| My oldest daughter once asked me, "How did you | | | | stitches that you'll need to learn, if you don't already |
| learn to crochet baby blankets?" I told her that my | | | | know how. Most times the patterns will have |
| grandmother had taught me the basics of crochet, | | | | instructions for the basic stitches and other more |
| such as how to make a chain, single crochet, double | | | | advanced stitches. If you're new to crocheting, I'd |
| crochet, etc. I also told her that another good way is to | | | | suggest starting out with a very basic pattern. I've |
| read books, especially pattern books, to learn more of | | | | found fairly easy patterns to follow are granny |
| the difficult stitches. (This was before the days of | | | | squares or ripples. |
| internet research!) | | | | If your pattern calls for stitches that you're not familiar |
| These days I would suggest that anyone wanting to | | | | with and the instructions don't seem clear, do another |
| learn how to crochet baby blankets, or any other | | | | search for videos using that specific stitch in your |
| crochet items, should go online to watch videos. The | | | | search term. For example, in Google or YouTube you |
| reason I suggest videos as opposed to just books is | | | | might try searching for "double crochet stitch" or |
| that in the videos you can see how to hold the yarn | | | | "double crochet stitch video." |
| and hook, as well as any other steps needed to make | | | | Another great way to learn is like I did, by having |
| certain stitches. | | | | someone experienced show you. If you don't have a |
| I've found YouTube to be a great resource in finding | | | | grandmother, mother, aunt, etc. who is skilled at |
| these videos. You simply type in "crochet" or "crochet | | | | crocheting, try asking some of the women you |
| baby blanket" in the search bar and you'll find lots of | | | | associate with such as co-workers, church groups, |
| how-to videos. | | | | friends and other family members. Many churches |
| You can also go to Google and type in the words | | | | have a time when the ladies get together and bring in |
| "crochet videos" or "crochet baby blanket videos" to | | | | their various craft projects. This would be a great |
| bring up lots of results. | | | | resource. |
| Of course, there are many different patterns for baby | | | | Good luck! |
| blankets and afghans. Each pattern will have different | | | | |