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Introduction - Hook, loop and shape!

No, this isn’t some sort of an abbreviated strategy to bait your fiancé into marriage. First you hook the poor, unsuspecting fellow, loop him into the marriage cord and then shape him to suit your taste. The male species are a lot smarter these days and it will take them lock, stock and barrel before they would even consider crawling towards the bait.

01. About Crochet - To set crochet apart from the rest of the sewing crowd, we’ll make some distinctions:

Crocheting is a type of lace needlework that involves interlocking loops of a single thread, using a hooked needle.

02. Tools - Many crochet instructors will say that all you need to get started are your hook and ball of yarn, but you really need more than these. We gave you the parts of a hook and the different sizes, but we’ll get into more detail here, as it is the “star” tool of any crocheting project. If there were no hooks, there would be no crochet.

03. Techniques - Proper techniques begin with how to hold hook and yarn correctly so that you’re comfortable with them when working on a project. Let’s begin with holding the hook. There are two ways to hold your hook:

04. Great Tips! - Like in any business undertaking, the trick is to diversify. In crochet, try not to stick to one kind of hook. If you can afford it, buy an assortment of aluminum, plastic, wood and steel. As you work on more projects, going from the simplest to the most complex, you’ll encounter difficulties with certain stitches and with certain yarns.

Conclusion - There’s no legislation in any country that says men can’t crochet. It’s a hobby and craft that’s open to anyone who is willing to try. But the majority of crocheters seem to be women, and we have yet to stumble upon a crocheting book that’s written by men.

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