Friday, October 31, 2008

free crochet

Beginners crochet patterns can find you a new and improved stress reliever with this fun arts and crafts hobby! Even if you aren't already familiar with crocheting, you can easily learn this great creative skill as well. Antique crochet has a lot of character, and so antique patterns are searched for by those looking to recreate classic styles and projects from a time gone by.

In the 16th century nuns taught the craft to their students and it became a recognised accomplishment of a high-born lady. 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. I ended up at Wal-mart late at night browsing through the craft aisles and inevitably drawn to all the cool yarns.

You can get detailed instructions online and more patterns than you will ever use in your lifetime. Unlike knitting, crochet uses this single starting loop to work a row of individual chain stitches. They have books that contain patterns and detailed instructions on crocheting.

Just get yourself a crochet tote bag (or crochet one yourself) and you are ready to go. Keep in mind that patterns can be adapted to suit the purpose of the project.

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