Crochet things

Since I decided to learn to crochet, I wanted to buy a book that I could easily reference. I know that online learning is NOT for me unless it's a quick video. I looked at a few books and decided that I liked the one sold at Hobby Lobby the best because it has nice charts and some cute projects. Then I spent about 30 minutes picking out yarn. I had no idea that they were categorized by weight and it really matters what you use! I also bought an assortment of crochet hooks and stitch markers and tapestry needles. So I started my official crochet journey at the Hobby Lobby in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Here are a couple things I've made while learning how to read patterns and playing with tension:

This wobbly flower. These are cute and I bought some actual flower-colored yarn to make more. I put this one on a screw outside for a little whimsy.

This lumpy little basket. I don't know if I love crocheting in a spiral because it's so easy to lose track of stitches. I can't figure out if it's lumpy because I was playing with tension or I lost track of stitches. Or both.

This partial hat. I tried making one and ignored the swatch to gauge size, and halfway through I realized I was making a hat for a GIANT. So I unraveled it and anyway it was good practice learning to read patterns and learn different stitches. This one might be better.

I found this website Yarnspirations has lots of free patterns and now that instagram has figured out I'm into crochet, I come across a lot of neat stitches and tips. So. Here we go.