Monday, February 18, 2013

10 Things I love about crochet

Actually crocheting! 
  • I like to single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, triple/treble crochet, and pick up new and fun stitch patterns.
  • Stitching into spaces.
  • Making shell stitches, v-stitches, bobble stitches, gathers, etc.
  • Borders! Getting creative with borders on blankets is so much fun.

Getting things done!
  • The feeling I get when I've finally finished a project.
  • Giving away finished projects. Especially when the person is surprised at the quality of the work.
  • Using or wearing finished projects myself.

Shopping and gear!
  • Yarn shopping! Online or in a store, both have advantages. In a store I get to feel everything; online I get to read what someone else thought about how the yarn felt (and read reviews to see how it was to work with).
  • Pattern browsing! I just love to dream about what I'll make next. Here again is a good place to read reviews and see what worked, and what didn't.
  • Susan Bates aluminum hooks. So comfortable to use. I like the shorter neck and cut-in slanted throat (rather than a tapered throat and longer neck like Boye hooks).

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