Let’s Learn to Loop!
Crocheting (AKA looping) is an art that is not too hard to learn—trust me, I’ve tried many forms of art. We all start somewhere, and with crochet, that may be with a tangled string of yarn intended to become an amigurumi. You will become better with each skill learned and each skill practiced. Take it one skill at a time.
I break crochet down into mite-sized pieces. Start where you need to—but be sure to start!
What the Loop is Crochet?
It took me a very long time to learn crochet, much due to the inaccessibility of resources to learn it. This is why I’m here, to help you get started and get looping.
The Looping Tools
It doesn’t take much to start crocheting. However, be aware that it’s a slippery slope and you will quickly acquire more yarn and hooks than you will ever need.
Loop Anatomy
Did you know there are 27 bones in your hand? There are almost as many parts that make up a crochet stitch. That is an exaggeration, but there are several parts: