{"id":5437,"date":"2024-03-16T20:35:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T04:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/?p=5437"},"modified":"2024-03-16T20:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T04:05:51","slug":"is-crocheting-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/is-crocheting-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Crocheting Hard? 4 Things to Keep in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:133.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:57.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:57.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:57.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Crochting for the first time can feel so slow and awkward. Each stitch feels burdensome and it&rsquo;s easy to get discouraged, wondering how you&rsquo;d ever be able to make enough stitches for an entire project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crocheting can be hard in the beginning, but it gets easier with practice. It takes time and practice to develop the fine motor coordination and muscle memory necessary for crocheting to feel more effortless and easy, which make it important to take on crochet projects that are appropriate for one&rsquo;s skill level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re thinking about learning how to crochet, or have recently started to crochet, it can be a challenge. Yes, crocheting is hard, especially in the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s completely normal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s not hard forever though. Having learned how to crochet myself, I can personally vouch for the fact that time and practice make it easier. The more you crochet and get used to it, the easier it will feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s talk about why crocheting is so hard in the beginning and why it gets easier overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"woman holding crochet blue rabbit\" class=\"wp-image-4797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='768'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"woman holding crochet blue rabbit\" class=\"wp-image-4797 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-768x1024.jpeg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-768x1024.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min-225x300.jpeg.webp 225w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2064-min.jpeg.webp 800w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"1-it-takes-time-to-build-fine-motor-coordination\">1. It Takes Time to Build Fine Motor Coordination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crocheting requires fine motor coordination that may be new and unfamiliar. In order to crochet, you need to be able to manipulate a hook with your dominant hand, while manipulating yarn in your non-dominant hand, all while controlling the project underneath it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully create crochet stitches, you need to be able to do a number of subtle hand and finger movements in succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re new to crocheting, these are movements you&rsquo;ve probably never done before. Let&rsquo;s run through the steps of a single crochet stitch to give you a better idea of what&rsquo;s required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The single crochet stitch is the most basic crochet stitch that you&rsquo;ll need to learn first when beginning to crochet. There are other types of crochet stitches, but the single crochet is the basic, foundation stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s the setup, with the hook in your dominant hand and the yarn wrapped around a finger of your non-dominant hand. Some people prefer to use <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/how-to-use-a-yarn-guide-ring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yarn guide rings<\/a> to help them do this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet project in progress\" class=\"wp-image-5441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet project in progress\" class=\"wp-image-5441 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-project-in-progress.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, here are the steps you&rsquo;ll want to take to complete a single crochet stitch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Put the hook underneath the legs of the next stitch in line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably noticed, this means you need to have existing stitches already in place. Starting a project and creating that first row of stitches is a whole other topic and something you only need to do once per project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch.jpeg\" alt=\"putting crochet hook under legs of next stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"putting crochet hook under legs of next stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5442 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/putting-crochet-hook-under-legs-of-next-stitch.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re going to use your dominant hand to put your hook under the &ldquo;legs&rdquo; of your next stitch. This is the section of your stitch that looks like a &ldquo;V.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Yarn over your hook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your non-dominant hand, hold your yarn steady. With your dominant hand holding your hook, twist your hook backwards and catch your yarn in your hook.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet yarn over with hook\" class=\"wp-image-5443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet yarn over with hook\" class=\"wp-image-5443 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Pull your hook through your stitch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your dominant hand, pull your hook back through the legs of your stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet hook pulling yarn through stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet hook pulling yarn through stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5444 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-hook-pulling-yarn-through-stitch.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Wrap your yarn around your hook again and pull through both loops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your non-dominant hand, wrap your yarn around your hook again. Pull your yarn through both loops.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet yarn over with hook\" class=\"wp-image-5445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet yarn over with hook\" class=\"wp-image-5445 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-yarn-over-with-hook.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now you&rsquo;ve created a single crochet stitch!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet single crochet stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet single crochet stitch\" class=\"wp-image-5446 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crochet-single-crochet-stitch.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a YouTube video if you want to see the single crochet stitch in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To: Single Crochet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gzW3K6NegjI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve done other types of art like embroidery or knitting, it might be a quicker process to get used to the movements required for crocheting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re brand new to art forms like this, it may take a longer time before it starts to feel natural.