Activities Completed This Week
During the past two weeks, I have made great progress on my crochet learning journey. In the first week, I gathered all my materials — yarn, a crochet hook, and scissors — and practiced holding them properly. At first, it was awkward to control both the hook and yarn, but with practice it started to feel more natural.

This week, I took the next step and learned how to make a chain stitch, which is the basic foundation for almost every crochet project. I followed a YouTube video tutorial and practiced along with it. After several tries, I was finally able to make a neat row of chains. The stitches were not perfect, but I felt very proud of the progress I made. It gave me confidence that I can move forward and start learning more complex stitches next week.

What I liked: The tutorial explained every step slowly and clearly, showing close-up views of how to hold the yarn and move the hook. It was easy to pause, replay, and follow along at my own speed.
What I didn’t like: Sometimes it was hard to see the hand movements clearly when the instructor moved too fast, so I had to replay the video many times to understand the technique.

I found YouTube tutorials very helpful because they allow me to actually see how the stitches are done. I also browsed beginner crochet blogs and Pinterest ideas to get inspiration for simple first projects like scarves and dishcloths.

Project in Action
Here is an image of my first crochet chain that I made this week:

This small piece may seem simple, but it represents a big step for me. It’s exciting to see the yarn slowly turn into something made by my own hands. Each time I practice, my stitches look smoother, and my hands feel more comfortable with the hook.

Next Steps
For next week, I plan to start learning the single crochet stitch, which will allow me to create my first real fabric. I will continue watching beginner tutorials and practicing regularly to improve my technique and consistency.