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  Making a big project is fun, but if you don't like a prolonged project, it may not be for you. I find them really fun because you can pause for a couple days, and then continue where you left off. You can also go from a tutorial, or just freestyle it!  This was my first try:  It was mostly perfect, and I added a couple things like the yellow popcorn stitching on the top, a built in bra, and straps. The opaque part is a little loose around my chest, but overall, it looks great. I used this  tutorial as a reference for the top, but didn't follow it exactly. For the popcorn, I used the tentacles on this  octopus tutorial , for the bra, I used this tutorial , and the straps were just peices of yarn on the front and the back, and then I tied them in a bow. 

Eventually, you are going to want to move on to bigger projects. That could include tops, skirts, or other large items. My first was a top. Sadly, it is unfinished, but it still looks pretty cool! I used the Anthem yarn in the spiced plum color, and used half double crochets to build the project. The photo below is about a quarter size of the actual project lengthwise.  Something I wish I knew earlier was that I was missing a stitch on the end of each row, resulting in a slant on the edges of my project. I fixed this problem in future projects by stitch marking the start of each row. Another thing I learned is that hdc are not very opaque. If you are looking for a thicker stitch, I reccomend the hdc herringbone, as mentionned on the post Summer tops. In the end, the project was slanted, but solidly built, and big enough to cover half of my torso.  It was a great learning opportunity for me. Another project I practiced on was the laptop case I made. It had some serious flaws bu...

  If you think that you simply cannot crochet, even though you keep trying, don't give up! Just take a break. When I got tired of crocheting, I tried this fun technique. It is a way to crochet, but on your hands. You can make pretty little bows to wear or to add to any project! Link:  https://ca.pinterest.com/pin/919578817661467454/ You can also just take a break from crocheting!

  Yarn can be very expensive depending on where you go. Micheals sells very expensive yarn. It's good quality, but sometimes you dont need the highest quality. I like buying mine at cheaper places like  Fabricland . They almost always have yarn sales and i've made so many things out of the fun colors of yarn they provide. Otherwise, I recommend a store simply dedicated to yarn, because they too have nice stock. Dollarama also has nice stuff for freestyle, and they usually have nice colours in stock.  This yarn is from Fabricland, and comes in many colors. I've used this for the mini octopus and for two tops. This is the pink, which is my favorite! This one is from Dollarama, and is a little lower quality, but still good for freestyles. I made really pretty bows from this as mentionned on the post Alternitives to crocheting.  This type of yarn labled Anthem has beautiful colors! This one is a little more natural, but you can find blue, pink, and many more colors in th...

  Another way to practice your crochet skills is to buy kits. Amazon has many, and I bought a couple including a plant, a flower pot, and coasters. I also bought a book that teaches you how to crochet different foods.  Crochet books ,  Amazon books  and  Kits  are good options for freestyle  crochets.  SimplyCraftsBySam also makes wonderful kits! Many other kits are good too, but if you're looking for easier stuff, search for beginner friendly kits. They will have easier explanations and sometimes guided videos.  Another thing I love is pintrest. There are so many tutorials and options on what to crochet, and personally, one that caught my eye was  scrunchies ! They are so simple to make, and teach you a whole new level of stitches. I've made so many and they all turned out gorgeous.  Another stitch you may need for your freestyle projects are  Double crochet or  Half double crochet . 

  Freestyle crocheting is a fun way to express your creativity when you are a little more experienced, but still want to learn. My sister bought a little crochet chick, and I decided to make it hats as my freestyle crocheting project. I made a variety including bucket hats, party hats and winter hats. Here they are! This is pits, my sisters crochet chick. I did not make him, but he was my main inspiration.  This is him in the hats I made.  First is his party hat. This was the first one I created.  This is the beach hat, the second.  This is the winter outfit, and the scarf is only composed of chain stiyches. And this is the other winter hat I made, which is more of a party hat style.  You can create these by starting a magic circle and then crocheting from there depending on the width, shape, and colour you would like. 

 There are a couple tips and tricks I wish I knew as a beginner. Here they are: Yarn and hooks:  Yarn and hooks vary from project to project. Yarn size does not really matter when crocheting, but hook size does. You can pick what size you like or you can look for the recommended size which is usually on the yarn wrapping.  I recommend the ones with the colourful case 0ver the metal because they are way more comfy. Other gadgets include needles, stitch markers and scissors. You can buy them on Amazon or at Michaels.  Another thing is eyes for your creatures. You can buy them on Amazon and they are called Safety Eyes. They are super easy to install and look super cute! Here is the link to buy them:  https://www.amazon.ca/sk=safety+eurs&crid=2L10AE1KYVBI2&sprefix=safety+%2Caps%2C1058&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Stitch makers play a huge role in crochet organization, so I highly reccomend that you use them. Here is a link on how to use them:  https://www.youtu...

  Crocheting creatures is how I learned to crochet. My first project was a Woobles kit, and I made an owl. After that, I made many different creatures inculding octopus, bee's and potatoes. There are some new stitches you will need to create these and they are listed below!  These are the ones I made! Andy the owl was my first project, as you can see the stitches are quite wide do to my little experience.  These octopus have little strings attached so I can put them on things like my water bottle and backpack.  Increase (INC) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvD1qrrRX5c Decrease (DEC) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsiVk52_vA I prefer to do invisible decreases when I crochet, so here is that link too! : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aKb9Yu1WzvQ Here are the tutorials for the bees, potatoes and jellyfish. Potato crochet:  https://ca.pinterest.com/pin/919578817661434446/ Mini octopus crochet:  https://ca.pinterest.com/pin/919578817663647401/ Bee crochet...

Crocheting is not a very difficult hobby once you get the hang of it, but there are a couple stitches you need to know. These are the more basic stitches, but other projects require different stitches. Single crochet (Sc) : a single crochet is a simple stitch that you will need to crochet most things. Chain stitch (Ch or Cs) : the simplest crochet stitch you can do.  Magic ring (MR) : A magic ring is the base of most crochet animals and creatures. It is (usually) composed of single crochets.  Make sure to check out the other posts for more advice!

  Hello! Welcome to my blog! Here I will display tutorials, projects and tips on crocheting.  If you have any ideas on what I should crochet, please comment them! If you also enjoy reading, check out my other blog. You can find it at georgiereads@blogspot.com. See projects above!