Crochet Easy - What Shall I Make?
For all those who have just taken up crochet - whether you have crocheted in the past and have been "away" from it for a while, or you have just begun to learn the art - I want to speak with you today about some of the things you might like to think about when deciding what to make. At this point in your crochet life, you don't want to be getting yourself stressed by selecting projects with too much shaping, or by selecting intricate patterns that you are not yet familiar with. To get the most enjoyment out of it you want to be able to 'crochet easy' - that is, relaxed and peaceful.
So what sort of easy crochet projects should you look at? The best starter projects are ones which can be made from basic square or rectangular shapes, crocheted in basic stitches. You can do all sorts of things with work such as this. Just to get your creative juices flowing, here are a few I have thought of:
* A simple 'tote' made of 1 rectangular piece, lined with something
sensuous, colorful, cute, or otherwise interesting, with a pair of handles, perhaps in wood, or bamboo, or anything else that takes your fancy
* Ditto in a much smaller version, but lined with a light, washable
plastic or terylene (shower curtain material), and including a clasp -
would make a lovely make-up purse
* A scarf in soft, fine yarn - do it on a big hook and make it light
as a feather
* You could make some pretty pot holders in a good cotton yarn -
easily washable and always handy - just remember to pad them
so they are heat-proof!
* How about a lovely bookmark, crocheted quite tightly, in a silky
yarn with a soft sheen - you could put some pretty embroidery on it
* Or how about making a simple stuffed toy, for some little person
you love, with various rectangles and squares?
Now it is up to you, and I am sure you will find something that you will be really glad to make. I hope you enjoy all of the creative process and that you will crochet easy as you go!
Just in case you are having trouble deciding what would be a good basic project to get started on, you will find many especially selected pattern books and other resources on my blog, so head on over there and take a look around. There is helpful hints and tips on Get A Handle On It All, and Granny Square Crochet. You will also find there a link to a terrific book I have found which will take you by the hand from the basics of crochet and teach you all you need to know, as well as giving you some great ideas on the way. Enjoy your craft - crochet easy!
So what sort of easy crochet projects should you look at? The best starter projects are ones which can be made from basic square or rectangular shapes, crocheted in basic stitches. You can do all sorts of things with work such as this. Just to get your creative juices flowing, here are a few I have thought of:
* A simple 'tote' made of 1 rectangular piece, lined with something
sensuous, colorful, cute, or otherwise interesting, with a pair of handles, perhaps in wood, or bamboo, or anything else that takes your fancy
* Ditto in a much smaller version, but lined with a light, washable
plastic or terylene (shower curtain material), and including a clasp -
would make a lovely make-up purse
* A scarf in soft, fine yarn - do it on a big hook and make it light
as a feather
* You could make some pretty pot holders in a good cotton yarn -
easily washable and always handy - just remember to pad them
so they are heat-proof!
* How about a lovely bookmark, crocheted quite tightly, in a silky
yarn with a soft sheen - you could put some pretty embroidery on it
* Or how about making a simple stuffed toy, for some little person
you love, with various rectangles and squares?
Now it is up to you, and I am sure you will find something that you will be really glad to make. I hope you enjoy all of the creative process and that you will crochet easy as you go!
Just in case you are having trouble deciding what would be a good basic project to get started on, you will find many especially selected pattern books and other resources on my blog, so head on over there and take a look around. There is helpful hints and tips on Get A Handle On It All, and Granny Square Crochet. You will also find there a link to a terrific book I have found which will take you by the hand from the basics of crochet and teach you all you need to know, as well as giving you some great ideas on the way. Enjoy your craft - crochet easy!
