About Crocheting tips

Some sites are good to learn crochet stitches like the ones below : http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/

Frequent crochet abbreviations used:
ch - chain
slst - slip stitch
yoh - yarn over hook
sc - single crochet
dc - doouble crochet
tr - treble

Though there are many many types of stitches using crochet, for doing the small projects I use mostly single crochets, doubles and trebles. Once we are hooked, we can create our own patterns and designs!!

Some simple tips

• To start with learning work small circular motifs using various stitches.
• Decide on size for the motifs. Either these can be as single mats on tables, telephone mats etc or can be joined later to form bigger mats.
• To fasten off the end of the thread, weave it through the stitches at the back side.
• When pattern is worked in circles, to increase the round, work 2 dc in a single stitch uniformly across the round. For example 2 dc every 3rd stitch. This will make the pattern flat.
• To join a different colour thread in between, With yarn from back side, yoh, bring the thread through the stitch, insert hook in next stitch, yoh, make a slip stitch with the previous loop, yoh and do the first chain with the new colour yarn.