Great, I’ve decided on crocheting as my project… Now what? I have a rough idea of what I need, but I have no idea where to start- What type of yarn do I need? What size of crochet hook? This beginner crochet guide I found proved to be very helpful on my trip to get supplies. I went to Walmart to get all the necessary items for beginning my project. My entire trip costed less than $20. After some research, I learned that acrylic yarn is the best option for beginner-level crocheting. It’s also recommended that the yarn be a solid, light color so the stitches are easier to see.…

I was excited to be assigned this learning project in our course. At first, choosing what I wanted to learn was a little hard. I could improve on skills I’ve already tried such as acrylic painting, or jingle-dress dancing. Or, I could pick up something entirely new. After contemplating, I settled on learning how to crochet. I chose this as my learning project because not only is it a new art medium to try, but I think it’s a very practical skill to have. I thought it might be fun because I enjoy other hobbies such as sewing and cross-stitching. Plus, I think it’s a hobby that I won’t have…