FREE Crochet Basic Questions And Answers
How can two strands of yarn from two different skeins, hanks, or balls of yarn be joined together?
If you figured this one out, you must be an expert crocheter! I am by no means an expert crocheter, and I only recently learned this technique. A really clever method for joining two strands of yarn from two separate balls of yarn is the Magic Knot.
In the image below, what kind of crochet hook hold is being used?
The "pencil hold," one of the two most common crochet hook holding techniques, is shown in the picture below.
What is the most common number of chains in your turning chain when crocheting rows of Double Crochet Stitches (US terminology)?
This was a bit of a trick question, though, because I've seen designers use two chains for the turning chain in a lot of patterns. In reality, though, two chains work best for a half double crochet, or half treble in the UK, and three chains work best for a double crochet stitch.
Which part of the crochet hook determines the hook's size?
The shank, otherwise known as the shaft of a crochet hook is what determines the size of your hook. Essentially, a 3mm crochet hook has a 3mm shank/shaft.
Another name for a magic circle is what?
Several names exist for the magic circle, one of which is the Magic Loop. Fun fact: The Magic Ring is another name for it.
What kind of crochet hook is shown in the image below?
Yes, that image below depicts a Tunisian crochet hook! Although I haven't tried Tunisian crochet yet, I would really like to someday.
What word best describes the wrapping/winding technique used on the yarn in the picture below?
For this question, Skein is the right response. Online articles about the various methods used to wind yarn abound; in fact, there are far more than just the three methods—skein, ball, and hank.