Crochet: Knitting: Crochet for Beginners (Sewing Hobbies Quilting) (Crafts Crochet Needlepoint) by Dorothy Smith Page B

stitch and it results in tightly woven material. A single crochet is abbreviated as sc on most crochet pattern books.
     
    To make a Single Crochet Stitch, you must first begin with an ample amount of chain stitches. Then you make a new loop on a secure chain stitch. Take note that you cannot do this on the chain loop on your hook.
     
    If you did that properly, you will find that you have two loops on your hook. Finish your single crochet stitch by pulling a new loop of your yarn through both of these loops. This will result in one remaining loop. Repeat these steps as needed.
     
    If you make a mistake, you can pull the yarn gently to unravel it back to where you want to start again.
     
    Making a Double Crochet Stitch
     

     
    A Double Crochet Stitch is considerably looser than the Single Crochet Stitch, a tiny bit looser than most crochet stitches. These are often used to make very comfortable scarves and sweaters, since looser stitches are softer to the touch.
     
    To start making double crochet stitches, start by making fifteen chain stitches, and wrap your hook with your yarn from front to back.
     
    You will then have to put your hook through the first two front loops, and slide it under the fourth chain stitch from your hook. You will have to yarn over your hook again after doing this.
     
    Make three more loops on your hook by pulling wrapped yarn into the chain stitch. To do this properly, try to gently pass your wrapped hook through the chain.
    Now pull the hook through the first two loops that you find on your hook, and put the yarn over your hook once it is done. Then, pull your hook through the last hoops that you see on your hook. This completes your double crochet stitch. You can repeat this as needed.
    If you find this difficult, you can try practicing this stitch for at least ten to fifteen minutes a day. You will soon get used to the motions, and you will be able to perfect this stitch in no time.
     

Chapter 5
Create Your First Project
     
    Now that you have mastered the basic knots and stitches for crochet, you can now move on to making your first project. You might want to try something smaller and less complex like a scarf, or a blanket. This is also the time when you can now pick which color of yarn and which kinds of materials you want to work with. Any color will do, even the ones with multiple colors.  But before that, there are some tips you might want to know and to remember so you can work so much faster.
     
    Learn How to Make a Turning Chain
     

     
    Knowing how to make Turning Chains is quite important when making any kind of crocheted projects. This is needed so you can change your stitches’ direction anytime during your work, and it can also help you create the height you need in order to make your next row of stitches.
     
    This is usually considered as the first stitch of your next crochet row, except when you are working with the single crochet stitch. Turning Chains are actually chain stitches. To make a turning chain, you will have to consider which stitches you are using.  A single crochet stitch will require one chain stitch to accomplish a turning stitch. A double crochet stitch will need three chain stitches to make a turning chain. Turning Chains will depend on the height of your stitches, and you will simply have to adjust the number of your chain stitches
     

Chapter 6
Simple Crochet Patterns
     
    These are a few simple crochet patterns that can help you accomplish many crocheted crafts. With these patterns, you can easily create blankets, scarves, accessories and anything else you would like to make. Try these simple crochet patterns to make your next projects a whole lot easier and faster too.
     
    Chain stitch accessories
     

     
    You can make beautiful necklaces, bracelets and anklets with some beads and a simple chain stitch.
     
    First, determine the whole length of your project.
     
    Then, before you make the knot and the chain stitches, slip all the beads you