For my learning project, I have chosen to learn how to crochet. During lockdown in 2020, I tried learning how to crochet but ultimately became uninterested. I remember many of the basics, so my main focus will be learning to follow patterns, learn new stitches, and eventually make patterns and creations on my own. Right now, I want to focus on making decorations for my dorm and stuffed animals, which can make great Christmas presents at the end of the semester.
At first, I want to use YouTube videos to make a project every week, that way I can pause the video, work at my own pace, and see how every stitch and step is done as a refresher. YouTube videos can also easily teach me how to do new stitches for various projects.
Above is a free YouTube video that shows step-by-step how to make a crochet cow.
Once I am more comfortable with the basics and stitches, I will use Pinterest. Pinterest has an abundance of pins that will lead me to different websites where creators have free PDF patterns. This way I can use Pinterest as my main source for patterns. Most Pinterest patterns will not have videos so I can challenge myself to learn how to read the patterns and abbreviations for stitches on my own.
I also recently downloaded an app called Ribblr, it’s a platform where creators can sell their creations and post their patterns for free. If I need any extra aid, I can also use Ribblr to talk with any creators about making my own patterns.
Ribblr
I am very excited to start this learning project and make lots of cute creations!
