Wednesday, February 4, 2009

crochet patterns - the way that grandma used to do it

Do you need it to be a basic crochet for a quick project? Young children are often taught crochet to increase their fine motor skills, to help in their learning to count and follow instructions and to bolster their self-confidence.

If looking at diagrams on the Internet, keep a mirror next to your monitor. Suddenly simple crochet patterns are hitting the red carpet at movie premiers and awards shows as movie stars make their fashion statements with these classic designs. There are a large variety of patterns and stitches.

For the more fashion conscious are magazines which display the latest in crocheting trends. Women in the nineteenth century were familiar with crochet and therefore instructions that we need today were unnecessary at that time. By using various combinations of stitches it is possible to create a variety of textures and patterns.

Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art. As you practice, you will learn more and more.

crochet pattern cabbage patch kids clothes - the way that grandma used to do it

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