Tuesdday Top List #2

Tuesday Top List #2

Top 5 Reasons to Learn to Crochet
5) It only requires you to work with one hook at a time.
4) Crochet hooks seem to cost less than knitting needles.
3) There are just as many items to make in crochet as there are in knitting.
2) Crochet project tend to be little faster to make than knitting.
1) The basic stitches of crochet (sc, dc, treble and such) are fairly easy to learn.

I learned to crochet years ago. A woman I worked with showed me on stitch the single crochet (sc). With the help of youtube I have learn many more stitches. From what I see online there are not as many crochet blogs out there compared to knitting ones but we are here and on youtube. Crocheters and knitters are a community of people who will usually offer you advice or help if you ask. It takes patience to learn anything new. This is a craft. A hobby as well as a skill. It is not for everyone and that is okay. But if you had tried it and abandon it not because you didn't like it but because you couldn't get the hang of it. Try it out once more. With blogs, Youtube, and groups both physical and online there's a lot of support to help you.

Tuesday Top List

Today Tuesday Top List is a Top 5 List.

Top 5 reasons I love the garter stitch
5)It's the only knit stitch I know so far
4)There are many items that can be made with just this stitch. Blankets, scarves, shawls, dish/washcloths, towels etc
3)Brooklyn Tweed has several patterns featuring the garter stitch like the Tweed Baby Blanket
2)Garter Stitch has a beautiful stretchy texture
1)It's an easy stitch to learn and can be done while watching t.v.

I hear that the garter stitch is one of those stitches that you either love or hate. Well put me on the love team. I think that the garter stitch also highlights certain yarns like those self-striping ones.