Good for you Sue. Love that you are working to keep your brain sharp. I hate the saying, "Can't teach an old🐕 new tricks". I say excuses, excuses, they're like A-holes, we all have'em and they all stink! We should all try to continue learning no matter the age. God bless you 😘
I'm literally crying how do people make whole outfits out of this? I've been trying to learn for 3 years!!!!! Edit: I give up. I'll donate all my stuff I cant do this. This is so painfully confusing Edit 2: I figured it out and now I have my own little business of selling crocheted bees! Please enjoy my rollercoaster of emotions Edit 3 HOLY COW THATS A LOT OF LIKES! Thank y’all! Crocheting is still going strong.
Ha ha ha I love the whole journey! But I'm glad that you figured it out! I just started yesterday and I'm getting very frustrated. My grandmother has been crocheting for years and she tried to help me, but video chatting just isn't the same. But seeing something like this is reassuring. I'm gonna keep going and keep learning.
For all the people getting frustrated: I got stuck on the first row for MONTHS; I could do the first basic stitch but when it came to making the second row, I just kept getting stuck. Today, I gave it another shot and I finally managed to overcome that burden and now I'm on the way to my first actual project! Keep trying :)
@@kessiagrace So, It seems to be that you are making your chains too tight. Try to loosen up when your pulling it through!! Doing to tight can make the holes almost invisible 🥲
Today is the first time i went to my grandma’s house since she died over two years ago. I was totally overwhelmed by nostalgia and grief and love all mixed together. I found her old knitting basket and inside was a project that I had started with her over 20 years ago (a pot holder lol) that I abandoned because it was too hard for me. She saved my little scrap of messy yarn all these years 🥺❤️ I feel a longing in me to try it again in her honour and I have to say, this video was WONDERFUL! Perfect pace, easy to follow, and it touched my heart that you added in a tip from your own grandma about threading the needle ❤️ thank you so much for your time and guidance
💜🥺 I worked on my very first crocheted blanket while I stayed with my grandma while she was in the hospital. It turned out alright but you can definitely tell it was my first. My grandma passed away a few days after and I just cherish that janky blanket now lol🥰
Finally a video that goes through everything I need! To fellow beginners, it helps to watch multiple people explain the same thing slightly differently, emphasizing different things, etc. Keep watching videos, and it will eventually click!
If you guys are still having trouble, there’s no shame in finding another video/teacher who might be able to explain things in a way you understand. I’ve watched several videos now from several creators, and this creator explained how to start a new row in a way that I was struggling to understand from another creator. I appreciate her going so slowly. Thank you.
Shout out to the comments for showing me I’m not the only grown adult in tears over how frustrating learning this “simple hobby” is 🙌🏻 can’t wait to add my edit when I finally figure this out lol Edit: still working on it. Thanks for all the likes!!!!1!11!!! :D
Despite how old this video is, I am extremely thankful for it. It covers so many of the problems of what I am doing wrong as a beginner crochet crafter. Thank you for being so basic and simple in your video. My mother in law tried showing me how to crochet, but never expressed something as simple as rotating the hook. I will be attempting this tomorrow but I am going to watch this video a few times before I do. I have learning difficulties, so I am extremely grateful 🙏 for this video. Keep teaching in such a patient and kind way. Thank you.
i havent. tried rotating the hook YET. this video shows what i have had trouble with-which are FIRST stitch and LAST stitch . i have watched a few videos and can honestly say i am learning something from all. it is rather difficult to explain what is going wrong naturally because its all in YOUR head. my advice is as a novice and certainly not in the flush of youth try different videos {certainly this one} and bit by bit it comes together. please DO NOT call your brain slow.....
Im 55 y/o and recently disabled, so I have a lot of time I need to fill. A friend taught me crochet a week ago, and after several hours of TH-cam videos, this one helped me finally understand how to properly do the single crochet stitch. Thank you for going slowly for us beginners, and for showing such close up and detailed views of the yarn. I'm looking forward to learning more from you.
I too am recently disabled at age 53. It's been my lifelong interest to learn to crochet but between working full time and raising a family, I didn't have time. Finally, it's now beginning to be "me time!"
Thank you so much Kristin. You are very patient. I am 81 years old and quite an accomplished knitter and it has been a thrill for me to get the basics of crochet through my thick skull at last, after trying (only occasionally) to learn from a HOW TO CROCHET BOOK. I can't tell you how thrilled I am and very grateful to such a lovely young person with so much patience.
Honestly I wasn’t a complete expert in crochet, but I knew how to chain before this video. So this was an incredibly big help for me! If your struggling then I’ll explain what you’ll have to do! 1.Learn how to chain in a different video.(if you have a friend who crochets then I would reccomend asking them for help) 2.figure out what hand position works best for you. ( it doesn’t have to be a popular hold.) Like I hold my yarn completely different then any of the videos I’ve watched) 3. Now you watch this video and learn a single stich! If you have a friend who crochets, then ask them for help! ( having a imperson teacher is much more helpful!) PLEASE KEEP TRYING TO CROCHET!!!! I’ll give you my updates Week 1:I learned how to chain and I like two different hand positions. Week 2: I’m struggling with how to chain neatly but I’m able to move my my hand in a comfortable position!! Week 3: IM working on single stitch. My friend is also helping me!❤❤❤ Week 4: I CAN SINGLE CROCHET! Week 5: COMING SOON
Miss Kristin I just want to say thank you! I quit drinking last year and I started to crochet. It has been the most rewarding hobby. I've made five hats and a scarf so far. I learned the basics all from you. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Omg I am a recovering addict. I been clean 4 years. The trick to me staying clean is learning new stuff so I cross stitch, and I paint I can make cloths and quilt. Hand quilting takes forever but I love it. Now I need a challenge. I have been idle that is dangerous for me and my family. I have tried everything to learn this. I am telling you that from the moment I turned your tutorial on I learned that the back of the yarn tells me what needle to use! Your the 1st that showed this. I am so happy. Do you knit? I will do crocheting for a year or so master it then try knitting. I heard there is a ton of different stitches with crocheting. I want to thank you and so does my husband. He said that's the 1st time you didnt throw your yarn. Lmao. Thank you so much!
