Crocheting is a wonderfully crafty activity and may be a bit easier for some than knitting because you're only handling one needle, or hook really. With crocheting, you can make intricate patterns, but the key thing to crocheting like a pro is to learn how much tension you are pulling into the loops that you make. You want your work to be as uniform as possible and the amount of tightness in the yarn really affects that. If you're just starting out, you'll need a manual, a crochet hook, and some colorful yarn. It's that simple.
Getting Started
What's great about crocheting is that it's incredibly easy to practice and get the hang of: it won't be long until you're making tea cozies, socks and toy fish. Practice making a uniform starting chain until you think you'll be able to create even columns. You don't want your scarf or piece to look like the edges are decreasing and increasing without you actually dropping or adding stitches. When you get down the single crochet stitch, then you can look into double stitching. A combination of these techniques will get you to any range of patterns your crocheting heart desires.
