Creating Garments Using Crochet

Overview

“To crochet we need crochet hooks or crochet needles. They come in all colors, shapes and sizes. With and without handle. Personally, I prefer those with a handle because I find that the grip is more precise and my hand tires much less. Currently, I like to use a certain brand of crochet hooks because I have noticed that they are the most suitable for the stitches I have been doing lately. All this is due to the fact that these needles have a slightly sharper point than all the others and when I work in slip stitch, where the tension squeezes the fabric, it is appreciated. ”

In this video lesson Alicia Recio Rodríguez addresses the topic: Materials and tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Garments Using Crochet. Learn to create colorful and textured garments using a crochet hook.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson I'll talk about the materials we'll use when crocheting. The first thing we'll use are crochet needles. They're always with us, they're the tools that help us to create the fabric patterns that will shape our project. There are all styles and sizes. This will depend on the thickness of the wool we use for our project or the fall we want it to have. We will also find them in different shapes. There are with handles and there are without handles. There are more ergonomic and less ergonomic. I prefer to use the ones with handles and, above all, those made of silicone, because th...”

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Course summary for: Creating Garments Using Crochet

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (6546)
• 163687 students
• 5 units
• 18 lessons (3h 14m)
• 5 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design