Reddit reviews Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K
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These silvalume hooks is made of lightweight aluminumEach hook undergoes a special anodizing process that etches away all surface impuritiesEach hook is heat treated for strength and durability and polished for a velvety smooth finishThese hooks famous in line head helps reduce wrist motion for fatigue free crocheting and helps you maintain a more consistent gaugeEach gift set contains six hooks in us sizes 3.75-mm, 4-mm, 5-mm, 5.5-mm, 6-mm and 6.5-mm
Personally I think if you just gave them an exact list it would be easy for them to pick out the items themselves. Then you could pick out a pattern for them and hand that out when you teach them. I think squares is the easiest to start with so I would make potholders. You could tell them to get:
You've got the right idea about starting off practicing small and then doing something as big as a blanket.
That striped blanket in your post isn't actually difficult in terms of stitching, it's difficult in terms of the constant repetitive motion and general motivation to complete a large blanket.
I made a waffle stitch blanket for my stepbrother for Christmas, and it took 100 hours to complete. And the stitch was a double crochet, which is taller than a single crochet. I can't even imagine how long it took to complete that single crochet blanket.
I'm not saying this to discourage you from making a blanket! If you want to make a blanket, do it! Just keep in mind the reason people are making those comments on that blanket post is because blankets take a looooooong time to make, especially if the entire blanket consists of a small, compact stitch. A blanket was the second crochet project I ever did, it was a granny square blanket (lots of holes) made out of wool (expensive) that looks butt ugly. I never bothered to post pictures of it anywhere. And I was sooooo tired of making it and sooooo broke (damn wool) that it's not even big enough to cover a twin-sized bed, lol. It just sits folded up above my desk.
Generally, it's a good idea to make a "swatch." This is like a little sample of the stitch. You'll learn how the stitch looks in real life and how it feels to crochet it. Also, ravelry.com is a great website to find all sorts of neat stitches and blankets. Great place for inspiration (so is this subreddit.)
I feel like making a wool blanket is a little ambitious for a beginner project. A blanket? It'll take a long time, but sure. A wool project? Might be expensive, but it'll be soft and nice. A wool blanket? That's a big, expensive project right there. You might be taking on more than you can handle.
Price is another factor - that waffle stitch blanket I made, even with Caron One Pound (cheap-ish bulk acrylic yarn,) was $100. So, $100 for the cheaper, larger skeins of yarn. But if you have the funds for a lot of wool and price isn't a limiting factor in your crochet journey, then more power to you!
My first crochet project was a simple double crochet scarf. I bought a pretty skein of yarn (try to make sure it isn't super dark so it'll be easier to see your stitches,) a set of aluminum hooks, and watched this video and followed along.
Anyways, I hope this post was helpful and I hope you enjoy crocheting! Feel free to ask any questions, this subreddit is very nice. :)
Redheart yarn- it washes well (when you have a completed piece), and is very durable.
For hooks get this and use the green one for starts.
These are my favorite hooks, but this set only comes with F through K.
You start with a cheap set of standard hooks, some worsted weight yarn in a lighter color and YouTube tutorial videos. :D
It is a generally inexpensive, easy, and creative hobby. :D I wholeheartedly support people learning. :)
I got these!!
Just the basics starting out.
Red Heart brand Super Saver Yarn is available at almost any place that sells yarn, if you go to Hobby Lobby get "I Love This Yarn" brand yarn. Both of those are "Worsted Weight" which is what 99% of the beginner patterns will call for.
Pick up this Set of Hooks, also available at any place with yarn.
Buy a Yarn Needle.
This shopping list should cover all you need to get started.
This wonderful item is decently below $20 even with shipping, and while it might not look like it's that necessary for life, it's definitely something I need for stress relief :)
I just have a random assortment of crochet hooks right now, so I only do projects that can work with the ones I own. Having an entire set (at least of the basics that are used for a lot of stuff) would be wonderful.
Where's the aspirin?
That book(it's pretty good) + yarn (go simple with a basic yarn in a basic color, no frilly stuff, it makes everything harder) + a set of hooks.
Make sure the yarn you get is the right size for at least one of the hooks in the kit. It's easy to figure out by a little symbol on the band of the yarn you buy. Don't worry, the vast majority of yarns you get that aren't super small or super big will work with those hooks.
I remember when I was college bound!
Crochet hooks! and she'll obviously also need yarn.
Surprise me if I win! Thanks for the contest <3