Good news! I crocheted a hat (and it actually looks kind of good)!
This quick video shows how I've progressed from a washcloth to a face scrubbie to a hat!
It's been interesting to blog my experience in my journey of learning how to crochet. For the most part, I have only shared my successes with you but there were actually a few frustrating times behind the scenes. Learning something using internet-based resources is incredible and I don't take it for granted but that typically was the reason for my frustration. Maybe I'm a bit old school, maybe I ask too many questions or maybe I simply didn't like the process of searching the internet for answers to my questions that could easily/quickly be answered by an actual human. It's probably a bit of all of those things combined. I'm the type of learner that needs some kind of classroom and interaction with an expert - not simply the expert talking and demonstrating. This project, however, brings me to an opposing point. If it weren't for online based resources, would I ever have learned how to crochet? There is little to no chance I would've ever signed up for some kind of class where I could have those interactions with an instructor. So, overall, I am grateful for having the opportunity to so easily access expert knowledge and learn a brand-new skill for free. I'd say the frustrating times I had experienced were definitely worth it in the end.
One other thing I'd like to point out about learning something using internet-based resources is the fact that you are essentially creating your own mini-curriculum on a topic you may have zero knowledge on. In my case, I had no preexisting knowledge of crocheting. My goal for this project started out pretty unclear in my first post because of this point exactly. I was really unsure of how difficult or how easy it would be to learn any part of the crocheting process. Would I be able to make a scarf by the due date? Is that too ambitious? Not enough? What about a hat? A blanket? ..See where I'm going here? I had to figure out where to begin and somewhat awkwardly map out a direction form there since there was no set path for me. For example, once I learned how to create a washcloth, I had to decide on my own what was the next step. So, learning something online definitely involves a lot of research, investigation, exploration and dedication. Which can be fun, frustrating and totally worth it in the end! Check out this video I created that is meant to show what I have learned on my crochet journey from the very beginning and give advice to anyone who may be starting their own journey. You could even learn how to crochet a chain, if you're up for the challenge!
If you're interested in seeing the website I used to get information on gathering materials needed to start, click here.
If you'd like to see the YouTube video I used to learn how to create a slipknot, hold my yarn and hook, to do very basic crochet techniques and to create my washcloth, click here. Want to learn how to create the face scrubbie I showed in my video? Click here. Want to learn how to create a super cool beanie? (This one was a lot of fun) Click here.
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