Wow your instruction and slow demonstration was perfect. Funny I’m learning this because my grand daughter wants to learn. Thank you and your grandma as well.
I inherited my grandma's complete set of common size crochet hooks in a nice little zippered case. Every single beginners video I watched was not enough for me to completely grasp how to crochet. So, I put the books back into storage for future use! This is the only video I've ever seen that's been thorough enough for me to get started with a little bit of confidence! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! My grandma will be looking down from heaven all smiley I'm sure! ❤
I'm brand spanking NEW!!! Never have I ever touched the supplies to do this. Thank you for helping me HOLD the yarn...Practice, Practice, Practice is next for me, lol Thank you!
This video is the reason why i can crochet whatever I want now. I know its been years since this was posted, but this video was the first big development i had in my crochet skill. Thank you, Kristin!
Everyone is commenting things like oh everyone does so fast ones and this was really slow so thank you and I’m just sat there not even being able to see over my tears
I'm certain an everso slow tutorial was recorded for those whom required the slower method and I take my hat off to such characters that take into into consideration of varied timed tutorials/ teachings
Thank you so much! Out of all people around me, who I wrangled into teaching me how to crochet, you’re the first to show the proper position of the hook, how you pull with it so that the thread doesn’t slip away. I feel like I actually can move from weaving simple “friendship bracelets” to making useful things! Much love!
This helped me so much. After my step mom trying to teach me for YEARS, I can finally do it. Planning on making her a scarf for Christmas this year now.
Isn't it the best when it finally starts to click? I took this up years ago to make a blanket for a friend's baby. And I just finished an afghan for my wife after noticing she always falls asleep with one her mom has when we visit.
This is a great tutorial, a round of applause for the creator! I’ve watched so many and almost gave up but, this one explains everything down to the most minute detail. Remember, practice is all you need; it’s not magic. Don’t give up, it might seem impossible but persevere y’all.
I am so glad I watched your video today, you explained so thoroughly about the first and last bumps and loops, I have seen so many videos in the past but always messed up the first and last bumps Thank you so much❤
This video has been out for 5 years by the time I wanted to learn and let me tell you it was wonderful. You did an amazing job teaching me the basic steps. I bought a kit with a book to teach me and just couldn't understand what they were talking about, but you made it so simple! Thank you for taking the time to make this video ❤
Omg this is the best demonstration ever AND IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING. I’ve been trying to figure out crocheting for MONTHS and the way you talk instead of putting music in + you go really slow is making this so much easier for me! I just wanted to say TYSM
This is an amazing tutorial!!! I felt joy watching it...you understand that ALL of the steps are confusing to the crochet disabled people...thank you! You make it so much easier to understand and I’m actually able to produce something for the first time ever!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@KristinsCrochetTutorials HEY ... YOU ! STOP IT ! CHANGE THIS THING !! NOW ,!! USE BIGGER YARN AND HOOK !! COME ON WAKE UP !! DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND !! ? BIG DEAL , SOME ONE SAYS THIS IS GREAT ! BUT MORE STRUGGLE BECAUSE " YOU" CAN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE REAL " PROBLEM" WITH YOUR DO CALLED HOW TOO !!!
Thank you so much for this video. I am in my 40s and have wanted to learn how to crochet for YEARS!! This is the first video that I’ve come across that I’ve been able to follow. It was rocky at first but it just go finally clicked after repeating this video. I am in the process of crocheting an ombré scarf. It is far from perfect but I am so proud of my janky looking scarf. I can’t wait to learn how to crochet more projects. My goal is to crochet a tiny pink stuffed elephant for my infant niece. Thanks again. You are awesome for making this video.
For those of you who are frustrated not being able to 'get it', keep trying. I've been crocheting for years, nothing fancy, edging round a knitted blanket my mum and I did between us, scarves, small blankets etc. Kristins tutorial is excellent, she has done a brilliant job in slowing it right down and showing the sample stitch and row by row. Please keep trying, it's such a lovely hobby x
I loved this video it helped me so much as other videos were hard but your video was so encouraging an after lots of tries I finally did it thank you Kristin so much
Hands down best video to learn. Thank you so much for posting. I’ve been watching other videos all week and couldn’t make a single chain lol I just made so many watching this, so easily. there is a crucial step you verbally explain that other videos do not- when you are going to yarn over, you have to flip the hook down before you pull it through, which I was skipping completely, so it just kept twisting and not making the connection. So I finally did it. Onto the next step. Thank you!
THANK YOU! All other "step by step" tutorials I've found I've gotten soooo confused over where exactly to push the needle into but your entire explanation with "bumps" an "v's" made it so easy to understand! I think I've watched at least ten tutorials at this point and I never really got it but finally I feel like I have some clue of what is actually going on! Kudos to you!
Thank you so much for this video omgggg. I was about ready to yeet my yarn into the sun. Every single other "for total beginers!" video I watched earlier was like "okay, so starting off you just chain 3 then double crochet..." O__O excuse me.
stumbled on a video from Bella to get me started. The chain was super easy to get into, I was vibing.. and then she absolutely lost me with the turning. I'm so grateful you went into snail pace with us because I've now finished a (kind of sloppy and weird) little square and earlier I was about to simply give up the idea of learning. You are fantastic 😭😭😭
The most valuable thing you just taught me is that it's normal for my first couple of rows to twist. I've been tearing it all out to start over thinking it's wrong. Thank you! And thank you for going so slow! 💓
I’m new to crochet and I’ve watched lots of videos that teach but so far, yours is the only tutorial I’ve seen where I managed to get the chain going. Right now, I’ve already forgotten how I got the first loop onto the hook but I’m feeling more positive. I want to able to make tiny clothes for my needle felted mice. Right now that feels like a lifetime away. I want to say thank you because I was crying from sheer frustration. I love that your video is very slow and but by bit. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙏💕💕
Like everyone else, thank you! I literally just started crochet today - bought my hooks & yarn & found your video. I am on my 3rd row (the part after you said your loop needs to be on the right). I actually found it easy to to follow! I appreciate it.
I was getting so frustrated with other tutorials going so fast and always talking about how easy everything is, but I really think when I pick the yarn back up tomorrow things might be different after having see this
Thank you!!!! I learned how to crochet from my aunt as a kid but don’t remember and have been trying to learn the past week. This is the only tutorial that helped me with singles. Now I feel confident to keep learning. I’m not sure if you still make tutorials but I’m going to dive into the rest of your channel!
This is exactly what I needed to learn! Struggled the most with holding the working yarn in a way that didnt leave me with droopy or too tight yarn to work with, and I find I dont love the acrylic yarn I chose, but this super basic tutorial was great, Thanks Kristin!
That's what others assumed-even if they said for the very, very beginner. I knew you MEANT IT, I mean the VERY beginner/virgin, when you used the terms VERY SLOWLY FOR THE BEGINNER. You started out talking fast (about 6 words and then 'there was the 'music' of SLOW!!!
This was a fantastic tutorial! It has taken a while for me to discover what I've been doing so wrong. Your pace and good explanations helped me so much! Thank you!
I've been crocheting for a long time, and do things so automatically that I forget the details if I'm showing someone. This is the best "starting from the beginning" video I've ever seen! Thank you!
I just bought a crochet set. The instructions went from “crochet one row” to “crochet row 50” with no imbetween :( I did it! I crocheted a square! Thank you for this, it really helped!
THANK YOU for this video! I watched two others before it and kept messing up & having to start over. After 2 hours I was about to give up and decided to give it one more try! You made it way more simple and slow enough I could actually follow along ❤️ I’ve been crocheting for a few hours now and actually making progress on it 👏🏼 Thank you!
Hi Kristine, I really want to learn how to crochet, besides the sc do you make a slow vidio on a dc? If so where can i find it, thank you so much for your patience, appreciated. Bye.
i havent even watched this but you are a SAINT for even having the idea. this is on my CRUCIAL AND MY FASHION pliaylists. may you walk under your blessings miss
For people who are really stuck, I recommend first trying a bit of finger crocheting (All it is when you create the first loop to start your project, instead of putting your hook in there, instead use your fingers to grab on to the next piece of yarn). It's much easier and it will help you get the hang of crocheting with a hook.
Loved this! My grandma thought me many years ago. She passed away around 2 months before my wedding this year. She had started a gift for my husband and I. I was needing a refresher to be able to finish it, this was just what I needed!
SLOW and Visible! Thank you! A friend was trying to teach me to crochet recently, and I realize now that I was having trouble following her instructions, because I was seated next to her and couldn't see what she was doing. I would have had to sit on her lap to gain the perspective your video provides, and I can watch over and over in order to get it right, without bothering anyone! Thanks again. I'll do some practicing on the single Crochet, then hit up some of your other videos once I've got the hang of the most basic stitch.
I have been trying to learn how to crochet for years but having watched this tutorial today and the way you describe and show how to start I am really looking forward to follow your programme.. I am due to retire and have been knitting for many years and do many other crafting projects along with sketching and painting. I have always wanted to crochet, now I can follow you and start learning, very clear instructions from you make it less daunting.
You’re instructions are superb. I learned how to crochet 🧶 when I was 8 from my great grandma. Granny squares and potholders. When I’ve tried to make a blanket or scarf 🧣 but the edges of the rows it gets longer or shorter. I wanted to see what I was doing wrong and you clearly explained it. Thank You so much. I’m off to practice. 🙏
Wow! This amazing! I tried crocheting back in 2014 and I thought it wasn’t for me. I was so frustrated. Now 5 years later, I’m glad I found your helpful video to guide me through the beginning of a new hobby. Thanks!
Thank you for the simple explanation!!!!!! I learned some from from my grandma when I was a child but forgot until my daughter expressed interest. She and I are learning together now. Again thanks!
I've been trying to learn to crochet for about 1 month now I bought a crochet kit but I couldn't even make 1 chain then my neighbor gave me a 9mm hook and some yarn I learned with her help I learned how to make a chain in 1 minute then I made lots of long and short chains my best friend knows how to crochet and learned the single crochet stitch yesterday I just learned it just now my Nana knew how to crochet and crocheted and knit for 50+ years I think crocheting is in my blood because I'm now catching on quickly ty to whoever reads this I'll update soon on my progress for whoever cares!
This is very stressful and hard update: it's been 15 mins and I still can't do it! ugh!! update: I DID THE FIRST LOOP update: I messed up and I have to redo it... ugh update: I DID THE SECOND LOOP... but I pulled it too tight I am just going to keep practicing but my gosh this is HARD!!!
Out of all the videos on youtube, this was the most helpful! Thank you for explaining and going through this slowly. I'm going to finish up this little coaster :)
Dont give up! It is really hard at first. Take a break from it and come back. Do each type of loop or stitch until you get it. Most tried as kids and got too frustrated at first, but came back years alter and finally got it after a lot of perserverance.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the way you explain things so clearly, each time I had a question it’s like you could read my mind and answered it a moment later. I appreciate the slowness, I watched a few tutorials before this and was very frustrated but now I’ve got a scarf started and even though it’s messy I’m having fun!!
I've watched all the videos this woman that's doing this tutorial is very slow for beginners which is great and I love following her I just keep watching it over and over again
I’m so grateful to you for doing this video! I had to rewatch it several times to finally get it, but you explained it so well. I had given up learning how to crochet... but thanks to you... I’m at it again. 💕
I´ve been crocheting for a couple of months, watching every video I can find for technique, and I´ve even done a few projects. However, I always had questions and everyone goes too fast or neglects some simple thing and I end up with something funky. This is the BEST video for beginners ever!!! My problem was with the first row, never knowing where exactly to put the hook, so I was going through only the top of the stitch. I could see how it had to go through at the V and catch two stitches. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
For the past few days I've been having difficulty learning how to crochet but then I found this video and now I'm three-forths into my first crochet project. Thank you very much. 😍
I'm 14 currently having back problems so I can't do anything and I've been wanting to lear this for so long but I couldn't find anything that works and thus has helped me a lot.
I started learning this when I was in 3rd grade, for some weird reason my teacher started teaching us how to crochet 😂 I absolutely loved it though but I haven’t done it since then , which was about 8 years ago but quarantine boredom has driven me back to it lol 😆, I remember everything she’s talking about here 🤗
Thank you!! I almost gave up trying to crochet. The tutorials I kept watching weren’t clear enough. But then I came across this tutorial. Out of all of the ones that I have watched, this has been the best one…and now, I am well into my first project! Once you get the hang of this, it is so therapeutic. So don’t quit!
I am 75 yrs old, time to learn something new to keep my hands busy during Covid, this is so well done for my slow brain!
I find that extremely cute for some reason, hope you learned this !
Hope you like it it’s extremely cute for some reason👍
I’m 35 and I also need it as slow mo as possible. Get me a sloth 🦥 to teach me plz! 😂😂😂 I’m right there with you sister!
@can i make a blanket With this stitchsw
Good for you Sue. Love that you are working to keep your brain sharp. I hate the saying, "Can't teach an old🐕 new tricks". I say excuses, excuses, they're like A-holes, we all have'em and they all stink! We should all try to continue learning no matter the age. God bless you 😘
I'm literally crying how do people make whole outfits out of this? I've been trying to learn for 3 years!!!!!
Edit: I give up. I'll donate all my stuff I cant do this. This is so painfully confusing
Edit 2: I figured it out and now I have my own little business of selling crocheted bees! Please enjoy my rollercoaster of emotions Edit 3 HOLY COW THATS A LOT OF LIKES! Thank y’all! Crocheting is still going strong.
Ha ha ha I love the whole journey! But I'm glad that you figured it out! I just started yesterday and I'm getting very frustrated. My grandmother has been crocheting for years and she tried to help me, but video chatting just isn't the same. But seeing something like this is reassuring. I'm gonna keep going and keep learning.
@RANDOM RANDOM STUFF I'm working on an etsy but rn im just selling them on Facebook market place to my mom's friends lol
@@laurenc3447 Aw I hope your doggo likes it! That's adorable.
i would like you to teach me how to start a new row of stitching
@@missmia3646 me? I'm sorry I'd rather not teach. It stresses me out
For all the people getting frustrated: I got stuck on the first row for MONTHS; I could do the first basic stitch but when it came to making the second row, I just kept getting stuck. Today, I gave it another shot and I finally managed to overcome that burden and now I'm on the way to my first actual project! Keep trying :)
Do you have any tips for how to do the second row? I try to get the hook through but it takes me so long to get it through even just the first stitch.
@@kessiagrace So, It seems to be that you are making your chains too tight. Try to loosen up when your pulling it through!! Doing to tight can make the holes almost invisible 🥲
thank you so much 💗
Thanks and good job
Same then I quit but I came back and kept messing up
You have my undying gratitude for teaching this 80 year old great grandmother how to crochet. Thank you . I can add to my crafts .
😊😊😊😊😊😊
🎉 Congrats to you, I'm still not pass the knot😂
@@lavelle7628 me to 😂
Go girl' ❤🎉
Today is the first time i went to my grandma’s house since she died over two years ago. I was totally overwhelmed by nostalgia and grief and love all mixed together. I found her old knitting basket and inside was a project that I had started with her over 20 years ago (a pot holder lol) that I abandoned because it was too hard for me. She saved my little scrap of messy yarn all these years 🥺❤️ I feel a longing in me to try it again in her honour and I have to say, this video was WONDERFUL! Perfect pace, easy to follow, and it touched my heart that you added in a tip from your own grandma about threading the needle ❤️ thank you so much for your time and guidance
Aww. 🥺 I hope your project goes well.
wow that breaks my heart..i hope ur project whent well
@@ybelmoufid k
💜🥺 I worked on my very first crocheted blanket while I stayed with my grandma while she was in the hospital. It turned out alright but you can definitely tell it was my first. My grandma passed away a few days after and I just cherish that janky blanket now lol🥰
@@jaimemoak9517 thats sad i never even saw my grandma she died before i was born
Finally a video that goes through everything I need!
To fellow beginners, it helps to watch multiple people explain the same thing slightly differently, emphasizing different things, etc. Keep watching videos, and it will eventually click!
I agree! It definitely helps to watch a few different people if you aren't getting it right away
Arr yoo a japaneeeeeeeeeeeeeezzz purthon?
Are yoo??????????????¿??
And you are right about it. The she did it was eeeeeeaaaaaaaaaazy.
I did not meeeeeen to say dat...
Sorrrrrrrrry.
I act shtooopid sometimes.
If you guys are still having trouble, there’s no shame in finding another video/teacher who might be able to explain things in a way you understand. I’ve watched several videos now from several creators, and this creator explained how to start a new row in a way that I was struggling to understand from another creator. I appreciate her going so slowly. Thank you.
I experienced same. After watching this video I am much more confident 😅🥰
Same here ❤
This is exactly what I did! Went through a bunch of videos & took techniques from most of them!
Do you always go through the 2nd hole or is that just when you’re starting a row?
Same!
much clearer than other videos and for an old fella of 70yr trying to make a beanie to stay warm
how did it go?
Shout out to the comments for showing me I’m not the only grown adult in tears over how frustrating learning this “simple hobby” is 🙌🏻 can’t wait to add my edit when I finally figure this out lol
Edit: still working on it. Thanks for all the likes!!!!1!11!!! :D
how’s it going!!
its been eight months, how you doing?
Its been 8 monts are u good?
been ten months u good
11 Months- you made it yet?
I’m crying this is difficult how do people do it so easily
Ikr 😭
Biscuit Pocket thank you! th-cam.com/video/IO9XlQrEt2Y/w-d-xo.html
@@elijaaaah Your very welcome Garden Flamingo26 & thank you 🌹 🍪pocket.
me to😭😭😭
you get into a rhythm and just keep going
Pov: you came to the comments to see if everyone else was crying like you so you don't feel as bad about yourself
Bruh same
Yep. I want to learn but guess it's a lost cause.
Nope ;-;
Very true very true
Not my in tears
Despite how old this video is, I am extremely thankful for it. It covers so many of the problems of what I am doing wrong as a beginner crochet crafter. Thank you for being so basic and simple in your video. My mother in law tried showing me how to crochet, but never expressed something as simple as rotating the hook. I will be attempting this tomorrow but I am going to watch this video a few times before I do. I have learning difficulties, so I am extremely grateful 🙏 for this video. Keep teaching in such a patient and kind way. Thank you.
Me too, I've learnt so much here
i havent. tried rotating the hook YET. this video shows what i have had trouble with-which are FIRST stitch and LAST stitch . i have watched a few videos and can honestly say i am learning something from all. it is rather difficult to explain what is going wrong naturally because its all in YOUR head. my advice is as a novice and certainly not in the flush of youth try different videos {certainly this one} and bit by bit it comes together. please DO NOT call your brain slow.....
Hi, it’s been 9 months how’s your crocheting journey going?
This is my first time ever doing something like this. I been practicing and I thought I will never get it. Omg I made a tiny hat 😭😭 I’m so happyyyy.
Wiiiiirrrrrrleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!?(really!?)
Yaaaay tiny hat!
Nice❤
Have a party for it :) :🌺🤪
OH mah GOODNESS okay i have been trying for so long but i can't do layersss
Did I do this on the first try? Yes
I can see myself starting a project in a... week maybe? I'm so proud of myself.
Thank you for this amazing video ❤
Great to hear!!! Best of luck to us both!
BRUUU
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This tutorial for novice crocheters is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. You done an amazing job on it, thank you 🌸
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I was almost 😢😢crying from all of those fast crocheters thank you for teaching us slowly and I loved the comment from the 75 yrs man😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤
Im 55 y/o and recently disabled, so I have a lot of time I need to fill. A friend taught me crochet a week ago, and after several hours of TH-cam videos, this one helped me finally understand how to properly do the single crochet stitch. Thank you for going slowly for us beginners, and for showing such close up and detailed views of the yarn. I'm looking forward to learning more from you.
hows it going ?
I too am recently disabled at age 53. It's been my lifelong interest to learn to crochet but between working full time and raising a family, I didn't have time. Finally, it's now beginning to be "me time!"
Yes me too I have MS and hands do to work well so this is Great I am 52 ! This made me understand .. so Happy
Me three! 55 and looking for something to keep me busy besides TV. Ugh. This video helped me more than the others.
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Excellent job. Thank you. 76 yrs old and just learning how to crochet.
Thank you so much Kristin. You are very patient. I am 81 years old and quite an accomplished knitter and it has been a thrill for me to get the basics of crochet through my thick skull at last, after trying (only occasionally) to learn from a HOW TO CROCHET BOOK. I can't tell you how thrilled I am and very grateful to such a lovely young person with so much patience.
Honestly I wasn’t a complete expert in crochet, but I knew how to chain before this video. So this was an incredibly big help for me! If your struggling then I’ll explain what you’ll have to do!
1.Learn how to chain in a different video.(if you have a friend who crochets then I would reccomend asking them for help)
2.figure out what hand position works best for you. ( it doesn’t have to be a popular hold.) Like I hold my yarn completely different then any of the videos I’ve watched)
3. Now you watch this video and learn a single stich! If you have a friend who crochets, then ask them for help! ( having a imperson teacher is much more helpful!)
PLEASE KEEP TRYING TO CROCHET!!!!
I’ll give you my updates
Week 1:I learned how to chain and I like two different hand positions.
Week 2: I’m struggling with how to chain neatly but I’m able to move my my hand in a comfortable position!!
Week 3: IM working on single stitch. My friend is also helping me!❤❤❤
Week 4: I CAN SINGLE CROCHET!
Week 5: COMING SOON
I’ve been at this for hours and I’m losing my mind hahaha
Same!
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Thank you for the information and the kids 😊❤️
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Why is this so relatable though?
This is literally the best tutorial I’ve ever seen. I’d recommend this to someone learning to crochet
💯 Agreed, I have learnt so much here with her patience and understanding us as Beginners 👍💯💛
No it isn't😡
no no no no no no
everyone: *Struggles on step 2*
me: *can't even get the slip knot through*
edit: FINALLY GOT THE SLIP KNOT
CONGRATS
@Fayth Osborn song?
Yass! I’m going to start soon ahaha! But can somebody tell me how many balls of yarn you need for a twin sized blanket?
@@arthurfullepisodes9154 a LOT, how I do it is I crochet a bunch of squares and then you sew the squares together to form a blanket
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Miss Kristin I just want to say thank you! I quit drinking last year and I started to crochet. It has been the most rewarding hobby. I've made five hats and a scarf so far. I learned the basics all from you. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
My toxic trait was thinking this would be easy
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My toxic trait was buying all the supplies and spending over 100 dollars and giving up five minutes into it 🤦♀️
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@@person6070 I cried trying to do it
Omg I am a recovering addict. I been clean 4 years. The trick to me staying clean is learning new stuff so I cross stitch, and I paint I can make cloths and quilt. Hand quilting takes forever but I love it. Now I need a challenge. I have been idle that is dangerous for me and my family. I have tried everything to learn this. I am telling you that from the moment I turned your tutorial on I learned that the back of the yarn tells me what needle to use! Your the 1st that showed this. I am so happy. Do you knit? I will do crocheting for a year or so master it then try knitting. I heard there is a ton of different stitches with crocheting. I want to thank you and so does my husband. He said that's the 1st time you didnt throw your yarn. Lmao. Thank you so much!
