Crocheting: Learning the Basics - First Session

Well, I completed the first section of the crocheting class on Craftsy.com. I have to say that it was really easy to understand and follow along. Each section pauses during and after the section so you have plenty of time to play around with what you are doing. You can also pause it yourself and make comments to the teacher and any fellow classmates that are also watching the class.

The first section that I went through talked about the Chain Stitch and Single Stitch. I have to say that they opened my eyes to new creative ways to use the Chain Stitch as well as brushed up on my Single Stitch technique. I took what I learned in that section and followed my first pattern!

The pattern that I was following was one for a Cup Cozy that I also got off the website in the patterns section. It was a free pattern that I got, and boy was it easy to follow now that I have a working idea on how to read the pattern now! Here it is in all of it's first pattern glory!

Crocheting: Learning the Basics

So, I signed up to take a class to catch up and improve on my crocheting skills last night. It's through a wonderful site called Craftsy.com. I have a feeling that I will be making a lot of stops to that site for the various adventures that I plan on doing. 

I was going to take a class at my local craft shop since I like the first hand learning. But after going back and forth a few times, I decided to take the online route. Not only was it cheaper for the online class, but I can also go back to it again and again for no extra charge! That was a big plus for me since I am a Mommy.

I plan starting the first part of the class when both of my girls are laying down for a nap. I will be sure to keep everyone update as I make my way through the class. There are a couple of projects that we will be doing including tons of Granny Squares and a Tech Cozy!