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends! Regardless of your experience in other areas, the unique fine motor movements required for crochet will take some time to get used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;It will take time and patience for you to develop the fine motor coordination needed to make seamless and easy crochet stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/crochet-vs-macrame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know.png\" alt=\"Crochet vs. Macrame: Key Differences You Need to Know\" class=\"wp-image-5812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know.png 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know.png.webp\" alt=\"Crochet vs. Macrame: Key Differences You Need to Know\" class=\"wp-image-5812 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know.png.webp 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know-300x172.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-vs.-macrame-key-differences-you-need-to-know.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out more from Adventures with Art!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-muscle-memory-will-eventually-kick-in\">2. Muscle Memory Will Eventually Kick In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once you&rsquo;ve become more familiar with the movements needed to make a crochet stitch, the repetitive process of creating crochet stitches will eventually help you develop muscle memory for crocheting, which will make crocheting easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merriam Webster defines muscle memory as &ldquo;the ability to repeat a specific muscular movement with improved efficiency and accuracy that is acquired through practice and repetition&rdquo; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/muscle%20memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies so well to crocheting. When you crochet, you make the same types of stitches over and over again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, the process becomes more efficient and accurate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal.jpeg\" alt=\"crochet fish and seal\" class=\"wp-image-7708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"crochet fish and seal\" class=\"wp-image-7708 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crochet-fish-and-seal.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my experience, when I started to develop muscle memory for crocheting, I was able to create more stitches more quickly with fewer mistakes. I also was able to watch TV, listen to podcasts, or talk to my family while crocheting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a complete 180 from the painstaking work to create each crochet stitch when I was <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/how-long-to-learn-how-to-crochet-as-a-beginner\/\">first learning to crochet.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crocheting is hard in the beginning because you haven&rsquo;t developed the fine motor coordination or the muscle memory needed to create easy and seamless stitches. Both of these things take time and practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-crochet-knitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project.png\" alt=\"Have Enough Yarn to Finish Your Crochet or Knitting Project?\" class=\"wp-image-5409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project.png 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project.png.webp\" alt=\"Have Enough Yarn to Finish Your Crochet or Knitting Project?\" class=\"wp-image-5409 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project.png.webp 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project-300x172.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/have-enough-yarn-to-finish-your-crochet-or-knitting-project.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out more from Adventures with Art!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3-choose-projects-based-on-your-skill-level\">3. Choose Projects Based on Your Skill Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crocheting can be hard when beginning crocheters take on projects that are far above their skill levels. This can cause beginning crocheters to skim over foundational crochet skills they need to effectively learn more advanced skills in the future. This can be overwhelming and stunt learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s really tempting to see flashy and fun crochet projects and want to take them on ourselves. The whole point of learning crochet is to create projects we enjoy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not so fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re first getting started with crochet, it&rsquo;s REALLY important to take on projects that are appropriate for your skill level, even if they aren&rsquo;t the most exciting projects you&rsquo;ve ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out.png\" alt=\"Do Crochet Hooks Wear Out?\" class=\"wp-image-5859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out.png 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out.png.webp\" alt=\"Do Crochet Hooks Wear Out?\" class=\"wp-image-5859 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out.png.webp 400w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out-300x172.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-crochet-hooks-wear-out.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out more from Adventures with Art!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Choose projects that help you build your foundational skills and aren&rsquo;t so challenging that they overwhelm you. Getting a solid understanding of the foundational crochet skills will help you build your fine motor coordination and muscle memory faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These foundational skills will be essential when learning more challenging crochet skills down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"4-crocheting-will-get-easier-with-time-and-practice\">4. Crocheting Will Get Easier with Time and Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With time and practice, crocheting will get easier. As you build your fine motor coordination and muscle memory, crocheting will start to come more naturally and you&rsquo;ll be able to take on more challenging projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who thought that my own crocheting would never get easier, I can confidently and anecdotally say that it does.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll start to understand your gauge and how it relates to the <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/why-are-crochet-blankets-so-warm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">density and size of your project.<\/a> You&rsquo;ll feel more comfortable making stitches. You&rsquo;ll begin to enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design.jpg\" alt=\"crochet square with forest design\" class=\"wp-image-5802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design.jpg.webp\" alt=\"crochet square with forest design\" class=\"wp-image-5802 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/crochet-square-with-forest-design.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The longer I crocheted, the more and more I developed a natural affinity for it. I also fell more and more in love with it, which led me to the obsessive crocheting lifestyle I have now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can I say? I love crochet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crocheting is hard. But, if you are really committed to learning crochet, stick with it. It will get easier overtime as you practice and become more comfortable with it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crochting for the first time can feel so slow and awkward. Each stitch feels burdensome and it&rsquo;s easy to get discouraged, wondering how you&rsquo;d ever be able to make enough stitches for an entire project.&nbsp; Crocheting can be hard in the beginning, but it gets easier with practice. 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