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Thursday
12Apr2007

Crochet Basics

mohair granny square.jpg 

There are a handful of simple techniques you'll need to know for most basic crochet patterns.  Just remember to keep a loose hold on the yarn, don't worry about mistakes, and have fun!

Reader Comments (5)

Great tutorials! I hope you don't mind if I refer people to your site to learn the basics when I post some easy pattern tutorials on my blog.
April 18, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterLeah
This picture (of the mohair granny sqaure) is what got me inspired to learn to crochet. May I ask what yarn you used?
March 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDonna
Dear Donna,
This is a lace weight mohair. I'm not sure which one it is specifically, but here is a link to our mohair page. Check out the Haiku, Kid Seta, Kid Silk Haze, and Kid Silk Spray, they are all very similar to the yarn used in this image.
http://purlsoho.com/purl/products/yarnlist/fiber,11
March 4, 2008 | Registered Commenterpurl bee
Silly question - but how do you make a slip knot?
June 27, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
Here is a great tutorial for making a slip knot for crochet
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2008/02/video-tutorial.html
June 27, 2008 | Registered Commenterpurl bee

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