in this series we talked about the terminology of crochet hooks. We walked through the anatomy of a hook, the types of hold of a hook, and hook types. Starting at the beginning isn’t always fun but it is important that you understand what supplies you are using and to understand why some cost more money. It is always your choice on what you want to us, but being educated is helpful when making that choice.
Crochet Hook Materials:
The most common hook materials are aluminum (Susan Bates and Boye hooks), plastic/acrylic, and wood. Once you start looking at the higher end hooks you will find materials like bone, ivory and more.
Aluminum:
Let’s start by looking a aluminum hooks. When you go to your local big box store you will find Susan Bates and Boye hooks that are aluminum. This is the most common starter hook for most crocheters. The price point for these hooks is on the lower side so it makes the investment in a set of hooks easier to justify. Although these are a great beginner hook we need to consider a few things.
Aluminum hooks, or metal hooks, tend to be more slippery when working with your yarn. This will be one of the considerations when selecting the type of hook that you want to purchase. What this means for you is that the yarn should slide off the hook faster than some of the other material. Aluminum might be a good choice when you want to work quickly or if you have a yarn that has a lot of texture to it that would stitch to another material.
Aluminum Brands:
Wood:
Wood hooks, also a common option at big box stores, have more drag to them. Since wood is more porous than aluminum it will grip the yarn a little more. You will notice this more with natural fibers. If you find that you are working too fast and the stitches are falling off your hook or you are not able to control the size of the stitch well, try changing to a wood hook. On the reverse if you find that you are super slow and the stitches are sticking as you work with a wood hook, try changing to another material.
Wood Brands:
Plastic/Acrylic:
Plastic hooks are also very common to find. These also are a fast moving hook. I would classify these between the aluminum and the wood. Although that is my classification for them it will depend on the yarn that you are using and your own personal way of working the stitches.
Plastic/Acrylic Brands:
Why you should have more than one:
I have talked about swatching more than once before and the importance of it for your finished project. There are time when people think that they don’t need to do a swatch, if the size doesn’t matter as much, but it is always important. Doing a swatch allows you to see what the stitch pattern will look like in the finished project. One of the things to consider is how does your gauge and the look of the stitch change when you use a different material.
Although I have a go to hook choice I do have a wide range of materials in my hook case. It is important to me to have options so that I can change to get the right gauge and look that I want. It may seem trivial but just by changing the material can change the gauge of your project just enough to get you where you need to be.
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Remember-you don’t need to purchase every hook right out of the gate. Start with the hook that you need for your project, typically the H and I sized hook are the most common for worsted weight yarn. From there work on trying different materials to see what you like. This really is a process of trial and error to see what suits you best and your style of crocheting. Don’t be afraid to try something different until you get the results that you want.
Taking Care of your Hooks:
No matter what you choose to have in your collection of hooks it is important to take care of your hooks. There are many options of ways to protect them. One of the ways is with a case, or a box. Make sure that when you take your hooks with you they won’t get broken by throwing them around in your project bag. Also consider that if you purchase wood hooks it is suggested that you use an oil to routinely maintain them.
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Here are some of the wonderful companies that we shared with you in our Stocking Stuff post this past holiday season. Be sure to check out their websites for all of the crochet hook accessories you might need. Although we are featuring one of their products in the photos they do have multiple options.
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