Tanaya Harris so glad you’re doing better :)
Tanaya Harris congrats! I must say knitting I learned first and it’s very easy. Crocheting I’m not amazing at, bcs it’s more difficult
hey thats really cool that this stuff has helped u! i love to hear stuff like that:)
Harrison Levin That’s so funny, because I knit and think crochet is great, because it’s easier! 😊
Glad you're recovering. All the best.
I love the slow demo! It never hurts to refresh my memory even though I have crocheted for over fifty years.
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I love your name 🥺♥️
That’s a long time
I've given her at least 50 views on this one video- but it's WORKING! I'M GETTING IT!!!!
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Wow your instruction and slow demonstration was perfect. Funny I’m learning this because my grand daughter wants to learn. Thank you and your grandma as well.
I inherited my grandma's complete set of common size crochet hooks in a nice little zippered case. Every single beginners video I watched was not enough for me to completely grasp how to crochet. So, I put the books back into storage for future use! This is the only video I've ever seen that's been thorough enough for me to get started with a little bit of confidence! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! My grandma will be looking down from heaven all smiley I'm sure! ❤
I love how supportive the crochet community is! I’m a complete noob to this, and I love how much everyone wants me to continue and not give up
You’ve taught me how to actually hold my yarn without it slipping everywhere. Thank you.
Yes! This was how I was taught years ago and I've not seen anybody else online use this method. It's perfect.
Same!! Thank you for showing EVERY detail.
I'm brand spanking NEW!!! Never have I ever touched the supplies to do this. Thank you for helping me HOLD the yarn...Practice, Practice, Practice is next for me, lol Thank you!
This video is the reason why i can crochet whatever I want now. I know its been years since this was posted, but this video was the first big development i had in my crochet skill. Thank you, Kristin!
Everyone is commenting things like oh everyone does so fast ones and this was really slow so thank you and I’m just sat there not even being able to see over my tears
Izzy Whizzy umm grammar
I'm certain an everso slow tutorial was recorded for those whom required the slower method and I take my hat off to such characters that take into into consideration of varied timed tutorials/ teachings
SAME SO FRUSTRATING
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Why are you crying??
Thank you so much!
Out of all people around me, who I wrangled into teaching me how to crochet, you’re the first to show the proper position of the hook, how you pull with it so that the thread doesn’t slip away.
I feel like I actually can move from weaving simple “friendship bracelets” to making useful things! Much love!
I'm an absolute beginner. I bought crotchet threads, hooks on amazon and I'm trying to learn. This video is great
This helped me so much. After my step mom trying to teach me for YEARS, I can finally do it. Planning on making her a scarf for Christmas this year now.
Isn't it the best when it finally starts to click? I took this up years ago to make a blanket for a friend's baby. And I just finished an afghan for my wife after noticing she always falls asleep with one her mom has when we visit.
I learned in 1 day
Im not kiding
@@anaiscervantes4900 And?
@@jeremiahsouthworth5112 Just saying
This is the 3rd video I've watched, all different people, and not one person has mentioned rotating and tension. Now I have a whole chain finally. Ty!
This is a great tutorial, a round of applause for the creator! I’ve watched so many and almost gave up but, this one explains everything down to the most minute detail. Remember, practice is all you need; it’s not magic. Don’t give up, it might seem impossible but persevere y’all.
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I am so glad I watched your video today, you explained so thoroughly about the first and last bumps and loops, I have seen so many videos in the past but always messed up the first and last bumps
Thank you so much❤
This video has been out for 5 years by the time I wanted to learn and let me tell you it was wonderful. You did an amazing job teaching me the basic steps. I bought a kit with a book to teach me and just couldn't understand what they were talking about, but you made it so simple! Thank you for taking the time to make this video ❤
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I think this is the only video that has really helped me, I used to be soooo lost and I think I got it now. Thank you!!
Update? Is it your hobby now?
Omg this is the best demonstration ever AND IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING. I’ve been trying to figure out crocheting for MONTHS and the way you talk instead of putting music in + you go really slow is making this so much easier for me! I just wanted to say TYSM
The best teacher so far,thank you ❤
This is an amazing tutorial!!! I felt joy watching it...you understand that ALL of the steps are confusing to the crochet disabled people...thank you! You make it so much easier to understand and I’m actually able to produce something for the first time ever!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a sweet comment thank you so much!! ❤️
@@KristinsCrochetTutorials HEY ... YOU ! STOP IT ! CHANGE THIS THING !! NOW ,!! USE BIGGER YARN AND HOOK !! COME ON WAKE UP !! DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND !! ? BIG DEAL , SOME ONE SAYS THIS IS GREAT ! BUT MORE STRUGGLE BECAUSE " YOU" CAN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE REAL " PROBLEM" WITH YOUR DO CALLED HOW TOO !!!
@@lilypowell1123 I love how this comment was edited but still doesn't make sense
@@m0L3ify ikr
@@m0L3ify how do you not understand? she said she's happy cause the easy instructions help disabled people follow along
Thank you so much for this video. I am in my 40s and have wanted to learn how to crochet for YEARS!! This is the first video that I’ve come across that I’ve been able to follow. It was rocky at first but it just go finally clicked after repeating this video. I am in the process of crocheting an ombré scarf. It is far from perfect but I am so proud of my janky looking scarf. I can’t wait to learn how to crochet more projects. My goal is to crochet a tiny pink stuffed elephant for my infant niece. Thanks again. You are awesome for making this video.
For those of you who are frustrated not being able to 'get it', keep trying. I've been crocheting for years, nothing fancy, edging round a knitted blanket my mum and I did between us, scarves, small blankets etc. Kristins tutorial is excellent, she has done a brilliant job in slowing it right down and showing the sample stitch and row by row. Please keep trying, it's such a lovely hobby x
I loved this video it helped me so much as other videos were hard but your video was so encouraging an after lots of tries I finally did it thank you Kristin so much
Hands down best video to learn. Thank you so much for posting. I’ve been watching other videos all week and couldn’t make a single chain lol I just made so many watching this, so easily. there is a crucial step you verbally explain that other videos do not- when you are going to yarn over, you have to flip the hook down before you pull it through, which I was skipping completely, so it just kept twisting and not making the connection. So I finally did it. Onto the next step. Thank you!
