The gorgeous, fl uffy
Esme Cardigan
by Annelies Baes
(issue 62) is worked
in one piece, which
means minimal
fi nishing!Crochet
How to
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YOU NEED TO GET STARTEDI have always believed
that anyone can learn to
crochet, so long as you
follow one simple rule:
don’t try to run before you
can chain! The chain is the
most simple of stitches
and therefore ideal for
practising the all-important hold, which helps create
the perfect tension for forming all the following
stitches. When my mother taught me to crochet,
she followed her grandmother’s lead and helped
me to hook metre upon metre of chain before I
was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic
foundation for learning the more diffi cult
techniques. Once your chains are looking even
and feel comfortable to create, then progressing
on to the stitches becomes much easier.
If at any point you feel as if you have lost your
hold, simply go back to those comforting lengths
of chain until your confi dence returns. My biggest
tip is to remember that this wonderful craft is well
known for being relaxing and fun, so fi nd a comfy
chair, some free time and just enjoy it!
Happy crocheting...TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double
& treble crochet,
slip stitch➻HOW TO CROCHET
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