Beginner Crochet

REAL Men Crochet!

Here are two videos I stumbled upon about men crocheting! It's not just for ladies, in fact, knitting (which is similar to crochet and has been around for centuries) was originally done by men! The second video is about a college football star who knits for fun and profit, selling his creations to his fans.


UPN News Segment on Men Crocheting (although they keep saying knitting)




ESPN Segment on Ian Johnson: The College Football Star Who Crochets

Beginner Crochet

Crochet Dishcloth in 30 minutes (14-minute fast motion video)

What a great idea for a beginner crochet project: a dishcloth! The video is in fast motion so it's actually 14 minutes, but it's a start-to-finish video showing this woman make a dishcloth.

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Benefits of Crochet

Ever since I started crocheting, I've come to realize a few benefits.

Crocheting is relaxing. Now, I didn't really feel this way when I started with my beginner crochet projects, but once I got the hang of it, it was very relaxing to just sit in a chair and crochet. Once I really started getting into crochet, I could relax my mind completely to the point where I could actually do other things while crocheting, like watch television... which brings me to my next point...

Crocheting can be a social activity. Crochet seems like a solitary activity, but you can crochet with others and socialize. I started alone but now I occasionally meet up with other beginner crochet hopefuls and we chat while crocheting. I often crochet while on the phone.

Crochet can save you money. This was one of the big reasons why I started crocheting. Crochet is one of those crafts which you can create items that normally could cost a bundle. Ever seen crochet hats on eBay? Slap a name brand and you're pretty much getting ripped off. Doing crochet yourself can save you a bundle and you're participating in every step of your creation.

You're creating tangible, useful objects with crochet. This is the number one reason why I started crocheting. I wanted to make blankets and hats, but I'm thinking about starting my first crochet sweater soon. You can actually use these things, and you get the extra satisfaction of creating it. Even with my beginner crochet projects I felt a satisfaction. It's also great for making stuff for your family or friends. Some people even make a business out of selling their creations!

You don't need a lot to start crocheting. All you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Even simpler than knitting! :P

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The Possibilities of Crochet




This involves a little more than beginner crochet techniques, but it gives you an idea of the possibilities of using crochet. Crochet isn't just for hats and blankets!

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Creative Video!

Don't think that just because you are learning "beginner crochet" that you can't get creative! Watch this video of a woman who takes a simple design and makes a neat little fortune cookie out of it!



Even beginner crochet techniques can be used to make really neat creations.

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Crochet History

Crochet as we know it today developed sometime in the 16th century in Europe, but its origins are still yet unknown. Theories suggest that crochet originated in Arabian peninsula, the Far East, or South America. There is one theory that suggests crochet was developed from Chinese needlework which was spread throughout Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, before making its way to Europe.

Regardless of its origins, crochet became quite popular and was celebrated in the West by the 18th century.

Beginner Crochet

I love crochet! It's one of my favorite hobbies, and I only started last winter. It can be kind of daunting for the beginner crochet, but once you get a hang of it, you can easily crochet simple items like blankets, scarfs, hats, and socks without even thinking about it. I've talked to friends and even watched television while crocheting. Once you get started, it can actually be addicting!

If you are looking for beginner crochet resources and other cool crochet stuff you've come to the right place.