Crochet Reference meterial

https://s5.postimg.org/7hb9vbz7r/stichin_sista_pic.jpg ##### Hello Stemians I have had a busy few days trying to get this post together. I've lost count of the times I got fed up and wanted to give up, but I'm not one to just give up, so here we are. ### Yay! This post is all about Crochet stitches it is aimed at novices who have rarely if ever picked up a crochet hook and will be useful as a reference with my future crochet tutorial posts. **Lets get down to business** **_The equipment_** You don't need a lot of equipment to crochet, in fact, you can start with just four items: * Yarn * The appropriate sized crochet hook for your yarn (hook size is usually printed on the handle) * A pair of scissors * A yarn needle I know now your asking but how do I know if I've got the right sized hook for my yarn. Well it's fairly simple it should give you a recommended knitting needle size (usually in mm)for crochet you go up one full size. ###### *Example* This label recommends using 8mm knitting needles so I will use a 9mm crochet hook https://s5.postimg.org/r23l3c3yf/yarn_care_lable.jpg [This link](http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html) may also be useful when trying to get the right hook But remember crochet is an art form and therefore is open to experimentation and self-expression. So shake it up try different hooks and see what happens. **_Now for the how_** In crochet there are seven basic stitches and all other crochet stitches are variations or combinations of theses stitches. Here is a table of [ The Basic Crochet Stitches](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Apzrb9BHpP5rgaAHnK6bNVla2t9Qdw ) that I made for use when teaching. https://s5.postimg.org/72vp74u13/Basic_crochet_stitch_table_001.jpg I have also made an instructional video just for all you lovely Steemians https://youtu.be/NuuoSa4C6a8 In the above video, I have shown you how to start using a chain which is how you start if your working straight but in my experience, most crochet is done in the round, So I have found this fabulous tutorial by B.hooked crochet https://youtu.be/2vqy3gn0Cfw You can use either of these techniques to start working in the round. I personally prefer the magic circle as I think it gives a nicer finish especially on things like hats etc. But if you find the magic circle too tricky but want your work to close up in the centre you can always stitch it closed when weaving in your ends (it's not as neat but it does the job) **_One last bit of useful onformation_** Here is a video I did on the different parts of the crochet stitch: https://youtu.be/O0qOZNMzDPE I hope this post has been useful and I would appreciate any feed back https://s5.postimg.org/d9p67pd6v/l2_ASS.jpg