About Needlecrafts: Spotlight on Crochet

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Needlecrafts From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor This week we're taking a closer look at crochet. I want to be good at crochet but I haven't taken the time to learn enough, so this roundup is for me as much as it is for you. Happy crafting! Crochet for Beginners This article covers everything you need to know if you're totally new to crochet, including what supplies you'll need, how to hold the hook and basic stitch instruction. Search Related Topics:  beginner crochet  free crochet stitch instructions  Basic Crochet Scarf Summer is going to be over before we know it, so now would be a great time to start a super simple crocheted scarf. This one is just single crochet stitch, but you could always jazz it up with stripes if you're feeling fancy. Search Related Topics:  beginner crochet  crochet designs by amy solovay  How to Crochet a Granny Square The classic design most people think of when they think of crochet is the granny square, and they're actually not that difficult to make. Search Related Topics:  granny squares  beginner crochet  easy crochet patterns Granny Square Patterns Now that you've got the basics down, here are a bunch of great ideas for different kinds of grannies and what to do with them. Search Related Topics:  crocheting in rounds  free granny square patterns  Related Searches Crochet Patterns Crochet Yarn Knitting & Crochet Crochet Jewelry Crochet Crochet Featured Articles Aimee Ray's Sweet and Easy Jewelry Book Review The Embellished Sock Book Review Birthday Cake Quilt Block Pattern Projects to Sew with Placemats Two Ways to Stitch a Pineapple Basic Peyote Stitch Toggle Clasp   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement