This week we’ll plan to learn to crochet in a round as well as starting some crochet projects! The projects I have in mind will be included below with the needed materials, but please feel free to bring any pattern/idea and we can find where you should start.
1. Double thick hot pads. Can be any color, but must be at least a skein of cotton yarn for this project (it takes 1.5 for a pair). I’d recommend a G or H hook.
2. Hats (in rows or in a round). Can be any weight if yarn from DK/3 to Bulky/5, you just need a hook that corresponds to that yarn weight (probably F/G for weight 3, H/I for weight 4, and J/K for weight 5).
3. Granny Squares. This can be any size of yarn, but as you will need multiple colors, try to keep your yarn all the same weight/material (ex. All acrylic worsted/weight 4). For the granny square pattern I have in mind, you will need at least 2 and up to 4 colors.
4. Rugs/bags. This can be any size yarn, but must be cotton or acrylic. For a thicker project, use 2 strands, T-shirt yarn (I can demonstrate how to make this), or even rope/Paracord. If using anything other than standard yarn, I would recommend a very large hook (about size Q). I
I will have a few balls/skeins of worsted/weight 4 acrylic yarn anyone can use if they need something to start with! Excited to see you there!
Don’t forget to bring a few cans of food for the Food Bank and a few dollars for the Grange Maintenance Fund if you can.
