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How to Buy Crochet Hooks

Many crochet craft enthusiasts choose to buy a set of hooks, rather than one hook at a time. http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/184-6957224-5069050?asin=B000WV84W8&AFID=Performics_Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads&LNM=Primary&ref=tgt_adv_XASD0001 Here’s why. A set of hooks should range from a hook so small that is only has a number, not a letter, to a very large hook. The description in one set of 23 hooks looks like this: Hook Size: 2, 8, 0, 00, I/9, E/4, D/3, K/10.5, F/6, 5, 7, 13, H/8, 6, 4, 11, 14, G/7, 12, 9, J/10, 1, 10, 3. http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-hook-conversion.html This set is very comprehensive. Once you see sizes that range like this, it can get quite confusing, as they migrate from numbers to letters and back. However, a set like this with 23 hooks will prepare you for almost any possibility.

The other option is to determine the precise size you need for the pattern and material you’ve chosen and just buy that one hook and start your own set. It basically depends on whether you are a crochet expert, or just trying it for the first time.

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Joann Crafts

One thing crafts can be used for is making gifts. You can use them as a birthday gift or Christmas gifts and they even make nice gifts at baby showers. With the cake and cookie decorating classes that are being offered, you are sure to be a success at many parties. http://joann.shoplocal.com/joannsalesflyer/Default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2504386&rapid=787629&pagenumber=1&prvid=JoAnnStores-091130CU&promotioncode=JoAnnStores-091130CU Craft making is a creative outlet that can be done on your own schedule. You can do it right from home or in-store with help from instructors. All you need to make crafts is creativity, supplies, and the know-how to make them.

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How to Crochet

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Before You Begin
• Step One: Foundation Row
• Step Two: Single Crochet
• Step Three: Finishing
• Other Popular Stitches
• Projects
• Conclusion
• Resources

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Easter Crochet Patterns

This Easter Crochet Patterns page contains links to the best sites containing tips, links and downloads of various Easter crochet patterns. Sites like Suite101.com offer many tips and suggestions to learn new skills and techniques with your Easter Crochet crafts.

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Joann Fabrics Yarn

Joann Fabrics Yarns are available in super fine, fine, light, medium, bulky and super bulky thread types.http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/supercategory.jsp;jsessionid=726807D036DEFEAB77C3EDB779C4962C.a2p2?_DARGS=/joann/catalog/catalogmenu.jsp.5_A&_DAV=&_dynSessConf=-3649606719793746727&catName=knit+%26+crochet&narrowSelection=false&CATID=cat1780&allProducts=All+Products////Product+Home&superCatName=knit+%26+crochet&supercatId=cat1780&superCatPage=true&header=true A large variety of colors are available both online and in stores. Also available are knitting needles, crochet needles, looms, yarn ball winders, crochet hooks, threads and craft patterns.http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/category.jsp?_DARGS=/joann/catalog/supercatleftnav.jsp_A&_DAV=catName&_dynSessConf=-3649606719793746727&narrowSelection=true&categoryExpand=true&categoryfullPath=All+Products////product+home////knit+%26+crochet////yarn&CATID=cat393847&supercatId=cat1780&lftsuperCatName=yarn&subCatName=yarn

Aside from yarn-related products, Joann Fabrics also offers a variety of other craft items including paint supplies, sketching materials, artificial flowers, clothing patterns and (of course) fabrics.

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Crocheting

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• Crochet Today

• Annie's Hooked on Crochet

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How to Crochet a Hat

• Ear Flaps:
• Make a 4 loop chain in black.
• Row 1: Create a single crochet in the second chain loop from the hook. Continue making single crochet stitches in each remaining loop of the chain. Chain 1 and turn.
• 3 stitches
• Row 2: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the next stitch. Then, make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 5 stitches
• Row 3: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 3 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 7 stitches
• Row 4: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 5 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 9 stitches
• Row 5: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 7 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 11 stitches
• Row 6: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 9 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 13 stitches
• Row 7: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 11 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 15 stitches
• Row 8: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single crochet the 13 next stitches. Make 2 single crochets in the last stitch.
• 17 stitches
• Row 9: Place 2 single crochets in the first single crochet stitch. Single ...

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How to Crochet a Baby Blanket

Turn the squares on their tips so that you have diamond shapes. Refer to the diagram below to see the arrangement of the 84 shapes. Basically, you need to alternate 7 Motif A diamonds with 6 Motif B diamonds.

• Overcast Stitch:

Take one Motif A and one Motif B diamond and hold them together by one edge with right sides facing. It is essential that you try and line all the edge stitches up so that you can sew corresponding stitches together. With your white yarn threaded into a yarn needle, take your needle through the farthest right double crochet back loops of both pieces. Draw the yarn through and repeat the process until you reach the last double crochet on the side. Place a Motif A piece next to the Motif B. Continue overcasting the edges and adding diamonds. It's best to make rows of two first then join the rows together. This keeps the process more organized and neat.

• Scalloped Edge:

Once all 84 pieces are joined, you need to turn the whole blanket right side up so that you can add the edging. Slip stitch then chain 3. (This chain stands for the first double crochet.) Make 6 more double crochet stitches in a top corner chain-3 space. Sequence:' Make 5 double crochets in the next chain-1 space. Repeat this sequence 3 times. When you reach an inner corner of 3 chain-3 spaces, form 1 single crochet, 3 doubles and 1 single crochet in the middle ...

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Crochet

Crochet has been popular with European and American people who enjoy handwork since at least the 1800's. Crochet probably comes from a similar technique, called Tambour, which Europeans discovered when they visited countries in the Far East.http://crochet.org/newslet/nl0997a.html Today, there is a renewed interest in traditional crochet work. In addition, wire crochet is very popular with jewelry lovers.

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