Many people, when hearing the word crochet, instantly conjure the image of an elderly woman sitting in a chair, crochet hook held firmly in arthritic fingers as she concocts another table doily. If you know how to crochet or are just learning how to crochet, chances are you are going to be making a baby blanket.
Many projects were simply not documented, and a creation, or sample was passed down to the next generation to work their own magic from this sample they had in front of them. It will make it easy to just flip it over when crocheting the next row. And if you are really ambitious, make a scarf! It can be any width, and any length.
Another good thing about crochet symbols is that they are international, so no matter where the pattern comes from, the symbols will usually be the same. Crochet patterns are really easy. If you are a beginner and frequently lose your place, write the patterns on lined paper, one instruction at a time.
Also take a look at the crochet instructions to determine the materials needed for your project. Various resources like craft books, crocheting magazines and crafting websites offer complimentary crochet afghan patterns. Women in the nineteenth century were familiar with crochet and therefore instructions that we need today were unnecessary at that time.
It doesn't end there. Once you have practiced and feel you are ready to try an easy pattern, you can do a search online for a scarf pattern, which is what most beginners start out with.
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