Crochet 101 - Materials
Before you can crochet anything you need to have the right matierals. This, first & foremost, is going to be at least one hook & some yarn. There are a few more things I would suggest getting your hands on to make the hooking a little easier. Let's get started...
Yarn
Now that you've gotten your materials gathered. Let's talk about yarn.
The yarn aisle at your local craft store can be an intimidating place, especially when you don't have a clue what you're looking for. I will tell you, starting out, it's best to stay clear of yarns that are too fuzzy, frilly, or thick. Once you find your groove, then I would start experimenting with different types of yarn.
My all time absolute favorite yarn to work with is "I Love This Yarn!". Yes, that really is the name of the yarn. It is soft, strong, just thick enough, comes in a rainbow of colors, doesn't fray too easily. "I Love This Yarn!" is readily available at Hobby Lobby for under $4.00 a skein. This yarn is also put on sale every 3-4 weeks.
If you do not have a Hobby Lobby near you, some other good yarn choices are Caron Soft, Red Heart Soft, & Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarns. I have used all of these with great success.
The yarn aisle at your local craft store can be an intimidating place, especially when you don't have a clue what you're looking for. I will tell you, starting out, it's best to stay clear of yarns that are too fuzzy, frilly, or thick. Once you find your groove, then I would start experimenting with different types of yarn.
My all time absolute favorite yarn to work with is "I Love This Yarn!". Yes, that really is the name of the yarn. It is soft, strong, just thick enough, comes in a rainbow of colors, doesn't fray too easily. "I Love This Yarn!" is readily available at Hobby Lobby for under $4.00 a skein. This yarn is also put on sale every 3-4 weeks.
If you do not have a Hobby Lobby near you, some other good yarn choices are Caron Soft, Red Heart Soft, & Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarns. I have used all of these with great success.