Needlework Monday - Crochet With CroSheille Episode #1

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Hello everyone and Happy #NeedleWorkMonday! I am so excited to launch Episode 1 of ‘Crochet with CroSheille’ on DTube! Since I first started sharing my crochet work here on Steemit I’ve been asked several times if I could start a tutorial series for beginners and share what I do. I’ve always wanted to do this but just couldn’t find the time to get started back then. So here I am now getting things rolling!

NeedleWorkMonday

For those of you who haven’t came across my blog yet I would like to give you a little background of who I am. You’ll find that I post about family, homeschooling, DIY, health, photography, essential oils, natural birth etc., but most of all I love writing about and sharing my passion for crocheting! In July of 2017 I started the #NeedleWorkMonday weekly initiative to bring other crafters together to share our work and inspire each other. It has grown tremendously since then and so many valuable connections and friendships have been made.

If you do any type of needlework ie. crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, needle felt, bead work, quilting, upholstery etc., you are welcome to join us! What you do is use the #NeedleWorkMonday tag on Monday’s and share the projects you are working on or have completed. Don’t feel you have to wait until a project is finished before posting it. We love seeing projects come to life and encourage that you share your process pictures along the way ;)

Supplies

In this first episode I decided to share some supplies that are good to start with. I feel when learning about a new craft the first thing you need to know is what supplies and/or tools you’ll need to have to get started.

Supplies:

Crochet Hooks
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape
Mini Supply Pouch
Tote Bags for Storage and Travel
Worsted Weight Yarn

My favorite crochet hooks are called Boye because of the smooth rounded tips. They don’t snag your work or get caught in your projects like some of the other rough edged ones. I suggest to focus on getting a size K (10 1/2 or 6.5mm in U.S.terms) crochet hook to begin with because it’s thicker and will be easier to control when first starting out. I also suggest purchasing one skein of worsted weight yarn.

You’ll need a pair of scissors (small or regular sized) to cut away your ends on finished projects and a tapestry needle to weave them in. Measuring tape comes in handy when measuring head circumference when making hats as well as determining other measurements when following patterns. Having a mini supply bag to put these mini tools in will save you from losing them and help you keep them in good condition. A bigger tote bag is good for holding and protecting your projects and yarn and for taking your projects on the go.

Crochet For Beginners

These tutorials will be very basic and starting from the very beginning of crocheting. I want those of you that have never dealt with yarn or never picked up a crochet hook to be able to follow along with me comfortably and feel confident that you too can crochet. If you stick with me you’ll be making hats, scarves, blankets etc. as time goes on. We’ll take it one step and one stitch at a time ;)

To All of my #NeedleWorkMonday friends I would really love and appreciate your support with this new project of mine. I know you’re probably thinking,

Will this pregnant lady just sit down and rest? Ha! 😅

Y’all know me I have to stay busy and keep moving, challenges keep me alive and motivate me! For you advanced crocheters even though I am starting out with very basic tutorials I would still love your support also and to help spread the word that I am starting these tutorials. I am so grateful for Steemit and other social media plattforms that are helping us keep crafting alive!!!

Amazon Link to Tote Bag

All photos are my own and were taken with our Cannon EOS Rebel T6.