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You’re still going fast on 🙌🏼👩🏽🦱this video please please slow down slowDown🥵🥵
*A very slow demonstration*
me, a newb: sets at 0.5 speed
Ahh, perfect
lmao same
Lol me at the moment
Vivien W yesssss sameee
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I wish I knew how to set mine at a slower rate.
THANK YOU! All other "step by step" tutorials I've found I've gotten soooo confused over where exactly to push the needle into but your entire explanation with "bumps" an "v's" made it so easy to understand! I think I've watched at least ten tutorials at this point and I never really got it but finally I feel like I have some clue of what is actually going on! Kudos to you!
I just started crocheting and loved it because of your video because other videos are quite hard.
roommate: what are you doing?
me: just trying to find the base of the V where the hole is.
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I can’t
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This is golden 😆
Thank you so much for this video omgggg. I was about ready to yeet my yarn into the sun. Every single other "for total beginers!" video I watched earlier was like "okay, so starting off you just chain 3 then double crochet..." O__O excuse me.
I hate when they just start right off throwing the crochet jargon at ya like your some kind of freakin expert🤣
stumbled on a video from Bella to get me started. The chain was super easy to get into, I was vibing.. and then she absolutely lost me with the turning. I'm so grateful you went into snail pace with us because I've now finished a (kind of sloppy and weird) little square and earlier I was about to simply give up the idea of learning. You are fantastic 😭😭😭
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The more you do, the neater it will be. Practice makes perfect is so true for this craft!
Thank youuu so much....I watched so many videos but I didn't understand...you are the last one that i unterstood easily...❤
Bro I’m crying on my bed I don’t understaaaand😭I watched this like 10000000000000000000 times😭😭😭😭😭
The most valuable thing you just taught me is that it's normal for my first couple of rows to twist. I've been tearing it all out to start over thinking it's wrong. Thank you! And thank you for going so slow! 💓
Bro everytime I start on my first row it starts to look like a rope, it awful.
I bought yarn and crochet hook today. I haven't crocheted in 30 years and I need a refresher. This is the best video I've seen so far. Thank you!
I’m new to crochet and I’ve watched lots of videos that teach but so far, yours is the only tutorial I’ve seen where I managed to get the chain going. Right now, I’ve already forgotten how I got the first loop onto the hook but I’m feeling more positive.
I want to able to make tiny clothes for my needle felted mice. Right now that feels like a lifetime away.
I want to say thank you because I was crying from sheer frustration. I love that your video is very slow and but by bit.
Thanks so much for sharing. 🙏💕💕
Like everyone else, thank you! I literally just started crochet today - bought my hooks & yarn & found your video. I am on my 3rd row (the part after you said your loop needs to be on the right). I actually found it easy to to follow! I appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to comment!
I was getting so frustrated with other tutorials going so fast and always talking about how easy everything is, but I really think when I pick the yarn back up tomorrow things might be different after having see this
omg sameee
All the comments be like THIS IS TOO HARD I GIVE UP. edit: I have learned and have now made an entire crotchet wardrobe. Thanks y’all!
Thank you!!!! I learned how to crochet from my aunt as a kid but don’t remember and have been trying to learn the past week. This is the only tutorial that helped me with singles. Now I feel confident to keep learning. I’m not sure if you still make tutorials but I’m going to dive into the rest of your channel!
This is exactly what I needed to learn! Struggled the most with holding the working yarn in a way that didnt leave me with droopy or too tight yarn to work with, and I find I dont love the acrylic yarn I chose, but this super basic tutorial was great, Thanks Kristin!
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I literally still can’t do this and I have Tried 10 times.... I’m going to continue to cry now
Aw keep going :( it gets easier eventually
That’s actually me right now 😂😂 I’m sitting here about to throw my book at the wall
@@tatie3891 i threw the hook cuz i was so mad LMAO
Thank you so much! So many others seemed to assume we knew the basics even though videos would be titled for beginners!
That's what others assumed-even if they said for the very, very beginner. I knew you MEANT IT, I mean the VERY beginner/virgin, when you used the terms VERY SLOWLY FOR THE BEGINNER. You started out talking fast (about 6 words and then 'there was the 'music' of SLOW!!!
Lol crache virgin
This was a fantastic tutorial! It has taken a while for me to discover what I've been doing so wrong. Your pace and good explanations helped me so much! Thank you!
I've been crocheting for a long time, and do things so automatically that I forget the details if I'm showing someone. This is the best "starting from the beginning" video I've ever seen! Thank you!
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I just bought a crochet set. The instructions went from “crochet one row” to “crochet row 50” with no imbetween :(
I did it! I crocheted a square! Thank you for this, it really helped!
Yay!
I think I have the same set and that's why I came here too
I've done everything in my power to make it but it still doesn't work i only have 1 line of chain stithes only please help me with this
THANK YOU for this video! I watched two others before it and kept messing up & having to start over. After 2 hours I was about to give up and decided to give it one more try! You made it way more simple and slow enough I could actually follow along ❤️ I’ve been crocheting for a few hours now and actually making progress on it 👏🏼 Thank you!
Hi Kristine,
I really want to learn how to crochet, besides the sc do you make a slow vidio on a dc? If so where can i find it, thank you so much for your patience, appreciated. Bye.
I watched 10 videos before i actually learned how to do this sis 😂
i havent even watched this but you are a SAINT for even having the idea. this is on my CRUCIAL AND MY FASHION pliaylists. may you walk under your blessings miss
For people who are really stuck, I recommend first trying a bit of finger crocheting (All it is when you create the first loop to start your project, instead of putting your hook in there, instead use your fingers to grab on to the next piece of yarn). It's much easier and it will help you get the hang of crocheting with a hook.
