Tuesday, July 15, 2008

how to crochet with photos

Crocheting is therapeutic. And not only is it a hobby that you can have fun with and use your imagination but you can really be industrial with it.

These magazines deal with the different kinds of patterns, tips, ideas as well as more information on the subject. In the 1840s crochet instructions began to be published and so crochet became more popular. Crochet can help with dexterity; help with eye-hand coordination; help develop concentration and can be incorporated as part of other crafts.

I have known three housewives who have gone into crocheting, first as a hobby, and then into business, making sweatshirts, shawls and pillowcases in different designs and different colors. You can learn different styles and create new shapes. If you don't know of anybody that crochets, check online for some good tutorials on how to crochet and read patterns.

Just like any craft, you have to enjoy it and truly have a passion for it to produce great works of yarn art. Remember that perfection is not necessary.

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