I think this is a great resource to learn how to crochet:
http://www.nexstitch.com/free/pdf/Anatomy_of_a_Stitch.pdf
Also, this site shows you how to read a crochet pattern and has diagrams too: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/tip_crochet.html
Friday, 20 January 2012
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
| Crochet Hook Size Conversion Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (mm) | Japanese | UK / Canadian | US |
| 2 | 2/0 | 14 | - |
| 2.25 | 3/0 | 13 | B/1 |
| 2.5 | 4/0 | 12 | - |
| 2.75 | - | - | C/2 |
| 3 | 5/0 | 11 | - |
| 3.25 | - | 10 | D/3 |
| 3.5 | 6/0 | 9 | E/4 |
| 3.75 | - | - | F/5 |
| 4 | 7/0 | 8 | G/6 |
| 4.5 | - | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | 8/0 | 6 | H/8 |
| 5.5 | - | 5 | I/9 |
| 6 | 10/0 | 4 | J/10 |
| 6.5 | - | 3 | K/10 1/2 |
| 7 | - | 2 | - |
| 8 | - | 0 | L/11 |
| 9 | - | 00 | M/13 |
| 10 | - | 000 | N/15 |
This site also has much more info on the subject:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4867471/Conversion-Chart-for-Crochet-Hooks-and-Knitting-Needles-Metric
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
24 Days till Christmas Countdown!
Who doesn't like free patterns????
For our Family at Christmas time, we always had a tradition of making ornaments for the tree. I would like to offer free ornament patterns so you may share with your family. I would like to invite some of you to design your own ornament pattern to share with everyone. In keeping with my tradition I will give you a free hat pattern of choice for sharing your pattern with others.
One pattern will be posted each day on my blog to countdown till Christmas and will be offered FREE to everyone. Please share this with Family/Friends so they can also get their free patterns!
Contest rules:
1. Must be your own original design.
2. Must have photo included.
3. Please include written pattern that's easy to follow and make.
4. Please email to forever.hooked.designs@gmail.com
5. I will post winners as soon as I have all 10!
6. Deadline is Friday, December 3rd.
I'm looking for 10 designs and it will be the 1st 10 ... SO GET YOURS IN FAST!
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