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 to spend a million dollars to learn. From what I’ve read, the supplies I will need to begin crocheting include:
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- A stitch marker (a bobby pin or safety pin)
- Scissors
Ultimately, I know that this is a skill that will take time and practice to develop. In the meantime, I found a helpful video for beginners. I think this is where I will start with my crocheting journey! My first goal is to learn how to crochet a basic square. Each week, I plan to learn a new technique or stitch. Eventually, my end goal for this semester is to be able to crochet a bucket hat. I’m eager to get started!