It is Week 1 of Genius Hour! I have been very excited to get started! For my genius hour, my goals are:
To begin my research, I found this website to learn the basics of how to crochet step by step, including an introduction of crochet supplies, how to hold a crochet hook and how to make a slip knot for crochet. Due to my previous knowledge from knitting, I knew which size crochet hook to use with a certain type of yarn and I had all the materials at home already. Although I do not know how to crochet (yet!), I have crochet hooks that I use when I make mistakes when I knit.
To start, I needed to make a slip knot.
I already knew how to make a slip knot from knitting, but I still researched to see if it was done the same was as knitting and to see how it was placed on the crochet hook! However, I found a great video of many different ways to make slip knot, which I would like to keep as reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9wEcSD-V3M
Then, I learned how to create a chain using the chain stitch. I watched a video and also followed a slide show tutorial. I found out that the chain is the foundational stitch needed in every crochet project! The short form for the chain stitch found in crochet patterns is "ch". For the chain, I also learned "yarn over" (or "yo"). This term is also used in knitting, but for crocheting, the yarn over is needed to make the chain. I learned that it is important to push the yarn away and then pull it towards you (go under the yarn, NOT over the yarn) when doing a yarn over.
Here is an image of my chain:
Next, I learned how to "single crochet" or "sc", which is a basic and essential stitch! I learned that it is important to go through the 2nd chain from the hook when starting a new row. When doing the I used the following video:
Here is what I did to learn the "single crochet" stitch:
Something I found challenging was making all of my stitches even as some were bigger (more loose) than others! I researched and found that I can improve this by bringing each loop to the thickest part of the hook and making each stitch that size.
From my genius hour, I discovered that I learn best by following videos. It was easier to follow along and understand rather than following and reading descriptive instructions.
My next step is to find a pattern of a blanket that I want to make and learn how to read a crochet pattern!
- Learn a variety of crochet stitches
- Learn how to use a crochet pattern
- Crochet a blanket!
For the first week, I planned to research basic crochet stitches online and watch videos, while practicing using the crochet hook and yarn.
To start, I needed to make a slip knot.
(Lee, 2017)
I already knew how to make a slip knot from knitting, but I still researched to see if it was done the same was as knitting and to see how it was placed on the crochet hook! However, I found a great video of many different ways to make slip knot, which I would like to keep as reference:
Then, I learned how to create a chain using the chain stitch. I watched a video and also followed a slide show tutorial. I found out that the chain is the foundational stitch needed in every crochet project! The short form for the chain stitch found in crochet patterns is "ch". For the chain, I also learned "yarn over" (or "yo"). This term is also used in knitting, but for crocheting, the yarn over is needed to make the chain. I learned that it is important to push the yarn away and then pull it towards you (go under the yarn, NOT over the yarn) when doing a yarn over.
Here is an image of my chain:
(Lee, 2017)
Next, I learned how to "single crochet" or "sc", which is a basic and essential stitch! I learned that it is important to go through the 2nd chain from the hook when starting a new row. When doing the I used the following video:
Crochet Guru. (2012, June 13). Single crochet stitch - Beginner course: #6 [video]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgVOkQcf5qw
Here is what I did to learn the "single crochet" stitch:
(Lee, 2017)
Something I found challenging was making all of my stitches even as some were bigger (more loose) than others! I researched and found that I can improve this by bringing each loop to the thickest part of the hook and making each stitch that size.
From my genius hour, I discovered that I learn best by following videos. It was easier to follow along and understand rather than following and reading descriptive instructions.
My next step is to find a pattern of a blanket that I want to make and learn how to read a crochet pattern!
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