Tuesday, October 7, 2008

crochet bikini

Do you know someone who is pregnant and you don't know what to get them for a gift? The early development of the craft of crochet is linked to the imitation of lace and lace making.

Although different kinds of yarn are used by different people for crocheting, a very popular and widely appreciated variety used for crocheting is Cebelia, a 100% cotton crochet yarn. 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. Just be sure that when first attempting to use crochet instructions to complete a project that you choose a beginner s pattern that uses basic stitches, simple shaping, and unadorned lines.

Finding new patterns and resources will help you to become more skilled and useful with your skill. You'll be amazed at how easily and well you pick up the art. You may be able to find places that you can go to download the patterns onto your computer to print off later.

As you practice, you will learn more and more. There are free patterns, charts with crochet abbreviations used in patterns, charts for hook sizes, etc.

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