I'm trying to teach myself how to crochetEveryone says it is easy, but I just can't do it!! I can knit just fine, but crocheting is a whole other story! I thought that if I got the biggest needle I could find, it would make things easierI bought a 9mm, which I found out online is a size MI can make the basic chain stitch, but when I go back to do the first crochet, I can't get the dang needle through! Is this because I bought to big of a hook for basic yarn? What size should a beginner start out with? HELLLP! I want to be craftyLOL.
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Well, in my opinion I'd say you are using way too big of a hook for worsted weight yarn (or any lighter weight than worsted weight) But I am a little confused cause you say you can't pull the hook through.using a larger hook should make it easier to put in the needle cause the chain stitch has been made biggerAnd, definately in your case if you are using a size M!! When I first started crocheting, I used a size I or JBut, I wouldn't go any smaller than that when first starting outWhen you are making your first chain stitches, make sure you are not pulling the yarn tight against the needle and over the top of the needleThis will result in an incorrect gaugeInstead, the yarn should easly (but not too loose) go over the top of th needleIt takes a lot of practice when you first start out.be patientIt's a matter of coordination and getting your hands use to dealing with yarn running through them and having a hook in your hands.
