| Some people look at a crocheted item and are | | | | avoid a color variation in your finished project. When |
| convinced that it is just too complicated! In reality, | | | | you go back to purchase additional yarn for your |
| crochet is series of yarn or thread loops fashioned in | | | | project, the color lot number may be different and you |
| such a manner as to form a particular pattern. There | | | | will not be able to see the difference until after you |
| are some basic tools that are needed to cause this | | | | have added the yarn to your project. Yarn types can |
| effect. I have listed them below. | | | | be found in crafts stores also or ordered online. It |
| - Crochet Hook - A crochet hook can be found in any | | | | would be a good idea to research the different yarns |
| craft specialty store, hobby shop, or even some | | | | to see what you like best. However, your crochet |
| department stores. Please note that depending on | | | | pattern will help you with determining the yarn type |
| what the pattern for your crochet project calls for, that | | | | needed for your project. |
| will determine the size hook you will need. Some | | | | - Crafting Needle - If you know what a sewing needle |
| crochet hooks are numbered sizes and some are | | | | looks like, then you will be able to identify a crafting |
| alphabetical. Most patterns will indicate both. The | | | | needle. The only difference is that a crafting needle is |
| smaller the number, the smaller the hook and the larger | | | | much larger. You can actually find varying sizes in one |
| the number, the larger the hook. Alphabetical sizes of | | | | pack. The crafting needle will be used when attaching |
| course, progress with the order of the alphabet. | | | | pieces together or applying a design to an already |
| - Yarn or Thread - There are a variety of colors and | | | | crocheted piece. Choose your crafting needle size |
| textures of yarn or thread suitable for crocheting. | | | | according the yarn or thread weight or texture. |
| Yarns come in different weights and color lots. Always | | | | Remember, these are the basic tools needed to start |
| pay attention to these two items when purchasing | | | | your crochet project. Depending on the pattern that |
| yard or thread. Buy all of the yarn that is needed for | | | | you choose and your skill level, there may be other |
| the project at the same time with the same color to | | | | materials needed. |