BY RACHEL STINSON
Whether you have been crocheting
for years or you have recently become interested in this popular craft, there
is always room for improvement. Instead of making mistakes on your own, you
should try using these four ways to hone your crochet design and skills. They
will save you time and money.
1.
Watch Online Videos
YouTube is a great resource for
people who want to develop or hone their crochet design. This is especially
good for visual students who want someone to talk to them at each stage of a
project or technique.
Perhaps the best thing about
YouTube crochet tutorial is that they are free. You do not have to spend money
or make any payment. Just browse the videos you are interested in and follow
the channels that you find useful. There is a lot of variety of videos on
YouTube, so spend some time exploring these and other channels. For every one
that doesn’t appeal you, there are dozens of others that you may like.
2.
Download Apps for Your Smartphone
There seems to be an app for
everything, including ways to hone your crochet design. There are quite a few
of them. Most of these apps can be
downloaded for free, but some have in-app purchases that cost a few bucks. In
the long run, it's worth it for people who don’t mind spending a small amount
of money on a convenient way to learn crochet design wherever they are.
3.
Find a Crochet Design Class near You
If you are the type of person who
prefers one-on-one teaching, then you should look for a crochet class in your
city. Suppose you have a craft store near you, there are definitely some
classes that can help you learn new designs for you clothing. Many classes don’t cost anything to participate because the Nike
shoes stores host them to encourage
enthusiasts in the area to shop there.
In addition to getting crochet
tutorial, these classes can introduce you to other people who are interested in
crafts. It's often a big step toward making crochet a more important part of
your life. When you surround yourself with people who have similar interests,
it's a lot easier to devote more time to your hobbies. Also, these people make
great resources that can help you discover other crafty ideas.
4. Learn Crochet Language From Books
When you have the basic of crochet but want to challenge yourself to make more complicated patterns, you should learn the language of crochet so you can read patterns and charts without having to refer to a video or picture.
You can find loads of information online on how to read patterns and understand the meaning of abbreviations in crochet. If you want to upgrade your skills, you should really consider buying yourself a crochet book for beginner. Believe me it will help you tremendously, in understanding how to write patterns correctly. After all that hard work on learning how to crochet you should treat yourself by buying a good crochet book.
5.
Join Crochet Groups on Facebook
Depending on where you live, you
may not have easy access to a crochet design class. If so, you should consider
joining a crochet group on Facebook. It's not the same as attending a class, but
it's very close. Believe it or not, there are thousands of Facebook groups
mainly for crochet design. This means you will need to narrow your options to
choose one that fits your needs.
Some of the groups are private,
so you can join them without worrying about your privacy. You can’t know what
members are posting unless you join the group.
For public groups, go through
recent posts to see which ones feel good to you. There is so much diversity out
there that you don’t have to compromise. If one group doesn’t work, you can
always find another one that matches your skills and personality better.
There is always something new to
learn about crocheting. With these resources, you can keep improving your
designs and expand your horizons. Now
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About The Author
Rachel Stinson has always had a knack for
writing, food, fashion, and places. Blogging has combined all four for her with
an added bonus of enthusiastic audiences. She expertly analyzes real estates, restaurants
and online fashion stores with respect to
pricing and people involved and can express her opinions in an unhesitant, engaging
manner for all matters.
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