I would like to learn how to crochet.
I'm thinking it's marzipanMarzipan recipe Uncooked home made marzipan (this marzipan recipe is good for preparing modelling marzipan) 500g (16 oz) sifted icing sugar (confectioner's sugar) 450g ( 1lb) ground almonds 2 egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla flavoring marzipan book 1 tsp lemon juice Sift the icing sugar in a bowl with the ground almondsAdd the remaining ingredients and mix to make a stiff pasteKnead until smooth(As a substitute to raw eggs it is possible to use a little water mixed with brandy to bind the paste)or Made from a finely ground almond paste, marzipan is popular in Europe, especially around Christmas and Easter, when it is colored and formed into fanciful shapes Marzipan 1 cup blanched almonds 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 large egg whites, see note Process almonds in a food processor until it forms a pasteCombine with powdered sugar and almond extract; stirring wellStir in egg whites (see note), one at a time, until mixture is moist; blending thoroughly after each additionTransfer to a surface dusted with powdered sugar and knead until smooth and pliableShape into fruit or other favorite shapesServe immediately or store in airtight containersMakes about 3 cups marzipan
What I think you are looking for is Italian NougatClick on the link for the recipeYou can change the ingredients (different nuts).put a little lemon zest or extra vanilla to give it the taste you want.
Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 cups of inexpensive vodka 1 cup water 2 tablespoons almond extract 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Combine water, white sugar and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heatHeat until boiling and all sugar is dissolvedRemove from heat and let mixture cool down for 10 - 20 minutesPour in vodka, almond and vanilla extractsMix well and store in a sealed bottle.
No, there is no such thing as standard in any of the fibre artsThe size of hook depends on the size of yarn you are usingYou must use the appropriate hook for the yarn you have - you just can't use one hook for every weight of yarnBut there is also your own personal tension you have to considerSome people just work very tightly, so they can use a larger hook to get the same effect others would get with a smaller hookAnd sometimes you want to make a very dense tight stiff fabric, so you would use a much smaller hookSo there is no way to say which is the best for you to useIf you have some yarn, find a hook that is about twice as thick as the yarnThat is a general ruleIf you have a hook, find a yarn that is about half the size of the hookThere are many sites with really good instructions of how to crochet (and just as many really bad sites too)But I really suggest that you take a classAsk at your local yarn store (LYS) - they always have themYou really need to see how it is done, and to have someone watch how you are working and to correct your habits before they are too hard to breakGood luck! It's lots of fun - when it all works properly! lol