Ive been trying to learn for 2 years and im starting to tear up but this is the best tutorial ive ever seen
Loved this! My grandma thought me many years ago. She passed away around 2 months before my wedding this year. She had started a gift for my husband and I. I was needing a refresher to be able to finish it, this was just what I needed!
SLOW and Visible! Thank you! A friend was trying to teach me to crochet recently, and I realize now that I was having trouble following her instructions, because I was seated next to her and couldn't see what she was doing. I would have had to sit on her lap to gain the perspective your video provides, and I can watch over and over in order to get it right, without bothering anyone! Thanks again. I'll do some practicing on the single Crochet, then hit up some of your other videos once I've got the hang of the most basic stitch.
Aaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!!😡🤬😱😥😔
I have been trying to learn how to crochet for years but having watched this tutorial today and the way you describe and show how to start I am really looking forward to follow your programme.. I am due to retire and have been knitting for many years and do many other crafting projects along with sketching and painting. I have always wanted to crochet, now I can follow you and start learning, very clear instructions from you make it less daunting.
Thank you for going slowly. Still,had to watch a few times. I’ll be back for more 😃.
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You’re instructions are superb. I learned how to crochet 🧶 when I was 8 from my great grandma. Granny squares and potholders. When I’ve tried to make a blanket or scarf 🧣 but the edges of the rows it gets longer or shorter. I wanted to see what I was doing wrong and you clearly explained it. Thank You so much. I’m off to practice. 🙏
I'm an avid knitter and have failed soooooo many times at crochet but thanks to you and your slow tutorial I have finally cracked it. So grateful.
This is great! Trying to learn something before bed instead of endlessly reading the news. Thank you.
Wow! This amazing! I tried crocheting back in 2014 and I thought it wasn’t for me. I was so frustrated. Now 5 years later, I’m glad I found your helpful video to guide me through the beginning of a new hobby. Thanks!
Thank you for the simple explanation!!!!!! I learned some from from my grandma when I was a child but forgot until my daughter expressed interest. She and I are learning together now. Again thanks!
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This is the best video I’ve seen. I’ve been so frustrated trying to do this and you actually make it make sense.
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I've been trying to learn to crochet for about 1 month now I bought a crochet kit but I couldn't even make 1 chain then my neighbor gave me a 9mm hook and some yarn I learned with her help I learned how to make a chain in 1 minute then I made lots of long and short chains my best friend knows how to crochet and learned the single crochet stitch yesterday I just learned it just now my Nana knew how to crochet and crocheted and knit for 50+ years I think crocheting is in my blood because I'm now catching on quickly ty to whoever reads this I'll update soon on my progress for whoever cares!
This is very stressful and hard
update: it's been 15 mins and I still can't do it! ugh!!
update: I DID THE FIRST LOOP
update: I messed up and I have to redo it... ugh
update: I DID THE SECOND LOOP... but I pulled it too tight
I am just going to keep practicing but my gosh this is HARD!!!
Keep going!! Once you get used to it, the effort will feel rewarding, rather than stressful. You got this! Every practice session counts :-)
Keep up the work you got it!!!
Keep going, mine is still lopsided but each one is better than the last.
SummerDxys hows it going so far?
@@inhle1688 It's going really good, I learned how to do the single crochet! it's easier once I got the movements down!
This really helped, I had no idea how to start a new row, even after several videos, I finally realised how to do it after watching this
Omg guys I got it! Took me a sec but this made me so happy lol
Out of all the videos on youtube, this was the most helpful! Thank you for explaining and going through this slowly. I'm going to finish up this little coaster :)
oh my goodness its 3 am and I'm having a mental breakdown. HOW THE HECK DO PEOPLE DO THIS SO EASILY?
Dont give up! It is really hard at first. Take a break from it and come back. Do each type of loop or stitch until you get it. Most tried as kids and got too frustrated at first, but came back years alter and finally got it after a lot of perserverance.
@@abijahdixon2771 thank you for motivation!!! ❤❤
My mom made a rug😭😭😭
@@Justtsamii HOW
PROB CAUSE ITS 3 AM
(no hate the comment is hilarious)
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the way you explain things so clearly, each time I had a question it’s like you could read my mind and answered it a moment later. I appreciate the slowness, I watched a few tutorials before this and was very frustrated but now I’ve got a scarf started and even though it’s messy I’m having fun!!
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I've watched all the videos this woman that's doing this tutorial is very slow for beginners which is great and I love following her I just keep watching it over and over again
I’m so grateful to you for doing this video! I had to rewatch it several times to finally get it, but you explained it so well. I had given up learning how to crochet... but thanks to you... I’m at it again. 💕
I´ve been crocheting for a couple of months, watching every video I can find for technique, and I´ve even done a few projects. However, I always had questions and everyone goes too fast or neglects some simple thing and I end up with something funky. This is the BEST video for beginners ever!!! My problem was with the first row, never knowing where exactly to put the hook, so I was going through only the top of the stitch. I could see how it had to go through at the V and catch two stitches. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Such an amazing comment, thank you!!
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For the past few days I've been having difficulty learning how to crochet but then I found this video and now I'm three-forths into my first crochet project. Thank you very much. 😍
That’s awesome!!
I'm 14 currently having back problems so I can't do anything and I've been wanting to lear this for so long but I couldn't find anything that works and thus has helped me a lot.
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Finally, I am able to do it. I have to use the terms you are using on here. Then, I gradually use the terms for crocheting. Thank you, so much.
I started learning this when I was in 3rd grade, for some weird reason my teacher started teaching us how to crochet 😂 I absolutely loved it though but I haven’t done it since then , which was about 8 years ago but quarantine boredom has driven me back to it lol 😆, I remember everything she’s talking about here 🤗
Totally
Yay! 😄 It's so relaxing once you get going.
Thank you!! I almost gave up trying to crochet. The tutorials I kept watching weren’t clear enough. But then I came across this tutorial. Out of all of the ones that I have watched, this has been the best one…and now, I am well into my first project! Once you get the hang of this, it is so therapeutic. So don’t quit!