I have always had a soft spot for those exquisite and creative handicrafts. Whenever I brush someone else's hand-made crochet works on social media, my heart is full of envy and yearning. Those delicate stitches, rich color matching, and the magical process of turning a mass of ordinary wool into a cute doll, warm scarf or exquisite ornaments with both hands all make me fascinated. Finally, today, I made up my mind to start my crochet learning journey.
In the early morning, the sun shone gently on my face through the window, and I woke up in this warm light. After a simple wash, I sat at my desk, turned on my computer and began to collect information about crochet. I have browsed a large number of crochet tutorials on major video platforms and manual forums, ranging from basic stitch explanation to complex pattern display. Every video makes me look forward to the moment when I practice it myself. Watching the teachers skillfully dance crochet in the video, the wool seems to have life in their hands and quickly changes into various shapes. I am both excited and nervous. I can't wait to start at once, but I am worried that I can't learn.
After collecting the information, I went out to the handicraft shop. Along the way, my mind was full of those beautiful crochet works, and I imagined that I could make the same beautiful things, and my steps became light. Walking into the handmade goods store, the dazzling array of wool and crochet caught my eye instantly. There are many kinds of wool, including wool, cotton and acrylic, each of which has a different texture and luster. The colors are even more colorful, from soft pastel colors to bright colors, which make people see things in a blur. I lingered in front of the shelves for a long time, carefully selecting the wool and crochet suitable for beginners. Under the patient recommendation of the clerk, I finally chose a soft milk cotton thread, the color of which is my favorite light pink, and a 2.5mm stainless steel crochet. It is said that the crochet made of this material feels comfortable and is not easy to rust.
When I got home, it was noon. After lunch, I can't wait to start my crochet study. I follow the steps in the video tutorial and learn how to start the needle first. This seemingly simple step, but it took me a lot of effort. I always can't grasp the tightness of wool, either it's too loose, which leads to too large a needle mesh, or it's too tight for crochet to penetrate. I tried several times, but I didn't succeed. My mood began to get a little depressed. But I told myself that everything is difficult at the beginning, and I can't give up so easily. So, I took a deep breath, watched the video carefully again, slowed down and adjusted it bit by bit. Finally, after more than a dozen attempts, I successfully got the first needle. At that moment, the joy in my heart was beyond words, as if I had accomplished a great event.
After picking up the needle, the next step is to learn the basic needling method. The first thing I learned was the short stitch, which is one of the most commonly used stitches in crochet. The teacher's demonstration in the video looks very simple, but when it comes to my own operation, there are many situations. Either the crochet needle is not inserted into the eye correctly, or there are mistakes in the process of winding and pulling the wire, resulting in irregular knitting. I kept practicing, crocheting one stitch at a time, and slowly, I found some feelings, and the needling method gradually became proficient. Looking at a small row of short needles that I hooked out, although not neat, I felt extremely satisfied.
In the process of learning short stitches, I also encountered a problem, that is, threads are always easily entangled. Whenever I want to continue crocheting, it takes me a lot of time to untie the tangled wool, which makes me a little annoyed. Later, I found out that I didn't pay attention to the wool when I placed it, which led to its intertwining in the process of moving. So, I found a wool rack and put the wool on it. In this way, the thread can be pulled out smoothly, and there will be no entanglement.
After mastering the short needle, I began to try to learn the long needle. The knitting method of long needle is more complicated than that of short needle, which requires one more winding, and it also requires higher control of strength and angle in the process of crocheting. At first, the long needles I hooked were always different in length, which looked very strange. In order to overcome this problem, I watched the tutorial repeatedly, carefully observed the teacher's gestures and movements, and then kept practicing. After more than an hour of hard work, I was finally able to hook a long needle more stably. Although there is still a big gap compared with the beautiful stitches hooked by the teacher in the video, I am already very satisfied with my progress.
As time went on, the sky gradually darkened. I have been learning crochet for several hours, and my eyes are a little sour and my neck is a little stiff. But I am completely immersed in the world of crochet, and I can't bear to stop. It's time for dinner. I finished my dinner in a hurry and went back to my little crochet world. At this point, I have a certain foundation, so I decided to try to crochet a simple coaster. I found a simple coaster pattern on the Internet and started crocheting according to the tutorial. At first, the progress was smooth. I skillfully used the short needle and long needle I just learned, and the prototype of the coaster gradually appeared.
However, when I crocheted to the edge of the coaster, I encountered a problem. In the tutorial, a stitch method called "drawing needle" is used to connect the edges, making the coasters more neat and beautiful. But I always can't master the skill of drawing needles. Either the position of drawing needles is wrong, which leads to uneven edges, or the force of drawing needles is too great, which makes the coasters wrinkle. I tried many times, but failed, and my mood became more and more anxious. I began to wonder if I was really not suitable for learning crochet. I couldn't learn such a simple stitch.
Just when I almost gave up, I suddenly remembered a sentence I saw before: "Every setback is an opportunity for growth. As long as I don't give up, I will definitely find a solution to the problem." I calmed down, re-examined my operation process and carefully recalled the teacher's explanation in the video. Finally, I found my own problem-I didn't insert the crochet needle into the bottom of the correct eye when pulling, and I used too much force when pulling. After finding the key to the problem, I adjusted my operation method and pulled it carefully. This time, the drawing needle was finally successfully completed, and the edge of the coaster became neat and beautiful. Looking at my first crochet work, although it still has many shortcomings, I feel a sense of accomplishment in my heart.
After finishing the coasters, it was already late. Although I feel a little tired, my heart is full of joy and satisfaction. Looking back on this day's crochet learning process, I encountered many difficulties and setbacks, but it was these difficulties that kept me growing and making progress. From the beginning, I couldn't even stitch, and now I can finish a simple coaster independently. Every progress made me love crochet more.
Through today's study, I deeply realized the charm of handmade. It is not only a skill, but also a way to express yourself and release stress. In the process of crocheting, I can forget all the troubles of the outside world, concentrate on the wool and crochet in my hand, and feel the changes brought by each stitch with my heart. Every time I successfully complete a stitch, every time I see my work gradually taking shape, it can bring me a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
I know that there is still a long way to learn crochet, and I will encounter more challenges and difficulties in the future. But I believe that as long as I keep this love and persistence and keep learning and practicing, one day, I will be able to create all kinds of beautiful and unique crochet works with my own hands, just like those masters. Looking forward to tomorrow, I can continue to explore in the world of crochet and gain more happiness and growth.
After writing this diary, I gently closed the notebook and entered a sweet dream with the expectation of future crochet learning.
