Learning to crochet is one of the most rewarding hobbies I have learned.  My mother taught me to crochet when I was very young, and so many years later, crochet is one thing I still love to do!  And it seems the more I crochet the more I learn.  Crochet is just one of those hobbies that you never stop learning.  There is always some new thing to learn or discover, or invent yourself.  For some truly unique crochet afghan patterns please visit here.

Reading a crochet pattern is much like learning another language!  Until I learned all the abbreviations, it helped to make a small chart on them and keep it with the pattern I was working on for a quick reference.  It also helped to just follow the crochet pattern/instructions one step at a time and do the “work” as you read the crochet pattern.

My First Crochet Tip is a Money Saving Tip as well!

I hope to be able to share with you some tips I have learned along the way in my learning to crochet journey.  The first crochet tip I have for you might save you a dollar or two in your crochet budget.  While it may seem like a small item, it has become a huge help when crocheting a pattern where a lot of counting is needed,

Craft stores sell these stitch and row counters.  I have seen all sorts of them in the crochet and knitting sections of craft stores.  I have even seen electronic ones!  Don’t waste your money!  Use one of these instead: