5 Tips If You Are Learning How To Crochet

Harry wears an olive green version of the Super Simple Crochet Beanie.

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Hey Crochet Friend!

Just checking how your crochet journey is going!? I know, I hear you! Learning to crochet can be so frustrating when it doesn’t go smoothly!  Hang in there, you will figure this out! I do have some tips to help navigate this tricky process. 

1)Give yourself the chance to make mistakes. In other words, don’t expect your first (or second) attempt at crochet to produce a perfectly symmetrical king size blanket! Mostly because that is a massive undertaking but also because you have to practice all the stitch work on a small sample size square.

2)Learn in small doses. Honestly, you’ll get better results from a 10 minute hyper focused crochet session than you ever will from a 3 hour binge!  

3)Take the time to watch the video tutorials. Do yourself the favour, watch the Will Travel For Wool Tutorials. They outline all the information you will require to get started and you can replay the any parts you need to see over and over again.

4)Put the distractions away. This simply means “turn the tv off”!! Go on, it’s just for 10 minutes!

5)When you get frustrated, put it down. Truly, walk away! Give your hands and your head a hot minute to rest and come back to the project with fresh eyes.  

Cheers, Jennine

Looking For Some Crochet Help?

Jennine holds yarn and a crochet hook in hand to create a Slip Knot.

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Hey Crochet Friend!

If you are interested in learning to crochet you can download a free copy of my SUper Simple Beanie crochet pattern by signing up to my newsletter! Once you have your craft supplies gathered, the next step is to watch the super helpful video tutorials I have prepared, available 24/7! You can find the links to all the videos on the last page of the Super Simple Beanie pattern that was sent to your inbox!

Getting started for you might mean learning the very first stitch to any crochet project which is called Slip Knot. Followed by creating a Foundation Row and How to Crochet A Single Crochet Through The Back Loop Only. 

Or, if you know all these techniques but just need a guide to walk you through the pattern process, you can follow the links found in your pattern to The SSB - Getting started and The SSB - Finishing. 

All I’m trying to say is consider me your personal crochet guide, and I am here to help you!!

Cheers, Jennine

Gather Your Crochet Supplies!

Yarn, Crochet hook and the SSB Pattern.

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Hey Crochet friend! 

Have you downloaded your Super Simple Beanie crochet pattern? If not, grab your free copy when you sign up to the WTFW newsletter! If you have, I am going to gently nudge you to go to the craft shop of your choice and get your supplies ready! Below is a supply list for an absolute beginner (meaning you don’t have a crochet stash supply to dip into yet!)

You will need:

-2 x balls of yarn at least 100 g each. This can be any fibre that you like the feel of. I would recommend Wool, Wool Blends or Acrylic. Just make sure the ball band says 8 Ply or Double Knitting Yarn. Just FYI…I wouldn’t recommend cotton as it will be a very flimsy hat!

-1x 6.5mm or Size K Crochet Hook. This is easy, just grab a hook that is metal, plastic or wood. As you crochet more and more you will learn what type of hooks you like to work with. Double check the size as this will effect the fabric you make!

-1 x Wool Needle. One of the giant size ones that are either located with the crochet hooks or over in the sewing notions area!

-Measuring Tape. Make sure this is flexible and not a ruler… I explain this in the SSB tutorial Part 1! 

-Scissors for snipping and your phone for the pattern and tutorials. 

Once you gather all these supplies, you’ll be ready to get started! 

Cheers, Jennine