I would like to get into it but I’m really nervous I’ll blow money on another hobby that doesn’t go anywhere or I’ll suck too bad to make anything. It just seems like magic that someone can fiddle with a needle and make shapes on purpose.
Starting is super cheap - it really only starts to get expensive once you get into really nice yarns and make a lot of pieces, which you absolutely don’t have to do. It’s a lot of fun!
Watch a few YouTube tutorials of easy crochet projects and just buy the bare essentials for that project. You can get what you need to make your own beanie for around $15. Its super easy to undo your work and start over from the point where you messed up. Personally its really good for my anxiety. I started it a few weeks ago and have already made 2 shaws, one for me and one for my partner and a head band. Currently working on a sweatervest and a beanie. Its seriously so good for my mental health cant recommend it enough.
Holding and keeping tension is the hardest part so don’t let that put you off if you start. This guy made a very helpful starting out guide and it’s completely free. https://crocheting101.com/
I would put it out there to your friends/family that you’re interested in trying it out, I’ve found my knitting/crocheting friends have their older and entry level supplies they will happy to lend or give away.
I would like to get into it but I’m really nervous I’ll blow money on another hobby that doesn’t go anywhere or I’ll suck too bad to make anything. It just seems like magic that someone can fiddle with a needle and make shapes on purpose.
Starting is super cheap - it really only starts to get expensive once you get into really nice yarns and make a lot of pieces, which you absolutely don’t have to do. It’s a lot of fun!
Watch a few YouTube tutorials of easy crochet projects and just buy the bare essentials for that project. You can get what you need to make your own beanie for around $15. Its super easy to undo your work and start over from the point where you messed up. Personally its really good for my anxiety. I started it a few weeks ago and have already made 2 shaws, one for me and one for my partner and a head band. Currently working on a sweatervest and a beanie. Its seriously so good for my mental health cant recommend it enough.
Thank you, it sounds like the perfect hobby for what I’m looking for and I appreciate your advice and reassurance.
You are ever so Welcome!! It is literally the only thing that gets me out of bed on bad mental health days.
Holding and keeping tension is the hardest part so don’t let that put you off if you start. This guy made a very helpful starting out guide and it’s completely free. https://crocheting101.com/
I would put it out there to your friends/family that you’re interested in trying it out, I’ve found my knitting/crocheting friends have their older and entry level supplies they will happy to lend or give away.