Crochet and knitting are some of the best stress relievers out there. They help your body relax while taking your mind from life’s daily challenges to a whole new world of knitting or crocheting. When a project is completed, it gives the master a sense of satisfaction.
However, if you are just starting out on your adventures, you may find it quite boring and stressful. It takes a lot of patience and practice, but remember… practice makes perfect! Once you get used to it and master the basics, you’ll love it so much that you’ll never want to put it down.
To avoid some of this stress, you’ll want to start with very small and simple projects. You’ll also want to use a plain worsted yarn—not a fancy boucle, eyelash, or other yarn that’s difficult to work with.
There are many different hook and needle sizes you can use; If you are a beginner, I recommend using at least 5.00mm; anything smaller than that will only increase your frustration.
I recommend starting with making simple aprons or dishtowels. These projects are very small and give you a lot of practice in getting started and finishing. You see your improvements from project to project, but if you’re working on a big project, you’ll see your improvements towards the end. This can be very discouraging because it makes you want to go back and redo everything, but at the same time, this is the last thing you want, you just want to move on with your next project.
So you see how starting with small projects is a great way to learn to crochet or knit. Not only that, your seams don’t have to be perfect because you’ll only be using them to wash your dirty dishes, and trust me these dishtowels work like magic whether the seams are even or not.
You should use 100% Cotton thread when making a dishcloth, it is very easy to process, perfect for dishcloths and scrubbing. It’s amazing how this yarn can act as a washer when knitted or crocheted.
The best way to learn is for someone to teach you, but unfortunately not all of us know someone with these skills. Thanks to the internet, there are many free online articles and video tutorials today that will teach you how to knit or crochet step-by-step, from start to finish.
You can shop online for all the supplies you need like hooks, needles, yarn and pattern books. Shopping online may cost you shipping, but you’ll have a much larger selection to choose from. There are also sites where you can download all kinds of free patterns.
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