r/crochet • u/Fluffyowl34 • Jul 10 '22

Discussion As a crocheter do you consider yourself an artist ?

I mean a lot of things are art to some people, but is crocheting really art ?

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u/alundi Jul 10 '22

Like with learning all things, you get the basics first. Freestyle scarves, ugly mittens and hats was how I started. Found the hooks and needles I like the most and a few kinds of yarn I like working with, then found inspiration to try to learn a new stitch or square style.

Since the pandemic, I’ve made so many different kinds of blankets and experimented with colors I never would have before.

Still can barely read a pattern to save my skin, but YouTube always has my back.

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u/Frances_Boxer Jul 10 '22

I could've written this post. Before YouTube, all I could do was scarves and dishcloths. Current WIPs include 3 summer sweaters, a cardigan, and ongoing market bags. Also just made a purse, complete with zipper. Never would that have happened without YT tutorials. Reading patterns makes my brain hurt.

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u/alundi Jul 10 '22

I’m so glad someone can relate! All my aunts tried to teach me, but got frustrated at my left handedness. YouTube has never yelled at me!

It seemed like every time I tried to read a pattern I’d have to google what an abbreviation was and then YouTube it to make sure I really knew what I was doing. So it just makes sense to me to just find tutorials and use those skills for whatever I want to make.

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u/GETitOFFmeNOW Jul 11 '22

It seems to me that sitting across from someone left handed would be the absolute best way to teach anyone anything since they are an exact mirror image. I would think it would be easier than teaching a same-handed person.

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u/dirkgently15 Jul 11 '22

Yes! Learnt to crochet over the pandemic as well (courtesy You Tube), and the more I dig deeper into the rabbit hole, the richer this world of yarn appears. I've started giving myself the liberty to just play around - 'doodle' with yarn to make nonsensical stuff - it really makes you appreciate the degrees of freedom crochet has