A half what??? A half double crochet!

Hopefully you are having loads of fun learning how to crochet. Crocheting is much easier (I think) than knitting and is so versatile. 

And, hopefully you are ready for the next crochet stitch. 
Today's video demonstrates the Half Double Crochet stitch.  This is a great stitch.  I like it for projects that do better with a dense stitch. It is not a airy, lacy stitch.  This stitch will keep you warm in the winter!

Enough with the crocheting fluff.  Let's get to the crocheting action:

I don't know about you, but it seems like this is the best time to learn how to crochet.  You will have plenty of time to practice the stitches and be ready to crochet many wonderful projects for this years holidays.

The Next Crochet Stitch!

Now, let's get into some serious crocheting!

It's time to learn a fundamental crochet stitch.  It's called the "single crochet" stitch.

In the video below, you will be guided every inch of the way to becoming pro at crocheting the single crochet stitch.

Then, after you learn how to do single crochet stitches, you will be ready to crochet a darling hairband.  The video shows you step by step how to crochet the cute headband.

So, let's get started!

You are now well on your way to becoming a crocheting expert!!!  Keep on practicing!

In case you need any of the supplies in this video, here are some links for you  :)

The First Crochet Stitch!

Do you have a crochet hook?

Do you have some yarn?

Then you are ready to start crocheting!

Watch the Beginning Crochet video lesson below and learn how to do the beginning crochet slip knot and crochet chain stitch.

Practice your first crochet stitch and then practice some more.  The next lesson will be the single crochet stitch (in the next blog post).

If you want, at the end of the video, there is a friendship bracelet you can crochet.  If you would like the same type of 100% cotton yarn that I used in the video, here are some links for you:

Mostly have fun with this popular needlecraft :)

Crochet anyone?

Start the year with a new (or renewed) hobby --

CROCHETING

yay crochet!!!

I've been crocheting since I was around 10 years old and love it!

So in honor of this wonderful hobby/craft, I will be teaching several, (more like dozens), of crochet classes right here on the Mom of 5 Daughters Blog.

If you have never crocheted before, but want to learn, these crochet classes are perfect for you.  

We will be starting out with the most basic of basics in the world of crocheting.  You can do it, I promise!

The first crochet class (intro video) covers what you will need to get started.  It is kind of boring, but necessary.  Then, the next crochet class (that will be posted tomorrow) will be lots of fun.

Ready to begin?  Of course you are :)

If you don't want to leave your house to get the crocheting hooks and yarn you will need, here are some options:

I can hardly wait for the next class, I hope you are excited too!!!

Crochet Accessories!!!

Here they are ------ the crochet accessories.  There is the crochet heart, the crochet poinsettia, the crochet butterfly, and a crochet flower.  The flower is an older pattern that has already been covered, but I decided to throw it in too (since it can also be attached to a hairband or whatever by way of a button).

First, the crochet heart.  This design is the easiest and works up the quickest.  Someday, I'm going to make a Valentine heart garland for my fireplace using this crochet heart pattern.  Enough said, here is the link to the you tube "how to" video I made:

How to crochet a heart video

Next, is the crochet poinsettia.  I love this and it is very fun to crochet.  I think it will be very pretty for you on a sweater or coat in the wintertime.  The crocheted poinsettia would also be so cute on your purse or handbag or crocheted hat.

Here's the link for the "how to" video for the crocheted poinsettia:

How to crochet a poinsettia video

Last, but not least is the fun crochet butterfly.  This one is a little more involved.  It has a yarn color change and some back and forthing for the antennaes and wings.  But it works up quickly after you have completed one of them and kids (girls mostly) love them!
Here's the link for the "how to" video for the crochet buttherflies:

How to crochet a butterfly video

Oh, the flower can be found in an older post at:  How to crochet a flower

One more thing, these crochet accessories for hairbands, sweaters, hats, bags, bedrooms, or towels, etc., can also be crocheted with crochet thread instead of yarn.  The items in the picture below are done with a size "F" hook and size 3 crochet thread.  The crochet thread gives them lacy, delicate look.

And just one more thing again, if you are interested, here is a link to the you tube video I did for crocheting the hat:

How to crochet a hat video

What fun projects and I love projects that I can make for myself and as gifts for others.  These crochet items fit the bill ;)

I hope you have so much fun making them!